USAC has announced the schedules for its national Midget, Sprint Car and Silver Crown series.

For its 55th season, the USAC Silver Crown National Championship will make 13 stops over the course of the season, with seven dirt tracks and six pavement events on the calendar.

Additionally, the USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship season will feature 50 races across the 2025 slate, beginning in February at Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, Florida, and concluding at Central Arizona Raceway in Casa Grande, Arizona, in October.

The 2025 USAC NOS Energy Drink Midget National Championship will consist of 28 events from April through November, visiting dirt tracks in California, Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma and Wisconsin.

For more information, visit usacracing.com.

Meyer Distributing has announced several new promotions in its sales department.

Ben Johnson has been promoted to director of sales--RV, trailer, towing and marine. Johnson has been with Meyer for 6 years working in inside sales. 

Additionally, Brittany Hall has been promoted to sales category manager--RV. Formerly the traditional accessory assistant sales manager.

Jason Hagen, previously an assistant category manager, to sales category manager--towing and trailer. 

For more information, visit meyerdistributing.com.

The 2024 PRI Show opened its doors today at the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Running from December 12-14, 2024, the event brings the entire racing community together to celebrate and shape the future of motorsports.

"The PRI Show is more than an event--it's where the entire racing industry comes together to connect, innovate, and drive the future forward," said PRI President Michael Good. "From the latest technologies on display to the valuable insights shared in our education sessions, this year's Show reflects the strength and resilience of motorsports. We're thrilled to see so many new and returning exhibitors and attendees joining us in Indianapolis."

Kicking off the day at the Grand Opening Breakfast, motorsports icon Travis Pastrana welcomed attendees with a lively discussion of his career hosted by Ralph Sheheen. Adding to the excitement, the inaugural class of the PRI Hall of Fame was introduced, honoring individuals who have made significant contributions to the industry.

The 2024 PRI Show is the largest trade show by footprint in the state of Indiana, filling the entire Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium, boasting 1,000-plus exhibitors--including 161 first-time exhibitors--showcasing cutting-edge products and services that drive the motorsports industry forward. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore 199 featured products, 27 showcase vehicles and participate in 12 in-depth education sessions, 28 T.O.P.S. sessions and 34 exhibitor sessions covering topics essential to business and performance in the racing world.

Focus On the Business of Racing

The dynamic and rapidly evolving motorsports industry comes together annually at the PRI Show to celebrate innovation, share insights, and drive business growth. Earlier this year, PRI took a step in supporting that growth by releasing its inaugural "2024 State of the Racing Market Report." This groundbreaking resource highlights that track-use motorsports parts accounted for over $8 billion in U.S. sales in 2023, with 76% of racing businesses reporting a stable or improving market outlook. The report underscores positive momentum across the motorsports ecosystem, helping businesses navigate opportunities and challenges with data-driven insights.

"It has become imperative for Wilwood to exhibit at PRI because of the amount of racing we specialize in," said Michael Hamrick, Events and Promotions Manager for Wilwood Disc Brakes. "It's the one time of the year that we get to have face time with our customers and racers away from the track and discuss the past season of racing and get ready for the next season. We get everyone's full attention and can show them all of our newest products to help them meet their end goals either at their business or on the racetrack."

Affiliated Events Driving Engagement

Motorsports professionals gather at the PRI Show not only for its main attractions but also for an impressive array of affiliated events. These gatherings bring together thought leaders, industry pioneers, and passionate advocates to explore the latest trends and innovations shaping the future of motorsports. Affiliated events include the International Council of Motorsports Sciences (ICMS) Congress, Women with Drive–Driven by Mobil 1 (WWDIV), the Race Track Business Conference (RTBC) and the AERA/Engine Performance Industry Conference (EPIC). These events provide networking, education and professional development opportunities for all segments of the motorsports community.

Future-Focused Highlights

With an eye on innovation and the next generation of talent, the Show spotlights sim racing at the SIM Racing Arena Presented by SRO Motorsports Group and the U.S. Army, and the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow National Championship. These features not only showcase the dynamic intersection of technology, training and youth engagement in motorsports but also emphasize the importance of fostering skills that translate into real-world opportunities. Sim racing serves as a gateway for enthusiasts to explore motorsports, offering a hands-on introduction to racing dynamics and technical expertise, while supporting the growing eSports racing scene and providing training opportunities for on-track racers. Meanwhile, the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow program cultivates teamwork, mechanical skills and problem-solving abilities in young participants, inspiring them to pursue careers in the automotive and racing industries. Together, these initiatives highlight the event's commitment to cultivating a vibrant future for motorsports by blending passion, innovation and education.

"This year's Show is a testament to the creativity and passion that define our industry," said PRI General Manager Jim Liaw. "With hundreds of exhibitors, exciting featured products, and a strong focus on future opportunities like sim racing, we're showcasing the full spectrum of what makes motorsports thrive. We're proud to provide this platform for innovation and collaboration."

