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SUMMIT
RACING EQUIPMENT TO BE PRIMARY SPONSOR ON JONES' ADRL PN ENTRY IN 2012
January 18, 2012: Summit Racing Equipment has been on board with up and coming driver Rickie Jones since the beginning of his driving career five years ago. Their partnership, which began on an associate level in NHRA Pro Stock, has proven to be a good match. It comes as no surprise, then, that the pair decided to team up for a primary sponsorship for 2012.
"Summit Racing Equipment is a first class company dedicated to the sport of drag racing, and we are honored to represent them and extend our relationship in 2012," told Jones. "I really appreciate the fact that they took a risk with me at the beginning of my career when I was still unproven. Now they are stepping into uncharted territory with us again as my first major sponsor.
"We've been able to strengthen our relationship over the last four years and it was a mutual desire to grow into something more for our program. We tested the waters with this deal last year when we had Summit Racing as the title sponsor of our team at the two Summit Racing events in Norwalk, OH- both the ADRL and NHRA events. We really enjoyed being a larger part of Team Summit Racing then, are looking forward to representing them in the Pro Nitrous class with teammate Pete Berner [ADRL Extreme Pro Stock] in 2012."
"Summit Racing is excited about the opportunity to step up to the primary sponsorship of Rickie Jones ADRL Pro Nitrous Camaro for 2012," said Jim Greenleaf, Summit Racing's Motorsports and Events Manager. "Rickie is a great young driver that has proven himself over the last several years. We are looking forward to being a part of his first win and run for the championship. The 2012 ADRL season promises to be very exciting!"
The family businesses of RJ Race Cars and Quarter-Max® Chassis Components will also stay on the car as aiding sponsors, along with help from long time friend Mark Stockseth for 2012, which will mark Jones' second year in the ADRL Pro Nitrous category, and his fifth as a driver. He was very impressive in making the switch from his starting class of NHRA Pro Stock to the more untamed world of Pro Mod. As a young gun of the sport at only 24, Jones has already proven his abilities, but is still hungry for his first Minute Man, and now with Summit Racing Equipment on board, Jones is even more anxious to score a win for the team.
"I already know that Summit Racing and Team Quarter-Max® are a good fit," continued Jones. "Summit is very committed to supporting not only the automotive industry, but our troops as well. I had the privilege of going on the trip to Germany with the Summit drivers. It was such a great experience and gave me even more respect for our troops and for Summit as a company. I’m proud to have them on board our car in 2012."
Summit will be well represented on Jones' new ride, as the team at RJ Race Cars has brand new state-of-the-art Pro Nitrous 2012 Camaro almost ready to go.
"I'm very excited for our new 2012 Camaro. There has been a lot of talk about this body and we're expecting good things. I'm anxious to get it finished and see what it can do in testing. After finishing 8th in the Pro Nitrous points last year, and breaking into the 3.70s, and running incredible .920s 60ft times, we have high expectations for the 2012 season, and are really looking forward to being at the track again, having fun, winning races, and representing Summit Racing Equipment."
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