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
Daytona 500 and Coke Zero Sugar 400, Pivotal 2022 NASCAR Cup Races
The 2022 NASCAR Cup Series schedule was announced recently, and like 2021, the Daytona 500 will kick off the season, while the Coke Zero Sugar 400 will again be the final race of the regular season. The 64th annual Daytona 500 is set for Presidents’ Day weekend, Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022. It will mark the 41st straight time (dating
VP Racing Fuels Expands with Behrent’s Performance Warehouse
VP Racing Fuels, the provider of performance fuels, lubricants, and additives, has announced the expansion of its product line with Behrent’s Performance Warehouse in Florida, New York. “Behrent’s Performance has been an amazing partner for VP since 2009,” said Billy Rieck, Business Development Manager for VP Racing Fuels–Northeast. “With the expansion of our product lines
ICMS Accepting Nominations for Board of Directors
The International Council of Motorsport Sciences (ICMS) has announced the council is accepting nominations for its Board of Directors. The ICMS Board of Directors is made up of nine individuals that each serve a three-year term. Every year, there is an opportunity for three ICMS members to be elected to serve on the Board. Nominees
National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame Announces 2021 Inductees
Danny Frye Sr., Jimmy LaManna, Ken Nichols, Fred ”Jiggs” Peters, Lowell Sachs, and Art Shanoian were announced as the latest inductees into the National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame. The announcement was made during the USAC National Midget Series event at Angell Park Speedway last weekend. Frye Sr. was a two-time SLARA Champion who
John Force Racing Names New Chief Commercial Officer
John Force Racing has hired Ted Van Zelst as chief commercial officer (COO). In this new role, Van Zelst will be responsible for creating new partnerships, enhancing business-to-business relationships with existing partners, and developing successful activation. “Having the opportunity to work with John Force Racing, the biggest name in drag racing and one of the
Ryan Sage Announced as Formula Drift President
Formula Drift has announced that Vice President Ryan Sage will assume the role of president of Formula Drift Holdings, LLC, as Jim Liaw moves to his new position at Performance Racing Industry (PRI). Liaw will remain a Formula Drift board member, focusing on the company’s international and Federation relationships, including the FIA Drifting Commission. “Change can
NASCAR Announces Hall of Fame Class of 2021
The NASCAR Hall of Fame and NASCAR have announced the inductees for the Class of 2021, the 12th class inducted into the program since its inception in 2010. The first class with three members instead of five comprises Dale Earnhardt Jr., Red Farmer, and Mike Stefanik (more on the inductees below). • Dale Earnhardt
Senators Burr and Tester Introduce RPM Act in U.S. Senate
Senators Richard Burr (R-NC) and Jon Tester (D-MT) have reintroduced the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports (RPM) Act (S. 2736) in the U.S. Senate. The pro-motorsports, pro-business bill, which was reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives in May 2021, is critical to ensuring that racers can continue to modify street vehicles into race cars
Jim Liaw Hired as General Manager of PRI
Jim Liaw has joined Performance Racing Industry (PRI) as the General Manager leading the staff and operations out of the Aliso Viejo, Calif., office. Having co-founded Formula Drift in 2003, Liaw introduced the sport of drifting to America and built what is now the top drifting series in the world. Reporting to PRI President Dr.
EREF introduces the Bill “Will” McKnight Annual Scholarship
The Engine Rebuilders Educational Foundation (EREF) has announced the Bill “Will” McKnight Scholarship to honor his lifetime of work in our industry and contributions to AERA. This $2500 scholarship is available to any qualified applicant for the purpose of providing educational assistance to those seeking a career in the field of engine building/rebuilding. The EREF will award
Racing Legends Gather to Honor Herzog Motorsports at Speedway Motors Museum of American Speed
Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson, who credits the Herzog family for playing a major role in helping launch his racing career, will be part of the festivities honoring Herzog Motorsports at the Speedway Motors Museum of American Speed in Lincoln, Nebraska, on October 15-16, 2021. Johnson will join other racing legends, including Larry