For those unable to attend the business-only event, the MotorTrend Network will air the 2024 Performance Racing Industry Special, a one-hour primetime special, bringing viewers unparalleled access to the Show. The Performance Racing Industry Special premieres February 12, 2025, on MotorTrendTV. It will also be available to stream on-demand through Discovery+ and Max.

The PRI Show attracts attendees from all 50 states and all over the world, including professional race teams, retail shops, warehouse distributors, engine builders, fabricators, dealers, installers, jobbers and media.

To register for the 2024 PRI Show and for more information, visit PRI2024.com/Attend.

Hot Shot's Secret will host the debut of a new ProMod Diesel Ram truck built by Nick Bell at the 2024 PRI Show in Booth #3701.

The newly built ProMod Diesel Ram truck features a Wagler Performance Billet CX 6.7L Cummins-based engine with S&S Diesel fuel and control systems powered by Hot Shot's Secret products and will be showcased alongside the brand's range of additives, lubricants and racing oils.

The company will also be hosting several professional drivers and autograph sessions throughout the weekend.

Click here to see the full lineup of 2024 PRI Show guest appearances.

For more information, visit hotshotsecret.com.

BluePrint Engines, headquartered in Kearney, Nebraska, has announced its news BluePrint Motorsports Division, which will produce engines for a variety of racing applications. The company will be showcasing its new line of performance and motorsports crate engines in Booth #951 in the Green Hall at the 2024 PRI Show.

The new motorsports division will deliver precision-engineered, track-ready crate engines designed for grassroots races competing across motorsports categories, including drag racing, circle track, off-road, autocross and drifting.

"As passionate motorsport enthusiasts ourselves, we are thrilled to bring engines designed for a wide range of racing series to the market,” said Norris Marshall, founder of BluePrint Engines. “We’re eager to power race winners for years to come. Our engines are built right here in the [United States] and ready to leave their mark on the world of motorsport."

For more information, visit blueprintengines.com.

Hoosier Racing Tire has launched a new line of car care products, Hoosier Daddy and Hoosier Momma, that will be featured in the 2024 PRI Show Featured Product Showcase.

These new offerings are debuting in the Featured Product Showcase in the Parts Cleaning Media category. The car cleaning products will be branded with the Hoosier Daddy name, while the shine and care products will carry the Hoosier Momma name. You can see all Hoosier Racing Tire products at Booth #3439 in Yellow Hall.

Created in collaboration with Century Chemical, the Hoosier car cleaning, shine and care line consists of glass cleaner, bug and tar remover, exterior wash concentrate, interior cleaner, degreaser, wheel and tire cleaner and tire shine.

In addition to the Hoosier Daddy and Hoosier Momma lines, Hoosier Racing Tire has also submitted the MonoRide, TrackAttack Pro and NemesisX tires in the Featured Product Showcase in the Tires category.

For more information, visit hoosiertire.com.

Veteran racing industry executive Richard Buck has been named director of INDY NXT, the developmental series of INDYCAR.

Buck assumes the new role after 35 years of motorsports experience, including operations and project management, competition officiating, engineering and race strategy in NASCAR and INDYCAR.

Buck most recently served as the president and CEO of motorsports consultant 3194 Motorsports and as the managing director of the NASCAR Cup Series from 2014-2019. Before that, he was the vice president of racing operations in IMSA from 2013-2014 before stints as the managing director for GRAND-AM, NASCAR's Touring Series and NASCAR's Racing Development in Canada and Mexico from 2005-2013.

For more information, visit indynxt.com.

The 2025 Radial Outlaws Racing Series has revealed its 2025 event schedule.

The small-tire drag racing series begins its 2025 slate with the U.S. Street Nationals in January at Bradenton Motorsports Park in Florida and concludes in October at South Georgia Motorsports Park in Valdosta, Georgia.

See the full schedule below:

For more information, visit radialoutlaws.com.

Image courtesy of Radial Outlaws.

Eldora Speedway has released its event schedule for the 2025 season.

The Rossburg, Ohio, dirt oval will host 24 nights of racing during the season, headlined by its traditional marquee events: the Dirt Late Model Dream, World of Outlaws Kings Royal, World 100 and Dirt Track World Championship.

Eldora Speedway’s 2025 season kicks off on April 19 with the 72nd season opener featuring the American Late Model Iron-Man Series, Modifieds and Super Stocks. The track's year will close on October 18 with the 45th Dirt Track World Championship.

For more information, visit eldoraspeedway.com.

See the full 2025 season schedule below:

Evan Jonat has been named senior vice president of national events for the NHRA.

Jonat, based out of the sanctioning organization's San Dimas, California, headquarters, has been vice president of live events since 2018 after first joining the NHRA in 2007 as a field marketing manager.

Jonat will continue to oversee the NHRA's live-event and marketing team to coordinate all promotional, entertainment and educational aspects of NHRA national events AND also working closely with competition and broadcasting departments, the organization said. Jonat works with NHRA partners and race teams as well, implementing initiatives to connect them with fans in memorable activations.

Additionally, Jonat manages the sportsman racing department and oversees the youth and education, contingency and racer hospitality, as well as the racer and NHRA merchandise programs.

For more information, visit nhra.com.