What we should be looking for in the next year 2022! DIESEL Motorsports plus . . .

 What should we expect for the new year starting this weekend? 

My predictions after living in this great country of ours and being self employed for most of my working life:

• The industry and markets in automotive are changing before our very eyes, as it should with technology advancements.  The younger people (18-35) better understand the electronics but are quickly learning what many of us have known all along - build a stronger drivetrain so the electronics will not break it!

• The existing administration wants all small garages, shops and businesses to diminish with more regulations being brought on them. Only our state governments can stop this based on structure of powers, quit wasting time on Congress and start with local state's government. The atmosphere is so caustic right now in DC neither party is going to help save our automotive history and sports.

• Suburbia will be in decline for automotive aftermarket and the rural areas will increase. Why do you find auto chain part stores in all of the small towns? They still have to drive to get to work, school and entertainment. Suburbia youth are not even getting driver's licenses until their 20s.

• Sometimes in 2022 there will be a glut of new vehicles in the market since the chips will catch up with production - then the prices will start dropping in order to move them. Right now people are rebuilding their older trucks because it is still cheaper than buying new and even if you can find new trucks.

• Part shortage will continue as long as our government allows outside manufacturers to short us. We ALL should seek building everything in the US again and not be held hostage on parts that were patented and designed here in the first place. The intention of outside sourcing is to drive our economy down to their level - it's always about the dollar.

• People love automotive, that will never end! They will look for new outlets to be involved, some old and some new avenues will become the norm! Fixing along the way what the bean-counters have destroyed or mismanaged! The true enthusiasts will return!

• Yes, we will be moving some events around this year because of multiple factors such as weather, track contracts and new opportunities! That is why I put tentative schedule untill the end of January, we get at least 20 requests from the PRI show to do events in new areas. We just can not get them all because of budgetary restraints but if something looks interesting and makes sense we will try it out. My local old farmers and the Almanac says a long cold, wet winter and spring so yes, I listen to experience.

• Yes, we will all be here this time next year! I will reprint this next year on this date and let's see what has happened.

What we saw at the PRI Show 2021 . . . DIESEL Motorsports!

 After being closed down because of the pandemic and under new leadership the PRI Show was back at the Indiana Convention Center December 9-11th! 

It was a return to normalcy is what I heard more often as a comment and many people were smiling! The show started out a little slow but that did not last long, Thursday and Friday were very busy with quality people coming by the booth! Friday was almost back to the old days of being packed shoulder to shoulder with many enthusiasts! Saturday was busy in the morning then fell off after 1 pm which is pretty normal and gave us time to look around the show.

The vendors/booths were down just like SEMA with no booths in the halls and side rooms but it made for getting a good spot inside the halls. Yes, there was some empty spaces inside along with feature vehicles filling spots but it looked well planned with good flow. 

Did we get a break for displaying after the pandemic since most companies are hurting a bit, no we did not! Everything cost more including space, booth accessory rental, hotels, parking, etc. It all cost more than two years ago but I guess you pay to play! Many restaurants were limited hours with limited staff so lots of empty tables but no one to service them. But, you still can not complain about the quality food in downtown Indianapolis.

Was the show a success? My opinion would be yes!

Our DIESEL Motorsports booth was packed with people, of course it helped we were giving away free swag from our sponsors along with our series information. We received many requests from tracks wanting us to host an event at their facility and many inquiries from manufacturers about our series.

Was there hiccups in setup and operation? Of course a few is always there after starting the process after being shut down but most were overlooked when you have a successful show!

Many new vendors were there with some new products and it was GOOD to see all of our friends and customers again. 

Will we be back? Of course, DIESEL Motorsports has been coming since we started 14 years ago even being down in Orlando where we held a Friday night drag race and Rep Car Rental Race.

DIESEL Motorsports is not just about diesel we love all motorsports and performance! That is why this show is important.

See you next year!

Where is motorsports going into the future???

Not just DIESEL Motorsports but motorsports in general, what is the future for racing, pulling, car/truck shows, etc?

The authorities want us to follow the rule you can not change the vehicle you buy with your own money in anyway! You own it and pay your hard earned money for it for months in payments, but is it really yours?

Americans have changed their vehicles ever since the first Model-T rolled off the assembly line for over 100 years. Races were held first thing around the country in altered vehicles as thousands showed up to watch. Many of the future changes to vehicles came from home mechanics who altered the very vehicle they bought.

Millions and billions of dollars are spent at local garages, shops, auto part stores and online stores to customize and accessorize your personal vehicle. 

So that line of revenue stream is just going to disappear? A 100 year history of motorsports, vehicles, parts and traditions they want to go away?

NOT GOING TO HAPPEN! I know our American enthusiasts and it is as important as the 2nd Amendment to most racers, pullers and truck show people. It is a way of life for many and it will not go away no matter how much they threaten us.

And I'm sorry, electric vehicles are not going to replace any of it but for the high-end super expensive vehicles. There are not enough chemicals for battery production to even replace 5% of the vehicles (more on that research coming)! 

And I'm sorry, we are expecting our Congress to agree and pass a bill helping motorsports? They can not even agree how to blow monies we don't have so I don't see that happening anytime soon. The government in DC is so caustic right now I don't see them agreeing on nothing unless it fills their own pockets.

So motorsports will have to be governed by state by state like most current laws to allow them to continue. It's kinda like the rest of what is important to us. Pass it state by state and the majority rules - ALWAYS!

Heading to the Performance Race Industry (PRI Show) next week to display at our booth #1835, so come by and discuss what I have stated above, yes I'm passionate about it!