The 2020 PRI Trade Show at Indy Has Been Cancelled

Over the past three decades Indianapolis has become a vibrant center for trade shows and conventions. According to an Indy Star story the lost revenue due to cancelled events is estimated to be more than a half billion dollars this year. To the city's credit they are already visioning the bounceback and preparing for the future with optimism.

One of the latest trade shows now cancelled is a favorite for diesel enthusiasts, the 2020 PRI Trade Show that was scheduled for December. SEMA announced this week that the Performance Racing Industry event has been cancelled.  According to this story on Racer.com:

The announcement comes after months of work with the Visit Indy team, the Indiana Convention Center staff, and other Indianapolis officials on developing a plan for a safe and productive show. Though a full complement of health and safety guidelines would have followed, mounting uncertainty related to the Coronavirus resulted in “an environment that would not be conducive to a productive trade show,” the PRI release states.

“It is with great disappointment that we announce that the 2020 PRI Trade Show will not take place,” said PRI President Dr. Jamie Meyer. “Our goal is to always do what is best for the motorsports industry, and PRI will continue to lead with business solutions for an ever-changing future.”

It's unfortunate, and must have been a tough decision to make. The impact will be felt by motorsports parts manufacturers, resellers, racetracks, race teams, sanctioning bodies, media, and racers themselves.

On a positive note for those who had made deposits for booth space, PRI will be refunding.

Here's hoping for better outcomes in 2021.

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