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Performance Racing Industry Trade Show Canceled for 2020

Performance Racing Industry (PRI) announced today that the 2020 PRI Trade Show will not be taking place as scheduled in December. The announcement comes after months of working closely with the Visit Indy team, the Indiana Convention Center staff, and other Indianapolis officials to develop a plan for a safe and productive PRI Trade Show.

PRI Show 2020 Health & Safety Update

The number one priority of PRI is the health and safety of all those attending the trade show, including exhibitors, attendees, and all employees of PRI and the Indiana Convention Center (ICC). As a result, PRI is working closely with the City of Indianapolis and the Marion County Public Health Department on detailed safety guidelines, which

PRI’s Dr. Jamie Meyer

Now, Meyer takes on another challenge: a new position at the helm of one of the industry’s most well-respected racing organizations.

The Hits Just Keep on Coming

As I sat down to write this month’s column, an email from SEMA popped up in my inbox. Would it be another safety update? Would it be promises of another great show happening in the fall? No.

PRI’s President on the 2020 PRI Show

Thank you for your continued interest and support of the PRI Trade Show. I have been attending the PRI Show for over 20 years, but there has never been a year like this. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has hit all aspects of American life, including the racing industry. This letter is intended 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

PRI Launches New Website

PRI has announced it recently launched a new website to better serve the racing community. Features include business tools and resources, the latest PRI Trade Show information, industry jobs, a decade of PRI Magazine archives, and more. VISIT PERFORMANCERACING.COM

PRI Names Dr. Jamie Meyer as its President

Dr. Jamie Meyer has taken the role of President of the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show and media company, effective this week. Meyer, who has a long and storied history in motorsports and racing, will lead the PRI team in increasing engagement and support for the industry through enhanced programs and services for the

PRI Extends Exhibitor Deadline For 2020 Trade Show

Listening closely to feedback from industry partners, PRI has extended the priority exhibitor application deadline to Friday, June 12. The extension helps to accommodate exhibitors by providing additional time to plan. The PRI Trade Show is an investment in your business and PRI wants you to be able to invest with confidence, which is why management also

PRI Announces New Marketing Coordinator

Ashton Robinson has joined Performance Racing Industry (PRI) as Marketing Coordinator, where she will support the day-to-day operations of the marketing department for the PRI trade show, held annually in Indianapolis, as well as its monthly publication and associated media. Robinson brings with her a deep passion for motorsports, having been involved with the industry

SEMA Welcomes Jeff Dahlin as Sales Director

The Specialty Equipment Market Association has hired Jeff Dahlin as an industry sales director to help oversee a portfolio of client accounts and create partnerships for the SEMA Show, Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show, and their accompanying monthly publications and media channels. Staff member Brendan Gillespie was promoted to industry sales manager and Reham

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