Fast Fridays continue this Friday, May 24, to Kick Off an Action Packed Memorial Day Weekend

Check the oil and make sure your hot rod is registered and ready to go. Fast Friday street legal racing is back at Texas Motorplex.  Fast Friday kicks off this Memorial Day weekend and continues with Don Omar’s Dragmania on May 25 & 26.

Tired of receiving speeding tickets because of your need for speed? Come out to the Texas Motorplex! The track is the best environment to race legally without the threat of a speeding ticket. Want to know what legendary NHRA Funny Car champion John Force sees when he pulls his 8,000 horsepower monster to the starting line? You can at every Fast Friday event.

Gates open at 6 p.m. and the lanes will be open for racing from 7 p.m. until Midnight nearly every Friday night between March 8 and Oct. 25.

Fast Friday events will be a great opportunity for year-round racers to test and tune their cars before big events. But ANYONE with a driver’s license and a legal vehicle can come out to see what it’s like to race down one of the most historic drag strips in the country.

Race for just $15, watch for only $10 (children 5 and under are free). Every ticket includes a pit pass. For ticket information call (972) 878-2641, (800) MOTORPLEX or visit our website www.texasmotorplex.com.

For competition info, contact Eric McClelland: eric@texasmotorplex.com.

Texas Motorplex was the first all-concrete stadium-style drag racing facility ever constructed. Built in 1986, Texas Motorplex has been the place of many drag racing milestones and world record performances. The Billy Meyer-owned facility hosts a number of racing and car show events between March and November each year and also features the Champion’s Club – an 11,000 square-foot facility – that serves fully catered events throughout the year.

Ultimate Street Nights Kick-Off this Saturday, May 18, Featuring Texas 275 Race Cars.

In addition to the more than 20 Fast Friday street legal events at Texas Motorplex in 2013, there will also be one feature Saturday night of Ultimate Street Racing each month between May and November.

The gate and racing times will be later. The racing will be quicker and faster. The action will be even more heated.

Gates for the Ultimate Street Nights, starting on Saturday, May 18, will open at 7 p.m. and racing will take place between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m.

Certain nights, including the series opener, will also feature the Texas 275 cars.

“The 275 cars will be out a few times and they really put on a show,” Texas Motorplex Competition Director, Eric McClelland, said. “The 275 cars run 1/8th mile in 4.70-seconds and they are exciting to watch. Some of them are even street legal cars.

“Overall we’re excited about the new Saturday night program because it’s easier for people who work to come out. It’s a fun night to stay out late and race and we’re going to have a show-and-shine area in addition to racing so people can show off their rides.”

Ultimate Street Nights will be just $15 to race, and $10 to watch. Racing is open to anyone with a valid driver’s license and a street legal car.

The six-event series will also help determine the high school participants representing Texas Motorplex at the Oct. 18-21 Summit E.T. Finals. The top high school talent will earn a place on the Motorplex team and will compete for big prizes on the region’s biggest racing stage.

Texas Motorplex was the first all-concrete stadium-style drag racing facility ever constructed. Built in 1986, Texas Motorplex has been the place of many drag racing milestones and world record performances. The Billy Meyer-owned facility hosts a number of racing and car show events between March and November each year and also features the Champion’s Club – an 11,000 square-foot facility – that serves fully catered events throughout the year.

TEXAS MOTORPLEX SEEKS SALES TEAM LEADER

Texas Motorplex has been hosting championship racing and family entertainment events since 1986 and has one of the most loyal fan followings in professional sports. The Motorplex hosts more than 60 events each year including a championship playoff NHRA national event.

We have a dynamic staff that has worked as a team for several years and we are looking to add a self-starting sales leader who can be a positive addition to our team.

SALES LEADER DUTIES:
Texas Motorplex is a fast-paced environment and we are looking for a driven, self-motivated, sales-oriented and passionate individual to execute sponsorship sales. Texas Motorplex has a vast inventory to sell, including signage throughout the 300-acre property, executive suites, event sponsorship and much more.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Handle existing clients ensuring all contracts are fulfilled and obligations met while renewing agreements for future years.
Seek sponsorship opportunities on behalf of Texas Motorplex to local, regional and national prospects in and out of the racing industry.
• Total sales execution: Seek prospects, make contact, schedule meeting, create and deliver presentations, contract negotiation and closing of sales.
• MUST be able to close deals.
• Must be able to create marketing platforms and new sales and sponsorship opportunities.
• Must be able to hit sales goals.
• Must be able to attend weekly team meetings and be ready to give sales updates.
• Must be organized and keep accurate records of performance, prospecting and all other sales activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Must have at least four years of previous sales experience.
• Racing or automotive industry experience preferred.
• Must be a self-starter who doesn’t need to be micro-managed and will actively be part of the Motorplex team.
• Must be able to close sales deals.
• Must be able to represent the owners and staff of Texas Motorplex by being a highly visible team member.
• Must have strong negotiating and closing skills to go with a highly professional attitude.
• Must be organized and able to keep accurate records, send out weekly reports, create sales pitches and presentations and overall have dynamic organization skills.
• Must be able to meet deadlines and perform under pressure.
• Must be able to fulfill contractual obligations and work fast-paced racing and entertainment events with and for clients.
• Racing or automotive contacts a must, national contacts preferred.
• Must be a problem-solver with great flexibility.
• Able to work evenings, weekends and events as needed.
• Must be a proficient computer user: Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Annual salary: $50,000-$70,000 depending on experience and past closed sales figures
• Health insurance
• 401k
• Competitive commission rates including increased rates for closed multi-year contracts

