The Race Track Business Conference (RTBC), the event hosted in Indianapolis during PRI Show week, has released the agenda for its 2025 conference, scheduled for Wednesday, December 10.

"With eight cutting-edge presentations from leading industry professionals, RTBC 2025 will provide attendees with an outstanding overview of the current status of motorsports—on and off the track," said Tim Frost, publisher of National Speedway Directory, organizer of RTBC.

Scheduled session topics include:

• Motorsports Facility Standards
• Personalizing the Customer and Membership Experience
• Expanding the Revenue Base
• Marketing the Venue: Branding and Creativity
• Valuation and Financing Strategies
• Special Events
• Future Structure of the Race Track Industry
• Media

Details on keynote and speakers will be announced at a later date. For more information, visit rtbc.speedwaysonline.com.

The Women in Motorsports North America (WIMNA) SoCal chapter and the NHRA are joining forces to host a special Women in Motorsports Field Trip at the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum and In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip, held on November 14, the first day of qualifying of the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals.

This gathering invites racers from every motorsport, industry professionals, marketers, social media creators and students to come together at the dragstrip for a day of inspiration, connection and to watch Mission Foods NHRA Drag Racing. Attendees will tour the NHRA museum, hear from leading voices in motorsports and then watch the first day of NHRA Finals qualifying.

Hosted by Amanda Busick of NHRA and FOX Sports, the program will feature conversations with Erica Enders (six-time Pro Stock champion), Hannah Rickards (NHRA Live Events Marketing Manager), Melanie Johnson (drag racer and daughter of legendary crew chief and tuner Alan Johnson), and other trailblazing women who continue to define excellence in drag racing. The event will also include remarks from Cindy Sisson, Executive Director of WIMNA, and the introduction of PRI Magazine Executive Editor Meredith Burns, president of the newly formed WIMNA Southern California Chapter.

For more information, visit womeninmotorsportsna.com.

Making her last appearance at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Nevada, Brittany Force made the fastest run in track history, setting a new track record of 338.85 mph.

Force, who will retire from full-time racing at the end of the season, secured her sixth top qualifying spot and 58th in her career with the 3.697-second pass.

"I never would have imagined I'd have 58 No. 1 qualifiers," Force said. "That just sounds like an impossible number, but I've been out here for many years, and I've been teamed up with many amazing crew chiefs and sponsors who have supported me to get us to that point."

For more information, visit johnforceracing.com.

Photo courtesy of John Force Racing/Gary Nastase/Auto Imagery

Al Speyer, who helped lead Firestone's return to open-wheel racing in the mid-1990s, passed away October 27 in Hendersonville, Tennessee, according to INDYCAR. He was 73.

Speyer joined Firestone in May 1974. He was part of the launch of the Firehawk Racing program in 1984 and the introduction of Firestone Indy Lights (now INDY NXT by Firestone) in 1990, which marked pivotal steps toward Firestone's re-entry into full-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES competition in 1995 and the brand's return to Indianapolis Motor Speedway. In 1996, Buddy Lazier gave Firestone its first Indianapolis 500 victory in 25 years.

Firestone became the exclusive tire supplier of the INDYCAR SERIES in 2000 with Speyer taking the role of executive director of Firestone Racing in 2001. He helped broker an extension of the deal with INDYCAR through 2018, confirming Firestone's participation in the historic 100th Running of the "500" in 2016. He retired from Firestone in 2013.

For more information, visit indycar.com.

Image courtesy of INDYCAR.

SRO America is returning to the 2025 PRI Show with an expanded SIM Racing Arena that will again put the spotlight on the ever-growing world of sim racing and motorsports innovation.

The 2025 edition of the SIM Racing Arena will once again deliver daily invitational races featuring top esports competitors and state-of-the-art hardware, with driver registration open now. With three full days of racing on the schedule, fans will experience nonstop action, product demonstrations, and live broadcasts, all while offering attendees a hands-on opportunity to experience the feel of professional-grade sim racing.

Competitors will compete on state-of-the-art sim rigs equipped with a Fanatec Clubsport GT Cockpit, Clubsport GT3 Endurance Wheel, DD-Plus Direct Drive Base and Clubsport Pedals, working alongside MSI 49-in. gaming monitors and MSI gaming PCs. These professional-grade systems deliver the precision, realism and performance that define modern sim racing while mirroring the same technology used by professional drivers.

All three days of competition will be streamed live on the SRO Motorsports Twitch and GTWorld YouTube channel, giving fans around the world a front-row seat to the action. Registration for all events is open now through November 17.

In addition to headline races, the PRI SIM Racing Arena powered by SRO will feature a robust lineup of educational programming and interactive sessions designed to explore how sim racing is continuing to reshape the motorsports industry.

From technical showcases highlighting the latest advancements in sim hardware and software, to panel discussions with industry experts and drivers, the arena continues to serve as a hub for knowledge-sharing and collaboration. 

For more information, visit gt-world-challenge-america.com.

PRI has collaborated with industry partners NHRA and Dallara to bring the excitement of racing performance to the 2025 SEMA Show, which continues today through Friday, November 7, this week in Las Vegas.

Located in the heart of Central Hall, booth #22321, the PRI exhibit is driving awareness of the upcoming PRI Show by showcasing the Dallara EXP car and NHRA Funny Car Driver Paul Lee's McLeod Racing/FTI Performance Charger. Dallara has also provided two sim racing rigs, where Show attendees can race a Dallara EXP car on the virtual Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course. SEMA Show attendees can also sign up for PRI membership at the booth.

Click here to see PRI's spot on the SEMA Show floorplan.

