Blue Suede Cruise

You've gotta be here...July 19-21, 2013

SUMMIT MOTORSPORTS PARK & AkzoNobel Wanda BLUE SUEDE CRUISE
Long before there was a Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio, there was the Fonz, Richie Cunningham, the real Elvis Presley, Doo Wop music and the most unbelievable cars on the planet. Saturday night at the Big Boy Drive-In Restaurant was the original Blue Suede Cruise. Life couldn’t be any better. Think back to those wonderful nights backed into a parking spot, eating a hamburger off a window tray and sucking down a Coke. If you only knew then that the original muscle cars and the ones with the frenched headlights, no door handles and hood louvers cruising past you all night long would still be cruising and be at the AkzoNobel Wanda "Blue Suede Cruise" at Summit Motorsports Park you could have planned ahead for a lot less money. Those were the days of the firsts. Your first car, your first speeding ticket, your first date and your first………….we’ll leave it at that.

Today there may be no more firsts but the memories are alive and well as Summit Motorsports Park. The Fonz, Cunninghams and Elvis are all gone but the cars and Doo-Wop live on. For the ones with a bit of grey in what hair may be left the Blue Suede Cruise will bring back the greatest times of your lives and for your kids and grandkids it will leave them green with envy looking at what they missed.

Well, we have a secret for all of you below forty. You haven’t missed it yet. Come to the Summit this summer and wrap yourselves in thousands of candy-colored Hot Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars & Trick Trucks. As a special treat they don’t just sit there. There are unlimited Fun-Runs down the Summit Motorsports Park quarter-mile dragstrip. This is a don’t miss event. We’ll be there, how about you?

Due to the over whelming pre-registered response, we are going to extend the $25 street rodder entry, which includes two adult admissions, children under 15 and a Friday Night BBQ for $25 until Friday, July 12th!

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STREET RODDERS

For those of you that have never attended the AkzoNobel Wanda Blue Suede Cruise let me tell you what your entry buys you at Summit Motorsports Park. Here’s the 30-second tour: Thousands of  Hot Rods & Classics on display, Fun Runs all day long on the ¼ mile, Vendors & Exhibitors all over the place, a swap meet, a car corral, the very popular Atomic Age Bazaar and the always packed Women’s World. For entertainment there is the Saturday Night Concert, huge fireworks, flame throwing and the gorgeous Neon Parade of Lights.

AkzoNobel Wanda BLUE SUEDE CRUISE AT SUMMIT MOTORSPORTS PARK IS MORE THAN A CAR SHOW.....It’s a weekend in Paradise and you are invited!

What is there to do at Summit Motorsports Park after I’ve seen all the cars in the AkzoNobel Wanda Blue Suede Cruise?  You wouldn’t believe how many times we’ve been asked that very question over the years. My answer has always been “This must be your first time here!”

The Blue Suede Cruise is a little bit like a 3-ring circus. There’s always something going on and there’s always something for every member of the family.

There’s the Manufacturers Midway with just about anything your heart desires to turn your Pinto into one of those fire breathing monsters you have spent the day taking pictures of. By the way, should you really happen to have a Pinto, don’t miss the twenty or so brand new looking ones on display.

The Swap Meet is designed for those that need that special Widget or Trungeon Bearing for their 1953 Nash Rambler.  Most of the collectable stuff you see for sale is high-demand got to have mechanical parts to keep the love of your life on the road.

The Car Corral will accommodate those that want to sell their rolling stock and those who want to buy it. The AkzoNobel Wanda Blue Suede Cruise at Summit Motorsports Park is a must if you need to pay off the house or if the kids have finally left the nest and there’s room in the driveway for that bright yellow and chrome love of your life that you know will really make the neighbors hate you. I know, you just can’t wait.


SUMMIT MOTORSPORTS PARK INVITES THE BETTER HALF TO THE BLUE SUEDE CRUISE

Why? Because they deserve a day off too!

Who says there’s nothing for the gentler sex to do at Summit Motorsports Park while attending the AkzoNobel, Wanda Blue Suede Cruise? There’s plenty to do, like push the car, watch the kids, push the car, get lunch ready and of course push the car.

There just might be one other little thing to do that I have been told not to make a big deal out of by a lot of the male racers. It will make the ladies very happy and their ‘other half’ very poor. That’s right Ladies, they said it would never be back, it couldn’t come back, it shouldn’t be back……Well, IT’S BACK and it’s bigger than ever.

SATURDAY NIGHT CONCERT!
Do you remember where you were the first time you heard “Cara Mia” by Jay and the Americans?  It really doesn’t matter because you can hear this and other popular hits such as “She Cried”, “Only in America” and “This Magic Moment” live Saturday Night of the AkzoNobel Wanda Blue Suede Cruise.  The music of Jay and the Americans is certain to take you back to the good ‘ole days’ when life seemed simple and a little less hectic.

Immediately following the concert, a parade of neon lighted cars will cruise down the drag strip followed by a flame throwing contest.  To make this event even more special, the evening caps off with a firework’s show you’re certain to remember for years to come.

THE RETURN OF NOSTALGIA DRAG RACING!

The Nostalgia Drag Racing League (NDRL) is bringing their classes to AkzoNobel Wanda Blue Suede Cruise.  Racers qualify Friday and Saturday,then race on Sunday. 

