Who's coming to Norwalk for Ford @ the Summit?

[Scott Rod Fab]

We are getting the cars ready to go. We didn't make it last year, but I heard the turn out was pretty good. How many of you guys are going to make the trip to run? I'm sure most of you guys have been to Norwalk, but for those who havnt gone yet, you have to make the trip to appreciate the facility.

[vitaleffects626]

When is it

[Scott Rod Fab]

It's July 23, 24, and 25th. Go to Norwalk's web site for prices and times. This is Bill Bader's race to replace the defunk Fun Ford race. The prices are cheaper than the Fun Ford ever were. I think it's $65 to race all weekend. This has always been the biggest race me and my freinds look forward to running. Its 3 days of racing, grilling, and hanging out with friends.

[biminiLX]

It's July 23, 24, and 25th. Go to Norwalk's web site for prices and times. This is Bill Bader's race to replace the defunk Fun Ford race. The prices are cheaper than the Fun Ford ever were. I think it's $65 to race all weekend. This has always been the biggest race me and my freinds look forward to running. Its 3 days of racing, grilling, and hanging out with friends.

x2 Scott, but you forgot drinking (after racing of course).
I will be ther hopefully doing licensing passes, can you sign for me?
Are you guys staying at the track? We always camp in tents there all weekend.
You bringing the dragster?
-J

[Scott Rod Fab]

We will be staying at the track all weekend. Yes on bringing the dragster. Hope to be at Milan next Fri making some test passes. I'll wait to see your pass before I sign anything!!

[Martin0660]

I will be there with the Capri.

I saw something that in addition to the three bracket classes, they are having a Q16 or something like that.

[Scott Rod Fab]

Yea, we will be running the quick 16 also.

[mlowry1260]

http://www.summitmotorsportspark.com/ford



Embrace the FORD Tradition!
July 23 - 25, 2010

Hey Ford enthusiasts, looking for something new to do this summer? Well check out Fords at the Summit. Fords at the Summit, a show designed for all Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, and Edsel enthusiasts, will take place July 23 – 25, 2010 at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio. Summit Motorsports Park is a clean, friendly, and professionally run facility that has activities for the entire family including the kids. Norwalk itself is a great destination with many attractions and activities within a short drive. Put In Bay Island, Cedar Point Amusement Park, and multiple indoor water parks are just a few of the things that make Norwalk a wonderful place for families. Visit www.GreatWolf.com/sandusky, the lodge is offering a FANTASTIC rate of $144 per night use code FORDS10 when making reservations 419-609-6000.
SWAP * SHOW * DRAG RACE – GREAT NEW PRODUCTS – KID’s Activities
Car and Truck for SALE LOT - Full day of activities at a facility second to none!
Everyone is looking for value in today’s economy right? Well Fords at the Summit offers just that with a low guest admission of only $10. This event features a car/truck show, swap meet, manufacturers’ midway, vehicles for sale lot, and ¼ mile drag racing. We welcome you and your ride - bone stock to radical customs; serious racers to first timers; model A to late model; individuals or clubs. Fords at the Summit is your show!
Help deliver Ford power to the pavement at Summit Motorsports Park. July will heat up as HOT Ford, Lincoln, Mercury and Edsel cars and trucks come to Summit to compete on the ¼ mile strip. Saturday and Sunday each offer an individual purse. Friday night shootout is open to all registered for the main event. Two days of racing for just $65; get into the shootout for an additional $20. You’re not going to find better prices anywhere!
NEW - QUICK 16 added for the 2010 event!

Historical race cars coming to the Summit!

On Saturday see the World’s first fuel Funny car in action. In 1964 Jack Chrisman converted a ’64 Mercury Comet A/FX drag car into the “World’s First Fuel Funny Car”. The A/FXer was powered by a Ford 427 wedge engine. For the 1965 season Chrisman updated the body to a ’65 and replaced the “wedge” with a 427 SOHC motor. In 1983 Jim Barillaro, a veteran drag racer, returned to the racing world with the Chrisman Comet. Now Ford fans can see the car on the track at Summit. In addition, Jim Barillaro will also display the famous 1967 Chrisman Flip-Top Comet.

Gary Fore and the “Super Cobra Jet” Funny Car will be part of the Saturday show! This machine was the first Jet funny car built with a 1971 Mustang body. Gary is sure to deliver excitement when he makes passes with the “Super Cobra Jet”. His best performance was 5.70 at 270 mph.

ANIMAL JIM FEURER
Animal Jim’s first serious race car was a ’57 Mercury that earned the name “The Big Animal” and for good reason. The large bodied Mercury is powered by a 427 Ford Tunnel Port and 4-speed. This 4,000 lb. big body has run in the mid 11’s. The Big Animal will be on display throughout the weekend. Of course Jim couldn’t come to a drag strip and just sit around so he’s bringing “Zeke”, the ’79 Mercury Zephyr Pro Mod. This car has a long history of impressive wins including three World Championships in a row. Jim’s best E.T with “Zeke” was 7.14 at 199.90 mph.
Barillaro, Fore, and Animal Jim will be sure to deliver an unforgettable show - one you won’t want to miss. Make your reservations now for Fords at the Summit. It’s going to be HOT.
CALLING ALL 1960 MODELS!

