We’ve seen a lot of things unfold during the TS Performance Outlaw Drag Race and Sled Pull’s 11-year history. We’ve even witnessed Mother Nature cause a few cancelations in recent years. Still, year after year, it’s evident that nothing can keep diesel enthusiasts from coming to Bowling Green, Kentucky—where the biggest drag race in the industry is held. If we had to guess, it’s the idea of seeing the quickest and most powerful diesel vehicles in existence that draws people from every corner of the country. In the pits, it brings the close-knit diesel drag racing community together. Racers help each other out by sharing tools and parts, shop owners come to see their sponsorship dollars paying off, and spectators show up to watch the best side-by-side diesel racing money can buy. For 2012, spectator turnout was phenomenal, and the high attendance was rewarded with plenty to do, and lots to see. On Friday, spectators were treated to outlaw drag racing and a huge vendor row at Beech Bend Raceway. Saturday’s festivities entailed two chassis dynos onsite measuring horsepower, the largest show ’n’ shine we’ve ever seen, a bikini contest, and the nighttime sled pull put on by the Pro Pulling League. If this event’s missing anything, it’s that 48 hours of diesel performance isn’t enough! We look forward to seeing you down in the Bluegrass State next May, but until then, here’s a recap of this year’s action. As always, a large field of 12.0 Index racers (such as this lightweight Duramax) was present, and dozens of bracket racers showed up to chase their dial-ins.As always, a large field of 12.0 Index racers (such as this lightweight Duramax) was present, and dozens of bracket racers showed up to chase their dial-ins. 2.6 Class Sled Pull (Top 5) Place: Name: Hometown: Truck: Distance: 1st Evan Smoot Eaton, Indiana Dodge 303.01 feet 2nd Tyler Eller Lafayette, Tennessee Dodge 295.67 feet 3rd Jeremy McDaniel Perryville, Kentucky Dodge 294.12 feet 4th Zack Andrews Sumner, Illinois Chevy 292.42 feet 5th Jim Greenway Galena, Missouri Dodge 291.98 feet 3.0 Class Sled Pull (Top 5) Place: Name: Hometown: Truck: Distance: 1st Curt Haisley Fairmount, Indiana Dodge 305.40 feet 2nd Brad Ingram Farina, Illinois Dodge 293.23 feet 3rd Tyler Dillard Fountain Run, Kentucky Dodge 280.87 feet 4th Josh Mosley Bowling Green, Kentucky Dodge 277.12 feet 5th Rod Tarr Rochester, Illinois Dodge 273.25 feet Super Stock Class Sled Pull (Top 5) Place: Name: Hometown: Truck: Distance: 1st Shane Kellogg Forest, Ohio Dodge 279.19 feet 2nd Van Haisley Fairmount, Indiana Dodge 274.63 feet 3rd Calvin Miller Guys Mills, Pennsylvania Dodge 270.50 feet 4th Ben Miller Freetown, Indiana Ford 265.06 feet 5th Erik Stacey Winchester, Ohio Chevy 263.36 feet We counted 16 trucks in the Pro Street field for 2012, including this Allison-shifted Chevy from North Carolina.We counted 16 trucks in the Pro Street field for 2012, including this Allison-shifted Chev Also making an appearance in Pro Street was Dmitri Millard’s Overkill Duramax (July ’12). With perhaps the fastest-shifting Allison 1000 we’ve ever seen (or heard), his standard-cab Chevy scooted through the quarter-mile in 9.75 seconds at 149 mph.Also making an appearance in Pro Street was Dmitri Millard’s Overkill Duramax (July ’12). Luckily for us, Jeff Dean decided the TS event would be the perfect time to debut his new Duramax dragster. Right out of the gate, the little rail ran 8.20s in the 160-mph range—and it only got faster as the day wore on.Luckily for us, Jeff Dean decided the TS event would be the perfect time to debut his new Phil Taylor’s 12-valve-powered Dodge is easily one of the most consistent, reliable, Pro Street trucks in diesel drag racing. It was no surprise to see it make the finals later on that night.Phil Taylor’s 12-valve-powered Dodge is easily one of the most consistent, reliable, Pro S Trekking all the way from Oklahoma, this mid-90’s GMC Vandura school bus (conveniently named the “Chool Bus”) signed up for the ET Bracket Class. The 6.5L-powered minibus rocketed through the quarter-mile in 24-second intervals.Trekking all the way from Oklahoma, this mid-90’s GMC Vandura