More than 3,000 classic, custom and muscle cars and trucks from 1978 and older will command attention at the 22nd Annual Lingenfelter Performance Engineering Blue Suede Cruise presented by Cometic Gasket, July 28-30, 2023 at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio! Thrilling Top Fuel action returns to the event this year, Mike Albert and the Big E Band will rock the house with an Elvis Presley tribute concert and an enhanced Bader Family Signature Fireworks Show will light the sky! In addition to a very colorful and chrome-filled car show, there will be fun-runs and Nostalgia Drag Racing League competition! The ScottRod's AA/Gassers will be on site, and autocross will be amazing. Check out a swap-meet, car corral and Women's World. Tickets are available now by clicking one of the red Buy Tickets tabs above or calling 419-668-5555. For a registration renewal form, click link below.
TOP FUEL RETURNS TO THE LINGENFELTER PERFORMANCE ENGINEERING BLUE SUEDE CRUISE PRESENTED BY COMETIC GASKET!
Experience the sights, sounds and sensations of nostalgia-inducing Top Fuel dragsters! Twelve racers will give it everything they have to qualify for an eight-car field, and they will shake and shimmy as they soar down track in two rounds of qualifying on Friday and eliminations on Saturday!
MIKE ALBERT AND THE BIG E BAND WILL BRING A BIT OF MEMPHIS TO OHIO!
Mike Albert and the Big E Band will perform an Elvis Presley tribute concert on Saturday night, and it is sure to feature a lot of the songs fans love!
SPECTACULAR FIREWORKS SHOW
Fireworks will fly immediately after the concert on Saturday night, and Summit Motorsports Park president Bill Bader Jr. has more than doubled the budget for this Bader Family Signature Fireworks Show to make it even more colorful and colossal! It will closely resemble the pyrotechnics display at our Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals!
PRIZED AND PRAISEWORTHY CLASSIC CARS AND TRUCKS
This annual event is famous for having a high caliber of classic cars and trucks that capture attention throughout the show field. While some appear as they did when they rolled out of the showroom years ago, and others are custom, all are full of character.
NEW ELEMENT FOR 2023
New for 2023, awards will be given out in appreciation for the beautiful street rods that make the Lingenfelter Performance Engineering Blue Suede Cruise presented by Cometic Gasket one of the largest independent events of its kind in the country!
FUN-RUNS DOWN A FAMOUS QUARTER-MILE
Participants will be able to make non-competitive passes down the same track surface that has also seen 300-plus mph vehicles jet trucks, jet dragsters, a record-setting Monster Truck and others!
NOSTALGIA DRAG RACING LEAGUE COMPETITION
The Nostalgia Drag Racing League has a faithful following, and for good reason. The cars take us back in time, and the competition takes us on a thrill ride!
SCOTTRODS'S AA/GASSERS
Whether they are at idle or aiming for the sky, ScottRod's AA/Gassers will hold court in the pit area and on track!
ALL-OUT AUTOCROSS ACTION
When fans are not checking out all of the amazing cars in the car show field, they can see adrenaline-filled autocross action at the 22nd Annual Lingenfelter Performance Engineering Blue Suede Cruise presented by Cometic Gasket.
SWAP-MEET, CAR CORRAL AND WOMEN'S WORLD
Fans will find all sorts of items in the sizable swap-meet, and they might even climb into a new-to-them car in the car corral. Women's World will offer apparel, jewelry, candles, services and much more!
Friday, July 28
1-Day Adult: $20
1-Day Child 6-12: $5
1-Day Child 5 & Under: Free
Saturday, July 29
1-Day Adult: $25
1-Day Child 6-12: $5
1-Day Child 5 & Under: Free
Sunday, July 30
1-Day Adult: $20
1-Day Child 6-12: $5
1-Day Child 5 & Under: Free
3-Day Adult: $60
Free Parking
Free Pit Pass
Car Show
1978 & Older Street Rod Entry At The Gate: $55
(Includes 2-weekend adult, unlimited 15 & under tickets)
Car Corral
$60 (1-weekend adult ticket)
20’ x 35’ Swap Space: $60 (1-weekend adult ticket)
20’ x 60’ Vendor Space: $500 (2-weekend adult tickets)
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 pint of Velvet ice cream costs $3, is a popular place to stop in the dining area. Ice cream is available in Original Vanilla, Butter Pecan & Cashew, Dutch Chocolate, Buckeye Classic, Cookies 'N Cream, Moose Tracks and Raspberry Fudge Cordial.
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!
Thursday, July 27
Ohio CAT Gate Opens for Race Car Credential & Pit Parking — 8:00 a.m.
Sponsor Midway Parking — 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Street Rodder Registration (Route 601 Ohio CAT Gate) — 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Linder’s Lot Opens for stacking (Street Rodder, Car Corral, Swap Meet & Camping/Motorhome) — 10:00 a.m.
Street Rodder Move-In — 11:00 a.m.
Car Corral & Swap Meet Move-In — 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Shower Hours — 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Secure Grounds — 9:00 p.m.
Friday, July 28
Gates Open — 7:00 a.m.
Street Rodder Registration (Route 601 Ohio CAT Gate) — 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Campground/Motorhome Move-In — 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Shower Hours — 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Woman’s World — 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Fun Runs — 8:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Nostalgia Drag Racing Qualifying (Run order: NDRL Mod. Prod., Pro Gas, Pro Comp, Pro 7.5, Pro 7.0, Gassers) — 1:00 p.m. & 4:30 p.m.
Barbeque — 6:00 p.m.
Secure Grounds — 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 29
Gates Open — 7:00 a.m.
Street Rodder Registration (Route 601 Ohio CAT Gate) —7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Campground/Motorhome Move-In — 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Shower Hours — 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Woman’s World — 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Fun Runs — 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Lingenfelter Coloring Land Contest — 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Nostalgia Drag Racing Qualifying (Run order: NDRL Mod. Prod., Pro Gas, Pro Comp, Pro 7.5, Pro 7.0, Gassers) — 1:00 p.m. & 4:30 p.m.
Main Stage Introductions — 8:00 p.m.
Live Concert — 8:15 p.m.
Fireworks — 9:50 p.m.
Secure Grounds — 10:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 30
Gates Open 8:00 a.m.
Street Rodder Registration (Route 601 Ohio CAT Gate) 8:00 a.m.
Shower Hours 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Fun Runs 8:00 a.m.
RFC Non-Denominational Chapel Service (Media Center) 8:30 a.m.
Woman’s World 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Sunday Only Door Prize Instant Win Ticket Deadline 10:00 a.m.
Awards 10:45 a.m.
Presentation/Sunday Door Prize Giveaways 11:15 a.m.
Nostalgia Drag Racing Eliminations 12:00 p.m.
(Run order: NDRL Mod. Prod., Pro Gas, Pro Comp, Pro 7.5, Pro 7.0, Gassers)
Secure Grounds 7:00 p.m.
