Summit Point News

Cold, wet weather may have not been the ideal conditions for the 30th annual Mountain State Apple Harvest Festival, but organizers say that still couldn't put a damper on the community spirit and support that help make each year memorable.

A middle-aged woman stands behind a gaudy frozen daiquiri stand, her arms folded, resting on the counter while she longingly leans her head out of her confines and peers at her surroundings.

The engineering company is set to expand operations and transfer its corporate headquarters from Sonoma, Calif., to Summit Point Raceway early next month.

Gov. Joe Manchin got to combine two of his passions - cars and economic development - on Tuesday when he welcomed an automotive performance-enhancing company to Summit Point Motorsports Park.

Bruce Van Wyk was known for his economic development in Berkeley County - particularly along Foxcroft Avenue and the Martinsburg Mall - so it was fitting that the bridge at the King Street exit off Interstate 81 was named in his honor Tuesday.

West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin is scheduled to visit the Eastern Panhandle on Tuesday, and economic development will be the focus of his tour.

For as long as he can remember, Steven McWilliams Jr., has always looked forward to Labor Day weekend, when the youngster would get to hang around the paddock at Summit Point Raceway in West Virginia.

From a press release issued by SRA SRA sidecars from Canada and the USA head to West Virginia August 28-29-30, 2009 to race with the Championship Cup Series.

The drivers described the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix in Schenley and its sister event, the Historical Races at BeaveRun Motorsports Complex, as "gentlemen's races." "Nobody wants to trade paint out there," 53-year-old Plum resident Joe Mendel said of the Grand Prix, which begins this weekend, and the Historical Races, which wrapped up last ...

The state Economic Development Authority has approved a $1 million loan to help an automotive engineering company relocate from Sonoma, Calif., to Summit Point Motorsports Park in Jefferson County.

With just four races remaining, the battle for the 2009 F2000 championship is as close as it gets, as an action-packed eight races have produced varying results among a huge field.

Chad Sisler wasn't home long from his honeymoon before going back to the racetrack.

A Berkeley Springs, W.Va., motorcyclist was killed Sunday morning at Summit Point Motorsports Park during a practice session, a track spokeswoman said.

From a press release issued by CCS/ASRA: 8th Annual Summit Point Cyclefest Michelin Pro Series Qualifying Summit Point, WV May 24, 2009 The forecast was for possible thunderstorms at the 8th Annual Summit Point Cyclefest but the only rumble came from the ThunderBikes as they took their shot at Michelin Pro Series qualifying today.

A new high-voltage power line could soon span across the southern portion of Jefferson County, affecting up to 1,600 properties in three states.

From a press release issued by Roger Lyle's Motorcycle Xcitement Track Days And Racing School: Roger Lyle's Motorcycle Xcitement Track Days and Road Racing School is proud to announce that we are hosting a unique track day on Wednesday, May 20, open to all racers and riders at the legendary Summit Point Raceway in West Virginia with some special ...

Dustin Watson spent his Saturday at the Summit Point track in West Virginia. Track days are offered as an opportunity to train and learn the skills that will be needed to be a winner come race day.

The Jefferson 500 will be held at Summit Point Motorsports Park this weekend after a three-year hiatus, bringing vintage car racing to the region.