KANSAS CITY, Mo. (May 27) - The Super Chevy Show, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary, kicks into high gear in June, hosting back-to-back events for the first and only time this season.
The touring series, which combines drag racing with a car-show, swap meet and a family carnival atmosphere, will make its first Midwest appearance when it visits Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio for the Micky Mart Rewards Super Chevy Show presented by Donald M Graham & Associates on Friday, June 11-Sunday, June 13.
The scene will then shift to Topeka, Kan. when the series will be hosted by Heartland Park Topekaon Friday, June 18-Sunday, June 20 for the Kansas Super Chevy Show presented by Rick Hendrick's Superior Chevrolet.
"I think going back to back offers challenges for everyone involved," said Bill Bader III, Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park owner. "But we're excited about this opportunity, because for this series to grow, we have to make it where (back-to-back events) are not unique, but part of an exciting national touring series that's a big deal."
The Micky Mart Rewards Super Chevy Show is expected to be a very big deal. It will include sportsman drag racing, including the new Shoebox class; a pro show that features eightNostalgic Fuel Altereds and Les Shockley’s Super Shockwave – the World’s Fastest Chevy Truck –Powered by two Pratt & Whitney J -34-48 engines; a car show; swap meet and car corral.
The event will begin on Friday, June 11 with a test-n-tune.
"We have a great event sponsor and we've booked in some really cool promotions," Bader said."We're excited about this event. The Shoebox class is a big deal. We run those type of cars weekly and we think its something that is unique to the Super Chevy Show."
The Kansas Super Chevy Show presented by Rick Hendrick's Superior Chevrolet will feature the car show, swap meet, super pro and pro bracket racing and exhibition runs by Pro-Mod doorslammers. The event will also feature an autocross.
"We've got a great title sponsor in the Rick Hendrick Superior Chevrolet group," Heartland Park Topeka general manager Chris Gallas said. "It's on Father's Day weekend, so we're expecting it to the be a really big event. We expect the Chevy gearheads to come out for a fun weekend."
The event begins on Friday, June 18 with a test-n-tune.
Here's the event information for both events:
MICKY MART REWARDS SUPER CHEVY SHOW
At Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park, Norwalk, Ohio
Friday, June 11
Gates Open: 8:00 a.m.
Time Trials: Noon - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 12
Gates Open: 8 a.m.
Time Trials: 9 a.m.
Box & No Box Bonus Race: 3 p.m.
Car Show Awards: TBD
Pre-Race Ceremonies: 6:30 pm
Featured Talent: 7 & 9 p.m.
Sunday, June 13
Gates Open: 8 a.m.
Main Event Eliminations: 9 a.m.
Pre Race: 1 p.m.
Featured Rounds: 1:30 & 3:30 p.m.
Car Show Awards: TBD
FEES
Adult Friday $12
Adult Saturday OR Sunday $20
Adult Weekend (F,S,S) $40
Child (6-12) $5
Child Weekend (F,S) $10
Child (Under 6) FREE!!
Race
(Must be Chevy Powered or Chevy Bodied) $60
Car Show (Judged) $45
Car Show (Non-Judged) - Show 'n Shine $35
Swap Meet $45
Car Corral $45
Trackside Electric Motorhome $75
Primitive Camping $25
KANSAS SUPER CHEVY SHOW
PRESENTED BYRICK HENDRICK'S SUPERIOR CHEVROLET At Heartland Park Topeka, Kan.
Ticket Prices
Adult GA
Friday, June 18 $10
Saturday, June 19 $20
Sunday, June 20 $20
3-Day $40
Child GA
Friday $5
Saturday $5
Sunday $5
3-Day $10
Parking (per day) $10
Camping in Lot 1 $50
Registration
Saturday Bonus Bracket $35
Sunday Bracket Race $50
Crew Entry $40
Car Show $45
Swap Meet $45
Car Corral $45
Show-n-Shine $35
Test n Tune (Friday) $25
Autocross
Bracket 1 Buy Back $40
Bracket 2 Buy Back $30
DOT Buy Back $20
2010 Super Chevy Show - HPT Drag Racing Sportsman Classes Bracket 1 (Super Pro)
7.00-19.99 Electronics. .5 Full Tree. Compulink Cross-Talk
Bracket 2 (Pro)
7.00-19.99 Non-Electronics. .5 Full Tree. No Compulink Cross-Talk
D.O.T.
Any Dial In Non-Electronics. .5 Full Tree. DOT Street Tires andMufflers required.
All classes must be Chevy bodies – or – Chevy powered.
Saturday Bonus Race - $2,500 total Payout, .5 full tree, no Compulink Cross-Talk
Winner: $1,200
Runner-Up: $500
Semi: $200
Quarter: $100
Saturday's bonus race will feature Electronic and Non-Electronic racers running in separate categories until the final round. Electronic winner and the Non-Electronic winner will face-off for the $1,200 to win and $500 to runner-up.
Sunday Bracket 1 (Super Pro) Payout
Winner: $3,000
Runner-Up: $1,500
Semi: $500
Quarter: $200
Eighth $100
Sunday Bracket 2 (Pro) Payout
Winner: $1,500
Runner-Up: $600
Semi: $200
Quarter: $100
Eight $75
Sunday D.O.T. Payout
Winner: $1,000
Runner-Up: $400
Semi: $125
Quarter: $100
Eighth: $75
More information can be found at superchevyshow.com.
