Fords at the Summit a Show about YOU and YOUR RIDE!

Embrace the FORD Tradition!
July 23 - 25, 2010

Hey Ford enthusiasts, looking for something new to do this summer? Well check out Fords at the Summit. Fords at the Summit, a show designed for all Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, and Edsel enthusiasts, will take place July 23 – 25, 2010 at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio. Summit Motorsports Park is a clean, friendly, and professionally run facility that has activities for the entire family including the kids. Norwalk itself is a great destination with many attractions and activities within a short drive. Put In Bay Island, Cedar Point Amusement Park, and multiple indoor water parks are just a few of the things that make Norwalk a wonderful place for families.  Visit www.GreatWolf.com/sandusky, the lodge is offering a FANTASTIC rate of $144 per night use code FORDS10 when making reservations 419-609-6000.

SWAP * SHOW  * DRAG RACE  – GREAT NEW PRODUCTS – KID’s Activities
Car and Truck for SALE LOT - Full day of activities at a facility second to none!

Everyone is looking for value in today’s economy right? Well Fords at the Summit offers just that with a low guest admission of only $10. This event features a car/truck show, swap meet, manufacturers’ midway, vehicles for sale lot, and ¼ mile drag racing. We welcome you and your ride - bone stock to radical customs; serious racers to first timers;   model A to late model; individuals or clubs. Fords at the Summit is your show!

Help deliver Ford power to the pavement at Summit Motorsports Park. July will heat up as HOT Ford, Lincoln, Mercury and Edsel cars and trucks come to Summit to compete on the ¼ mile strip. Saturday and Sunday each offer an individual purse. Friday night shootout is open to all registered for the main event. Two days of racing for just $65; get into the shootout for an additional $20. You’re not going to find better prices anywhere!
NEW -  QUICK 16 added for the 2010 event! 

Historical race cars coming to the Summit!

On Saturday see the World’s first fuel Funny car in action. In 1964 Jack Chrisman converted a ’64 Mercury Comet A/FX drag car into the “World’s First Fuel Funny Car”. The A/FXer was powered by a Ford 427 wedge engine. For the 1965 season Chrisman updated the body to a ’65 and replaced the “wedge” with a 427 SOHC motor. In 1983 Jim Barillaro, a veteran drag racer, returned to the racing world with the Chrisman Comet. Now Ford fans can see the car on the track at Summit. In addition, Jim Barillaro will also display the famous 1967 Chrisman Flip-Top Comet.  

Gary Fore and the “Super Cobra Jet” Funny Car will be part of the Saturday show! This machine was the first Jet funny car built with a 1971 Mustang body. Gary is sure to deliver excitement when he makes passes with the “Super Cobra Jet”. His best performance was 5.70 at 270 mph. 

ANIMAL JIM FEURER
Animal Jim’s first serious race car was a ’57 Mercury that earned the name  “The Big Animal” and for good reason. The large bodied Mercury is powered by a 427 Ford Tunnel Port and 4-speed. This 4,000 lb. big body has run in the mid 11’s. The Big Animal will be on display throughout the weekend. Of course Jim couldn’t come to a drag strip and just sit around so he’s bringing “Zeke”, the ’79 Mercury Zephyr Pro Mod. This car has a long history of impressive wins including three World Championships in a row.  Jim’s best E.T with “Zeke” was 7.14 at 199.90 mph. 

Barillaro, Fore, and Animal Jim will be sure to deliver an unforgettable show - one you won’t want to miss.  Make your reservations now for Fords at the Summit.  It’s going to be HOT.

SHOW FIELD

Ford Family body and powered
(One class only offered for Ford Body non Ford powered)
Ring of Fire –will your ride be the next ROF Best of the Best? Barbie Younkin’s 1963 Ford F-100 scored 96.5 at the 2009 Fords at the Summit which earned this beautiful pickup highest honors for the  2009 Best of the Best Stock. Barbie’s F-100 will be on display during this year’s event. Also, scoring 94.5 to take the Ring of Fire modified best of the best wasTony Hancock’s 1934 pickup. 

How “Ring of Fire” works
For the Ring of Fire competition a judging team reviews the entire show field. Chosen vehicles will be tagged and instructed to move into the ROF. Once all vehicles are selected, the judging process will begin. Special awards will be presented for the titles listed below.  The judging team will score the exterior, interior, and under the hood. All vehicles selected for the ROF will receive recognition awards; in addition, a vehicle may win one of the many special awards based on the score sheets.

Note:  ROF Best of and special award winners must score a minimum of 75 points. Vehicles selected to be judged in Ring of Fire will not be considered for class awards.  Click Here for more information regarding the car show.

DRAG RACING

You can't go to a drag strip and not see racing!  If you’ve got a Thunderbird, Mustang, Escort, F-150, if it’s a Ford (either bodied or powered), street legal to modified dragster, then we’ve got a class for you!  We’re also introducing a new Quick 16 class for the 2010 event!  Click Here for more information regarding classes and rules.

Fords at the Summit FAST FACTS
•  Adult daily admission $10
•  Children age 6-12  admission $5
•  Weekend adult pass $20
•  Drag Race entry (one adult) $65  Friday night shootout $20 (must be registered for main event) registration for the race will take place on site only. 
•  Show Field entry (two adults) $35 - can purchase tickets online
•  Swap Meet spaces 10 x 30 (two adults) $69
             Buy one get the second one free must reserve before May30th
             Non Automotive swap (under grandstand) (two adult) $110
             Call Lisa for swap meet space reservations 717-619-1118
•  Vehicle for Sale 10 x 20, (one adult) $59
•  Motorhome w/elec. (Summit Side) weekend $75
•  Camping – motorhome, tent (primitive) weekend $25

Click Here to purchase spectator, camping and car show tickets. 

For more information contact:
Lisa Leathery , Event Director
PH:  717-619-1118
lisa@eventsandproductions.com

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Host Hotel Great Wolf Lodge
All-Suite, full-service family destination indoor water park resort
Lodge is located on Route 250 in Sandusky, seven miles from 180/190 exit 119
ONLY 16 miles north of Summit Motorsports Park
Rate $144.00 per night, plus tax
Suites sleep up to 6 (no additional charge)
Suites feature two queen beds, a sofa sleeper, mini refrigerator and microwave
Price includes water park admission for up to 6 guests.
To reserve call (419) 609-6000, use Reference Block Code: fords10
Make your reservations at this discounted rate before this block is full.
Bring the family, arrange a trip with friends, share the suite and save on hotel cost!  This is a great deal. To learn more about Great Wolf Lodge visit www.greatwolf.com/sandusky