47th Annual North Central Division Summit ET Finals Summit Motorsports Park 9/11/25 - 9/13/25
- wtharpe5
- May 23
- 3 min read
Updated: Jul 29
The 2025 NHRA Summit Racing Equipment North Central Division Summit E.T. Finals will bring the excitement of championship drag racing to Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio, from September 11–13, with September 14 reserved as a rain date. This premier grassroots racing event will feature competitors from Division 3 battling for over $47,000 in guaranteed payouts across categories including Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman, and S/P Bike. Champions will receive prestigious awards such as a Wally trophy, a Champion’s Jacket, a Gold Ring, and an NHRA Gold Card, along with a chance to advance to the NHRA Summit Racing Series National Championships in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The weekend includes several special events, such as the new Thursday Bonus Race with $11,750 in payouts, the Friday Bonus Race offering over $22,000 in cash awards, and the Sunoco Race of Champions. Racers can also participate in the Dialing for Dollars competition, where those closest to their dial-in can win cash prizes and jackpot bonuses. Thursday night features the Champion’s Dinner, which is open to all teams and includes free food, music, and prizes. Additional honors will be awarded for Best Appearing Vehicle and Best Team Spirit.
Summit Motorsports Park offers top-tier amenities, including fully paved pit areas, premium track conditions, and free showers for all racers. Participating tracks include Beech Bend Raceway, Byron Dragway, Coles County Dragway USA, Edgewater Sports Park, Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, Ohio Valley Raceway, Wabash Valley Dragway, Wagler Motorsports Park, World Wide Technology Raceway, and the host track, Summit Motorsports Park.
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Event Schedule:
Wednesday – September 10
Linder's Lot Opens for Stacking: 12:00 PM
Pit Parking & Registration: 5 PM – 9 PM
Thursday – September 11
Pit Parking & Registration: 8 AM – 9 PM
FREE Test & Tune: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Thursday Bonus Races:
Immediately following Test & Tune!
Champion’s Dinner: 7 PM – 10 PM
Linder's Lot Open for Stacking: 9 PM
Friday – September 12
Pit Parking & Registration: 7 AM – 8 PM
Time Trial (All Entries): 9 AM – 12:30 PM
Run Order: Pro, Super Pro, Super Pro Bike, Sportsman, EV, High School, Jr Street
Time Trial (Bonus Race Entries): Immediately following All Entries Time Trials until completion (approx. Noon – 3 PM)
Run Order: Pro, S/Pro, S/P Bike, Sportsman
SUNOCO Race of Champions: Immediately following Bonus Race Time Trials until completion (approx. Noon – 3 PM)
Run Order: Pro, S/Pro, S/P Bike
HUGHES Bonus Races: To follow Rd. 1 of R.O.C.
Run Order: Pro, S/Pro, S/P Bike, Sportsman
Saturday – September 13
Gates Open: 7 AM
Late Registration: 7 AM
Time Trial / Dialing for Dollars: 9 AM – 1 PM
Run Order: S/P, S/B, Sportsman, EV
Best Appearing Judging: 9 AM
Categories: High School, Jr Street
Track Managers Time Trial: 1 PM
Main Event Eliminations: Immediately following time trials until completion (approx. 1 PM)
Run Order:
Time Trial: H/S, Jr ST, TM
Rd 1: S/Pro, S/P Bike
Rd 2: Sportsman
EV
All Classes Run to Completion Saturday Night
Sunday – September 14
Reserved for Rain Date
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Important Links:
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Tech Card Link:
Online link available starting 8/27/25
Discord link for Division 3 PA Messaging System:
Track Website:
W-9 will be completed onsite at time of payout in designated location
Daily Run Schedule:
Tech Card Policy Reminder
Reminder to all participants, any driver making a run prior to submitting an electronic tech card and not signing the online or onsite waiver will be disqualified from the event. Disqualification applies to the driver and vehicle in which the illegal run was involved. Should a driver have a second entry in a different category at the same event, the second entry will be allowed to continue providing tech inspection and waiver signing was completed prior to making a run in the vehicle.
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Tech Card Policy Reminder
If any corrections are required after submitting a tech card. Competitor will notify the race director or NHRA staff of any necessary corrections as soon as possible. NHRA will provide the competitor with a link to edit the tech card.
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​Summit ET Bracket Finals Contingency Postings
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Live Timing
NHRA Live Timing will be available using the link is below!