Summit Racing Equipment names Jim Greenleaf Manager of Motorsports & Events


TALLMADGE, Ohio (Feb. 6, 2026)—Summit Racing Equipment, the nation's leading mail order and Internet supplier of high performance automotive and truck equipment, has named Jim Greenleaf Manager of Motorsports and Events.

Greenleaf joined Summit Racing Equipment in 1996 as a Supervisor in the company's Tallmadge, Ohio Retail Store. In 2002, he was promoted to Retail Sales Manager during the store's expansion to a 25,000 square foot Super Store. His responsibilities included managing store sales, customer service, merchandising, marketing, events, promotions, and staffing. He was also responsible for race event and track sponsorship at local tracks.

As Manager of Motorsports & Events, Greenleaf is responsible for managing and marketing all motorsports-related programs, including Summit Racing Equipment's three NHRA national event sponsorships, the NHRA Summit Racing Equipment Series and the company's drag racing team, which currently includes three-time NHRA Pro Stock Champion Greg Anderson and other top NHRA drag racers

"Through our motorsports teams and programs, we've been able to support drag racers on a sportsman and professional level," Greenleaf said. "I look forward to reinforcing our position as the industry's leader in high performance and reaching potential new customers by continuing our involvement in the sport of drag racing."

He will also continue to manage title sponsorships of the Summit USMTS National Championship for dirt modifieds and Summit USRA Weekly Racing Series which sanctions multiple divisions and series at more than 50 of America's top dirt track facilities.

Founded in 1968, Summit Racing Equipment is the world's largest direct mail and Internet supplier of high performance automotive parts and accessories. The company offers a huge in-stock selection, low prices, fast worldwide delivery, and the best customer service in the high performance industry via its catalogs, website and four retail locations in  McDonough, Georgia; Sparks, Nevada; Arlington, Texas; and their headquarters in Tallmadge, Ohio.

For more information, check out summitracing.com.

The United States Racing Association heads into its 26th season of competitive racing featuring some of the best drivers in the country. The  Summit USRA Weekly Racing Series once again showcases many of the premier racetracks across the Midwest, sanctioning more than 1,200 events annually and delivering high-level competition night after night.

For the 2026 season, the USRA is proud to welcome back the Iron Man USRA B-Mods to the USRA family, adding even more excitement and depth to an already stacked lineup along with the Iron Man USRA Stock Cars.

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Registration is open for Summit USRA Weekly Racing Series racers in 2026 by calling (515) 832-6000, online or download the application on the USRA website.

Summit USRA Nationals: The 13th Annual Summit USRA Nationals is slated for five nights from Sept. 29 through Oct. 3 at the legendary Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Mo., with USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods, USRA Hobby Stocks and USRA Tuners in action. For more information, visit lucasoilspeedway.com.


USRA OFFICIAL SPONSORS: American Racer Racing TiresBeyea HeadersChristie Door CompanyFast ShaftsFK Rod EndsKSE Racing Products, Longacre Racing ProductsMesilla Valley TransportationNitroquest MediaPEM Racing Gears & DrivetrainRacinDirtSummit Racing EquipmentSunoco Race Fuels.

USRA PARTICIPATING SPONSORS: Boubin Tire & AutomotiveBrodix Cylinder HeadsPBM Performance ProductsYouDirt.com.

USRA CONTINGENCY SPONSORS: AFCO Racing ProductsAllstar Performance, Brinn, Inc.Bryke RacingChamp Pans, CPT Racing MFGDay Motor Sports, Dirt Gangster ApparelDynamic DrivelinesEdelbrockGorsuch Performance Solutions, Harris Auto RacingHypercoIntegra Racing Shocks & SpringsJE Pistons, Kevko RacingKeyser Manufacturing, KS EngineeringLandrum Performance SpringsMD3MSD PerformancePerformance Bodies & PartsQA1Quarter MasterQuickCar Racing ProductsRacerWebsite.comReal Racing WheelsRush RaceGear by Austin WittSweet ManufacturingSwift SpringsSybesma GraphicsTotal PowerWehrs Machine & Racing ProductsWilwood Disc Brakes

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