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NASCAR Hall of Famer Fred Lorenzen, 89
NASCAR Hall of Famer Fred Lorenzen has passed away. He was 89. Lorenzen made his NASCAR debut in 1956, winning 26 times in his career, and became…
Read MorePRI Announces 2024 Featured Product Showcase Award Winners
2024 PRI Show exhibitors submitted hundreds of products to the Featured Product Showcase, an annual Show feature where buyers and media discover the…
Read moreSEMA/PRI Decries EPA Approval of California Advanced Clean Cars II Waiver Request
SEMA and PRI have decried a decision by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to approve California's request for the Clean Air Act waiver …
Read moreIHRA Announces New Broadcast Partnership With SPEED SPORT
The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) has entered into a new partnership with SPEED SPORT 1 to air its content on the live racing network.…
Read moreAnnounced at PRI: GRIDLIFE Expands to Nine National Events
GRIDLIFE is set to grow its National Festival Tour with nine events in 2025, up from five in 2024. The motorsports event will also expand to a three…
Read moreLIQUI MOLY Names New Marketing Director
Long-time LIQUI MOLY Marketing Director Peter Baumann is retiring after 39 years at the company. He will be replaced by Marco Esser, previously the…
Read moreUltimate Drift Brazil Becomes Latest Formula DRIFT Affiliate
Formula DRIFT and Ultimate Drift have entered an agreement in which the Brazilian organization will operate as a Formula DRIFT Affiliate. Since it…
Read morePetty Family Donates 403 Acres to Victory Junction
With the support of his family, NASCAR legend Richard Petty has donated 403 acres of land to Victory Junction, a year-round camp for children with…
Read moreRegulations for Esports, Long-Term WRC Plans Announced During World Motor Sport Council Meeting
The FIA World Motor Sport Council established new regulations for Esports and the World Rally Championship (WRC), as well as a global karting plan…
Read moreLawmakers Race to Indianapolis for PRI Show
Pictured from left to right: PRI President Michael Good, Indiana Rep. Beau Bair, SEMA President and CEO Mike Spagnola, U.S. Rep. Jim Baird and SEMA…
Read moreVictor Munoz Joins PRI, SEMA Government Affairs as Senior Manager for State Government Affairs
Victor Muñoz has joined SEMA as senior manager for state government affairs. Muñoz will support SEMA's state-based advocacy focus on the western…
Read more2025 USAC Indiana Sprint Week to Open at IMS
USAC Sprint Cars will compete in a points race for the first time at Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) in July 2025 for the opening night of Indiana…
Read moreSCCA and PRI Join Forces to Expand Motorsports Access to All
PRI President Michael Good (left) and SCCA President and CEO Mike Cobb. The Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) and PRI have announced a new…
Read moreAnnounced at 2024 PRI Show: 'PRI Magazine' Now Available on Your Mobile Device
PRI has announced that, for the first time ever, PRI Magazine is now available to everyone at no cost in a digital format. While previously only…
Read moreFormula DRIFT and GRIDLIFE Announce Joint Event at Road Atlanta
Formula DRIFT and GRIDLIFE are joining forces to host a combined event at during Round Two of the Formula DRIFT Championship at Michelin Raceway…
Read moreNHRA Announces 75th Anniversary Campaign for 2026 Season, Exhibition Race & More
NHRA revealed a series of special plans to celebrate its 75th anniversary season in 2026, as well as a new exhibition event and a partnership…
Read moreDayco Introduces New Top Fuel Blower Belt at PRI Show, Expands Kalitta Motorsports Partnership
Dayco introduced a new 97mm-wide 11mm blower belt for Top Fuel cars and expanded its partnership with Kalitta Motorsports at this week's PRI Show in…
Read moreHoosier Racing Tire Reveals Hoosier Heroes Class of 2025 at PRI Show
Hoosier Racing Tire has revealed at the PRI Show its 2025 Hoosier Heroes honorees, a program developed in 2022 to annually recognize racers from…
Read moreForgeline Launches New Wheel Models, Carbon-Fiber Tech at PRI Show
Forgeline, the Dayton, Ohio-based wheel manufacturer, has launched four new wheel models and updated carbon-fiber technology at the 2024 PRI Show.…
Read morePRI Announces Inaugural Hall of Fame Inductees
(Back row, left to right) Motorsports icon Travis Pastrana and Isky Racing Cams Chief Operating Officer Nolan Jamora (representing Ed Iskenderian). (…
Read moreNASCAR Adjusts Practice & Qualifying Procedures for 2025 Season
NASCAR today announced that its three national series – the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series – will adjust…
Read moreVanson Leathers Introduces New Custom Nomex Race Suits at PRI Show
Vanson Leathers is introducing a new line of custom Nomex race suits at the 2024 PRI Show. Located in Booth #2810, Vanson Leathers will be…
Read moreXS Power, TurboStart Batteries Return to PRI Show
XS Power and TurboStart Batteries, brands under the Systematic Holding banner, have returned to the PRI Show in 2024. XS Power, located in Booth #…
Read moreUSAC Reveals National Series Schedules
USAC has announced the schedules for its national Midget, Sprint Car and Silver Crown series. For its 55th season, the USAC Silver Crown National…
Read moreMeyer Distributing Announces Sales Department Promotions
Meyer Distributing has announced several new promotions in its sales department. Ben Johnson has been promoted to director of sales--RV, trailer,…
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