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
Jake Kilroy on His Dad John Kilroy’s Passing
The below statement comes fro Jake Kilroy, John Kilroy’s son and was originally posted on EPARTRADE. “John Kilroy has passed away and, as he often declared, “it’s just one of them deals.” My dad picked up the ancient raceway proverb from Smokey Yunick and used it until, quite literally, the day he died. In fact, the
Industry Mourns Loss of John Kilroy
John Kilroy, the former longtime editor of Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Magazine and later General Manager of PRI, has passed away after a years-long battle with cancer. Kilroy, who started his career with PRI in 1990, led the company’s editorial operations for 22 years until he was elevated to GM following PRI’s sale to the
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.
PRI and NCMA Fight to Protect Racing in North Carolina
Performance Racing Industry (PRI) has joined forces with the North Carolina Motorsports Association (NCMA) to protect racing in the Tar Heel State—home to over 50 race tracks and over 30,000 motorsports jobs. As the leading advocacy group for the racing industry, PRI unites motorsports businesses, race teams, racers and fans to strengthen the industry’s ability
454 ProCharged LSX Engine
One thing we missed about not having a live PRI Show in 2020 was seeing the engine build for the annual Sunnen Charity Engine Sweepstakes. As a way of reminiscing, we’re going to give you a glimpse at the 2017 Sunnen Charity Engine Sweepstakes build – a 454 cubic inch ProCharged LSX engine done by
PRI Announces Return of In-Person Trade Show for 2021
With its mission to build, promote, and protect the racing community, PRI is focused on uniting motorsports professionals and enthusiasts in 2021 through both traditional platforms and newly introduced initiatives and services. Atop the list is this year’s return of the world’s premier event for motorsports professionals—the PRI Trade Show—which takes place December 9-11 at
PRI’s Dr. Jamie Meyer to Host SEMA YEN Facebook Live
The SEMA Young Executives Network (YEN) will host Performance Racing Industry (PRI) President Dr. Jamie Meyer during the network’s upcoming Facebook Live Chat on January 13, 2021, at noon PST. Meyer has earned a Ph.D. in anatomy and cell biology while studying to become a medical doctor before changing careers into the racing industry. In
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
Intellectual Horsepower – Ep. 1
Welcome to Intellectual Horsepower, Engine Builder’s new podcast covering engine building, racing and performance topics. This episode we talk about NASCAR, NHRA, IndyCar, and more.
PRI Announces First-Ever Road Tour
Performance Racing Industry (PRI) is launching a new cross-country campaign to gather and share news and updates from dozens of racing-related businesses. Dubbed “The PRI Road Tour,” the campaign is an all-out content creation bonanza that takes the PRI team directly to manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, race teams, race tracks, and more, over a two-month span.