ROBERT (TREY) CAPPS NAMED NHRA DIVISION 4 DIRECTOR

 

GLENDORA, Calif. (April 3, 2013) – Robert (Trey) Capps has been named director of NHRA’s South Central Division, it was announced today by NHRA officials.  Capps has been involved in the sport of drag racing for more than 15 years serving in a variety of positions at the track level as well as an event director.

“We are excited to introduce Trey as the new division 4 director,” said Josh Peterson, NHRA vice president of racing administration. “He brings a wide range of relevant experience that will prove beneficial to manage and grow the division. His familiarity with the South Central Division will provide for a smooth transition.”

Most recently, Capps worked at ProMedia serving as event director for the NMCA Muscle Car Nationals and before that as a track technical consultant.  He joined ProMedia after a five year stint with Texas Motorplex in Ennis, Texas, as an event coordinator, competition director and track crew member.  Capps graduated from the University of North Texas with a bachelor of science in recreation and leisure studies, minoring in manufacturing engineering technology.

“I grew up in Division 4 and am excited to get back to the area and work with the member tracks and reconnect with the racers,” said Capps. “I intend to work hard to expand the division’s member track roster and develop programs and activities to grow the racing community and make Division 4 one of the best in the country.”

Capps begins his new role as division 4 director on April 18.  He and his wife will relocate to Texas from Southern California.

NHRA’s South Central Division is responsible for conducting and overseeing drag racing activities in Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas. Currently, there are nine NHRA member tracks in the region: two in Louisiana, two in Oklahoma, and five in Texas.

Headquartered in Glendora, Calif., NHRA is the primary sanctioning body for the sport of drag racing in the United States. NHRA presents 24 national events featuring the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series and NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series. NHRA provides competition opportunities for drivers of all levels in the NHRA Summit Racing Series and the NHRA Drags: Street Legal Style presented by AAA. NHRA also offers the Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League for youth ages 8 to 17. In addition, NHRA owns and operates five racing facilities: Atlanta Dragway in Georgia; Auto-Plus Raceway at Gainesville in Florida; National Trail Raceway in Ohio; Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis; and Auto Club Raceway at Pomona in Southern California. For more information, log on to NHRA.com, or visit the official NHRA pages on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.

 

 

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.

POPULAR DEMAND WINS: BRACKET RACE RESCHEDULED TO MAY 11

ENNIS, Texas (March 11, 2013) – Texas Motorplex has officially rescheduled a rained out bracket race to May 11.

Racers voted on Facebook and in email and running the rained out event on May 11 was a clear winner.

The first bracket race of the season will be March 23, followed by another one on April 6 before the May 11 event.

The 2013 Texas Motorplex Bracket Racing Drag Racing Series, featuring the Quality Compressor Management Jr Drag Racing Series, is a 12-event series. Rules and information can be found at www.texasmotorplex.com, or by emailing Competition Director Eric McClelland at 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.

 

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.