PRI continues advancing "Right to Race" efforts nationwide to protect race tracks and the racing community.

Here's the latest:
 

Wisconsin: PRI Provides Policy Update at POWAR Motorsports Coalition Meeting

Members of the Promoters and Operators of Wisconsin Auto Racing (POWAR) at their bi-annual industry meeting at Road America, Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, received updates from PRI on motorsports policy efforts to protect racing in the state and across the country. The meeting brought together race track owners and operators, sanctioning bodies, insurance providers and manufacturers from across Wisconsin to discuss issues affecting the motorsports community.

Wisconsin is home to one of the most vibrant grassroots racing communities in the country, with race tracks serving as economic and tourism drivers for local communities and gathering places for motorsports enthusiasts across the state.

During the meeting, PRI presented an overview of the growing national momentum behind "Right-to-Race" legislation and discussed the importance of proactive engagement with state policymakers to protect long-standing racing facilities from nuisance-based legal challenges.

Attendees also received updates on legislative activity in Wisconsin and on the role the motorsports community can play in educating lawmakers about the industry's economic and cultural contributions.

Promoters and Operators of Wisconsin Auto Racing Spring 2026 Meeting at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin

Michigan: PRI Gives Motorsports Policy Update at MSPA Meeting

PRI and met with more than 85 industry leaders at a recent gathering to provide updates on legislative efforts affecting race tracks and the broader motorsports ecosystem. The meeting, hosted at SEMA member company Lane Automotive, brought together race-track operators, promoters, manufacturers, distributors and other industry stakeholders to discuss challenges facing motorsports and opportunities to strengthen the industry's voice with policymakers.

During the presentation, PRI highlighted the growing national effort to advance "Right-to-Race" protections to safeguard long-standing race tracks from nuisance-based lawsuits brought after surrounding development occurs.

The discussion also focused on the importance of collaboration between industry leaders and lawmakers to ensure that motorsports facilities and stakeholders can continue operating responsibly while supporting local jobs and small businesses.

Michigan's deep automotive heritage and strong motorsports culture make the state an important leader in the performance racing industry, with race tracks serving as key hubs for competition, innovation and community engagement.

Michigan Speedway Promotors Association Spring 2026 Meeting at Lane Automotive in Watervliet, Michigan.

Virginia: State Lawmakers Launch PRI-supported Motorsports Caucus

PRI participated in the inaugural meeting of the Virginia Motorsports Caucus on March 12 at the state Capitol in Richmond. The caucus, chaired by Sen. Bill Stanley and Del. Israel O'Quinn, brought together lawmakers and leaders from across the motorsports community to discuss the issues facing racing facilities, teams and related businesses, and how policymakers can help ensure the long-term success of the industry.

Representatives from Richmond Raceway, Langley Speedway, Dominion Raceway and South Boston Speedway joined NASCAR and other stakeholders to share perspectives on challenges facing race tracks and the broader racing ecosystem.

During the meeting, PRI highlighted the growing national momentum behind "Right to Race" legislation and shared economic data demonstrating the industry's significance in Virginia, where motorsports generates $907.02 million in annual economic output, supports 5,555 jobs, provides $362.15 million in wages and benefits and contributes nearly $110 million in state and local taxes.

Get Involved

For more information and to get involved in race-track nuisance protection efforts in your state, contact SEMA and PRI Government Affairs at governmentaffairs@sema.org.

For state-specific questions, contact one of our senior managers for state government affairs:

• Tierra Hubbard (East Coast) at tierrah@sema.org
• Victor Muñoz (West Coast) at victorm@sema.org

Image courtesy of NASCAR | James Price