Michigan, Sept 12th #8000 Hot Diesel $1500+ Purse
 

This Saturday Engineered Diesel is sponsoring an #8000 Hot Diesel class up in Kent City, Michigan. Purse is at $1500 so far, working on getting first place to $1000 and paying top 5 places. $25 entry fee. Rules and event flyer below.

MTTP HOT DIESEL UNLIMITED TRUCK RULES
All decisions made by a MTTP official are final.
HOT DIESEL
The Hot Diesel Unlimited class is designed for full -bodied 1 ton or less pulling trucks. With a maximum weight of 8000lbs.
DRIVERS:
Must be 16 years of age. All drivers must have a valid driver’s license. Drivers shall not be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and must drive their trucks in a safe manner at all times when at the pull.
BATTERIES:
Batteries must be securely mounted. They may not be located in the driver’s compartment.
BODY:
Fiberglass hoods are prohibited.
CHASSIS:
Wheel tubes, back-half conversions, tube chassis, etc., are all prohibited.
BALLAST:
Ballast is permitted. Hanging weights are permitted but must be securely mounted and may not extend more than 60 inches from the center line of the front axle.
DRIVELINE:
An OEM transmission, transfer case, and axles is mandatory. It must have been optioned in a one-ton or smaller pickup.
DRIVER RESTRAINT SYSTEM:
The OEM restraint system is mandatory and must be worn. Or a three inch wide driver restraint system labeled as meeting SFI Spec 16.1.
DRIVESHAFT LOOPS:
All trucks must have at least six inch wide u-joint shields around all drive shafts u-joints, u-joint shields
must be constructed out of at least ¼ inch steel or 3/8 inch aluminum with the u-joint centered in it. In
addition there must be at least one drive shaft loop in the middle of each drive shaft.
ENGINE:
The engine block must have been available in a one ton or smaller pick-up truck.
EXHAUST:
All vehicles must be equipped to direct exhaust upward or downward. Two 3/8 inch min. diameter bolts
must be placed in the exhaust pipe in a cross pattern within one inch of each other as close to the turbo
as practical.
FIRE EXTINGUISHER:
A fire extinguisher is mandatory. It must be easily accessible and visible.
AIR SHUTOFF:
The vehicle must be equipped with an air shutoff. A master control for your air shutoff must be located
at the back of the vehicle next to the hitch point; it must have a two inch diameter steel ring and be
clearly visible to the hook man. A fuel shutoff is also very highly recommended.
FUEL INJECTION PUMP:
The fuel injection pump is limited to a stock appearing, OEM engine model-specific pump only. Twin
CP3’s and Hpop’s are permitted.
HITCH:
The hitch must be a “REESE” style hitch. Reinforcements are permitted. "Drawbar" style hitches are permitted.
The hitches height from the ground may not exceed 26” for 4x4 and 30” for 2x4. Must have a hook
point at least 44 inches from the center of the rear axle. The hooking point must have a minimum 3.00
inch by 3.75 inch inside diameter opening for the sled hook.
NITROUS OXIDE:
Nitrous oxide is prohibited. No other oxygen extenders are allowed.
PROPANE:
Propane is prohibited.
REAR SUSPENSION:
Traction bars and devices are permitted. Suspension must maintain a minimum shock travel of 1 inch.
TIRES:
Tires must be DOT street tires. Cut tires are prohibited. A maximum tire diameter of 35 inch.
TRANSMISSIONS:
Transmissions (manual and automatics) must have a transmission / bell housing blanket meeting SFI
4.1.
TURBOCHARGER:
There is no limit on Turbocharger size or configuration.
WATER INJECTION:
Water injection is permitted.

chris@engineereddiesel.com 616-608-2977
glenn@engineereddiesel.com 616-890-1470

To define the rules further.....Ag pumps are allowed.

Hood stacks are allowed. First place is $1000. 2nd through 5th is $350, $200, $125, and $75