There will be a celebration of life on Monday, June 26, 2023, honoring Ricky W. Norton Jr., founder of Callies Performance Products. The event will occur from 12 Noon until 5 PM EST at Callies Performance Products at 901 S. Union Street in Fostoria, Ohio.

Attendees can tour Callies Performance and meet high-profile drag racers such as Funny Car driver Ron Capps and Pro Modified JR Gray. 

Norton always had a passion for manufacturing. In his honor, the Greater Fostoria Community Foundation will raise money for a scholarship to benefit local students seeking careers in the manufacturing and metalworking industries. 

Anyone looking to donate to this fund can send checks to:

Greater Fostoria Community Foundation
PO Box 684
Fostoria, OH 44830

Please note in the check memo: Richard W Norton Jr. Scholarship Fund.

There will be food trucks and refreshments available for purchase.