iRacing and Podium 1 join the SimRacing Expo
The SimRacing Expo, the world’s largest consumer and trade show dedicated to virtual motorsport, has announced NASCAR Cup Series racing driver and 2023 Daytona 500 winner Ricky Stenhouse Jr. will discuss his career, driving and simracing at the expo on Friday, May 22.
Stenhouse will join the SimRacing Expo team on stage at 11am and help kickstart the expo running from May 22-24 in the Convention Center, Charlotte, NC. The SimRacing Expo is also pleased to announce more exhibitors and panels, including:
Exhibitors and Golden Ticket Partners
iRacing is the world’s premier motorsport simulation, featuring hundreds of the world’s most iconic cars and tracks developed with the support of world-renowned partners like the FIA, Porsche, Ferrari, BMW, NASCAR, INDYCAR, and IMSA. Alongside its PC simulation, iRacing Studios produces the official console titles of NASCAR and INDYCAR, plus the all-ages title iRacing Arcade.
Podium 1 Racing was founded by racing enthusiasts who wanted a better simulator experience, offering a better way to build high-quality racing simulators that deliver true value.
Exhibitors
Fastlap Sims is Charlotte's only mobile sim-racing experience that brings high-end motorsports simulation directly to events, businesses, and private gatherings.
Operation Motorsport is a non-profit organization serving medically retired military veterans #oneatatime by renewing Team, Identity, and Purpose via motorsports to aid in recovery.
Simpatico Sim Shop is a US-based sim racing organization focused on premium hardware, expert advice, and long-term support, with fast shipping, transparent pricing, and real human support.
SimXPro offers simracing cockpits and aluminium profile rigs, monitor stands, and seats. Developed in the Netherlands and driven worldwide, SimXPro makes it easy to create a setup that truly feels your own.
Wantec VR presents RaceRoom in South Carolina, offering the perfect meeting place for motorsport fans. Originally developed from the idea to create a place where everyone has the possibility to do motorsports, the RaceRoom is the ideal place to do racing yourself.
The SimRacing Expo also announces stage panels with NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series racing drivers Anthony Alfredo and Parker Retzlaff discussing their careers. Further exhibitors and panels will be revealed on the road to the expo, with details available at SimRacingExpo.com/Visitor.
About the SimRacing Expo
The SimRacing Expo has grown into the world’s largest consumer and trade show dedicated to virtual motorsport, uniting fans, developers, and hardware innovators under one roof. Over 11 years the event has evolved into a global meeting point for the entire SimRacing industry with over 24,000 visitors attending its 2025 Dortmund expo.
In 2026, the SimRacing Expo comes to North America for the first time, featuring industry-leading exhibitors and a multi-day stage show filled with activities, reveals and announcements. Visitors will:
Test the latest SimRacing hardware and software.
Experience the full range of simulators, from entry-level to professional-grade racing simulators and setups.
Discover legendary race cars up close.
Meet real-world racing drivers and teams.
Connect with top SimRacing content creators and the global community.
Visitors can also enjoy special access to the NASCAR Hall of Fame and Charlotte Motor Speedway via the Golden Ticket, launched today. This limited ticket offers a full weekend at the expo, entry to the NASCAR Hall of Fame on a chosen day, plus a pre-race Track Pass and Turn 4 seating for the iconic Coca-Cola 600 on the Sunday. The number of Golden Tickets is strictly limited to 500, and sales end on April 30.
Golden Tickets are available now for $299. Standard tickets are available for $29 with concessions available for students, senior citizens and people with disabilities. Visit the ticketing page at ticket.simracingexpo.com.