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Fields set following huge opening day at Summit Racing Sportsman Spectacular
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BUDDS CREEK, MD – It was billed as the biggest and grandest sportsman drag race in the 40 year history of the International Hot Rod Association.
And so far, after just one day of competition, it looks like the Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Spectacular is living up to that hype.
A massive contingent of championship race teams filled the grounds at Maryland International Raceway on Saturday as the opening rounds of qualifying and first round of eliminations wrapped up day one at the inaugural Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Spectacular at MIR.
In addition to the $5,000 awaiting class winners on Sunday, Summit Racing Equipment also added a $100 bonus to top qualifiers on Saturday leading to some fierce competition to grab the top spot in each class. And leading their respective fields after a busy Saturday at MIR are Alan O’Brien (Top Dragster), Todd Fontana (Top Sportsman), Roy Hill (Super Stock), Jim Marshall (Stock), Mike Daymude (Quick Rod), Jay Bradford (Super Rod) and Matthew Robinson (Hot Rod).
Inaugural Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Spectacular this Weekend at MIR
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BUDDS CREEK, MD – It is the biggest sportsman drag race in IHRA history. And the racing world is starting to take notice.
“This is going to be a great event. It has a very good schedule, a very good format and the purse is just great. The IHRA did a wonderful job with this event,” said 16-time IHRA World Champion Anthony Bertozzi. “I think there will be a ton of cars out this weekend and I look forward to going up against some of the best out there.”
Many of the best drivers from across North America will be making the pilgrimage to Budds Creek, Md. this weekend for the inaugural Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Spectacular at Maryland International Raceway for the biggest sportsman class race in the 40 year history of the International Hot Rod Association.
Summit to sponsor IHRA’s biggest-ever sportsman races in July and October 2011
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Norwalk, OH – Summit Racing Equipment and the International Hot Rod Association are proud to announce that Summit Racing will be the title sponsor of IHRA’s Sportsman Spectacular events to be held in July and October.
Created in celebration of IHRA’s 40th anniversary season, the Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Spectacular events will be the two largest and richest sportsman races ever held in IHRA competition. They are scheduled to take place July 8-10 at Maryland International Raceway and October 14-16 at Virginia Motorsports Park.
Open to all racers, and featuring all seven IHRA touring classes, the Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Spectacular events pay $5,000 to win in each class. All IHRA and valid NHRA memberships, licenses and chassis certifications will be accepted. In addition to the big payout, each event will award national event contingency and an IHRA Ironman. IHRA members who win their classes will earn automatic entry into the Summit Racing Tournament of Champions in October.
Summit Racing Equipment To Participate In 2011 ADRL Contingency Program
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O’FALLON, MO – Summit Racing Equipment announced recently that it will retain the title as the official high-performance source of the American Drag Racing League (ADRL) in 2011 in addition to continuing as the official title
sponsor for the Summit Racing Equipment Ohio Drags which will take place at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Oh. on Sept. 23-24.
Now, there is even better news from the high-performance automotive supplier, as Summit Racing will also offer contingency to drivers during the 2011 ADRL Tour.
As a further show of support for the outstanding performances from the ADRL competitors, Summit Racing will pay contingency to each eligible winner and runner-up in the five ADRL professional classes (Pro Extreme, Pro Nitrous, Extreme 10.5, Pro Extreme Motorcycle and Extreme Pro Stock) at every ADRL race during the 2011 season.
Plan B 557: Jason Line and Summit Racing Build a 812HP Big Block
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Tallmadge, OH – It started off innocently enough. Following a race last year, Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Pro 
Stock driver Jason Line bought a 1968 Biscayne station wagon as a side project and laid out a quick, simple plan: take an old 427 motor from a donor car, refresh it, and drop it harmlessly between the frame rails of the wagon.
Then came Plan B.
“Almost from the start, the guys at the shop were hacking on me about putting a relatively stock engine into the wagon,” said Jason, who also builds and tunes the engines for the Summit Racing-sponsored KB Racing Pro Stock team. “That started me thinking. One thing led to another, and before I knew it, I was starting to assemble the pieces for a completely new custom motor.”
Summit Racing Offers Free Shipping on Select Brands
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Tallmadge, OH – First, it was the Beat-A-Price Guarantee. Then, it was the introduction of Savings Central, Summit 
Racing’s exclusive home for manufacturer rebates, Summit Buck offers, and other money-saving special deals. Now, Summit Racing has found another way to save you money: Totally Free Shipping on select high performance brands.
Summit Racing, the leading direct mail and Internet supplier of high performance automotive parts and accessories, now offers Totally Free Shipping on some of its top brands. Totally Free Shipping means that Summit Racing will waive all of the delivery and handling charges and ship your order via standard ground shipping in the contiguous United States for free—no tricks, no gimmicks. You still get Summit Racing’s fast ground shipping, same-day shipping on orders placed by 9 pm Eastern, and world famous customer service—and you save extra money in the process!
Summit Racing Becomes Title Sponsor of IHRA Tournament of Champions
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Tallmadge, OH – In an effort to further strengthen its commitment to sportsman drag racing, Tallmadge, Ohio based automotive retailer Summit Racing Equipment announced today its plans to assume the role as title sponsor of the 
International Hot Rod Association’s Tournament of Champions sportsman championship program.
The Summit Racing Equipment Tournament of Champions is held at the conclusion of each season and features a runoff of the top sportsman drivers in each of IHRA’s seven sportsman classes to decide the world champions in each class. It is one of the most unique championship programs in the country and has received much praise for its ability to decide championships on the track and give all racers an even playing field.
“Summit Racing is very excited to assume the title sponsorship of the IHRA Tournament of Champions” said Jim Greenleaf, Summit Racing Equipment’s Motorsports and Event Manager. “ We have watched the intense level of competition at the previous TOC events as every round matches up the heavy hitters of sportsman racing in a battle for the championship.”