Nostalgia Super Stock (All Run):
Indexes:  8.50, 8.75, 9.00, 9.25, 9.50, 9.75, 10.00, 10.50, 11.00, 11.50, 12.00, 12.50, 13.00
Car & Driver $100
Payout:  Winner: $2000; Runner-Up: $700; and Semi’s: $250; Quarters $100

NDRL Pro 7.00 (FED, Altered, F/C or Door Slammer ’79 and older)
Car & Driver: $100
Payout:  Winner: $1200; Runner-Up: $600; Semi’s: $300

NDRL Pro 7.50 (FED, Altered, F/C or Door Slammer ’79 and older)
Car & Driver: $100
Payout: $1000; Runner-Up: $500; Semi’s $250

NDRL Pro Comp (FED, Altered, F/C or Roadsters)
Indexes:  8.00, 8.50, 9.00, 9.50, 10.00
Car & Driver: $100
Payout:  $800, Runner-Up: $400; Semi’s: $200

NDRL Pro Gas (’79 and older Door Slammers, Must have working doors)
Car & Driver: $100
Payout:  $800, Runner-Up: $400; Semi’s: $200

Hot Rod Eliminator I ('79 and older Door Slammers, Must have working doors; 0 – 11:99)
Car & Driver:  $40
Payout:  Winner: $600, Runner-Up:  $250; Semi’s:  $75; Quarter’s: $40

Hot Rod Eliminator II ('79 and older Door Slammers, Must have working doors; 12:00 and slower)
Car & Driver:  $40
Payout:  Winner: $600, Runner-Up:  $250; Semi’s:  $75; Quarter’s: $40

Gasser Magazine is returning to OHIO to support the AkzoNobel Wanda “Blue Suede Cruise” by sponsoring a "GASSER Appreciation Race".  
 
The Gasser Magazine sponsored “GASSER Appreciation Race” offers racers two classes of competition. And that’s not all.  Members of Gasser Magazine can get $20 off the registration by simply using the registration form found in the next edition of Gasser Magazine!  


The “Gasser Appreciation Race” features two classes. Nostalgia Gas is for those nose-high Gassers with the rocker panel higher than the spindle. Competition Gas will include all other Gassers. On Saturday, Nostalgia Gas class runoffs will be contested with trophies awarded to all class winners. Sunday offers an all-handicap, dial to the tenth, .400 Pro tree, combo-class. Nostalgia Gas and Competition Gas will race separately until the final round is reached. The final will feature the Nostalgia Gas winner versus the Competition Gas winner.

The guaranteed Sunday purse will be distributed as follows: Winner $600; Runner-up $250; Semi’s $75; Quarter’s $40.

Note:  All Person(s) staying in one of our camping locations are required to have a weekend admission ticket. 

Sawmill Creek is the official resort of Summit Motorsports Park.

Sawmill Creek Lodge is nestled on the shores of Lake Erie and is a full service hotel featuring 240 deluxe guest rooms and suites.  Sawmill Creek Resort features an 18 hole Tom Fazio designed championship golf course, a private beach, jet ski, kayak and bike rentals, indoor and outdoor pools, a state nature preserve and unique shops, located in an 1887 barn.  Choose from 3 dining options during your stay.

Visit www.SawmillCreek.com and you will understand quickly, it’s simply the best place to stay.

Sawmill Creek is offering race fans a limited number of rooms at a discounted price.

For the AkzoNobel Wanda 'Blue Suede Cruise', book a double bed room for $159 or a king bed room for $169

To take advantage of these great rates, contact Sawmill Creek at (800) 729-6455 and provide the code (BSC).

LIST OF AREA LODGING

EVENT DAY SCHEDULE

List of Area Lodging

2013 AkzoNobel Wanda BLUE SUEDE CRUISE GUIDELINES

1. Show and Shine registration is open to pre 1972 cars, trucks and motorcycles.
2. Vehicle registration is located on the Budweiser side off Route 601.
3. Once registered, a vehicle may come and go all day each day using the Route 18 or 601 gates.
4. Show vehicles may remain on the show field overnight, parked at a participant’s motorhome or camp site, placed in on-site trailer parking, or driven off site.
5. Participant support vehicles may enter the grounds for the purpose of dropping off coolers, tents, etc.  They must be in spectator parking each day by 10:00am.
6. Trailer parking will be provided free of charge at the north end of the Budweiser pits.
7. Trailers will not be permitted on the Summit side of the race track.  
8. Properly secured pop-up tents and canopies are permitted on the show field and may be left overnight.
9. Tents or canopies 20’x30’ and larger will be placed by Summit Motorsports Park on the show field.  Please contact Bobbie Bader at 419-668-5555 ext 240 prior to 07/12/13.
10. Speed limit in the show and pit area is 10mph.
11. Burnouts are encouraged in the burnout box only please.
12. Motorized vehicles including four-wheelers, pit bikes, golf carts, and bicycles are restricted to the Budweiser side of the race track.  This restriction does not apply to persons possessing State issued Handicap credentials.  Handicap individuals may present their state issued identification at registration for a handicap decal.  Handicap vehicles are restricted to single person conveyances.
13. Weekend non electric RV/Motorhome spots available on the Budweiser side of the track.  Generators permitted.  Spaces are approximately 20’x50’.
14. Weekend primitive camping spots (tents, pop-ups) are available in the northern Summit side along the Wilson’s fence line.  No generators.  Spaces are approximately 20’ X 50'.
15. And please don’t you step on my Blue Suede shoes! 

For Event info please contact:  Nettie Damron at jdamron@summitmotorsportspark.com or 419-668-5555.

Summit Motorsports Park - 1300 State Route 18, Norwalk OH 44857