Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio, is proud to have team members who are passionate about their positions, who showcase their skills, and who focus on ensuring that 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.”
This story was originally published on March 31, 2025. 
