There was a lot of awe-inspiring action at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio, in 2024, but even more is in store for 2025.
Racers will roar down track, entertainers will go to extremes, and men, women and children can experience endless amounts of spellbinding sights and sounds at the fabled family-friendly venue.
Among the offerings is the 48th Annual Cornwell Tools Night Under Fire, a sizzling signature Summit Motorsports Park event which will feature more than 60 performers and will be enhanced and better than ever, Aug. 1-2.
Racers on stage for the 19th Annual University Hospitals Cavalcade of Stars Summer Classic presented by Budweiser will see a well-thought-out Tuesday-Saturday two-race format for Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Regional and Divisional races, June 17-21, before returning to America’s Racetrack the following week for the 19th Annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals and its fascinating Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, Pro Stock Motorcycle, sportsman and GETTRX Pro Stock NHRA All-Star Callout action, June 26-29.
New features to focus on include the Chevrolet Performance Bowtie Nationals featuring GM Invasion, with a variety of cars made by General Motors, June 5-7, and the Summit Racing Equipment Fling at Norwalk presented by Total Seal, which will beckon some of the best bracket racers in the country who will belt in for a big payout, Aug. 27-31.
Experience bottom-bulb racing at its best at the No Box Bonanza 27 — The Triple $25Ks, which has been moved to a traditionally drier part of the season, with $25,000 to win each race day, Aug. 14-17.
American car culture will be front and center with the 31st Annual HOT ROD Power Tour, June 13, and Challengers, Chargers and other collectible cars will command attention at the 3rd Annual Ken Ganley MopowerMania presented by Edelbrock, formerly the World of Mopar, Sept. 18-21.
“We are reimagining and ramping up our offerings for 2025, and we are reaching for the sky to put on pulse-pounding productions for our valued racers, race fans and sponsors,” said Bill Bader, president of Summit Motorsports Park. “We want everyone to feel awestruck and amazed when they are in our home, and we want them to be excited about coming back soon. Those are our goals, and we are going for it! As always, the Bader Family Guarantee, which promises the best show possible at the best price possible, continues to be in place and offers an unconditional money-back guarantee should you ever be dissatisfied.”
Many more events are included in the 2025 schedule below, and be sure to watch for a surprise event announced in January! Mark your calendars for these can’t-miss events!
2025 Summit Motorsports Park Schedule
April 11-13: Spring Testing
April 18: Friday Test & Tune
April 19: Edelbrock Super Series Opening Day
April 25: Friday Test & Tune
April 26: Edelbrock Super Series
May 2: Friday Test & Tune
May 3: Edelbrock Super Series
May 9: Friday Test & Tune
May 10: Edelbrock Super Series
May 16: Friday Test & Tune
May 17-18: Edelbrock Super Series Double
May 22-24: 5th Annual PDRA American Door Slammer Challenge
May 30: Friday Test & Tune
May 31-June 1: Edelbrock Super Series Double
June 5-7: Chevrolet Performance Bowtie Nationals featuring GM Invasion
June 13: 31st Annual HOT ROD Power Tour
June 17-21: 19th Annual University Hospitals Cavalcade of Stars Summer Classic presented by Budweiser
June 26-29: 19th Annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals
July 11: Friday Test & Tune
July 12 : Edelbrock Super Series
July 14-17: Frank Hawley Drag Racing School
July 18-20: 34th Annual Ames Performance Pontiac Nationals
July 25-27: 24th Annual PRW Power Blue Suede Cruise presented by Cometic Gasket
Aug. 1-2: 48th Annual Cornwell Tools Night Under Fire
Aug. 7-9: RC Racing Association Inaugural Ohio RC Drag Nationals (rcraracing.com)
Aug. 8: Friday Test & Tune
Aug. 9: Edelbrock Super Series
Aug. 14-17: No Box Bonanza 27 — The Triple $25Ks
Aug. 22: Friday Test & Tune
Aug. 23: Edelbrock Super Series Season Championship
Aug. 27-31: Summit Racing Equipment Fling at Norwalk presented by Total Seal
Sept. 5-7: 32nd Annual Shootout presented by Buschur’s
Sept. 10-13: NHRA North Central Division Summit E.T. Finals
Sept. 18-21: 3rd Annual Ken Ganley MopowerMania presented by Edelbrock
Oct. 3-12: TransTec Halloween Classic LII presented by Harland Sharp
January 23-25, 2026: 52nd Annual Edelbrock Banquet of Champions presented by Lincoln Electric
For more information, call 419-668-5555 or visit summitmotorsportspark.com. Summit Motorsports Park is at 1300 State Route 18, Norwalk, Ohio.
