The National Hot Rod Diesel Association - The largest and longest-running diesel motorsport organization in the world.
- 20000 S Maricopa Road, Chandler, AZ 85226
- February 27-28, 2026
Diesels in the Desert
Presented By Pickett Custom Trucks
This action-packed gathering features diesel drag racing, truck exhibitions, big rig light competitions, show-and-shine contests, dynamometer testing, and burnout contests. The event will be broadcast on Diesel TV, and weekend camping accommodations are available.
Event Features:
- Diesel drag racing
- Truck exhibitions
- Big rig light competitions
- Show-and-shine contests
- Dynamometer testing
- Burnout contests
- Broadcast on Diesel TV
- Weekend camping available
Event Schedule:
| Time | Activity |
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| 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Competitor, Vendor, Move In |
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| 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Competitor, Vendor, Show N Shine, Camping Move In (Gate 1) | ||||||||||||
| 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Tech Inspection Opens | ||||||||||||
| 2:00 PM | Drivers Meeting | ||||||||||||
| 3:00 PM | Gates Open to Spectators | ||||||||||||
| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Test and Tune | ||||||||||||
| 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Dyno Opens | ||||||||||||
| 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM | Track Prep | ||||||||||||
| 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Burnout Pit Opens | ||||||||||||
| 4:30 PM |
Pro Class Q1
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| 5:00 PM |
Index Classes Q1
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| 5:30 PM | Blue Collar Tech Open | ||||||||||||
| 6:00 PM | Track Prep | ||||||||||||
| 6:30 PM |
Pro Class Q2
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| 7:00 PM | Jet Car | ||||||||||||
| 7:00 PM | Big Rig Light Show N Shine | ||||||||||||
| 7:30 PM | Blue Collar No Prep Top End |
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| 7:00 AM | Competitor, Vendor, Show N Shine, Camping Move In (Gate 1) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 8:00 AM | Gates Open to Spectators | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 8:30 AM | Tech Inspection Opens | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 9:30 AM | Drivers Meeting | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Dyno and Burnout Pit Opens | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:00 AM |
Index Classes Q2
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| 10:30 AM | Track Prep | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:00 AM |
Pro Class Q3
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| 11:30 AM | Track Prep | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 12:00 PM |
Index Classes Q3
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| 12:30 PM | Track Prep | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 1:00 PM |
Eliminations Begin
Awards given at the conclusion of Drag Racing
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| 5:00 PM | Show N Shine Awards | ||||||||||||||||||||
| After Racing |
Burnout Contest
Awards given at the conclusion of Burnout
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Racing Classes:
Top Diesel
Pro Mod
Hot Rod Semi
Pro Street
Super Street
6.70 Index
Super Diesel
Sportsman
Big Rig Bracket
Test n Tune
Race Results
Final results from Diesels in the Desert.
6.70 Index
Champion:
Alex Plummer
— 2006 GMC
ET: 6.889s | 92.53 MPH
ET: 6.889s | 92.53 MPH
Runner-Up:
Brooke Lobue
— 01 Dodge 2500 1
#1 Qualifier: Brooke Lobue (6.711s)
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7.70 Index
Champion:
Rob Getz
ET: 7.875s | 79.51 MPH
ET: 7.875s | 79.51 MPH
Runner-Up:
Nate Parker
— 1972 F100
#1 Qualifier: Nate Parker (7.701s)
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Big Rig Bracket
Champion:
Ben Matson
— 2005 Peterbilt 1
ET: 18.805s | 73.91 MPH
ET: 18.805s | 73.91 MPH
Runner-Up:
Wesley Wolf
— 1993 Peterbilt 5
#1 Qualifier: Ben Matson (0.222s)
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Hot Rod Semi
Champion:
Oscar Velasquez
— 57 Kenworth 921
ET: 11.414s | 123.83 MPH
ET: 11.414s | 123.83 MPH
Runner-Up:
Todd Stewart
— 61 Super Mustang
#1 Qualifier: Oscar Velasquez (11.066s)
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Pro Mod
Champion:
Chris Buhidor
— 21 Ford F250
ET: 5.025s | 152.49 MPH
ET: 5.025s | 152.49 MPH
Pro Street
Champion:
Phillip Franklin
— 06 Dodge Ram 1
ET: 5.010s | 156.21 MPH
ET: 5.010s | 156.21 MPH
Runner-Up:
Ken Bruner
— 2006 Dodge Ram
#1 Qualifier: Phillip Franklin (4.878s)
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Sportsman ET
Champion:
Lane Wright
— 02 Chevy 2500HS
ET: 7.771s | 84.00 MPH
ET: 7.771s | 84.00 MPH
Runner-Up:
Chase Nelson
— 2006 F350
#1 Qualifier: Lane Wright (7.821s)
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Super Street 5.90
Champion:
Chris Voorheis
— 2006 Dodge Ram
ET: 12.109s | 66.87 MPH
ET: 12.109s | 66.87 MPH
Runner-Up:
Daniel Oliterchik
— 1985 Mercedes 4
#1 Qualifier: Brandon Wood (5.983s)
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