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Here are the results from the racers,

Quick GM – No Electronics
Win #F457 Jimmy Falkenbach Ennis, TX 1989 S-10 .050 10.140 125.01
R/U #462C John Long Sr  Cleburne, TX 66 GMC .130 11.068 117.38

Fast GM – Electronics
Win #4444 Paul Peyton Waxahachie, TX 1997 Peyton .015 8.491 156.52
R/U #4486 Dwight Kaup Parkum, TX 1966 Chevy II .026 10.893 120.89

5th Gen Camaro Shootout
Win #575 James Stacy Justin, TX 2011 Camaro .239 11.925 97.66
R/U #576 Matt Gibson Fort Worth, TX 2011 Camaro .591 12.056 112.13

Street GM
Win #752 Shawn Farris Red Oak, TX 1970 Nova .153 10.059 132.26
R/U #753 Jake Sehon Robinson, TX 1970 Chevelle .233 10.491 126.29

11 Second Index
Win #4×95 Fred Burt Shreveport, LA 1975 Vega .193 11.875 79.23

12 Second Index
Win #452 Colt Shefta Waco, TX 1997 Camaro .205 11.987 110.65
R/U #450 James Stacy Justin, TX 2011 Chevy DEEP 11.868 115.57

13 Second Index
Win #462J John Long Jr Cleburne, TX 2001 Camaro .201 13.081 104.87

True Street Challenge
Win #800 Jason Glover Bryan, TX 1957 Chevy

Don’t fret for them anymore. Now there is a national series for those Ram tough fans too. The Mega Mopar Action series kicks off its first ever event this weekend with the Mopars at the Motorplex event.

Gates open at 9 a.m., time trials for racing starts at 10 a.m. and there is plenty of activities for all Mopar fans. Texas Motorplex will play host to an all Mopar party on May 19 with the region’s best Mopar car clubs, drag racing, swap meet, car corral, vendor midway, car show and more! MOPAR VERSUS THE WORLD will usher in the weekend when Mopar racers will take on any and all non-Mopar competitors during the Fast Friday event on Friday, May 18.

The new series, operated by the same group of national event tracks that manage the Super Chevy Show and Fun Ford Weekend series events, will feature the popular format of drag racing, car show, and swap meet attractions for fans of Dodge, Chrysler and Plymouth vehicles.

The series is planned to double or triple the number of events in 2013, potentially equaling the number of Super Chevy Shows and Fun Ford Weekend events, each currently hosting a 12-event national tour.

The popular Mopar Action magazine plays a role in the series, by providing its readers insight to upcoming attractions at the events, as well as providing post-event results for the drag racing and car show classes, as well as capturing images of the Mopar experience.

All of the tracks hosting Mega Mopar Action series events have had successful Mopar shows in the past, and can now combine their expertise into a national format.

The Motorplex, which has hosted “Mopars at the Motorplex” for more than 15 years, will kick-off to the 2012 Mega Mopar Action Series this spring.

“Texas Motorplex has been fortunate to work with the Dallas Mopar Club and Cowtown Mopars Performance Team to help build a very strong event for Mopar fans in Texas and the south central region,” said Motorplex President and GM, Gabrielle Stevenson. “We are proud to host the first official event of the new series.  It has been a pleasure to work with all of the tracks on our other series ventures featuring Chevrolet and Ford products and to compliment it with a Mopar series makes a lot of sense to all of the automotive enthusiasts that visit our track throughout the year.”

          Mega Mopar Action Series presents Mopars at the Motorplex May 19, 2012

 2012 Mopars at the Motorplex Guaranteed PAYOUT, Categories and Pricing

Participant entry fee: All Mopars at the Motorplex participants will be charged $25 (or just $20 in advance) to enter the event (Gate 10). Participants in Car Show, Show-n-Shine, Swap Meet and Car Corral will not have to pay additional fees.

Participants in LX Class, Super Pro, Electronics, Pro, Nostalgia Super Stock and Modern Hemi Shootout and Test-n-Tune are required to pay additional fees as follows when picking up goodie bags and tech cards at the Registration Center.

