JOHN SHEFFIELD TAKES TOP HONORS AT JUNE ULTIMATE STREET NIGHT

ENNIS, Texas (June 18, 2013) – John Sheffield topped Tommy O’Donnell during Saturday’s Ultimate Street Night event featuring the Texas 275 class at Texas Motorplex.

Sheffield not only took the win, but set the track record with a 4.82-second pass shortly after Mike Kelly had turned in a 4.86 to lead the way.

Odie Spurgen ran in the 4.8-second range all night as the Texas 275 racers continue to go quicker and faster at the fastest track in Texas.

“There was a lot of great racing and it just seems like these guys are turning in quicker and quicker times each time they come out to the Motorplex,” Texas Motorplex Competition Director, Eric McClelland, said. “We want to thank everyone for coming out and supporting the Texas 275 racers. We had a lot of racers from all over Texas and even a few from Oklahoma. This event is more fun every time we open the gates.”

Ultimate Street Nights feature the best in street racing, grudge matches and more. Gates open and racing starts at 8 p.m. and racing will go until 2 a.m. one Saturday each month continuing through November.

Ultimate Street Nights continues July 20, followed by events on August 17, October 5 and November 16. It’s just $15 to race and $10 to watch.

All NHRA safety rules will be in effect and Ultimate Street Nights are open to any make and model – whether the car is street legal or a race car.

Check www.texasmotorplex.com for more details, special offers and announcements regarding unique appearance and more.

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.

TEXAN EARNS FIRST TOP FUEL WIN OF THE SEASON AT BRISTOL – WILL BE BACK AT THE MOTORPLEX IN SEPTEMBER

ENNIS, Texas (June 18, 2013) –Texas Motorplex fan-favorites Steve Torrence and Spencer Massey battled it out on Sunday in Bristol in a Top Fuel race between two Texas natives.

Torrence drove away with the victory, earning his first Top Fuel win of the season and fourth of his career. Torrence turned in a 3.871-second pass at 320.13 mph in his Capco Contractors dragster to beat Massey’s Schumacher Electric dragster’s 3.894 at 317.19.

The victory was the first for Torrence with his new crew chief, veteran tuner Lee Beard. Prior to the Atlanta race in May, Torrence hired Beard to replace his previous tuner, Richard Hogan.

“Today’s been unbelievable,” Torrence said. “I didn’t expect the car to turn around nearly as quickly as it did. My guys worked their tails off with 14- and 15-hour days to get the car setup like we wanted it. I am happy with the way the car is running and it’s real consistent right now. I am happy with the decision we made (to hire crew chief Lee Beard) and it is paying off now.”

Torrence, who qualified second, outran rookie Leah Pruett, points leader Shawn Langdon and Morgan Lucas to advance to his first final round since winning last August in Seattle.

“When you go up there with a load of confidence in your car and your team it’s such a huge difference,” Torrence said. “Lee Beard is very good and he definitely exceeded what we expected. It means we gained some points to get into the Countdown (to the Championship, NHRA’s six-race playoffs) and we earned a spot in the Traxxas Nitro Shootout.”

Torrence, Massey and all the stars of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series will make its annual stop in North Texas, Sept. 19-22, for the AAA Texas NHRA Fall Nationals.

Tickets are now on sale for the AAA Texas NHRA Fall Nationals, Sept. 19-22, 2013. It is the second of six Countdown championship playoff events. Title hopes are on the line, champions are made and the action is as hot as 8,000 horsepower Top Fuelers and Funny Car thunder down the famous all-concrete Texas drag strip.

Fans can now select the exact seats they want to see and feel the blazing action of the quickest and fastest motorsport in the country. Tickets and merchandise are available 24 hours a day at www.texasmotorplex.com. Adult tickets range from $10-$380. Youth tickets (12 years old and under) range from $5-$115. Call (800) MOTORPLEX for more information.

