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The official start of the Texas NHRA FallNationals at the historic Texas Motorplex begins Oct. 10 with an epic lineup of NHRA competitors at the Pre-Stage Fan Fest in downtown Waxahachie, Texas, including current and former world champions in all four NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series categories, as well as nearly two dozen Texas FallNationals Professional winners.
 
More than 50 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series stars, including fan-favorites Justin Ashley, Ron Capps, Antron Brown, Texans Steve Torrence and Erica Enders, and Matt and Angie Smith are scheduled to sign autographs from 7-8:30 p.m. at this free event, which takes place for the fourth consecutive year at Railyard Park, just south of the historic Waxahachie town square. The JEGS Allstars participants will once again join the festivities, allowing fans to meet and greet some of the best Sportsman racers from across the country as well.
 
“Every year, the Pre-Stage Fan Fest gets bigger and bigger,” said Christie Meyer Johnson, Texas Motorplex co-owner. “We love having so many drivers spend time with the fans before the race starts. Last year, we added the JEGS Allstars participants, and now, we have one of the largest autograph sessions in all motorsports. This year, we have added Andy Ross to the main stage to rock out for all our fans in attendance.”
 
Reigning 2023 Texas FallNationals champions Matt Hagan, Erica Enders, and Gaige Herrera will be in attendance, as well as local drivers Buddy Hull and Kebin Kinsley. Austin residents Alexis DeJoria and eight-time world champion Tony Schumacher, along with Temple, Texas’ Terry Haddock will represent the Lone Star State.
 
Some of the biggest names in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle will also join the Texas contingent, including 2024 NHRA championship contenders Tony Stewart, Austin Prock, Dallas Glenn, Aaron Stanfield, J.R. Todd, Shawn Langdon, and Josh Hart will be on-site from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. signing autographs.
 
The free event, which begins with food trucks, live music, and activities for the whole family, takes place from 6-9 p.m.

A complete list of drivers who are scheduled to attend:
 

For more information on the Pre-Stage Fan Fest or the Stampede of Speed, visit www.stampedeofspeed.com. The Texas NHRA FallNationals, the fourth race in the NHRA Countdown to the Championship playoffs, will be contested from Oct. 9-13 at Texas Motorplex.