The PREMIER PONTIAC EVENT
JULY 17, 18, 19, 2026
Summit Motorsports Park
Norwalk, Ohio
Pontiac Nationals pit vehicle policy

Golf Cart Operating Policy Agreement   We will require everyone bringing in a personal golf cart to sign this agreement
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MOTEL INFORMATION

Travel Gallery
Call the Travel Gallery for assistance with lodging.
Let them know you are coming to the Pontiac Nationals.
Tel: (419) 624-9094
Hours: 9-5 Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, 9-6 Wed


Ames Performance Hospitality


Coupons for the Participant & a guest are located on the bottom of the entry card for Car Show, Drag Race, and Swap Meet.

The coupons need to be exchanged for badges at the Ames Performance Engineering booth on the Midway.

This includes the Ames Hospitality tent in the chalet area.
A buffet dinner on Saturday  4:30 - 6:30 approximately

The Ames Hospitality Shuttles operate on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.  Anyone can ride the shuttles.   Look for the Shuttle Stop Signs!

CAMPING AT SUMMIT MOTORSPORTS PARK

 

Contact Summit Motorsports Park at (419) 668-5555.

Camping spaces can be reserved online here 
Scroll down to the Pontiac event July 18 - 20.

Tents, pop-ups, truck campers are allowed ONLY in the Family Campground.

NO parts sales from trackside RV/Motorhome spaces. All campers will be charged the fee except racers in the pits.




THURSDAY, JULY 17
8:00 a.m.  Linder's Lot opens     Racer holding area
                 Wilson's Lot opens    Vendor holding area

12:00 p.m.  Gate D opens for Vendor move-in
                   Pit Gate opens for Sponsor move-in

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.  Race credential and move-in
8:00 p.m. Overnight arrivals go to Linder's Lot

FRIDAY, JULY 18
8:00 a.m. Gates Open
                Racer Credential & move-In
                Camper / Motorhome move-in USE
                 Wilson's Lot go to Gate D
10:00 a.m. Ames Hopitality Shuttles begin running
                  Time Trials & Qualifying
6:00 p.m.  Ames Hospitality Shuttle End
8:00 p.m. Secure Track / Overnight arrivals go to Linder's Lot

SATURDAY, JULY 19
8:00 a.m. Gates open
                Camping / Motorhome move-in   Summit Gate
9:00 a.m.  Time Trials & Qualifying
9:30 a.m.   Car Show judging begins /  will end at 6:00 pm
10:00 a.m. Ames Hospitality Shuttles begin running
1:00 p.m.    Kid's activities in the Ames Hospitality Tent
                  Eliminations begin
1:30 p.m.   Show/Exhibition Rounds NSS, Q16, Frantic 4
4:00 p.m.   Editor's Choice Awards on the Track
4:30 p.m.   Show/Exhibition Rounds NSS, Q16, Frantic 4
                  Tin Indian Performance Wheelie Contest
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.  Ames Hospitality Buffet
6:00 p.m.  Ames Hospitality Shuttle End
7:00 p.m Secure Track

SUNDAY, JULY 20
8:00 a.m.  Gates open
8:30 a.m.   RFC Chapel Service in the Ames Hospitality Tent
9:00 a.m.   Time Trials & Qualifying
10:00 a.m. Ames Hospitality Shuttle Service begins
11:00 a.m.  Car Show Awards
11:30 a.m.  Race eliminations begin
12:00 p.m.  Pre-race Ceremony
                   Show/Exhibition Rounds NSS, AA/GS, Q16
  3:00 p.m. Ames Hospitality Shuttle End
  5:30 p.m.  Finals 
  5:45 p.m.  1A Auto Chief of the Pontiacs
Golf Cart Rentals
Attica Golf Cart Rentals LLC                                                                   
(419) 912-4028                                                                         
Please be patient, they will be busy!
Hours: Monday to Friday  8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Order by June 1st, limited availability

2 passenger $209 + tax   /   4 passenger $259 + tax

All reservations will be for a 3 day cart rental, paid in advance with a credit card.
Cart availability at the event cannot be guaranteed.
Refund policy: Seven days before the event, Attica Golf Cart Rentals will refund your reservation if you cannot make the event.
Any refund request received after July 12th  will be decided on a case-by-case basis.

FAQ
Closest Airport to the racetrack:  
Cleveland Hopkins Internationals   CLE  
43 miles east of the track.  
45 minute drivetime (approximately)

Thursday is for vendor setup only!  No spectators! No Car show entries.  Racer's will be moved in on Thursday afternoon.  

Campers & Motorhome move-in is Friday at 10:00 am.   We are using Gate D at the back of Wilson's Parking Lot
for camper/motorhome move-in.

What is the cost for my wife, husband, girlfriend, boyfriend, kids, etc.....Click here

Pre-registration is not required to attend the event.

Can I camp at the track?  Click here

Are there any restrictions in the pit area?   Click Here

Are there shower facilities at the track?  Yes
  The track has showers in the permanent restroom on
  the pit side of the track.  There is a small fee,
  purchase a ticket at the concession stand.
Map - Summit Motorsports Park
Summit Motorsports Park address for GPS

1300 OH-18, Norwalk, OH 44857