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What's New at the 2025 PRI Show?

As motorsports evolve at a quarter-mile pace, so does the PRI Show. New elements are implemented annually at the racing trade show to stay fresh and…

H2-Oh! The Future of Hydrogen in Motorsports

Hydrogen isn't new as a fuel in motorsports, but developments this year have been historic. Hydrogen-powered race cars competed or made…

Virtual Racing Is Thriving and More Relevant Than Ever

Like in a fever-dream, race tracks, canyon roads, and highways were all empty. People—including driving enthusiasts and professional racers—stayed…

Title Contenders: UTVs

Once regarded as glorified golf carts built for campgrounds and weekend warriors, today's UTVs are factory-supported desert-race weapons capable of…

Proving Grounds: Why OEs Go All-Out for Off-Road Racing

What is it about off-road racing that draws the world's top auto manufacturers? It certainly isn't traditional racing glamor. Forget about glass-…

Avoiding Valvetrain Failures

When a four-stroke, two-valve-per-cylinder, pushrod engine operates at 6,000 rpm, the intake and exhaust valves are opening and closing 50 times per…

Pontiac's Mystique Lives On

Pontiac. Its name was derived from the famous indigenous war chieftain, known for his rebellious fighting spirit and willpower to oppose British…

Achieving Connecting Rod Longevity

Extending the life of a connecting rod involves matters both sophisticated and simple. The sophisticated—use of proprietary steels and high-tech…

Rally On: America's Best Kept Motorsports Secret?

Anyone who has witnessed a stage rally race in person will never forget the experience of cars careening by at break-neck speed on the edge of often…

For the Long Haul: Sound Advice from Motorsports Trailer Providers

Trailers can dramatically improve the race day experience in so many ways. The options in the modern landscape of trailers and toters are so…

Avoiding Valvetrain Failures

Building a bulletproof racing valvetrain requires attention to many moving parts. When a four-stroke, two-valve-per-cylinder, pushrod engine…

Ready, Set… PRI Show!

Use these helpful tips to finalize your plans to get the most from December's PRI Show. For those on the hunt for the latest developments in…

Dealmakers: Metals and Source Materials

Photo courtesy of True Focus Fabrication Addressing the challenges of those who rely on ordering metals and how to source these materials without…

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Innovation Next: Dirt Late Models

Photo courtesy of World Of Outlaws Real American Beer Late Model Series. Who sets the pace toward advancement? Dirt late model racers or the…

CNC Refinements for Improved Performance

How modern machines are integrating automation and improving performance. A technological revolution is underway. Automation and artificial…

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Shift on the Clay: Modifieds

Modified racing is steering toward a safer future with recent engineering advances and a continued push to encourage additional safety products…

First Laps: Road Racing

How lowering road racing's entry barrier has proven effective and what is being done to build on that momentum. The next time someone complains…

Trans Am's Triumph: Rediscovering the Legacy of American Road Racing

Rediscovering the legacy of American road racing with the venerable Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli. The year was 1984. Apple released its…

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Towing Smarter: Effective Accessories for Race Teams

Photo courtesy of ATC Trailers Aftermarket upgrades are available for popular tow vehicles that help maintain optimal temperatures and enhance…

Fueling the Future: The Newest Evolution in Vintage Racing

Photo courtesy of TM Hill/WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca As cars from the 2000s move into vintage classes, sanctioning bodies are noticing that…

Hidden Potential: Engine Management Systems

What features are embedded in engine management systems that are not being fully utilized by tuners and racers? Several suppliers share the often-…

PRI Membership: Motorsports Economic Impact Study

PRI has released a monumental study that substantiates motorsports’ significant financial impact on the US economy. Compiled specifically for PRI…

Good To Know

Building a Stronger Future for Motorsports Motorsports is more than a sport—it’s a thriving ecosystem powered by innovation, competition, passion…

Bigger and Bolder: Motorsports Cylinder Heads

The race is on to build cylinder heads to handle more boost. Several manufacturers explain just how they are overcoming the current challenges.…

Block Talk: Choosing a Motorsports Engine Block

What should racers and engine builders discuss when it’s time to choose an engine block? So many factors come into play when choosing a race…