From the very beginning, Tony Burkhard wasn't just another competitor at the Ultimate Callout Challenge.
He was a showman.
A fighter.
A diesel warrior who brought energy, style, and raw mechanical power to every pass, every dyno pull, and every sled hook.
For years, Tony electrified the crowd with fearless runs and record-chasing dyno blasts — but for a long time, the ultimate prize remained just out of reach.
Until 2023.
That's when everything changed.
Tony Burkhard’s journey through the UCC battlefield wasn’t easy.
Year after year, he brought heavy horsepower builds, wild energy, and a die-hard attitude.
He faced mechanical heartbreaks. He battled in the pits. He pushed through devastating failures and tough finishes.
And every year, he came back stronger.
With every drag pass, every dyno strap-down, every inch on the pull track, Tony wasn’t just competing —
he was building momentum.
At UCC 2023, everything finally came together.
Tony unleashed a blistering 5.312-second drag pass, proving right out of the gate that he was there to win — not just to entertain.
His dyno numbers roared to life, hammering out over 2,300 horsepower and 2,900 lb-ft of torque, cementing his status as a serious threat.
When the dust cleared on the sled pull track, Tony delivered again with a powerful run that sealed his place at the top.
After years of fighting, building, and chasing greatness, the checkered flag finally waved for him.
Tony Burkhard: 2023 UCC Champion.
The diesel world didn’t just cheer —
they roared.
Tony Burkhard’s story isn't just about winning.
It's about resilience.
About heart.
About never letting setbacks define your destiny.
He showed that UCC isn't just a dyno competition. It's not just a drag race.
It’s a war of perseverance.
A test of whether you can get knocked down, rebuild, and come back harder every time.
When fans look back at the story of the Ultimate Callout Challenge, Tony Burkhard's name will always represent something bigger:
The moment when belief, power, and passion collided — and a fan favorite became a champion.
This is Tony Burkhard’s diesel dynasty.
And he earned every inch of it.
| YEAR | PLACE | OVERALL | DRAG PLACE | DRAG TIME | DYNO PLACE | DYNO HP | PULL PLACE | PULL DISTANCE |
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| 2018 |
12 |
2055.976 | 22 | 11.413 | 7 | 1673.100 | 3 | 320.333 |
Tony Burkhard continued his rise through the UCC ranks with power and persistence.
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| 2019 |
6 |
2123.385 | 10 | 5.621 | 14 | 1572.500 | 2 | 308.920 |
Tony Burkhard’s all-around performance marked him as a fierce UCC competitor capable of big moments.
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| 2021 |
3 |
2395.969 | 1 | 5.115 | 11 | 2104.700 | 1 | 319.000 |
Tony Burkhard showed pure speed and strength in 2021, solidifying himself as one of UCC's most exciting stars.
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| 2022 |
3 |
2483.812 | 2 | 4.960 | 5 | 2486.900 | 6 | 281.640 |
Tony Burkhard once again showed he belongs at the very top of the UCC elite with raw speed and power.
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| 2023 |
1 |
2684.118 | 2 | 5.312 | 3 | 2379.100 | 3 | 308.300 |
Tony Burkhard dominated UCC 2023 by delivering a complete and consistent performance across all disciplines.
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