Summit Motorsports Park Named Lucas Oil Series Track Of The Year

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Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio, has once again proven why it’s a staple in the racing world. The family-owned venue was honored as the 2024 NHRA Lucas Oil Series Track of the Year, a title it has now claimed an impressive ten times. The award was announced at the NHRA North Central Division Land of the Winners Championship Banquet.

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For nearly two decades, Summit Motorsports Park has been a part of the NHRA Lucas Oil Series, standing out as a destination that brings together racers, fans, and families. “This is a huge honor for my team and me, and we are grateful to the NHRA Lucas Oil Series, and all of our racers, race fans and supporters,” said Bill Bader, the park’s president and a SEMA Board of Directors member. “We are inspired to continue working hard to produce exciting and extraordinary events that appeal to men, women and children of all ages.”

The park’s leadership is truly a family affair. Bader was joined at the banquet by his wife, Jayme, who manages merchandise operations, their son, Evan, the park’s Track Manager, and Evan’s wife, Kelli, the Race Director. This tight-knit team reflects the community spirit that Summit Motorsports Park fosters at every event.

The recognition extended beyond the park itself to the racers who made their mark in 2024. Team Summit Motorsports Park claimed victory at the NHRA North Central Division Summit ET Racing Series Team Finals, an event hosted at the park for the first time. Nick Hastings, Scott Sill, and Andrew Innes were among those celebrated for their wins, which propelled them to compete for world championships at the NHRA Nevada Nationals. Brandon Buchanan, who triumphed in the High School category, was also recognized, alongside other standout racers from the North Central Division.

As the team prepares for 2025, the award serves as a source of motivation to raise the bar even higher. “We are in the thick of planning for our 2025 events, and we will have this award in mind while working to exceed expectations at the 19th Annual University Hospitals Cavalcade of Stars Summer Classic presented by Budweiser, June 17–21, the NHRA North Central Division Summit ET Racing Series Team Finals, September 10–13, and the rest of our events,” Bader said.

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