12 AUG 2022
Ames Performance Pontiac Nationals
Trans Ams, GTOs, Tempests, Catalinas and other Pontiacs will hold court and haul at this event, Aug. 12-14, 2022.
EVENT INFORMATION
TICKET INFORMATION
ON SITE AMENITIES
EVENT DAY SCHEDULE

Pontiac fans will see plenty of attractive and amazing cars by the automaker at the Ames Performance Pontiac Nationals, Aug. 12-14, 2022 at Summit Motorsports Park. The event, which is in its 31st year, is considered the largest of its kind in the country, and in addition to racing, there will be an all-Pontiac show with a considerable number of eye-catching cars, a substantial swap-meet, performance marketplace and opportunities to buy or sell Pontiacs. Tickets are now available.

 

Friday, Aug. 12
1-Day Adult — $20
1-Day Child 6-12 — $5
1-Day Child 5 & Under — Free

Saturday, Aug. 13
1-Day Adult — $20
1-Day Child 6-12 — $5
1-Day Child 5 & Under — Free

Sunday, Aug. 14
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

Parking Pass — $30

Free Parking
Free Pit Pass

 

Shuttle Hours

Friday – 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Cart 1) 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Cart 2 & 3)
Saturday – 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Cart 1) 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Cart 2 & 3)
Sunday –10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Cart 1 & 2)

Concessions

Ice Cream — Friday, Saturday & Sunday – 11:00 a.m. to Done
The Dog Track — Thursday – 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Throttle Town Grill — Thursday – 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, Saturday & Sunday – 7:00 a.m. to Done
Junction hours — Friday – 10:00 a.m. to Done, Saturday & Sunday – 8:00 a.m. to Done

Firewood

Available beginning Friday night. Please pay vendor directly for services. Jeremy and Jada Ferkel: 567-901-0074

Fuel Pumps:

Friday – 9:30 a.m. to Done
Saturday – 8:30 a.m. to Done
Sunday – 8:30 a.m. to Done

Golf Cart Rentals and Trackside Store (Dornan Sales & Service, on Summit side)

Reservations (419) 912-4028. Trackside (419) 663-2254
Friday – Parts Store 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Tire Store 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday – Parts Store 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Tire Store 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday – Parts Store 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; Tire Store 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Pricing: All reservations will be for a 3-day cart rental
2 Passenger Cart: SOLD OUT
4 Passenger Cart: SOLD OUT

Guest Service 

Friday – Bud Side: 8:00 a.m. to Done
Saturday – Bud & Summit Sides: 8:00 a.m. to Done
Sunday – Bud & Summit Sides: 8:00 a.m. to Done

Kurtzman Sanitation

Will be on-site offering motorhome pumping services. Please pay Kurtzman directly for their services. Motorhome pumping service is $35. Cleanings Saturday – 6:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m., Sunday – 6:00 a.m.

Merchandise

Quarter Mile Clothing Company — Friday, Saturday & Sunday – 9:00 a.m. to Done
— The Junction Friday – 10:00 a.m. to Done, Saturday – 9:00 a.m. to Done, Sunday – 10:00 a.m. to Done

Oney’s Water Hauling

Provide service primarily to motorhomes and campers located on the Summit side of the track (Primitive Camping & Trackside sites).
Thursday – 4:00 p.m. until Complete
Friday – 10:00 a.m. until Complete
Saturday – 10:00 a.m. until Complete

Showers

Permanent showers are located on the Budweiser side of the track. Shower tickets are $6.00 each
Thursday – 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday – 6:00 a.m. to 1 hour after racing
Saturday – 6:00 a.m. to 1 hour after racing
Sunday – 6:00 a.m. to 1 hour after racing

Thursday, Aug. 12
Linder’s Lot Open — 8:00 a.m. – 24 Hours
Wilson’s Lot Opens (holding area for Vendors) — 8:00 a.m.
Bud Gate Opens Sponsor Move-In — 12:00 p.m.
Gate D Opens Swamp Meet & Midway Vendor Move-In —12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Racer Credential & Move-In — 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tech & Registration — 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
(Note — All participants go to Linder’s Lot 8:00 p.m.)

Friday, Aug. 13
Gates Open/Racer Credential & Move-In — 8:00 a.m.
Spectator Gate Opens — 8:00 a.m.
Shower Hours — 6:00 a.m. – 1 hour after racing
Camping Move-In — 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Shuttle Carts — 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Time Trials (Pro, SP, NSS, Street, Big 3, AA/GS) — 10:00 a.m.
Butler Performance Frantic Four (Q-1) — 3:30 p.m.
Tin Indian Performance Wheelie Contest
M & K Sport Coach Box Gambler’s Race (Sold in Guest Service) — 5:00 p.m.
Clemens Muscle Cars No Box Gamblers 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 go to Linder’s Lot — 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 14
Gates Open — 8:00 a.m.
Camping/Motorhome Move-In — 8:00 a.m.
Ames Stationary Table – Continental Breakfast — 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Shower Hours  — 6:00 a.m. – 1 hour after racing
Warm-Up Cart on Each Side — 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Time Trials & Qualifying (Pro, SP, Big 3Q, Street, NSS, AA/GS) — 9:00 a.m.
(Note — Quick 16 may time trial the 1st session with Pro or SP, and 2nd session must wait until Quick 16 qualifying is called)
Ames Hospitality Tent Opens — 9:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast in 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 Q-2 / Q-3) — 9:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
Shuttle Carts — 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Kids' Activities — 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday Car Show Entry Cut-Off — 1:00 p.m.
Cool Down Cart – Each Side — 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
1A Auto Chief of the Pontiacs Presentation — 1:00 p.m.
Eliminations — 1:00 p.m.
Show/Exhibition Rounds (NSS, AA/GS, Quick 16/Q-1,
Frantic 4/E-1, Bracket Racing) — 1:30 p.m.
Editor’s Choice Awards on the Track — 4:15 p.m.
Show Round (NSS, AA/GS, Quick 16/Q-2, Frantic 4 Final) — 4:30 p.m.
Ames Hospitality Buffet (Summit Chalet) — 4:30 p.m. –6:30 p.m.
Secure Track — 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 15
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 on Each Side — 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
RFC Chapel Service in Hospitality Tent — 8:30 a.m.
Time Trials & Qualifying — 9:00 a.m.
(Pro, Super Pro, NSS, AA/GS, Street,
Quick 16 may not time trial in this session)
Shuttle Carts — 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Car Show Awards in Ames Hospitality Tent — 10:00 a.m.
Firehawk Shootout (2 TT, E) Round Robin — 10:00 a.m.
KRE Quick 16 Qualifying (Q-3) — 11:00 a.m.
Bracket Eliminations (Pro) — 11: 30 a.m.
Pre-Race Ceremony — 12:00 p.m.
Show Rounds — 12:00 p.m.
(NOS S/S, AA/GS, Quick 16/ E-1, Bracket Elimination)
Cool Down Cart on Each 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.