The Texas Motorplex’s Stampede of Speed isn’t just about what happens on the track — it’s a weeklong celebration of drag racing culture. Two marquee off-track events, the Texas NHRA FallNationals Champions’ Dinner and the Prestage Fan Fest, helped set the tone for the festivities.
The Champions’ Dinner honored the defending FallNationals winners in a classy evening setting, bringing together drivers, teams, sponsors, and fans to celebrate their accomplishments. The following night, the party moved to downtown Waxahachie’s Railyard Park for the Prestage Fan Fest, where fans packed in for one of the biggest autograph sessions in the sport. The star-studded event gave fans the chance to meet their heroes up close before racing kicked into high gear.
Photos by DI contributing photographers Milissa Martini and Randy Curtis capture the energy, excitement, and pageantry of both events.
This story was originally published on October 14, 2025. 
