Mario Andretti To Help Kick Off the 2025 PRI Show in December
The racing legend will be the featured guest at the Grand Opening Breakfast, setting the tone for three days of innovation & connection…
Motorsports icon Mario Andretti will be the featured guest at the 2025 Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Show Grand Opening Breakfast, a tradition that officially kicks off the world’s largest gathering of motorsports professionals, event organizers stated in a press release. The breakfast takes place on Thursday, Dec. 11, at the Indiana Convention Center.
Andretti will join motorsports broadcaster Ralph Sheheen for a Q&A session that is promising to inspire and energize the industry. Andretti’s attendance is made possible by The MagnaFlow Group.
“The Grand Opening Breakfast is more than a welcome; it’s our launchpad,” said PRI president Michael Good. “Mario is not only one of the most iconic and accomplished drivers in motorsports history, but he also embodies the passion, innovation and competitive spirit that our industry thrives on. His story will inspire everyone in the room as we kick off the PRI Show.”
Andretti’s Success Goes Far Beyond the Track
From winning the Formula One World Championship in 1978 and the IndyCar National Championship four times, to capturing victories at the Indianapolis 500, Daytona 500, the 12 Hours of Sebring and the 24 Hours of LeMans, Andretti’s name is etched into the history of nearly every major motorsports discipline. Beyond the track, he has turned his competitive spirit into successful business ventures.
“I’ve spent my life chasing speed and pushing boundaries,” said Andretti. “The PRI Show is where the future of racing is shaped, and I’m honored to help officially kick it off surrounded by the very heartbeat of the industry.”
Racing’s Entrepreneurial Spirit Has a Major Impact on the U.S. Economy
Racing fuels economic growth in communities nationwide, as highlighted by the recent PRI Motorsports Economic Impact Study. This report shows that the motorsports industry generates over $69.2 billion annually for the U.S. economy, sustains more than 318,000 jobs and accounts for $22.1 billion in wages and benefits.
“Mario Andretti’s journey mirrors the entrepreneurial spirit we see across the PRI Show floor, from startups to legacy brands,” said PRI Show director Karin Davidson. “His perspective connects with our community in a way that’s deeply personal and professionally meaningful.”
“With MagnaFlow’s heritage in race exhaust and now Camburg’s expertise in race suspension, The MagnaFlow Group is proud to have Mario represent us at PRI and speak to the racing community,” said Richard Waitas, spokesperson for The MagnaFlow Group. “His legacy of performance and precision mirrors our commitment to empowering racers and builders at every level.”
About the PRI Show
The PRI Show brings together innovators, industry leaders and more than 1,000 exhibiting companies from across the motorsports landscape to drive collaboration, showcase breakthrough technologies and reinforce the economic vitality of the sport, noted the press release. The event draws tens of thousands of attendees from all 50 states and around the globe, including race teams, retailers, engine builders, fabricators, media and more.
Doors to the Grand Opening Breakfast open at 6:30 a.m., and the program begins at 7:30 a.m. The breakfast is free to all PRI attendees, but event officials are encouraging guests to arrive early as seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
