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Diesel Power Challenge

5293 Ward Road, Arvada, CO | June 2 - June 6, 2019
5293 Ward Road, Arvada CO 80002
Do you think you and your vehicle have what it takes to capture the glory at Diesel Power Challenge? We invite owners from all over the U.S. to enter your modified machines, for a chance to earn a spot and compete in the all-diesel torture test that’s known by most of you simply as “DPC.” Each year, all entries are reviewed by the Diesel Power staff and 10 lucky finalists are selected to participate in the 5-day event, and give it their all to defeat the past-year’s winner (and be crowned Diesel Power Challenge CHAMPION).

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Diesel Power Challenge 2019/Day 5: Sled Pull and Awards #DPC2019
Diesel Power Challenge is not an easy event to win. Dominating one discipline in the competition does not guarantee a trophy. Competitors must be consistent throughout the event to be in the running for the top prize. And like many Diesel Power Challenges of the past, 2019’s DPC came down to the last day and
John Lehenbauer – Jun 7, 2019
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DPC 2019/Day 4 Trailer-Tow Cone Course #DPC2019
As usual, Day 4 of Diesel Power Challenge 2019 Presented by XDP finished off with the Trailer-Tow Cone Course, made all the more diabolical this year with the addition of a tapering reverse chute, several high-speed straightaways, and the 90-degree reverse trailer box. Before setting out on the course with our 11,500-pound trailer in tow,
Brett T. Evans – Jun 6, 2019
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DPC 2019/Day 4: Drag Race #DPC2019
Drag racing. To those of us who love diesel performance, seeing two pickups blast down the track is a thrilling experience, rivaled only by watching 1,000hp rigs scorch the rollers of the chassis dyno. Day 4 of Diesel Power Challenge 2019 Presented by XDP also featured a Quarter-Mile Drag Race segment that immediately followed the
K.J. Jones – Jun 6, 2019
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DPC 2019/Day 4: Eighth-Mile Trailer Tow Is 660 Feet of High-Powered Chaos #DPC2019
On the heels of a record-setting dyno session (seven trucks making more than 1,000hp), Day 4 of Diesel Power Challenge 2019 Presented by XDP opened with high anticipation for spectacular performances by all 10 competitors. This mission, in our opening act on the dragstrip at Bandimere Speedway in Morrison, Colorado, is for drivers to drag
K.J. Jones – Jun 6, 2019
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Diesel Power Challenge 2019, Day 2: Photos and Fuel Economy #DPC2019
Day Two was a fun one for Diesel Power Challenge 2019 Presented by XDP competitors—unless they’re camera shy. That’s because we started the day at scenic Red Rocks Park near Morrison, Colorado, for an extensive round of feature photography, using the state’s famous rust-colored rocks as a backdrop. We took group photos of the trucks,
Brett T. Evans – Jun 4, 2019
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Diesel Power Challenge 2019, Day 1: Registration – #DPC2019
Diesel Power Challenge 2019 Presented by XDP began on Sunday in the same fashion that it always does: With a long line of trucks and teams ready to register for the event. For the first year in recent history, all 10 of the voted-upon teams arrived at our host hotel before registration closed at 5:00
Brett T. Evans – Jun 3, 2019
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Official Competitors: Diesel Power Challenge 2019 Presented by XDP
Diesel Power Challenge 2019 is less than one month away, and here are the nine hopefuls and one alternate selected to make the trek to Denver, Colorado, for our annual test of diesel strength and driver skill. These 10 folks will arrive in the Mile High City hoping to unseat Kody Pulliam, our returning champion
Brett T. Evans – May 6, 2019
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2019 Diesel Power Challenge Voting
These entrants for the 2019 Diesel Power Challenge need your votes to get into our annual competition.
KJ Jones – Feb 5, 2019
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Particulate Matters: Come Fund Us
Diesel Power Editor discusses funding and sponsorship for Diesel Power Challenge 2019 Presented by XDP.
KJ Jones – Feb 4, 2019
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Diesel Power Challenge 2018 Video Week: Day Three, Fun on the Dragstrip
Diesel Power Challenge 2018 Video Week continues today with 1/4-mile heads-up drag racing, on the Motor Trend Channel on YouTube and on Motor Trend On Demand.
Oct 10, 2018
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Diesel Power Challenge 2018 Video Week: Killing Cones on Day Four
Diesel Power Challenge 2018 Video Week continues today courtesy of our massive trailer, a brutal cone course, and some skillful driving.
Oct 10, 2018
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Diesel Power Challenge 2018 Video Week: Day Five and the Sled Pull
Diesel Power Challenge 2018 Video Week wraps up with our final event, the sled pull. After all the scores are tallied, who will take home the big trophy?
Oct 10, 2018
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Diesel Power Challenge 2018 Video Week: Day Two Trailer Tow
Diesel Power Challenge Video Week continues with the 1/8-mile trailer tow, presented by XDP.
Oct 9, 2018
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Diesel Power Challenge 2018 Video Week: Day One is Live!
Diesel Power Challenge 2018 Presented by XDP was exciting, and if you were wondering what this year was like, you're in luck: It's video week!
Oct 8, 2018
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Video from Diesel Power Challenge 2018 Presented by XDP Coming Monday! #DPC2018
Diesel Power Challenge 2018 Presented by XDP was an event for the ages, and now, we can get you even closer to the action with a new video each day next week.
Oct 5, 2018
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Diesel Power Challenge 2018 Competitor Features – #DPC2018
Profiling the Reader-Selected Trucks and Drivers of Diesel Power Challenge 2018 Presented by XDP
KJ Jones – Jul 24, 2018
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Diesel Power Challenge 2018 Competitor Allan Burk – #DPC2018
With a Duramax LBZ V-8 and comprehensively upgraded powertrain and suspension, Allan Burk and his 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD hope to post great performance.
Brett T. Evans – Jul 9, 2018
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Diesel Power Challenge 2018 Competitor Trae Hutton – #DPC2018
Trae Hutton and his 2003 GMC Sierra 2500HD hope to take home the Diesel Power Challenge win in Denver, Colorado.
Brett T. Evans – Jul 9, 2018
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Diesel Power Challenge 2018 Competitor Zach Scoles – #DPC2018
Story details Diesel Power 2018 competitor, Zach Scoles’ 2004 Ford F-250, preparation and plan of attack.
KJ Jones – Jul 6, 2018
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Diesel Power Challenge 2018 Competitor Garrett Osen – #DPC2018
Story details Diesel Power Challenge 2018 Presented by XDP alternate Garrett Osen, his 2010 Ford F-350 and strategy for winning, if he gets into DPC competition.
KJ Jones – Jul 6, 2018
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