Chevrolet Performance Posts $110,000 Contingency to the Unlimited Truck SPEC Class
San Diego, Calif.— Chevrolet Performance is expanding its commitment to desert racing with $110,000 in cash contingency for the 2026 American Off-Road Racing Championship (AORC). The program rewards racers competing in the Unlimited Truck SPEC Class, reinforcing Chevy’s role as a premier power platform in one of the largest and most competitive classes in desert off-road racing.
The 2026 Chevrolet Performance contingency program will be offered at all five rounds of the American Off-Road Racing Championship, which includes The Parker 400, The Mint 400, Silver State 300, Vegas to Reno and the Laughlin Desert Classic. At each event, eligible racers finishing in the top five positions in Unlimited Truck SPEC will earn $10,000 (1st Place), $5,000 (2nd Place), $3,500 (3rd Place), $2,500 (4th Place) and $1,000 (5th Place).
“Chevrolet returning with a strong commitment for 2026 is a massive win for our racers,” said UNLTD Off-Road Racing CEO, Matt Martelli. “When a manufacturer puts real money behind the racers who choose their platform, it elevates the entire sport. Chevy’s investment rewards the teams who put Chevy power to the test in some of the harshest terrain on Earth.”
2026 Chevrolet Performance Contingency Requirements:
- Run Chevrolet engine components/products
- Declare Chevrolet as the vehicle make within their UNLTD Driver Profile
- Display official Chevrolet Performance decals on both sides of the vehicle and inside the dash
- Minimum of 10 entries in class.
“We built this program to support racers who trust Chevy power,” said Todd Christensen, director of motorsports marketing and activation. “Off-road racing is one of the most extreme testing environments on the planet, and the teams competing in the AORC push our engines to their limits. Supporting these racers directly contributes to our ability to build better products for our customers.”
Chevrolet has a deep-rooted history in off-road racing that stretches back over five decades, starting with its dominance in legendary events like The Mint 400. From the rugged C/K Series trucks of the 1970s to the championship-winning platforms piloted by icons like Parnelli Jones and Larry Ragland in the 1990s, Chevy power has long been trusted by racers to perform in the harshest desert environments.
Over the years, Chevrolet has evolved from being an engine supplier to a full-scale development partner, using off-road racing as a proving ground for innovation, durability, and performance. Today, that legacy continues through modern programs like its collaboration with Chad Hall Racing, where production-based Silverado and Colorado platforms are tested under real race conditions to improve the trucks consumers drive every day.