9/25/2025
Racing Promotion Monthly
REGISTRATIONS AND NOMINATIONS SET TO OPEN FOR 53RD ANNUAL RPM@RENO WESTERN WORKSHOPS
Registration is Open with MyRacePass Ticketing Platform for the 53rd annual RPM@Reno Western Workshops at the Silver Legacy – Tentative Schedule Released –
· ARPY Nominations are Open for the 50th Annual Auto-Racing Promoter of the Year Awards –
Buffalo, N.Y. – (September 25, 2024) – The 53rd Annual RPM@Reno Western Workshops will be held at the Silver Legacy at The Row in downtown Reno, Nevada on Wednesday, December 3 and Thursday, December 4, 2025.
The 53rd edition of the popular sessions will continue to build on recent growth at the newly remodeled Silver Legacy, offering attendees and exhibitors an enhanced experience during an incredibly busy time of year. Once again, the Workshops will underscore that there is no true “off-season” in motorsports.
A brief registration window will be available on Tuesday, December 2 for early attendees. Promoters attending the RPM@Reno Workshops can expect a stellar lineup of speakers and presenters designed to provide new ideas, foster growth, and create networking opportunities with colleagues, industry professionals, and exhibitors across all areas of the short track racing industry.
Keynote & Featured Sessions
The speaker lineup will be headlined by Levi Jones, General Manager and Promoter of Eldora Speedway. Jones’ diverse motorsports background and detail-driven leadership have made him one of the sport’s most respected voices.
Additional highlights include:
· “Jody’s Session” – dedicated to Jody Deery, honoring one of the founders and strongest supporters of the Workshops. This session will spotlight women in the sport and will be led by female industry leaders.
· The traditional Annual Legal Update and “Pro Bono Hour”, delivered in expanded breakout formats.
· Popular returning sessions such as California Dreaming and new industry-focused topics.
Registration
Registration for the 53rd Annual RPM@Reno Western Workshops is now open.
· Online: MyRacePass Registration | Download Registration Form
· Completed forms may also be returned to RPM via fax (716.685.0923) or e-mail: info@racingpromomonthly.com.
More information is available at www.promotersnewsletter.com, the official MyRacePass website of the RPM Workshops.
Hotel Booking
Accommodations at the Silver Legacy at The Row in Reno, NV can be reserved through the group link: Book Here (Group Code: SRRPM5). book.passkey.com/event/51004127/owner/7272/home?utm_campaign=296890355 Group https://book.passkey.com/go/SRRPM5. The block covers December 2–4, 2025.
The RPM@Reno Western Workshops continue to stand as a “can’t miss” event for track promoters throughout North America.
ARPY Nominations
Nominations are now open for the 50th Annual Auto-Racing Promoter of the Year (ARPY) Award. Nominations may be submitted here: 50th ARPY Nomination Ballot (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeooIekvs8EhQ2ykSAUJRSxV_dvfDO5LG1hJOWHj_62SPzLkQ/viewform)
Earlier this year, Steve O’Neal of Port Royal Speedway (PA) was honored as the 49th ARPY during the RPM Workshops in Daytona Beach, Florida.
About RPM
The Racing Promotion Monthly (RPM) Newsletter and RPM Workshops provide educational and networking opportunities for the motorsports industry. These platforms offer promoters, track operators, sanctioning bodies, and industry suppliers a space to share, learn, and connect.
The newsletter and workshops are presented by Hoosier Racing Tire and K&K Insurance, with additional support from BluePrint Engines, RACEceiver, Silver Legacy Hotel and Casino, MyRacePass, Firethorn Marketing, TicketSpice, and EventSprout.
Further information is available at www.promotersnewsletter.com.
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RPM@Reno Western Workshop TENTATIVE Draft Schedule
(Subject to change – additional topics and presenters to be added)
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
6:30 p.m. – RPM@Reno Western Workshop Credentials – “The MyRacePass Green Flag presented by Hoosier” Kickoff. Location TBA.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
8:00 a.m. – Guest Services Desk Opens (Convention Area, Silver Legacy) – Credentials available.
8:45 a.m. – Trade Show Opens (products and services for promoters and short tracks).
9:45 a.m. – Promoters’ Welcome & Opening Remarks.
9:55 a.m. – Keynote: Levi Jones.
11:05 a.m. – “Are Destructive Habits Feeding Our Racing Addiction?”
12:00 – 1:25 p.m. – Lunch Break.
1:25 p.m. – Reconvene. Special Guest Introductions:
Paul Underwood (K&K Insurance)
Paul Menting (Hoosier Racing Tire)
1:45 p.m. – Ticketing presented by TicketSpice.
2:15 p.m. – Breakout Room Transition.
2:30 – 5:00 p.m. – Concurrent Sessions (K&K Insurance Room & Hoosier Tire Room).
California Dreaming – California Track Operators & Industry Discussion.
Insurance Gathering – Industry Experts.
Jody’s Session – Women in Motorsports.
Bryan Robb Presentation.
4:15 p.m. – Slot Tournament presented by Caesars.
5:00 p.m. – Closing Remarks & Adjournment.
Thursday, December 4, 2025
8:15 a.m. – Guest Services Desk Opens.
8:30 a.m. – Trade Show Opens.
9:30 a.m. – Welcome, Announcements & 2026 Date Reveal.
9:45 a.m. – Loretta Thiering (Edmonton, Alberta) – New Topic.
10:45 a.m. – Annual Case Law Summary (Paul Tetreault).
11:15 a.m. – Motorsports General Law Discussion (Q&A with Tetreault).
12:00 – 1:30 p.m. – Lunch Break.
1:30 – 4:30 p.m. – Concurrent Sessions:
Pro Bono Hour – Paul Tetreault (K&K Insurance Room).
John Haak – EventSprout.
Dollars & Sense for Promoters 101 – Dennis Gage.
Tire Talk – Hoosier Tire Industry Updates.
Josh Holt – Runs the Numbers.
One on One with Levi – Levi Jones.
Debating the Crate – BluePrint Engines.
State of the West Coast – Dennis Gage.
5:00 p.m. – Closing Remarks & Adjournment. Safe travels and best wishes for the holiday season.
