The 48th Annual Cornwell Tools Night Under Fire will dazzle and delight fans of all ages, Aug. 1-2, 2025, at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio.
The substantial signature event known as The Greatest Show in Drag Racing® will feature more than 82 performers, which is the most in the history of the event, and they will be ready to put on an outstanding show.
“We have been thinking about and dreaming about this event for the past year, and we have a striking show planned that will appeal to all senses,” said Bill Bader, Summit Motorsports Park president. “We urge you to get your tickets now as we are expecting a sell-out.”
NHRA Funny Car standouts Ron Capps, Daniel Wilkerson, Cruz Pedregon and Dave Richards will soar side-by-side, and talented Top Fuel racers Antron Brown, Justin Ashley, Clay Millican and Josh Hart will rocket down the racetrack.
Powerful NHRA Pro Stock drivers Greg Anderson, Dallas Glenn, Erica Enders and Jeg Coughlin Jr. will add to the adrenaline, as will twelve Top Alcohol Funny Cars, twelve Top Alcohol Dragsters and twelve Pro Mods.
Hayden Proffitt will bump into the beams and blast off with afterburners all aglow in his Hot Streak II jet engine-powered truck, and Ernie Bogue, Scott Holdridge, Dawn Perdue and Neil Esposito will gun for a North American Jet Car Championship in their 300-mph vehicles.
R&R Auto Body Top Sportsman, Factory Stock, Pro Outlaw Drag Sleds and ScottRods Gassers will also be in action.
There will be a fantastic flyover by the Hooligans Flight Team featuring historic military airplanes, as well as skydivers. The Bader Family Signature $150,000 Fireworks Show presented by R&R Auto Body will be shot from multiple locations over the park.
The Edelbrock Super Series Elite presented by Red Line Oil and Rocko Machine will feature the top 16 racers in Summit Motorsports Park’s Edelbrock Super Pro, Edelbrock Pro, Wiseco/CycleTech Super Bike and Edelbrock Sportsman Delivered on Time by TFC Transportation programs as of Aug. 1, and they will race for a share of $64,400 on Aug. 2.
Additionally, the Summit Racing Equipment Junior Dragster Shootout will put the spotlight on the top eight racers in Summit Motorsports Park’s Bear Motorsports Advanced, Intermediate and Novice Junior Dragster presented by Wiseco programs as of June 1, and they will race for cash, trophies and gift cards on Aug. 2.
As always, the Bader Family Guarantee, which promises the best show possible at the best price possible, is in place and offers an unconditional money-back guarantee.
Fans who want to elevate their experience even more can join the John Force Winner’s Circle, which offers VIP parking, premium starting line seating, patio viewing, pit area access, souvenir goody bag, chalet access, catered meals, complementary soft drinks and bottled water, two alcohol beverages for those 21 and older, cash bar, snacks, private restrooms and more.
Tickets are selling quickly. For tickets or more information, visit summitmotorsportspark.com or call 419-668-5555. Summit Motorsports Park is at 1300 State Route 18, Norwalk, Ohio.
This story was originally published on July 11, 2025. 
