WEST SALEM, Ohio — The International Hot Rod Association Summit Team Finals are the favorite races of the year for several IHRA members.
There’s always a fun atmosphere as the racers enjoy the camaraderie of competing as a team and getting to know drivers from other tracks within their division. Last weekend, different teams and individuals were recognized at the IHRA Division 3 (North Stars) Summit Team Finals at Dragway 42.
The home track was chosen for best team spirit as we look at those who were honored.
![D3 Special Awards Best Team Spirit Dragway 42](/images/2023/Team_Finals_2023/Division_3_North_Stars/Special_Awards/D3-Special-Awards-Best-Team-Spirit---Dragway-42.jpg)
![Best Decorated Grandstand Muncie Dragway D3 Special Awards](/images/2023/Team_Finals_2023/Division_3_North_Stars/Special_Awards/Best-Decorated-Grandstand--Muncie-Dragway-D3-Special-Awards.jpg)
![Summit Team Finals Special Awards D3 Best Appearing Team Kuhnle MP](/images/2023/Team_Finals_2023/Division_3_North_Stars/Special_Awards/Summit-Team-Finals-Special-Awards-D3-Best-Appearing-Team-Kuhnle-MP.jpg)
There were individual racers honored as well, starting with John Janu's best appearing full bodied car.
![Summit Team Finals Special Awards D3 Best Appearing Full Bodied Car John Janu](/images/2023/Team_Finals_2023/Division_3_North_Stars/Special_Awards/Summit-Team-Finals-Special-Awards-D3-Best-Appearing-Full-Bodied-Car-John-Janu.jpg)
![Summit Team Finals Special Awards D3 Best Appearing Open Bodied Car Cody BayUs](/images/2023/Team_Finals_2023/Division_3_North_Stars/Special_Awards/Summit-Team-Finals-Special-Awards-D3-Best-Appearing-Open-Bodied-Car-Cody-BayUs.jpg)
![Summit Team Finals Special Awards D3 Best Appearing Truck Bob Painter](/images/2023/Team_Finals_2023/Division_3_North_Stars/Special_Awards/Summit-Team-Finals-Special-Awards-D3-Best-Appearing-Truck-Bob-Painter.jpg)
![Summit Team Finals Special Awards D3 Best Appearing Motorcycle Nick Christmas](/images/2023/Team_Finals_2023/Division_3_North_Stars/Special_Awards/Summit-Team-Finals-Special-Awards-D3-Best-Appearing--Motorcycle-Nick-Christmas.jpg)
![Summit Team Finals Special Awards D3 Best Appearing Jr Dragster Lexi Johnson](/images/2023/Team_Finals_2023/Division_3_North_Stars/Special_Awards/Summit-Team-Finals-Special-Awards-D3-Best-Appearing-Jr-Dragster-Lexi-Johnson.jpg)
Congratulations to all the IHRA Division 3 Summit Team Finals winners from the Gamblers races to the Main Event and the Special Awards.