■ NHRA World Champion team oRanwner Randy Meyer today announced the addition of a multifaceted marketing partnership with the INA Towing Network , the nation ’ s leading provider of Emergency Roadside Services for truck fleets and the transportation fleet management industry . Their new partnership in conjunction with the Towing and Recovery Association of America , Inc . ( TRAA ) will launch with a major presence at the annual Tennessee Tow Show in Chattanooga , Tennessee , September 27-28 , at the Chattanooga Convention Center , and the racing debut of the TRAA and INA Towing Network branded dragster at the 2025 NHRA Gatornationals in

Gainesville , Florida , March 6-9 at the historic Gainesville Raceway .

Randy Meyer and his daughter Megan Meyer will promote a ‘ Slow Down Move Over ’ national awareness campaign to spotlight the men and women of the towing industry who risk their lives assisting motorists at the roadside . “ As a professional racer we train to always be aware of our surroundings . Sadly , first responders , emergency workers and tow truck operators continue to be struck while aiding motorists on the side of the road because a passing vehicle did not slow down and move over ,” said Megan Meyer , a multi-time NHRA Top Alcohol Dragster World Champion . “ We are working together with TRAA and INA Towing Network to promote state and federal Slow Down Move Over laws that were enacted to save lives . This will be an ongoing relationship that is much more than a logo on our race car .”

Randy Meyer Racing will kick-

off their Slow Down Move Over national awareness campaign at the Tennessee Tow Show by displaying the all new TRAA and INA Towing Network branded dragster as well as hosting a major Press Conference on Friday , September 27 at 2 p . m . ET at the Chattanooga Convention Center . Representatives from a variety of highway and public safety organizations are scheduled to be

in attendance including representatives from the Tennessee Highway Safety Office , Tennessee Highway Patrol , Chattanooga City Mayor ’ s Office , Chattanooga Fire Department , Chattanooga Police Department , and the Towing & Recovery Association of America , Inc . and INA Towing Network .

“ The press conference and our involvement with the Tennessee Tow Show will be the first step in spreading our Slow Down Move Over message , with support from the INA Towing Network and the Towing and Recovery Association of America , Inc .,” said Randy Meyer . “ We will be racing the TRAA and INA Towing Network backed dragster at the NHRA Gator Nationals , one of our biggest national events of

2025 , plus we will be working with government offices and public safety organizations across the country to spread the word about our life saving awareness campaign .”

Randy and Megan invite you to advocate for others that have experienced a similar loss and to support the efforts of TRAA . Together we can make a difference .

■ MotorTrend Group , a Warner Bros . Discovery company , and the High Performance Expo ( HPX ) announced today that the two have formed a strategic alliance to bring the best of business and enthusiast elements to the inaugural HPX . Details of the partnership are still to be announced but promise to bring high-quality and engaging opportunities to the June 2025 show .

“ By partnering with HPX for an all-new show focused on the cutting edge of automotive performance innovation , MotorTrend sees massive opportunities to develop activations that cater to both the growing racing and aftermarket sectors ,” said Eric Schwab , Chief Commercial Officer of MotorTrend . “ We look forward to bringing decades of world-class automotive knowledge and experiential expertise to the inaugural High Performance Expo .”

In addition , HPX recently announced that Mr . Schwab joined the newly formed HPX Advisory Council as a Charter member . The council , which is comprised of a wide-variety of auto racing and automotive-related aftermarket industry leaders and experts who will provide long-term consultation and advice , share opinions and perspectives , study issues and develop recommendations to help build the long-term growth of the annual show .

“ HPX is thrilled to partner with MotorTrend and have Eric Schwab on our Advisory Council . The support of MotorTrend ’ s Senior Leadership on the team will raise the bar in our efforts to bring the newest and most exciting show to the industry and enthusiasts ,” said Dana Teague , HPX general manager .

MotorTrend and other entities in its portfolio , like Hot Rod and Super Street , are developing concepts and activations to merge business and consumer experiences in a way that is seamless for all segments of the industry .

Mike Galami , Hot Rod ’ s network director , said “ Coming off the wildly successful Hot Rod Power Tour , this partnership with HPX and our parent company , MotorTrend , helps us get closer to enthusiasts and the kinds of events and activations we are committed to bring to the industry .”

The inaugural High Performance Expo ( HPX ), the exclusive business and enthusiast show of the North Carolina Motorsports Association ( NCMA ), will be held from June 3-5 , 2025 , at the Charlotte Convention Center ( CCC ), followed by area-wide enthusiast activities . The event will bring together all segments of the automotive aftermarket community for the first time in the heart of the auto racing industry .

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