TEXAS MOTORPLEX TO FEATURE THE COST OF FREEDOM TRIBUTE AT SUPER CHEVY SHOW EVENT

ENNIS, Texas, (Jan. 24, 2012) – The Texas Motorplex has partnered with the American Veterans Traveling Tribute to bring the Cost of Freedom Tribute to the Super Chevy Show on Friday, May 11 and Saturday, May 12, 2012 to benefit the proposed Ennis Veteran’s Memorial, located a few miles from the track. In honor of all American Heroes, the Tribute will be escorted from downtown Dallas to the track on Thursday, May 10 with a special event to greet the tribute. Details to be announced soon. By traveling across the USA, the American Veterans Traveling Tribute (AVTT) provides a forum for members of each community to gather and Honor-Respect-Remember those who have protected and defended the United States and its freedom, with the Cost of Freedom Tribute. “The Wall honors veterans and those killed in the line of duty in the most respectful and dramatic way,” said Gabrielle Stevenson, President [...]

Mega Mopar Action Series to Host Four National Events in 2012

Jan. 12, 2012 – Texas Motorplex will officially launch the inaugural event in the Mega Mopar Action Series on Saturday, May 19.  The new series, operated by the same group of national event tracks that manage the Super Chevy Show and Fun Ford Weekend series events, will feature the popular format of drag racing, car show, and swap meet attractions for fans of Dodge, Chrysler and Plymouth vehicles. The series will host four events during the 2012 season beginning in Dallas, then moving to Denver at Bandimere Speedway (Sunday, June 3), followed by a stop one week later at Maple Grove Raceway just outside Reading, PA (Saturday and Sunday, June 9-10), and completing the 2012 tour at Virginia Motorsports Park in late September (Saturday and Sunday, September 22-23). The series is planned to double or triple the number of events in 2013, potentially equaling the number of Super Chevy Shows [...]

Courtney Force, Traxxas team up for 2012 rookie Funny Car run

ADRL Releases 2012 Pre-Registration Information For Pro Junior Dragster

Penske Racing Shocks Becomes Official ADRL Sponsor For First Time In 2012

    OFALLON, MO (January 5, 2012) In its first foray into the American Drag Racing League (ADRL) in 2011, Penske Racing Shocks were a major contributor for championship competitors in several categories. Now, Penske Racing Shocks will be a sponsor for the first time in the ADRL in 2012. The worlds premier eighth-mile drag racing league announced the sponsorship on Thursday, forging an already strong partnership with one of the industry leaders. After seeing the car count at each race, the large fanbase and how the ADRL and each event is ran, we definitely wanted to be part of the 2012 season. Theres a tremendous amount of potential in the ADRL, Penske Racing Shocks Drag Department Marketing Manager Adam Lambert said. The ADRL is constantly evolving, getting faster and improving and thats exciting to see. Theres so many new things going on and we want to give back to [...]

TEXAS MOTORPLEX ANNOUNCES EVENT DETAILS AND ADVANCE TICKETS FOR THE 2012 SUPER CHEVY SHOW

ENNIS, Texas. (January 5, 2012) – The new year gives Chevrolet enthusiasts a fresh start and the opportunity to purchase advance tickets and preregister for one of the most popular automotive events in North Texas. Texas Motorplex will host the third event in the 2012 Super Chevy Show series, May 11 – 12, 2012 in Ennis, Texas. The Super Chevy Show at Texas Motorplex will include exclusive Chevy-Bodied and Chevy-Powered Drag Racing Bracket Eliminations, judged Car Show and non-judged Show & Shine, Autocross, Swap Meet, and Midway showcasing event sponsors and vendors specializing in GM restoration and aftermarket products. In addition, there will be special Bracket Classes, Index classes, a 5th Gen Camaro Shootout, Corvette Showdown and Tuff Trucks classes. The Car Show area will feature special events such as, live music and the popular Revell “Make ‘n Take” activity for kids in the Car Show Tent. “Super Chevy Show [...]