Summit Racing to Be Primary Sponsor of Rickie Jones in ADRL Pro Nitrous
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 again for the 2012 racing season. The family businesses of RJ Race Cars and Quarter-Max Chassis Components will also stay on as aiding sponsors, along with help from long time Friend Mark Stockseth.
"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," said 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 up with us again as my first major sponsor. We are really looking forward to representing them in the Pro Nitrous class along with teammate Pete Berner [in Extreme Pro Stock] in 2012."
"Summit Racing is excited about the opportunity to step up to the primary sponsorship of Rickie's 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!"
2012 marks Jones' second year in the ADRL Pro Nitrous category, and his fifth as a driver. As a young gun of the sport at 24, Jones has proven his abilities but is still hungry for his first Minute Man. With Summit Racing Equipment on board, Jones is even more anxious to score a win for the team.
"I'm very excited for our new 2012 Camaro. I'm anxious to get it finished and see what it can do in testing," said Jones. " After finishing 8th in the Pro Nitrous points last year, breaking into the 3.70s, and running incredible .920 second 60 ft. times, we have high expectations for the 2012 season. We're really looking forward to being at the track again, having fun, winning races, and representing Summit Racing Equipment."