The Triumphant Return Of Michael Cordova’s Wheels-Up, Record-Holding Rail
Drag racing and truck pulling from the 2025 Scheid Diesel Extravaganza, a rare Cummins-powered rat-rod, and a 4,400-mile OBS Ford trapped in time.
The triumphant return of Michael Cordova’s record-holding rail, come-from-behind victories, and nail-biting heads-up action helped make the 2025 Scheid Diesel Extravaganza one of the most memorable yet. Not only did the aforementioned, 3-second dragster owned by Michael Cordova get back on the track, but so did the Scheid Diesel dragster, which had taken a two-event hiatus. Neither rail would disappoint, with Cordova running a 3.91 at 192 mph during qualifying and taking the event win over Mattie Graves’ hard-charging, 3-second ride. In 6.70 Index, Jeremy Stickney and his ’04 Dodge would get the W and, more importantly, slide past the lights-out Chris Naudain for the ODSS season championship. It was a similar story in ET Bracket, with Jordan Blackard’s VP44-fueled Dodge matching his 7.70 dial-in practically all weekend, finishing second, and accumulating enough points to also move past Chris Naudain for the trophy.
In The Dirt
200+ Hooks At SDX
From Pro Street diesel trucks to 10,000-pound Pro Stock tractors, the Hot Shot’s Secret Pro Pulling League series delivered at the annual Scheid Diesel Extravaganza. An 18-truck field highlighted the Super Stock diesel class on Friday, with Cody Lee driving the “One Nation” Ram to a 329.95-foot win (shown), and PPL points leader Terry Biggs piloting “Deadpull” to victory the following night. “Cummins Killer 2” would also return to the Super Stock scene on Saturday evening, moving the sled 315 feet. Keep your eyes peeled for our complete coverage of the 2025 Scheid Diesel Extravaganza. It drops later this week.
At The ‘Strip
Crazyhorse Hits The Scales
As test sessions get underway for Nathan Wheeler and the Crazyhorse Ford, he decided to let everyone in on what the no-prep 4×4 Super Duty weighs. How about 4,128 pounds with driver? This heft doesn’t take into account the weight bar he runs on race day (er, race night). This figure is easily 1,000 to 1,500 pounds heavier than a lot of the cars this truck lines up against. Thank goodness it can back-half like nobody’s business, often running 5.20s at trap speeds approaching (or exceeding) 150 mph on no-prep surfaces. Look for Nathan’s D&J Cummins-powered blue oval to be dialed up to 11 for Cleeter’s AWD vs. RWD Shootout on October 1st.
Unique Finds
Low, LOW-Mile OBS Ford
No, it’s not for sale. Low Miles No Miles just wanted to share this gem with the world. It’s a ’97 F-350 crew cab with only 4,400 miles on the odometer. The 7.3L Power Stroke doesn’t know it ever left the dealership and the ZF-5 manual transmission adds to the cool factor. It’s been garage-kept since it rolled off the assembly line 30 years ago and even boasts the assembly line check marks on the headlight as well as in the engine bay. The tires? They’re the original Firestones it came with. The only changes the truck has ever seen happened right after it left the factory (in the form of a toolbox, tailgate panel, and removal of the 4×4 decals from the bed).
A Rat-Rod, Cummins-Powered Delivery Van
Jason Bliesner has an affinity for transforming classic, rare iron into Cummins-powered rat-rods. His latest project revolves around a ‘41 GMC Railway Express Agency delivery truck, something he bought eight years ago and has finally found time to make road-worthy. His van-bodied reincarnation will sit on a ’73-’87 two-wheel drive C30 chassis and benefit from P-pump 12-valve Cummins propulsion. Like his other creations (most notably a 650hp ’41 Chevy school bus), it will turn out a healthy amount of horsepower, big torque, and make regular appearances at car shows—where Jason will waste zero time shredding the rear tires.
Written by Mike McGlothlin
