18 JUL 2025
34th Annual Ames Performance Pontiac Nationals
Firebirds, Fieros and other fan-favorite Pontiacs will be put on prime display at this ever-growing event, July 18-20, 2025!
EVENT INFORMATION
TICKET INFORMATION
ON SITE AMENITIES
EVENT DAY SCHEDULE
Faithful Pontiac fans will be surrounded by all of their favorite cars at the 34th Annual Ames Performance Pontiac Nationals, July 18-20, 2025 at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio.
 
The popular premier Pontiac event at the storied racing and entertainment venue has grown to be one of the largest of its kind in the country, and cars will cover multiple acres.
 
Racing categories include Kauffman Racing Equipment Quick 16, Butler Performance Frantic 4, AllPontiac.com Super Pro, PontiacSpeedShop.com Pro, Tin Indian Performance Street and 1A Auto Chief of the Pontiacs, and the all-Pontiac car show, with judging on Saturday, is always awe-inspiring.
 
Enthusiasts can also look forward to a swap meet, manufacturers' midway, opportunities to buy or sell Pontiacs, Tin Indian Performance Wheelie Contest and more.
 
Famous Pontiac racer Arnie Beswick will be on-site to greet fans.
 
As always, the Bader Family Guarantee, which promises the best show possible at the best price possible, is in place and offers an unconditional money-back guarantee.
 
Tickets are on sale now! Click a red BUY TICKETS tab above or call 419-668-5555 to get yours! Parking and pit passes are free!
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Friday, July 18

1-Day Adult: $25

1-Day Child 6-12: $5

1-Day Child 5 & Under: FREE

Saturday, July 19

1-Day Adult: $25

1-Day Child 6-12: $5

1-Day Child 5 & Under: FREE

Sunday, July 20

1-Day Adult: $15

1-Day Child 6-12: $5

1-Day Child 5 & Under: FREE

3-Day Adult: $60

3-Day Child 6-12: $15

2-Day Adult: $35

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

Race: $100

Car Show: $60

Swap Meet:  $70 per space

Car Corral: $60

Free Parking! 

Free Pit Pass!

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.

Firewoodpump 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!

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Thursday, July 17

Ohio CAT Gate Opens for Swap Meet Vendors: 8:00 a.m.

Ohio CAT Gate Opens – Commercial Sponsors/Midway Vendors & Exhibition move-in: 12:00 p.m.

Ohio CAT Gate Opens – Racers Credential & Move-In: 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

NOTE: Change for 2025 Car Corral will NOT be able to move in on Thursday

Tech (location to be announced): 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Linder’s Lot is CLOSED for the weekend – No overnight stacking

The Ohio CAT gate is the overnight gate

Friday, July 18

Gates Open/Racer Credential & Move-In8:00 a.m.

Spectator Gate Opens: 8:00 a.m.

Swap Meet/Vendor/Car Show Move-In through the Ohio CAT Gate: 8:00 a.m.

Car Show/Car Corral Move-In through the Summit Gate: 8:00 a.m.

Camping Move-In (thru Gate D or Gate E off Wilson’s Lot based on ground conditions): 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Time Trials (Pro, S/P, Street, NSS, Car Show): 10:00 a.m.

Shuttle Carts: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Camping Move-In continues through the Summit Gate: 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Butler Performance Frantic Four Qualifying Round 1: 3:30 p.m.

Pontiac Speed Shop.com Box Bonus Race (Sold in Guest Service): 5:00 p.m.

Clemens Muscle Cars No Box Bonus Race (Sold in Guest Service) 5:30 p.m.                     

Time Trials will resume after 2nd & 3rd round of racing (up until 8:00 p.m.)          

Secure Track / All participants (overnight arrivals) go to Linder’s Lot : 8:00 p.m.

The Ohio CAT gate is the overnight gate

Linder’s Lot is CLOSED for the weekend – No overnight stacking

Saturday, July 19

Gates Open: 8:00 a.m.

Camping/Motorhome Move-In (Summit Gate) 8:00 a.m.

Ames Stationary Table – Continental Breakfast: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Swap Meet Move-In: 8:00 a.m.

Car Show Registration & Tech: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Warm-Up Cart – Each Side8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Time Trials & Qualifying (Pro, S/P, N/SS, Street): 9:00 a.m.

   (Note: Quick 16 may participate in the 1st Time Trial session only)

Ames Hospitality Tent Open: 9:00 a.m.

Continental Breakfast (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 Qualifying Round 2 & 3: 9:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.

Shuttle Carts: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

KRE Quick 16 Qualifying Round 1: 11:00 a.m.

Saturday Car Show Entry Cut-Off: 12:00 p.m.

1A Auto Chief of the Pontiacs Presentation: 1:00 p.m.

Pontiac Preservation Association Presentation (moved from Sunday)

Kid’s Activities (Bounce House): 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Cool Down Cart – Each Side: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Show/Exhibition Rounds NSS, Q16, Frantic 4: 1:30 p.m.

Eliminations: Show R1; Quick 16/Q-2; Frantic 4/E-1, Pro, S/P, Street: 2:00 p.m.         

Editor’s Choice Awards on the Track: 4:00 p.m.

Show/Exhibition Rounds NSS, Q16, Frantic 4: 4:30 p.m.

Tin Indian Performance Wheelie Contest: 4:30 p.m.

Ames Hospitality Buffet (Summit Chal): 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Secure Track: 7:00 p.m.

The Ohio CAT gate is the overnight gate

Sunday, July 20

Gates Open: 8:00 a.m.

Ames Stationary Table – Continental Breakfast: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Warm-Up Cart – Each Side: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

RFC Chapel Service (Hospitality Tent): 8:00 a.m.

Time Trials & Qualifying (Pro, S/P, N/SS, Street): 9:00 a.m.

   (Note: Quick 16 may NOT participate in this Time Trial)

Firehawk Shootout (2 TT, E) – Round Robin: 10:00 a.m.

Shuttle Carts: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Car Show Awards – Ames Hospitality Tent: 11:00 a.m.

KRE Quick 16 Qualifying Round 3: 11:00 a.m.

Eliminations Begin:  11:30 a.m.

Pre-Race Ceremony: 12:00 p.m.

Show/Exhibition Rounds NSS, Quick 16 (E1)                                                    

Cool Down Cart – Each Side: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.   

Finals: 5:30 p.m.

1A Auto.com “Chief of the Pontiacs”: 5:45 p.m.