PRI Hoosier 500 officials have released the virtual race's 2025 rulebook and launched a new competitor portal for race participants. PRI is the title sponsor and official broadcast partner of the open-wheel simulation racing event, set for December 14, 2025. The PRI Hoosier 500 is a sim race contested at the virtual Indianapolis Motor Speedway on the iRacing platform, the world's premier motorsport racing simulation. By providing the most authentic "500" experience, it strives to be the crown jewel special event for open-wheel racers on the iRacing platform. More details from the original announcement are here, and the 2025 event schedule can be found here.

The initial version of the event's governing rules remains consistent with past editions of the rulebook, dating back to the inaugural Open-Wheels 500 in 2019.

Nearly all race and qualifications procedures remain unchanged from the rulebook. This includes instructions on how the field will align in 11 rows of three during the formation laps for race day, as well as the rules governing the two-day qualifications process.

Open-Wheels Motorsports Sanctioning will continue as the governing body of the race, overseeing all competition-related aspects of the event.

The PRI Hoosier 500 has rolled out a new competitor portal, which will serve as the home to the latest rulebook, entrant schedule and FAQs. The portal will also host all competitor bulletins, meeting recordings and official session reports once on-track activity begins in December.

Registration for the 2025 PRI Hoosier 500 opens on October 1, running through November 3. As with years past, there is no fee for a driver to submit an entry to the PRI Hoosier 500.

For more information, visit thehoosier500.com.

The PRI Show, December 11-13, downtown Indianapolis, is where the global motorsports marketplace gathers, offering top industry brands a platform to showcase the latest racing products and innovations to tens of thousands of qualified buyers. Ensure your brand has a presence at this one-of-a-kind industry event by securing a booth now.

Securing your booth space is the first step toward success at the PRI Show, which presents an unrivaled opportunity for racing industry professionals to drive sales, meet new clients and increase brand awareness, December 11-13, in downtown Indianapolis.

Exhibiting at the PRI Show offers a myriad of benefits to your brand:

• Increase Your Brand Awareness: Whether you are an established brand or looking to break into the motorsports market, exhibiting at PRI is the best investment to advance your brand goals.
• Connect With Your Customers: See existing customers and connect with them on the Show floor. Determine their business needs and use this opportunity to strengthen relationships.
• Expand Your Sales Channels: Take your products to new markets, whether through retailers, distributors or other sales channels, expanding your brand's reach domestically and internationally.
• Introduce New Products: Ensure your latest and greatest products are seen by a large audience of potential customers at the PRI Show.

To reserve a booth at the 2025 PRI Show, visit here. For more information on why to exhibit, visit performanceracing.com/trade-show/exhibit.

EDITOR'S NOTE: Additional details have been announced on Tuesday, November 25. Read about them here.

Kick off your 2025 PRI Show week with a night of friendly competition, community spirit and support for a great cause. Rev' N Roll, a bowling fundraiser event organized by members of the racing industry, is set for Wednesday, December 10, from 6–9 p.m. ET at Western Bowl in Indianapolis. Proceeds will benefit Riley Children's Foundation, an organization that supports life-saving pediatric care and research across Indiana.

With 72 lanes available, this high-energy event invites teams of four (for a donation of $200 for the team) or individual bowlers (for a donation of $50). Event registration opens September 1, 2025, so add this event to your PRI Show planner and check back for updates.

🎳 Rev 'n Roll Before PRI 2025🎳
Bowl for a good cause!
Wednesday, December 10
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. ET
Western Bowl, Indianapolis
6441 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46241
Learn more here.
 

Opportunities are available for sponsorship and silent auction donations. For more information, contact Mike Lewis at mike@maynardfamilyracing.com or Hali Warnick at hali@evolvetransporters.com.

🗓️ Don't forget: PRI Show attendee registration opens on Tuesday, July 10! Book your hotel now through the official PRI Show block online here, and start mapping out your visit to the world's largest gathering of motorsports professionals with the 2025 PRI Show Planner.

Motor State Distributing is offering free shipping on BluePrint Engines products as part of a limited-time promotion for dealers, offering substantial savings on freight costs during the promotional period.

From July 1 through September 30, 2025, all BluePrint crate engine orders placed with Motor State Distributing, both in-stock and drop-shipped, will receive free shipping within the continental United States and the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec. Additionally, for any order including a BluePrint Engines crate engine, Motor State Distributing is offering free standard shipping to the same address on all in-stock merchandise, from any manufacturer, on that order.

"BluePrint Engines' crate engines are an excellent performance turnkey solution," said Mark Kostrzewa, Motor State Distributing product manager. "By offering this limited-time offer, Motor State Distributing is making the value even better for their customers."

Based in Kearney, Nebraska, BluePrint Engines is a manufacturer of high-performance crate engines for street and track, and produces a variety of high-performance Ford-, GM- and Mopar-compatible crate engines for street and track applications.

For more information, visit motorstate.com.

WEDG High Performance Karts has formed a new partnership with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and American Sprint Car Series (ASCS).

The company, which produces fully custom, hand-built Wedg-frame karts, will be the new hot laps sponsor for every World of Outlaws Sprint Car and ASCS National Tour event in 2025.

WEDG, which operates under the Stagg Unlimited banner, officially launched in January 2025 after beginning as a fun, backyard venture in 2020.

“My brand, WEDG High Performance Karts, is another form of racing," company founder Josh Stagg said. "We’re all old Sprint Cars guys that built a dirt-specific Wedg kart, and we thought it was a perfect opportunity to showcase our new company and what we do in the Sprint Car world. We race them on a weekly basis in backyards and on flat tracks around the country. It’s a great feeder sport that is very affordable and fun for the entire family.”

