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Newly Appointed: Jonathan Eckelberg
As the head of Wisconsin’s High School Racing Association, this competitor is laser-focused on attracting high school-aged youth to stock car…
Read MoreEditors’ Choice
Hundreds of new product announcements cross the desks of PRI editors each month. Following are our top picks for June. Mod-Twin 225 HD…
Read moreMake The Case: Karting vs. Quarter Midgets
Building a solid foundation of race craft and sportsmanship is critical for any young driver with aspirations of establishing a career in…
Read moreStop Doing That…Do This Instead: Data Acquisition Systems
Racers often fail to order extra sensors over fear they’ll be overwhelmed by the data in front of them, especially if they’re new to data acquisition…
Read moreAsk the Experts: Choosing Tires for Small-Tire Drag Racing
At the track, tire temperature generally should be about 20 degrees over the track temperature. “On colder days, do a longer burnout,” recommended…
Read moreIndustry Insights: Jill Gregory
From corporate boardrooms to herding sheep—not to mention race teams, fans, and sponsors—at Sonoma Raceway, this former NASCAR executive’s…
Read morePRI Education: Proper Steering Setup for Race Weekend
Steering columns are available either in a fixed shaft length, above, or extra shaft length, below, which allows the driver to trim the shaft to the…
Read moreAdvocacy Corner
PRI race track ambassador Tom Deery and the Washington, DC-based advocacy team work continuously to protect tracks, sanctioning bodies, and…
Read moreMember Check-In: Disorganized Grime
Disorganized Grime is a low-impact social network that provides opportunities to compete in race cars that are less sophisticated—and costly—than the…
Read moreEditors’ Choice
Hundreds of new product announcements cross the desks of PRI editors each month. Following are our top picks for May. Striker Series Coil-…
Read moreIndustry Insights: John Metric
As EV drag racing charges to increasing levels of acceptance, this Texas-based metals engineer and pioneer of the movement discusses why this…
Read moreNewly Appointed: Mike Murphy
The director of track operations for New Jersey Motorsports Park combines his experience in series management, strategic marketing, and…
Read moreMake The Case: Selling Used Parts vs. New Parts only
Although the inherent rigors of motorsports use can bring the reliability of some parts into question, resellers that offer used racing components…
Read moreStop Doing That…Do This Instead: Setting Adjustable Shocks
Suspension experts consistently stress the importance of having a baseline shock setting, and to fine-tune adjustments in basic, definable steps. “…
Read moreAsk the Experts: Supplying the Military
As one of only two “metals prime vendors” in the world, TW Metals supplies more than 300 agencies—including the US Navy, Air Force, and Marines—with…
Read moreAdvocacy Corner
Tracking legal, legislative, and regulatory developments impacting the racing and performance industry. PRI’s Washington, DC-based advocacy team…
Read morePRI Education: Converting From Pump Gas to E85
When building a proper E85 fuel system, it’s important to select an injector size that meets the flow requirements while maintaining a 90% or lower…
Read moreMember Check-In: Hoosier Racing Tire
Hoosier Racing Tire President and CEO Joerg Burfien This iconic brand that dates back to the 1950s plans to expand its footprint in…
Read moreIndustry Insights: Dave Argabright
A fixture on pit road at countless televised race events, along with contributions in myriad racing publications—including this one—the Indiana…
Read moreNewly Appointed: Romain Thievin
The former racer brings his Las Vegas-based Exotics Racing and dedication to safety to SPEEDVEGAS, taking on the role of CEO of the recently…
Read moreEditors’ Choice
Hundreds of new product announcements cross the desks of PRI editors each month. Following are our top picks for April. Ndurance Expanded…
Read moreMake The Case: Godzilla vs. Coyote
With an all-aluminum, dual-overhead cam design and decades of development behind its modular architecture, the Coyote has been the Ford V8 of…
Read moreStop Doing That…Do This Instead: Hiring Practices
Experts warn against hiring to fill a position without considering whether the candidate is a good cultural fit. “If they don’t really care about…
Read moreAsk the Experts: Online Selling
Establishing a web-based sales portal can either be outsourced or done in-house. Our source from Vivid Racing opted for the latter, citing “amazing…
Read moreIndustry Insights: Rod Reid
This longtime team manager and businessman is investing in the future of motorsports through his NXG Youth Motorsports Academy, which removes…
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