Grateful for Your Support at Alberta Diesel Day 2024!
A big thank you to all who attended Alberta Diesel Day 2024 at RAD Torque Raceway. Your enthusiasm and support turned this event into an unforgettable celebration of diesel culture!
We were thrilled to see the high-energy Semi and Pickup Truck Races, the powerful Truck Pulling contests, and the stunning Show and Shine competition come to life with your participation. Your contributions to the Alberta Kidney Foundation through our 50/50 draw are deeply appreciated and make a significant impact.
Join the adrenaline-pumping action of the Diesel Racing Competitions at Alberta Diesel Day. Vehicles will face off on the track, proving their speed, durability, and the skill of their drivers in a thrilling race to the finish line.
As part of Alberta Diesel Day, you'll be competing on one of Alberta's premier tracks, Rad Torque Raceway, known for its exceptional facilities and passionate fans. It’s not just a race; it’s a celebration of diesel culture and performance.
Whether you're a seasoned racer or eager to make your debut, we welcome all to participate. Visit our site for detailed class information, rules, and how to register your vehicle.
Sign up in advance or the day or the day of the event when you arrive at Alberta Diesel Day.
1. Click "Sign Up Button" below
2. Select "Buy Tickets"
3. Choose Event Competitor
Alberta Diesel Day Drag Racing Classes, Rules and General Overview
 The racing program for Alberta Diesel Day at Rad Torque Raceway will be as follows;
 Competitor gates open at 8am. Competitor Tech starts at 8:30am. Drivers meeting is at 9am with time trials to begin at 9:30am. Round 1 of competition to begin at 12 noon after 2 rounds of time trials. Drag racing finals and trophy presentation is to be at 4pm and concluded by 5pm.Â
 Light duty diesel race classes competing will be as follows;
 Sportsman Diesel: Limited to diesel powered race vehicles 11.50 seconds and slower in the 1/4 mile. Bracket racing style with dial in times. .5 sportsman tree. Qualified by reaction time. Best reaction time gets lane choice. 1st round loss buy back is permitted with amount to be decided day of race. All buy backs go directly to 1st place purse. Must pass all NHRA tech and safety for ET of dial in. Class is limited to 40 vehicles.
 Super Street Diesel: Limited to diesel powered race vehicles 10.00 to 11.50 seconds in the 1/4 mile. Bracket racing style with dial in times. .4 pro tree. Qualified by reaction time. Best reaction time gets lane choice. 1st round loss buy back is permitted with amount to be decided day of race. All buy backs go directly to 1st place purse. Must pass all NHRA tech and safety for 10.00 to 11.50 seconds in the 1/4 mile. Class is limited to 30 vehicles.
 Pro Diesel:  Limited to diesel powered race vehicles 5.40 to 6.39 seconds in the 1/8 mile. Heads up with a 5.40 index. .4 pro tree. Qualified by closest to 5.4000 seconds. Highest mph gets lane choice. 1st round loss buy back is permitted with amount to be decided day of race. All buy backs go directly to 1st place purse. Must pass all NHRA tech and saftey for 8.50 to 10.00 seconds in the 1/4 mile. Class is limited to 30 vehicles.
 Extreme Diesel: Limited to diesel powered race vehicles 5.39 seconds and quicker in the 1/8 mile. Heads up racing with no index. .4 pro tree. Qualified by lowest ET. Highest mph gets lane choice. 1st round loss buy back is permitted with amount to be decided day of race. All buy backs go directly to the 1st place purse. Must pass all NHRA tech and saftey for 8.49 seconds and quicker in the 1/4 mile. Class is limited to 20 vehicles.
Your passion, skill, and thunderous diesel engines are what will make Alberta Diesel Day unforgettable. Whether aiming for the podium or racing for the sheer joy of it, your participation is what fuels this event’s success.
For further questions or assistance, please contact our racer support team at info@albertadieselday.com. Let’s gear up for an electrifying day of diesel power and community!
Racers can register by visiting our ticket website. Select the competitor option and complete the form. Submit your registration fee of $65, and you’re all set!
The $65 registration fee grants you access to the race events, pits, dedicated racer areas, and pre-event testing opportunities. The ticket does not include admission; you would need to purchase a spectator pass and the Show and Shine. Keep in mind, all of the money from the competitor fees will go directly into the winner’s pot.
Yes, all participating vehicles must follow the class rules and pass a safety inspection based on our event guidelines to ensure a safe racing environment for everyone. Detailed safety requirements are included in our rules seciton.
Crew tickets can be purchased through our website by navigating to the “GA Adult”. Tickets are priced at $37, with an additional $3 processing fee, totalling $40 per ticket.
General Admin tickets provide access to the pit area, allowing crew members to support their racers throughout the event. Please note crew tickets include access to full event.