Summit Racing Equipment

If you or your father - or even your grandfather - was into hot rodding during the 1970s, chances are there was a black-and-white Summit Racing catalog in the garage. Comparing that catalog to the detailed, full-color Summit Racing catalog that's on your workbench right now gives a pretty good idea of how much Summit Racing Equipment has changed throughout the years. Founded as a small side business in 1968, the Tallmadge, Ohio, company has grown into the world's largest directanail and Internet supplier of high-performance equipment.

But one thing hasn't changed: Summit Racing's commitment to customer service.

"We work hard to give customers the parts they want at a fair price, and we ship those parts fast," Summit Racing Equipment President and Chief Operating Officer Raymond J. Tatko said. "In addition, we back everything with the best customer service and largest full-time technical staff in the industry."

Today, the Summit Racing Equipment catalog is the performance enthusiast's ticket to the industry's biggest selection of parts for street machines, race cars, trucks, and more - all at guaranteed low prices. In addition to the famous Summit Racing Big Book catalog, customers can shop from Summit Racing's Custom Style, Tool and Garage Accessories, and Genuine hotrod Hardware catalogs. But the selection and service don't end there.

Summit Racing's Web site, www.SummitRacing.com, features a huge online store with Summit Racing's entire inventory, even parts not listed in the catalogs. It's searchable by part number, keyword, vehicle make/model, engine, manufacturer, and more. SummitRacing.com also includes a huge tech archive, feature stories, Team Summit news, real-time race results on Drag Race Central, and a link to Summit Racing's GenuineHotRod.com Web site, which features hundreds of automotive lifestyle products.

Summit Racing offers fast delivery from its three huge distribution centers in Ohio, Georgia, and Nevada. Most orders placed before 9 p.m. EST are shipped the same day and delivered within a few days. There are three easy ordering options: the 24-hour order line (800-230-3030), online at www.SummitRacing.com, or in person at one of Summit Racing's three retail stores in Tallmadge, Ohio; McDonough, Ga.; and Sparks, Nev.

Summit Racing Equipment is proud to support automotive and racing enthusiasts. The company hosts the annual Super Summit car show and TruckFest, an all-truck and off-road show. Summit Racing sponsors the SummitRacing.com NHRA Nationals, Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals, and Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals and fields one of the largest Professional drag racing teams. Summit Racing supports budgetminded Sportsman racers by sponsoring the NHRA Summit Racing Series and offering a variety of Sportsman events at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk.

In 2008, Summit Racing Equipment celebrates its 40th year in business by doing what it does best: "We'll mark our anniversary by continuing to provide our customers with the best service possible," Tatko said. "They're the reason we're able to celebrate 40 years in business."