Luke Bogacki Named Keynote Speaker for Edelbrock Banquet of Champions

NORWALK, Ohio [November 17, 2025] – Summit Motorsports Park is thrilled to announce that iconic drag racer and multi-time NHRA and IHRA World Champion, Luke Bogacki, will serve as the keynote speaker for the annual Edelbrock Banquet of Champions presented by Lincoln Electric, held the weekend of January 23-25, 2026.

Bogacki, one of the most accomplished and respected figures in sportsman drag racing, will address the assembled champions, racers, and partners during the highly anticipated event held at the beautiful Sawmill Creek Resort in Huron, Ohio.

“Luke Bogacki embodies everything that is great about racing—dedication, precision, and an unyielding commitment to excellence,” said Bill Bader Jr., President of Summit Motorsports Park. “His accomplishments, including his multiple NHRA and IHRA World Championships and two Spring Fling Million wins, are legendary. We are honored to have a racer of his caliber and character share his insights and success story with our racers.”

Bogacki’s distinguished career includes:

• Three-time NHRA World Champion (Super Comp and Super Gas).
• Two-time winner of the prestigious Spring Fling Million race.
• The first driver in IHRA history to win both the Top and Mod World Championships in the same year.
• Founder of ThisIsBracketRacing.com & ThisIsBracketRacingJr, both industry-leading resources for aspiring as well as veteran drag racers.

The Edelbrock Banquet of Champions is the culmination of Summit Motorsports Park’s racing season, celebrating the achievements of the Edelbrock Super Series champions and recognizing top drivers, sponsors and friends. The weekend-long event, which also includes the State of the Union address by Bill Bader Jr., racer seminars, and social events, is a tradition for the Norwalk, Ohio facility.

Bogacki's message will undoubtedly inspire Summit Motorsports Park's competitors as they prepare for the upcoming season.

Tickets for the 52^nd Annual Edelbrock Banquet Of Champions presented by Lincoln Electric will go on sale Tuesday, November 25^th.