Racers and race fans are in for a very special year at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio, as 2023 is the 60th anniversary of the facility and the 50th anniversary of the Bader family's ownership of it, and it all begins with the 42nd Annual Spring Warmup, April 15, 2023. Racers from Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania and surrounding states will take part in the all-day test session to prepare their cars and combinations for competition, and in the process, they will show race fans what they can expect to see during what is sure to be an amazing and awe-inspiring race season at America's Racetrack. The popular event will also feature chassis inspections, Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels Try It and Buy It program, a swap meet and more. Should inclement weather force the cancellation of the event, an alternate date is set for April 16.
CHASSIS INSPECTIONS
NHRA Tech Inspector Pete Woodruff will be on site during the 42nd Annual Spring Warmup to offer chassis inspections for racers. To schedule an appointment, call Summit Motorsports Park Track Manager Evan Bader at 419-668-5555, ext. 256 or email him at EBADER@SUMMITMOTORSPORTSPARK.COM.
MICKEY THOMPSON TIRES & WHEELS TRY IT AND BUY IT
As part of the very popular Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels Try It and Buy It program, racers can have their wheels fitted with tires free of charge with the option to purchase them.
SWAP MEET
A big swap meet with engines, engine parts and everything in between will be in full swing. Spaces are 20'X35' each. Swap meet registration is requested by April 7, and swap meet vendors may enter 6-8 a.m. the morning of the event. For a swap meet registration form, click
SIGN-UP FOR THE 2023 FINISH LINE CLUB
Edelbrock Super Series racers can sign up for the 2023 Finish Line Club during the 42nd Annual ebay motors Spring Warm-Up, and they will be eligible to earn a share of nearly $500,000 in cash and prizes! Edelbrock Super Series programs include the $54,150 Edelbrock Super Series, Contingency, Delivered on Time by TFC Transportation Cash Bonus, R&R Auto Body Paint My Ride (Oct. 12, 2023), Summit Racing Equipment Junior Dragster Shootout at Cornwell Tools Night Under Fire on Aug. 5, 2023, Edelbrock Winner Jacket, Summit Motorsports Park Run Tuff T-shirt and Frank Hawley’s Drag Racing School Perfect Light Bonus. Also, as part of the Edelbrock Super Series Elite presented by Lucas Oil, the top 32 racers in Edelbrock Super Pro, Edelbrock Pro, Edelbrock Sportsman Delivered on Time by TFC Transportations and the top 16 racers in Wiseco/Cycle Tech Super Bike as of Aug. 1 will race for a share of a substantial $75,000 guaranteed purse at the Cornwell Tools Night Under Fire on Aug. 5, 2023!
SCHEULE
Gates Open — 8 a.m.
Testing — 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
PRICES
Test and Tune — $20
Adult Spectator — $15
Child 6-12 — $5
Child 5 and younger — Free
Swap-Meet 20’X35’ Space — $40
Parking and pit access — Free
More than 30 events follow the ebay motors Spring Warm-Up at Summit Motorsports Park, and while many are familiar favorites, others are being presented for the first time. To check out the park's 2023 schedule, click 2023 SUMMIT MOTORSPORTS PARK SCHEDULE
Test and Tune — $20
Adult Spectator — $15
Child 6-12 — $5
Child 5 and younger — Free
Swap-Meet 20’X35’ Space — $40
Parking and pit access — Free
Named Track of the Year 22 times by the NHRA, IHRA and NMCA, Summit Motorsports Park works hard to welcome racers and race fans to a well-kept facility at each and every event.
The grounds are clean, the parking lots are well-lit and paved and grass pit areas are offered.
Permanent bathrooms are maintained at all times during events, and some have showers. Portable bathrooms also are available.
Throughout clean, comfortable and convenient dining areas, guests will find breakfast, lunch and dinner selections, including burgers, sandwiches, pizza and stromboli, as well as fries, nachos and hot pretzels, among other favorites. Various beverages are available, including water, pop, coffee, Budweiser beer and more.
Wild Bill's Ice Cream Saloon, where a pound of Velvet ice cream costs $1, is a popular place to stop in the dining area.
The Quarter Mile Clothing Company is stocked with apparel, souvenirs, novelty items and much more.
Fuel pumps, firewood, golf cart rentals from Dornan's Sales and Service, car parts and water hauling are available at most events.
Guest Service locations are prominently placed in the park.
We look forward to welcoming you!