Category                                             Additional Fee                       Guaranteed Payout/Prizes

ECA Modern Hemi Shootout                           $40                              Win $1200, R/U $600

Texas Trailer Man Electronics                        $40                             Win $1000, R/U $500

Turner Sign System Nostalgia Super Stock     $40                              Win $1200, R/U $500

Nickles Auto Works Super Pro                        $40                              Win $800, R/U $400

Pro                                                                   $40                              Win $700, R/U $300

LX Sportsman                                                  $20                              Win $400, R/U $200

Dealer Manager’s Cup Race                          $10                              Winner takes trophy for 2012
Test-n-Tune                                                     $10                              Prizes, giveaways

All judged car show                                        $0                                Plaques, goodie bags, prizes

Show-n-Shine                                                  $0                                Goodie bags

Swap Meet                                                      $0                                Goodie bags

Car Corral                                                       $0                                Goodie bags

*Model Car Show*                                         $0                                Trophies

Spectator Ticket Prices

-          Adult/Crew/*Model Car Show participant*: $10

-          Youth (Age 13-17): $5

-          Children 12 & under are FREE

-          Every ticket includes a Pit Pass

Friday, May 18, 2012 – FAST FRIDAY: $15 to race, $10 to watch

6 p.m.:                         Fast Friday gates open

7 p.m.:                         Test-n-Tune

12 a.m.:                       Secure track

Saturday, May 19, 2012

9 a.m.:                         Gates open / participant parking
9 a.m.:                         Tech opens / VP Fuel Station opens
9 a.m.:                         Car show registration and setup (9 a.m. – noon)
10 a.m.:                       Open Time Trials for all race classes
10:30 a.m.:                  Car show judging seminar
Noon:                           ROUND ONE ELIMINATIONS
12-2 p.m.:                    Model Car Show Judging
3:30 p.m.:                    Car show awards
4:45 p.m.:                    PRO SHOW

Race Rules and Payouts

ECA- Evolution Custom Auto HEMI SHOOTOUT – ¼- mile

.500 full Tree, All Run, 2002 and newer
Win $1200, Runner-up $600, Semi $300, Qtrs $100, 8ths $50

Nickles Auto Works Super Pro- 1/8^th mile
7.50 and quicker, Full Tree, Dial Your Own Foot Break Class
Foot Brake, full tree, dial your own, all run field, no throttle stops, no trans brake, any power adder combo allowed, any tire size allowed, no weight limit
Winner $800, Runner-up $400, Semi’s $200, Qtrs $65

Texas Trailer Man Electronics- 1/8^th mile
All ET’s Run , Full Tree, Dial Your Own Electronics trans brake class (crosstalk on)
Electronics Class, box, trans brake, full tree, dial your own, all run field, no throttle stops, any power adder combo allowed, any tire size allowed, no weight limit
Winner $1000, Runner-up $500, Semi’s $250, Qtrs $100, 8ths $50

PRO – ¼ mile

11.70 & slower, Full Tree, Dial Your Own

No Electronics Class, no box, no trans brake, full tree, all run field, no throttle stops, any power adder combo allowed, any tire size allowed, no weight limit, must leave off foot brake
Winner $700, Runner-up $300, Semi’s $100, Qtrs $50,

LX SPORTSMAN – ¼ mile

DOT tires, All run Foot Break, Full Tree, Dial Your Own
No Electronics Class, no box, no trans brake, full tree, all run field, no throttle stops, any power adder combo allowed, any tire size allowed, no weight limit, must leave off foot brake
Winner $400, Runner-up $200, Semi’s $80, 8ths $45

Turner Sign Systems Nostalgia Super Stock – ¼- mile
Indexed, .500 full Tree, Foot Break
Win $1200, Runner-up $500, Semi’s $250, Qtrs $100
CLASS DESIGNATIONS & INDEX:
AAA/FX 08.75, AA/FX 09.00, A/FX 09.25, B/FX 09.50, C/FX 09.75, A/NSS 10.00, B/NSS 10.50, C/NSS 11.00, D/NSS 11.50, E/NSS 12.00, F/NSS 12.50, G/NSS 13.00

Nostalgia Super Stock Class Description:

Nostalgia Super Stock is an index-style foot brake only class for the year models, body styles, and engine combinations, which accurately represent those cars, which raced in the A/FX and Super Stock classes of the ’60s. Certain exceptions in the authenticity of these cars will be allowed. Among those exceptions, but not limited to, are factors concerning safety, equality in performance, availability, and durability. Classification will be based on a visual inspection and an E.T. range. No modifications, which alter the car from factory stock, are permitted unless they are specifically allowed in these rules. Sandbagging, excessive braking near the finish line or excessive mph for a given E.T. is subject to result in a disqualification. Nostalgia Super Stock is an all run field, and will compete on an NHRA Sportsman type ladder. The class will qualify by elapsed time closest to index, be paired according to qualifying positions, and then advance to eliminations. All qualifiers in Nostalgia Super Stock must have a valid elapsed time recorded to be placed into eliminator competition.

