Racers For Christ (RFC) launched its inaugural Route 66 Road Trip America on March 25 with a kickoff event in Illinois, and completed the 2,500-mile journey along Route 66 in Santa Monica, California, on April 3.

The event aimed to allow the group to connect with motorsports communities while raising awareness and support for RFC's mission of serving people in racing.

Stops included Route 66 Raceway (Joliet, Illinois) and World Wide Technology Raceway (Madison, Illinois), followed by appearances at Tulsa Raceway Park (Tulsa, Oklahoma), Amarillo Dragway (Amarillo, Texas), Yearwood Performance in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Winslow's Standing on the Corner Park (Winslow, Arizona), and the In-N-Out Burger Dragstrip (Pomona, California).

The public was invited to attend stops along the route, where they could enter to win NHRA event tickets, prizes, and support the ministry through commemorative merchandise.

For more information, visit nhra.com or racersforchrist.org.

Kansas has delivered a major victory for grassroots racing.

Governor Laura Kelly has signed the Kansas Motorsports Venue Protection Act (HB 2416) into law, providing long-standing racing facilities in the state with important protections against nuisance-based lawsuits filed by surrounding property owners who arrived after the track was established. The measure cleared the Kansas Legislature with overwhelming bipartisan support.

The impact of this win extends far beyond the grandstands. Motorsports in Kansas generate more than $743 million annually, support nearly 5,700 jobs, and bring in more than $77 million in state and local taxes each year. PRI backed HB 2416 at every step, including testimony from Victor Muñoz, PRI senior manager for state government affairs, and support from Kansas motorsports leaders such as John Allen of 81 Speedway and Humboldt Speedway, Cindy Bell of Kansas International Dragway and ABATE of Kansas. Racing venues in Kansas boost local businesses, draw fans and competitors into communities and uphold a vital part of the state's motorsports heritage.

PRI and SEMA extend their gratitude to Representative Leo Delperdang, the sponsor of HB 2416 and a longstanding advocate for Kansas's automotive community, and to Senator Elaine Bowers, whose leadership was instrumental in the bill's passage. Representative Delperdang was recognized as SEMA's 2021 Legislator of the Year.

This new Kansas law also marks another important checkpoint in the growing national Right-to-Race movement. Iowa and North Carolina have already secured similar wins, while several additional states continue advancing race-track protection legislation with PRI support. Together, these efforts are helping ensure that race tracks—many of which have operated responsibly for decades—can continue serving as the places where grassroots racing lives, future competitors get their start, and local communities benefit from the commerce, tourism, and tradition that surround the sport.

For more information about PRI's Right-to-Race campaign or to learn how your race track or motorsports business can help support similar legislation in your state, contact Muñoz at victorm@sema.org.

Photo Courtesy of World Racing Group | Jacy Norgaard

The future of motorsports starts with the next generation––and it's being built with the help of organizations like the North Carolina Motorsports Foundation (NCMF), the charitable arm of the North Carolina Motorsports Association (NCMA).

NCMF is now accepting applications for its 2026 Scholarship Program, supporting students pursuing careers across the motorsports industry from engineering and fabrication to business, marketing and more.

Its program exists to invest in the people who will shape what comes next, according to the organization, and the scholarship offers an opportunity to take the next step toward a career in North Carolina's thriving motorsports industry.

NMCF Scholarship Details:

• Open to students pursuing motorsports-related careers.
• Multiple disciplines eligible: technical, engineering, business, and more.
• Applications accepted through April 30, 2026.

Apply now and learn more at motorsportsnc.org/scholarship-program. Know a student who should apply? Share this opportunity.

The Bureau of Land Management in Utah has shared the following announcement:

Each summer, the Bonneville Salt Flats host world-renowned racing events that are part of the area's long and celebrated history. During permitted racing and private events in 2026, the salt flats will be temporarily closed to general access to support event safety and resource protection.

