Rick Treadway, who started the 2002 Indianapolis 500, died May 30 in a motorcycle accident. He was 56.

Indiana native Treadway, the son of 1997 Indianapolis 500-winning team owner Fred Treadway, started 17th and placed 29th in "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" in the No. 5 Sprint/Kyocera Wireless/Airlink Enterprises G Force/Chevrolet fielded by his father's team and as a teammate to two-time Indy 500 winner Arie Luyendyk. Treadway and Tony Kanaan were eliminated from the race in an accident in Turn 3 on Lap 90.

The Indy 500 start was the highlight of Treadway's INDYCAR SERIES career, which consisted of 11 races in the 2001 and 2002 seasons for his father's teams Treadway-Hubbard Racing and Treadway Racing.

He made his INDYCAR SERIES debut in 2001 at Kentucky Speedway and his final start in 2002 at the season finale at Texas Motor Speedway. His best finish was fifth at the 2001 season finale at Texas.

Before joining the INDYCAR SERIES, Treadway competed in Formula 2000 junior formula racing and in various short-track open-wheel series, including the USAC Silver Crown and National Midget Series. He also raced in SCCA competition.

Treadway, a graduate of Indiana State University, worked in business development and as a commercial pilot for his charter air service. He also served as a Federal Aviation Administration-certified flight instructor.

For more information, visit indycar.com.

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The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in Knoxville, Iowa, inducted nine new members as part of its Class of 2026 last week.

The late Bob Gregg, Eloy Gutierrez, Ed Iskenderian and Bob Westphal, as well as Jimmy Carr, Steve Chassey, Allan Holland, Jerry McClung and Jerry Stone were enshrined as inductees in the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame Class of 2026.

Learn more about the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame Class of 2026 below:
 

Drivers

Steve Chassey

The native of Massachusetts returned after fighting with honors in Vietnam to win the California Racing Association's (CRA) Rookie of the Year title in 1969. He continued racing sprints, midgets, dirt champ and Indy cars across the country after relocating to Indianapolis. He won 15 times with USAC, including the USAC Silver Crown "Hoosier Hundred" in 1994. He was prolific on the high banks with USAC and is the only driver in series history to win five times at one track in one year (Winchester Speedway, 1979). Chassey was his own mechanic and engineer and, after driving, moved into race broadcasting for ESPN's "Thursday Night Thunder."

Jerry McClung

"Termite" Jerry McClung won his first race in 1962 at Manzanita Speedway in his native Phoenix. He followed that season with nine wins and a track championship at "Manzy" in 1963. Championships followed in 1967 and 1968. That began a career in Super-modifieds and sprint cars that saw 105 wins at Manzanita Speedway alone. McClung scored six wins with CRA, including a track record at El Centro. In 1970 and 1971, he raced USAC National Midgets, recording ten wins and two top five finishes in points. He returned to success in the sprint car, registering more wins, including one at the Knoxville Raceway, where he qualified for the Knoxville Nationals finale three times.

Jerry Stone

Stone's career began around his native Wichita and ranged from super-modifieds to 100-in. dirt cars to 410 sprint cars across the Midwest and as far east as central Pennsylvania, where he was a regular for a time. Stone made a name for himself, winning in many forms of racing, but his career became focused when the NCRA was formed. He won the 1976 prestigious Hutchinson (KS) Nationals and later would befriend Lloyd K. Stephens and drive for the OFIXCO team. He won four NCRA championships before 1984. The following year, he moved to central Pennsylvania, racing there for a time and picking up wins at Williams Grove, Selinsgrove and Hagerstown, to name a few tracks. Upon returning to the Midwest, he picked up where he left off, capturing a fifth NCRA title and the Tulsa Speedway championship in 1990. He picked up more than 125 wins in his sprint car/super-modified career and is already a member of four different Halls of Fame.
 

