PRI is expanding its Right-to-Race advocacy campaign nationwide. The time to protect race tracks is now, before more long-standing facilities are pushed out of their communities. Learn more at sema.org/advocacy/right-to-race.

Here's the latest on PRI's Right-to-Race advocacy campaign: 

WISCONSIN: Right-to-Race Bill in Governor's Hands

At the beginning of April, the PRI-led Right-to-Race bill (AB 880) was delivered to Governor Tony Evers for consideration. The governor can now sign this important legislation into law or veto it.

The policy is straightforward: if a race track was established first and is operating legally, it should not be subject to nuisance lawsuits from new neighbors or developers who move into the area.

This effort reflects growing national momentum. Similar legislation was enacted last year in Iowa and North Carolina, and this year, comparable bills are advancing in 15 states across the country.

Since launching this effort in Wisconsin, PRI has led a comprehensive and coordinated campaign. This has included hosting two advocacy days at the state capitol, meeting with dozens of lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, engaging nearly 100 industry stakeholders, working through key amendments, testifying in multiple hearings, coordinating with the governor's office and submitting hundreds of letters and signatures in support of the bill.

This legislation goes beyond protecting race tracks. It safeguards manufacturers, supports local jobs, drives tourism, preserves family traditions and strengthens communities across the state. For many, racetracks are more than venues: they are a cornerstone of Wisconsin's cultural and economic identity.

Now, we are at the final step.

Do you want to help get this across the finish line?

Join us in ensuring Wisconsin's race tracks remain open, vibrant and protected for generations to come.

For more information or to get involved, contact PRI Director of Government Affairs for Racing Tierra Hubbard at tierrah@sema.org.

OHIO: PRI Launches the Ohio Motorsports Network

From left to right (Bill Bader, Summit Motorsports Park, Ohio State Representative Kellie Deeter, Tierra Hubbard, PRI, Tom Deery, PRI, Coby Lobaugh, PRI)

During the final week of March, PRI launched the Ohio Motorsports Network (OMN) in Columbus, alongside a coordinated series of legislative meetings at the state capitol and testimony in support of HB 639, Ohio's Right-to-Race legislation.

At the inaugural OMN meeting, Hubbard, PRI director of government affairs for racing, and PRI Ambassador Tom Deery outlined the network's structure, vision and long-term goals. They also provided a comprehensive legislative update on the progress of Right-to-Race efforts in Ohio. Attendees from across the state came together with a shared purpose: to protect and strengthen motorsports. Participants also had the opportunity to highlight their facilities, events and ongoing initiatives. The group formally established leadership by appointing Bill Bader of Summit Motorsports Park as chair of the network.

The following day, PRI met with lawmakers in both the House and Senate, engaging members on both sides of the aisle. These meetings focused on educating policymakers about the importance of motorsports, addressing questions about the legislation and ensuring lawmakers are informed before the bill reaches their desks.

On the final day, track owners, operators and industry leaders delivered compelling testimony before the House Local Government Committee in support of HB 639. Those testifying included Hubbard (PRI and SEMA), Bader (Summit Motorsports Park), Rich Farmer (Fremont Speedway), Bob Davis (American Motorcyclist Association) and Levi Jones (Eldora Speedway).

Are you interested in joining the Ohio Motorsports Network?

Be part of a growing, statewide effort to protect and advance motorsports in Ohio.

For more information or to get involved, contact Hubbard at tierrah@sema.org.