The Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) Museum has acquired 14 cars from INDYCAR team Chip Ganassi Racing, including five Indianapolis 500 winners, to add to its car collection. It is the museum's largest vehicle acquisition since 2011 and marks the first time modern-era Indy cars have been added to the collection.

The five Indianapolis 500 winners joining the collection are:

• Juan Pablo Montoya's 2000 Indianapolis 500 Winner, Target G-force GF05.
• Scott Dixon's 2008 Indianapolis 500 Winner, Target Chip Ganassi Racing Dallara IR6.
• Dario Franchitti's 2010 Indianapolis 500 Winner, Target Chip Ganassi Racing Dallara IR6.
• Dario Franchitti's 2012 Indianapolis 500 Winner, Target Chip Ganassi Racing Dallara IR12.
• Marcus Ericsson's 2022 Indianapolis 500 Winner, Huski Chocolate Chip Ganassi Racing Honda Dallara IR18.

The other nine acquisitions are:

• Scott Dixon's 2022 Indianapolis 500 Pole Winner, PNC Bank Chip Ganassi Racing Honda Dallara DW12, in which he passed Al Unser as the all-time leader in most laps led in the "500".
• Jamie McMurray's 2010 NASCAR Brickyard 400 Winner, Bass Pro Shops/ Tracker Boats Chevrolet Impala SS.
• Michael Andretti's 1994 Target/Scotch Video Reynard 94I, Chip Ganassi Racing's first team win.
• 1996 Player's/Indeck Reynard 96I, Greg Moore's rookie year car.
• 1998 CART Championship-winning car, the 1998 Reynard 98I, driven by Alex Zanardi.
• Juan Pablo Montoya's Target Lola B2K/00, which won the 2000 Michigan 500.
• Tomas Scheckter's Target Chip Ganassi Racing G-Force GF09, in which he placed fourth at the 2003 "500"—the South African driver's best finish at Indianapolis.
• Scott Dixon's 2015 IndyCar Championship-winning car, Target Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet Dallara DW12.
• Delta Wing, one of three chassis proposals for the 2012 IndyCar season, which was unveiled at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show.

Several of the cars will be on display within the newly renovated museum later this year, the officials said. Read about the IMS Museum's renovation here.

For more information, visit imsmuseum.org.

The INDYCAR and NASCAR team Team Penske has announced a new partnership with Verizon and the Indianapolis Colts to support veteran debt relief in Indiana.

The initiative includes a $4 million collaboration with Team Penske during the Month of May, including $1 million dollars in veteran debt relief already committed for 2025, plus an additional $1 million contingent on Will Power finishing in the top 10 during next month's Indianapolis 500. An additional $2 million in debt relief will be provided in collaboration with the Indianapolis Colts over the next two seasons.

The effort is part of a broader $22 million debt relief program across the Great Lakes region over the next two years. In 2024, Verizon successfully relieved more than $4 million in debt for more than 4,800 veterans.

"This partnership between Verizon, Team Penske and the Indianapolis Colts represents a unique opportunity to address veteran debt relief while showcasing innovation and excellence," said Andy Brady, president of Verizon's Great Lakes Market. "Together, we aim to make a lasting impact on the lives of the veterans across Indiana, both on the racetrack and in the community."

In addition to the debt relief effort, Verizon is also making updates to its technological infrastructure at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The investment includes:

• Comprehensive upgrade to the Distributed Antenna System (DAS).
• Modernization of all wireless capabilities with new 4G equipment and addition of 5G coverage across 71 zones throughout the facility.
• Enhanced high-capacity antennas to support the massive data demands during race events.
• Improved connectivity at main gate areas to streamline ticketing and enhance the fan entry experience.

For more information, visit verizon.com/military or indycar.com.

GM Performance Power Units, the company founded by TWG Motorsports and General Motors to build powertrains for the Cadillac Formula 1 team, has been officially approved by the FIA to be a Formula 1 power unit supplier starting in 2029.

With their entry recently being confirmed, the Cadillac Formula 1 Team will join the F1 grid in 2026 and use Ferrari power units until GM’s engines are homologated.

