Tue, 11 Oct 2022, 20:20 PM Epic Group of NHRA Superstars Scheduled for Fan Fest to Kick Off Fall Nationals

Courtesy of Elon Werner, Werner Communications

ENNIS, Texas - The official start of the Texas NHRA Fall Nationals at the historic Texas Motorplex will rev up with an epic line up of NHRA drivers and riders for the Pre-Stage Fan Fest in downtown Waxahachie, Texas, including world champions in all four Camping World Drag Racing Series as well as 15 Texas Fall Nationals professional winners. October 13. Over 50 NHRA Camping World Series drivers and riders including fan favorites John Force, Ron Capps, Antron Brown, Texans Steve Torrence and Erica Enders, Matt and Angie Smith are scheduled to sign autographs at this free event held for the second consecutive year at Railyard Park just south of the historic Waxahachie town square.

"Last year we had a tremendous group of drivers and riders and we have exceeded that number this year," said Christie Meyer Johnson, co-owner of Texas Motorplex. "The support we get from the drivers and riders is amazing and this free event is one of the highlights of the Stampede of Speed. Fans can get autographs at the races, but the Pre-Stage Fan Fest is the best opportunity to meet all the stars for free, in a relaxed fun environment."

2021 Fan Fest downtown Waxahachie

Reigning 2021 Fall Nationals champions Justin Ashley, Greg Anderson and Matt Smith will be in attendance as well as local driver Buddy Hull and Austin residents Alexis DeJoria and 8-time world champion Tony Schumacher. Drivers racing in Pro Mod will also join the group that includes some of the biggest names in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle. 2022 NHRA championship contenders Robert Hight, Matt Hagan, J.R. Todd, Shawn Langdon, Doug Kalitta and Leah Pruett will be on-site from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. signing at this free event which begins with food trucks, live music and activities for the whole family from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.

A complete list of drivers who have planned on attending is below and as always, this list is subject to additions and deletions.

 
J.R. Todd                 Funny Car                     Alex Laughlin          Top Fuel
Tim Wilkerson             Funny Car                     Clay Millican          Top Fuel
John Force                Funny Car                     Doug Kalitta           Top Fuel
Robert Hight              Funny Car                     Shawn Langdon          Top Fuel
Paul Lee                  Funny Car                     Brittany Force         Top Fuel
Terry Haddock             Funny Car                     Austin Prock           Top Fuel
Matt Hagan                Funny Car                     Steve Torrence         Top Fuel
Alexis DeJoria            Funny Car                     Josh Hart              Top Fuel
Camrie Caruso             Pro Stock                     Tony Schumacher        Top Fuel
Dallas Glenn              Pro Stock                     Billy Torrence         Top Fuel
Greg Anderson             Pro Stock                     Krista Baldwin         Top Fuel
Erica Enders              Pro Stock                     Mike Salinas           Top Fuel
Bo Butner                 Pro Stock                     Buddy Hull             Top Fuel
Fernando Cuadra           Pro Stock                     Leah Pruett            Top Fuel
Fernando Cuadra Jr        Pro Stock                     Antron Brown           Top Fuel
Cristian Cuadra           Pro Stock                     Scott Palmer           Top Fuel
Joey Gladstone            Pro Stock Motorcycle          Angelle Sampey         Pro Stock Motorcycle
Steve Johnson             Pro Stock Motorcycle          Matt Smith             Pro Stock Motorcycle
Ryan Oehler               Pro Stock Motorcycle          Angie Smith            Pro Stock Motorcycle
Jianna Salinas            Pro Stock Motorcycle          Jasmine Salinas        Top Alcohol Dragster
Eddie Krawiec             Pro Stock Motorcycle          Travis Shumake         Top Alcohol Dragster
Lyle Barnett              Pro Mod                       Stevie Jackson         Pro Mod
Mike Theiland             Pro Mod                       JR Gray                Pro Mod
Stan Shelton              Pro Mod                       Kevin Rivenbark        Pro Mod

For more information on the Pre-Stage Fan Fest or the Stampede of Speed visit www.stampedeofspeed.com. The Texas NHRA Fall Nationals, the fourth Countdown playoff race, will be contested from October 13-16 at Texas Motorplex.