Mopar Insiders Reports Inline-6 Jeep Engines to Return at New York Auto Show
AMC’s 4.0-liter inline-6 gas engine is heralded by most Jeep fans as the best engine the brand has ever offered. The engine was discontinued over 15 years ago, but reports are pointing to an entirely new inline-6 that should be arriving in Jeeps soon. According to Mopar Insiders, who cited “well balanced sources,” Jeep is
Holley LS Fest West Opens Pre-Registration, Ticket Sales for April Event
Holley has announced that pre-registration and ticket sales are now live for the Holley LS Fest West presented by eBay Motors. Set for April 22–24 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas Valley, Nevada, the event is a “must” for fans of GM’s high-performance LS engine platform. All LS and current generation LT V8-powered
PRI President Dr. Jamie Meyer Among Inaugural Drag Illustrated Awards Nominees
Drag Illustrated, the drag racing Magazine and content producer, has announced the nominees for the inaugural Drag Illustrated Awards. PRI President Dr. Jamie Meyer has been nominated in the “Special Award for Ambassadors to the Sport of Drag Racing” category for PRI’s advocacy and membership efforts to support the sport of drag racing. He appears alongside
PRI Solidifies Commitment to Racing Industry
Performance Racing Industry (PRI) is strengthening its commitment to the motorsports industry and cementing its presence in the racing capital of the world by purchasing a 42,500-square-foot building in Speedway, Ind., just outside of Indianapolis. Located within walking distance of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the building will serve as PRI Membership Headquarters and offer a
New Xtreme Outlaw Series for Midgets, Non-Wing Sprint Cars
World Racing Group (WRG) CEO Brian Carter has announced the addition of the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series and Xtreme Outlaw Sprint Car Series. The company behind the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars, World of Outlaws Late Models, Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds, DIRTcar Racing, and more made the announcement during the 2021 PRI
Dayco Introducing Two New High Performance Belts at PRI
The Dayco 8mm blower belt features a high strength Teflon coated teeth for cogged drive pulleys and a carbon cord construction for extreme durability and performance on the street or track.
PRI 2021: Safety-Kleen to Support Short Track Racing with the Garage Shop, Racing America
Safety-Kleen—the provider of waste management, used oil recycling and re-refining, and more—will host The Garage Shop and Racing America, powered by Speed51.TV, from its Booth #5349 during the 2021 PRI Trade Show in downtown Indianapolis, Dec. 9–11. The partnership will give short tracks and industry insiders the chance to see what the newly-launched RacingAmerica.com website offers in
MAHLE Aftermarket to Host Leading NHRA Drivers at PRI 2021
MAHLE will host some of National Hot Rod Association’s (NHRA) leading drivers in Booth 1601 at the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show 2021 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN from December 9 to 11. During the show, NHRA superstars John Force, Robert Hight, Brittany Force, Shawn Langdon, Clay Millican, Antron Brown, Stevie
King Engine Bearings to Host Tech Seminar at PRI
King Engine Bearings is heading back to the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) trade show and will be presenting a new tech seminar revealing all the latest developments in race bearings. The company has been fortunate to continue with product development during the pandemic and is excited to share two years’ worth of innovative products and
New Non-Wing Pavement Sprint Car Tour to Debut in 2022
Officials from Anderson Speedway (Anderson, Indiana) have announced a partnership with veteran sprint car promoter Tom Hartsell to launch the 500 Sprint Car Tour, which will include 10 races in 2022. All events will feature non-wing pavement sprint cars competing for a championship. Anderson Speedway and Lucas Oil Raceway (Brownsburg, Indiana) will host three events
World of Outlaws Sprint Cars Announces 2022 Schedule
Officials have released the 2022 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car season schedule, which features over 80 events from February to November across 22 states. Officials have also announced a $200,000 championship, which is a $50,000 increase from 2021. Overall, the 2022 points fund will see a $350,000 increase, with second now paying
Schaeffler Showcases New Products and Solutions at AAPEX 2021
All Schaeffler aftermarket products are subjected to rigorous, industry-leading quality tests – with each component engineered to meet applicable original equipment specifications.
Roger Penske, IMS President Doug Boles to Headline PRI Grand Opening Breakfast
Roger Penske and Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) President J. Douglas Boles will kick off the 2021 Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show as featured speakers at the Grand Opening Breakfast. Taking place just before the PRI Show officially opens on December 9, 2021, the Breakfast is an iconic staple of the trade show and signifies
2021 SEMA Show Preview
The annual Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show kicks off on Nov. 2, 2021, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev., and runs through Nov. 5. More than 1,300 exhibiting companies are signed up to participate and, to-date, nearly 50,000 buyers have registered to attend. The SEMA Show is the annual trade
PRI Education To Deliver Solutions For Motorsports Professionals
As part of its commitment to help motorsports businesses and competitors succeed, Performance Racing Industry (PRI) is bringing leading experts and professionals to the upcoming PRI Show in downtown Indianapolis, where they will share business strategies and technical skills that will help participants increase brand awareness and improve performance behind the wheel. Taking place December
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
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.
Beth Paretta, Team Principal, Paretta Autosport
Paretta Autosport showcased their all women team for the first time at the 2021 Indianapolis 500, but for Beth Paretta, it was more than a race.
Light-Truck Market Shows Growth
Following SEMA’s recent market research on the changing vehicle landscape, SEMA released a research report dedicated solely to the light-truck market. The 99-page study includes in-depth sales information for pickups, SUVs, CUVs, and vans, as well as aftermarket parts for these vehicles. The new Light-Truck Market Snapshot from SEMA Market Research shows that in 2020
PRI Set for Race Industry Week
While the industry typically gathers at the Indiana Convention Center during the week of the PRI Trade Show, this year’s Race Industry Week will take place entirely online. The program will consist of live presentations from the Race Track Business Conference and the ICMS Annual Congress, followed by three days of new educational seminars from