2026 Dates

• June 25 – July 1 | Utah Salt Flats Racing Association – Test and Tune
• July 7 – July 13 | East Coast Timing Association – Bonneville Mile
• July 27 – August 8 | Southern California Timing Association – Speed Week
• August 9 – August 15 | Private Party – Exclusive Use
• August 20 – August 28 | Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials
• August 30 – September 8 | Utah Salt Flats Racing Association – World of Speed
• September 23 – September 29 | Southern California Timing Association – World Finals

During these permitted events, the salt flats are closed to public entry beyond designated areas.

Visitor Access Reminder

• Visitors may travel up to 100 feet onto the salt from the portal sign without paying the event's entrance fee.
• Do not attempt to bypass the entrance or drive around event gates.
• Unauthorized entry is considered trespassing and may result in enforcement action.

We appreciate your cooperation in helping protect this unique landscape while supporting one of the most iconic racing venues in the world.

Graphic courtesy of BLM Utah; background courtesy of Shutterstock

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 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 Trump Administration recently announced updates to Section 232 tariffs covering steel, aluminum and certain derivative products. Effective April 6, businesses importing products that contain steel and aluminum will be subject to a 25% tariff applied to the full value of the imported product. This replaces the prior system, which imposed a 50% tariff on the value of the embedded steel or aluminum content.

• The revised approach is intended to simplify compliance while maintaining strong protections for domestic metals producers.

Upstream Metals Impact

President Trump's proclamation announced that the existing 50% tariff on upstream, commodity-grade metals will remain in place. Products that are made almost entirely of steel or aluminum may also be reclassified into this category. Products with limited metal content, defined as 15% or less (measured by weight), will no longer be subject to Section 232 tariffs. Instead, those goods will be subject to the Administration's separate 10% global baseline tariff.

• The practical impact of these changes will vary significantly across sectors and supply chains. Importers of complex manufactured goods may face higher duty burdens despite the reduction in nominal tariff rates. The shift to full-value assessment is expected to generate additional tariff revenue for the federal government and partially offset declines following recent court decisions that invalidated other tariff authorities.

The overhaul follows months of internal deliberations over how to address longstanding industry concerns about the complexity of the existing system. Manufacturers had argued that "Liberation Day" tariffs raised input costs for domestic production while allowing many finished imports to enter the U.S. market with minimal duties. The current revisions are intended to close that gap while making compliance more straightforward for importers who previously struggled to calculate the value of embedded metal content.

April 6 Provisions

The updated framework continues to rely on Section 232 authorities under the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, which remain intact despite recent legal challenges affecting other trade tools. The following provisions take effect April 6 through an undetermined date:

• Articles in Annex I-A will have a 50% tariff. Products from the United Kingdom for which the steel was melted and poured/aluminum was smelted and cast in the United Kingdom will have a 25% tariff. Certain derivative articles for which the steel content is entirely steel melted and poured in the United States or the aluminum/copper content was entirely smelted and cast in the United States will have a 10% tariff.
   
• Articles in Annex I-B will have a 25% tariff. Products from the United Kingdom for which the steel was melted and poured/aluminum was smelted and cast in the United Kingdom will have a 15% tariff. Certain derivative articles for which the steel content is entirely steel melted and poured in the United States or the aluminum/copper content was entirely smelted and cast in the United States will have a 10% tariff.
   
• Articles in Annex II will no longer face a Section 232 steel or aluminum tariff.

Additionally, articles in Annex III will face, depending on the country, a 15% top-up (i.e., a product with a baseline tariff below 15% gets topped up to 15% and a baseline tariff above 15% faces no additional tariff), 10% (for products for which the steel content is entirely steel melted and poured in the United States or the aluminum content was entirely smelted and cast in the United States) or 25% (countries with no normal trading relations). This provision is to remain in place through December 31, 2026.

President Trump reserves the right to revoke this treatment if imports of a product increase in such a way that undermines national security. Revocation would subject Annex III products from the country to Annex I-B tariff rates.