All Run, NHRA Sportsman Ladder, .500 Full Tree, Handicap Start.

ELIGIBLE YEAR MODELS AND BODY STYLES

The following is a list of cars/engines, which are allowed to compete in the Nostalgia Super Stock class: • AMC AMX: 1968 – 1969; 390
• Chevrolet Full Bodied: 1959-64; 348 & 409s, Z11 427
• Chevrolet Full Bodied: 1965-67; 396-454
• Chevrolet Chevelle: 1964 – 1967; 396-454
• Pontiac Full Bodied: 1959-67; 389-455
• Tempest/GTO: 1962-67; 389-455
• Ford Full Bodied: 1959-67; 390-427
• Ford Thunderbolt: 1964; 427
• Fairlane/Comet/Cyclone/Falcon: 1963-67; 390, 427
• Dodge/Plymouth Full Bodied: 1960-67; 383-440 wedge
• Dodge/Plymouth Full Bodied: 1964-67; Hemi
• Buick Full Bodied: 1960-67; 401-455
• Skylark GS: 1964-67; 400-401-455
• Chevelle: 1964-67; 396-454
• Oldsmobile Full Bodied: 1960-67; 394-400-455
• Cutlass/442: 1964-67; 400-455
• Dart/Barracuda: 1967-69; 383-440
• Dart/Barracuda: 1968; 426 Hemi

NSS Classes: All NSS class participants must declare and have posted the NSS class of choice prior to the 1st scheduled qualifying run in their respective eliminator or at the time of technical inspection. No change of class is permitted after the first scheduled qualifying round for the respective eliminator.

Dealer Manager’s Cup Race

Participants must be a manager at a Mopar Dealership and use a street legal vehicle.

Judged Car Show Categories:

Early Model Stock (1974 and older)

Early Model Modified (1974 and older)

Mid Range Mopar (1974-1997)

Modern Mopar (1998 and newer)

Truck/SUV/Jeep (All Years)

Exotic (Vipers, Prowlers)

Race Car

Specialty Awards will include: Best Wheels, Best Paint, Best Engine, Best Interior and Best in Show (Spectator Judged) and more.

Model Car Show Classes and Details: Model Car Show to be held in Champion’s Club

Builders 17 years old and younger
Models in this class may have some detailing to the builder’s desire.

Builders 18 years and older
Models in this class may have some detailing to the builder’s desire.

Best Mopar
Best Mopar model in the show; the model may be fully detailed.

Race Car
Race car models only, including drag racing, dirt track and NASCAR.

Best Paint
Best paint job on a model from all categories.
classes.

Best Detailed
This class is for models that have been highly detailed to look like a real car. This may include detailing in the interior, engine compartment and exterior detailing combined.

Best of Show
Best kit in the show

Want to see the view NHRA Funny Car legend and champion has when he lines up to race at Texas Motorplex? You can! If you are a legal driver with a street legal car… you can race at Texas Motorplex.

The community wins with Fast Friday! The open track allows all drivers a chance to fulfill their “need for speed” in a safer environment. Fast Friday is meant to help regular racers tune their super-fast cars, but also curb illegal street racing throughout the DFW Metroplex.

SCHEDULE: Gates open 6 p.m. Open time trials: 7 p.m. – Midnight TICKETS: Race for just $15, watch for only $10 (children 5 and under are free). Every ticket includes a pit pass.

CRUISE ALERT: Two Cruises Slated for Super Chevy Show at Texas Motorplex

What:              Super Chevy Show with a special tribute to all U.S. servicemen and women is THIS WEEKEND at Texas Motorplex.

The best way to get into the action is to CRUISE out to the event! Saturday’s cruise will include editors from Super Chevy Magazine!

 The action starts Thursday with an escorted cruise from Canton, Texas to bring the American Veterans Traveling Tribute wall to Texas Motorplex for the weekend display.

Saturday also starts with a cruise to the Motorplex with Super Chevy Magazine editors and photographers. Everyone will gather in Waxahachie (in front of the courthouse, corner of College Street and E. Main) for coffee, snacks and camaraderie. The cruise will depart at 9 a.m. and everyone will be led by police escort to the gates of Texas Motorplex.

WHERE:         Texas Motorplex, Ennis, Texas.  Track is located on Hwy. 287, two miles west of Ennis, between Interstates 35 and 45.

