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.
Blue Collar Average Joe 2wd No Prep Street Diesel Truck Class
Everyday trucks, extraordinary competition
February 27-28, 2026
The Blue Collar Challenge celebrates the working trucks that built America. This special competition within Diesels in the Desert features stock and lightly modified daily drivers competing for bragging rights.
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:
Race Results
Final results from Diesels in the Desert.
6.70 Index
ET: 6.889s | 92.53 MPH
7.70 Index
ET: 7.875s | 79.51 MPH
Big Rig Bracket
ET: 18.805s | 73.91 MPH
Hot Rod Semi
ET: 11.414s | 123.83 MPH
Pro Mod
ET: 5.025s | 152.49 MPH
Pro Street
ET: 5.010s | 156.21 MPH
Sportsman ET
ET: 7.771s | 84.00 MPH
Super Street 5.90
ET: 12.109s | 66.87 MPH