Still need to register for the SEMA Show? Click here for more information on attending or to secure your badge for the 2025 SEMA Show.

This year's PRI Show, December 11-13, 2025, in downtown Indianapolis, is shaping up to be one of the best yet. Attendee registration for the PRI Show is still open--and will remain open through December 13--but time is running out to book your PRI Show accommodations at the best possible rates and locations. Showgoers have until November 14 to book hotel rooms through Visit Indy, the official housing provider for the PRI Show. A limited number of rooms in downtown Indianapolis are still available.

Booking through the official PRI hotel block will also unlock exclusive discounted rates, saving you an average of $100 per night on your stay in Indianapolis.

Enjoy 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.

Top 5 Benefits of Booking Through Visit Indy Housing, PRI's Official Housing Partner 

✅ Deep Value & Discounts: We do the hard work, so you don't have to. 

• Behind every great hotel deal is a team that negotiates tirelessly on your behalf. PRI and Visit Indy work directly with top hotels to lock in exclusive discounts, ensure availability during high-demand dates and make sure Showgoers get the best value possible.  
   

🛡️ Book With Confidence—Total Flexibility, Real Benefits: Plans can change. That's why booking through PRI's official hotel block gives you complete peace of mind:

• No change fees. 
• No deposit required at booking. 
• Ability to cancel or modify your reservation without penalty through October 17, 2025. 
   

🎁 Make Your Loyalty Count—Stay Rewarded When You Book in the Block

• Unlock the full potential of your hotel loyalty program by booking your stay at an official PRI Show hotel. Your reservation will contribute to your rewards status, subject to the hotel's program requirements and availability at check-in.
   

🕒 Easy Group Bookings, 24/7

Book your entire group—large or small—in real-time with immediate confirmations. You can even secure the rooms you need now and log in later to assign specific guests to them. Rooms can also be selected based on your team's particular nights and stay patterns. You can also manage payment for your entire block or guarantee each room with separate credit cards—it's that easy. 
 

🏨 More Exclusive Guest Benefits 

In addition to the above, booking through PRI's official hotel block also includes: 

• Free In-Room Wi-Fi: Stay connected throughout your stay. 
• Complimentary Transportation: Enjoy complimentary transportation when you book at PRI-partner airport and Plainfield-area hotels, including transportation to and from the Indiana Convention Center on PRI Show days and to and from the airport via hotel courtesy shuttles (where available).
• Free Guest Parking: Enjoy complimentary guest parking at the airport hotels and hotels in the Plainfield area.

Book Here

Have questions or need help?

Contact the Visit Indy Housing team:
📧 prihousing@visitindy.com
📞 317-262-8191 (M–F, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. EDT)
 

Attendee registration for the 2025 PRI Show is officially open for qualified industry members, and you don't want to waste any time securing you badge.

Set for December 11–13 in downtown Indianapolis, the PRI Show allows motorsports professionals to build a foundation for a successful season ahead. Whether you're sourcing new parts to find that extra mph--from cutting-edge machinery to groundbreaking new products--or looking for new industry connections, the PRI Show attracts motorsports professionals from all 50 states and 70 countries, creating an unrivaled global event unites professionals from every racing discipline, including stock car, drag, sports car, prototype, sprint car, midget, modified, formula, dirt late model, sport compact, karting, vintage and more, all under one roof. Sign up for your PRI Show badge now to uncover emerging technologies and source the hottest new racing products all at a convenient, affordable gathering.

Register for your PRI Show badge before Thursday, November 20, to receive your badge in the mail and skip on-site badge pick-up in the Indiana Convention Center.

New for 2025: Big Improvements to the Registration Process

The PRI Show team has introduced two exciting updates to make registering smoother, faster and more user-friendly:

One-Stop Shop Experience
After confirming membership, attendees will now only need to complete two prompts:

• Profile information.
• Demographic questions.

Single Transaction for Multiple Attendees
Planning to register your entire team? You now can do so all in one transaction. This requested feature eliminates one of the most common frustrations from years past.

Why Attend the 2025 PRI Show?

With a focus on the present and future of racing, the 2025 PRI Show promises to feature all the newest parts, latest innovations, nearly unlimited networking opportunities and access to an unrivaled number of motorsports manufacturers and service providers that can't be matched anywhere else. 

Expect the return of signature Show features like:

• Featured Products Showcase.
• Grand Opening Breakfast.
• Machinery Row with live demos.
• PRI ESports Arena.
• Indoor motorsports trailers exhibit.
• Track Operators, Promoters and Sanctions (TOPS) HQ.
• And much more!
   

Ready to Plan Your Trip?

View the current 2025 PRI Show Floorplan and start mapping out your visit. Book your hotel now to secure the best rates and locations here. As a reminder, PRI Membership is required to attend. Be sure to renew or sign up before registering.

Don't miss your chance to be part of the world's largest gathering of motorsports professionals.

For more information on the 2025 PRI Show, visit here.

Racing around the nation is alive and well. Here are a few motorsports events happening this weekend:

ASA STARS National Tour

Event: All American 400
Location: Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway — Nashville, Tennessee
Date: November 7-9

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Division 7

Event: Season-Finale at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Location: Las Vegas Motor Speedway – Las Vegas, Nevada
Date: November 7-9

World of Outlaws Sprint Cars, Late Models & Super DIRTcar Series

Event: World of Outlaws World Finals
Location: The Dirt Track at Charlotte – Concord, North Carolina
Date: November 5 – November 8

Whether you're gearing up for race day or refreshing your shop setup, Summit Racing Equipment delivers performance parts, tools, and accessories straight to your front door. Access the PRI Member Portal to claim your benefit.

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