Fri, 8 Dec 2006, 09:41 PM
Summit Racing Equipment Becomes Major Sponsor of Two IHRA Sportsman Programs
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Courtesy of David Fuller
Photo copyright 2006 BME Photography
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TALLMADGE, Ohio --
Aaron Polburn and Kirk Heinbuch
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Summit Racing Equipment has stepped up its support of
sportsman racers by becoming the primary sponsor of two IHRA sportsman
programs: The Summit Racing Equipment Pro-Am Tour presented by Mr. Gasket
and the Summit Racing Equipment All-Stars presented by Mr. Gasket.
Through the Summit Racing Equipment Pro-Am Tour presented by Mr. Gasket,
racers in seven classes-Stock, Super Stock, Hot Rod, Super Rod, Quick Rod,
Top Sportsman, and Top Dragster-compete in divisional and national races.
Drivers can choose from 10 national events and 35 regional events in six
different divisions with the goal of earning enough points to become the
IHRA Summit Racing Equipment Pro-Am National Champion for their class.
"IHRA racers have always been great supporters of Summit Racing Equipment,
and we're thrilled to reaffirm our commitment to them by sponsoring these
two great programs," Kirk Heinbuch, Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports and
Events Manager, said. "Whether they're competing as a weekend warrior in the
Summit SuperSeries or racing for a national championship in the Summit
Racing Equipment Pro-Am Series, sportsman racers can count on our support."
The Summit Racing Equipment All-Stars presented by Mr. Gasket also allows
competitors on the Summit Racing Equipment Pro-Am Tour to compete for a
special year-end bonus. It brings together the top eight drivers in the
points standings of each IHRA sportsman class and faces them off in a
special three-round run-off at the IHRA World Finals in Rockingham. The
winner in each class earns $5,000, the runner-up gets $1,500, semi-finalists
take home $750, and first round qualifiers earn $500; for a total purse of
$80,500.
Ollie Volpe, Kirk Heinbuch, Don Lower and Dave Sebring
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Summit Racing Equipment is a major supporter of sportsman and grassroots
racers. The Tallmadge, Ohio-based company also sponsors the IHRA Summit
SuperSeries, which allows weekend racers to compete at their local tracks
for a chance to race at the IHRA World Finals. In addition, Summit Racing
Equipment has a contingency program, which gives racers a chance to earn
contingency by using the Summit Racing catalog.
"Mr. Gasket was founded by a racer who saw the need for better products
almost 50 years ago, and it has grown into the powerhouse that it is today
because of that same desire to support racers and enthusiasts," Ollie Volpe,
Director Racing Services of Mr. Gasket Company, said. "We are excited to be
able to show our ongoing dedication to the racers and the sport by
presenting the Pro-Am Tour this year with Summit Racing."
Established in 1968, Summit Racing Equipment is the leading high performance
parts and accessories company. Summit Racing offers the largest selection,
lowest prices, and best customer service in the high performance industry
via catalogs, Internet, and Retail Super Stores. The company is
headquartered in Tallmadge, Ohio with retail locations in Tallmadge, Ohio;
Sparks, Nevada; and McDonough, Georgia.
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