By SEMA Editors

The 2016 PRI Show is scheduled to include more than 1,100 exhibiting companies, and attract tens of thousands of motorsports professionals.

Dozens of workshops, seminars and special events have been confirmed and finalized for the 2016 Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show, taking place December 8–10, 2016, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. The PRI Trade Show provides racing retailers, race-engine builders, race-car builders, warehouse distributors, racers and race teams with a bevy of new products and equipment, systems solutions, business strategies and innovative technologies to help further their businesses and racing programs.

“The 2016 PRI Show is on track to be the best ever,” said PRI General Manager Bill Miller. “With great conferences, 1,100-plus exhibiting companies and thousands of buyers, Indianapolis is the place to be the second week of December.”

This year’s pre-Show events and conferences lineup includes:

• Nearly a dozen activities will take place before the PRI Trade Show officially opens, making it convenient for attendees to participate in conferences and seminars, such as the Vehicle Dynamics & Data Acquisition Seminar, Advanced Engineering Technology Conference (AETC), Race Track Business Conference (RTBC) and more. Events begin Monday, December 5, and continue through the Show. “Many attendees like to fly in early and join in the pre-Show activities, thereby leaving their schedules wide open to connect with exhibitors and do business later in the week,” said Miller. “These pre-Show events are among the highest-rated activities at the Show.”

• International Council of Motorsport Sciences (ICMS) Annual Congress: The two-day event provides sanctioning-body personnel, car designers and builders, race team managers and drivers with the latest information in safety and technology. Sponsored by the ICMS, the program features leading experts in medicine, physiology, applied science and motorsports safety.

• Day at the Speedway: PRI Show guests are invited to tour the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway and take a ride around its 2.5-mile oval before having lunch at the nearby Union Jack’s. After lunch, participants will return to the Hall of Fame Museum, which houses 75 historic vehicles, the famed Borg-Warner Trophy and much more.

The PRI Show officially kicks off with the Grand Opening Breakfast, Thursday, December 8, at 8:00 a.m., in the Indiana Convention Center’s Sagamore Ballroom, where renowned motorsports journalist Dave Despain of MAVTV will interview IndyCar legend Rick Mears in a live talk show format served alongside a hot, catered breakfast. In addition, a pair of new events for 2016 will be featured during Show days:

• Student Breakfast: Headlined by NASCAR Sprint Cup driver David Ragan, the all-new Student Breakfast is a chance for current industry members to connect with aspiring industry professionals. PRI exhibitors and attendees will meet top students from throughout the country to share stories, advice and experiences, and help inspire a future generation of racing professionals.

• International Motorsports Trade Seminar: Join a panel of leading international buyers and top manufacturers for a primer on selling internationally at the inaugural PRI International Motorsports Trade Seminar, presented in partnership with the Motorsport Industry Association (MIA) and SEMA, in which seasoned exporters, top overseas buyers and other key stakeholders will share best practices and proven success strategies.

“The primary focus of the PRI Show remains on the Show floor, where attendees come to discover and purchase the latest and most advanced hardcore racing products for their businesses,” said Miller. “With everyone in the motorsports industry gathered together, the PRI Show is also the ideal time for the industry to connect and immerse itself in new ideas, trends and solutions. December in Indy will be the ideal time to focus on the business of racing.”

The 2016 PRI Show is scheduled to include more than 1,100 exhibiting companies, and attract tens of thousands of motorsports professionals. As a trade event, proof of industry affiliation is required to attend. To secure credentials and learn more about the events and activities at PRI 2016, visit www.pri2016.com.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

When Best in The Desert sought a permit application from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for its proposed 643-mile “Vegas to Reno” race course, the environmental community challenged the application since 37 miles take place on existing dirt roads in the recently designated “Basin and Range National Monument.” 

After opening the challenge to public comment, the BLM issued a special recreation permit for the race taking place August 19–20. When driving through the Basin and Range National Monument, race participants cannot drive faster than 35 mph or pass other vehicles (about 330 ATVs, trucks, cars, buggies and motorcycles).

National monument designations require a new resource management plan to be issued, which allows roads and trails to be closed. However, the plan has not yet been undertaken for Basin and Range, allowing the challenge despite the fact that the event had previously used the same 37-mile course.

The issue spotlights the consequences of a “national monument” designation. A president has the authority to unilaterally declare land of "historic or scientific interest" to be a national monument. Although this authority has only been used about 140 times in 100 years, tens of millions of acres of land have been set aside in the process with road and trail closures.

SEMA supports legislation in the U.S. Congress to require such designations be approved by congress and the impacted state legislature. 

For details, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

When Best in The Desert sought a permit application from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for its proposed 643-mile “Vegas to Reno” race course, the environmental community challenged the application since 37 miles take place on existing dirt roads in the recently designated “Basin and Range National Monument.” 

