The Scheid Diesel Extravaganza is a major diesel motorsports event held annually at Wagler Motorsports Park in Lyons, Indiana. The 29th installment takes place August 22-23, 2025. This event draws diesel enthusiasts from the region for a weekend filled with Outlaw Diesel Super Series drag races, truck and tractor pulls, dyno competitions, and a Show-N-Shine contest. There is also a Kiddie Pedal Pull for children, a vendor midway with various exhibitors, food, live entertainment, music, and camping facilities. The event is handicapped accessible, and glass containers are prohibited.

The vibe is energetic and community-focused, appealing to fans of diesel motorsports and families alike, featuring loud engine action and vendor engagement, plus family-friendly options like the kiddie pedal pull. Camping on site allows attendees to immerse themselves fully in the two-day experience.

The event history dates to 1997, originating as a TDR Rally in Effingham, Illinois, then moving to Terre Haute, Indiana in 2000 due to growing attendance. To better accommodate the event, it relocated to Wagler Motorsports Park in Lyons in 2020 for a more suitable motorsports environment.

A rough schedule for the 2025 event includes:

Friday, August 22

8:00 AM: Gates open; Registration and tech inspections begin
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM: Vendor midway open
9:00 AM – 3:45 PM: Show-N-Shine contest (diesel vehicles only)
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM: Dyno competition sponsored by Edge Products
11:00 AM: Qualifying sessions for Limited Pro Stock Diesel Trucks and Pro Street Diesel Truck pulls
6:30 PM: Evening truck & tractor pull eliminations start including Pro Stock Tractors, Pro Stock Diesel Trucks, and limited classes. Points championships decided in Super Farm Tractors and ARP Super Stock Diesel Trucks.

Saturday, August 23

Similar pulling schedule with qualifying from 11:00 AM and evening pull eliminations
Kiddie Pedal Pull presented by Pullers For Christ
More vendor activity, drag racing, and live entertainment throughout the day

Activities at the event include:

Outlaw Diesel Super Series Drag Races: High-powered diesel truck drag racing competitions
Truck & Tractor Pulls: Pro Pulling League competitions in various truck and tractor classes
Dyno Competition: Testing trucks for horsepower and torque to win prizes like Edge Insight Monitors
Show-N-Shine: A display contest for diesel trucks judged and awarded plaques and payback
Kiddie Pedal Pull: A fun event for young children to compete on pedal-powered tractors
Vendor Midway: Shopping and exhibits by diesel parts and accessories vendors
Food and Entertainment: Music and on-site food vendors to complement the motorsport action
Camping: On-site camping facilities available for visitors wanting to stay all weekend

The event admission includes options like single-day passes, after-6 PM passes, weekend passes, and VIP passes with extras. Children 12 and under get free admission.

Overall, the Scheid Diesel Extravaganza is a well-established, comprehensive diesel motorsports and family event with a lively atmosphere, combining competitive racing and pulling events with community entertainment and vendor experiences in a rural motorsports park setting.

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