The 12th Annual Race Track Business Conference Set for 2023 PRI Show
Officials with the National Speedway Directory have announced that the 2023 Race Track Business Conference (RTBC) will take place on Wednesday, December 6, at the PRI Show in Indianapolis, Indiana. The annual RTBC event provides a platform for industry leaders to collaborate, analyze and conceptualize around the business of motorsports. Shared insights from all forms
10th Annual Race Track Business Conference Set for PRI 2021
National Speedway Directory has announced that the 2021 Race Track Business Conference (RTBC) will be held on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, as part of the PRI Trade Show’s Race Industry Week leading up to the PRI Show on December 9–11, 2021. The RTBC focuses on cutting-edge presentations about the current status of motorsports. It allows attendees to
PRI’s New Ambassador Program Helps Race Tracks
Performance Racing Industry (PRI) has launched a new program to help track promoters navigate evolving and often confusing local, state and federal rules that will allow them to keep their tracks running. Through the Ambassador Program, PRI is actively reaching out to track operators throughout the country to help them reopen and host events. “Race
Three Killed at Wisconsin Race Track Were Known Gang Members
Three Illinois men whom authorities believe were gang members may have been targeted by a rival when they were shot to death at close range during a drag racing event in southeastern Wisconsin, according to sheriff’s officials.
Humpy Wheeler to Share Insights at Race Track Business Conference During PRI Race Industry Week
An outstanding panel of presenters is being assembled for the inaugural Race Track Business Conference-2012 to be held on Wednesday, November 28th, announced Tim Frost, publisher of National Speedway Directory. The event will be held just prior to and in conjunction with the Performance Racing Industry Show, the centerpiece event for Race Industry Week 2012.
Fast Lane: Regional Race Tracks
By the time you read this, most racetracks will have begun their summer schedules. Sure, NASCAR has been running since February, and I’m sure many warm-weather tracks have been operating most of the year, but the majority of tracks are just beginning their seasons.If you haven’t done so already, now is the time to make
Contingency Connection Delivers Hundreds of Thousands in Awards to Grassroots Racetracks
Remarkably, after 30 years, Contingency Connection remains a pioneer in the performance industry successfully operating the national Racer Rewards program and the AERA sponsored Engine Professional & Performance Shop Rewards program. Both programs provide consistent support to racers, tracks, performance shops, and sponsors–establishing Contingency Connection as a trusted partner in the motorsports community. Jackie Ressa of Contingency Connection tells us, “Manufacturers that understand
Phoenix Raceway Names Latasha Causey as New Track President
Phoenix native Latasha Causey has been named the new track president at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Arizona, ahead of this weekend’s NASCAR championship events in the desert. She will officially assume her new role on Monday, November 28. The longtime community development executive will become the first female Black track president in NASCAR history and
IHRA Names New Director of Track & Racer Relations
The International Hot Rod Association announced recently that Paige Hamlin has been named the IHRA Director of Track & Racer Relations. Hamlin brings enthusiasm, experience, and a true passion for bracket racing into the new role, according to IHRA, which noted she has worked with promoters including Tommy Phillips, Luke Bogacki, Coalburg Promotions, Great American
Darlington Raceway Signs First NASCAR Owned Track NIL Deal With Grayson McCall
Darlington Raceway has announced an agreement with Coastal Carolina University standout quarterback Grayson McCall.
Lori Collier Waran Named Track President for Richmond Raceway
Richmond Raceway, a 0.75-mile, D-shaped asphalt race track in Richmond, Virginia, has announced Lori Collier Waran as its new track president. She will assume her new role on July 11. Waran is a longtime Virginia media executive and serves as the fourth track president and the first female president in the 76-year history of “America’s
Race Winning Brands Celebrates Racing Roots through American Flat Track Partnership
Race Winning Brands (RWB), a leading manufacturer of high-performance engine components for the automotive and powersports aftermarkets, is excited to announce a multi-year partnership with the Progressive American Flat Track series. The new deal focuses on the Rekluse Racing and Wiseco Performance Products brands, serving as the Official Clutch and Official Piston of Progressive AFT,
Eight Racers Took to the Track, Only One Got a New Engine
Eight racers took to the track at US 131 Motorsports Park and fiercely competed to win a new racing engine during the Engine Pro Engine Giveaway at US 131 Motorsports Park in Martin, MI. Andy Wrobleski of South Bend, Ind. bested the other racers who were chosen from a field of 20 Top Ten points finishers in the Top ET and Modified divisions at the popular Michigan track. Wrobleski won the engine, which was provided by Pro-filer Performance Products of New Carlisle, Ohio.
Federated Dirt Track Team Races for Pink In October
In recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Federated dirt track car, driven by Federated spokesperson Kenny Schrader, features a special pink design for its races during October. The Federated Auto Parts dirt track racing team has gone pink this October in recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Federated dirt track car,
Staci Kettles Named IHRA Director of Racer Relations
The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) has named Staci Kettles as its new director of racer relations. With experience as a driver, track announcer, track manager, and more, Kettles will visit different race tracks to help racers with membership needs. Racers can contact Kettles with any questions at [email protected]. For more information: ihra.com.
Howards Cams Track Smart Forged H-Beam Connecting Rods
Designed for serious street and sportsman race engines, these H-beam rods are forged and CNC-machined from certified 4340 high tensile steel.
Race World Has Lost Don Schumacher at Age 79
Schumacher had spent the past several months privately battling lung cancer.
2024 Trans Am National Schedule Boasts Addition of Two Tracks
The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli has announced the 2024 schedules for its national championship, which will visit 12 venues. Officials also announced details for its Western championship, which will stop at six tracks with its eleven-race schedule. The national championship schedule offers the return to many of the same classic venues as seasons
Gaige Herrera Wins Eighth Pro Stock Motorcycle Race at NHRA Midwest Nationals
Gaige Herrera took his eighth win of the season and widened his lead in the Pro Stock Motorcycle Countdown to the Championship standings with a victory over his Vance & Hines/Mission Suzuki teammate Eddie Krawiec at the NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway in St. Louis on Sunday. Race Highlights Continuing to display
17-Race 2024 NTT IndyCar Series Schedule Features Return to Milwaukee Mile
Officials with IndyCar have announced a 17-race schedule for the 2024 NTT IndyCar Series season, which includes a much-anticipated return to the historic Milwaukee Mile Speedway for the first time since 2015. The fabled one-mile oval in West Allis, Wisconsin, will showcase the NTT IndyCar Series racing with a doubleheader weekend for the first time