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Event Info

The Countdown to the Championship blazes into Texas for the Stampede of Speed week, capped off with the Texas NHRA FallNationals. The Stampede of Speed is a ten-day festival of music, drag racing and amazing fan experiences leading up to the Texas NHRA FallNationals hosted at the historic Texas Motorplex, 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!

Visit texasmotorplex.com and stampedeofspeed.com for more information on tickets. Purchase early and save!

As always, fans will have the opportunity to interact with their favorite drivers, as Every Ticket's a Pit Pass® 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.

Event Schedule

Friday, October 4 (OFFICIAL START TO THE STAMPEDE OF SPEED)

 
Stars of Texas Music Festival - Kickoff Celebration5:00 p.m.
  

Saturday, October 5

 
Stars of Texas Music Festival - High Octane Saturday5:00 p.m.
  

Sunday, October 6

 
Stars of Texas Music Festival - Sunday Spectacular5:00 p.m.
  

Monday, October 7

 
D4 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Stampede Shootout Time Trials and Qualifying12:00 p.m.
  

Tuesday, October 8

 
D4 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Stampede Shootout Eliminations9:00 a.m.
  

Wednesday, October 9 (Official Start to the Texas NHRA Fallnationals)

Complete Racing Schedule
Sportsman Qualifying Session12:30 p.m.

Champions Dinner at the Champion's Club 

Purchase Tickets Here: https://www.stampedeofspeed.com/event/champions-dinner

6:30 p.m.
  
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10 
Sportsman Qualifying Session8:00 a.m.
Top Alcohol Qualifying Session 3:30 p.m.
Fanfest at Railyard Park in Waxahachie, Texas

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Autograph Session 7:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.

  
Friday, October 11 
Sportsman Eliminations8:00 a.m.
Total Seal Tech Talk at Matt Hartford's Pit11:00 a.m.
Top Alcohol Qualifying Session12:00 p.m.
Midway Opens1:00 p.m.
Summit JDRL National Shootout Qualifying Session1:00 p.m.
Factory X Qualifying Session1:05 p.m.
Fire Department Coffee with a Crew Chief featuring Rob Flynn (Nitro Alley Stage)1:30 p.m.
JEGS Allstar Pre-Race Ceremonies1:30 p.m.
JEGS Allstars Eliminations - Round 12:00 p.m.
Team SCAG Autograph Session at the SCAG Midway Display2:30 p.m.
NHRA Insider Live Powered by Speedmaster (Nitro Alley Stage)2:30 p.m.
Driver Autograph Session with Buddy Hull, Chris King, Camrie Caruso, and more (Welcome Center)3:00 p.m.
Top Alcohol Qualifying Session3:15 p.m.
Factory X Qualifying Session3:45 p.m.
Summit JDRL National Shootout Qualifying Session4:00 p.m.
Pro Stock Qualifying Session (Motorcycle & Car) 4:15 p.m.
Nitro Qualifying Session (Funny Car & Top Fuel)5:15 p.m.
JEGS Top Alcohol Allstars Eliminations - Round 26:15 p.m.
Lil' Wranglers Performance (Welcome Center)6:30 p.m.
Opening Ceremonies6:45 p.m.
Pro Stock Qualifying Session (Motorcycle & Car)7:00 p.m.
Nitro Qualifying Session (Funny Car & Top Fuel)8:00 p.m.
PT Cruiser Wheelstander Exhibition Featuring "Nitro Mike" 9:00 p.m.
 Jet Car Exhibition9:05 p.m.
Fireworks9:10 p.m.
  

SATURDAY, October 12

 

Sportsman Eliminations8:00 a.m.
Midway Opens 9:00 a.m.
Tony Schumacher Q&A (Nitro Alley Stage)9:30 a.m.
Total Seal Tech Talk at Matt Hartford's Pit10:00 a.m.
Mission Foods Autograph Session (Mission Foods display)10:00 a.m.
Nitro School Presented by Total Seal with Thomas Prock (Nitro Alley Stage)10:30 a.m.
Toyota Autograph Session (Toyota Racing Experience)10:30 a.m.
Summit JDRL National Shootout Eliminations - Round 110:35 a.m.
Top Alcohol Eliminations- Round 110:45 a.m.
Nitro Autograph Session with Krista Baldwin, Dan Wilkerson, Dave Richards, and more (Welcome Center)11:00 a.m.
JEGS Allstars Eliminations - Semi Finals11:30 a.m.
Nitro Autograph Session with Brittany Force, Austin Prock, and Jack Beckman (Welcome Center)11:40 a.m.
Pro Stock Qualifying Session (Car & Motorcycle)12:00 p.m.
Nitro Qualifying Session (Top Fuel & Funny Car) 1:00 p.m.
Camrie Caruso Q&A (Nitro Alley Stage)2:00 p.m.
Pro Stock Autograph Session (Welcome Center)2:00 p.m.
Factory X Qualifying Session2:00 p.m.
JEGS Allstars Eliminations - Finals2:15 p.m.
Lil' Wranglers Performance (Welcome Center)2:30 p.m.
Pro Stock Qualifying Session (Car & Motorcycle) 3:00 p.m.
Nitro Qualifying Session (Top Fuel & Funny Car) 4:00 p.m.
PT Cruiser Wheelstander Exhibition Featuring "Nitro Mike" 5:05 p.m.
Summit JDRL National Shootout Eliminations - Semi-Finals5:10 p.m.
Factory X Eliminations - Round 15:25 p.m.
DRAW Auction Inside The Champion's Club5:30 p.m.
Sportsman Eliminations5:40 p.m.
Top Alcohol Eliminations - Round 26:15 p.m.
Sportsman Eliminations 6:45 p.m.
  

Sunday, October 13

 

Midway Opens8:30 a.m.
Stephenville High School Drumline Performances Throughout the Day 
Race Day 101 (Nitro Alley Stage)9:40 a.m.
SealMaster Track Walk and Pre-Race Ceremonies on the Starting Line11:00 a.m.
Nitro Eliminations (Top Fuel & Funny Car) - Round 112:00 p.m.
Pro Stock Eliminations (Car & Motorcycle) - Round 11:00 p.m.
Factory X Eliminations - Round 21:45 p.m.
Nitro Eliminations (Top Fuel & Funny Car) - Round 22:00 p.m.
Pro Stock Eliminations (Car & Motorcycle) - Round 22:35 p.m.
Top Alcohol Eliminations - Semi-Finals2:55 p.m.
Factory X Eliminations - Semi-Finals3:05 p.m.
Sportsman Eliminations- Finals (SST, STK, SC, SS & SG)3:10 p.m.

Nitro Eliminations (Top Fuel & Funny Car) - Semi-Finals

3:40 p.m.

Pro Stock Eliminations (Car & Motorcycle)- Semi-Finals3:55 p.m.
Summit JDRL National Shootout Eliminations - Finals4:05 p.m.
Sportsman Eliminations - Finals TD, Comp, TS, TAFC & TAD)4:10 p.m.
Factory X Eliminations -Finals4:25 p.m.
Pro Stock Eliminations (Car & Motorcycle) - Finals4:50 p.m.
Nitro Eliminations (Funny Car & Top Fuel) - Finals5:00 p.m.
Winner's Circle on the Starting Line (Open to all Ticket Holders)  
All times are Central Daylight Time *Schedule subject to change* 
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