The team will operate out of its European facility in Silverstone, England, and are currently building a new headquarters in Fishers, Indiana. There are plans to open a dedicated Performance Power Units facility near GM's Charlotte Technical Center in North Carolina by 2026.

Industry veteran Russ O'Blenes was previously announced as CEO of the venture. He previously served as the director of the GM Motorsports and Propulsion and Performance team and led development of the GM Performance and Racing Center in Pontiac, Michigan.

For more information, visit formula1.com.

Coltman Farms Racing, a Georgia-based Dirt Super Late Model team, has created a nine-race in-season contest, the Coltman Farms Racing Cup, for the World of Outlaws Late Model series.

Hosted at nine events during the 2025 World of Outlaws Real American Beer Late Model Series, the contest will offer a $10,000 purse to the top two points earners from the series.

Points will be awarded to all Feature drivers at each Coltman Farms Racing Cup race and be allotted using the World of Outlaws points format. The driver with the most points at the conclusion of the series will win the inaugural contest and $7,500. The second-highest points earner will receive $2,500.

The nine Cup events will take place at:

• Alabama Gang 100 – Talladega Short Track – April 25-26
• Dairyland Showdown – Mississippi Thunder Speedway – May 1-3
• Connor Bobik Memorial – Marion Center Raceway – May 16-17
• NAPA Auto Parts Gopher 50 – Deer Creek Speedway – July 3-5
• Fairbury Speedway, Prairie Dirt Classic – Fairbury Speedway – July 26
• Cedar Lake Speedway, USA Nationals – Cedar Lake Speedway – July 31-August 2
• Battle by the Arch – Tri-City Speedway – September 26-27
• Bayou Classic – Boothill Speedway – October 10-11
• World of Outlaws World Finals – The Dirt Track at Charlotte – November 6-8

For more information, visit worldofoutlaws.com.

PRI Individual Members can score exclusive discounts on familiar brands—and did you know you can save on select event tickets, too? This week’s partner highlight is the NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio. Grab $10 off multiple tickets and reserved seating and get ready for a thrilling weekend of top-tier drag racing! Note: Offer only valid on June 27-29, 2025.  🎟️🚗💨 

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This Friday, April 25, is an important deadline for 2025 PRI Show exhibitors. In order to be included in priority booth space selection and appear on the initial floor plan that will be released to attendees and media, exhibitors must secure their booth by the April 25 deadline. Submit a booth application and deposit below.

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,

While space applications are accepted at any time leading up to the event in December, submitting an ESRA and deposit by Monday, April 25, will guarantee exhibitors will be included in the initial booth plotting process and the first release of the PRI Show floorplan.

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.

In a bid to ensure the longevity of Iowa's motorsports venues, the Iowa legislature unanimously passed a PRI- and SEMA-supported bill (HF 645) that provides immunity to race tracks from nuisance claims brought by surrounding property owners, so long as the track existed before the neighboring property was purchased or developed. This ensures these venues can continue to thrive without the constant threat of litigation.  

The bill now awaits Governor Kim Reynolds's approval or veto. Click here to send Governor Reynolds a letter supporting this important bill.  

Iowa's race tracks are more than just entertainment venues; they are economic engines that support local businesses, create jobs and generate substantial revenue for the state. This immunity is essential for the ongoing operation and advancement of these venues.  

For more information on how to support HF 645, contact Victor Muñoz, PRI's senior manager for state government affairs, at victorm@sema.org.

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The NASCAR Hall of Fame has revealed the 15 nominees for its Class of 2026.

In addition to eight other drivers, former champions Kurt Busch and Randy LaJoie were added to the ballot for the first time, rounding out the 10 potential nominees appearing on the Modern Era ballot. Title-winning crew chief Jake Elder returns to the list of five nominees set to appear on the Pioneer ballot.

Additionally, longtime Charlotte Motor Speedway promoter Humpy Wheeler was selected for voting consideration for the Landmark Award for outstanding contributions to NASCAR.

