From exhilarating NHRA races to vibrant music events, each day is packed with action. Click through for more details or to secure your tickets, and make sure you don't miss any of the excitement at the Texas Motorplex.
Saddle up for a Texas tradition! The Stampede of Speed kicks off with a high-noon cattle drive through downtown Waxahachie, officially starting the Fastest Ten Days in Texas!
Meet your favorite NHRA and JEGS All-Star drivers at the Pre-Stage Fan Fest in Railyard Park (downtown Waxahachie)! Enjoy live music, free autographs, and a festival vibe as Stampede of Speed hits full throttle.
Stars of Texas opens with a full dose of Lone Star soul, headlined by Texas icon Pat Green. William Clark Green and Colby Lee Swift round out the night with storytelling songs and homegrown grit. Bring your crew, claim your camp spot, and let the weekend begin.
Stars of Texas turns up the heat with bull riding, BBQ, and a stacked concert lineup including Chris Young, Ashley McBryde, Ned LeDoux, and Coffey Anderson. Plus: jet cars, match races, and a lantern release under the stars.
Close out the Stars of Texas Festival with a day built for boots, horsepower, and heart. Sunday’s lineup brings country legends Clint Black, Mark Chesnutt, Mark Wills, and Gary P. Nunn to the main stage for a night of unforgettable music under the Texas stars.
The racing ramps up as sportsman drivers take over the track for Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series action. Catch competitive qualifying in Stock, Super Stock, Super Comp, and more.
It’s no-holds-barred bracket racing in the Stampede Shootout—plus a full day of Lucas Oil Sportsman Series action. Watch the best duke it out for bragging rights and big prizes.
The 5th annual Champion’s Dinner on Wednesday, October 8, honors the 2024 NHRA Texas Fall Nationals winners—Justin Ashley (Top Fuel), Matt Hagan (Funny Car), Jeg Coughlin Jr. (Pro Stock), and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle)—inside the upscale Champions Club. This invite-only evening features a cocktail hour, plated dinner, photo ops, a Q&A with NHRA announcer Joe Castello, and a post-dinner concert celebrating the Motorplex’s 40th season.
The action starts here. Watch the best Sportsman racers in the country hit the track for JEGS All-Star qualifying. It’s the first look at who’s bringing the heat for the NHRA Texas Fall Nationals—and the start of four straight days of championship-level racing.
Thursday brings the heat with full-day Sportsman qualifying and the continuation of JEGS All-Star competition. Every pass down the track builds toward the NHRA Texas Fall Nationals main event. This is your first chance to feel the playoff pressure and see legends in the making.
Two rounds of NHRA Pro qualifying heat up the Motorplex—one during the day, one under the lights. JEGS All-Stars and Sportsman racers continue to battle heading into the weekend. Cut out of work at 5PM and still catch the show: night racing under the lights is pure Texas magic you have to experience for yourself.
Saturday is packed with action. It’s the final day of NHRA Pro qualifying, as drivers battle for the #1 spot, and the grand finale of the JEGS All-Stars. Cap off the night at the DRAW Auction in the Champions Club, supporting racers and families who need it most.
The action starts here. Watch the best Sportsman racers in the country hit the track for JEGS All-Star qualifying. It’s the first look at who’s bringing the heat for the NHRA Texas Fall Nationals—and the start of four straight days of championship-level racing.
Thursday brings the heat with full-day Sportsman qualifying and the continuation of JEGS All-Star competition. Every pass down the track builds toward the NHRA Texas Fall Nationals main event. This is your first chance to feel the playoff pressure and see legends in the making.
Two rounds of NHRA Pro qualifying heat up the Motorplex—one during the day, one under the lights. JEGS All-Stars and Sportsman racers continue to battle heading into the weekend. Cut out of work at 5PM and still catch the show: night racing under the lights is pure Texas magic you have to experience for yourself.
Saturday is packed with action. It’s the final day of NHRA Pro qualifying, as drivers battle for the #1 spot, and the grand finale of the JEGS All-Stars. Cap off the night at the DRAW Auction in the Champions Club, supporting racers and families who need it most.
This is the moment the entire Stampede of Speed has been building toward. Everything this week leads to Race Day at the NHRA Texas Fall Nationals—the fourth of six playoff battles. Witness our legendary opening ceremonies, join the Track Walk, and celebrate in the winners circle. See who takes home the coveted cowboy hat and writes their name into 40 years of Motorplex history.
Experience the full excitement of the Stampede of Speed with our comprehensive 10-Day Pass! This pass grants you access to all ticketed racing events and the Stars of Texas Music Fest, ensuring you don’t miss a moment of the action-packed festivities from October 4-13, 2024. Immerse yourself in the ultimate motorsports and music festival experience with this all-inclusive pass.
The Best Value Seats at the Motorplex. Super Seats put you right in the middle of the action—close to the racer pits, food court, and just steps away from the suite towers.These reserved seats offer an incredible view without the VIP price tag. With new lower pricing for 2025, Super Seats are the best buy in the house for catching every launch, burnout, and pass at the Stampede of Speed.
One Pass. Every Event. Full-Throttle Access. The 10-Day Stampede of Speed Pass gives you a General Admission ticket to every single event on the calendar—from the downtown Cattle Drive to Friday Night Live, the Stars of Texas Music Festival, Lucas Oil Divisional races, and the NHRA Texas Fall Nationals playoffs. No ticket juggling. No missing out. Just 10 straight days of racing, music, BBQ, and Texas pride.
The Texas Motorplex Back Forty Campground offers convenient access for all 10 days of the event. Open 24/7, it operates on a first-come, first-served basis with bathrooms on site. No prorated or daily rates available.