NHRA - National Hot Rod Association

Summit Racing Equipment has been named the presenting sponsor for the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the upcoming Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties, which takes place this weekend at Heartland Motorsports Park. It is the fourth of 12 races during the 2018 E3 Spark Plugs Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service season.
 
In Topeka, Kan., race fans will be treated to the non-stop action of the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service, providing incredible thrills. With a talent-filled roster that will again feature more than 30 standout drivers at Heartland Motorsports Park, the class offers something unique for every kind of hot-rodding enthusiast and is highlighted by historic muscle cars like the ’67 Mustang, ’68 Firebird, and ’69 Camaro, as well as a variety of late model American muscle cars. Producing more than 3,000 horsepower, the suspended-door pro mod cars travel the quarter-mile in less than six seconds at speeds of more than 250 mph.
 
“The start of the season for the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service has been nothing short of spectacular and we know that will continue this weekend at Heartland Motorsports Park,” said Brad Gerber, NHRA vice president and chief development officer. “Summit Racing Equipment is a valued longtime sponsor in the NHRA and it’s exciting to see their support extending into this class.”

With five decades of experience, Summit Racing Equipment is the worldwide leader in e-commerce, mail order and retail for performance parts and accessories. A longtime partner with NHRA, Summit Racing Equipment, which offers a selection of parts from more than 1,500 manufacturers, has worked with a variety of teams in a number of different NHRA classes over the years. In Topeka, Summit Racing Equipment will sponsor Keith Haney in the Pro Mod class, as Haney makes his Pro Mod debut this weekend.

“Summit Racing is excited to extend its support of NHRA Drag Racing into the Pro Mod Series, building on our successful programs including the NHRA Summit Racing Equipment Series and NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League,” said Jim Greenleaf, Summit’s motorsport and events manager. “It will be an exciting weekend of racing as Keith Haney joins the Summit Racing team to compete in the NHRA Pro Mod Series for the first time. We look forward to Keith mixing it up on and off the track.”
 
The 2018 E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service is showcased in a 12-race schedule that includes stops at NHRA national events across the country. Three-time world champion Rickie Smith won the first event of the year in Gainesville and is the current points leader, while season winners include Jim Whiteley and Jose Gonzalez. Other top names in the class include Stevie “Fast” Jackson, who is the defending event winner, Mike Janis, Mike Castellana and former world champion Khalid AlBalooshi. All 12 races during the 2018 season will air on FOX Sports 1 (FS1) and FOX Sports 2 (FS2).