NHRA - National Hot Rod Association

Oct 12 - 15
2017

AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals

ELEVATION
500 feet

Event Info

Texas Motorplex is one of five all-concrete dragstrips on the schedule (the first of its kind when it opened), which allows crew chiefs the opportunity to achieve national record performances. The event is the fourth of six chances for Countdown to the Championship teams to earn points toward Mello Yello world titles.

As always, fans will have the opportunity to interact with their favorite drivers at the most powerful and sensory-filled motorsports attraction on the planet! Get direct access to the teams, see firsthand as the highly-skilled mechanics service their hot rods between rounds, and get autographs from your favorite NHRA drivers.

Tickets can be purchased online by clicking the TICKETS button above or by calling 800-668-6775. Purchase early and save!


How to Get There: The track is on Highway 287, two miles west of Ennis and eight miles east of Waxahachie between interstates I-35E and I-45. From Dallas, take I-35E south to Exit 403, then Highway 287 south (east) 10 miles to the track, or take I-45 south to Exit 251B, then Highway 287 north (west) five miles to the track. From Fort Worth, take Highway 287 south (east) eight miles past Waxahachie to the track.

Visitor Information: Texas Motorplex, 972-878-2641; Ennis Convention and Visitors Bureau, 972-878-4748, www.visitennis.org

Schedule
 

Full Racing Schedule

THURSDAY - October 12, 2017

 

Midway Opens

11:00 AM

Sportsman Qualifying

9:00 AM

 

 

FRIDAY - October 13, 2017

 

Midway Opens

11:00 AM

Jet Man Minute12:30 PM

Top Alcohol Qualifying Session

1:00 PM

Jet Man Minute1:45 PM

Pro Stock Qualifying Session (PSM-PSC)

2:15 PM

Nitro Qualifying Session (FC-TF)

3:00 PM

First Round Follow-UpAfter Q1

Top Alcohol Qualifying Session

4:00 PM

Pro Stock Qualifying Session (PSM-PSC)

5:15 PM

Nitro Qualifying Session (FC-TF)

6:00 PM

Jet Cars

7:00 PM

Secure Track

7:05 PM

 

 

SATURDAY - October 14, 2017

 

Midway Opens

10:00 AM

Nitro School11:15 AM
Mello Yello Autograph Session12:00 PM

Top Alcohol Qualifying Session

12:00 PM

Pro Stock Qualifying Session (PSM-PSC)

1:15 PM

Nitro Qualifying Session (TF-FC)

2:00 PM

Top Alcohol Eliminations - Round 1

3:00 PM

Pro Stock Qualifying Session (PSM-PSC)

4:15 PM

Nitro Qualifying Session (TF-FC)

5:00 PM

Jet Cars (Schedule Permitting)

6:00 PM

Secure Track

6:30 PM

 

 

SUNDAY - October 15, 2017

 

Midway Opens

9:00 AM

Sealmaster Trackwalk9:30 AM

Pre-Race Ceremonies / Race Day Review

10:00 AM

Nitro Eliminations - Round 1

11:00 AM

Pro Stock Eliminations - Round 1

12:00 PM

Jet Man Minute12:15 PM

Top Alcohol Eliminations - Round 2

12:15 PM

Nitro Eliminations - Round 2

12:45 PM

Pro Stock Eliminations - Round 2

1:15 PM

Top Alcohol Eliminations - Semi-Finals

1:30 PM

Nitro Eliminations - Semi-Finals

2:15 PM

Pro Stock Eliminations - Semi-Finals

2:33 PM

Top Alcohol Eliminations - Finals

3:40 PM

Pro Stock Eliminations - Finals

3:30 PM

Nitro Eliminations - Finals

3:37 PM

Winner's Circle

3:55 PM

FAN EVENTS

Friday, October 13th:
Manufacturers Midway - Come check out your favorite displays in Nitro Alley from 11:00 A.M. until the beginning of the second Nitro qualifying session.
Pro Stock Motorcycle Autograph Session - At the NHRA Midway Display featuring Karen Stoffer, Scotty Pollacheck, Eddie Krawiec, Andrew Hines, Angie Smith, Matt Smith, Jerry Savoie, LE Tonglet, Melissa Surber, Cory Reed and Joey Gladstone - 12:15 PM
Jet Man Minute - It takes a lot of planning to keep these land locked missiles on the ground. We will walk you through the entire process from the tuning to the aerodynamics you will get a behind the scene look at these jet powered vehicles at Larsen Motorsports Pit in the midway - 12:30 P.M. & 1:45 P.M.
Nitro Qualifying - Catch the action of two sessions of 300 MPH Nitro qualifying. Qualifying rounds are at 3:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M.
First Round Follow Up – Meet announcer Brian Lohnes in the Pits after first round to get the scoop on the hottest story from Round 1.
Jet Cars - After Nitro qualifying, stick around to see the spectacular Larsen Motorsports jet dragsters sponsored by Florida Tech and Matrix System. Known for their exciting pre-run flame shows and after burner pops, jet cars are thrust driven vehicles propelled by jet engines.
Friday Night Concert Featuring Cory Morrow - Free live concert at the conclusion of race day featuring award-winning Texas Country recording artist Cory Morrow. Free for Race Fans that purchased a Friday race ticket, a $5.00 ticket discount will be offered for tickets sold after 5:00 P.M. on Friday. 

