Pontiac fans will see plenty of powerful and pleasing to the eye cars at the 33rd Annual Ames Performance Pontiac Nationals, July 19-21, 2024 at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio! The premier Pontiac event has grown to be one of the largest of its kind in the country, and cars will fill all corners of America's Racetrack! In addition to three days of racing and an all-Pontiac show, enthusiasts can look forward to an appearance by legendary Pontiac racer Arnie "The Farmer" Beswick, a substantial swap meet, manufacturers' midway, opportunities to buy or sell Pontiacs, Tin Indian Performance Wheelie Contest and more! To purchase tickets in advance, click one of the red BUY TICKETS tabs above or call 419-668-5555!
ON-TRACK ACTION INCLUDES TIN INDIAN PERFORMANCE WHEELIE CONTEST
Drivers with a variety of Pontiacs will make passes down the quarter-mile at Summit Motorsports Park. They will clock various elapsesd-times and excite Pontiac fans in the process. Some of them will also go wheels up for the Tin Indian Performance Wheelie Contest.
COLOSSAL CAR SHOW
Hundreds of cars will cruise in for the car show portion of this event, and in addition to seeing them, Pontiac enthusiasts can enjoy hearing about them. Many different models of Pontiacs, with many different trim packages, will be represented, and fans can expect to see some of their favorites from years past, as well as some soon-to-be-favorites.
THE AMAZING ARNIE "THE FARMER" BESWICK
The loved and legendary Pontiac racer Arnie "The Farmer" Beswick will display some of his cars, talk with fans and sign autographs. He holds everyone's attention with exciting stories of his racing days, and is a very popular personality at this event year after year.
SWAP MEET AND PERFORMANCE MARKETPLACE
Find everything from Pontiac parts to prized possessions among thousands of items displayed throughout the swap meet and performance marketplace.
Friday, July 19, 2024
1-Day Adult: $20
1-Day Child 6-12: $5
1-Day Child 5 & Under: Free
Saturday, July 20, 2024
1-Day Adult: $20
1-Day Child 6-12: $5
1-Day Child 5 & Under: Free
Sunday, July 21, 2024
1-Day Adult: $15
1-Day Child 6-12: $5
1-Day Child 5 & Under: Free
3-Day Child 6-12: $15
3-Day Adult: $50
2-Day Adult: $30
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
Participant Pricing
Participant registration is handled by Super Duty Promotions. Please see www.PontiacNationals.com or call Super Duty Promotions at 567-227-9011.
Race: $100
Car Show: $55
Swap Meet: $70 per space (Sold Out — Please contact Super Duty Promotions to be added to the waitlist)
Car Corral: $55
Free Parking
Free Pit Access
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 Mint Chocolate Chip, Buckeye Classic, Butter Pecan & Cashew, Cookies ‘N Cream, Dutch Chocolate, Moose Tracks and Original Vanilla.
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 (419-663-2254), 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 18
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.
Gate D Opens Swap Meet & Midway Vendor Move-In — 12:00 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 19
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 racing
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 20
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 racing
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 – Each Side — 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.
Sunday, July 21
Gates Open — 8:00 a.m.
Shower Hours — 6:00 a.m.–1 hour after racing
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.
