Power & Passion Prevalent at Ken Ganley MopowerMania presented by Edelbrock Performance

Written by Mary Lendzion

Classic cars, contemporary cars and cherished cars held court at the 3rd Annual Ken Ganley MopowerMania presented by Edelbrock Performance, Sept. 18-21, 2025 at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio.

All evoked excitement and emotion, and fans of all ages appreciated them for their beauty and brawn.

In addition to racing across several categories, the event featured a car show, swap meet, car corral and manufacturers’ midway, as well as an abundance of activities for children. Bader Family Signature Fireworks colored the nighttime sky.

The event produced and presented by Summit Motorsports Park was well-attended by racers and race fans from across the country, and planning is already in progress for next year’s offering.

“We were happy to have so much support for this event, and to welcome as many guests as we did,” said Kelli Bader, Summit Motorsports Park race director. “There was an amazing assortment of cars, and we can’t wait to see all of them, and even more, for next year’s event. Our goal is to make this the biggest event of its kind in the country, and we are well on our way.”

FRIDAY RESULTS

Indy Cylinder Heads Box Bonus Race: Paul Ramey of Olive Hill, Kentucky recorded an .010 reaction time and 5.54 elapsed time in his Conquest to capture the win over Junior Streib of Whitehouse, Ohio, who was .003 and 4.89 in his dragster.

Indy Cylinder Heads No Box Bonus Race: Mike Nutt of Columbus, Ohio drove to an .011 and 11.59 in his Dart to declare victory over Doug Wright of Waterford, Michigan and his .066 and 9.22 in his Belvedere.

SATURDAY RESULTS

A&A Transmission Hemi Super Stock: Barry Donnelly of St. Michael, Pennsylvania dashed to an .026 and 9.19 in his Barracuda to defeat Paul Haye of Perrysburg, Ohio, who turned on the red light.

Mancini Racing Nostalgia Super Stock: Shawn Bemiller of Johnstown, Ohio reacted with an .030 and raced to a 10.48 in his Dart to upset Casey Fauss-Johnson of Johnstown, Ohio, who clocked an .037 and 10.97 in a Coronet.

Koffel’s Place Super Pro: Jerry Crager of Auburn, Indiana left the starting line with an .021 and landed at the finish line with a 5.52 in his Plymouth to take the win over Dan Rodgers of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, who pushed to an .016 and 5.94 in his Road Runner.

CRT Transmissions Pro: Nick Allison of Camby, Indiana was quick at the hit with a .005 and won with an 11.05 in his Dodge over Jason Brown of Avon Lake, Ohio, who landed an .053 and 10.33 in his Dart.

TTI Performance Exhaust Sportsman: Michael Sholars, who made the trip from Covington, Kentucky, sprinted to an 11.88 in his Valiant to secure the win over Lonzo Stover of Bloomville, Ohio, who had a perfect .000 reaction time but not the sought-after elapsed time.

HHP Gen 3: Lonnie Smith of Columbus, Ohio shot to an 0.57 and 9.88 in his Dart to advance to the winner’s circle over Mike Schaeter of Huntsville, Ohio, whose time slip reflected an .041 and 8.48 in his Dart.

SUNDAY RESULTS

A&A Transmission Hemi Super Stock: Gary Murphy of Parma, Ohio motored to an .025 and 9.37 in his Challenger to muscle the win away from Barry Donnelly of St. Michael, Pennsylvania, who locked in an .072 and 9.21 in his Barracuda.

Mancini Racing Nostalgia Super Stock: TJ Kost of Atwater, Ohio was ready with a .007 and 10.97 in his Savoy, and took the win when Megan Bemiller of Johnstown, Ohio went just-.001 red in her Belvedere before putting a 10.49 on the board.

Koffel’s Place Super Pro: Bob Johnson of Springfield, Ohio piloted to an .022 and 5.57 in his Daytona to advance to the winner’s circle after racing Kyle Perry of Columbus, Ohio, who drove to a .035 and 6.02 in his Daytona Charger.

CRT Transmissions Pro: Paul Ramey of Olive Hill, Kentucky, was speedy off the starting line with a .007 and stopped the clocks at the finish line with a 9.67 in his Dakota to defeat David Dodd Jr. of Swanton, Ohio, who was .016 and 10.56 in his Duster.

TTI Performance Exhaust Sportsman: Nick Allison of Camby, Indiana, reacted with an .023 and raced to an 11.63 in his Dodge, which helped him win over Bob Shieff of Chardon, Ohio and his .038 and 12.16 in his Marada.

HHP Gen 3: Mike Malnar of Chardon, Ohio had an .067 and 9.72 package in his Duster, and it was enough to edge out Duane Dunse of Greenwood, Indiana, who gunned to an 8.85 in his Demon.