Wed, 10 Dec 2008, 09:54 AM Stellar Panel of Racing Industry Veterans to Speak at 2008 PRI Industry Roundtable in

Courtesy of Pete Evanow

LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. -- Orlando One of the strongest line-up of panelists ever will greet attendees at the PRI Industry Roundtable taking place at the 21st Annual Performance Racing Industry Trade Show, in Orlando, FL, on Wed., Dec. 10, 2008, the day prior to the start of the three-day event, the largest racing trade show in the world.

Moderated once again by FOX TV Racing Analyst Jeff Hammond, this year's Industry Roundtable will feature:

Joie Chitwood President and COO, Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Cruz Pedregon Driver, Team Owner, 2008 NHRA Funny Car World Champion

Ken Schrader NASCAR Sprint Cup Driver

Kevin Miller President and CEO, USAC

Ritchie Lewis Series Director, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt

Paul Zalud President, Snap-On Stars of Karting Presented by IndyCar Series

Scooter Brothers Director of R&D, Part-Owner of Competition Cams, and Co-Organizer, AETC

The Industry Roundtable, created by Smokey Yunick - one of racing's all-time legendary engine builders - provides attendees of the PRI Trade Show with a candid and honest forum to get frank answers to direct questions concerning the most critical challenges facing motorsports today.

"It's the best discussion of the state of racing you will find all year, with a celebrated panel of motorsports figures," stated John Kilroy, editor of Performance Racing Industry magazine, and organizer of the PRI Industry Roundtable. "It is our tradition to present a diverse and exceptional group of racing experts, and this year, we feel this group of industry veterans are among one of our best Roundtables, and well-qualified to address a number of topics prepared by both Moderator Jeff Hammond and the audience.

"Approximately 750 racing industry professionals attended last year's event, which featured a spirited two-hour conversation among the panelists," Kilroy added. "I'm expecting another exciting program and a packed house. It's a great way to kick-off the PRI Trade Show, which begins the next day."

The program will begin at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10, on the second floor the North/South Hall of the convention center.

The Performance Racing Industry Trade Show is the world's largest racing trade show, featuring exhibits of the latest advances in racing products, engineering and machining equipment by 1,400 companies. The Show requires 1,000,000 square feet for the displays. It has been recognized as the 45th largest U.S. trade show, according to Tradeshow Week magazine, in its annual analysis of the top 200 trade shows in America.