Diesel Truck Series Knoxville (Drags, Sled Pulls, Dyno, Show, FSBO)

The Diesel Truck Series Knoxville is getting closer and closer with each passing day. When considering whether or not to hit the road to this event, think about the fact that there is something for everyone. On June 7th you can expect hundreds of people in attendance to watch sled pulling, dirt drag racing, dyno competition  and checking out the show and shine. Now, we know that sounds like a typical event, but this one comes with something extra. It features a for sale by owner show lot.

Each of the components of the event feature a full run of action. The sled pulling competition will feature four tough classes for competitors to show what they are made of in.

Then there is the good old down home dirt drag racing competition. Now this will some must see racing for the day. The rules state that all trucks will run in the same class as long as they are one ton or smaller diesels with either dual or single rear wheels. They will hit the line and the first one that stays in their lane and crosses the finish line will advance to the next round. Awards will be given for the 1st and 2nd place trucks.

All day during this event the show and shine contest will be taking place. Now. this contest is open to all trucks with diesel engines. Voting for this event will take place on site with a ballot box style system as well as online using Facebook likes for each truck. Awards will be given in the following categories:

• Best looking Chevy/GMC
• Best looking Dodge
• Best looking Ford
• Overall best looking truck of the event

Also, taking place during the day will be a dyno event. All one ton or smaller diesels with dual or single rear wheels are eligible to participate. All trucks will be expected to follow the rules as outlined by the event staff. Awards will be given in the following categories:

• Duramax – most horsepower
• Cummins – most horsepower
• Ford – most horsepower
•  Overall most horsepower truck of the event

*Trucks wanting to dyno that are 2.6 and/or outlaw will be allowed to run on dyno without the tag and insurance rule. Must be approved by event staff and will only be for test purposes only, not in the dyno competition.

Finally, whether you come to the event in a diesel, you might just leave in one thanks to the For Sale By Owner Show Lot. Any size truck is welcome as long as it’s a diesel. You can see all the rules on the event website however there are a few key items to note:

• “FOR SALE” signs will be supplied by the event and will be placed on the windshield only. No other signs will be allowed.
•  All sales negotiations will be the owners responsibility and the event promoter will not be in- volved.
•  All money received for the sale of any truck will go to the owner of the truck.
•  The EVENT will charge a fee of $25 per truck to be in our “SHOW LOT” and this fee in non refund- able, the fee is for only displaying your truck during our event and not a guarantee that your truck will sale.

For specific information on the event see below:

Event: Diesel Truck Series Knoxville

When: June 7th, 2014

Where: Chilhowee Park Race Track-Knoxville, TN

What time: Gates open at 8am, Dyno 9am, Show and Shine 10am, Sled Pulling 2pm

Costs: Sled Pull-$20-$40 (depending on class), Dyno-$80, Show and Shine-$20, Dirt Drag Race-$25, For Sale By Owner-$25

Sled Pull Classes:

• Street Class Trucks-8500 lbs max with driver
• Work Stock Trucks-8500 lbs max with driver
• 2.6  Diesel Truck-8000 lbs max with driver
• Outlaw Diesel Truck-8000 lbs max with driver

Drag Classes: One class heads up racing in the dirt

Show and Shine Classes:

• Best looking Chevy
• Best Looking Dodge
• Best Looking Ford
• Best Looking Overall Vehicle

Rules: see website for official rules for each event and class

Where to go for the latest info:

Website: www.dieseltruckseriesknoxville.com

Facebook: DieselTruckSeries