Some of the very best racers from across the country will come together and compete at the 32nd Annual Rocko Machine $40 Grand Nationals presented by Hughes Performance, Aug. 30-Sept. 1, 2024 at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio, and on Aug. 28, 2024, Bill Bader bumped the already incredible purse from $262,875 to $270,375.00, and it is guaranteed!
Only 425 entries are being sold for the prominent event. The winner will receive a very rewarding $20,000 on Friday, $40,000 on Saturday and $20,000 on Sunday, while the runner-up will receive $10,000 on Friday, $20,000 on Saturday and $10,000 on Sunday. Also collecting cash will be racers going at least three rounds!
Additionally, there will be product giveaways all weekend.
Get ready for a rewarding racing experience!
To register, click link to ENTRY FORM BELOW, fill it out and deliver it to the park's office, fax it to 419-663-0502 or email it to jbader@summitmotorsportspark.com.
J.P. Schuster
J.P. SCHUSTER SECURED THE SUNDAY WIN AT THE 2023 EVENT!
After taking on several tremendously tough rounds on the perfectly prepared track, J.P. Schuster went to the Summit Motorsports Park Winner’s Circle at the Sunday running of the 2023 event. Kelly Smith was the runner-up.
Mike Willi
MIKE WILLI HAULED TO THE SATURDAY WIN AT THE 2023 EVENT!
Focused on the finish line, Mike Willi wheeled to the Summit Motorsports Park Winner's Circle at the Saturday running of the 2023 event. Justin Vickers was the runner-up.
Jimmy Francisco
JIMMY FRANCISO FLEW TO THE FRIDAY WIN AT THE 2023 EVENT!
Jimmy Francisco was focused and pulled into the Summit Motorsports Park Winner's Circle at the Friday running of the 2023 event. Ryan Pickens was the runner-up.
RULES FOR THE 32ND ANNUAL ROCKO MACHINE $40 GRAND NATIONALS PRESENTED BY HUGHES PERFORMANCE
Race will be run on the eighth-mile
• Time break: 0 – 9:09
• Delay boxes permitted
• Cross Talk will be utilized
• TruSTART will be utilized
• No down-track throttle stops
• Air throttles and mechanical throttle stops as a launch control only
• No computers
• A driver and/or a car can only go down the racetrack twice per round
• No tricks on the tree
• Compulink Timing System
• Re-entry for round 1 losers only
• No Gold Cards and no refunds
3-Day Adult — $60
3-Day Child 6-12 — $15
3-Day Main Event Car & Driver — $625
1-Day Re-Entry Car & Driver — $150
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, Aug. 29
Credential & Pit Park — 2:00 p.m. – 24 Hours
Tech Opens — 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 30
Gates Open — 8:00 a.m. – 24 Hours
Tech Opens — 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Time Trials (1 Round) — 8:00 a.m.
Eliminations— 12:00 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 31
Gates Open — 8:00 a.m.
Tech Opens — 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Eliminations — 9:00 a.m.
Sunday, Sept. 1
Gates Open — 8:00 a.m.
RFC Chapel Service — 8:00 a.m.
Eliminations — 9:00 a.m
