PRI To Host 3rd Annual Coca Cola 600 Reception In Huntersville, NC, May 23  

Racing industry folks in North Carolina, or those in town for the Coca Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, may want to stop by the PRI Reception at the Red Rocks Cafe, in Huntersville, NC, on May 23, as part of the race week's festivities. We've had great times at the previous two receptions, and are making it a fun annual tradition. There'll be cocktails, appetizers, cold beer and the camaraderie of industry friends. The PRI team is looking forward to seeing everyone again. The reception is exclusively for members of the racing industry only, and will be held from 7 to 10 p.m., Wednesday night, May 23. Please RSVP to Heidi Bandisch at heidib@performanceracing.com.

The PRI team added another 14 exhibitors to the PRI Show floor plan last week. "The entrepreneurial spirit is growing ever stronger in the racing industry, following some challenging years. These racing companies are looking to further grow their sales in 2013, and they're making the PRI Show a key part of their plans," said PRI's John Kilroy. "There are still excellent booth locations available." Click here to view the floor plan.

Take advantage of a $50 savings on registration for the oldest and most respected race engine conference in the motorsports industry--the Advanced Engineering Technology Conference (AETC) at the PRI Trade Show. The spotlight of the three-day 23rd annual AETC will be "The Latest Advancements & Developments in Engine Performance Technology." Click here for more information or to register. 

PRI magazine is offering a special Product Focus sidebar on EFI in the July issue, where advertising companies will be featured with their logo, product description, product photo and a QR code to send smart phone users directly to an advertiser's video or website. In the digital version of the July issue, all links will be live! It's a terrific opportunity to bring special attention to your product line! Sales close May 24. 

The latest business and buying trends in racing are the subjects of every issue of PRI magazine, and the April issue is jam-packed with in-depth reports on new opportunities in the dynamic racing marketplace. It's available online for your business reading enjoyment. Click here to read the April issue now. You'll find a terrific Industry Insights interview with Atlanta Dragway's Ray Wilkings, Race Grade Fasteners, Retailer Profile and much more. 

Racing Product Marketers: Keep your marketing momentum going by advertising in the exciting June issue: Tractor Pulling Market * Seats, Harnesses, Fuel Cells & Other Vehicle Safety Equipment * Racing Crankshafts * Oval Track Suspension Products * Parts Cleaning Equipment & Media * Fuel Pumps & Filters * Top Drawer Of The Toolbox * New Sensors * Steering System Components

Automotive media and marketing veterans Paul Pfanner (shown in photo) and Bill Sparks have acquired RACER Magazine and Racer.com from Haymarket Media. RACER celebrates its 20th Anniversary in April with the release of the May 2012 issue. They were the founding management team. The acquisition also includes the company's custom publishing arm, which produces SportsCar magazine for the SCCA.

Australia's $11 billion automotive aftermarket industry showcased its technologies, including high-performance and racing components, in the Australian Automotive Week program held in Melbourne during the week leading into the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix. In partnership with the Victorian government, the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association included PRI in its trade mission. Click here to read more.