To be considered for the position, please email a cover letter and resume to: sales@texasmotorplex.com

MULTI BILLBOARD WINNING ARTIST – DON OMAR – TO HOST RACING AND CONCERT WEEKEND AT TEXAS MOTORPLEX

ENNIS, Texas (May 6, 2013) – Don Omar just claimed 10 Billboard honors at the Billboard Latin Music Awards in April. While he is dominating the music scene, he somehow still manages to find time for drag racing.

Omar will be battling racers before taking to the stage when the Don Omar DragMania Race and Music Festival comes to Texas Motorplex, May 25-26.

The weekend’s event will feature drag racing with grudge racing between imports and domestic models, a car show, live music and more. The weekend’s finale will be a live concert with Omar and Plan B, Zion & Lennox, RAKIM & KEN Y, LOBO and more.

Gates open for the DragMania Music Festival at 9 a.m. on  May 25; Racing starts at 1 p.m. with qualifying for Outlaw VS Extreme, Top Street and All Motor followed by bracket time trails. Gates open at 9 a.m. on Sunday with eliminations starting at 11 a.m. There will be extra entertainment throughout the day before eliminations finish at 5 p.m., followed by an awards ceremony and concert.

Please visit http://dragmaniamusicfest.com for more event information including registration. Or call (800) MOTORPLEX. Tickets can be purchased on the phone by calling Texas Motorplex or online at www.texasmotorplex.com. Tickets range from $15-$50 for single day or weekend passes.

Texas Motorplex was the first all-concrete stadium-style drag racing facility ever constructed. Built in 1986, Texas Motorplex has been the place of many drag racing milestones and world record performances. The Billy Meyer-owned facility hosts a number of racing and car show events between March and November each year and also features the Champion’s Club – an 11,000 square-foot facility – that serves fully catered events throughout the year.

THREE MORE ACTS SIGN ON FOR CINCO DE MAYO FESTIVAL CONCERT AT TEXAS MOTORPLEX

ENNIS, Texas (Feb. 22, 2013) – Three more fan-favorite musical acts have signed on to perform at the first Cinco de Mayo festival presented by Texas Motorplex. The bands, Stampede and Costumbre along with solo artist Shelly Lares, will all join headliner Intocable for the day-long festival on Sunday, May 5.

The Cinco de Mayo festival will feature music on the main stage on the starting line at Motorplex all day along with specialty food, vendors and more. General admission tickets are on sale now for the advance price of just $20 for adults, $10 for youth under 12 years old and kids 5 and under are free.

Parking in the spectator lot is FREE to anyone who buys tickets on or before May 3, 2013. Click here to go to the ticketing page for the Cinco de Mayo festival tickets at Texas Motorplex.

Intocable, the award-winning band from Zapata, Texas, has set the tone for all Tejano bands that have followed in their storied, award-winning career.

Stampede is a six-piece outfit that is primed to make a push for the top of the Tejano market. With an energy level that compares to a “stampede,” the band’s live performances display its versatility by mixing covers with its cumbia and ranchera originals.

Formed in 1996 in the DFW Metroplex, the award-winning Stampede is known for its innovative, urban-Tejano sound that respects tradition.

Costumbre, also hails from Zapata, and is a five-man group that has amassed thousands of fans with their amazing songs and sound.

Shelly Lares is a multi-talented singer, songwriter and producer with a high-energy show that showcases her dynamic vocal talent. Lares first signed a record deal with San Antonio-based Manny Records and has toured the world ever since.

Check www.texasmotorplex.com to buy tickets and for more festival details as they are announced. Call (800) MOTORPLEX for more information or to buy tickets.

Texas Motorplex was the first all-concrete stadium-style drag racing facility ever constructed. Built in 1986, Texas Motorplex has been the place of many drag racing milestones and world record performances. The Billy Meyer-owned facility hosts a number of racing and car show events between March and November each year and also features the Champion’s Club – an 11,000 square-foot facility – that serves fully catered events throughout the year.