NHRA Texas FallNationals
Built in 1986 by former funny car driver Billy Meyer, the Motorplex was the first NHRA super track and features a quarter-mile concrete drag strip located near Ennis south of Dallas. It annually hosts the Texas NHRA FallNationals each October, when hundreds of professional and amateur drag racers compete for over 2 million dollars in prize money. The 41st annual Texas NHRA FallNationals kicks off the second half of the Countdown to the Championship, making it a crucial playoff event in the season.
Schedule
| Start | Session | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16:00 | Sportsman Qualifying & Time Trials | 14 Oct 2026 | Finished |
| 22:30 | Top Dragster, Competition Eliminator & Top Sportsman Qualifying Session | 14 Oct 2026 | Finished |
| 14:00 | Sportsman Qualifying & Time Trials | 15 Oct 2026 | Finished |
| 19:00 | Sportsman Eliminations | 15 Oct 2026 | Finished |
| 22:00 | Top Alcohol Qualifying Session | 15 Oct 2026 | Finished |
| 23:00 | Top Dragster, Competition Eliminator & Top Sportsman Qualifying Session | 15 Oct 2026 | Finished |
| 14:00 | Sportsman Eliminations | 16 Oct 2026 | Finished |
| 17:00 | Top Alcohol Qualifying Session | 16 Oct 2026 | Finished |
| 17:55 | Summit JDRL National Shootout Qualifying Session | 16 Oct 2026 | Finished |
| 18:00 | Factory Stock Showdown Qualifying Session | 16 Oct 2026 | Finished |
| 19:30 | JEGS Allstars Eliminations - Round 1 | 16 Oct 2026 | Finished |
| 20:45 | Top Alcohol Qualifying Session | 16 Oct 2026 | Finished |
| 21:15 | Summit JDRL National Shootout Qualifying Session | 16 Oct 2026 | Finished |
| 21:20 | Factory Stock Showdown Qualifying Session | 16 Oct 2026 | Finished |
| 21:30 | Right Trailers Outlaw Street Series Qualifying | 16 Oct 2026 | Finished |
| 22:15 | Pro Stock Motorcycle & Pro Stock Qualifying | 16 Oct 2026 | Finished |
| 23:15 | Nitro Qualifying Session | 16 Oct 2026 | Finished |
| 00:15 | JEGS Allstars Top Alcohol Eliminations - Semifinals | 17 Oct 2026 | Finished |
| 00:30 | Right Trailers Outlaw Street Series Qualifying | 17 Oct 2026 | Finished |
| 00:45 | Opening Ceremonies | 17 Oct 2026 | Finished |
| 路 | Pro Stock Motorcycle & Pro Stock Qualifying | 17 Oct 2026 | |
| 02:00 | Nitro Qualifying Session | 17 Oct 2026 | Finished |
All times in Europe/London.
Where to watch
Start: 17 Oct 2026, 00:15 (Europe/London)
Broadcasters usually go on air 15 to 30 minutes before the start.
- NHRA YouTube free to air 馃嚛馃嚜 Germany Highlights und ausgew盲hlte L盲ufe
- FOX / FS1 pay TV 馃嚭馃嚫 United States Live und zeitversetzt in den USA
- NHRA.tv subscription 馃嚛馃嚜 Germany Serieneigener Stream, weltweit
Tickets
Qualifying and starting grid
The qualifying result will appear here as soon as it is available.
Race result
The race result will appear here as soon as it is available.
About this race
The NHRA Drag Racing held NHRA Texas FallNationals on Wednesday, 14 October 2026. It was held at Texas Motorplex.
The circuit is located in Ennis, United States and measures 0.402 kilometres and opened in 1986.
Texas Motorplex in Ennis is a quarter-mile drag strip facility that opened in 1986. It was the first NHRA super track and the first drag racing facility ever constructed entirely of concrete. The track is home to the Texas NHRA FallNationals held in October, where professional and amateur racers compete for over two million dollars in prize money. In addition to the FallNationals, the facility hosts various motorsport and car show events between March and November. The grounds include a Champions Club facility that provides fully catered events throughout the year.
The race was shown free to air on NHRA YouTube. Every broadcaster with country and access is listed in the broadcast section.
Frequently asked questions
When does NHRA Texas FallNationals start?
NHRA Texas FallNationals starts on Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 19:00 central European time.
Where does NHRA Texas FallNationals take place?
The venue is Texas Motorplex in Ennis.
Where can I watch NHRA Texas FallNationals?
In Germany NHRA YouTube, NHRA.tv carry the broadcast. It is free to air on NHRA YouTube.