Winning at the Motorplex started with legends as Don “Big Daddy” Garlits (TF), Kenny Bernstein (FC), Bob Glidden (PS) ushered in the new era of Motorplex racing in 1986. That tradition continues as the new generation of champions will defend their 2012 titles when the AAA Texas NHRA Fall Nationals come back for the annual visit. Antron Brown (TF), Bob Tasca (FC), Allen Johnson (PS) and Michael Ray (PSM) earned 2012 victories.

Gates open at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19, as sportsman qualifying runs between 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Friday, Sept. 20 features sportsman qualifying all day highlighted by two rounds of professional qualifying at 2:15 and 5:15 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 21 is packed with sportsman eliminations and the final two rounds of professional qualifying at 11:15 a.m. and 2:15 p.m.; Gates open at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 22, with pre-race ceremonies at 10 a.m. and final professional eliminations at 11 a.m.

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.

 

 

BEST FATHER’S DAY GIFT EVER? THE GIFT OF CHAMPIONSHIP PLAYOFF SPEED

ENNIS, Texas (June 11, 2013) – What better way to spend Father’s Day then by giving Dear ‘Ol Dad prime seats for the AAA Texas NHRA Fall Nationals at Texas Motorplex, Sept. 19-22.

Right now, when you buy any weekend or full event Super Seat Adult ticket, you will get the child’s tickets FREE. That’s a savings of up to $115!

If you can’t get Dad a weekend of nitro-burning, jaw-dropping, 8,000-horsepower Top Fuel and Funny Car fun, what can get him? Exactly! Nothing beats the body-shaking, earth-thundering sounds and power of the second stop on the NHRA playoff tour.

Click here for the ticket page. Add both an adult AND child ticket to your cart before you put in the promo code: Father13 in the upper right hand corner of the checkout page.

Super Seats allow you to be close to the starting line action. See what last minute changes the teams make before blazing down the all-concrete surface for valuable championship points.

Ever want to be on TV? This is your chance as ESPN2 covers all the action and Super Seat fans are ever present during the weekend coverage. Make a sign, bring it with your dad in September and be part of history.

Go to www.texasmotorplex.com or call (972) 878-2641 for more information.

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.

 

FREE this week, limited edition poster of NHRA Pro Stock Champions Greg Anderson and Jason Line!

Order your tickets online to the 28^th annual AAA Texas NHRA Fall Nationals today and you will receive a FREE limited edition poster of NHRA Pro Stock Champions Greg Anderson and Jason Line.

Click here to order NOW!

Posters will be picked up during the AAA Texas NHRA Fall Nationals at the Texas Motorplex Souvenir Store.
No cash value.  Tickets must be ordered online. 

STREET RACING FEATURED AT TEXAS MOTORPLEX OFFERS SAFER ALTERNATIVE TO ILLEGAL STREET RACING

As another Fast-n-Furious movie hits the screens this holiday weekend, Texas Motorplex officials are anxious to remind the DFW region that the famous quarter-mile track is open most Fridays for anyone looking to satisfy their need for speed.

Racing at the NHRA-sanctioned track, however, is a safer alternative than illegally racing on city streets and highways.

Fast Fridays is open to drivers of all abilities with a street legal vehicle and a valid driver’s license. Gates open at 6 p.m. most Friday nights and racers pay just $15 for unlimited quarter-mile passes from 7 p.m. until Midnight.

“These movies are so intense and fun, sometimes people want to just hop in their cars and test the speed limits of the vehicle,” Texas Motorplex President and GM, Gabrielle Stevenson, said. “We just want to remind everyone that racing on the streets is very dangerous and illegal and we offer a safer way for drivers of all skill level to get a taste of the ultimate race experience.

“We’ve hosted the legends of racing and speed for more than 25 years and we want people to challenge themselves on a professional race track instead of endangering themselves and others by racing on the streets or highways.”

There are more than 20 Fast Friday events offered in 2013, including tonight. Gates open at 6 p.m. and racing is held from 7 p.m. until Midnight. Tech cards (allowing racers to make unlimited passes down the famous concrete quarter-mile) are just $15. Spectators can watch for just $10. Call (972) 878-2641 for more information.

Check out www.texasmotorplex.com for schedule and other event information.

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.