Saturday, October 14th:
Manufacturers Midway - Come check out your favorite displays in Nitro Alley from 10:00 A.M. until the beginning of the fourth Nitro qualifying session.                     
Nitro School – Come join Alan Reinhart and Robert Hight at the Auto Club Stage and get schooled on all your Nitro knowledge - 11:15 A.M.
Alexis DeJoria Racing 'Ladies Only' Autograph Session
- Come join Alexis DeJoria, Erica Enders, Brittany Force, Courtney Force, Leah Pritchett, Angie Smith and Melissa Surber in front of the Baylor Mammovan for a Ladies Only Autograph Session - 11:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
Mello Yello Autograph Session - At the Mello Yello display featuring Jonnie Lindberg, Terry McMillen, Erica Enders, Scott Pollacheck - 12:00 P.M.
Jet Man Minute - It takes a lot of planning to keep these land locked missiles on the ground. We will walk you through the entire process from the tuning to the aerodynamics you will get a behind the scene look at these jet powered vehicles at Larsen Motorsports Pit in the midway - 12:45 P.M.
Nitro Qualifying
- Catch the action of two sessions of 10,000 horsepower Nitro qualifying, the pro drivers last chance to make it into the top 16 for Race Day. Qualifying rounds are at 2:00 P.M. and 5:00 P.M
Jet Cars - After Nitro qualifying, stick around to see the spectacular Larsen Motorsports jet dragsters sponsored by Florida Tech and Matrix System. Known for their exciting pre-run flame shows and after burner pops, jet cars are thrust driven vehicles propelled by jet engines.

Sunday, October 15th:
Manufacturers Midway - Come check out your favorite displays in Nitro Alley from 9:00 A.M. until the beginning of the third round of Nitro eliminations.
Sealmaster Trackwalk - Join us in walking the track at Texas Motorplex with a few of our special guests.
Race Day Review - Get the inside scoop with Alan Reinhart as he runs down the top stories of the weekend before Pre-Race Ceremonies - 10:00 AM
Pre-Race Ceremonies - Make sure you stick around the Mello Yello FanZone after the trackwalk for our driver introductions - 11:00 A.M.
Jet Man Minute - It takes a lot of planning to keep these land locked missiles on the ground. We will walk you through the entire process from the tuning to the aerodynamics you will get a behind the scene look at these jet powered vehicles at Larsen Motorsports Pit in the midway - 12:15 P.M. (After E1)
Race Day - The top 16 qualifiers in each class battle it out head to head for the Wally.
Winners Circle - Stick around after racing is completed as we crown our Mello Yello event champions. Winners Circle will be held at the starting line or in the staging lanes.

ALL WEEKEND - Come by our NEW NHRA Midway Display for your chance to win prizes, receive event information and renew your NHRA Membership. If you are already an NHRA Member come hang out in our NEW NHRA Member Hospitality Area.

TV Schedule
DateRoundTimeChannelAiring
Friday, October 13, 2017NHRA QUALIFYING6:00 - 7:00 PM ETFS1ORIGINAL
Saturday, October 13, 2017NHRA QUALIFYING6:00 - 7:00 AM ETFS1RE-AIR
Sunday, October 15, 2017NHRA QUALIFYING1:00 - 2:00 PM ETFS1ORIGINAL
Sunday, October 15, 2017NHRA FINALS2:00 - 5:00 PM ETFS1LIVE
Monday, October 16, 2017NHRA FINALS3:30 - 6:30 AM ETFS1RE-AIR
Monday, October 16, 2017NHRA QUALIFYING8:00 - 9:00 PM ETFS2RE-AIR
Monday, October 16, 2017NHRA QUALIFYING9:00 - 10:00 PM ETFS2RE-AIR
Monday, October 16, 2017NHRA FINALS10:00 PM - 1:00 AM ETFS2RE-AIR
Thursday, October 19, 2017NHRA FINALS7:00 - 10:00 PM ETFS2RE-AIR
Thursday, October 19, 2017NHRA IN 3010:30 - 11:00 PM ETFS2ORIGINAL
Saturday, October 21, 2017NHRA IN 306:30 - 7:00 AM ETFS1RE-AIR
Saturday, October 28, 2017NHRA IN 30Midnight - 1:00 AMFS1RE-AIR
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First Responders

NHRA Salutes First Responders logoThroughout the 2017 season, the NHRA will pay tribute to the legion of first responders, the heroes who are among the first people to arrive and assist at the scene of an emergency.

NHRA Salutes First Responders will honor medical professionals, law-enforcement officers, firefighters, members of the armed forces, and a number of other professions charged with the safety and well-being of the public, much like the Safety Safari is charged with the safety and well-being of the racing community.

As part of the tribute, first responders will be eligible for discounted tickets to the AAA Texas NHRA FallNationals through GovX. Click here to purchase. 

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