Capping a banner year of growth, innovation and success across its portfolio of premier motorsports and entertainment venues, Speedway Motorsports celebrated its top-performing corporate sales leaders for their outstanding contributions to the company’s success in 2026. The honors were presented last week during the company’s annual Sales Summit in Charlotte, North Carolina, recognizing individuals and teams whose dedication, creativity and commitment to excellence helped drive business results and strengthen partnerships throughout the organization.

Nashville Superspeedway took home Sales Team of the Year honors. Las Vegas Motor Speedway Vice President of Sales Aaron Crowley earned the Corporate Events Award, while Speedway Motorsports Senior Vice President of Business Development Naysan Gray received the On-Track Award. New Hampshire Motor Speedway Senior Director of Corporate Partnerships Lisa McGahan was honored with the Client Service Award, and

"Our success at Speedway Motorsports starts with talented people who are passionate about building lasting partnerships, creating exceptional experiences and delivering results,” said Kevin Camper, Speedway Motorsports chief commercial officer. “Throughout 2026, our sales teams continued to raise the bar through an unwavering commitment to our partners. These award recipients represent the very best of that effort, and their leadership and achievements continue to fuel our company while positioning us for even greater success in the future."

Sales Team of the Year Award

Looking at the overall year-over-year financial performance of each of Speedway Motorsports' 11 premier facilities and its affiliates, Nashville Superspeedway's Corporate Sales Department was awarded Sales Team of the Year honors. Nashville Superspeedway outpaced all other facilities with a year-over-year growth of more than 30 percent.

Corporate Events Award

Aaron Crowley of Las Vegas Motor Speedway was named Speedway Motorsports' Corporate Events Award winner for 2026. Selected from a company-wide pool of corporate event and business development professionals, the Corporate Events Award recognizes a leader who has made a significant impact on the corporate events business through new business development, client service, retention and overall revenue.

On-Track Award

Speedway Motorsports Senior Vice President of Business Development Naysan Gray was named this year's On-Track Award recipient. The On-Track Award recognizes the company's salesperson for having the highest year-over-year impact at the local and/or national level.

Client Service Award

New Hampshire Motor Speedway Senior Director of Corporate Partnerships Lisa McGahan received the 2026 Client Service Award. Open to sales team members who are primarily involved with client service and other support roles, the Client Service Award recognizes an individual who has shown outstanding support for his or her sales team, clients and processes. Consideration for the award includes partner feedback, contributions to the efficiency of sales efforts, support of other Speedway Motorsports sales teams or events and overall performance.

Winners’ Circle Award

In addition, Speedway Motorsports announced this year’s Winners’ Circle members, individuals recognized for meeting or exceeding year-over-year growth targets. This year's President's Club Award recipients include:

  • Austin Hahn, Nashville Superspeedway
  • Braun Smith, Speedway Motorsports
  • Chris Mosqueda, Texas Motor Speedway
  • Connor Figone, Sonoma Raceway
  • Devron Jeffers, Speedway Motorsports
  • Frank Gullum, Sonoma Raceway
  • Kyle Chapman, EchoPark Speedway
  • Matt Ellis, Sonoma Raceway
  • Naysan Gray, Speedway Motorsports
  • Patrick Lang, Las Vegas Motor Speedway
  • Steve Kirkpatrick, New Hampshire Motor Speedway
  • Steve Moser, Las Vegas Motor Speedway
  • Steve French, Texas Motor Speedway

President’s Club Award

Reserved for the company’s highest sales performers, the President’s Club Award recognizes individuals who were responsible for exceeding goals in corporate sales revenue. Recognized as the company’s top sales earners, this year’s President’s Award recipients include:

  • Austin Hahn, Nashville Superspeedway
  • Braun Smith, Speedway Motorsports
  • Craig Cochran, Las Vegas Motor Speedway
  • Devron Jeffers, Speedway Motorsports
  • John Cox, Speedway Motorsports
  • Nathan Yang, Charlotte Motor Speedway
  • Naysan Gray, Speedway Motorsports
  • Steve French, Texas Motor Speedway

Tracy Rich, Charlotte Motor Speedway