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:
Friday Schedule:
- Competitor Gates Open: 10:00 AM
- Spectator Gates Open: 3:00 PM
- Drag qualifying
- Test n Tune
- Dyno contest
- Light show competition
Saturday Schedule:
- Competitor Gates Open: 7:00 AM
- Spectator Gates Open: 8:00 AM
- Qualifying at 10:00 AM
- Eliminations at 11:00 AM
- Show-n-shine judging
- Dyno competition
- Burnout pit competition at 5:00 PM
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
Tickets & Registration:
Live ticket availability - purchase online for fastest entry.
General Admission
Spectator Adult Weekend Ticket
$40.00
AvailableSpectator Saturday Only Ticket
$30.00
AvailableSpectator Parking Fee
$10.00
AvailableCrew Member Entry Ticket
$40.00
AvailableCrew Member Pit Parking
$20.00
AvailableCamping
Lake Side Camping
$150.00
AvailableVIP Track Side Camping
$250.00
AvailableDrag Racing
Sportsman Tech Card
$60.00
AvailableSuper Diesel Tech Card
$60.00
Available6.70 Index Tech Card
$100.00
AvailableSuper Street Tech Card
$100.00
AvailablePro Street Tech Card
$150.00
AvailablePro Mod Tech Card
$200.00
AvailableTop Diesel Tech Card
$200.00
AvailablePro Mod Semi Tech Card
$200.00
AvailableBig Rig Bracket Tech Card
$100.00
AvailableHot Rod Semi Tech Card
$200.00
AvailableTest n Tune Tech Card
$100.00
AvailableShow N Shine
Big Rig Show-n-Shine
$100.00
AvailablePickup Show-n-Shine
$75.00
AvailableExhibition
Blue Collar - No Prep
$300.00
AvailableBurnout Competition
Street Class Burnout Contest
$100.00
AvailableDyno Competition
Dyno Registration
$140.00
Available