The Texas Motorplex anchors the Stampede of Speed, hosting the NHRA Texas FallNationals from October 14–18, 2026. Emmons Motorsports arrives targeting cowboy hats, Diamond Wallys, and JEGS Allstars hardware.

Based in Houston, the family team is a Sportsman mainstay. Lucas Oil branding makes their cars unmistakable, but performance standards, not livery, define expectations during this decisive autumn swing.

The lineup features four brothers: Harvey “Speedy” Emmons III, and triplets Terry, Gary, and Jerry. Their Texas Motorplex record shapes the narrative entering another capacity weekend in Ennis.

Across their careers, the family owns 51 national wins, 13 at the Motorplex since 1994. Jerry started the run with a Stock Eliminator victory; Terry backed it up in 1995.

All four brothers now have Motorplex bricks commemorating victories. Speedy’s sons, Will and Landon, represent the next wave, each pursuing a first national event title at their home-state venue.

Entries are spread across classes. Terry races an SS/BS Cavalier. Speedy runs GT/FA in another Cavalier. Gary campaigns an FS/A ’14 Mustang and SS/EA ’69 Camaro. Jerry doubles, too.

Jerry defends Stock honors with a B/SA ’69 Camaro and contests GT/EA in a Cavalier. His Dallas tally stands at eight Motorplex wins, including last season’s Stock Eliminator crown.

Will Emmons steps into the 2026 JEGS Allstars, leveraging his 2024 Division 4 selection and recent divisional final. That invitation reflects form and pedigree within Sportsman racing’s most selective sprint.

He describes the field as fierce, but prioritizes calm execution and repeatable routines. That mentality aligns with the family’s Allstars history and the Motorplex’s tendency to reward discipline.

Speedy qualified for the Allstars 10 times starting in 1985, winning Stock in 1994 and 2003, nearly doubling in 2003. Terry qualified four times, taking Super Stock in 2002.

Gary made three appearances. Jerry has eight Allstars starts and three wins. Speedy and Jerry both represented Division 4 in multiple categories, underscoring rare versatility across eras.

The FallNationals schedule compresses opportunity. Allstars racing runs Friday, October 15, within the October 14–18 program. Broadcast and previews flowed through NHRA.tv coverage and partner outlets.

Away from the lanes, the Stampede of Speed’s fan-facing build-up, including the Fanfest, sustains attendance and visibility for Sportsman racers alongside headliners from Elite Motorsports.

For Emmons Motorsports, the calculus is familiar. Execute the tree, manage the package, and let the numbers stand. Another Motorplex chapter remains within reach if consistency holds.

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Miles Carter

Miles Carter covers grassroots and regional drag-strip action, from bracket racing to street-legal shootouts. His event previews and performance-upgrade guides keep local racers up to speed on timing-slip trends, tire tech, and weekend race highlights.