Every era of diesel racing has its defining names — and at the Ultimate Callout Challenge, Josh McCormack has earned his place among the sport’s rising legends.
Through grit, horsepower, and relentless determination, Josh has transformed himself from a promising competitor into a serious threat for the UCC crown.
And after his breakout performance at UCC 2023, there’s no doubt about it: Josh McCormack is coming for the top spot.
At UCC 2023, Josh McCormack unleashed a complete weekend performance that stunned even seasoned fans.
He hammered down the drag strip with fast, efficient passes.
He strapped down on the dyno and posted monster numbers —
2,879.5 horsepower and 3,474.8 ft-lbs of torque —
putting him among the absolute elite in diesel power.
And when the sled pull came? Josh dragged the weight over 1,000 feet — a distance only a handful of competitors could even touch.
When the dust finally settled, Josh stood proudly with a 2nd Place Overall Finish — beating out many long-time veterans and announcing that a new force had arrived at UCC.
What sets Josh McCormack apart isn’t just raw horsepower — it’s balance, brains, and grit across all three grueling UCC events:
Very few competitors can deliver at a high level across all three events — Josh McCormack made it look like a blueprint for future success.
Behind Josh’s success lies an unbeatable work ethic, a fierce commitment to improvement, and a love for the diesel world that fuels every pass, every dyno pull, every inch of track.
He’s respected not just for his results — but for the way he carries himself:
Josh isn’t here for one lucky weekend. He’s here to build a dynasty.
After UCC 2023, one thing is crystal clear — Josh McCormack isn’t satisfied with second place.
With every wrench turn, every late night in the shop, and every full-throttle pass, he’s chasing something bigger:
His first UCC championship.
And if his 2023 campaign was any indication, that moment might come sooner than anyone expected.
YEAR | PLACE | OVERALL | DRAG PLACE | DRAG TIME | DYNO PLACE | DYNO HP | PULL PLACE | PULL DISTANCE |
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2021 |
17 |
1107.119 | 16 | 6.556 | 18 | 257.000 | 13 | 174.450 |
Josh McCormack represented true grit and determination at UCC 2021, no matter the obstacles.
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2022 |
6 |
2283.890 | 9 | 5.608 | 7 | 2342.400 | 10 | 274.230 |
Josh McCormack showed he’s a rising force in UCC with strong power and relentless drive.
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2023 |
2 |
2661.952 | 6 | 5.837 | 1 | 2879.500 | 5 | 304.180 |
Josh McCormack combined raw dyno power with grit to claim one of the strongest overall performances at UCC 2023.
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