The National Hot Rod Diesel Association - The largest and longest-running diesel motorsport organization in the world.
NATIONAL HOT ROD DIESEL ASSOCIATION
The National Hot Rod Diesel Association is a community of hot rod enthusiasts who share a passion for building and driving hot rod diesel powered vehicles.
EVENT AND SCHEDULE
DIESELS IN THE DESERT 2026
THE DESERT IS CALLING. ARE YOU READY TO ANSWER?
The premier diesel drag racing event returns with championship competition, world-class racing, and a brand new exhibition class that's putting $20,000 on the line for street trucks. Diesels in the Desert 2026 brings together the best in diesel motorsports—plus the debut of Blue Collar Average Joe, where your daily driver could win big.
- Full NHRDA championship points racing across all classes
- NEW: Blue Collar Average Joe exhibition—$20K winner-take-all for street trucks
- Championship-level competition across the full NHRDA class lineup
- The desert's biggest gathering of diesel horsepower and the people who live for it
2026 NHRDA SPONSORS
PROUD SPONSORS OF THE NHRDA
COMPETE IN YOUR CLASS
9 DIESEL RACING CLASSES
NHRDA
2026 NHRDA RULES
Check out the official 2026 NHRDA Drag Racing Class Rulebook, safety guidelines, and class specifications.
