Faithful Pontiac fans will be surrounded by all of their favorite cars at the 34th Annual Ames Performance Pontiac Nationals, July 18-20, 2025 at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio!
The popular premier Pontiac event has grown to be one of the largest of its kind in the country, and cars will cover the acres at America's Racetrack!
In addition to three days of racing and an all-Pontiac show, enthusiasts can look forward to a swap meet, manufacturers' midway, opportunities to buy or sell Pontiacs, Tin Indian Performance Wheelie Contest and much more!
As always, the Bader Family Guarantee, which promises the best show possible at the best price possible, is in place and offers an unconditional money-back guarantee.
Tickets are on sale now! Click a red BUY TICKETS tab above or call 419-668-5555 to get yours! Parking and pit passes are free!
Friday, July 18
1-Day Adult: $25
1-Day Child 6-12: $5
1-Day Child 5 & Under: FREE
Saturday, July 19
1-Day Adult: $25
1-Day Child 6-12: $5
1-Day Child 5 & Under: FREE
Sunday, July 20
1-Day Adult: $15
1-Day Child 6-12: $5
1-Day Child 5 & Under: FREE
3-Day Adult: $60
3-Day Child 6-12: $15
2-Day Adult: $35
3-Day Trackside Electric Motorhome: $175
3-Day Trackside Non-Electric Motorhome: $150
3-Day Wilson’s Fence Row: $125
3-Day Primitive Camping: $80
Race: $100
Car Show: $60
Swap Meet: $70 per space
Car Corral: $60
Free Parking!
Free Pit Pass!
Named Track of the Year more than 20 times by the NHRA, IHRA and NMCA, Summit Motorsports Park works hard to welcome racers and race fans to a well-maintained facility at each and every event.
The premises are clean, and the parking lots are well-lit.
We also have a children’s playground.
Permanent bathrooms with showers are located on the east side of the track and are maintained during events. Portable bathrooms also are available throughout the park.
In clean, comfortable and convenient dining areas, guests will find breakfast, lunch and dinner selections, including burgers, sandwiches, pizza, stromboli, Walking Tacos, fries, nachos, hot pretzels and more. Various beverages are available, including water, pop, coffee, Budweiser beer and others.
Wild Bill's Ice Cream Saloon offers Velvet Ice Cream in a variety of flavors for $3 per pint, and it is a popular place to stop in the dining area.
The Quarter Mile Clothing Company is stocked with apparel, souvenirs, toiletries, novelty items and much more.
Firewood, pump truck service and water hauling are available at most events.
Golf carts may be rented from Dornan's Sales and Service (reservations: 419-912-4028 or onsite service: 419-663-2254). Car parts and tires are also available at Dornan’s Trackside Shop during most events.
Paved and grass pit areas are available, and fuel by Sunoco Racing Fuels can be purchased onsite.
In Guest Service locations on either side of the track, known as the Ohio CAT side and Summit side, team members are happy to help guests, and there is an ATM and facility map at each location.
We look forward to welcoming you!
Thursday, July 17
Linder’s Lot Opens (Racer holding area): 8:00 a.m. – 24 Hours
Wilson’s Lot Opens (holding area for Vendors): 8:00 a.m.
Ohio CAT Gate Opens Sponsor move-in: 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Gate D Opens Swap Meet & Midway Vendor Move-In: 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Racer Credential & Move-In: 3:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tech: 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
All participants (overnight arrivals) go to Linder’s Lot: 8:00 p.m.
Friday, July 18
Gates Open/Racer Credential & Move-In: 8:00 a.m.
Spectator Gate Opens: 8:00 a.m.
Swap Meet/Vendor/Car Show Move-In (Linder’s Lot): 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Camping Move-In (through Gate D off Wilson’s Lot): 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Camping Move-In continues through the Summit Gate: 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Shower Hours: 6:00 a.m. – 1 hour after race
Shuttle Carts: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Time Trials (Pro, S/P, Street, N/SS, Big3, Car Show): 10:00 a.m.
Butler Performance Frantic Four Qualifying Round 1: 3:30 p.m.
M & K Sport Coach Box Bonus Race (Sold in Guest Service): 5:00 p.m.
Clemens Muscle Cars No Box Bonus Race (Sold in Guest Service): 5:30 p.m.
Trials will resume after 2nd & 3rd round of racing (Up until 8:00 p.m.)
Secure Track / All participants (overnight arrivals) go to Linder’s Lot: 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 19
Gates Open: 8:00 a.m.
Camping/Motorhome Move-In (Summit Gate): 8:00 a.m.
Ames Stationary Table – Continental Breakfast: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Swap Meet Move-In: 8:00 a.m. – Noon
Car Show Registration: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Shower Hours: 6:00 a.m. – 1 hour after race
Warm-Up Cart – Each Side: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Time Trials & Qualifying (Pro, S/P, N/SS, AA/GS, Street): 9:00 a.m.
(Note: Quick 16 may participate in the 1st Time Trial session only)
Ames Hospitality Tent Opens: 9:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast (Hospitality Tent): 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Car Show Judging Begins (No judging on Sunday): 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Butler Performance Frantic Four Qualifying Round 2 & 3: 9:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
Big3 Qualifying Round 1 & 2: 9:45 a.m. & 11:15 a.m.
Shuttle Carts: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
KRE Quick 16 Qualifying Round: 11:00 a.m.
Kid’s Activities (Bounce House): 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday Car Show Entry Cut-Off: 12:00 p.m.
Cool Down Cart: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Chief Run Off/1A Auto Chief of the Pontiacs (2023 rainout): 1:00 p.m.
Show/Exhibition Rounds NSS, Q16, Frantic 4: 1:30 p.m.
Eliminations: 2:00 p.m.
Show R1: N/SS, AA/GS, Quick 16/Q-1, Frantic 4/E-1, Big3/E-1, Pro, S/P, Street
Editor’s Choice Awards on the Track: 4:00 p.m.
Show/Exhibition Rounds NSS, Q16, Frantic 4: 4:30 p.m.
Tin Indian Performance Wheelie Contest: 4:30 p.m.
Ames Hospitality Buffet (Summit Chalet): 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Secure Track: 7:00 p.m.
Note: the 1A Auto Chief of the Pontiacs Presentation follows the finals of the run-off
Sunday, July 20
Gates Open: 8:00 a.m.
Shower Hours: 6:00 a.m. – 1 hour after race
Ames Stationary Table – Continental Breakfast: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Warm-Up Cart – Each Side: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
RFC Chapel Service (Hospitality Tent): 8:30 a.m.
Time Trials & Qualifying (Pro, S/P, N/SS, AA/GS, Street): 9:00 a.m.
(Note: Quick 16 may NOT participate in this Time Trial)
Big3 Qualifying Round 1: 10:00 a.m.
Shuttle Carts: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Car Show Awards – Ames Hospitality Tent: 11:00 a.m.
Firehawk Shootout (2 TT, E) – Round Robin: 10:00 a.m.
KRE Quick 16 Qualifying Round 3: 11:00 a.m.
Big3 Qualifying Round 2: 11:20 a.m.
Eliminations Begin: 11:30 a.m.
Pre-Race Ceremony: 12:00 p.m.
Show/Exhibition Rounds NSS, AA/GS, Q16
Cool Down Cart – Summit Side: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Cool Down Cart – Ohio CAT Side: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Finals: 5:30 p.m.
1A Auto.com Chief of the Pontiacs: 5:45 p.m.