Owners, Mechanics, Builders, Manufacturers

Jimmy Carr

A British Columbia native, Carr's career began behind the wheel. Over 14 years, he raced at Skagit (WA) Speedway, was the 1991 World of Outlaws Rookie of the Year, and picked up some regional wins from Illinois to California. His life changed when he joined forces with Danny Lasoski as crew chief on the Roth Beef Packers No. 86 in 1998. His experience as a driver translated when watching the car on the track. The car won 32 times with the WoO and took the Knoxville Nationals in 1998. Carr and Lasoski would build Tony Stewart Racing from the ground up, winning more than 100 races over the next several seasons. Included was three more Knoxville Nationals titles, and a WoO championship in 2001, a year Carr was named the WoO "Mechanic of the Year." After Lasoski parted with TSR, Carr stayed on as crew chief for several drivers (including Donny Schatz, who garnered 222 wins in that time), and eventually taking over as team manager. In five years with Dominic Scelzi's team from 2020 to 2025, they amassed 48 wins and two NARC titles. In total, Carr's involvement as a driver, crew chief and team manager resulted in more than 400 wins entering 2025.

Ed Iskenderian

The son of Armenian immigrants in the central valley of California, Iskenderian moved with his family south to Los Angeles when the grape vines went dry in the 1920s. L.A. had become the racing capital of the world. Iskenderian built his own Model T Roadster, but wasn't satisfied with the reliability, so he shifted his attention to Ford's new V-8 engine. After flying supply missions in World War II, he worked as a tool and die maker. Frustrated by having to wait five months for camshafts, he began grinding his own with fellow Hall-of-Famer Ed Winfield. Word spread about the "Isky" cams, and in combination with local hot rods forming the California Racing Association (CRA) on oval tracks, business boomed. His one-man shop in Culver City, California, has moved to currently employ more than 100 in a 75,000-sq.-ft. facility in Gardena, California. Iskenderian was the first president of SEMA and is a member of both the SEMA Hall of Fame and PRI Hall of Fame. Sprint cars across the country still rely on Isky cams. Iskenderian passed away earlier this year at the age of 104.

Bob Westphal

A native of Fremont, Nebraska, Westphal would eventually move his operation to Oklahoma. He built engines that were successful in NHRA and NASCAR, but the self-taught mechanic made his mark with sprint cars through his Wesmar Racing Engines, including twenty-three drivers in the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame, starting with Bobby Marshall in 1981. In 1982, Sammy Swindell grabbed the first of more than 200 World of Outlaws wins for Wesmar. Westphal's engines also won in Australia and New Zealand, and at least one was in the Knoxville Nationals championship from 1982 through 2013, with two wins. Wesmar also won 11 360 Nationals titles at Knoxville. Championships came with WoO, ASCS, USCS, URC, IRA, USAC, OCRS, NCRA and the All Stars, as well as local and regional championships and other crown jewel events across the country. He collaborated with fellow engine builder Ron Shaver in the creation of Shaver-Wesmar Gear Drives, which are used by many builders today. Westphal passed away in 2013.
 

Promoters, Officials, Media Members, Event/Series Sponsors

Eloy Gutierrez

A native of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Gutierrez began as an official and flagman with the New Mexico Motor Racing Association in 1968. His involvement in racing would span over 55 years. Gutierrez's biggest contribution may have come in the early 1990s, when, with partner BD Schafer, they introduced electronic timing and scoring to sprint car racing. Initially, it made things much easier for scorers, but it has become a technology that is taken for granted across racing. Their technology took some convincing, but the World of Outlaws agreed to take the plunge in 1998. Gutierrez and Schafer often footed the bill for technology and proper gear to get the job done. They were also responsible for the labor at the track, including installing scoring loops. It made its television debut with TNN in 1998 and has become a staple that is taken for granted on broadcasts on TV or PPV. Gutierrez passed away in 2024.

Allan Holland

A native of Drums, Pennsylvania, and a plumber by trade, Holland utilized technology to bring results to anyone online in a matter of hours, changing the way sprint car news was distributed and written. In 1997, shortly after the internet became mainstream, he created Hoseheads.com. After almost 30 years, "Hoseheads" still brings timely news, columns and photos to sprint car fans around the world. Holland's efforts brought some of the greatest writers and photographers to the computer for all to see. Several Hall of Famers have contributed to Hoseheads over the years, and it sparked the careers of several media members. In addition to the website, which Holland still updates--often 365 days a year--he penned a column for Sprint Car & Midget for its run from 2002 to 2022. Holland was also a producer with the Sprint Car Network (SCN), broadcasting World of Outlaws events over the internet for several seasons before PPV. When PPV came in, Holland has produced several events for DirtVision, and is currently producing the shows at Williams Grove Speedway in his native Pennsylvania. For many years, Holland has spearheaded the Central Pennsylvania point fund and has been generous in sponsorship of many sprint car-related events. The "Hosehead" name has been used for many charitable organizations, a message board and much more over the years.
 