SCHEDULE:  THURSDAY, MAY 10 – Cruise the AVTT wall to the Motorplex. Cruisers meet in Canton from the Lewis Chevrolet dealership (385 West Dallas Street, Canton) at 3:30 p.m.; Welcome reception for the AVTT and cruisers in front of the Chevrolet Performance display starts at 5 p.m. with a DJ, drinks and appetizers.

FRIDAY, MAY 11 – Fast Friday gates open 6 p.m. for street legal racing including CHEVY VERSUS THE WORLD laps with the winner receiving special prizes; Racing ends at midnight.

SATURDAY, MAY 12 – Participant gates open 7 a.m., spectator gates open 8 a.m.; Super Chevy participant cruisers gather at 8 a.m. (College Street and E. Main Street in Waxahachie); Car show judging seminar 10:30 a.m.; Time trials start at 10 a.m.; BBQ 1-3 p.m.; Car show awards 3:30 p.m.; Jet cars 4 & 5 p.m.

CONTACT:    Texas Motorplex: (972) 878-2641, www.texasmotorplex.com

ENNIS, Texas (May 8, 2012) – The only way to make the country’s most beloved automotive brand car show and race better is to welcome and even more beloved veterans memorial. This year Super Chevy Show will feature the American Veterans Traveling Tribute wall – one of the most unique memorials in the country. What’s the best way to kick off such a dynamic event?

Cruising, of course!

The third of 12 national Super Chevy Show events presented by Chevy Performance will be held at Texas Motorplex this week, starting with an escorted cruise from Canton, Texas. The American Veterans Traveling Tribute wall will be on site all weekend and event organizers thought the best way to bring the wall to the famous facility was by escort.

“The wall honors all U.S. servicemen and women in all branches of service and we are proud to be able to host the wall this week. It’s truly an honor for all of North Texas,” Texas Motorplex owner Billy Meyer said. “Several emergency service organizations, motorcycle clubs and car clubs will be escorting the wall from Canton to the track where we will be waiting with music, drinks and food. It’s the perfect way to start an exciting weekend of Super Chevy Show events.

The Cost of Freedom Tribute includes statistics from each major U.S. conflict and 9/11 attacks, a 380-foot-long and eight-foot-high Vietnam Memorial with 51,000 inscribed names, a gold dog tag display, a tribute to law enforcement and firefighters as well as historical documents, for visitors to reflect on.

Once the wall has been properly welcomed to North Texas, it will be time to race! Fast Friday presents the first of three unique street race nights slated for 2012 when CHEVY VERSUS THE WORLD opens the gates for the best regional street racing. Street legal racing with special prizes, trophies and bragging right will be handed out during the Fast Friday event between 7 p.m. – midnight. Then it’s time to show off those Chevy bowties.

Super Chevy Show just wouldn’t be the same without a cruise to start the big day of awards and honors. Cruisers can meet Super Chevy Magazine’s Jim Campisano and Calin Head in downtown Waxahachie (College Street and E. Main Street in Waxahachie) and everyone can ride to the track together in style (shine that car up and smile for the cameras!) Cruisers will meet for coffee and snacks at 8 a.m. before leaving at 9 a.m. for the Super Chevy Show.

Gates for the event open at 7 a.m. and car show judging begins with a seminar at 10:30 a.m. Drag racing starts at 10 a.m. including Elaine Larsen’s jet cars making special appearances throughout the day. Car show awards start at 3:30 p.m. and final eliminations and the final jet car run are scheduled for 5 p.m.

WHAT:          The third of 12 Super Chevy Show events slated for 2012 will be held at Texas Motorplex, May 12, 2012. But the action heats up starting Thursday with an escorted cruise from Canton, Texas to bring the American Veterans Traveling Tribute wall to Texas Motorplex for the weekend display.

The Super Chevy Show is a celebration of one of America’s most popular brands. The Motorplex will be filled with a car show, swap meet, car corral, kid’s activities area and of course, drag racing with the region’s top bracket racers as well as other family-fun entertainment.

Saturday will also feature two special events: A cruise and a fund-raising motorcycle race. Anyone who wants to cruise to the Motorplex with Super Chevy Magazine editors and photographers will gather in downtown Waxahachie (in front of the courthouse, corner of College Street and E. Main, Waxahachie) for coffee, snacks and camaraderie. The cruise will depart Waxahachie at 9 a.m. and everyone will be led by escort to the gates of Texas Motorplex.

All entry fees for the Saturday Ennis Memorial Motorcycle Showdown will be donated to the Ennis Veteran’s Memorial committee for their memorial honoring United States veterans.

