The International Motorsports Industry Show was planned and designed around YOU, the TRUE ‘hardcore' racing industry buyer and supplier.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why Indianapolis?
A: The industry has been begging for a trade show to return to Indy...Indy is a racing town. In the summer/fall of 2008, and 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 coming to Indy as the ideal location for a Motorsports industry trade show.
We have the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the majority of the NHRA, and IndyCar teams and several ALMS, Grand Am/Daytona Prototype teams that call Indy home. The majority of sprint, midget, late model, and IMCA modified markets are within a 300 mile radius of Indy. Indy is home to O'Reilly Raceway Park and the U.S. Nationals. Ind is also home to the Auto Research Center wind tunnel and seven post rigs.
Indy is known as the Racing Capitol of the World. The iMIS 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: Can anybody exhibit?
A: IMIS welcomes the hardcore racing industry suppliers and manufacturers of racing parts, equipment, technology, and safety. 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: Can anybody attend?
A: IMIS is a trade-only event. IMIS welcomes the TRUE Industry Professional. We will 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: Pre-registered attendees are FREE. Attendees who register at the door will be $20 per person. A registration fee of $250 per person will be charged for a manufacture or supplier who choose not to exhibit but want to walk the exhibit floor.
Q: Do attendees and exhibitors have to stand in line to pick up name badges/credentials?
A: Exhibitors: If your exhibitor representative's names are provided to us by September 3, your credentials will be mailed to you.
Attendees: If you pre-register by September 3 and mail or fax your ID to us by September 3, your name badge(s) will be mailed to you
All forms received after the September 3rd deadline will be held for pick up in the registration area of the Indiana Convention Center.
Q: How can I find out more about the Indiana Motorsports Association?
A: To become a member of the IMA, please contact Tom Weisenbach 317-387-9680 or go to www.indianamotorsports.org. Please note IMA members receive a 10% discount on exhibit space if paid in full by April 1, 2010.
Q: Can we advertise in the Show Directory?
A: Yes. Place your advertising message in the IMIS Show Directory...the official trade show program. By advertising in the IMIS Show Directory, you will maximize your exposure in the show. Please contact our sales department at sales@imis-indy.com or call 317-429-1004.
Q: Who is the Show Decorator?
A: IMIS has partnered with Indianapolis based George E. Fern Company to provide exhibitor services. Fern will provide the Exhibitor Service Manual with a full complement of services as well as those provided by the convention center.
Q: Will you provide shipping services for those exhibitors going from Indy to Orlando?
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 the Indianapolis and Orlando shows. Information will be provided in your Exhibitor Service Manual and on the IMIS website once shipping arrangements have been confirmed.
Q: When is the final payment due for my exhibit space?
A: Final payment is due September 3, 2010.
Q: What are the exhibitor Move-in/Move-out dates?
A: You will be notified of the exact date/time of move-in/move-out. Tentative schedule.
Exhibitor Move-In
November 29 6AM-6PM (subject to change)
November 30 6AM-6PM (subject to change)
Exhibitor Move-Out
December 3 6PM-Midnight (subject to change)
December 4 6AM-Midnight(subject to change)
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
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.