Pre-1970

Bob Gregg

Gregg's driving career began in 1938 in the Pacific Northwest. He raced for almost 50 years, with his last event in 1986. He scored wins in every decade. The Golden Wheels Vintage Racing Club, based in western Washington, named him "Driver of the Century." He was one of the most decorated drivers in that region of the country. Much of his early success came in midgets, in which he won 13 season titles in Oregon and Washington. He was also winning in sprint cars, super-modifieds and roadsters during this time. In 1951, he won the ARA-sanctioned 100-mile sprint car race in Reno, and won the eight-race US/Canada Gold Cup for sprints/super-modifieds in 1962, to name a couple of his accomplishments. Gregg's career included 22 championships. He passed away in 2002.

For more information, visit sprintcarhof.com.

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The Utah Salt Flats Racing Association (USFRA) has provided recent updates for the conditions of the Bonneville Salt Flats racing course in Utah on social media. Read the full update below:

The USFRA went out for a preliminary course inspection yesterday morning at 10:00 a.m. and Bill Latin from the SCTA joined us around noon. We had a full crew, including our dragging crew, presidency and the Volks present to make a plan for prepping not only our course for Test and Tune but also the other two courses to help SCTA be better prepared for Speedweek, and even possibly some dragging on the FIA course.

The conditions compared to last year have drastically improved, with much less dirt present on the surface. Mother Nature worked in our favor over the winter. It is really rough right off the end of the road, but smooths out considerably the closer you get up the starting lines. The presence of doughnuts on the course near the starting lines is a bummer, but they thin out quickly as you go down course. The first mile, like last year, is a bit rougher than the rest of the course. Once you get to the two, it seems to only get better the further you go down course.

The growth is pretty minimal until you get down past the third mile, but pressure ridges are pretty pronounced past that point. The course at the fifth mile is actually gorgeous, and both Bill Latin and Larry Volk went clear down past the ninth mile on course one.

The course is still just a little too moist to put a drag on it but next week the forecast has several days in the 80s and into the 90s [degrees Fahrenheit], so hopefully it dries out nicely, and we can begin dragging courses shortly after that. All in all, it was a fairly positive look into what the Salt is shaping up to be for this season.

Image courtesy of USFRA

The world's largest gathering of motorsports professionals may still be six months away, but the 2026 PRI Show floor is already taking shape as staff members recently gathered to strategically place exhibitors and build the blueprint for this year's event, December 10-12, at the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium.

It's fitting that the annual booth plotting takes place during Indianapolis' famed Month of May, when some of the racing industry's biggest events capture the attention of fans and competitors around the world.

Just as teams spend months preparing for race day, PRI staff, sales representatives and exhibitors are already laying the groundwork for December, when downtown Indianapolis will once again host the racing industry's largest trade-only event. When the PRI Show opens its doors, tens of thousands of racing industry professionals will fill the aisles in search of new products, technologies and business opportunities. Booth plotting is where that experience begins.

This year's booth plotting also marked a significant milestone for PRI, serving as the first under Managing Director Doug Bresnahan.

"It's the first moment where the scale and momentum of the upcoming PRI Show really start to become tangible," said Bresnahan. "What's most impressive is seeing the combination of preparation, collaboration and industry knowledge come together in real time. Booth plotting is a massive undertaking with countless moving parts, and watching the team work alongside exhibitors to build the show floor demonstrates how committed everyone is to creating the best possible experience."

Over the course of several days, PRI's sales and show operations teams worked through exhibitor requests, floorplan adjustments and strategic placements designed to maximize the attendee experience.

PRI Show Director Karin Davidson said that focus extends beyond booth placement and into the educational and networking opportunities available throughout Show week.

"With every booth placement, we think of the attendee experience. We know the biggest draw to our show is our exhibitors and the innovations they bring, but we also aim to give attendees an experience they will remember and talk about until next year," Davidson said. "That's why we just announced a brand new one-day program, the Motorsports Engineering Symposium, aimed at race engineers, teams, manufacturers and emerging engineering talent.

"Of course, our T.O.P.S. HQ for track operators, promoters and sanctioning bodies will return with a full schedule of events, round tables, panels and discussions focused on track and sanctioned operations." Davidson added that additional Show features and programs will be announced in the coming months.

