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Summit Motorsports Park Suites Offer an Exceptional Experience

Norwalk, OH – Summit Motorsports Park is offering guests a chance to see all of the outstanding on-track action from one of its several suites.

The spacious suites, with floor-to-ceiling glass windows for optimal viewing, are clean, comfortable and climate-controlled. Tiered track-side outdoor seating is available, as is a private elevator.

Very hospitable hosts help guests with meals, snacks and beverages, and full bar service is available. Additional features include a public address system for all events.

Summit Motorsports Park suites, which are popular with everyone from individuals to companies, ensure a front row seat for the Norwalk Experience.

Summit Motorsports Park’s season begins with the ebay motors Spring Warm-Up, April 16, and in addition to that event, suites are still available for the PDRA American Door Slammer Challenge presented by Callies, May 26-28, Cavalcade of Stars presented by Budweiser, June 2-5, NMRA Ford Performance Nationals, June 10-12, Inaugural Pro Pulling League World Series of Pulling, July 21-23, Lingenfelter Performance Blue Suede Cruise, July 29-31, NMCA All-American Nationals, Aug. 25-28 and Street Outlaws No Prep Kings, Sept. 23-25, among others.

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Mickey Thompson Partners with Summit Motorsports Park

Named Official Tire of ‘America’s Racetrack.’

STOW, OH – Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels is helping bring nationally acclaimed drag racing competitions to its home state. Named the Official Tire of Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio, the team hopes to build further awareness of Mickey Thompson’s complete line of drag racing tires.

“It’s a big deal for us to be involved with ‘America’s Racetrack,’ especially with it being in our backyard,” said Jason Moulton, Sr. Motorsports Manager, Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels. “We are excited for this opportunity to bring our extensive racing experience to the national circuit and increase our involvement with this iconic racetrack.”

Opened in 1963, Summit Motorsports Park specializes in presenting family entertainment and hosts a variety of touring motorsports events. Nationally it has been selected Track Of The Year 20 times, including nine times by the National Hot Rod Association (2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017 and 2018).

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Edelbrock Banquet of Champions presented by Lincoln Electric Offered Inspiring Evening

Norwalk, OH – The talent and triumph of Summit Motorsports Park racers took center stage during the 48th Annual Edelbrock Banquet of Champions presented by Lincoln Electric, January 29, 2022 at Kalahari Resorts and Conventions in Sandusky, Ohio.

The uplifting ceremony began with side by side entrances by Bear Motorsports Junior Dragster presented by Wiseco Novice champion Abigail Baehr and her father, Brian; Intermediate champion Alena Schafer and her father, Mark; Advanced champion Caleb Burns and his mother, Jodi; Wiseco/Cycle Tech Super Bike champion Jason Keller and his wife, Lisa; Edelbrock Sportsman Delivered on Time by TFC Transportation champion Chas Lang and his husband, Jeremy; Edelbrock Pro champion Rick Cole Jr. and his wife, Amy; Edelbrock Super Pro champion Chris Bear and his wife, Kaitlyn, and 2019 Bill Bader Sr. Sportsman of the Year Eric Harmon and his wife, Lori.

“Throughout the 2021 racing season, I saw no quit from our champions,” said Bill Bader Jr., president of Summit Motorsports Park. “I’m very proud of them. They’re a special class for sure.”

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Summit Motorsports Park Presents Action-Packed 2022 Weekend Schedule

Norwalk, OH – An endless amount of entertainment and excitement will be featured throughout 2022 at the fabled Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio.

In addition to familiar favorites, several outstanding new offerings will make the season even more memorable.

It starts with the 41st Annual Spring Warm-Up, April 16, and picks up speed with the first of nine Edelbrock Super Series races, April 23, followed by the 2nd Annual PDRA American Door Slammer Challenge presented by Callies, May 26-28 and the 16th Annual Cavalcade of Stars presented by Budweiser, June 2-5.

The 22nd Annual NMRA Ford Performance Nationals will see seriously-fast cars, June 10-12, and the 16th Annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals will be heavy on the horsepower, June 23-26.

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Cornwell® Tools Named New Sponsor of Night Under Fire at Summit Motorsports Park

Norwalk, OH – Cornwell Tools has been named the title sponsor for the annual Night Under Fire at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio.

The partnership will begin with the eagerly awaited 45th Annual Cornwell Tools Night Under Fire, which is set for Aug. 6, 2022 and will stage more entertainers and excitement than ever before.

Cornwell Tools, which has been the Official Tool of Summit Motorsports Park since 2019, is a family- and employee-owned company which has been in business for more than 100 years. It is headquartered in Wadsworth, Ohio, and has distribution centers in Ohio and Utah, and manufacturing facilities in Ohio and Pennsylvania. Its products are sold to professional technicians across the country through independent mobile tool dealers.