This year only: All car show and race winners will receive a special commemorative coin in addition to trophies and cash prizes (varies depending on category) that honors and supports the Ennis Veterans Memorial.

WHERE:        Texas Motorplex, Ennis, Texas.  Track is located on Hwy. 287, two miles west of Ennis, between Interstates 35 and 45.

SCHEDULE: THURSDAY, MAY 10 – Cruise the AVTT wall to the Motorplex. Cruisers meet in Canton from the Lewis Chevrolet dealership (385 West Dallas Street, Canton) at 3:30 p.m.; Waxahachie Chamber Fun Bunch reception starts at 4:30 p.m. Welcome reception for the AVTT and cruisers in front of the Chevrolet Performance display starts at 5 p.m. with a live DJ, drinks and appetizers.

FRIDAY, MAY 11 – Fast Friday gates open 6 p.m. for street legal racing including CHEVY VERSUS THE WORLD laps with the winner receiving special prizes; Racing ends at midnight.

SATURDAY, MAY 12 – Participant gates open 7 a.m., spectator gates open 8 a.m.; American Traveling Tribute wall viewing and photos available from 8 a.m. until closing; Super Chevy participant cruisers gather at 8 a.m. (College Street and E. Main Street in Waxahachie); Car show judging seminar 10:30 a.m.; Time trials start at 10 a.m.; the Aeromotive Eliminator Award will be given during the first round of the DriveDuracell.com Fast GM class; Live band and BBQ 1-3 p.m.; Car show awards 3:30 p.m.; Pro Show 6 p.m.

TICKETS:     FREE PARKING FOR SPECTATORS:
                                                                                                    Fri       Sat

Adult:                                                                                      $10      $15
Children 12 and under FREE; Youth (13-17):           $5        $5 

PARTICIPANT ENTRY FEES:

Friday Test ‘n’ Tune: $15 — Saturday Test-n-tune: $35
DriveDuracell.com Fast GM (Electronics): $70 ($1,200 to win)
Quick GM (No E): $70 ($1,000 to win)
Car Show (judged class): $25
Show & Shine (not-judged):  $25
Heads Up Index (11, 12, 13): $40 ($250 to win each class)
CamaroGuys.com 5^th Gen Camaro Shootout: $35 (race AND show for just $40)
Corvette Showdown: $35
Veterans Memorial Motorcycle Showdown: $25 (all fees donated to memorial)
Tuff Trucks: $25
Dial for Dollars: $20
True Street GM: $40 ($250 to win)
Car Corral: $25
Swap Meet: $25

CONTACT:  Texas Motorplex: (972) 878-2641, www.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.

Our friends at Chevrolet Performance always bring a fleet of unique specialty vehicles to the Super Chevy Show events that provide lots of eye candy for fans and enthusiasts. However, this weekend, attendees will get to see a unique Chevrolet First Responder Silverado that tells a compelling story by paying homage to the brave men and women who put themselves in harm’s way to protect others.

Chevrolet Performance and the GM Military Discount Program have partnered with world-renowned artist Mickey Harris to create a First Responder Silverado that captures powerful and moving images from September 11, 2001. Each side of the truck features airbrushed murals, depicting different scenes of the fateful attacks on New York City and the Pentagon, along with a small piece of glass recovered from the Twin Towers site. The tonneau cover also features the names of the 441 brave first responders that made the ultimate sacrifice on that tragic day.

The First Responder Silverado is a rolling tribute that salutes everyone that acted valiantly that day and will be on display in the Chevrolet Performance Display all weekend. Please make sure to stop by to see this unique and stunning truck.

Texas Motorplex bracket racing includes cars that run the Electronics and No Electronics as well as three categories in the Jr. Drag Racing League. Texas Motorplex track champions are crowned at the end of the year with a racer reception along with additional prizes and money. Gold Cards are honored throughout the season.

SCHEDULE: Gates open 8:30 a.m.; Racers for Christ services to be held at 9 a.m. in Champion’s Club; Open time trials (quarter-mile): 10 a.m. – noon; Eliminations (eighth-mile) start at 12:15 p.m.

ENTRY FEE: Jr. Dragster entry fee: $20 per category, per race. No Electronics entry: $50 with guaranteed money for winner ($600) and runner up ($400). Electronics entry: $60with guaranteed money for winner ($800) and runner up ($500). TICKETS: Adults $10; Youth tickets (6-15 years old) $5; Children 5 and under are free. Every ticket includes a pit pass.