DeJoria and the Bandero Café Funny Car Team ready to take on Texas

Ennis, TX – Alexis made her professional debut at the 2011 Dallas event while competing for Kalitta Motorsports.  Although now a former Texas resident, DeJoria still considers the Ennis facility to be a home track.

“I love going back to the Stampede of Speed. I still consider the Motorplex to be one of my home tracks even though I don’t live in Texas anymore. The Meyer family is incredible, and they really know how to deliver when it comes to the fan experience; it’s always a great show.” explained DeJoria.

“The Funny Car points are really tight right now, particularly from sixth to 12th, so it’s important that we go rounds and gain those points so we can finish the year as high up in the standings as possible. Not to mention, we really want to get our first win as a team with Mike Neff and Todd Smith, and I’d love nothing more than to do it there and finish Sunday with some cowboy hats.”

Countdown to the Championship Ranking: 9th

2024 Texas NHRA FallNationals Event Recap: Qualified 11th; First round exit (defeated by Daniel Wilkerson in E1)

Last Event (St. Louis): Qualified sixth; Quarterfinal finish (defeated Paul Lee in E1; defeated by Daniel Wilkerson in E2)

2025 Statistics: 17 races; five semifinal finishes

Career Statistics: 252 races; six wins, six No. 1 qualifiers

Fan Events: Thursday, 7 – 8:30 p.m., Texas NHRA FallNationals Fanfest driver autograph session, Railyard Park, Waxahachie