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Diesel Performance Podcast
Hosted by Anthony Bruneni, Chris Ehmke, Justin Tyson · EN
The Diesel Performance Podcast is a conversation, debate, and everything else about the three main domestic diesel engines: Duramax, Powerstroke, and Cummins. Hosts Paul Wilson and Chris Ehmke cover topics every diesel owner wants to know. If you love diesel engines and light duty pickup trucks - you've found the perfect podcast.
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No Stranger To Big Competitions, Ready To Make Noise His Rookie Year | Steven Lucero AMSOIL UCC 2026
5d ago00:23:58Tap to summarizeWe are joined by the Lucero brothers! Shop owners, massive racing fans, and now first time AMSOIL UCC competitors. We are big fans of these guys and we believe they can make huge waves at the event in a rookie season. They discuss the Cummins they're bringing, what they expect to see out of the competition field, and how they are going to attack the event. We are ready to see what they do!
Transcribe →The Blue VP44 Is Ready To Throw Down | Patrick Brown AMSOIL UCC 2026
1w ago00:39:59Tap to summarizeBlack smoke and power always kept Patrick Brown going! Since he was a young kid wrenching on tractors, combines, and farm equipment, Patrick was hooked on diesel. Patrick has been the owner of Moonlight Diesel And Fab now for just under 9 years and last year decide it was time to go after the biggest diesel event of the year. With this being second go round at the AMSOIL UCC he's looking to push his Blue VP44 Cummins into the top of the pack. We have always been massive fans of Patrick and we are stoked to see him continue to push the envelope of what the VP44 can do!
Transcribe →We Are Excited For This 12 Valve | Jonny Hooper AMSOIL UCC 2026
1w ago00:24:47Tap to summarizeWe are interviewing our first rookie of this years event, Jonny Hooper! Jonny is ready to put his 12 Valve Cummins into the competition and make some waves. Coming from a background in sled pulls and dirt drags up in Wisconsin, he is hooked to the experience of competition. Jonny is looking to have fun and achieve his own goals at this years AMSOIL UCC 2026. As avid 12 valve fans, we are going to have fun watching Jonny take on this years competitors!
Transcribe →So Close To 1st Place, Back To Leave It All Out There | Colt Carter - AMSOIL UCC 2026
2w ago00:39:35Tap to summarizeFrom wrenching on everything to starting his own diesel shop, Black Magic Performance, to competing in his third AMSOIL UCC event, Colt Carter joins the podcast to talk his about his Cummins and what he expects from this year's event. From putting down a 2nd place finish his first AMSOIL UCC and then improving the next year in the drag race and dyno portion of the challenge, this man has left it all out there. Fracturing his foot from his piston blasting apart on the dyno and spending all night trying to mke sure the truck could make the sled pull portion, this man embodies a no quit attitude. Colt has what it takes to win it and when you hear his story and what he's dealt with this past year, you can't help but root for him. Good luck Colt!
Transcribe →After A Promising Start His Rookie Campaign, He Looks To Push His Duramax To The Podium | Cody Hawk UCC2026
3w ago00:21:39Tap to summarizeCody Hawk! If you are into Duramax trucks, you know the name. He's Setting records of over 3,000 horsepower in a Duramax. Cody has switched up the mods on the LB7 this time around. He's got a secret up his sleeve being announced in a video on his social channels coming soon. What exactly? We are patiently awaiting to see as well. We are ready to see what she does for you this year at the 2026 AMSOIL UCC, Cody!
Transcribe →Two Different Trucks, Two Top 5 Finishes. Where Will He Finish This Year? | Mike Brown AMSOIL UCC 2026
3w ago00:26:10Tap to summarizeMike Brown is back on the show ahead of the AMSOIL UCC 2026! This will be Mike's third go round with the event. Mike has been hooked on diesel since his first truck purchased in 2016 and you'll hear in this episode his passion is even stronger now. Mike first competed in 2024 and he came out with a bang, placing on the podium with a 3rd place finish. Mike came out in 2025 and shaved a full half second off his drag race time, put down bigger dyno numbers, and pulled the sled farther than in his rookie event the year prior. We think Mike and his Cummins are going to push the limits even more so!
Transcribe →Back-To-Back Champ Is Back For More | Justin Zeigler AMSOIL UCC 2026
4w ago00:21:03Tap to summarizeHe's back! The back-to-back two-time AMSOiL UCC champion is returning to reclaim the title he last won four years ago. Justin has been racing Pro Street and racking up wins in the race circuit since his last time competing at the AMSOIL UCC. Has the competition changed drascitaclly since 2022? Will he be able to get the truck ready for the sled pull portion? Justin talked to us about a ton of things and how he sees his experience going at the 2026 event. Get ready, we are stoked to see what Justin Zeigler accomkplishes this go round!
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The Podium Is In Sight | Robby Garcia AMSOIL UCC 2026
May 700:19:42Tap to summarizeWe are stoked to kick off our UCC 2026 Competitors gauntlet starting with a 5-time veteran, Robby Garcia! Robby is the true definition of unrelenting and enthusiast. Robby has steadily climbed the standings ladder in every competition his truck has finished, but this year he is changing it up. He is bringing a new Cummins for his 5th run at the AMSOIL Ultimate Callout Challenge. With that new truck he has his sights on a top 5 finish! Robby and Chris breakdown the new truck, what Robby expects, and how he thinks the Cummins will fair in this year's competition!
Transcribe →AMSOIL Ultimate Callout Challenge 2026 Is Going Big For Year 10 | Chris Searle
May 400:39:11Tap to summarizeThe podcast has the man that brings the whole diesel industry together for an amazing weekend of chaotic fun, Chris Searle! The AMSOIL Ultimate Callout Challenge is back for it's TENTH year. Wow. That means get ready because the event is going MASSIVE for it's year 10. Chris Ehmke talks with Chris Searle to discuss how the AMSOIL UCC went from it's inception of an event to squash talk talking and put their money where their mouth is.... in the most fun and friendly way possible, to one of the biggest diesel events in the industry. We discuss all that is going down at the event in 2026! Fan dynos, a massive Show N Shine, a joint points event with the ODSS & NHRDA, a 1st Gen Homecoming with 200 1st Gen Cummins driving to the event for spectators of drool over, and don't forget Lavon Miller of Firepunks Fast72 event is happening too! This is just the tip of the iceberg, so sit back and relax while Chris Searle dishes everything happening at the AMSOIL Ultimate Callout Challenge 2026! Looking for tickets to the event? Click the link below! https://ultimatecalloutchallenge.com/Tickets
Transcribe →Is There Enough Time To Make The Event? LB7 Build Down To The Wire | Jake Maher
Apr 2700:30:25Tap to summarize"I will never own a diesel!" That's what shop tech Jake Maher said forever. Now he is rushing against the clock to get his LB7 build ready for two events, one that is less than two weeks away. The boys talk to Jake about his turn from anti-diesel to going absolutely HAM on restoring his regular cab. From a rusted out plow truck to a fresh, clean looking beast. Jake has a slew of modifications that keep changing as he hunts down lower time slips at the track, still having a blast sled pulling, and now getting the motor assembled and installed before the Cleetus event in a couple weeks and making his ultimate event goal, Sick Michigan Miles. If you love diesel enthusiasm and passion, you're going to love this episode!
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