CEOs of Summit Racing & DX Engineering Meet Up at Dayton Hamvention® 2026 (Video)

The relationship between wrenching on a vehicle and refining an amateur radio station has always been strong. Both disciplines demand problem-solving skills, a passion for better performance, precision workmanship, and the pure, unadulterated joy of seeing your efforts bear fruit—whether that means busting through a pileup to snag a rare location or rocketing down the quarter mile.

It’s no secret that many of the hams who rely on DX Engineering for the gear to upgrade their stations also turn to Summit Racing for the parts they need to restore a classic, outfit an off-roader, or soup up their dragster.

For those who don’t already know, Summit Racing has been the parent company of DX Engineering ever since the aftermarket automotive parts giant acquired the ham radio manufacturer in 2000.

DX Engineering shares headquarters with Summit Racing in Tallmadge, Ohio, near Akron. The DX Engineering Amateur Radio Showroom is housed inside the Summit Racing Retail Superstore at the same location. Ham radio gear can also be purchased at the Summit Racing retail store in Sparks, Nevada.

Summit Racing retail store photo — Summit Racing Retail Superstore, Tallmadge, Ohio. (Image/Summit Racing)

Last year, DX Engineering’s Dayton Hamvention® booth featured Summit Racing’s Roamin’ Gladiator project vehicle, which was equipped with three mobile radios.

Jeep parked at DX Engineering hamvention booth — (Image/DX Engineering)

This year, DX Engineering was thrilled to have Scott Peterson, W8SRE, CEO of Summit Racing, visit Hamvention.

Take a moment to watch the short video below featuring Scott and DX Engineering CEO Tim Duffy, K3LR, talking about the ham/gearhead relationship and the support automotive and amateur radio enthusiasts can expect from the Summit Racing/DX Engineering team.