Prior to starting WEDG, Stagg has fielded cars in the ASCS, collecting wins and championships as an owner, supported National Tour champion Seth Bergman and previously led the ASCS Frontier Region for multiple years.

For more information, visit wedgkarts.com or worldofoutlaws.com.

The INDYCAR Grand Prix of Arlington has named Toyota as its first foundational partner for the inaugural race weekend in Texas, scheduled for March 13–15, 2026.

Through this partnership, Toyota will bring its single-make Toyota GAZOO Racing North America GR Cup Series to the Grand Prix of Arlington for two races over the weekend. The GR Cup series features identically prepared Toyota GR86 race cars and is known for its close competition, rising talent and fast-paced action. 

Toyota North America is headquartered in nearby Plano, Texas.

"We're thrilled to have Toyota and the Toyota GR Cup series as a part of this historic motorsports event taking place in our home market," said Paul Doleshal, general manager, motorsports and sponsorships, Toyota Motor North America. "Bringing the GR Cup to this event lets us showcase the incredible competition and skill of this series to a new audience. We're excited for fans to experience this thrilling racing action right here in Toyota's North American backyard."

For more information, visit gparlington.com.

NASCAR and FloSports will simulcast seven live events on the NASCAR Channel and FloRacing in 2025.

Scheduled simulcast events:

• June 30 – Cookout Summer Shootout at Charlotte Motor Speedway (INEX US Legend Cars)
• July 1 – Cookout Summer Shootout at Charlotte Motor Speedway (INEX US Legend Cars)
• July 11 – ARCA Menards Series West General Tire 200 at Sonoma Raceway
• August 23 – Season Finale at Bowman Gray Stadium
• September 27 – ValleyStar Credit Union 300 at Martinsville Speedway
• October 12 – NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park
• December 5 – Snowball Derby Qualifying Day at Five Flags Speedway

The NASCAR Channel provides 24/7 programming and content to fans for free. It airs classic races, delayed broadcasts of this season’s races, select live coverage of races and events, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio’s The Morning Drive and NASCAR Studios original content and video podcasts. It is available on Tubi, Xumo Play, Samsung TV Plus and Prime Video. No subscription or registration is needed.

NASCAR is launching its inaugural In-Season Challenge with TNT Sports during the Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway in Hampton, Georgia on Saturday, June 28.

New for2025, the five-race, bracket-style showdown will have 32 drivers compete head-to-head, with the winner earning a $1 million cash prize.

All five In-Season Challenge races will air on TNT and Max.  

• Challenge Round 1 – EchoPark Speedway – June 28
• Challenge Round 2 – Chicago Street Race – July 6
• Challenge Round 3 – Sonoma Raceway – July 13
• Challenge Round 4 – Dover Motor Speedway – July 20
• Champions Round – Indianapolis Motor Speedway – July 27

The seeds and matchups for all 32 drivers are finalized. The highest finishing driver in each matchup advances to the next round until there is only one driver left standing.

After the round of 32 drivers at EchoPark Speedway, the field will be narrowed before each round from 16 to eight to four, and ultimately the final two. The final two contenders will compete for the $1 million prize during the Champions Round at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

For more information, visit nascar.com.

Image courtesy of NASCAR

From left to right: Kyuwang (Ken) Cho, senior vice president of North America marketing; K.C. Jensen, vice president of US PC/LT sales; Mark Roe, vice president of US TBR sales.

Hankook Tire announced several executive leadership updates at its North American headquarters in Nashville, Tennessee.

Kyuwang (Ken) Cho will serve as senior vice president of North America marketing, transitioning from his dual role overseeing passenger-car and light-truck (PC/LT) sales and marketing. Previously, Cho served as vice president of global sales for Hankook Tire in Korea, and has more than 25 years of experience at Hankook.

K.C. Jensen has been named vice president of U.S. PC/LT Sales, expanding his responsibilities from the Western region to a national scope. Jensen joined Hankook Tire in 2018.

Mark Roe returns to Hankook Tire as vice president of U.S. truck and bus (TBR) sales, including replacement and OE sales team, he will be overseeing strategic growth and customer engagement. Previously, Roe held leadership positions at American Omni Trading Company, Hankook Tire and, most recently, vice president of sales at Ralson Tire North America.

The company also announced other leadership additions within its regional sales teams:

• Shaun Prott has been promoted from key account manager, PC/LT, to regional director of PC/LT sales, West. 
• Travis Jones has rejoined Hankook as regional director of PC/LT sales, Northeast.
• Brian Ford has been promoted from key account manager, TBR, to Regional Director of TBR Sales, West.

For more information, visit hankooktire.com.

Five Star Race Car Bodies, a manufacturer of race car bodies and motorsports components, has officially expanded operations with the opening of a new distribution facility in Concord, North Carolina.

Strategically located just minutes from the heart of NASCAR country, the new facility is purpose-built to provide faster turnaround times, expanded inventory and stronger day-to-day support for race teams and dealers across the Southeastern United States.

The move from Five Star's previous location in Troutman, North Carolina, is part of a long-term growth strategy designed to improve operational efficiency and regional accessibility. Five Star's main manufacturing operations and headquarters in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin, remain unchanged, continuing to serve as the core hub for engineering, fabrication and production.

According to the company, the expansion will provide localized inventory and streamlined logistics for quicker order fulfillment and pickups. The new facility will be stocked with core product lines to meet high-demand needs throughout the race season, and will have closer proximity to race teams, shops and tracks to improve service and support.

The Concord facility is now fully operational and fulfilling orders.

For more information, visit fivestarbodies.com.