TEXASMOTORPLEX

Texas Motorplex hosts a National Hot Rod Event each racing season which draws fans from across the globe.

considered one of the finest one-quarter mile drag racing facilities in the nation.

he Texas Motorplex is known nationwide for being the host of the prestigious Texas Fall Nationals Stampede of Speed (Oct. 6-15, 2023) event each fall, but it’s also a year-round racing center, located about two miles west of Ennis. Events start in February and run through November, among them National Hot Rod Diesel Association events, Import Face Offs, car shows, and Fast Fridays.

Fast Fridays give people a chance to take their own cars to the strip to give drag racing a try. It’s a way for people to legally satisfy their need for speed, and for a very reasonable fee. Anyone can head to the track and race unlimited times.

Home of the world speed record of 333.95 mph, the Texas Motorplex is

Constructed in 1986 by Billy Meyer, the Texas Motorplex is known across the country as “the ultimate drag racing facility” both by drivers and the fans alike. The Motorplex hosts over 90 events each year, with 500,000 fans visiting the race track annually. Ennis welcomes the racers and race fans with open arms.

If you are just visiting or planning to come back, be sure to get your hotel reservations early. Ennis is blessed with great lodging, and accommodations fill up as fast as a dragster on the strip.