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QA1 Acquires Speedtech Performance USA

QA1 has acquired substantially all of the assets of Speedtech Performance USA, a Utah-based provider of chassis and suspension solutions for the pro…

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Legendary NHRA Team Owner Roland Leong, 79

Image courtesy of the NHRA.  Legendary NHRA Team Owner Roland Leong, known for his Top Fuel and Funny Cars emblazoned with the name "The Hawaiian"…

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Kreider Family Purchases Robison Racing Products

The Kreider family, a New Jersey-based family with ties to the racing industry and current USAC Silver Crown racer Mike Haggenbottom, has purchased…

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NASCAR Cup Series Champion Cale Yarborough, 84

Image Courtesy of NASCAR Cale Yarborough, a three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, has passed away at the age of 84. Yarborough, a four-time…

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2003 Indianapolis 500 Winner Gil de Ferran, 56

Image Courtesy of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Gil de Ferran, winner of the 2003 Indianapolis 500 and two IndyCar Series championships, passed…

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Xtreme Outlaw Midgets, POWRi National Midgets Partner for 2024 Challenge Series

The Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series and POWRi National Midget League have renewed their partnership for the 2024 season with 10 co-sanctioned races in…

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PRI, SEMA Bolster Editorial Team, Add A.J. Hecht and Jack Haworth

A.J. Hecht (left) and Jack Haworth.  PRI and SEMA Editorial Director Jason Mulroney has bolstered the editorial departments by adding A.J. Hecht…

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Maine Delays Vote on Proposed Clean Car Rule

Due to storm recovery efforts, Maine’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) delayed until 2024 a vote on a PRI-opposed proposal requiring…

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The Dale Jr. Foundation Raises $1.3M in 2023

The Dale Jr. Foundation, the charitable organization founded by former NASCAR Cup Series driver Dale Earnhardt Jr., raised $1.3 million in 2023, the…

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Applications Open for PMH Powering Diversity Scholarship

Parella Motorsports Holdings (PMH) has opened applications for the 2024 PMH Powering Diversity Scholarship. The scholarship aims to create a more…

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2024 Extreme E Schedule Includes First-Ever US Event

Extreme E has revealed the schedule for its 2024 season, which includes its first-ever event in the United States. The all-electric off-road series…

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Women in Automotive: Accelerate Your Career at SBN Women's Leadership Forum

The SEMA Businesswomen's Network (SBN) is accepting registrations for its Women’s Leadership Forum (WLF), taking place March 5-7, 2024, in Austin,…

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Drag Racing Legend Don Schumacher, 79

Image Courtesy of DSR Performance Don Schumacher, NHRA team owner and Funny Car pioneer, passed away on December 20 at the age of 79. Schumacher…

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HPD Completes Change to Honda Racing Corporation USA

Honda Performance Development (HPD), Honda's United States-based motorsports arm, has officially changed its name to Honda Racing Corporation U.S.A…

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Drag Illustrated World Series of Pro Mod Adds Pro 10.5 Challenge

The Drag Illustrated World Series of Pro Mod has created the new Pro 10.5 Challenge to run in conjunction with the 2024 Drag Illustrated World…

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Meyer Distributing Opens Georgia Cross-Dock

Jasper, Indiana-based Meyer Distributing has opened a new cross-dock in Savannah, Georgia. The cross-dock will have a direct feed from Meyer…

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NHRA Arizona Nationals to Return to Renamed Firebird Motorsports Park

Photo Courtesy of NHRA The NHRA will return to Phoenix for the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season for the Arizona Nationals next year…

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UTV World Championship Expands

The UTV World Championship will expand from one to three races as part of the newly formed UNLTD Off-Road Racing Championship Series. The three-…

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Action Needed: Ohio One Step Closer to Consumer Freedom in Vehicle Market

In a significant victory for consumer freedom, the Ohio General Assembly has passed PRI- and SEMA-supported legislation ensuring Ohioans, not the…

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Dozens of Budget-Saving Deals and Discounts Await PRI Members

PRI Membership allows the racing community to showcase its passion and pride for the industry. By uniting motorsports professionals, PRI is actively…

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Atlanta Motorsports Park Receives Outstanding Facility Award

Atlanta Motorsports Park (AMP) received the 2023 Outstanding Facility Award, presented by SPEED SPORT, at the Race Track Owner's Conference held in…

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MAVTV Adds Dakar Rally, Trans Am Coverage for 2024

MAVTV, the automotive media platform, is adding coverage of the Dakar Rally and Trans Am Series to its programming lineup for 2024. Beginning…

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Radford Racing School Names Chuck Sundstrom as General Manager

Radford Racing School has named motorsports veteran and professional drag racing instructor Chuck Sundstrom as its new general manager. Beginning…

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USAC Releases 2024 National Event Schedule

The United States Auto Club (USAC) has revealed its national event schedule for 2024. Featuring races in 15 different states, the 2024 schedule…

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Hoosier Racing Tire Recognized as 'Coolest Thing Made in Indiana'

Hoosier Racing Tire was recently named the "Coolest Thing Made in Indiana" by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. "We are very honored and humbled to…

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NASCAR Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2025 Nominees

NASCAR has announced the 15 nominees for the NASCAR Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025 and the five nominees for the Landmark Award for Outstanding…

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Staci Kettles Appointed IHRA Director of Racer Relations

The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) has named Staci Kettles as its new director of racer relations. With experience as a driver, track…

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Lingenfelter, Paragon Performance Collaborate on First Supercharged C8 Corvette E-Ray

The world's first supercharged C8 Corvette E-Ray was tested in SEMA Garage Detroit. Lingenfelter Performance Engineering, in partnership with…

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IROC Plans Return at Lime Rock Park

IROC Holdings, the rights holder to the International Race of Champions (IROC) brand, will hold the first IROC event in nearly 20 years as part of…

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Tim Erdmann Named NHRA Vice President of Finance

The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) has named Tim Erdmann as its new vice president of finance. Erdmann is based out of NHRA's San Dimas,…

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