{"id":98895,"date":"2025-02-14T19:18:40","date_gmt":"2025-02-14T19:18:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/drag-racing\/uncategorized\/matt-deitsch-discusses-carrying-the-nitrous-torch-in-the-di-winter-series\/"},"modified":"2025-02-14T19:18:40","modified_gmt":"2025-02-14T19:18:40","slug":"matt-deitsch-discusses-carrying-the-nitrous-torch-in-the-di-winter-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/drag-racing\/uncategorized\/matt-deitsch-discusses-carrying-the-nitrous-torch-in-the-di-winter-series\/","title":{"rendered":"Matt Deitsch Discusses Carrying the Nitrous Torch in the DI Winter Series"},"content":{"rendered":"

Competing in the Drag Illustrated Winter Series presented by J&A Service is no small feat, and Matt Deitsch has proven he belongs among the sport\u2019s elite. As one of the few nitrous-assisted Pro Mods to qualify in the prestigious 32-car fields, Deitsch has showcased the grit and determination it takes to run a nitrous combination in today\u2019s ultra-competitive Pro Mod scene.<\/p>\n

Deitsch\u2019s performance at the Snowbird Outlaw Nationals presented by Motion Raceworks, and the U.S. Street Nationals presented by M&M Transmission demonstrated his resilience and skill behind the wheel. At Snowbirds, he qualified no. 21 but faced an early exit in the second round after redlighting against Melanie Salemi. Despite the loss, his presence in the field spoke volumes about his program\u2019s strength.<\/p>\n

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At the U.S. Street Nationals, Deitsch barely made the cut at No. 32 and got to participate in what\u2019s become a highlight of the DI Winter Series events.<\/p>\n

\u201cI get super hyped up when I go to the chip draw,\u201d said Deitsch. \u201cLast time when I got there, I was like everybody\u2019s going nuts. I\u2019m telling you, I have a great time and then to draw Erica [Enders] was pretty intense.\u201d<\/p>\n

Matched up against Erica Enders, one of the most decorated drivers in drag racing, Deitsch didn\u2019t go down without a fight, leaving on her with an impressive.001 reaction time. Though his day ended in the first round, the moment solidified his reputation as a fierce competitor who can rise to the occasion.<\/p>\n

\u201cI got to the end of the track, and she was like, \u2018damn .001, you trying to murder me?\u2019\u201d Deistch recounted. \u201cTo get to see her reaction at the end of the track after, it\u2019s like stuff you don\u2019t forget, so I mean, it\u2019s really cool making those memories.\u201d<\/p>\n

Running a nitrous car in today\u2019s Pro Mod racing landscape isn\u2019t easy, and Deitsch acknowledges the challenges.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s really hard to run the nitrous combination right now, but the momentum we\u2019ve got and the guys in our corner keep us going. I mean, I\u2019m just excited to kick some serious butt,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

With a limited number of nitrous cars competing at this level, the community is tight-knit, and Deitsch has received respect from some of the best in the game.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve had ex-nitrous or current nitrous guys come up to me after runs at Snowbirds and U.S. Street Nationals \u2013 like Travis Harvey and Jay Cox \u2013 shake my hand and say, \u2018Really good job, Matty.\u2019 That\u2019s huge for me,\u201d Deitsch said.<\/p>\n

One of the biggest assets in Deitsch\u2019s corner has been Johnny Pluchino, a multi-time Mountain Motor Pro Stock champion, who has helped elevate the program with his experience and attention to detail.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was all a dream of mine,\u201d Deitsch started. \u201cJohnny and I would go out and have some beers, and I\u2019d be like, \u2018Johnny, why don\u2019t you come help me with the car? We would be a really good team. You\u2019re the best that I know, to be honest.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHe really is unbelievable when it comes to the small details that nobody else picks up on \u2013 Johnny\u2019s on that.\u201d<\/p>\n

Pluchino\u2019s influence has been crucial in helping Deitsch fine-tune the combination, ensuring the car is as competitive as possible against the blown and turbocharged entries in the field.<\/p>\n

Deitsch is well aware of the challenges facing nitrous cars and believes that collaboration is the key to staying competitive.<\/p>\n

\u201cHonestly, the only way we\u2019re probably going to get to the next level as a nitrous community is by helping each other out,\u201d he shared. \u201cThere\u2019s got to be more R&D, more data-sharing, and a real push to innovate.\u201d<\/p>\n

Despite the struggles, Deitsch stays aggressive in pursuing quicker ETs. His current career best sits at 3.62 seconds, but he\u2019s eyeing an even bigger goal:.<\/p>\n

\u201cI know the car can definitely go 3.60 or 3.61, and if I can hit that 3.59, that\u2019s it\u2014I\u2019ll retire after that,\u201d he said jokingly.<\/p>\n

With the World Series of Pro Mod (WSOPM) at Bradenton Motorsports Park on the horizon, Deitsch remains unfazed by the challenge of facing the best in the business.\u00a0<\/p>\n

When asked who he\u2019d like to draw first round, his answer was simple: \u201cI don\u2019t care, bro. Bring them all. Doesn\u2019t matter. Give me anybody\u2014I\u2019ll go double-oh on your ass!\u201d<\/p>\n

Whether it\u2019s qualifying against stacked fields, cutting killer lights, or representing the nitrous movement, Deitsch has proven that he belongs in the conversation. As the DI Winter Series continues, all eyes are on him to see just how far he can push the limits of his program.<\/p>\n

For more info on the DI Winter Series and WSOPM, visit\u00a0www.TheWinterSeries.com<\/a>.\u00a0To watch the WSOPM, visit the official livestream partner, FloRacing.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

This story was originally published on February 14, 2025. \"Drag<\/p>\n

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