Summit Racing Equipment

Name

Summit Racing Equipment

Website

https://summitracing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performance Automotive Parts Retail

NAICS

Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing (33992), Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing (339920)

SIC

Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRAMANAB

Helmets & Protective Headgear Retail (Motorcycle/ATV/Snow)

Consumer Products & Retail/Sporting Goods & Outdoor Retail/Motorsports & Powersports Gear Retail

SECONDARYCRAMANAK

High-Visibility, Rain & Thermal Riding Gear Retail

Consumer Products & Retail/Sporting Goods & Outdoor Retail/Motorsports & Powersports Gear Retail

Keywords

• Performance auto parts
• Crate engines
• Racing components
• Motorsport equipment
• Automotive aftermarket

Headquarters

HQ city

Tallmadge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Performance Parts Retail: Summit Racing Equipment operates as a retailer of performance automotive parts, selling crate engines, performance components, and racing equipment directly to consumers and racing teams.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Summit Racing Equipment is a retailer and supplier of performance automotive parts, including crate engines, performance components, safety equipment, and racing gear. It operates as a one-stop source for both DIY hobbyists and professional racing teams seeking performance upgrades, and serves as the Official Performance Parts Supplier for major U.S. racing series such as Trans Am and SVRA.

Product overview

Summit Racing Equipment is a performance parts retailer and supplier serving automotive enthusiasts and racers. The company offers a broad catalog of performance parts and components, including crate engines such as the Summit Racing Chevy LS 5.3L Long Block. The product portfolio encompasses engine assemblies, performance components, and specialized racing equipment, positioning the company as a one-stop source for both DIY hobbyists and professional racing teams seeking performance upgrades.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Summit Racing Chevy LS 5.3L Long Block A crate engine featuring a 5.3L LS Chevrolet small block, rated at 450 horsepower, sold as a long block configuration for performance vehicle builds, engine rebuilds, and upgrades. Targeted at automotive enthusiasts, performance builders, and racing teams.
• Performance Parts Retail Catalog Broad catalog of performance parts, components, safety equipment, and racing gear supplied to racers and enthusiasts, including discount opportunities and award certificates offered as the Official Performance Parts Supplier of the Trans Am Series and SVRA.

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SCAG Racing (Daniel Wilkerson)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Summit Racing Equipment has extended its associate sponsorship with SCAG Racing for Daniel Wilkerson's Nitro Funny Car entry in the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season. The partnership spans two decades and will see Summit supply critical performance and safety components for the vehicle. Branding appears starting at the NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville, Florida from March 6-8, 2026.
• Trans Am Series presented by PirellicoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2022Summit Racing Equipment serves as the Official Performance Parts Supplier for the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli. The partnership, active since 2022 and renewed for 2026, provides competitors with discount opportunities and award certificates throughout the racing season. The partnership reflects Summit's commitment to supporting professional motorsports at multiple competitive levels.
• Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2022Summit Racing Equipment continues as the Official Performance Parts Supplier for the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA). The partnership, renewed for 2026 and active since 2022, provides competitors with discount opportunities and award certificates throughout the racing season. SVRA returns to action at NOLA Motorsports Park for the 2026 season.

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Amazon (Automotive): Amazon's automotive category includes a wide range of performance parts and racing equipment from third-party sellers. It competes with Summit Racing on convenience, pricing, and selection for the online auto parts customer.
• AutoZone: AutoZone is the largest US aftermarket auto parts retailer. While its core focus is replacement parts for everyday vehicles, it competes for the same DIY customer wallet and has expanded its performance product assortment.
• O'Reilly Auto Parts: O'Reilly is a major US auto parts retailer with both store and e-commerce channels. It serves professional installers and DIY customers with a growing performance segment, overlapping with Summit Racing's enthusiast customer base.
• Advance Auto Parts: Advance Auto Parts is a national aftermarket auto parts retailer with extensive e-commerce and store operations. It competes broadly for the same DIY customer segment and has been investing in performance and specialty parts.
• NAPA Auto Parts: NAPA is a large distribution and retail network for automotive parts, serving professional installers and consumers. Its broad catalog and e-commerce platform overlap with Summit Racing's product categories.

Direct peers

• Holley Performance Products: Holley is a leading manufacturer and retailer of performance automotive products including carburetors, fuel systems, and crate engines. It is one of Summit Racing's closest direct competitors in the performance parts category, serving the same enthusiast and racing customer base.
• Jegs High Performance: Jegs is a major mail-order and online retailer of performance automotive parts and racing equipment, headquartered in Ohio. It competes head-to-head with Summit Racing across crate engines, performance components, and racing gear sold to racers and enthusiasts.
• RockAuto: RockAuto is a leading online auto parts retailer offering a deep catalog of OEM and aftermarket parts. While it skews more toward replacement parts than performance, it competes directly with Summit Racing's e-commerce storefront on selection and price.
• Speedway Motors: Speedway Motors is a long-established retailer specializing in hot rod, race car, and street rod parts. It serves the same DIY builder and grassroots racer segments that Summit Racing targets with its crate engines and performance components.
• CARiD: CARiD is an online retailer of automotive accessories, performance parts, and replacement components. It directly competes with Summit Racing's e-commerce model across the performance and customization categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SummitRacing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/summit-racing-equipment

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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