Texas Motorplex and Bariay 1492 Cigars Set to Light Up 2026
By: Werner Communications
ENNIS, TX (March 16, 2026) — Texas Motorplex, the state-of-the-art motorsports and entertainment facility located 30 minutes south of Dallas, today announced that Bariay 1492 cigars will have a significant presence at multiple locations across the facility. The most significant enhancement for Texas Motorplex fans will be the creation of the Bariay 1492 Pavilion, an open-air pavilion on the pit side food court, creating a relaxed, shaded atmosphere for fans to enjoy their cigars along with many other smoking areas throughout the venue. Bariay 1492 cigars will also be available for purchase from humidors at multiple bar locations throughout the property starting at the TX2K event, this weekend, including the Margarita Bar, Jack Daniel’s Bar, and Champions Club Bar.
“We are excited to be able to add Bariay 1492 cigars as another unique fan and participant amenity for all our events,” said Texas Motorplex co-owner Christie Meyer Johnson. “We have been familiar with their cigars since the Texas Fall Nationals, and we jumped on the chance to create an official relationship. Turning our pit side pavilion into the Bariay 1492 Pavilion so fans can have a cool place to enjoy Bariay 1492 cigars will be a great addition to so many of our events.”
Bariay 1492 is new to the Texas market, having launched in October 2025 but they are not new to NHRA Drag Racing. One of their key brand ambassadors is eight-time Top Fuel world champion Tony Schumacher. Last year, Schumacher brought the Bariay 1492 team to the Stampede of Speed and Texas Fall Nationals.
“As a Texas-based company, there is nothing more rewarding than working with partners who call this state home,” said Alan Kirchhoff, Bariay 1492. “We are humbled and excited to officially partner with the Texas Motorplex. By merging our boutique cigar tradition with their world-class racing venue, we are creating a unique experience that honors our shared Texas roots. It’s a proud moment for all of us at Bariay 1492.”
Throughout the 2026 season, fans and participants attending Texas Motorplex events will be able to purchase and enjoy several Bariay 1492 offerings at the track. The two blends available at multiple locations will be Bariay 1492 Red, which is a smooth Old Cubano style, and Bariay 1492 Black, which is more robust with fuller notes and complexity. The cigars will also be featured at the annual Champions’ Dinner on Wednesday night before the 41st NHRA Texas Fall Nationals.
For more information on Bariay 1492 cigars, visit www.bariay1492cigar.com, and for more information on Texas Motorplex events, visit www.texasmotorplex.com.
