JEGS Allstars Set for Return to Texas Motorplex During 2026 Stampede of Speed
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One of the most prestigious and anticipated events in sportsman drag racing, the JEGS Allstars, is gearing up for its return to the historic Texas Motorplex, taking place October 13–18, 2026, during the NHRA FallNationals and the Motorplex’s renowned Stampede of Speed.
The JEGS Allstars remains a celebrated race‑within‑a‑race for the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, bringing together the best racers from 10 categories across all seven NHRA geographic divisions. Competitors earn their way into the field by accumulating points at NHRA divisional events throughout the year, making qualifications itself a career-defining achievement.
A Rich Tradition and a Major Prize Purse
The 2026 running continues the long-standing partnership between NHRA and JEGS and maintains the event’s tradition of significant financial rewards.
The $124,000 purse includes:
$20,000Â split among the winning team
$7,000 to each champion in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car
$6,000 each to the winners in Competition Eliminator and Super Stock
$5,000 each to the Top Sportsman and Top Dragster winners
$4,500Â each to champions in Stock, Super Comp, Super Gas, and Super Street
$2,000 to every class runner‑up
Plus, a $25,000 travel fund supporting competitors from across the country.
The Allstars is widely considered a legacy‑making event one that sportsman racers strive their entire careers to qualify for and win. Drivers from all 50 states and several international regions converge on the Texas Motorplex to represent their divisions and chase individual and team titles.
A Marquee Addition to the Stampede of Speed
Hosting the JEGS Allstars during the NHRA FallNationals has proven to be a major enhancement to the Stampede of Speed. Texas Motorplex Co‑Owner Christie Meyer Johnson praised the prestige of the event, noting that the Allstars brings unparalleled sportsman racing talent to the national stage in Texas.
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North Central Division: Drivers to Watch in 2026
The division will field three returning championships coming back as blockers—to defend their 2025 JEGS Allstars titles in 2026:
Road to the 2026 Allstars
Drivers began accumulating points toward Allstars qualification at the 2025 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Beech Bend Raceway Park, continuing through the 2026 divisional season until the Allstars field is finalized at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park
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A Showcase of the Best in Sportsman Racing
JEGS ongoing commitment to sportsman competitors ensures this event continues to elevate the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, providing unmatched recognition and financial support. Bringing the Allstars to Dallas as part of the Stampede of Speed only amplifies the excitement surrounding one of the premier sportsman racing events in the world.