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Friday, December 28, 2007
The Wrap-Ups of the 2007 PRI Trade Show
The almost 45,000 spectators of the 20th Annual Performance Racing Industry Trade Show were the witnesses to how the show has gone at its best. Held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida for three years now, although I’m not one of those lucky 45,000 present at the actual event, autocahnnel.com listed the major highlights…let’s not be left in the dark. See below.
A number of significant achievements at the world’s largest racing trade show were set this year:
Booth count was up to 4,250, with 1,450 exhibitors participating. Both are new records for the Show!
Visitors from across the U.S. were joined by attendees and buyers from 47 countries.
Fox TV NASCAR Commentator Jeff Hammond once again hosted a lively discussion at the Industry Roundtable with a number of expert panelists, with 700 in attendance.
2007 NASCAR Busch Champion Carl Edwards entertained a crowd of 3,200 at the Grand Opening Breakfast with personal stories about moving up the racing ranks from dirt to today’s superspeedways.
The second Snap-on Stars of Karting All-Stars produced a dynamic show, highlighted by its 18 pro drivers in the Masters division, from Jamie McMurray to Marco Andretti to Christian Fittipaldi and Ron Capps, all returning to their racing roots. Grand-Am’s Michael Valiante took the All Star win, while ICC National Champ Gary Carlton won the Karter Division race (and also placed second in the All Star race).
Friday night, Dec. 7th, 8,000 people were present for the 3rd Annual MOPAR-PRI Sprint & Midget Classic Presented by DHL at Orlando Speedworld to see tight, exciting racing in four feature races – Sprint Cars, Midgets, Focus and Legends. Bobby East won the Sprint feature race, while young Dakoda Armstrong took the Midget feature. NASCAR legend David Pearson served as Grand Marshall.
The AETC motorsports engineering conference preceded the PRI Trade Show and was well attended by racing engine builders, motorsports engineers and auto racing industry entrepreneurs.
The PRI Trade Show continues to offer companies, racing organizations and even individual racers and race teams the opportunity to make announcements. Highlights include:
Legendary motorsports journalist Chris Economaki announced Two-time World of Outlaws Champion Donny Schatz as this year’s Economaki Champion of Champions presented by Rockett Brand Racing Fuel
Mazda North American Operations showcased the MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development Ladder and announced that Playboy would become the new title sponsor for the 2008 MX-6 Cup
Lyn St. James discussed her new motorsports program, Project Podium, the first ever endowed scholarship fund for women race car driver
Grand-Am Road Racing Association announced a new racetrack for ’08, Thunderbolt Raceway, at the New Jersey Motorsports Park, which will host a Labor Day weekend event for both its Rolex and Koni Challenge series.
A number of significant achievements at the world’s largest racing trade show were set this year:
Booth count was up to 4,250, with 1,450 exhibitors participating. Both are new records for the Show!
Visitors from across the U.S. were joined by attendees and buyers from 47 countries.
Fox TV NASCAR Commentator Jeff Hammond once again hosted a lively discussion at the Industry Roundtable with a number of expert panelists, with 700 in attendance.
2007 NASCAR Busch Champion Carl Edwards entertained a crowd of 3,200 at the Grand Opening Breakfast with personal stories about moving up the racing ranks from dirt to today’s superspeedways.
The second Snap-on Stars of Karting All-Stars produced a dynamic show, highlighted by its 18 pro drivers in the Masters division, from Jamie McMurray to Marco Andretti to Christian Fittipaldi and Ron Capps, all returning to their racing roots. Grand-Am’s Michael Valiante took the All Star win, while ICC National Champ Gary Carlton won the Karter Division race (and also placed second in the All Star race).
Friday night, Dec. 7th, 8,000 people were present for the 3rd Annual MOPAR-PRI Sprint & Midget Classic Presented by DHL at Orlando Speedworld to see tight, exciting racing in four feature races – Sprint Cars, Midgets, Focus and Legends. Bobby East won the Sprint feature race, while young Dakoda Armstrong took the Midget feature. NASCAR legend David Pearson served as Grand Marshall.
The AETC motorsports engineering conference preceded the PRI Trade Show and was well attended by racing engine builders, motorsports engineers and auto racing industry entrepreneurs.
The PRI Trade Show continues to offer companies, racing organizations and even individual racers and race teams the opportunity to make announcements. Highlights include:
Legendary motorsports journalist Chris Economaki announced Two-time World of Outlaws Champion Donny Schatz as this year’s Economaki Champion of Champions presented by Rockett Brand Racing Fuel
Mazda North American Operations showcased the MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development Ladder and announced that Playboy would become the new title sponsor for the 2008 MX-6 Cup
Lyn St. James discussed her new motorsports program, Project Podium, the first ever endowed scholarship fund for women race car driver
Grand-Am Road Racing Association announced a new racetrack for ’08, Thunderbolt Raceway, at the New Jersey Motorsports Park, which will host a Labor Day weekend event for both its Rolex and Koni Challenge series.
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