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Cory Kruseman Appointed Director of USAC West Coast Operations
Cory Kruseman has been named the director of the United States Auto Club (USAC) West Coast operations, taking on a pivotal role in overseeing all of…
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SBI's Dave Qualls Passes Away
David "Dave" Qualls, an employee of SB International (SBI) has passed away, the company confirmed via a Facebook post. "Born in Exeter, California…
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Drag Racing Promoter, Track-Prep Specialist TJ Bailey, 42
T.J. Bailey, a veteran drag-racing promoter, starter and track-prep specialist at Texas Motorplex, has passed away after sustaining injuries during…
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Trailer-Alarms.com Celebrates 20 Years in 2025
Trailer-Alarms.com is celebrating its 20th year in business in 2025. The company—based in New Braunfels, Texas—has been providing reliable security…
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Mustang Advanced Engineering Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Mustang Advanced Engineering (MAE) is celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2025, the Twinsburg, Ohio-based company announced. While custom chassis…
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International Drag Racing Hall of Fame Inducts 10 Ahead of NHRA Gatornationals
The International Drag Racing Hall of Fame welcomed 10 new inductees on March 6 during a ceremony at the Hilton University of Florida Conference…
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UPDATE: FinCEN Will Not Require Federal Beneficial Ownership Report Filings
The United States Department of Treasury recently announced that the agency will not "enforce any penalties or fines associated with the beneficial…
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GM Receives Formal Approval for Cadillac F1 Program
The Cadillac Formula 1 Team has received official approval from the FIA and Formula 1 to join the World Championship grid in 2026. Backed by TWG…
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DirtFish Launches Women in Motorsport Driver Program
DirtFish, the Washington-based rally school, has launched its new Women in Motorsport Driver Program, an initiative focused on furthering the…
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Alissa Wortman Joins Summit Motorsports Park Team
Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio, is home to the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, and PRI Individual Members can claim discounted…
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Patrick Lindsey Named Senior Vice President, General Manager of Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Patrick Lindsey has been named senior vice president and general manager of Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Lindsey, who has an extensive background in…
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Penske Entertainment Executive Melangton to Chair WIMNA Women With Drive Summit at PRI Show
Allison Melangton, senior vice president of INDYCAR and Indianapolis Motor Speedway parent company Penske Entertainment Corp., will serve for the…
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SCCA Announces 2025 Wendi Allen Scholarship Recipients
The Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) has announced the recipients of the 2025 Wendi Allen Scholarship, an annual $1,500 scholarship presented to…
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FLAWLESS VICTORY: Restrictive Race Track Bill Killed Following PRI and SEMA Advocacy in Arkansas
A PRI- and SEMA-opposed bill in Arkansas that threatened to impose severe restrictions on local race tracks, has been withdrawn by its author. This…
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Dean Kessel Joins Legacy Motor Club as Chief Marketing Officer
Dean Kessel, a 25-year veteran of senior executive leadership in sports marketing and sponsorship strategy, is joining NASCAR Cup Series team Legacy…
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Update on Fight to Stop ICE Ban; Share Your Opposition to EV Mandates With Digital Assets, Posters
At a Glance: SEMA and PRI continue to fight to stop unfair automotive technology mandates. Industry members are encouraged to join the cause.…
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Holley Performance Brands Expands Into Mexico
Holley Performance Brands is growing its global footprint by expanding into Mexico. The company is entering Mexico in a phased approach, beginning…
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NEW: Battle to Protect Grassroots Racing in Arkansas
Update on March 5, 2025: HB 1564 was officially withdrawn as of March 5, 2025. SEMA and PRI thank industry members for their efforts supporting…
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Indianapolis 500 Veteran Lee Kunzman, 80
Four-time Indianapolis 500 starter Lee Kunzman has passed away on February 27. He was 80. Kunzman overcame serious injuries during his career to…
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New Autonomous World Speed Record Set With Indy Autonomous Challenge Maserati MC20
Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) and Politecnico di Milano—Italy's largest scientific-technological university—have joined forces with Maserati and…
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BC39 Returns to The Dirt Track at IMS on July 1-2
The BC39, the USAC NOS Energy Drink Midget National Championship race held at The Dirt Track at IMS in Indianapolis, is returning to the speedway on…
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Four-Time Indianapolis 500 Winner Helio Castroneves Voted Into IMS Hall of Fame
Four-time Indianapolis 500 Winner Helio Castroneves has been voted into the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame. The sole inductee in the…
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Petersen Automotive Museum Announces New Ken Block Tribute Exhibit
Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles has announced that the "People's Champ: The Impact of Ken Block" exhibit is now open. Located on the…
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USAC Announces Hall of Fame Class of 2025
The United States Auto Club (USAC) has announced the USAC Hall of Fame Class of 2025. USAC's 12th Hall of Fame class includes driver and car owner…
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IMS Museum Announces Chuck Jones Named to Board Ahead of April Reopening
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) Museum has announced Chuck Jones as the new chairman of the Museum's board of directors. Jones currently…
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