Additional Details

• 200% aluminum tariffs will remain in effect for Annex I-A, I-B and III products that were smelted or cast in Russia.
   
• Products on Annex I-A, I-B or III that contain some combination of steel, aluminum and copper will only be subject to one tariff rate. In other words, the steel, aluminum and copper tariffs do not stack.
   
• Products on Annex I-B or III that do not contain any steel, aluminum or copper content (as laid out in Annex IV) will not be subject to tariffs.
   
• Products that fall under the WTO Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft and are civil aircraft or civil aircraft parts will not be subject to the steel, aluminum or copper tariffs.
   
• The inclusions processes for steel, aluminum and copper are terminated, though the Commerce Department and USTR reserve the right to add more derivative articles to the tariffs.
   
• Drawback is available to a product on Annex I-B or III that's not subject to an antidumping or countervailing duty order, from a trade agreement partner country (United Kingdom, European Union, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Canada and others with a final Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART)), and the steel is completely melted and poured in the trade agreement partner country (or aluminum/copper smelted and cast).

Questions? Comments? Want to share your tariff story? Contact PRI Senior Manager for Federal Government Affairs Juan Mejia at JuanM@sema.org.

Image courtesy of Shutterstock | Robert V Schwemmer

Keystone Raceway Park has returned to the NHRA Member Track Network in NHRA's North Central Division (Division 3).

Located in New Alexandria, Pennsylvania, just outside of Pittsburgh, Keystone Raceway Park is a 1/4-mile dragstrip with a large group of local racers, according to the NHRA.

Keystone Raceway Park boasts a history dating back to the 1980s and offers a full schedule and a variety of events. The track's opening day in 2026 is April 11, running through November during NHRA's 75th anniversary season.

"NHRA is where it all started for me over 50 years ago and now with 2026 being the 75th anniversary of NHRA, it already feels natural being with NHRA," Keystone Raceway Park's Al Lynch said. "It takes me back in time when I had so many memories with my father, brother and the rest of my family. I am looking forward to building more memories, not just for myself, but for all of our racer and spectator friends to have the NHRA experience."

"After 25 years, Keystone Raceway returns full circle, going back to NHRA. It has been a long time coming," Keystone Raceway Park's Greg Miller said. "It was the best decision for the racers as everyone loves racing at Summit Motorsports Park (for the Division 3 Summit Racing Series presented by Hoosier E.T. Finals). With the 2026 changes and Al taking over the day-to-day operations, this year is going to be a great season."

By returning to the NHRA Member Track Network, Keystone Raceway Park will be eligible to offer racers in the area a variety of NHRA-sanctioned racing opportunities in the future, including the NHRA Summit Racing Series, the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League, NHRA Street Legal, NHRA Jr. Street and more, giving racers the opportunity to compete in the Division 3 NHRA Summit Racing Series presented by Hoosier E.T. Finals on September 11-13 at Summit Motorsports Park in Ohio.

Additionally, the track will have the chance to host NHRA specialty events like the NHRA Summit King of the Track and more.

Keystone Raceway Park will also get access to NHRA's support programs as part of the member track network, insurance benefits and national marketing platforms as it returns to NHRA during the special milestone year.

For more information, visit nhra.com.

Image Courtesy of NHRA

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. To participate in the initial booth selection and floor planning process, exhibitors must submit a signed booth agreement and deposit by May 15, 2026.

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

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

 
PRI Magazine is now available to everyone at no cost in a digital format. While previously only available in print to select industry recipients, the publication is now available digitally across the globe. Whether you're an industry member staying on top of trends or a racing enthusiast interested in learning more about the industry, the digital magazine is available in current and past issues.

Below is a step-by-step guide to claiming your free digital subscription to PRI Magazine on your phone.

Claim your free PRI Magazine digital subscription here or by scanning below.

Fill in the mandatory fields and questions regarding your motorsports background and interests.

Hit subscribe to claim your free subscription. Now, you're able to activate your account by downloading the PRI Magazine app. Tap the iOS link for Apple devices and Google Play for others.

