THE FASTEST TEN DAYS IN TEXAS!

OCTOBER 6-15, 2023

Stampede of Speed is a ten-day festival of music, drag racing and amazing fan experiences leading up to the NHRA Texas Fall Nationals hosted at the historic Texas Motorplex, the multi-use facility located just 35 minutes from Dallas and Fort Worth. Each day is packed with fun for the entire family. Come see why the Stampede of Speed is the FASTEST TEN DAYS IN TEXAS!

THE FASTEST TEN DAYS IN TEXAS!

OCTOBER 6-15, 2023

Stampede of Speed is a ten-day festival of music, drag racing and amazing fan experiences leading up to the NHRA Texas Fall Nationals hosted at the historic Texas Motorplex, the multi-use facility located just 35 minutes from Dallas and Fort Worth. Each day is packed with fun for the entire family. Come see why the Stampede of Speed is the FASTEST TEN DAYS IN TEXAS!

FRIDAY, OCT 6TH

CATTLE DRIVE &
SCOTT PALMER NITRO SIDESHOW

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In a true Texas tradition, cowboys will drive over a dozen head of cattle along with special guests through downtown Waxahachie and around the historic courthouse to kick off the Stampede of Speed.

Then join us at the track for the Scott Palmer Nitro Sideshow.  This ticketed event will feature some of the wildest race cars on the planet as they try and set speed records and breathe fire as they roar down the track. The pits will be open for fans to get up close and personal with some of the most exotic race cars on the planet. The eye-opening, pulse pounding evening of racing will ramp up the excitement level for the week and will also be the catalyst for the second annual “Race to Feed” Food Drive to benefit food banks in Ennis and Waxahachie.

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SATURDAY, OCT 7TH

STARS OVER TEXAS MUSIC FEST
AND MATCH RACE - DAY 1

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This two-day country music festival will kick off the weekend filling the sky with great tunes and nostalgia. Between acts, the track will host a special match race to entertain fans. The show will end with a massive fireworks display.

SATURDAY LINEUP
Clay Walker
Sawyer Brown
Diamond Rio
Blackhawk
Ricochet

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SUNDAY, OCT 8TH

STARS OVER TEXAS MUSIC FEST
AND MATCH RACE - DAY 2

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The second day of the festival will be jam-packed with events for the entire family.  Professional Bull Riding will fire up the crowd for a day full of fun.  The return of Jambo’s BBQ contest will bring some of the best pit masters showing off their tasty delicacies. Spectators can get in on the action by signing up to be a BBQ judge.  This fine BBQ pairs well with the refreshing cold beer from Metroplex area breweries at the Beer Expo. 

As the afternoon turns into the evening, the stage will be set for an event you will never forget.  A full slate of country music stars will fill the Texas sky will tunes. Between acts, the conclusion of the match race will lead to a special Night Lights lantern release to cap off this amazing event. Join us for a day of Motors, Music and Magic!

SUNDAY LINEUP
Special Announcement Coming in May!

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MONDAY, OCT 9TH

CELEBRITY MEDIA RACE
& STAMPEDE FAN WARMUP

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Media personalities and a variety of local celebrities will take to the track during this invitation-only event designed to give VIPS a unique experience. In the afternoon, 500 fans will have the chance to drive their car or truck down the track as part of the Texas Fall Nationals Fan Warm-up benefitting the "Race to Feed" with proceeds going to the Ennis and Waxahachie food banks.

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TUESDAY, OCT 10TH

THIRD ANNUAL TEXAS
STAMPEDED OF SPEED SHOOTOUT

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Racing action will be the theme of the day as competitors from across the region race in the Stampede of Speed Shootout featuring Top Sportsman, Top Dragster and a host of other high-performance racers. Door-slammers and dragsters will battle it out with a winner take all Shootout to end the day.

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WEDNESDAY, OCT 11TH

PROFESSIONAL
TESTING

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See many of the pro teams including Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycles make test laps in advance of the NHRA Texas Fall Nationals. The stars of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series will be on-site preparing for the fourth race of the NHRA Countdown. This open schedule test session is a chance for curious motorsports fans to get a taste of the high-speed excitement that will play out Friday-Sunday.

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WEDNESDAY, OCT 11TH

CHAMPION'S
DINNER

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Join the 2022 Texas Fall Nationals champions Justin Ashley, Ron Capps, Erica Enders and Hector Arana Jr. in a high-end dinner and celebration event in the Champions’ Club. The event will include cocktail happy hour, plated dinner selected by the champions, photos and autographs, Q&A session, and special surprise for all attendees.

