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 |
| Time | Activity | ||||||||||||||||||||
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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
Tickets & Registration:
Live ticket availability - purchase online for fastest entry.
General Admission
Spectator Adult Weekend Ticket
$40.00
SOLD OUTSpectator Saturday Only Ticket
$30.00
AvailableSpectator Parking Fee
$10.00
SOLD OUTCrew Member Entry Ticket
$40.00
SOLD OUTCrew Member Pit Parking
$20.00
SOLD OUTCamping
Lake Side Camping
$150.00
SOLD OUTVIP Track Side Camping
$250.00
SOLD OUTDrag Racing
Sportsman Tech Card
$60.00
SOLD OUTSuper Diesel Tech Card
$60.00
SOLD OUT6.70 Index Tech Card
$100.00
SOLD OUTSuper Street Tech Card
$100.00
SOLD OUTPro Street Tech Card
$150.00
SOLD OUTPro Mod Tech Card
$200.00
SOLD OUTTop Diesel Tech Card
$200.00
SOLD OUTPro Mod Semi Tech Card
$200.00
SOLD OUTBig Rig Bracket Tech Card
$100.00
SOLD OUTHot Rod Semi Tech Card
$200.00
SOLD OUTTest n Tune Tech Card
$100.00
SOLD OUTShow N Shine
Big Rig Show-n-Shine
$100.00
SOLD OUTPickup Show-n-Shine
$75.00
SOLD OUTExhibition
Blue Collar - No Prep
$300.00
SOLD OUTBurnout Competition
Street Class Burnout Contest
$100.00
SOLD OUTDyno Competition
Dyno Registration
$140.00
SOLD OUT