Summit Motorsports Park Team Members Honored at Summit University

Norwalk, OH – Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio is proud to have team members who are passionate about their positions, showcase their skills and focus on ensuring America’s Racetrack flourishes for generations to come.

Several of them were honored in a moving ceremony during Summit University on March 29, 2025 at EHOVE Career Center in Milan, Ohio. In addition to the Team Star Watch Program, which celebrates length of service, the event also featured inspiring speeches by Summit Motorsports Park president Bill Bader and department managers, as well as dinner. Please join us in congratulating these award recipients:

JoAnn Hastings — Nick Gollner Heart of a Lion Award

Becky Missler — Bobbie Bader Outstanding Guest Service Team Member Award

Mike Westrick — Connie Hurst Award for Outstanding Team Player

Gary Lowe — Skeet Peaco Outstanding Track Crew Team Member Award

Kathy Smith — Outstanding Operations Team Member Award and Alpha Centauri Award for 5 Years of Service

Noble Zerman — Pat Peschke Outstanding Hospitality Team Member Award

Alexander Lamb — Jim Herr Outstanding Food Service Team Member Award

Nick Wright — Outstanding Park Services Team Member Award

Lyndsey Daiga — Outstanding Merchandise Team Member Award

Mary Hinckley — Canopus Award for 10 Years of Service

Dave Mortensen — Canopus Award for 10 Years of Service

“I could not be prouder of our exceptional team,” said Bader. “To see them go about their work while interacting with our guests is inspiring, and it is a pleasure to honor those who stand out. Congratulations to this year’s award recipients. Your passion and professionalism do not go unnoticed, and you are a main reason our guests want to come back to our park.”

Written by Mary Lendzion | Summit Motorsports Park Media & Public Relations mlendzion@summitmotorsportspark.com