Tue, 02 Dec 2014, 08:17 AM Texas Motorplex Releases 2015 Schedule

Courtesy of Gabrielle Stevenson 30TH Anniversary AAA Texas NHRA Fall Nationals Moves to October

ENNIS, Texas -- Texas Motorplex has released its 2015 schedule, with several changes for the upcoming 2015 season.

The biggest change is one fans have been asking for - the 30th Anniversary AAA Texas NHRA Fall Nationals will be held Oct. 15-18, 2015. The weather will certainly be cooler than the traditional September date, opening the chance for records to be set in the fourth of six NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing playoff events. "The 30th Anniversary event is going to be one for the record books," Texas Motorplex owner Billy Meyer said. "We have been planning this event for a few years and will unveil surprises for the best fans in drag racing in the months leading up to this monumental event. "The date change is something we all wanted - especially our fans - and I'm happy we can finally deliver the later date to ensure cooler weather and even more vitally important playoff racing." The Motorplex made a big change to the street racing program, adding more Fast Friday street legal events and launching a new INSTANT GREEN STREET event to be held on Saturdays. Both street legal events will be open to anyone with a street legal vehicle and a valid driver's license, allowing people to unleash their need for speed in a safer environment. "Our street legal programs are so important because it allows people to get off the highways and other public areas where they can harm themselves and others and come out to a facility that is safer and more controlled," Texas Motorplex General Manager, Gabrielle Stevenson, said. "We have the best track crew in Texas and they are willing to help first-time racers as well as seasoned veterans who are out to set personal records. "The street legal programs at Texas Motorplex are a true benefit to our community as they keep would-be illegal street racers off public roads." The schedule also features fan favorite events including two NHRDA diesel racing events (Texas Diesel Nationals in April, World Finals in October), two Import Face Off events (spring in March, fall in November), car club events and of course, car shows: Mega Mopar Action series in March, Super Chevy Show in May and Fun Ford Series in November. Check www.texasmotorplex.com for updated schedule information, tickets 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.

2015 Texas Motorplex schedule of events

FEBRUARY:
28: Test-n-Tune

MARCH:
1: Import Face Off
6: Fast Friday
6-7: Knights of Columbus BBQ Cook-off
7: Bracket - points race 1 
8: Bracket - points race 2
13: Fast Friday
14: Bracket - points race 3 
19-21: PDRA Pro Mod National Season Kickoff
27: Fast Friday
28: Mega Mopar Action
29: Muscle Car Club Challenge

APRIL: 
10: NHRDA Sled Pull
11: NHRDA Texas Diesel Nationals
16-19: NHRA Lucas Oíl Divisional

MAY: 
2: INSTANT GREEN STREET: Import vs Domestic 
8: Fast Friday
9: Bracket - points race 4 
15: Fast Friday
16-17: Super Chevy Show
22: Fast Friday
23: Memorial Day Bracket Bash - points race 5
24: Memorial Day Bracket Bash - points race 6

JUNE:
5: Fast Friday
12: Fast Friday
13: Bracket - points race 7
20: INSTANT GREEN STREET: Import vs Domestic
26: Fast Friday
27: Bracket - points race 8

JULY:
10: Fast Friday
11: Bracket points race 9 
18: INSTANT GREEN STREET: Import vs Domestic
24: Fast Friday
25: Bracket - points race 10 
31: Fast Friday

AUGUST:
1: Bracket - points race 11 
7: Fast Friday
8: Bracket points race 12 
15: INSTANT GREEN STREET: Import vs Domestic
21: Fast Friday
22: Bracket - points race 13 

SEPTEMBER: 
5: INSTANT GREEN STREET: Import vs Domestic
11-13: Jr Dragster E.T. Bracket Finals
20: Muscle Car Club Challenge
24-27: Summit E.T. Bracket Finals

OCTOBER: 
2-3: NHRDA World Finals
15-18: 30th Anniversary AAA Texas NHRA Fall Nationals

NOVEMBER: 
1: Muscle Car Club Challenge
6: Fast Friday
7: Fun Ford Series
8: Import Face 
14: INSTANT GREEN STREET: Import vs. Domestic
21: INSTANT GREEN STREET: Import vs. Domestic