After opening the challenge to public comment, the BLM issued a special recreation permit for the race taking place August 19–20. When driving through the Basin and Range National Monument, race participants cannot drive faster than 35 mph or pass other vehicles (about 330 ATVs, trucks, cars, buggies and motorcycles).

National monument designations require a new resource management plan to be issued, which allows roads and trails to be closed. However, the plan has not yet been undertaken for Basin and Range, allowing the challenge despite the fact that the event had previously used the same 37-mile course.

The issue spotlights the consequences of a “national monument” designation. A president has the authority to unilaterally declare land of "historic or scientific interest" to be a national monument. Although this authority has only been used about 140 times in 100 years, tens of millions of acres of land have been set aside in the process with road and trail closures.

SEMA supports legislation in the U.S. Congress to require such designations be approved by congress and the impacted state legislature. 

For details, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

When Best in The Desert sought a permit application from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for its proposed 643-mile “Vegas to Reno” race course, the environmental community challenged the application since 37 miles take place on existing dirt roads in the recently designated “Basin and Range National Monument.” 

After opening the challenge to public comment, the BLM issued a special recreation permit for the race taking place August 19–20. When driving through the Basin and Range National Monument, race participants cannot drive faster than 35 mph or pass other vehicles (about 330 ATVs, trucks, cars, buggies and motorcycles).

National monument designations require a new resource management plan to be issued, which allows roads and trails to be closed. However, the plan has not yet been undertaken for Basin and Range, allowing the challenge despite the fact that the event had previously used the same 37-mile course.

The issue spotlights the consequences of a “national monument” designation. A president has the authority to unilaterally declare land of "historic or scientific interest" to be a national monument. Although this authority has only been used about 140 times in 100 years, tens of millions of acres of land have been set aside in the process with road and trail closures.

SEMA supports legislation in the U.S. Congress to require such designations be approved by congress and the impacted state legislature. 

For details, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

A federal appeals court approved a 2013 plan by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to expand off-highway vehicle (OHV) access in Southern California’s Imperial Sand Dunes. The plan had been challenged by environmentalists looking to protect the Peirson’s milkvetch—a threatened plant species under the Endangered Species Act. 

The BLM and the Fish and Wildlife Service issued a biological opinion, which concluded that expanded OHV access was not a significant threat to the plant or to the Mojave Desert turtle population. As a result of the appeals court ruling, the BLM may now implement its plan to expand OHV access at the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreational Area by 49,3000 acres for a combined total of more than 127,000 acres at the recreation area. 

For more information, contact Eric Snyder at erics@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

A federal appeals court approved a 2013 plan by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to expand off-highway vehicle (OHV) access in Southern California’s Imperial Sand Dunes. The plan had been challenged by environmentalists looking to protect the Peirson’s milkvetch—a threatened plant species under the Endangered Species Act. 

The BLM and the Fish and Wildlife Service issued a biological opinion, which concluded that expanded OHV access was not a significant threat to the plant or to the Mojave Desert turtle population. As a result of the appeals court ruling, the BLM may now implement its plan to expand OHV access at the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreational Area by 49,3000 acres for a combined total of more than 127,000 acres at the recreation area. 

For more information, contact Eric Snyder at erics@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

A federal appeals court approved a 2013 plan by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to expand off-highway vehicle (OHV) access in Southern California’s Imperial Sand Dunes. The plan had been challenged by environmentalists looking to protect the Peirson’s milkvetch—a threatened plant species under the Endangered Species Act. 

The BLM and the Fish and Wildlife Service issued a biological opinion, which concluded that expanded OHV access was not a significant threat to the plant or to the Mojave Desert turtle population. As a result of the appeals court ruling, the BLM may now implement its plan to expand OHV access at the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreational Area by 49,3000 acres for a combined total of more than 127,000 acres at the recreation area. 

For more information, contact Eric Snyder at erics@sema.org.

By Becca Butler

Free for exhibitors to post and easily accessible by editors, reporters and buyers, the Online Media Center serves as the central hub for all Show-related news from exhibiting companies.

Exhibitors are announcing their 2016 SEMA Show plans daily via the Online Media Center. This web portal provides Showgoers with the latest breaking news from exhibiting companies at this year’s Show.

Here are a few of the most recent announcements:

OPTIMA Batteries, booth #20323, a global leader in high-performance and automotive marine batteries and digital battery chargers, will name the winners of its second annual OPTIMA Ultimate film festival finale during the SEMA Show.

Miller Electric, booth #24113, will offer live welding demonstrations and solutions-based seminars in its booth, Wednesday–Thursday, November 3–4, from 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

House of Kolor by Valspar, booth #23513, will announce five new custom colors and celebrate its 60th anniversary at this year’s Show.

