NTT INDYCAR SERIES and Team owner Dennis Reinbold, whose Dreyer & Reinbold Racing has fielded cars in the INDYCAR SERIES and Indianapolis 500 for more than 25 years, died June 13 while surrounded by family. He was 65.

Reinbold, a longtime, successful Indianapolis automobile dealer, formed Dreyer & Reinbold Racing in 1999. The name paid tribute to his family's legacy in racing, as Reinbold's grandfather Floyd "Pop" Dreyer moved from being a factory motorcycle racer to serving as a crew member and chief mechanic on the famed Duesenberg driven by Benny Shoaff and Babe Stapp in the 1927 Indianapolis 500. Dreyer went on to build many Indy 500 cars in the 1930s and built championship-winning sprint cars, midgets and quarter-midgets.

Dreyer & Reinbold Racing started competing in the INDYCAR SERIES full time in 2000 and achieved instant success, winning the season opener at Walt Disney World Speedway with Robbie Buhl behind the wheel. That remains the team's only victory, but DRR earned two second-place finishes with driver Justin Wilson in 2010 and four third-place finishes between 2001 and 2012, its last full INDYCAR SERIES season.

The Indianapolis-based team then ran a limited schedule of five races in 2013 before focusing solely on the Indianapolis 500 from 2014 through this year, except for a four-race effort for driver Sage Karam in the pandemic-shortened 2020 season.

Indianapolis native Reinbold was very proud he employed a year-round, tight-knit crew to prepare his cars for the Month of May, which attracted such "500" standouts as 2012 winner Ryan Hunter-Reay, JR Hildebrand, Townsend Bell and Conor Daly to multiple May starts with the team.

DRR's best Indy 500 finish is fourth by Oriol Servia in 2012. But the team was in excellent position to contend for victory in 2025 when Hunter-Reay ran out of fuel while leading with just 31 laps remaining. DRR drivers also led the "500" in four of the last six years.

Another source of pride for Reinbold was that all 53 cars his team entered in the Indianapolis 500 qualified for the starting field.

That success rate, meticulous preparation and Reinbold's passion for the sport and "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" led a veritable who's who of the sport to race for the small team. Besides Buhl, Hunter-Reay, Hildebrand, Daly and Wilson, drivers such as two-time Indy winner Al Unser Jr., 1996 "500" winner Buddy Lazier, 2004 "500" winner Buddy Rice, 2019 "500" winner Simon Pagenaud, INDYCAR SERIES champion Paul Tracy and Sarah Fisher drove for DRR.

For more information, visit indycar.com.

The race to the PRI Show is underway! Exhibitors can secure their booth space now for the 2026 PRI Show, set for December 10-12, in downtown Indianapolis. 

Motorsports professionals, including buyers and decision makers, from all 50 states and 35-plus countries come to the PRI Show to source new parts and products. 

How to Navigate the New Portal for PRI Show Exhibitors

The process to submit an exhibit application is a little different this year.

PRI has launched a new customer management system powered by Salesforce to better serve its exhibitors year-round.  

Those who have not submitted the Exhibit Space Rental Application (ESRA) for the 2026 event, Dec. 10-12, Indianapolis, must activate a new account in the system.

Once this one-time step is complete, exhibitors can secure their spot on the PRI Show floor, download invoices, complete online payments, and access free resources to plan a successful booth.

Getting set up in the new PRI Show exhibitor platform is simple:

• Visit exhibitor.performanceracing.com. 
• Returning exhibitors: Enter the email last used to purchase a PRI Show booth. A "password reset link" will be sent to your inbox. Click that link and create a new password.
• New exhibitors or returning exhibitors using a new email: Click "New Exhibitor," and fill out the form to create a new account.

Note: Updating an account email address does not affect exhibitors' account history or PRI Show seniority.

Run into roadblocks? Contact the PRI Show team for support:

• Call: 949-499-5413 and select option 4
• Email: sales@performanceracing.com

Education for the industry, by the industry. PRI is now accepting seminar and panel proposals for its 2026 education program, offering speakers an unmatched platform to share ideas, technologies, and expertise with the racing and performance community.

Organizers are looking for submissions that showcase current trends, innovative techniques, best practices, and discoveries across the motorsports industry. Program audiences include race teams, speed shops, engine builders, fabricators, machinists, tuners, manufacturers, WDs, sanctioning bodies, track operators, media and other industry professionals––many of whom are small business owners and managers.

Topics of interest can include––but aren't limited to––technical content, sponsorships, hiring and employee management, branding, content creation, youth engagement, small business operations, advertising and promotions, traditional and digital marketing, sales strategies and EV motorsports performance.

