GoZark Resort recognizes Shootout Hall of Famer Tim Kowalski

GoZark Resort honored veteran powerboat racer Tim Kowalski during the 2026 Lake of the Ozarks Shootout in Osage Beach, Missouri, spotlighting his 19-year event history and long-running Make-A-Wish boat rides. The recognition underscores how one racer’s on-water legacy has extended beyond competition into community impact.

Why it matters: - Tim Kowalski’s recognition highlights a rare mix of racing success and community service in the Lake of the Ozarks boating scene. - GoZark Resort is tying its guest experience to one of the region’s signature events and a well-known figure in performance boating. - Kowalski’s Make-A-Wish boat rides add a human-impact story to the high-speed Shootout tradition.

What happened: - GoZark Resort recognized veteran powerboat racer Tim Kowalski during the 2026 Lake of the Ozarks Shootout in Osage Beach. - Kowalski and his team stayed at GoZark Resort during the event. - During the visit, Kowalski invited resort staff aboard his boat. - The resort said the visit gave staff a firsthand look at the energy and camaraderie around the Shootout.

The details: - GoZark Resort said Kowalski has competed in the Shootout for 19 years. - Kowalski has more than three decades of boat racing experience. - He was inducted into the Bob Morgan Memorial Lake of the Ozarks Shootout Hall of Fame in 2020. - The Hall of Fame was established in 2013 to honor people who have made significant contributions to the Shootout. - Contemporary coverage of Kowalski’s induction described him as a longtime sponsor and supporter who took part in the Shootout, poker runs, the event’s street party and boat rides for Make-A-Wish families. - Kowalski has donated his time and the use of his boat for years to provide rides for Make-A-Wish children and their families. - GoZark Resort said those rides help create positive experiences and lasting memories on the water. - GoZark Resort called Kowalski “the best of the Lake of the Ozarks boating community” in a statement. - The resort said Kowalski’s generosity toward children and families is what inspires its team most.

Between the lines: - The recognition shows how the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout is about more than racing speed; community service and local relationships also carry weight. - GoZark Resort is associating its brand with a respected figure in the boating community and the charity work that surrounds the event. - The staff boat ride suggests the resort is using the Shootout as both a hospitality moment and a way to deepen its local identity.

What’s next: - GoZark Resort said it expects to keep building on its connection to Kowalski through a shared appreciation for boating and guest experiences at the Lake of the Ozarks. - The resort thanked Kowalski for his continued commitment to the Shootout and his work with children and families. - More information about GoZark Resort is available at the resort’s website.

The bottom line: - Kowalski’s Hall of Fame status is only part of the story; GoZark Resort is spotlighting the charitable legacy that has made him a respected figure on and off the water.