Bootywax, booth #16028, is excited to exhibit at the SEMA Show for the first time this year. The car-care products company will be featured in the First-Time Exhibitor area located in the Westgate.

LC Light USA Corp., booth #31261, will make its debut at this year’s SEMA Show, hoping to build its market influence in the United States. LC Light USA is a leading light manufacturer in countries all over the world.   

CMYK Grafix, booth #33319, announces Metallic Kryptek Camouflage Vinyl Wraps. The unique patterns and vibrant colors of these wraps are a great way to make your race vehicles and custom trucks unique.

Toyo Tires, booth #43115, introduces two additions to the popular Open Country family of tires—an all-season tire designed for CUVs and SUVs and an on/off-road commercial-grade tire to fit ½- to 1-ton pickups.

Visit the SEMA Show Online Media Center to see all the exhibitor announcements. The 2016 SEMA Show will take place November 1–4 in Las Vegas. For more information and to register, visit www.semashow.com.

By Becca Butler

Free for exhibitors to post and easily accessible by editors, reporters and buyers, the Online Media Center serves as the central hub for all Show-related news from exhibiting companies.

Exhibitors are announcing their 2016 SEMA Show plans daily via the Online Media Center. This web portal provides Showgoers with the latest breaking news from exhibiting companies at this year’s Show.

Here are a few of the most recent announcements:

OPTIMA Batteries, booth #20323, a global leader in high-performance and automotive marine batteries and digital battery chargers, will name the winners of its second annual OPTIMA Ultimate film festival finale during the SEMA Show.

Miller Electric, booth #24113, will offer live welding demonstrations and solutions-based seminars in its booth, Wednesday–Thursday, November 3–4, from 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

House of Kolor by Valspar, booth #23513, will announce five new custom colors and celebrate its 60th anniversary at this year’s Show.

Bootywax, booth #16028, is excited to exhibit at the SEMA Show for the first time this year. The car-care products company will be featured in the First-Time Exhibitor area located in the Westgate.

LC Light USA Corp., booth #31261, will make its debut at this year’s SEMA Show, hoping to build its market influence in the United States. LC Light USA is a leading light manufacturer in countries all over the world.   

CMYK Grafix, booth #33319, announces Metallic Kryptek Camouflage Vinyl Wraps. The unique patterns and vibrant colors of these wraps are a great way to make your race vehicles and custom trucks unique.

Toyo Tires, booth #43115, introduces two additions to the popular Open Country family of tires—an all-season tire designed for CUVs and SUVs and an on/off-road commercial-grade tire to fit ½- to 1-ton pickups.

Visit the SEMA Show Online Media Center to see all the exhibitor announcements. The 2016 SEMA Show will take place November 1–4 in Las Vegas. For more information and to register, visit www.semashow.com.

By Becca Butler

Free for exhibitors to post and easily accessible by editors, reporters and buyers, the Online Media Center serves as the central hub for all Show-related news from exhibiting companies.

Exhibitors are announcing their 2016 SEMA Show plans daily via the Online Media Center. This web portal provides Showgoers with the latest breaking news from exhibiting companies at this year’s Show.

Here are a few of the most recent announcements:

OPTIMA Batteries, booth #20323, a global leader in high-performance and automotive marine batteries and digital battery chargers, will name the winners of its second annual OPTIMA Ultimate film festival finale during the SEMA Show.

Miller Electric, booth #24113, will offer live welding demonstrations and solutions-based seminars in its booth, Wednesday–Thursday, November 3–4, from 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

House of Kolor by Valspar, booth #23513, will announce five new custom colors and celebrate its 60th anniversary at this year’s Show.

Bootywax, booth #16028, is excited to exhibit at the SEMA Show for the first time this year. The car-care products company will be featured in the First-Time Exhibitor area located in the Westgate.

LC Light USA Corp., booth #31261, will make its debut at this year’s SEMA Show, hoping to build its market influence in the United States. LC Light USA is a leading light manufacturer in countries all over the world.   

CMYK Grafix, booth #33319, announces Metallic Kryptek Camouflage Vinyl Wraps. The unique patterns and vibrant colors of these wraps are a great way to make your race vehicles and custom trucks unique.

Toyo Tires, booth #43115, introduces two additions to the popular Open Country family of tires—an all-season tire designed for CUVs and SUVs and an on/off-road commercial-grade tire to fit ½- to 1-ton pickups.

Visit the SEMA Show Online Media Center to see all the exhibitor announcements. The 2016 SEMA Show will take place November 1–4 in Las Vegas. For more information and to register, visit www.semashow.com.