2026 PRI Show Education Speaker Submissions

• Deadline: June 30, 2026
• Show dates: December 10-12, 2026
• Location: Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, IN

Submit your proposal and help shape the future of racing education at the PRI Show.

The three biggest business days in motorsports are calling! The world's largest gathering of racing professionals will roar back to downtown Indianapolis from December 10-12, and housing for the highly anticipated 2026 PRI Show is open.

ROOMS ARE FILLING QUICKLY, so book your accommodations as soon as possible through Visit Indy, the official housing provider for the PRI Show.

Booking through the official PRI hotel block will also unlock exclusive discounted rates, and offers a seamless, stress-free booking experience with guaranteed savings, prime hotel locations and added perks—all designed to make your trip easier and more affordable.

Secure your rate today and make the most of your PRI stay!

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PRI Show Hotel Spotlight: The Alexander, a Marriott Autograph Collection Property

This year, let art inspire your travels to the PRI Show at The Alexander, now a Marriott Autograph Collection property.

Nestled in the CityWay area of downtown Indianapolis, The Alexander pairs contemporary design with unparalleled hospitality. In every room, lobby, and dining space is a piece of art designed to inspire you during your stay, commissioned or curated from local and international artists. 

Blocks from both the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium, this downtown Indianapolis hotel is just a short walk away from the PRI Show and only minutes from top attractions and local events, including museums, professional sports, numerous dining options and more.  

From the luxurious and art-focused guest rooms to the 24-hour business center, everything you need for a successful PRI Show is at your fingertips when you book your stay at The Alexander. 

Photos courtesy of The Alexander, a Marriott Autograph Collection property.

NHRA officials have announced a series of strategic leadership promotions and changes within its technical and racing administration departments.

As part of the changes, Ned Walliser will transition from his role as vice president of competition to serve as an NHRA consultant and key advisor for NHRA's racing-related programs. Josh Peterson has been promoted to senior vice president of competition and tech and Rob Park has been elevated to vice president of national and field operations.

In his new consulting role, Walliser will continue to provide guidance and support on key technical and competition-related matters. Walliser was named NHRA vice president of competition in 2018, overseeing competition and operations for all NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series events. He also led the NHRA Technical Department.

"Ned's knowledge, passion and dedication to NHRA Drag Racing have been invaluable, and he's played a vital role in our competition leadership," NHRA President Glen Cromwell said. "We're grateful for his years of leadership and guiding our organization's racing operations and technical programs. His commitment has made a lasting impact in the NHRA community, and we're thrilled to have him continue to support NHRA."

"I'm proud of what we've been able to accomplish as a team and the relationships I've been fortunate enough to build throughout my career," Walliser said. "I look forward to being able to continue to assist NHRA in this new role."

Peterson, a veteran of more than 20 years with NHRA, will oversee the vast responsibilities of maintaining the fair and safe competition that has helped build NHRA over the past 75 years in his new role of Senior Vice President of Competition and Tech, leading both departments.

Peterson joined NHRA's Competition Department in 2007 as Director of Racing Administration before being named Vice President of Racing Administration in 2011. In this new role, Peterson will be positioned to strategically align the interjoined responsibilities and goals of NHRA's Competition and Technical Departments.

"By bringing racing administration, competition, tech and national and field operations under one centralized group, it will not only help communications and efficiency, but allow us to guide the sport and create universal policies that cover rules, safety and parity," Peterson said. "I have a great team working with me to ensure the high standards of NHRA drag racing will continue to be upheld well into the future, while still being able to lean on Ned's expertise as well."

Park will move into the role of NHRA vice president of national and field operations, reporting to Peterson. He will oversee event scheduling, the Simpson NHRA Safety Safari and also head up NHRA's field operations, managing NHRA's seven division directors.

Park, who joined NHRA in 1996, was recently named senior director of field operations in 2025 and was previously NHRA Division 5 director for 25 years.

"Rob has a wealth of experience and has played an important role in the growth of NHRA on many levels for more than 25 years," Peterson said. "He has an incredible knowledge of our tracks, teams and partners, which will be pivotal in this role, and he will also continue to be a great resource for our terrific team of NHRA Division Directors."

For more information, visit nhra.com.

Images courtesy of NHRA, Shutterstock | Grindstone Media Group

Ahead of the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans, IMSA, ACO and FIA officials outlined the framework for new regulations that will govern the top class of prototype racing beginning in 2030.

The technical regulations––which will be used in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Grand Touring Prototype (GTP) class and the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Hypercar class––will shift toward a single, two-wheel drive platform for all cars in the class. This marks a shift from current regulations that enable both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive prototypes to compete in the same class.

