HONORARY CHAIR - ALLISON MELANGTON
WIMNA is honored to once again have Allison Melangton, Senior Vice President of Penske Entertainment—parent company of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the NTT INDYCAR SERIES—as the Honorary Chair of the fifth annual Women with Drive – Driven by Mobil 1 Summit, taking place December 8–10, 2025, in Indianapolis.
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Allison is a highly respected leader in the Indianapolis business and sports community. She served as the CEO and President of the 2012 Super Bowl Host Committee, was formerly the President of Indiana Sports Corp, and contributed her production expertise as part of the NBC Olympic Broadcast team for eight Olympic Games.
As Honorary Chair, Melangton will provide her expertise through her many years of leadership—especially in the motorsports industry. She will work closely with Summit co-chairs Lyn St. James and Cindy Sisson, as well as the Host Committee, made up of local industry leaders who are working to bring the event to a new level.
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“I’m truly honored to be part of this incredible event,” said Allison Melangton. “Motorsports has been such an important part of my life, and I’m passionate about helping open doors for more women in the industry. The Women with Drive Summit brings together people who care deeply about making real progress—and I’m excited to help spark those conversations and be part of the momentum.”
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Melangton’s passion for advancing women in sports and her deep connection to Indianapolis make her a natural fit to help guide this flagship event, which continues to grow as a catalyst for professional development, networking, and collaboration across the motorsports landscape.
