Engines roared and tires smoked as the Tarmac Takeover Dyno Day and No Prep Race rolled into DeWitt County on January 30–31, bringing competitors and spectators together for a weekend of high-octane action. The event, hosted by Wamsley Performance, was described by owners Allyson and Jeremy Wamsley as a “sponsor-driven event.” “Our sponsors are what allows us to keep the event free for the spectators,” the Wamsleys said.
Large Multi Turbo and Unlimited winner Matthew Parker posing with his friends and his winnings Contributed photo
Festivities began Friday with Dyno Day at Cuero Municipal Park, where diesel and gas competitors tested their vehicles’ horsepower and torque on the dynamometer. On Saturday, the action shifted to the runway at Cuero Municipal Airport for the No Prep Race and Show N Shine. Racers competed for cash payouts, awards and bragging rights, while food trucks and vendors helped create a festival-like atmosphere for attendees.
Dyno Day Results
Competitors posted impressive numbers across multiple classes. In the Stock Diesel class, Matt Baker earned top honors in his 2004 Dodge 3500 with 578 horsepower and 972 lb.-ft. of torque. Heath Huddleston claimed the Emissions Friendly title in a 2025 Ford F-250, producing 418 horsepower and 678 lb.-ft. of torque. Alex Null won the Small Single Turbo class in a 2008 Ford F-250 with 739 horsepower. Colin Argo dominated the Large Single Turbo class in a 2003 Ram 2500, delivering 1,252 horsepower and 1,471 lb.-ft. of torque. In Small Multi Turbo, David Ford’s 2015 Ram 2500 generated 570 horsepower and 1,111 lb.-ft. of torque. Matthew Parker stood out in multiple divisions. He won the Large Multi Turbo class with 1,327 horsepower and 1,981.9 lb.-ft. of torque in his 1996 Ram 2500, and also claimed the Unlimited class title with an impressive 1,954 horsepower and 2,487 lb.-ft. of torque in the same truck. Gas competitors also made strong showings. Ty Lynch captured the Stock Gas title in a 2024 Ford Mustang with 463 horsepower and 394 lb.-ft. of torque. David Miller topped the Boosted Gas class in a 2008 Chevy Corvette, posting 766 horsepower and 719 lb.-ft. of torque.
No Prep Race Winners Saturday’s No Prep Race delivered intense side-by-side competition down the airport runway. Winners walked away with stacks of cash, tools from K&K Tools–Mac Tools and two certificates for full sets of tires from Cuero Lube & Tire, LLC. Parker continued his winning streak by taking first place in the Daily Driver class in his 1996 Dodge Ram 2500. Weston Burchfield claimed the Hot Street title in a 1996 Dodge Ram 2500. Beto On D Gas Racing proved unstoppable in a 1991 GMC Syclone, earning victories in both the Small Tire and Run What Ya Brung (RWYB) classes.
Event sponsors played a key role in making the weekend possible. Representatives from Valair Performance Diesel Clutches said their support stems from local pride. “We are a Texas company supporting another Texas company,” they said. The Wamsleys expressed gratitude to racers, crew members and fans who supported the event. “Thank you to every racer who showed up ready, the crew who kept things moving, and the fans who lined the fence,” they said. “This is exactly what No Prep is all about.” With strong turnout, eye-popping dyno numbers and thrilling passes on the runway, Tarmac Takeover once again highlighted the growing motorsports presence in Cuero and left fans eager for the next event.
Spectators lined up to watch the action unfold.
Jordan’s Speed Shop car on the runway.
Saturdays no prep race Hot Street winner Weston Burchfield, with his 1996 Dodge Ram 2500.
Matthew Parkers 1996 Dodge Ram ready for its pull.
First pull was the mega with 565hp/892 torque locked in 4th gear.
Best 4x4 winner Austin Jimmy.
Pits lined with vehicles ready to race.
Saturdays no prep race Daily Driver winner Matthew Parker, with his 1996 Dodge Ram 2500.
Crowd gathers before the racing begins.