Busch and LaJoie join returning nominees Greg Biffle, Neil Bonnett, Tim Brewer, Jeff Burton, Randy Dorton, Harry Gant, Harry Hyde and Jack Sprague.

Elder will appear on the ballot with Ray Hendrick, Banjo Matthews, Larry Phillips and Bob Welborn--all nominees from last year’s vote.

Wheeler, Alvin Hawkins, Lesa France Kennedy, Dr. Joseph Mattioli and Les Richter are this year’s Landmark Award nominees.

Fan voting for the NASCAR Hall of Fame is now open until May 18 at noon ET. The collective ballot cast by fans online will count as one vote alongside those cast by the voting panel, according to NASCAR.

For more information, visit nascarhall.com.

SRO Motorsports Group has partnered with the University of Texas to launch GT RACEXEC, an executive education series designed to provide business leaders with insights directly from the world of motorsports.

GT RACEXEC is based on the Winning! Leadership Accelerator Program currently offered through the University of Texas at Austin's McCombs School of Business and Texas Executive Education. The series will take place across a variety of SRO's events across the country, including the rounds at Circuit of The Americas, Barber Motorsports Park and Indianapolis Motor Speedway, offering participants an immersive experience that blends business education with the high-stakes environment of professional GT racing. 

The specialized GT RACEXEC program is exclusively available for SRO America teams, partners and sponsors, presenting them with a unique opportunity to deepen and diversify their industry knowledge and expertise. 

GT RACEXEC is designed to enhance participants' ability to align strategy, decision-making, organization and talent to drive successful execution and develop skill sets. According to SRO, the program will provide business leaders with the knowledge and competencies needed to: 

• Develop strategies to triumph in a dynamic and competitive world. 
• Make data-driven decision-making a core competency. 
• Build and sustain high-performing teams and a winning culture. 
• Drive execution through effective organizational and operational design. 

Participants will have the opportunity to learn in real-world racing environments directly from the faculty of McCombs School of Business and will receive an official Certificate of Business Excellence upon completion of the program.

For more on the program, click here.

Venturini Motorsports (VMS) has sold its ARCA Menards Series team to Nitro Motorsports, the team announced.

As part of the agreement, Nitro Motorsports will assume full ownership of the team and continue VMS's longstanding partnership with Toyota GAZOO Racing beginning October 15. Current team owner Billy Venturini will remain on board as general manager of the team through the conclusion of the 2026 season, the team said.

Nitro Motorsports, founded by Nick Tucker, currently competes in multiple disciplines in addition to the ARCA Menards Series, including the Trans Am Series, Toyota GR Cup North America and national go-kart events.

"I want to thank my wife, my parents, my team, Jack Irving, Tyler Gibbs and Ron Drager. Each of them is what has made this journey so very special," said Venturini. "The last 20 years [as owner and general manager] have been very rewarding, but also incredibly demanding. I love what this sport has given to me, but in return, I gave it everything I had. So, the time has come to be able to prioritize other things ahead of racing. As a racer, nothing comes before the sport. I understood, I believed, and lived by it. But it's now time to prepare for my departure."

VMS is the longest-tenured and most successful team in ARCA history, earning 107 all-time series victories.

An official partner of Toyota GAZOO Racing, Venturini Motorsports has played a key role in the development of some of today's top NASCAR series talent, including Joey Logano, Christopher Bell, William Byron, Alex Bowman, Jesse Love, Corey Heim and Christian Eckes.

"Nitro Motorsports foundation has been built on driver development, a pillar of what Venturini Motorsports has been known for and curated," said Tucker. "My partner Joe [Tovo] and I understand the responsibility to carry on that legacy and the history that the Venturini family has poured their life's work into and build on that for many years to come with Toyota GAZOO Racing.

"With the acquisition of Venturini Motorsports, Nitro becomes the most vertically integrated driver development program in the world starting with our premier cadet Go Karting program (Nitro Kart) as the ground floor with progression to cars with Toyota GR Cup, Trans Am and now ARCA."

For more information, visit arcaracing.com.