INDIANAPOLIS (July 24, 2009) – Officials from the International Motorsports Industry Show (IMIS) announced today that two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Tony Stewart has assumed a partnership role in the inaugural event Dec. 2-3 at the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis.
The two-day IMIS trade show offers individuals and companies from all facets of the racing business the chance to interact, share ideas and products, build relationships and attended seminars to improve motorsports around the world, all while showcasing Indianapolis as the capital of the worldwide motorsports industry.
“We’ve said from the beginning that the International Motorsports Industry Show is for true racers,” said Chris Paulsen, founder of IMIS. “No one defines the term ‘racer’ like Tony Stewart. Not only has he been extremely successful on the track, but he’s also been very successful off the track as a businessman in the racing industry. It’s a huge shot in the arm for IMIS to have Tony on board as a partner. He brings a lot to the table, and he and his team of people will help make IMIS a show that hardcore racers cannot afford to miss.”
Stewart owns or co-owns 14 racing-related businesses, including Stewart-Haas Racing in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, Tony Stewart Racing in USAC and the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series and True Speed Communication, a media relations agency specializing in motorsports. The Columbus, Ind., native also owns Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, and is a partner in Paducah (Ky.) International Raceway and Macon (Ill.) Speedway.
USAC and World of Outlaws teams are housed in Brownsburg, Ind., just 11 miles west of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, while the home offices of Tony Stewart Racing are located in the Park 100 area on the northwest side of Indianapolis.
“No one has a bigger name or deeper roots in Indiana motorsports than Tony Stewart,” said Tom Weisenbach, executive director of the IMA. “Tony coming on board is not only going to do great things for IMIS, but for racing as a whole in the state of Indiana. We’re excited to have him and his great team as partners this year and for years to come.”
More than 300 booths have already been booked for IMIS, but for racing companies and people interested there is limited space still available. For details on how to be a part of the show, visit www.imis-indy.com.
