The Ames Performance Tri Power Pontiac Nationals is celebrating 35 years of Pontiac Excitement this coming July 17th – 19th at Summit Motorsports Park, in Norwalk, OH. This event has a long history of bringing together the best in entertainment for the Pontiac enthusiast, at what is arguably the finest drag racing facility in the United States!
Pontiac was infamous for its Tri-Power 389 and 421 V-8 engines during the heyday of factory racing and the beginning of the muscle-car era. Super Duty Promotions used Tri Power on its signature event to denote “Three Times the Fun! Race! Show! Swap!” and we do it all at the “Premier Pontiac event” in the country! Drag racing on the Norwalk quarter mile, with a fully paved pit area; while the car show and swap meet are held on well-mown grass fields surrounded by paved access roads. Free spectator parking is adjacent to the car show/swap meet fields, allowing easy access to all the Pontiac Excitement.
You can expect to see hundreds of classic and late-model Pontiacs on display, parked by body style on the show fields; in addition to special displays from our “show within a show” program. The Firehawk Club of America is hosting its 32nd annual Firehawk Rally, along with participation by members of the Early Times, Little Indians, Overhead Cammers and the 2+2 chapters of the Pontiac Oakland Club International.
Beyond the car show are the swap meet fields, laid out in 5 rows with grass aisles in between; numbering 436 spaces, the swap meet has sold-out in advance for the past 10 years, and is the largest Pontiac swap meet in the country!
A manufacturer’s midway caps the show and swap fields, where new products and services are available and on display for those restoring or updating their Pontiac. Ames Performance has a significant display of their products; plus, staff to help advise you on your needs. The GTO Association of America and the Pontiac Oakland Club International both have representatives in attendance to answer questions and recruit members to their organizations. The Pontiac Preservation Association announces its inductees to the Pontiac Hall of Fame each year at the Sunday opening ceremony.
The “Ponti-Action” on the track runs all weekend, from the Friday test & tune and late afternoon gambler’s races; to separate race programs Saturday and Sunday. All this culminates with the “Chief of the Pontiacs” run-off Sunday evening. In addition, you will see the Scott Rods Gassers and 60’s Nostalgia Super Stock cars exhibition races. The Tin Indian Performance wheelie contest provides sky-high entertainment Saturday afternoon.
This year in honor of our 35th anniversary, we are presenting Eastbound and Down, “the Ultimate Smokey and the Bandit Tribute”. It’s been 49 years since Smokey and the Bandit thrilled movie-goers; this live tribute includes all the key players and their vehicles. In honor of Pontiac’s 100th anniversary, Mike Guess is displaying his first year Pontiac sedan alongside his 2010 limited edition Solstice convertible.
Find out more about this event here!
