Oct 12 - 15
2023
Event Info
The Countdown to the Championship blazes into Texas for the Stampede of Speed week, capped off with the Texas NHRA FallNationals. The Stampede of Speed is a ten-day festival of music, drag racing and amazing fan experiences leading up to the Texas NHRA FallNationals hosted at the historic Texas Motorplex, located just 35 minutes from Dallas and Fort Worth. Each day is packed with fun for the entire family. Come see why the Stampede of Speed is the FASTEST TEN DAYS IN TEXAS!
Racing action is sure to be exciting as NHRA teams continue the battle for a championship in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship playoffs.
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Event Schedule
| Thursday, October 12 | |
| Sportsman Qualifying Session | 8:30 a.m. |
| Top Alcohol Qualifying Session | 4:30 p.m. |
| "Pre-Stage Fanfest" in Waxahachie at Railyard Park (455 S College St. Waxahachie, TX 75165) | 6:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. Autograph Session 7:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. |
Friday, October 13 | Complete Racing Schedule |
| Sportsman Eliminations | 8:00 a.m. |
| Top Alcohol Qualifying Session | 11:45 a.m. |
| Midway Open/Suggested Time of Arrival | 1:00 p.m. |
| JEGS Allstars Pre-Race Ceremonies | 1:00 p.m. |
| JEGS Allstars Eliminations - Round 1 | 1:30 p.m. |
| Science of the Starting Line with Kurt Johnson at the Nitro Alley Stage | 2:00 p.m. |
| Welcome Center Autograph Session with John Force Racing, plus Shawn Langdon and JR Todd | 2:00 p.m. |
| 10 Questions with Robert Hight at the Nitro Alley Stage | 2:30 p.m. |
| Welcome Center Autograph Session with Greg Anderson, Kyle Koretsky, Dallas Glenn, and Eric Latino | 2:30 p.m. |
| Top Alcohol Qualifying Session | 3:00 p.m. |
| Factory Stock Showdown Qualifying Session | 3:30 p.m. |
| Jr Dragster Shootout Time Trial | 3:45 p.m. |
| Pro Stock Qualifying Session (Motorcycle & Car) | 4:00 p.m. |
| Nitro Qualifying Session (Funny Car & Top Fuel) | 5:00 p.m. |
| Welcome Center Autograph Session with Clay Millican & Krista Baldwin | 6:00 p.m. |
| JEGS Top Alcohol Allstars Eliminations - Round 2 | 6:00 p.m. |
| Welcome Center Autograph Session with Buddy Hull & Camrie Caruso | 6:15 p.m. |
| Factory Stock Showdown Qualifying Session | 6:15 p.m. |
| Jr Dragster Shootout Time Trial | 6:30 p.m. |
| Opening Ceremonies | 6:45 p.m. |
| Pro Stock Qualifying Session (Motorcycle & Car) | 7:00 p.m. |
| Nitro Qualifying Session (Funny Car & Top Fuel) | 8:00 p.m. |
| Drone Show | 9:00 p.m. |
| The Game X Change jet dragster exhibition | 9:00 p.m. |
| Fireworks | 9:05 p.m. |
| Party on the Starting Line | After Fireworks |
SATURDAY, October 14 | |
| Sportsman Eliminations | 8:00 a.m. |
| Midway Opens (Suggested arrival time) | 10:00 a.m. |
| Top Alcohol Eliminations- Round 1 | 10:30 a.m. |
| Live NHRA Insider Podcast at the Nitro Alley Stage | 10:45 a.m. |
| Welcome Center Autograph Session with Chris & Mason McGaha | 11:00 a.m. |
| Welcome Center Autograph Session with Team Elite Motorsports | 11:30 a.m. |
| Nitro School with Scott Palmer at the Nitro Alley Stage | 11:30 a.m. |
| Toyota Autograph Session at the Toyota Midway Display | 11:30 a.m. |
| JEGS Allstars Eliminations - Semi Finals | 11:30 a.m. |
| Pro Stock Motorcycle Autograph Session at the Welcome Center | 12:00 p.m. |
| Factory Stock Showdown Eliminations - Round 1 | 12:00 p.m. |
| Jr Dragster Shootout Eliminations - Round 1 | 12:15 p.m. |
| Welcome Center Autograph Session with Tony Schumacher | 12:30 p.m. |
| Pro Stock Qualifying Session (Car & Motorcycle) | 1:00 p.m. |
| Nitro Qualifying Session (Top Fuel & Funny Car) | 2:00 p.m. |
| Welcome Center Autograph Session with Josh Hart | 3:00 p.m. |
| JEGS Allstars Eliminations - Finals | 3:00 p.m. |
| Welcome Center Autograph Session with Darrell Gwynn and Antron Brown | 3:15 p.m. |
| Factory Stock Showdown Eliminations - Round 2 | 3:30 p.m. |
| Jr Dragster Shootout Eliminations - Round 2 | 3:45 p.m. |
| Pro Stock Qualifying Session (Car & Motorcycle) | 4:00 p.m. |
| Nitro Qualifying Session (Top Fuel & Funny Car) | 5:00 p.m. |
| Factory Stock Showdown Eliminations - Round 3 | 6:00 p.m. |
| Top Alcohol Eliminations - Round 2 | 6:05 p.m. |
| Sportsman Eliminations | 6:35 p.m. |
Sunday, October 18 | |
| Midway Open/Suggested Time of Arrival | 10:00 a.m. |
| Stephenville High School Drum Line Performances Throughout the Day | |
| SealMaster Track Walk and Pre-Race Ceremonies on the Starting Line | 11:00 a.m. |
| Nitro Eliminations (Top Fuel & Funny Car) - Round 1 | 12:00 p.m. |
| Pro Stock Eliminations (Car & Motorcycle) - Round 1 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Nitro Eliminations (Top Fuel & Funny Car) - Round 2 | 1:55 p.m. |
| Pro Stock Eliminations (Car & Motorcycle) - Round 2 | 2:25 p.m. |
| Top Alcohol Eliminations - Semi-Finals | 2:45 p.m. |
| Factory Stock Showdown Eliminations - Semi-Finals | 3:00 p.m. |
Nitro Eliminations (Top Fuel & Funny Car) - Semi-Finals | 3:25 p.m. |
| Pro Stock Eliminations (Car & Motorcycle)- Semi-Finals | 3:40 p.m. |
| Jr Dragster Shootout Eliminations - Final | 3:50 p.m. |
| Top Alcohol Eliminations - Finals | 3:55 p.m. |
| Sportsman Eliminations - Finals | 3:45 p.m. |
| Factory Stock Showdown Eliminations -Finals | 4:15 p.m. |
| Pro Stock Eliminations (Car & Motorcycle) - Finals | 4:40 p.m. |
| Nitro Eliminations (Funny Car & Top Fuel) - Finals | 4:50 p.m. |
| All times are Central Daylight Time *Schedule subject to change* |
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