Summit Motorsports Park
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.
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
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.”
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.
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.
Kelly Night Under Fire at Summit Motorsports Park SOLD OUT
Norwalk, OH – All tickets have been sold for the Kelly Night Under Fire on Aug. 7, 2021 at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio. No 
tickets will be available at the gate.
We’re asking fans who don’t have tickets to avoid trying to purchase them at the gate, as we will need all available parking spaces.
Additionally, we’re asking fans who have tickets to carpool with family and friends, if possible, to free up parking spaces and to help with the entering and exiting process.
Thank you to everyone for the overwhelming support of this event. It’s almost showtime.
Summit Motorsports Park is at 1300 State Route 18, Norwalk, Ohio. For information, call 419-668-5555 or visit www.summitmotorsportspark.com
Entertainment & Explosives Abound at Kelly Night Under Fire at Summit Motorsports Park
Norwalk, OH – Popular stars, powerful cars and pyrotechnics will all be part of the Kelly Night Under Fire, Aug. 7, 2021 at Summit 
Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio.
The event known as The Greatest Show in Drag Racing™ is a time-honored tradition for thousands of fans who come from across the country to experience everything it offers.
This year’s presentation promises to be one of the most memorable, with famous NHRA Funny Car drivers John Force, Ron Capps, Cruz Pedregon and Dale Creasy, and standout NHRA Top Fuel Dragster drivers Brittany Force, Antron Brown, Justin Ashley and Mike Bucher, and their high-horsepower and hard-to-handle cars.
Bob Motz, in his jet engine-powered Kenworth, and Chris Darnell, in his triple jet engine-powered Shockwave, will shoot flames and soar down track while fans cheer for their favorite.
Sportsman Racers Reign at Cavalcade of Stars presented by Budweiser
Norwalk, OH – Tons of talent and tenacity will be showcased when sportsman racers arrive for the 15th Annual Cavalcade of Stars presented 
by Budweiser, July 2-4, 2021 at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio.
The summertime date is new for the annual NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event previously held in the springtime, and anticipation is at an all-time high.
Among the fast and fascinating categories holding court will be Top Alcohol Dragster, Top Alcohol Funny Car, Competition Eliminator, Super Stock, Stock Eliminator, Super Comp, Super Gas, Super Street, Top Sportsman and Top Dragster.
The Pro Mods of the R&R Auto Body/DeCerbo Construction Extreme 8 Rumble Wars will boast big tires and big power, and for the Saturday Night of Fire, flames will fly from header pipes during nighttime racing. Hanna Motorsports’ First Strike and Top Secret jet engine-powered Funny Cars will bring even more heat before fireworks light the sky.
Summit Motorsports Park and Trackside Offer Online Ticketing for Racers
Norwalk, OH – Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio has taken its technology to the next level, as it has partnered with Trackside for 
an online ticketing system for racers.
Racers can use Trackside to register for races, build an online profile and store information about their race cars, contacts, health concerns and people to reach in case of emergency. The system handles digital tech cards and digital waivers.
“Trackside was purpose-built for motorsports events, and once racers build a profile, they can sign up for a race in a matter of seconds,” said Jason Kennedy, Chief Technology Officer for Trackside, which is based in Canton, Ohio. “Tech will still physically inspect cars, but rather than taking paper from each racer, they will have an iPad which shows them the racer’s digital tech card, and racers can pre-sign that through a Smart phone or computer, or sign in digitally on-site through the tech inspector. Once the tech inspector verifies that a racer’s vehicle has passed inspection, the software digitally informs race control, which allows for greater efficiency.”
Summit Motorsports Park Set to Return to Regular Routine
Norwalk, OH – Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio will return to its normal operating procedures on June 2, 2021, as statewide health orders are set to end on that date.
“In these uncertain and unnerving times, it’s so encouraging to see a return to normal,” said Bill Bader Jr., president of Summit Motorsports Park. “My entire team and I are elated to welcome everyone back home to America’s Racetrack.”
From the day it opened more than 50 years ago, Summit Motorsports Park has been committed to having a clean and comfortable facility for everyone to enjoy. That will not change.
Upcoming events include the PDRA DeCerbo Construction American Door Slammer Challenge presented by Callies, May 27-29, NMRA Ford Performance Nationals, June 10-13, 15th Annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, June 24-27, 15th Annual Cavalcade of Stars presented by Budweiser, July 1-4, 20th Annual Lingenfelter Performance Engineering Blue Suede Cruise presented by ScottRods Custom Hot Rods & Fiberglass, July 9-11, 44th Annual Kelly Night Under Fire, August 7, 20th Annual NMCA All-American Nationals, August 26-29 and many others.
