When Justin Zeigler first rolled into the Ultimate Callout Challenge, few could predict the era he was about to ignite. In a sport built on horsepower, resilience, and raw determination, Zeigler not only lived up to the UCC legend — he redefined it.
Coming off the canceled 2020 season, UCC 2021 was packed with energy, anticipation, and a hunger for greatness. Justin Zeigler delivered.
With a thunderous 5.3-second drag pass, Zeigler immediately sent shockwaves through the competition. His dyno performance was equally jaw-dropping, hammering out over 2,400 horsepower and 3,200+ lb-ft of torque, leaving spectators and competitors alike scrambling to catch up. He sealed his victory with a commanding sled pull performance, showcasing not just speed and power, but true all-around dominance.
By weekend’s end, Justin stood atop the podium — a new champion born, and UCC had a new standard to chase.
If 2021 was impressive, 2022 was historic.
Zeigler returned not just to defend his crown, but to make a statement. And he did — in a way UCC had never seen before.
Justin unleashed a 4.997-second drag pass, becoming the first-ever UCC competitor to break the 5-second barrier. It was a moment that instantly etched itself into diesel history.
His dyno runs were equally monstrous, crossing the 3,300-horsepower threshold and crushing over 3,600 lb-ft of torque. Even under the fiercest competition pressure, Zeigler stayed calm, confident, and lethal. His sled pull rounded out another near-flawless weekend, securing his second straight UCC championship and solidifying his legacy.
At that point, there was no debate:
Justin Zeigler wasn’t just winning UCC.
He was rewriting it.
Justin Zeigler's domination wasn’t flashy or loud — it was mechanical excellence, strategy, and deadly precision.
He brought a truck that wasn't just fast on the strip or strong on the dyno — he engineered one of the first true "three-event supertrucks" in UCC history.
His builds were balanced, capable of laying down killer drag passes without sacrificing pulling strength or dyno brutality. In a field where many focused heavily on a single event, Zeigler proved that true greatness meant mastering them all.
His quiet confidence also shifted the culture of UCC —
After Justin's back-to-back victories, the entire UCC field realized that pure power wasn't enough anymore.
You had to be complete.
You had to be consistent.
You had to be ready for war on every battlefield.
Behind the scenes, Justin was known for his calm, methodical approach. Always prepared. Always thinking two steps ahead. While others scrambled to fix chaos, Justin was focused on execution. That's what set him apart — and what made him the man to beat.
Justin Zeigler's back-to-back championships didn't just add trophies to his shelf. They transformed UCC itself.
Every champion that follows now steps onto a battlefield shaped by Justin’s influence.
There was UCC before Zeigler.
And there’s UCC after.
And it wears the name Justin Zeigler.
| YEAR | PLACE | OVERALL | DRAG PLACE | DRAG TIME | DYNO PLACE | DYNO HP | PULL PLACE | PULL DISTANCE |
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| 2021 |
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2467.019 | 2 | 5.300 | 1 | 2443.600 | 9 | 290.350 |
Justin Zeigler delivered one of the most complete and dominant performances in UCC history, announcing himself as the new king of diesel.
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| 2022 |
1 |
2723.595 | 3 | 4.997 | 1 | 3336.100 | 4 | 291.470 |
Justin Zeigler made diesel history at UCC 2022, becoming the first two-time champion and setting new records along the way.
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Justin Zeigler