The optimism surrounding the PRI Show reflects a broader confidence across the motorsports industry.

"Strong exhibitor demand is a very positive indicator for the health of the industry. It reflects confidence from manufacturers, suppliers, race teams, service providers and brands that motorsports continues to grow and evolve. Companies are investing in new products, expanding partnerships and prioritizing face-to-face business development. It also shows that the industry values opportunities to connect in person, which remains incredibly important in a relationship-driven business like motorsports," Bresnahan said.

The PRI Show continues to occupy a unique position within the racing and performance marketplace, bringing together decision-makers from every segment of the industry under one roof.

"The concentration of industry leaders, decision-makers, racers, builders, manufacturers and innovators creates an environment that's difficult to replicate anywhere else," Bresnahan said.

With booth plotting now complete and the 2026 floorplan expected to go live soon, much of the Show floor has already been allocated. However, a limited number of exhibit opportunities remain available for companies looking to showcase their products and services before the motorsports industry's most influential audience.

"If a company is considering exhibiting at the PRI Show, my advice is simple: don't wait," Davidson said. "The PRI Show puts you face-to-face with the people who buy, specify, recommend and use racing products every day. There's no substitute for the relationships, business opportunities and industry exposure that happen during Show week."

Companies interested in exhibiting at the 2026 PRI Show are encouraged to contact the PRI sales team soon, as remaining space is limited.

Learn more at prishow.com/exhibitor or contact sales@performanceracing.com or 949-499-5413.

Attendee registration for the 2026 PRI Show opens in July. Learn more at prishow.com.

The SCCA has announced supplemental regulations and schedule updates for the 2026 SCCA National Championships, scheduled for September 28-October 4, at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin.

Updates include an additional qualifying session—based on driver feedback—that will see qualifying be split into three shorter sessions over two days, versus one session on each of two qualifying days. The race timeline will utilize the same event structure introduced in 2025, which is designed to minimize the amount of time racers, crew members, and volunteers spend away from work and family, while packing in all of the excitement of years past.

For a full look at the new supplemental regulations and updated schedules, click here.

The SCCA has also opened registration for its Time Attack Challenge, scheduled for August 22-23, at Ridge Motorsports Park in Shelton, Washington. Spots are limited to 60 drivers.

For more information on the Time Attack Challenge, click here.

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Sprint car driver Taylor Ferns has launched FERNS & CO., a strategic consulting firm focused on helping individuals, brands and organizations in motorsports and other industries create new opportunities, strengthen partnerships and build long-term growth strategies.

The firm will serve clients both within and outside the motorsports industry, offering expertise in business development, strategic planning, partnership cultivation and relationship management.

Drawing on experience spanning business, law, motorsports, operations and relationship development, FERNS & CO. aims to help clients navigate growth opportunities and build meaningful connections that support their long-term objectives, Ferns said.

According to the announcement, recent projects have included brand development initiatives, business planning, presentation and deck creation, strategic introductions, partnership facilitation involving multi-million-dollar collaborations, driver consulting and career counseling, as well as connecting organizations and individuals with potential opportunities.

For more information, visit fernsandcompany.com.

IMSA will be part of the new season of the eNASCAR College iRacing Series and its PlayVS College League, which returns for the 2026-27 academic year with $60,000 in scholarships on the line.

The College League season expands from six tournaments to eight, six oval tournaments will be run in the NASCAR Trucks, and two IMSA-backed road course events that will showcase the Ford Mustang GT4.

All tournaments still consist of a Time Attack, followed by two weeks of racing. Four tournaments will take place during the Fall semester from September to November. The other four for the Spring semester are scheduled between January and March. 

The points structure also gets an overhaul this upcoming season, as does the event format. Tournament sizes will change to 100 entries. Additional points will now be awarded in the semifinals. Week Two Points will mirror the real-world NASCAR points system, having an emphasis on winning.

The new Tournaments––the Peachtree Pursuit (Echo Park/Atlanta), Big Apple Battle (Watkins Glen), Monster Mash (Dover), and the Ocean's Roar (Daytona Road Course)––features three brand-new venues for the College Series schedule, and includes a return to The Glen.

IMSA's first tournament, the Big Apple Battle at Watkins Glen International, takes place from October 20 to November 4, 2026. The Ocean's Roar at Daytona International Speedway's Road Course is slated for February 16 to March 3, 2027.

For more information, visit imsa.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.