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Summit Motorsports Park Wins North Central Division NHRA Summit Racing Series Team Finals

Norwalk, OH – Summit Motorsports Park of Norwalk, Ohio won the North Central Division NHRA Summit Racing Series Team Finals on Sept. 19, 2021 at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indiana.

Twelve teams took part, and Summit Motorsports Park team members were incredible every inch of the way. They were Edelbrock Super Pro racers Justin Hardy, John Boes, Steve Seredich, Tim Buckley, Bob Kosanka, Dave Paone, Wes Buckley, Carl Keil, Scott Maschari, Shannon Compton, Herman Lester, Jeff Smith Jr., Jeff Hura, Nick Akoury, Brandon Hardin, Dennis Rock, Lisa Boes, Norm Davis, Aubrey Collins and Aaron McCaulla; Edelbrock Pro racers Rick Cole Jr., Mark Frazier, Chad Sweitzer, Kim Moritz, John Gregory, Sean Dornan, John Boes, Brian Green, Nathan Schultze, Rick Cole Sr., Wes Buckley, Todd Sweitzer and Chuck Dague; Edelbrock Sportsman Delivered on Time by TFC Transportation racers Chas Lang, James Ring, Codie Balcom, Larry Stroscher, Lance Oberg, Gregory Klein, Jim Marcinowski, Tom Miller Jr., Dale Boyer and Nate Holzhauer and Wiseco/Cycle Tech Super Bike racers Jason Keller, Rick McWaters, Ed James, Matt Short and Jeremy Hicks.

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2021 Edelbrock Super Series Champions Emerge at Summit Motorsports Park

Norwalk, OH – It takes a lot of skill to be a successful racer at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio.  It also takes plenty of passion, and we saw everything from heartbreak to huge celebrations in this year’s Edelbrock Super Series, which commenced in April and concluded on Sept. 11 when championships were cemented.

Congratulations to the 2021 Summit Motorsports Park champions:

Chris Bear, Edelbrock Super Pro
Rick Cole Jr., Edelbrock Pro
Jason Keller, Wiseco/Cycle Tech Super Bike
Chas Lang, Edelbrock Sportsman Delivered on Time by TFC Transportation
Caleb Burns, Bear Motorsports Advanced Junior Dragster presented by Wiseco
Alena Schafer, Bear Motorsports Intermediate Junior Dragster presented by Wiseco
Abigail Baehr, Bear Motorsports Novice Junior Dragster presented by Wiseco

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Albright, Cultrera & Serra Secure Wins at Mickey Thompson $40 Grand Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park

Norwalk, OH – Some of the best bracket racers in the country fired their engines for the annual Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels $40 Grand Nationals presented by Hughes Performance, Sept. 3-5, 2021 at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio.

Among those powering down a perfectly-prepared track was Adam Albright of Fremont, Ohio, who was resolute through several rounds of eliminations on his way to recording a .007 reaction time and a 5.72 elapsed time in his Nova to take the win over Travis Colangelo and his dragster for the Friday, Sept. 3 running of the event. The total payout for the event was an incredible $262,875, and Albright earned $15,000 of it, while Colangelo earned $7,500 of it.

“Winning last night hasn’t really set in for me yet,” said Albright, whose Nova is powered by a 509 cubic-inch big-block Chevrolet built by Level Performance and backed with a Powerglide built by Fleenor Racing Transmissions. “I’m still trying to process it all. This race was a bucket list race of mine. The car was really good all night and I was decent when I had to be.”

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Entries Available for Mickey Thompson No Box Bonanza at Summit Motorsports Park

Norwalk, OH – The annual Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels No Box Bonanza presented by Injector Experts at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio sees some of the most competitive sportsman racers in the country.

They are skilled and they are steady, and for this year’s event, Sept. 24-26, they will set their sights on the staggering $131,100 payout.

The winner will receive $7,500 on Friday, $20,000 on Saturday and $10,000 on Sunday, while the runner-up will receive $3,750 on Friday, $10,000 on Saturday and $5,000 on Sunday. Racers going at least three rounds also will earn money.

The cost to enter the eighth-mile competition is $300 for all three days. Buy-backs will be available for the event, which is open to 425 entries, and product giveaways are promised.

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Racers Competed for Nearly $50,000 in Lucas Oil Super 64 in Norwalk

Norwalk, OH – Edelbrock Super Series racers were in fine form for the Lucas Oil Super 64 presented by American Race Cars on Aug. 6, 2021 at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio.

The race, which was held on the eve of the park’s sold-out Kelly Night Under Fire, featured the top sixteen racers in Edelbrock Super Pro, Edelbrock Pro, Edelbrock Sportsman Delivered on Time by TFC Transportation and Wiseco/Cycle Tech Super Bike.

On the line for winners was $10,000 each, with the rest of the racers receiving a share of the nearly $50,000 purse.

In Edelbrock Super Pro, Dave Paone won with an .011 reaction time and a 4.67 dial in his dragster against Steve Halowiecki.

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