school bus (conveniently nam Micah Sullivan’s single-turbo’d, common-rail Cummins-powered second-gen put in solid 9.8- to 9.9-second passes throughout qualifying and eliminations in Pro Street.Micah Sullivan’s single-turbo’d, common-rail Cummins-powered second-gen put in solid 9.8- With a new, Scheid-built Cummins under the hood, John Robinson’s Power Service funny car ran very strong. A 1.18-second 60-foot time sent him well on his way to a new best quarter-mile of 7.76 seconds at 181 mph.With a new, Scheid-built Cummins under the hood, John Robinson’s Power Service funny car r TS Performance is always willing to put more than just its race trucks out on the track, and its commuter Jeep Liberty diesel was no exception. It pulled into the staging lanes with a 17.08-second dial-in and ran extremely consistent in the ET Bracket Class.TS Performance is always willing to put more than just its race trucks out on the track, a We were pleasantly surprised to see Wade Moody’s S10—which has run as quick as a 7.87 at 174 mph in the past—pull up to the starting line in the Pro Mod Class. Unfortunately, one of the chargers in the Duramax engine’s twin-turbo equation was damaged on the truck’s first pass, putting it on the trailer early.We were pleasantly surprised to see Wade Moody’s S10—which has run as quick as a 7.87 at 1 In one of the best side-by-side finals we’ve seen in recent memory, Phil Taylor beat Micah Sullivan at the tree to take the win in the Pro Street Class. Running a 9.94 to Sullivan’s quicker 9.83, Taylor’s 0.128-second reaction time (vs. 0.350 seconds for Sullivan) made the difference at the end of the track.In one of the best side-by-side finals we’ve seen in recent memory, Phil Taylor beat Micah We stumbled upon this super-clean first-gen dualie during Saturday’s show ’n’ shine. Owner Brent Wiggins told us he’s had the five-speed, ’92 Dodge since 1994, and that the 5.9L under the hood has racked up 512,000 trouble-free miles.We stumbled upon this super-clean first-gen dualie during Saturday’s show ’n’ shine. Owner With 65 trucks attending Saturday night’s sled pull, the breakdown went like this: 42 trucks in the 2.6 Class, 14 in 3.0, and 9 in Super Stock. Here, Tyson Dillard puts in an 11th Place, 287-foot effort in 2.6.With 65 trucks attending Saturday night’s sled pull, the breakdown went like this: 42 truc While pulling on what many considered a tough track this year, Evan Smoot worked an early hook to his advantage. With the only 300-foot pull in the 2.6 Class, he finished 8 feet ahead of Second Place and took home the win.While pulling on what many considered a tough track this year, Evan Smoot worked an early Another early hook that paid off in the 2.6 Class was Tyler Eller’s second-gen Ram. The P-pump’d screamer made it 295 feet—good enough for Second Place.Another early hook that paid off in the 2.6 Class was Tyler Eller’s second-gen Ram. The P- Ford fans saw Ben Miller’s 7.3L-based Double Overtime claw its way to a 265-foot, Fourth Place finish in the Super Stock Class.Ford fans saw Ben Miller’s 7.3L-based Double Overtime claw its way to a 265-foot, Fourth P The Scheid Diesel common-rail Ram driven by Brad Ingram put in a strong effort in the 3.0 Class, spinning out at 293 feet. Of the top five 3.0 finishers, Scheid was behind Second, Fourth, and Fifth, while the Haisley Machine camp laid claim to First and Third Place.The Scheid Diesel common-rail Ram driven by Brad Ingram put in a strong effort in the 3.0 As expected, Rod Tarr’s 3.0 Class Dodge (named Super Ram) ended up near the top of the heap. Despite an exploded turbo at the end of the run, the truck still wound up in Fifth Place.As expected, Rod Tarr’s 3.0 Class Dodge (named Super Ram) ended up near the top of the hea Shane Kellogg was able to put his new, Haisley-built engine (which makes well north of 2,000 hp) to good use in Super Stock, once again putting his Dodge in the winner’s circle.Shane Kellogg was able to put his new, Haisley-built engine (which makes well north of 2,0 By Mike McGlothlin Enjoyed this Post? Subscribe to our RSS Feed, or use your favorite social media to recommend us to friends and colleagues!
