Exclusive Online Series: How Today's Race Engine Builders Are Overcoming Obstacles  

"Everybody's excited about being an engine builder, but it's probably the hardest job in the world," said Bill Schlieper of Pro Power Racing in Sullivan, Wisconsin. In fact, despite routinely putting in 12- to 15-hour workdays, engine builders still must account for many factors. And, as Schlieper notes, "You can't afford to learn from your mistakes anymore in racing. You have to do it right the first time." In this month's article, we asked several successful engine builders how they've managed to keep their businesses running strong in the face of obstacles. Read February's installment of this valuable online-only feature.

Exhibit Option Renewal Forms for the 2013 PRI Trade Show have been pouring into the Laguna Beach, California, headquarters of PRI. "It's exciting to see how the racing industry has embraced the consolidation of the IMIS Show into the PRI Trade Show," said John Kilroy, producer of the PRI Trade Show. "One trip to Indianapolis in December, and racing industry buyers will truly experience the full spectrum of the racing industry all in one place, all at one time." Booth plotting for the 2013 Show will occur February 21-28.

PRI Housing has locked in discounted 2013 Show rates at a number of Indianapolis's finest downtown hotels. All are located within walking distance of the Indiana Convention Center, with many accessible via climate-controlled walkways. However, beware of rogue housing companies falsely claiming to represent PRI. For more information, contact Michelle with PRI Housing at 949/499-2044.      

Performance Racing Industry Magazine's fully loaded February issue, now available online, delivers business opportunities in a number of thriving categories. It begins with a revealing look inside today's Stock Car Market. Next, you'll find complete coverage of the 2012 PRI Trade Show, which concluded its run in Orlando, Florida, in grand fashion; the latest trends in Chassis Setup Equipment; improved selections in Connecting Rods; cutting-edge developments in Race-Bred Oils & Lubricants; and more. Read the February issue online. 

Give your business a performance boost by advertising in the April issue of PRI magazine. A broad range of topics will be covered, including the Mustang Market; Rotating Assemblies; Air Filter & Intake Systems; Engine Management Systems & Tuning Chips; Vehicle Safety Equipment; Oil Pumps; Race-Grade Fasteners; Drag Racing Transmissions & Bellhousings; and more. Contact a PRI advertising sales manager today!

PRI's Arianna Maugeri (pictured) and Francisque Savinien were on hand at the 5th Annual Motorsport Expotech International in Modena, Italy, last month to promote the upcoming PRI Trade Show, December 12-14, 2013, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Expotech marked the third European motorsports show PRI has exhibited in over the last three months, following Autosport International (UK) in mid-January and Professional MotorSport World Expo (Germany) in November.

PRI Sales & Marketing Managers Reed Morales and Andrea Brake took in the excitement at Tulsa Expo Raceway last month for the 27th running of the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals. Thousands of spectators turned out for the four-night race meet that each year attracts the nation's top midget talent. Look for PRI team members at upcoming sprint car events in Iowa, North Carolina and California.   

IHRA Entertainment, LLC, a newly formed corporation held by the ownership group of Palm Beach International Raceway and Memphis International Raceway, has acquired the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA). The acquisition includes the sanctioning body, the Nitro Jam series, the Thunder Jam series, the Summit Pro Am series, the Summit Super Series program and Drag Review Magazine.