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Singer Vehicle Design, CrossHarbor Capital Acquire Willow Springs International Raceway
Singer Vehicle Design, the California-based restorer of air-cooled Porsche 911s, and real estate investment firm CrossHarbor Capital have partnered…
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McLaren Racing to Enter WEC Hypercar Class in 2027
McLaren Racing, the United Kingdom-based Formula 1, INDYCAR and Formula E Team, is expanding into the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) in the…
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NASCAR Partners With Recast to Expand International Viewership
NASCAR, the Daytona Beach, Florida-based sanctioning body, has partnered with fintech-for-media company Recast to help expand viewership options for…
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Small Tire Pro Stock to Debut at Rockingham Dragway (NC)
Small Tire Pro Stock, a new drag-racing series, is coming to Rockingham Dragway in North Carolina, the facility announced. The naturally aspirated…
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Formula DRIFT to Offer Spanish-Language Broadcast in Latin America
Formula DRIFT (FD) has entered into an agreement with PX Sports to provide a Spanish-language broadcast for the Main Event Top 16 competitions for…
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West Virginia Capitol Hosts Motorsports and Adventure Travel Days
SEMA and PRI traveled to West Virginia to take part in the state's Motorsports and Adventure Travel Days on March 28-29, an annual event to educate…
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Experienced Racing Industry Executive Kirk Dooley Named Director of INDY NXT
Veteran racing industry executive Kirk Dooley has been named director of INDY NXT, INDYCAR officials announced today. As director, Dooley will…
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Indianapolis 500 Veteran, NASCAR Truck Series Team Owner Shigeaki Hattori, 61
Shigeaki Hattori, one of eight Japanese-born drivers to compete in the Indianapolis 500, died April 5 in a car accident in Huntersville, North…
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Business Happens at the PRI Show. Make Sure Your Brand is Represented
An important deadline is approaching for 2025 PRI Show exhibitors. Friday, April 25, is the last chance for businesses to submit their applications…
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Formula DRIFT and Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach Media Day
I joined PRI's editorial team on Tuesday, April 2, at the Formula DRIFT and Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach media day, and it was the perfect…
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PRI Individual Member Benefit: Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals
PRI Individual members, here’s a pit pass to savings just for you! Get $10 off tickets and reserved seating for the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA…
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Andretti Global to Renovate Facility to House INDYCAR, Formula E Squads
Andretti Global announced today it will convert the former IndyStar Pulliam Production Center in Indianapolis to serve as the headquarters of the…
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BREAKING: Trump's Latest Tariff Announcement
President Trump late Wednesday unveiled his reciprocal tariff plans at the White House, imposing via Executive Order (E.O.) a minimum 10% baseline…
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SEMA/PRI Issues Statement on Resolutions to Overturn California EV Mandate Waiver
SEMA and PRI have issued the following statement in response to the introduction of Senate and House resolutions to overturn California's Clean Air…
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Simpson to Outfit AMR IndyCar Safety Team in 2025
Holley Performance Brands, the provider of automotive aftermarket performance solutions, has announced a strategic collaboration with the NTT …
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Jay Frye Joins Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing as Team President
Jay Frye, the former president of INDYCAR, has joined Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing as team president. Frye will report directly to team ownership…
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Mazak Names Kevin Bates VP of Sales and Regional Operations
Mazak, the machinery manufacturer with U.S. operations based in Florence, Kentucky, has named Kevin Bates as its vice president of sales and…
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New Export Director at LIQUI MOLY
LIQUI MOLY, the German lubricant provider, has promoted Ingo Lindner to export director. Lindner will be responsible for the international business…
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HRC Launches Memorabilia Business to Share Historic Race Artifacts
Honda Racing Corporation (HRC), the racing arm of Honda, is launching a memorabilia business. The new venture will feature a wide range of…
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Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America Moves East for 2025 Ride
Former NASCAR driver and racing analyst Kyle Petty is revving up for the cause once again to lead the 29th Anniversary Kyle Petty Charity Ride…
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Behind-the-Scenes: IMS Museum Reopens After $61M Renovation
For the first time in 40 years, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) Museum has undergone a major renovation and is now reopening its doors to the…
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PRI, SEMA Add Tierra Hubbard, Juan Mejia to Government Affairs Team
Seasoned public affairs professionals are bolstering the PRI and SEMA Government Affairs team. Tierra Hubbard is joining PRI and SEMA as senior…
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SPAL Automotive USA Welcomes Tom Longo as North America Aftermarket Sales Manager
SPAL Automotive USA, a provider of cooling solutions with U.S. operations based in Ankeny, Iowa, has appointed Tom Longo as North America…
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Lock in Your Brand's Spot at PRI 2025 Before Upcoming Deadline
An important deadline is approaching for 2025 PRI Show exhibitors. Friday, April 25, is the last chance for businesses to submit their applications…
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Phelps Named NASCAR's First-Ever Commissioner
NASCAR, the Daytona Beach, Florida-based sanctioning body, has appointed Steve Phelps as commissioner of NASCAR, the first to be named to the newly…
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