Hot Shot’s Secret Extends Race Series Sponsorships

Diesel motorsport lubricants, additives and oils company Hot Shot’s Secret is serving as a major series sponsor for the Outlaw Diesel Super Series (ODSS), National Hot Rod Diesel Association (NHRDA), National Tractor Pullers Association (NTPA), Ultimate Callout Challenge (UCC) and the Northwest Dyno Series in 2025.

The support follows a successful 2024 season of world records and championships.

Last year, Hot Shot’s Secret ended the season touting six of seven ODSS named champions, including Dustin Mintern (ET Bracket), Emanuel Yoder (7.70 Index), Jeremy Stickney (6.70 Index), Brett Marcum (5.90 Outlaw), Paul Cato (Pro Street) and Larson Miller (Pro Mod).

For the NTPA, Ryan Anderson captured the Grand National Hi-Torque Super Farm Tractor championship in his easily distinguishable red and white “Check’n Out” tractor last year while Jeff Hirt was named Region VI Modified Mini Champion.

In the highly competitive Pro Pulling League circuit, Hirt again captured the Modified Mini championship in his “Lil Bare” roadster, while Colby Counce and Jed Pettus (“Dixie Deere”) ended the season as the champion for the Mid-South Pullers 4.1 Pro Stock Tractor class and Caroline Armistead topped the points race for the Mid-South Pullers Pro Stock 4×4 Truck championship.

Hot Shot’s Secret NHRDA champions for 2024 included Robin Ridgway (Sportsman), Robby Bowermaster (Super Diesel), Rick Fletes (Super Street) and Phillip Franklin (Pro Street).

The wins came alongside two new world records set by Larson Miller and Paul Vasko. Firepunk Diesel’s diesel-powered Duster made a record-setting 3.85-second pass at 198 mph at No Mercy 15—lowering the diesel door-slammer record previously set by Firepunk Diesel during Lights Out 12 at the Radial Outlaws Racing Series in 2021 at South Georgia Motorsports Park.

Vasko, also sponsored by Hot Shot’s Secret, piloted the first diesel to travel in the 5s in the 1/4-mile with his record-setting 5.915 seconds at 229.55 mph during the World Cup Finals at Maryland International Raceway.

“(Last year was) incredible with two world firsts and a host of championships across many of our sponsored drivers. The almost full sweep at ODSS was a highlight and (this) year I predict we will conquer that last milestone,” said Kyle Fischer, Hot Shot’s Secret director of field marketing and partnerships. “Congratulations to all our sponsored racers. We look forward to 2025 and our new involvement as the title sponsor of the Pro Pulling League. We plan to have a presence at many of their top events supporting our sponsored teams and racers with the products they need to give them the best shot to win in 2025.”

In December, Hot Shot’s Secret became the new title sponsor of Pro Pulling League, and the official fuel, oil and additive brand for PPL.