Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why Indianapolis?

A: The industry was begging for a trade show to return to Indy. In the summer/fall of 2008, an independent company was hired to conduct a survey of more than 8,000 companies who attend or exhibit in racing-related trade shows. The results of that survey were five to one in favor of Indy as the ideal location for a Motorsports industry trade show.

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the majority of the NHRA, and IndyCar teams and several ALMS, Grand Am/Daytona Prototype teams call Indy home. Also, the majority of sprint, midget, late model, and IMCA modified markets are within a 300 mile radius of Indy. Indy is home to Lucas Raceway Park and the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals. Indiana is also home to the Auto Research Center wind tunnel and seven post rigs.

Indy is known as the Racing Capital of the World.™ The International Motorsports Industry Show will thrive in Indianapolis with the significant racing industry infastructure headquartered here.

Our venue, the Indiana Convention Center is within walking distance to over 200 quality restaurants, hotels and entertainment venues in downtown Indianapolis. Some of our best business networking happens after-hours and the compact downtown area of Indy supports strong post show face-to-face interaction.

Q: Who can exhibit?

A: IMIS welcomes the hardcore racing industry suppliers and manufacturers of racing parts, equipment, technology, safety and services. It will showcase only company products and services that deal with professional motorsports competing wheel to wheel on a race course or drag strip.

Q: Who can attend?

A: IMIS is a trade-only event and welcomes TRUE Industry Professionals. We make every attempt to market this show to the true "Industry Professional" and keep non-qualified attendees off the show floor. IMIS show staff recognizes that non-qualified buyers reduce the value and overall ROI for each exhibitor.

Q: Does it cost to attend?

A: Attendee pre-registration is FREE. Attendees who register at the door will be $20 per person. A registration fee of $250 per person will be charged for a manufacturer or supplier who chooses not to exhibit but would like to walk the exhibit floor.

Q: Who is the Show Decorator?

A: IMIS has partnered with Indianapolis based Fern Expo. A full listing of services as well as those provided by the convention center can be found in the IMIS Exhibitor Service Kit.

Q: Will you provide shipping services for those exhibitors coming from Orlando to Indy?

A: Yes. We have partnered with a leading delivery freight service company to provide convenient and affordable transportation for those exhibitors wanting to participate in both the Indianapolis and Orlando shows. Information will be provided in your Exhibitor Service Kit.

Q: Can an exhibitor sell products at the show?

A: Exhibitors are not permitted to sell products directly off the show floor. Orders can be taken for delivery after the show.

Q: Are children allowed in the show?

A: No one under 16 years of age is allowed in the show, including during move-in and move-out. The only exception is made for the youth safety conference attendees.

Q: Can I take pictures inside the exhibit area?

A: No videotaping or photography will be allowed by anyone other than registered media. Show management asks for your complete cooperation and we reserve the right to remove anyone from the show floor who violates this rule.