The 31st annual Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show got off to a blockbuster start Thursday as tens of thousands of motorsports professionals streamed into the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium to commence the three biggest business days in racing.  

 

A Grand Opening Breakfast featuring motorsports legends Al Unser Sr. and Al Unser Jr. energized an audience of 3000-plus that filled the Convention Center’s Sagamore Ballroom for the Show’s traditional kick-off. 

 

Attendees were then granted access to more than 1100 top motorsports product manufacturers and service providers showcasing the latest developments in auto racing technology. The 2018 PRI Show features more than 3,300 booths and tens of thousands of buyers from all 50 states and 70 countries focused on enhancing their operations for the 2019 season.

 

Popular Show attractions for 2018 include the new Trailers Exhibit Area at Lucas Oil Stadium, Machinery Row, and the Featured Products Showcase, where more than 600 of the industry’s newest and most innovative products are on display throughout the Show. 

 

Breaking news and announcements by NGK Spark Plugs, Race Star Wheels, BorgWagner Turbo Systems, The Tony Elliot Foundation, and Engine Builder added to an active day one at the world’s premier trade event for performance pros.

 

To view photos of today's events at PRI 2018, view the online photo gallery here. For more information or to register for the 2018 PRI Show, visit pri2018.com.