LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER FOR THE LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES DIVISIONAL EVENT AT TEXAS MOTORPLEX WITH A DISCOUNT

 

ENNIS, Texas (March 26, 2013) – Time is running out for racers to register and save on entry to the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Divisional event featuring the second annual Old School Showdown.

All racers who pre-register before April 1 can save up to $25 on their car and driver entry and $10 per crewmember.

As if saving wasn’t enough, there will also be a Thursday Test-n-Tune session and a Gambler’s Race on Friday night after the time trials. Saturday’s racing action includes the Old School Showdown – a highlight of the weekend with nostalgia dragsters and more.

Thursday Test & Tune details:

We are bringing back the Thursday night Test & Tune for the LODRS Divisional. The Thursday Test & Tune will take place from 5-10 p.m., entry is $50 at the gate and is open only to the participants of the Divisional event.

Gambler’s Race details:

New for the LODRS Divisional in 2013 is the addition of a gamblers race on Friday night after time trials for the Divisional have been completed.  The Gambler’s race entry will be available at the gate when you arrive.

Here is the payout and entry information:

Electronics          No – Electronics

Win        $2000                    $1200

R/U        $1000                    $600

Semi      $400                       $250

1/4         $150                       $100

1/8         $75                         $50

Entry     $75                         $50

 

The Gambler’s race is open to only Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Divisional participants.

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.

 

 

 

NHRDA RETURNS WILL BULKED UP SCHEDULE FOR TEXAS DIESEL NATIONALS

ENNIS, Texas (March 18, 2013) – One of the most popular events on the Texas Motorplex schedule each year, without question, is the NHRDA Texas Diesel Nationals. The parking lot is filled with Texas trucks that bring fans who wildly cheer on the power of the diesel in all forms.

The NHRDA Texas Diesel Nationals returns to the Motorplex for the first of two NHRDA shows in 2013, on April 13. Drag racing begins at 10 a.m. with six classes: Top Diesel, Pro Stock, Pro Street, Super Street, Super Diesel and Sportsman.

The NHRDA, however, is more than just racing. The event also features a Show-n-Shine display area, Dyno Competition, Burnout Contest and new this year, Sled Pulling.

NHRDA will be kicking off their Sled Pulling Series that will feature three classes of diesel trucks, including 2.6, 3.0, and Super Stock. Sled Pullers will earn NHRDA National Champion Points at all of the sanctioned Sled Pulls and will earn double points when the series returns to Texas Motorplex in September for the World Finals Sled Pull.

Gates open at 9 a.m. and prices are $25 for adults, youngsters 6 -12 years old are only $10, and kids 5 & under are free.

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 TICKETS FOR LUCAS OIL DIVISIONAL AND OLD SCHOOL SHOWDOWN

ENNIS, Texas (March 11, 2013) – How would you like FREE tickets to the Texas Motorplex 2nd annual Old School Showdown? How would you like those FREE tickets sent directly to you, so you don’t have to hunt them down or wait in the Will Call lines?

Consider it done. Anyone who sends the Motorplex a self-addressed stamped envelope to the Motorplex between March 12-29 will receive four FREE tickets to the Old School Showdown on Saturday, April 20.

The best part? There is twice the action during the Old School Showdown as the day starts with the NHRA Lucas Oil Divisional drag racing series featuring the best racers in four states.

Texas Motorplex Old School Showdown at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event will be a where drivers earn points leading to divisional and national championships as well as a chance at a share of the year-end purse of more than $560,000. Categories include Sportsman MC, Super Stock, Stock Eliminator, Super Comp, Super Gas and Super Street.

This year is the second annual Texas Motorplex Old School Showdown featuring old school hot rods from the Southwest Heritage Racing Association Nostalgia Eliminator group and the Southwest Jr Fuel Association and an old school Jet Train performance by KC Jones as the Motorplex turns back the clock for some Saturday night family-fun entertainment! Gates open at 8 a.m. for the Lucas Oil event and the Showdown starts at 3 p.m. with Opening Ceremonies.

All ticket requests will be honored immediately and tickets will be sent back to fans by April 10.

Send all ticket requests to:

Texas Motorplex Old School Showdown Tickets
P.O. Box 1439
Ennis, TX 75120

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.

QUALITY COMPRESSOR MANAGEMENT TO SPONSOR JR DRAGSTER RACING SERIES AT TEXAS MOTORPLEX IN 2013

(March 6, 2013) – Quality Compressor Management has signed on to be the sponsor of the Jr Dragster series at Texas Motorplex.

The Motorplex will host a 12-event series in the 2013 Bracket Racing season and three categories of Quality Compressor Management Jr Dragster competition will be featured at each race.

The Motorplex Bracket Series starts this weekend. Gates open at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 8 to kick off the season. There are three Jr Dragster race classes: Jr Modified (7.90 E.T. – 10.49), Jr Sportsman (10.50 – 20.00) and Jr Quick Eliminator. Each category has a $20 entry fee.

Quality Compressor Management will help fund the gift cards awarded to the winner and runner-up in each category every week. Each winner will receive a $50 gift card and each runner-up will earn a $25 gift card.

“Jr Dragster racing is such an important aspect to drag racing and the health of its future,” Texas Motorplex General Manager, Gabrielle Stevenson, said. “We are grateful that Scott Turnbough (President, QCM) and his team have agreed to be our partners and we look forward to a thrilling season of bracket racing with the Jr Dragster families.”

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 OWNER AND LEGENDARY FUNNY CAR RACER BILLY MEYER SET TO BE THE GRAND MARSHALL AT MARCH MEET

ENNIS, Texas (March 5, 2013) – Texas Motorplex owner and Funny Car racing icon Billy Meyer will be the Grand Marshall at this weekend’s March Meet at Auto Club Famoso Raceway in Bakersfield, Calif.

The legendary Bakersfield March Meet will be celebrating 55 years of quarter mile drag racing in 2013. Continuing with the successful 4 day program, Bakersfield will once again play host to some of the greatest drag racing in the world March 7-10, 2013.

Meyer, one of the all-time greats of Funny Car racing, retired from the cockpit more than 20 years ago, but continues to make an impact in drag racing as owner of the famous Texas Motorplex. Meyer said he was thrilled to get the call to be Grand Marshall for one of the season’s most popular events with fans and racers.

“The March Meet is one of the biggest events of the drag racing year and I’m honored I was asked to be the Grand Marshal,” Meyer said. “This event is special for old school racers and the young up-and-coming racers because it celebrates hot rods, speed and the grass roots of quarter-mile racing. I can’t wait to get the event started.”

Over 500 race entries are expected for this 4 day festival of speed that includes fun for the whole family. The March Meet attracts drag racers and spectators from around the world and also includes a hot rod car show, swap meet and a vendors’ midway.

“Here we go again! As always, we are proud to promote and host the world’s best nostalgia drag race. The March Meet is going to be bigger and more exciting than ever! It’s going to be four big days of non-stop quarter mile action” said Blake Bowser, vice president and general manager of the Kern County Racing Association, operators of Auto Club Famoso Raceway. “If you have never been to the March Meet you need to experience it in person. It is so much more than a drag race; it’s a gathering of drag racing legend’s, friends and family. Once you attend the March Meet you will understand why so many people return year after year.”

March Meet ticket sales and prices, as well as other race information, including downloadable entry forms will be posted soon at www.autoclubfamosoraceway.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.