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BREAKING: Trump's Latest Tariff Announcement

President Trump late Wednesday unveiled his reciprocal tariff plans at the White House, imposing via Executive Order (E.O.) a minimum 10% baseline…

SEMA/PRI Issues Statement on Resolutions to Overturn California EV Mandate Waiver

SEMA and PRI have issued the following statement in response to the introduction of Senate and House resolutions to overturn California's Clean Air…

Simpson to Outfit AMR IndyCar Safety Team in 2025

Holley Performance Brands, the provider of automotive aftermarket performance solutions, has announced a strategic collaboration with the NTT …

Jay Frye Joins Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing as Team President

Jay Frye, the former president of INDYCAR, has joined Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing as team president. Frye will report directly to team ownership…

Mazak Names Kevin Bates VP of Sales and Regional Operations

Mazak, the machinery manufacturer with U.S. operations based in Florence, Kentucky, has named Kevin Bates as its vice president of sales and…

New Export Director at LIQUI MOLY

LIQUI MOLY, the German lubricant provider, has promoted Ingo Lindner to export director. Lindner will be responsible for the international business…

HRC Launches Memorabilia Business to Share Historic Race Artifacts

Honda Racing Corporation (HRC), the racing arm of Honda, is launching a memorabilia business. The new venture will feature a wide range of…

Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America Moves East for 2025 Ride

Former NASCAR driver and racing analyst Kyle Petty is revving up for the cause once again to lead the 29th Anniversary Kyle Petty Charity Ride…

Behind-the-Scenes: IMS Museum Reopens After $61M Renovation

For the first time in 40 years, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) Museum has undergone a major renovation and is now reopening its doors to the…

PRI, SEMA Add Tierra Hubbard, Juan Mejia to Government Affairs Team

Seasoned public affairs professionals are bolstering the PRI and SEMA Government Affairs team. Tierra Hubbard is joining PRI and SEMA as senior…

SPAL Automotive USA Welcomes Tom Longo as North America Aftermarket Sales Manager

SPAL Automotive USA, a provider of cooling solutions with U.S. operations based in Ankeny, Iowa, has appointed Tom Longo as North America…

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Lock in Your Brand's Spot at PRI 2025 Before Upcoming Deadline

An important deadline is approaching for 2025 PRI Show exhibitors. Friday, April 25, is the last chance for businesses to submit their applications…

Phelps Named NASCAR's First-Ever Commissioner

NASCAR, the Daytona Beach, Florida-based sanctioning body, has appointed Steve Phelps as commissioner of NASCAR, the first to be named to the newly…

Litens Aftermarket Promotes Matt Maltarich to Director of Operation

Litens Aftermarket North America, a provider of belt drive products based in Dublin, Ohio, has promoted Matt Maltarich to director of operations.…

Mazak Expands Sales and Service Support in Florida

Manufacturing equipment distributor Premier Engineering LLC will begin operating out of the Mazak Florida Technical Center in Orlando, the companies…

Tariffs Hit Auto, Racing Industries--Here's What You Should Know

President Trump unveiled his plans for tariffs on the automotive industry on Wednesday, March 26, impacting completed light-duty vehicles (cars,…

PRI Adds Alex Torres to Editorial Team

PRI Editorial Director Jason Mulroney has bolstered the editorial department by adding Alex Torres, associate editor. Torres is a veteran U.S.…

Chuck Leary, USAC Racer and 1997 Hoosier Hundred Winner, 59

Chuck Leary, who scored a victory in the 1997 Hoosier Hundred at the Indiana State Fairgrounds and earned Rookie of the Year honors in multiple USAC…

Davis Yagel SCCA Road Racing Role Expands 2025

Davis Yagel's SCCA Road Racing Role Expands, Barrow Moving On

The SCCA has announced that Sydney Davis Yagel, the SCCA volunteer development facilitator, will now fill an expanded role as SCCA road racing…

RACER Acquires MAVTV, to Rebrand Network

RACER Media & Marketing, the company behind RACER magazine, has acquired MAVTV and will rename the TV network, which is currently available…

Paul Lee Victorious at the NHRA Arizona Nationals in Nitro Funny Car

Entrepreneur and heart attack survivor Paul Lee won the 2025 NHRA Arizona Nationals in his McLeod Racing/FTI Performance Dodge Charger Nitro Funny…

In Oregon, A Push to Ban Leaded Fuel Threatens Portland International Raceway

An update from the PRI Washington, D.C., office on March 25, 2025: HB 2738 was not set for a hearing by the Oregon Legislature’s Working Session…

New President, GM for WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca

Friends of Laguna Seca, the operator of WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, has named Mel Harder as president and general manager of the Monterey,…

Behind-the-Scenes: Celebrating 50 Years of the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach

When you think about Long Beach, California, three things might come to mind—palm trees, Snoop Dogg, and the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. In fact…

Hyperco Returns to Logansport, IN With Newly Renovated Coiling Plant

Hyperco, the high-performance suspension component manufacturer, is completing the final phases of a move from Pontotoc, Mississippi, to its newly…

WIMNA to Relaunch Charlotte Chapter Headed by Alba Colón

Women in Motorsports North America (WIMNA) has announced an event to relaunch its original Charlotte, North Carolina, chapter with industry…

Tread Lightly! Partners With Ford Performance Racing School

Tread Lightly!, a Utah-based nonprofit dedicated to promoting responsible motorized recreation through education and stewardship programs, has…

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U.S. Delays Increased Country-Specific Tariffs Until August 1

President Trump's self-imposed July 9 deadline to strike new deals with international trade partners has come and gone with new developments for…

AACF Opens Applications for Industry Members Affected by Central Texas Disaster

SEMA and PRI have been following the devastating situation unfolding in Central Texas and would like to express our heartfelt concern for everyone…

Upcoming ICMS Café to Tackle Safety Team Recruitment, Retention

The International Council of Motorsport Sciences (ICMS) has announced its next ICMS Café, a series of virtual education events, will take place on…

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