Diesel Motorsports

7/15/2024

Diesel Motorsports

Since 2001 - Thunder in Muncie

The ORIGINAL DIESEL ONLY EVENTS since 2001 - Thunder in Muncie! August 10th!
Back in 2001 diesel pickup trucks that have been enhanced for performance were not allowed on any drag strips or fairgrounds for racing and pulling. They were restricted to run down the streets in order to perform and compete.

A local enthusiasts out of Albany Indiana saw an opportunity to bring them together for a first time to drag race, sled pull and show off their builds in one event - Thunder in Muncie!

That was over 23 years ago and look where that insight has taken us in that short period of time? Trucks in 2001 with 400 hp was thought to be the top competitors, and now at 3000 hp with a norm of 1000 hp our diesel pickup trucks are now considered powerhouse motorsports.
Over the years the event has gone through some changes including the industry! However, the original concept is still instilled in the event of gathering at the original park to discuss our builds, race and pull at the Gaston Lion's Club Park in Indiana.

A beautiful 100 yr old fairgrounds has gone through some updates and was briefly closed during Covid but is now back open for our event!
What can you expect to see?

Truck show in the morning hours with gates opening 10am including diesel and gas trucks plus tractors.

Dirt drags starting at 12 noon with all classes for trucks and UTVs racing on a 200 ft dirt track in front of the grandstands.

Music and food (benefit for the local Lion's Club) from 4-6pm plus vendor booths to browse through!

Sled pulling starting at 6pm with local truck classes including some local tractor classes.

A full day of trucks in one location with local food and entertainment at the original fairgrounds! Much has happened over the years in DIESEL Motorsports and it's time to come back to where it started to compare the trucks over the years.