We are assembling a special display featuring 1960 Ford, Lincoln, Mercury and Edsel models. Submit a photo and vehicle details. Selected vehicles will be displayed under the grandstand and will receive FREE Weekend Admission for 2 Adults! (These vehicles will NOT be judged in show field competition). Email photos and details by July 1, 2010 to Lisa@eventsandproductions.com OR Lisa Leathery Attn: 1969 Display * 101 Red Run Church Rd, E Berlin PA 17316.
SHOW FIELD

Saturday participant ballot offers 1st and 2nd place in each class. Sunday offers a Best in Class. For the more serious competitors we offer the Ring of Fire judged competition. Ford Family body and powered
(One class only offered for Ford Body non Ford powered)
Ring of Fire –will your ride be the next ROF Best of the Best? Barbie Younkin’s 1963 Ford F-100 scored 96.5 at the 2009 Fords at the Summit which earned this beautiful pickup highest honors for the 2009 Best of the Best Stock. Barbie’s F-100 will be on display during this year’s event. Also, scoring 94.5 to take the Ring of Fire modified best of the best wasTony Hancock’s 1934 pickup.
How “Ring of Fire” works
For the Ring of Fire competition a judging team reviews the entire show field. Chosen vehicles will be tagged and instructed to move into the ROF. Once all vehicles are selected, the judging process will begin. Special awards will be presented for the titles listed below. The judging team will score the exterior, interior, and under the hood. All vehicles selected for the ROF will receive recognition awards; in addition, a vehicle may win one of the many special awards based on the score sheets.
Note: ROF Best of and special award winners must score a minimum of 75 points. Vehicles selected to be judged in Ring of Fire will not be considered for class awards. Click Here for more information regarding the car show.
DRAG RACING

You can't go to a drag strip and not see racing! If you’ve got a Thunderbird, Mustang, Escort, F-150, if it’s a Ford (either bodied or powered), street legal to modified dragster, then we’ve got a class for you! We’re also introducing a new Quick 16 class for the 2010 event! Click Here for more information regarding classes and rules.

Fords at the Summit FAST FACTS
• Adult daily admission $10
• Children age 6-12 admission $5
• Weekend adult pass $20
• Drag Race entry (C/D) $65 Friday night shootout an additional $20 (Racers must be registered for main event in order to participate in the Friday Night Shootout) registration for the race will take place on site only.
• Show Field entry (two adults) $35 - can purchase tickets online
• Swap Meet spaces 10 x 30 (two adults) $69
Buy one get the second one free must reserve before May31st
Non Automotive swap (under grandstand) (two adult) $110
Call Lisa for swap meet space reservations 717-619-1118
• Vehicle for Sale 10 x 20, (one adult) $59
• Motorhome w/elec. (Summit Side) weekend $75
• Family Camping – (primitive) weekend $25

[biminiLX]

So does that mean you're coming Mark?
And I still need to fix the mini bike you bastard :)
-J

[mlowry1260]

So does that mean you're coming Mark?
And I still need to fix the mini bike you bastard :)
-J

The mini-bike was f'd up long before I climbed aboard you prick!

I'm planning on it. Will Josh, John & crew be there?

[biminiLX]

OK, so it was a little fcked ;)
Yeah, the whole crew as usual, hopefully a few more guys actually.
Anyone else here want to do a big camp area?
Its harder with the new paved areas, but we used to always take over the area on the car show side, at the top of the track against the fence where they used to have the FFW True Street guys. Its across from the real camp ground but free and better for setting up tents than the asphault.
-J

[Scott Rod Fab]

I may have to be on the racer side, because we might be doing a booth. They are going to have a "power alley" on that side. We have about 5 cars coming with us.

[biminiLX]

Nice, we may have to stay on that side too. Last year we just parked near one of those grass islands and set up tents, wasn't too bad.
I'll talk to you before the race Scott.
-J

[Scott Rod Fab]

I ment I might have to be on the asphalt side. We will see as it gets closer. We could have btween 5 and 8 cars in our group. I smell some good grilling going on all weekend!

[Martin0660]

Anyone else here want to do a big camp area?

I'm in to pit with you guys. We will have our grill, canopy tent, etc ... At the end of the day, I'm dropping trailer and heading to the motel though ;) As best I've confirmed, I will only have Dale (Red Triumph) from the 2.3 crowd with me, maybe one other.

The good news was that pit space wasnt too bad last year, plenty of room.

Note to self, keep Mark away from Wifey's pit quad ... See that Mark, finish off one already half ass broke mini bike and your labeled for life.

[PaceFever79]

I may go to the event. Are you guys all driving out together? If so what day?

[mlowry1260]

Note to self, keep Mark away from Wifey's pit quad ... See that Mark, finish off one already half ass broke mini bike and your labeled for life.

J's welding project gone bad, err mini bike, clearly wasn't built at team Z!

[biminiLX]

Hey now, it wasn't the welding it was the free POS 'hongdong corp.' motor Josh gave me. I'll get it working for the race though.
Anyone have a golf cart? My least reliable friend has one to bring if he actually shows up, but we'll see.
-J

[Scott Rod Fab]

Ok, we are a week away. Lets get as many cars there as we can. We are testing tomorrow at Milan, getting ready for nex week.

[biminiLX]

Scott, I still find it odd so few guys around here think of Norwalk. One of the best tracks in the nation is 3hrs away and its worth the drive.

I will be there regardless with my brothers' cars and at lest 2 friends with cars.
The transmission is supposed to be in my car for testing late tonight, but I've heard that before. If the trans is ready I will definitely go, even if only for low-psi 'learning how to drive an auto' passes :)
If I don't have the car, I'll just be a cheap pit hand for you, will work for beer ;)
I'll give you a ring early in the week to get a plan together so we can all camp together. You have anyone going other than the wife?
And congrats on the chassis cert.
-J