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Meyer Distributing Announces Bellingham, WA Location

Jasper, Indiana-based Meyer Distributing has announced the addition of its Bellingham, Washington, cross-dock. The facility will have access to a…

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FIA European Drag Racing Championship (EDRC) Announces New Safety Devices for 2023

The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile has announced two new safety devices will be introduced to the FIA European Drag Racing Championship (…

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MAHLE Motorsport Hires Rob Kinnan as Marketing Manager

MAHLE Motorsport--the performance division of Fletcher, North Carolina-based MAHLE North America--has announced the addition of former HOT ROD …

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Twin Branch Drag Strip (WV) Available for Lease. Photo by Isaac Affolter

Twin Branch Drag Strip (WV) Available for Lease

Photo by Isaac Affolter Twin Branch Drag Strip--the 1/8-mile track in Mingo County, West Virginia formerly known as Almost Heaven Motorsports Park…

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Hall of Famer, Former Volusia Track Owner Dickie Murphy, 81

Hall of Famer, Former Volusia Track Owner Dickie Murphy, 81

Longtime race track and car owner Dick "Dickie" Murphy has passed away. He was 81. Murphy was the longtime owner and promoter of Volusia Speedway…

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In Case You Missed It: PRI PAC Takeover at IndyCar Grand Prix

The recent IndyCar race at the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) not only showcased thrilling high-speed action but also brought together…

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Wilwood Engineering Hires Brian Cox as Media Relations Manager

Wilwood Engineering--the Camarillo, California-based designer and manufacturer of high-performance disc brakes and components--has appointed Brian…

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Travis Pastrana, Thrill One Sports & Entertainment Unveil New Nitrocross Brand

Nitro Rallycross--the motorsports property created by Travis Pastrana and Nitro Circus--has officially become Nitrocross. The change reflects the…

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PRI Members Invited to Special Meetup on May 25

Kick off the Indy 500 weekend in style at your PRI Membership Headquarters! Located on Main Street in Speedway, Indiana, PRI HQ is within walking…

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Joe Limbaugh, James Howe

Motion Announces Two Executive Promotions

Motion Industries (Mi)--the distributor of maintenance, repair and operation replacement parts and industrial technology solutions headquartered in…

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SCCA Announces '23 Runoffs Schedule, Bonus Class

The Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) has announced the 2023 installment of the SCCA National Championship Runoffs will take place September 23-…

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NASCAR Announces Pinty's Series Promotions

NASCAR has announced the promotion of Doug Gonder to series director of the NASCAR Pinty's Series. He previously served as assistant series director…

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Mastercam's CNC Software Appoints New Marketing Director

CNC Software--the developers of Tolland, Connecticut-based Mastercam--has announced that Liz  Shovlin is its new marketing director. Shovlin will…

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Sunnen Named Official Honing Equipment Partner of Cup Series' Hendrick Motorsports

Hendrick Motorsports has named St. Louis, Missouri-based Sunnen Products Company its Official Honing Equipment Partner while the team pursues its…

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Speedway Motors Promotes Josh Durham, Jeremy Orlowski

Speedway Motors--the Lincoln, Nebraska-based manufacturer, retailer and distributor of automotive parts and racing products--has announced the…

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MAVTV Motorsports to Serve as Exclusive Cable Broadcast Partner for Formula DRIFT 

Indianapolis, Indiana-based MAVTV has announced the MAVTV Motorsports Network will be the exclusive cable television home for Formula DRIFT,…

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Mustang Week Returns To Myrtle Beach, SC In 2023

Temecula, California-based Power Automedia has announced a full event schedule for the 2023 Mustang Week, which returns on September 4-9 in Myrtle…

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Exclusive Deals on Big Machine Music City Grand Prix Tickets for PRI Members

The iconic Big Machine Music City Grand Prix is returning to the streets of Nashville, Tennessee, on August 4-6--and PRI Business and Individual…

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West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports Hall of Fame Names Two to Board

Two longtime members of the motorsports community--Billy Kann of Phoenix and Becky McBride of El Cajon, California--have joined the West Coast Stock…

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BAPS Motor Speedway (PA) Hall of Fame Class of 2023

BAPS Motor Speedway (PA) Announces 2023 Hall of Fame

General Manager Kolten Gouse and the management team at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, Pennsylvania, have announced its Hall of Fame Class of…

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Eight Drivers Announced For First-Ever NHRA Pro Stock All-Star Callout

The field is set for the first-ever NHRA Pro Stock All-Star Callout, which will take place on Saturday, May 20, as part of the NHRA's return to…

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Drag-N-Drive World Championship Launches To Support National Racers

Officials with Drag-N-Drive.com--the news and entertainment source for drag and drive events--have announced the Drag-N-Drive Addiction World…

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New EPA Emissions Proposal Puts Automotive Supply Chains And Small Businesses At Risk

New EPA Emissions Proposal Puts Supply Chains, Small Businesses At Risk

[Editor's Note: This column by PRI President and CEO Mike Spagnola originally appeared in the Washington Examiner.]   The US Environmental…

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Five IMCA Divisions Featured in Fifth Annual Midwest Madness Tour

Officials with IMCA have announced five divisions are eligible for the fifth annual Midwest Madness Tour, set for five consecutive nights in June.…

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North Wilkesboro

North Wilkesboro (NC) Announces Open House Ahead Of All-Star Race

Officials with North Wilkesboro Speedway--the short paved oval just east of North Wilkesboro, North Carolina--have invited the public to a…

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Specialty Products Company (SPC)

Ted Golas to Retire From Specialty Products Company (SPC)

After 23 years as the vice president of sales and marketing for Specialty Products Company (SPC), Ted Golas is set to retire at the end of 2023.…

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Charlie Mellilo, World of Outlaws

Charlie Mellilo Joins Executive Team at World Racing Group


  World Racing Group in Concord, North Carolina, has expanded its executive team by adding Charlie Mellilo as its chief media and marketing officer…

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Brickyard Weekend Returning to Indianapolis Motor Speedway Oval in 2024

Brickyard Weekend Returning to Indianapolis Motor Speedway Oval in 2024

               Image courtesy of Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS)  Brickyard Weekend returns to its iconic roots--the 2.5-mile oval at…

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National Pro Off-Road Series Announced by American Outdoor Events

National Pro Off-Road Series, 2024 Plans Announced by American Outdoor Events

Officials have announced a new national short-course racing series backed by American Outdoors Events (AOE), the Oklahoma-based organizer of…

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Meyer Distributing Adds Alexandria, Louisiana Cross-Dock

Jasper, Indiana-based Meyer Distributing has announced the addition of its Alexandria, Louisiana cross-dock. The facility will have access to a…

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