{"id":150,"date":"2013-03-27T12:55:55","date_gmt":"2013-03-27T16:55:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.xdp.com\/?p=150"},"modified":"2023-07-26T15:40:24","modified_gmt":"2023-07-26T15:40:24","slug":"gator-diesel-drags","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.xtremediesel.com\/blog\/2013\/03\/27\/gator-diesel-drags\/","title":{"rendered":"Gator Diesel Drags"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-style: inherit; line-height: 1.625;\">The National Hot Rod Diesel Association hosted the season\u2019s first event this weekend at Auto-Plus Raceway, Gainesville Florida.\u00a0 We had a great turnout with several vendors, diesel enthusiasts, and spectators attending despite the forecast which called for heavy rain and tornado warnings for that area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-style: inherit; line-height: 1.625;\">It was prominent that the weatherman was not stopping these racers from going down the track or getting on the Dyno.\u00a0 As soon as the track dried up and the sun was shining the turbos started whistling along with tires screeching.\u00a0 Unfortunately, only one race was able to ensue before another treacherous downpour flooded the track and called an end to the racing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>As far as the Dyno event went 17 trucks strapped up with Shane Phinney of Quincy, FL coming in first place.\u00a0 Shanes Chevy Duramax produced an impressive 919.2 hp and 1320 tq.\u00a0 Second place went to Chris Anderson of Lakeland, FL getting 765.6 hp and 1377.3 tq with his Dodge Ram.\u00a0 Third place went to Frank Byrd of Milton, FL and even though he only had 744.7 hp he unquestionably got first place in torque with his Dodge Ram producing an astounding 1535.9 foot-pounds.\u00a0 The question is where is the Powerstroke on this podium? Hopefully, at the next event, we can see one.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">A special thank you goes out to Jesse and Rick from MBRP, Ryan from ATS as well as Randy Cole owner of the NHRDA.\u00a0 XDP looks forward to the Texas Diesel Nationals in Ennis Texas where the gates open at 9 am and the racing starts at 10 am.\u00a0 Hope to see everyone there!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The National Hot Rod Diesel Association hosted the season\u2019s first event this weekend at Auto-Plus Raceway, Gainesville Florida.\u00a0 We had a great turnout with several vendors, diesel enthusiasts, and spectators attending despite the forecast which called for heavy rain and tornado warnings for that area. 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