Summit Racing Equipment Returns to Memphis International Raceway for 7th Season
MILLINGTON, Tenn. (April 25, 2018) – The world’s largest automotive performance equipment company, Summit Racing Equipment, signed a multi-year deal to return as partner and title sponsor of the Bracket Racing Series at Memphis International Raceway (MIR) through 2019.
Summit has been a partner of MIR since 2012, and they will have an even greater presence at Memphis International Raceway in the 2018 season. Their presence not only includes the drag strip, but also the 1.77-mile road course and UTV track. The diversity of their products aligns itself with the variety of racing at MIR in the 2018 season, including drifting, roll racing, drag racing as well as Porsche Club of America (PCA), National Auto Sport Association (NASA) and Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) events on MIR’s road course.
The Summit Bracket Racing Series program will feature 12 scheduled events in 2018 with a guaranteed purse structure at each event and a year-end point’s fund. The Summit Bracket Racing Series will feature 7 classes over the course of the year including Super Pro (Box), Pro / Footbrake (No Box), Junior Dragsters, DOT/Street, Stock/Super Stock and 6.0/7.0 index classes.
Summit Racing Equipment is also partnering with MIR to offer helmets and racing suits to new racers as a part of our loaner program. This is crucial in exposing new racers to the sport and allowing a lower cost of entry for those looking to attend their first racing event at MIR. Safety is paramount at MIR, and our partnership with Summit allows new racers access to the safety gear that they need to safely race on our track.
“Jim and the team at Summit have been exceptional partners to us at MIR and their continued support and dedication to the sportsman racer is second to none. From the support of our local racing program, to the culmination of the Summit SuperSeries finals in October, Summit is the leader in the industry and we couldn’t be prouder to partner with them”, said Pam Kendrick, President of Memphis International Raceway, when asked about the continuation of our longstanding partnership with Summit.
About Memphis International Raceway
Memphis International Raceway (MIR) is the Mid-South’s premier racing destination for racers and spectators alike. The facility is located minutes outside of Memphis in Millington, Tenn., and includes a 1/4-mile drag strip sanctioned by the International Hot Rod Association, a 1.8-mile road course and a NASCAR 3/4-mile paved tri-oval.
Prestigious events such as the original Super Chevy Show, NASCAR races, and the IHRA Summit World Finals take place at the facility. For more information on MIR, visit RaceMIR.com or connect on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @RaceMIR.
About Summit Racing Equipment
Summit Racing Equipment is the world’s largest mail order automotive performance equipment company with thousands of performance parts, aftermarket accessories, tools and garage equipment and stock replacement parts. For over 40 years, Summit Racing Equipment has set and reset the standard for fast shipping, customer service, and tech expertise in auto parts in order to become a performance powerhouse around the globe.
Sources: Memphis International Raceway PR