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THURSDAY, OCT 12TH

JEGS ALLSTARS AT NHRA
TEXAS FALL NATIONALS & FAN FEST

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For the first time ever, the JEGS AllStars will compete at Texas Motorplex featuring the best sportsman racers from across the country battling for racing supremacy. Additionally, sportsman racing action continues at Texas Motorplex as the NHRA Texas Fall Nationals officially begins.

The wildly popular and FREE Fan Fest event will begin in downtown Waxahachie highlighting race cars, interactive games, live music and family fun. A massive driver autograph session will be the highlight of the evening.

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FRIDAY, OCT 13TH

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE
AT TEXAS MOTORPLEX

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For the fourth year in a row, Friday Night Live will turn the traditional qualifying schedule on its head as music, exhibition runs, and a special guest DJ will surround the Friday night NHRA pro qualifiers as they try and run to the top of their respective categories at speeds over 330 mph in under four seconds. The night will conclude with a free after-party on the starting line.

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SATURDAY, OCT 14TH

FINAL QUALIFYING FOR
NHRA TEXAS FALL NATIONALS

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Saturday will be the last day for teams and drivers from across the country to make the highly competitive sixteen car fields. Teams will only have two chances to make the show or be relegated to spectator status so tension will be high and the competition jumps to a new level. The event will also host our friends from A Kid Again and include the popular DRAW Auction.

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SUNDAY, OCT 15TH

NHRA TEXAS FALL NATIONALS
RACE DAY

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Following a massive opening ceremony, the top drag racers from around the country will be racing to get one step closer to a world championship at the only playoff race in the state of Texas. Hundreds of thousands of dollars will be on the line, as well as the chance for racing immortality. The pits, as always, will be open for fans to mix and mingle with the racers throughout the day. At the conclusion of the event, fans are welcome to join the Winner’s Circle Celebration on the starting line.

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TEN DAY PASSES

JOIN US FOR THE ENTIRE EVENT!
THE FASTEST TEND DAYS IN TEXAS

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Can't decide which days you want to come?  Why not join us for ALL TEN DAYS! Your Ten Day Pass gets in you into all ticketed racing events for the week, along with the Stars Over Texas Music Fest. Join us for the entire Stampede of Speed and see why it's called The Fastest Ten Days in Texas!

(Champion's Dinner Sold Separately)

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FOUR DAY PASSES

CHAMPION'S CLUB & SUPER SEATS
THURSDAY - SUNDAY

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CHAMPION'S CLUB
Champion’s Club tickets are the way to experience the NHRA Fall Nationals in luxury. Champion’s Club packages come in Full Event (Thurs. - Sun.) or Weekend (Sat. & Sun.)
Tickets include:

  • Reserved seats in the Champion’s Club grandstand with seat backs & pit passes
  • Meals on Friday, Saturday & Sunday
  • Souvenir bag
  • Access to the air-conditioned Champion’s Club
  • One Champion’s Club preferred parking pass for every 2 ticket packages purchased in advance

SUPER SEATS
Super Seat packages come in Full Event (Thurs. - Sun.) or Weekend (Sat. & Sun.)
Tickets include:

  • Pit access
  • Seat backs with a great view from start to finish
  • One meal on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
  • Access to private bar
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TWO DAY PASSES

CHAMPION'S CLUB & SUPER SEATS
SATURDAY - SUNDAY

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CHAMPION'S CLUB
Champion’s Club tickets are the way to experience the NHRA Fall Nationals in luxury. Champion’s Club packages come in Full Event (Thurs. - Sun.) or Weekend (Sat. & Sun.)
Tickets include:

  • Reserved seats in the Champion’s Club grandstand with seat backs & pit passes
  • Meals on Friday, Saturday & Sunday
  • Souvenir bag
  • Access to the air-conditioned Champion’s Club
  • One Champion’s Club preferred parking pass for every 2 ticket packages purchased in advance

SUPER SEATS
Super Seat packages come in Full Event (Thurs. - Sun.) or Weekend (Sat. & Sun.)
Tickets include:

  • Pit access
  • Seat backs with a great view from start to finish
  • One meal on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
  • Access to private bar
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MOTORHOMES / CAMPING

MOTORHOME CORRALS
AND CAMPING

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The Texas Motorplex Back Forty Campground provides easy access to the facility for the entire 10 days! The Back Forty is open 24/7 for the duration of the event. First come first serve! Bathrooms and showers onsite. No prorated or daily rates available.

For Information about Trackside Motorhome Corrals, please email tickets@texasmotorplex.com.

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