Experience the most exciting import racing around at the 32nd Annual The Shootout presented by Buschur's, Sept. 5-7, 2025 at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio!
The IDRC Drag Racing Series event is billed as the Biggest and Best Import Event in the Midwest and will feature the Mitsubishi vs. The World Drag Challenge, Max Effort, autocross, car show and more!
For more information, click importdrag.com
Friday, Sept. 5
1-Day Adult: $25
1-Day Child 12 & Under: FREE
Saturday, Sept. 6
1-Day Adult: $25
1-Day Child 12 & Under: FREE
Sunday, Sept. 7
1-Day Adult: $25
1-Day Child 12 & Under: FREE
3-Day Adult: $70
Racing: $180 – $250
Car Show: $40
Parking – VIP: $20 Daily
FREE Pit Pass!
FREE Parking!
Named Track of the Year more than 20 times by the NHRA, IHRA and NMCA, Summit Motorsports Park works hard to welcome racers and race fans to a well-maintained facility at each and every event.
The premises are clean, and the parking lots are well-lit.
We also have a children’s playground.
Permanent bathrooms with showers are located on the east side of the track and are maintained during events. Portable bathrooms also are available throughout the park.
In clean, comfortable and convenient dining areas, guests will find breakfast, lunch and dinner selections, including burgers, sandwiches, pizza, stromboli, Walking Tacos, fries, nachos, hot pretzels and more. Various beverages are available, including water, pop, coffee, Budweiser beer and others.
Wild Bill's Ice Cream Saloon offers Velvet Ice Cream in a variety of flavors for $3 per pint, and it is a popular place to stop in the dining area.
The Quarter Mile Clothing Company is stocked with apparel, souvenirs, toiletries, novelty items and much more.
Firewood, pump truck service and water hauling are available at most events.
Golf carts may be rented from Dornan's Sales and Service (reservations: 419-912-4028 or onsite service: 419-663-2254). Car parts and tires are also available at Dornan’s Trackside Shop during most events.
Paved and grass pit areas are available, and fuel by Sunoco Racing Fuels can be purchased onsite.
In Guest Service locations on either side of the track, known as the Ohio CAT side and Summit side, team members are happy to help guests, and there is an ATM and facility map at each location.
We look forward to welcoming you!
Thursday, Sept. 4
Ohio CAT Gate Opens for Vendor Move-In: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Ohio CAT Gate Opens for Pre-Registered Racers, Pre-Registered 3-Day VIP: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Spectators, and 3-Day Spectators
Tech Open: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Secure Gate: 8:00 p.m. – 24 hours
Ohio CAT Gate is the 24-hour gate.
Friday, Sept. 5
Linder’s Lot Opens for Racers & Spectators: 8:00 a.m.
Ohio CAT Gate Opens for Car Show Participant Express Entry (Pre-entered): 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Ohio CAT Gate Opens for Vendor Move-In: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Summit Gate Opens for Spectators: 8:00 a.m.
Car Show – Friday only: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Ohio CAT Gate Opens for Racers / VIP Spectator Parking: 9:00 a.m.
Tech Opens: 9:00 a.m.
Track Opens for Test & Tune: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Heads Up/Index Qualifying: Rd #1: 3:00 p.m.
Heads Up/Index Qualifying: Rd #2: 6:00 p.m.
Secure Track (the Ohio CAT gate will have an overnight ticket seller): 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 6
Ohio CAT Gate Opens (Racers, Vendors, Sponsors, Autocross/Max Effort and VIP Spectator Parking): 8:00 a.m.
Summit Gate Opens (Spectators): 8:00 a.m.
Tech Seminar Begins: 9:00 a.m.
Autocross / Max Effort Begins: 9:00 a.m.
Time Trials: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Max Effort Time Trials: 12:00 p.m.
Autocross Ride Along: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Heads Up/Index Qualifying: Rd #3: 2:00 p.m.
Heads Up/Index Qualifying: Rd #4: 6:00 p.m.
Secure Track (the Ohio CAT gate will have an overnight ticket seller): 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 7
Ohio CAT Gate Opens for Racers / VIP Spectator Parking: 8:00 a.m.
Summit Gate Opens for Spectators: 8:00 a.m.
Test & Tune and Index Fun Runs: 9:00 a.m.
Heads Up Eliminations: Rd #1: 12:00 p.m.
Bracket Eliminations/Test & Tune/Index Fun Runs: 1:00 p.m.
Heads Up Eliminations: Quarter Finals: 2:00 p.m.
Bracket Eliminations/Test & Tune/Index Fun Runs: 3:00 p.m.
Heads Up Eliminations: Semi-Finals: 3:30 p.m.
Bracket Eliminations/Test & Tune/Index Fun Runs: 4:00 p.m.
Heads Up Eliminations: Finals: 5:00 p.m.
Awards Ceremony: 6:00 p.m.