How to Log In and Read PRI Magazine

Ensure you have the "PRI Magazine" app downloaded on your phone and sign in using the credentials you created during registration. Want to access via desktop? Visit https://pri.zinioapps.com/ to sign in and start reading! 

You'll have immediate access to more than a year's worth of valuable industry knowledge and insights. Get to reading! 

For any questions or assistance, please reach out to PRI's Customer Service Team at membership@performanceracing.com or call 949-499-5413. 

PRI is expanding its Right-to-Race advocacy campaign nationwide. The time to protect race tracks is now, before more long-standing facilities are pushed out of their communities. Learn more at sema.org/right-to-race.

Here's the latest on PRI's Right-to-Race advocacy campaign: 

WISCONSIN: Right-to-Race Bill in Governor's Hands

At the beginning of April, the PRI-led Right-to-Race bill (AB 880) was delivered to Governor Tony Evers for consideration. The governor can now sign this important legislation into law or veto it.

The policy is straightforward: if a race track was established first and is operating legally, it should not be subject to nuisance lawsuits from new neighbors or developers who move into the area.

This effort reflects growing national momentum. Similar legislation was enacted last year in Iowa and North Carolina, and this year, comparable bills are advancing in 15 states across the country.

Since launching this effort in Wisconsin, PRI has led a comprehensive and coordinated campaign. This has included hosting two advocacy days at the state capitol, meeting with dozens of lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, engaging nearly 100 industry stakeholders, working through key amendments, testifying in multiple hearings, coordinating with the governor's office and submitting hundreds of letters and signatures in support of the bill.

This legislation goes beyond protecting race tracks. It safeguards manufacturers, supports local jobs, drives tourism, preserves family traditions and strengthens communities across the state. For many, racetracks are more than venues: they are a cornerstone of Wisconsin's cultural and economic identity.

Now, we are at the final step.

Do you want to help get this across the finish line?

Join us in ensuring Wisconsin's race tracks remain open, vibrant and protected for generations to come.

For more information or to get involved, contact PRI Director of Government Affairs for Racing Tierra Hubbard at tierrah@sema.org.

OHIO: PRI Launches the Ohio Motorsports Network

From left to right (Bill Bader, Summit Motorsports Park, Ohio State Representative Kellie Deeter, Tierra Hubbard, PRI, Tom Deery, PRI, Coby Lobaugh, PRI)

During the final week of March, PRI launched the Ohio Motorsports Network (OMN) in Columbus, alongside a coordinated series of legislative meetings at the state capitol and testimony in support of HB 639, Ohio's Right-to-Race legislation.

At the inaugural OMN meeting, Hubbard, PRI director of government affairs for racing, and PRI Ambassador Tom Deery outlined the network's structure, vision and long-term goals. They also provided a comprehensive legislative update on the progress of Right-to-Race efforts in Ohio. Attendees from across the state came together with a shared purpose: to protect and strengthen motorsports. Participants also had the opportunity to highlight their facilities, events and ongoing initiatives. The group formally established leadership by appointing Bill Bader of Summit Motorsports Park as chair of the network.

The following day, PRI met with lawmakers in both the House and Senate, engaging members on both sides of the aisle. These meetings focused on educating policymakers about the importance of motorsports, addressing questions about the legislation and ensuring lawmakers are informed before the bill reaches their desks.

On the final day, track owners, operators and industry leaders delivered compelling testimony before the House Local Government Committee in support of HB 639. Those testifying included Hubbard (PRI and SEMA), Bader (Summit Motorsports Park), Rich Farmer (Fremont Speedway), Bob Davis (American Motorcyclist Association) and Levi Jones (Eldora Speedway).

Are you interested in joining the Ohio Motorsports Network?

Be part of a growing, statewide effort to protect and advance motorsports in Ohio.

For more information or to get involved, contact Hubbard at tierrah@sema.org.

Image courtesy of World Racing Group | Trent Gower