All prototypes will continue to use internal combustion engines together with hybrid powertrain systems. Manufacturers will have the option to use a single-source hybrid powertrain, as is the case for prototypes built to the current Le Mans Daytona h (LMDh) platform, or their own bespoke systems developed in-house, providing they adhere to the same specifications.

Manufacturers also will have the option of using a selected constructor to build its chassis––again following the LMDh model with Dallara, Ligier, Multimatic and ORECA––or develop their own chassis in-house. Homologation of each prototype will be based on tight technical regulations and will be valid for at least five years with no performance evolutions.

Technical working group meetings between IMSA, ACO, FIA and the manufacturers and constructors will further define and finalize the regulations that will go into effect at the start of the 2030 season.

 "The current era of prototype racing has demonstrated what's possible when stakeholders come together with a shared vision. Our responsibility now is to carry that momentum forward and create the conditions for long-term success. Today's announcement is an important milestone," said IMSA President John Doonan.

"Having a single, global technical regulation for top-class prototype racing is a win for everyone involved––the sanctioning bodies, manufacturers, teams, drivers, corporate partners, suppliers and, most importantly, the fans. For manufacturers, it creates a clear pathway to compete at the highest level of endurance racing around the world under a common set of regulations. For teams, it brings stability and confidence as they plan and invest for the years ahead. And for the fans, it helps ensure that the world's leading automotive brands continue to compete head-to-head on some of the biggest stages in motorsport."

For more information, visit imsa.com.

Image courtesy of Shutterstock | Cristiano Barni

Automaker Genesis has unveiled its new Magma GT3 Concept, signaling a vision for the brand's future across motorsports.

Making its global debut at Le Mans, the Genesis Magma GT3 Concept outlines a potential future direction for Genesis Magma Racing as it expands beyond its FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Hypercar program.

The concept reflects the growing relevance of GT3 competition and its potential to strengthen the connection between automakers' road-going and racing portfolios.

The GT3 Concept follows the debut of the Magma GT Concept, a performance-focused model revealed in 2025.

Optimized for performance, the GT3 Concept features widened tracks, a prominent front splitter, enlarged ducts and a door-mounted fin designed to enhance aerodynamic efficiency and cooling. Advanced thermal management strategies, along with a race-focused rear structure incorporating a fixed wing and diffuser, are also designed to support durability under endurance racing conditions.

Developed in collaboration with Hyundai Motorsport, the GT3 Concept remains under exploration, with architecture, components and potential development pathways yet to be defined. As one of several possible scenarios, it demonstrates how Genesis is exploring opportunities beyond LMDh.

Together, the Magma GT and GT3 Concepts illustrate a cohesive approach, where motorsports serves as both inspiration and testing ground for future Genesis performance and design.

"The Magma GT Concept and Magma GT3 Concept represent two distinct yet connected expressions of Genesis performance," said Genesis Chief Creative Officer Luc Donckerwolke. "The Magma GT Concept embodies our vision of luxury and athleticism on the road, while the Magma GT3 Concept translates that philosophy into the race environment, where every element is driven by performance, efficiency, and purpose. Together, they demonstrate how Genesis is exploring the full spectrum of high performance—from refined grand touring to uncompromising motorsport[s]."

For more information, visit genesis.com.

The FIA has extended its tire supplier agreement with Pirelli for the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. The agreement continues Pirelli's role as the sole tire supplier for the series until 2028.

The activated clause was included in the contract signed between Pirelli, the FIA and Formula 1 in 2023, when the Italian company extended its presence in the series for 2025–2027, and it provided for the possibility of prolonging the collaboration for an additional season.

Additionally, Pirelli will therefore remain the exclusive tire supplier for the FIA Formula 2 Championship and the FIA Formula 3 Championship until the end of the 2028 season.

"Pirelli has been an important partner to the FIA Formula One World Championship for many years, providing a consistently high standard of performance, innovation and safety at the highest level of our sport," said FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem. "This extension through to the end of 2028 provides stability for the championship and reflects the strong collaboration between the FIA, Formula One Group and Pirelli. Together, we continue to drive innovation and support the delivery of exciting racing for competitors, teams and fans around the world."

"We are pleased to extend our presence in Formula 1 by a further year, until 2028, thanks to the agreement reached with the FIA––under the leadership of its President Mohammed Ben Sulayem––and with Formula 1. Last year, we surpassed the milestone of 500 Grands Prix, taking on and winning significant technological and innovation challenges throughout our long involvement," Executive Vice Chairman of Pirelli Marco Tronchetti Provera. "Pirelli is not just a supplier but instead a strategic partner that has been able to support the constant growth of the championship, driven by the joint work of the Federation and the promoter. Formula 1 represents the best laboratory for us to innovate, test cutting-edge technical solutions and continually improve research and development processes, for the benefit of tomorrow's road tires."

