PRI report 2022 - Indy here we come . . .

 What was the 2022 PRI show like and was it worth going and displaying? I get asked every year since we have displayed there for over 10 years.

I was a bit concerned when SEMA/PRI changed it from competitor free admission to $40 per person/member was anyone going to attend. My negative thoughts were wrong and the place was packed with people Thursday and Friday, always a little lighter on Saturday.

That's right, PRI got the people there who were quality enthusiasts, no kids or homeless people and tire kickers. It was well attended by good people who like motorsports! 

Our booth #1835 which has been there for quite a few years was busy the first two days so much we ran out of most materials we brought to hand out. Of course it helps our booth has the DM girls in it but don't be fooled these young ladies are smart and know diesel pickups.

Many tracks and customers came by to talk us about our 2023 schedule of events including our own regional motorsports trade show in Missouri in October (21)! We did downsize the booth this year because of economy costs for being there.

Even going with a 10x10 booth it is still a $5-7,000 investment when including all costs for personnel, travel, hotel and food costs! It is no longer a cheap show to attend or display but far cheaper than the Las Vegas SEMA show. For smaller companies who do business in performance motorsports it is the show to go to for the year.

Prepare to walk, there is a lot to see in three days. I average walking 4 miles a day and standing on my feet 13 hours per day, according to my Apple Watch.

We stayed out by the airport (Plainfield) for cheaper hotels, restaurants etc so you do miss a the excitement of being downtown. However, it is less busy and shorter waits to get into restaurants, free breakfasts and safer environment.

Downtown is like any big downtown there is some characters who prey on normal people and there was a few muggings on vendors and attendees. But I did see increased police presence after the first day even in the garage walkways. You just have to be aware of what is around you, I was approached last year staying downtown by a homeless person with a gun while staying at a connecting hotel. That is why I stayed back out by the airport including much cheaper.

The vendors displaying at the show were great performance manufacturers  and there were a few t-shirt and sunglass vendors, however no window or gutter people. Anyone attending as a motorsports enthusiasts would have no problem finding parts or services to view for three days!

Considering a year after Covid and building for the future good job Jamie and PRI people!

Sled Pulling rules for 2023 - what's next!

 One of our most read blogs is the pulling rules throughout the years. Everyone wants to know what changes because we go to so many different areas and we are based on safety via the SFI.

Most will remain the same for 2.6, 3.0 smooth bore classes along with ProMods! However the lower street classes will be emerging again with map-groove classes for the more affordable pulling classes. 

All trucks still must have safety equipment installed based on horsepower and weight! We have seen many accidents during the years and it does come down to safety for everyone that keeps the sport alive.

No accelerates are allowed such as nitrous, methane, jet fuel, etc. in any of the classes. Too much can happen in such a small amount of time and space (300 ft) to allow more power through the accelerates. 

Exhausts must point up with classes including cross bolts in higher hp classes. Only stock exhaust allowed is on pure work stock with DPF, muffler in place on exhaust. 

Only huge difference this year DIESEL Motorsports will NO longer allow dually wheel/tires in classes! This has gotten us in trouble because of the different states legal width on dually setups. Easy fix is to get rid of it.

All former rules and safety equipment will be in place for 2023. So there we have it!

As far as classes here is what we have run in the past:

Workstock - pure stock turbo

Hot Workstock - see rules - larger turbo but limited

2.5 MapGroove Class

2.6 MG Class

2.6 SmoothBore Class

3.0 SB Class

Pro-Mod

Runwhatubrung Class (safety equipment required)

Let's have some fun pulling this year - get back to the track!