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PRI Trade Show New Exhibitor Spotlight: Maxima Racing Oils
Maxima Racing Oils is using the 2012 PRI Trade Show to debut its extensive new line of auto racing lubricants. Here's the story behind their PRI Trade Show strategy.
  Maxima has a history of success in motorsports competition going back to 1979.
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ARCA Marks 60th Anniversary Season At Toledo Speedway
This weekend's festivities include the ARCA Fan Fest and Grogan's Towne 50 on Saturday, followed by special pre-race ceremonies featuring past winners ahead of Sunday's Menards 200.
  Champions Bobby Bowsher, Frank Kimmel and Moose Myers will be among those honored.
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CBS Sports Will Air 2012 Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series
The network also adds A "Behind the Wheel" segment that takes viewers behind-the-scenes with top racers to explore their mindset, team dynamics and race strategies.
  35 hours of programming is slated for 2012.
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Motorsports Legend Carroll Shelby Dies At 89
The automotive icon's achievements include producing his namesake Cobra and winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans with teammate Ray Salvadori in 1959.
  Shelby was enshrined in the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in 1991.
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Capito Takes Over As New Director Of Volkswagen Motorsport
It was announced in March that the former director of global performance vehicles and motorsport business development at Ford would replace Kris Nissen.
  Jost Capito was officially welcomed and introduced to VW staff Wednesday.
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SPEEDTV.com Reports Dragon Racing Is Suing Lotus Cars
SPEEDTV.com's Marshall Pruett reports that Dragon Racing owner Jay Penske has filed a lawsuit against his engine supplier in California, accusing Lotus Cars Limited T/A Lotus Motorsport of "contractual fraud."
  Click on the headline to read SPEEDTV.com's full report.
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Online Attendee Registration For The PRI Trade Show Is Now Available
Online registration for the PRI Trade Show is now available. Racing business people are encourage to register and get your credentials in the mail to avoid long lines in Registration at the Show.
  It only takes minutes to register. You'll receive confirmation in one business day.
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Wheldon To Be Honored During Race Week
Several tributes are planned for the two-time Indianapolis 500 winner, including Wheldon’s wife, Susie, receiving her late husband’s Champion of Champions ring for his 2011 victory.
Childress, Rudd Elected To NMPA Hall Of Fame
Richard Childress also was inducted May 3 into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame on the grounds of Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama.
Lola Enters Financial Administration, Seeks Investors
In a statement, the UK manufacturer cited a down economy and the British government's refusal to pay ongoing R&D tax credits for the business's "serious cashflow problem."
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Great blog entry on the PRI website by Paet Hidalgo, Performance Branding. "The racing retail business as a brand." http://t.co/G16eVljk
Tue May 15 16:45:52
Housing for the 2012 PRI Show has opened. You can make your reservations online right now. It only takes minutes. http://t.co/CUYchDPf
Mon May 14 15:07:12
PRI enjoyed a visit by Karl Dedolph, Champion Brands--center of photo, with PRI's John Kilroy (left) and Eric Jurado. http://t.co/rFNiQi61
Fri May 11 15:13:52
The race documentary “Truth In 24 II: Every Second Counts” airs on Speed TV May 5 at 4 p.m. ET. Here's the trailer: http://t.co/cAGMZzb8
Thu May 03 23:34:07
The Motorsport Industry Association has secured funding through UKTI for UK companies exhibiting in the PRI Show. http://t.co/itEh6k0L
Mon Apr 30 20:43:07
Another big brand name in hardcore racing circles just added to the 2012 PRI Trade Show floor plan yesterday is AFCO.
Thu Apr 26 14:17:59
We're adding big hardcore racing brands to the PRI Floor Plan each week. A new addition, for example, is Cosworth. http://t.co/EUH5vpqd
Tue Apr 24 23:34:22
PRI had a great visit with Brodix. Impressive. Huge amount of cylinder heads and engine blocks are manufactured in a fairly compact space.
Sun Apr 22 23:02:38
MC Racing, specialists in street/strip cars in Kansas City, KS, is developing a larger new 20,000 sq. ft. space just down the street.
Thu Apr 19 12:30:35
In talks at the PRI offices, Long Beach Grand Prix, and a trip through KS, AR and MO, we regularly hear that 2012 is off to a strong start.
Thu Apr 19 12:29:28
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The Story Of The GT40
In honor of Carroll Shelby, here's a hour-long presentation of the history of the GT40, including comments from Shelby.
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