For more information, visit fia.com.

Formula 1 will continue racing in Las Vegas through 2037 after agreeing to a 10-year contract extension with Las Vegas Grand Prix officials.

Las Vegas Grand Prix, Inc., Clark County officials and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), have all committed to the long-term future of the event. Since debuting on the Formula 1 calendar in 2023, the Las Vegas Grand Prix has delivered $3.2 billion in cumulative economic impact for Southern Nevada, with all three races from 2023 through 2025 selling out.

The race takes place on the 3.8-mile Las Vegas Strip Circuit, where drivers exceed speeds of 200 mph while passing iconic landmarks including Bellagio, Caesars Palace, Wynn Las Vegas and The Venetian Resort Las Vegas.

“We are thrilled that Formula 1 will continue racing in Las Vegas for many years to come. Since its debut in 2023, the event has been extraordinary, rapidly establishing itself as a premier destination for great racing, world-class entertainment, global business leaders, A-list celebrities and influencers. It has delivered a strong and lasting impact on the local economy and community. We always believed that Las Vegas would become a cornerstone of our presence in the United States, and this extension, together with the success of recent years, reinforces our long-term commitment to this important market," said Formula 1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali. "I would like to thank Las Vegas Grand Prix, Clark County, and the LVCVA for their continued support, passion and vision. The future is incredibly exciting, and we look forward to taking this event to even greater heights.”

“Extending our partnership with Formula 1 for the next decade is a major moment for both Las Vegas and the Grand Prix. In just three years, the race has become a signature global event––putting Las Vegas at the center of culture, competition and entertainment during race week," said LVCVA President and CEO Steve Hill. "As the spotlight of the world turns to Las Vegas, the event continues to reinforce our evolution as a premier sports and entertainment destination. Built for spectacle and designed to host the world’s biggest moments, Las Vegas is proud to continue this dynamic partnership with Formula 1 for the next decade and beyond.”

For more information, visit f1lasvegasgp.com.

Image courtesy of Shutterstock | Old Town Tourist

Momentum across the global racing industry continues to build toward the 2026 PRI Show, scheduled for December 10-12, 2026, at Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium, as exhibitors complete booth space selection and secure placement across the show floor.

Following priority booth selection, more than 920 exhibitors have committed over 360,000 net square feet of exhibit space across every major segment of the racing industry. The strong early participation underscores continued confidence in the PRI Show as the premier business event for motorsports professionals and companies worldwide.

"The strength of this year's booth selection process reflects the overall health and direction of the racing industry," said PRI Managing Director Doug Bresnahan. "Companies continue to invest in PRI because this is where the industry comes together to launch products, connect with customers, and move business forward."

The PRI Show brings together the full breadth of the racing ecosystem, including engine builders, chassis manufacturers, performance parts companies, distributors, fabrication specialists, and service providers. This diversity across the show floor continues to reflect a global industry that is actively innovating and investing in new technologies, competitive advantage, and business expansion.

Returning exhibitors have secured priority placement to maintain or expand their footprint, while new companies joining the show underscore continued growth and opportunity across the racing marketplace. Collectively, these commitments reinforce strong confidence in the PRI Show as the central meeting point for the motorsports industry.

A SHOW FLOOR BUILT FOR BUSINESS CONNECTIONS

The PRI Show serves as a critical business hub for the global racing industry, where product launches, purchasing decisions, and partnership development take place under one roof. Exhibitors and attendees rely on the show floor to identify new technologies, build supplier relationships, and connect directly with decision-makers shaping the future of motorsports.

"The PRI Show is where the racing industry comes to do business at scale," said PRI Show Director Karin Davidson. "From discovering new products to strengthening long-term partnerships, the show floor is designed to maximize meaningful connections and drive real business outcomes for exhibitors and attendees alike."

New for the 2026 PRI Show, the Motorsports Engineering Symposium will bring together engineers, designers, and technical leaders from across the racing industry for a focused program dedicated to advancing performance, innovation, and applied engineering in motorsports. The symposium will provide a forum for sharing technical knowledge, exploring emerging technologies, and highlighting the engineering breakthroughs shaping the future of racing.

Attendee registration opens in July. To register and book hotel accommodations and learn more about the 2026 PRI Show, visit PRI2026.com/Attend.