About the PRI Hoosier 500
Learn more about what makes this the World’s Greatest Sim Race
The World’s
Greatest Sim Race
MISSION
To provide competitors on the iRacing service the most authentic 500-mile race experience in sim racing.
VISION
To grow the PRI Hoosier 500 into the most prestigious independent sim racing event available to the public, through increases in exposure, race purse and partnerships.
PRI Hoosier 500
Quick Hits
iRacing’s Most Authentic “500”
Through professional officiating standards and key “500” traditions that the iRacing Indy 500 cannot provide, the PRI Hoosier 500 is the gold standard 500-mile race on the service.
Open to All Sim Racers
The PRI Hoosier 500 uniquely features a race purse for competitors without requiring an entry fee. We encourage all sim racers to compete for a spot in the field.
Indiana Owned and Operated
Co-owners Ryan Schuld and Tanner Watkins are veterans of the motorsport industry and are committed to growing the event as a symbol of the Hoosier State.
What Makes the PRI Hoosier 500 Great
Three-Wide Race Start
Eleven rows of three. There’s nothing quite like the excitement found at the start of a 500-mile race at Indianapolis. We bring that excitement to the virtual track with 33 of the best sim racers in the world properly aligned for a thrilling start to 200 laps of action. Due to limitations with the standard iRacing Race Control model, the iRacing Indy 500 cannot accommodate this starting formation.
Traditional Two-Day Qualifications
Pole Day and Bump Day mean something again. Qualifications Weekend begins with the battle for pole on Saturday, with the fastest driver at the end of the day leading the field to green in the “500.” Sunday is reserved for setting the field, with the fastest 33 drivers making the race. Competitors get three attempts to qualify, and day one times are gridded ahead of day two times – just like it used to be.
Masters-Like Attention to Detail
You would be pretty good at your job if you worked 50 weeks of the year for a two-week event, right? We leave no stone unturned, bringing experience working in the motorsports industry into our event. From event coverage, competition officiating, sponsorship activation and more, the PRI Hoosier 500 curates a one-of-a-kind special event that stands alone in sim racing.
Unmatched Event Coverage
The PRI Hoosier 500 redefines sim racing media coverage.
Worldwide Race Broadcast
The PRI Hoosier 500 has a reputation of producing top-flight sim racing broadcasts. That reach expands in 2025 with the race being shown live across the Performance Racing Industry YouTube and social channels.
Today at the 500 Show
Another industry leader, Today at the 500 is a daily streaming show covering the PRI Hoosier 500. The show features hours of driver interviews, practice coverage, and race day pre-race ceremonies.
Social and Web Presence
Feature articles, daily trackside reports, and best-in-class photography keep the Hoosier 500 top-of-mind across the month of December. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter/X at @TheHoosier500.
Talk of the Town
Race the PRI Hoosier 500
Race registration will begin in October 2025, with the official event rulebook released in the summer 2025. Stay up-to-date with race communications by subscribing to our competitor mailing list.
Partner with The PRI Hoosier 500
Sponsorship opportunities with the PRI Hoosier 500 are available now. All funds raised via sponsorship for the PRI Hoosier 500 are poured back into the event to raise driver purses and cover event expenses.
History of the PRI Hoosier 500
From it’s founding in 2019 as the Open-Wheels 500 to the Kankipati era, take a walk through the years to understand how the event has been shaped – and where its going.
About THE PRI HOOSIER 500
Learn more about what makes this the World’s Greatest Sim Race
THE WORLD’S
GREATEST SIM RACE
MISSION
To provide competitors on the iRacing service the most authentic 500-mile race experience in sim racing.
VISION
To grow the PRI Hoosier 500 into the most prestigious independent sim racing event available to the public, through increases in exposure, race purse and partnerships.
PRI Hoosier 500 Quick Hits
iRacing’s Most Authentic “500”
Through professional officiating standards and key “500” traditions that the iRacing Indy 500 cannot provide, the PRI Hoosier 500 is the gold standard 500-mile race on the service.
Open to All Sim Racers
The PRI Hoosier 500 uniquely features a race purse for competitors without requiring an entry fee. We encourage all sim racers to compete for a spot in the field.
Indiana Owned and Operated
Co-owners Ryan Schuld and Tanner Watkins are veterans of the motorsport industry and are committed to growing the event as a symbol of the Hoosier State.
What Makes the PRI Hoosier 500 Great
Three-Wide Race Start
Eleven rows of three. There’s nothing quite like the excitement found at the start of a 500-mile race at Indianapolis. We bring that excitement to the virtual track with 33 of the best sim racers in the world properly aligned for a thrilling start to 200 laps of action. Due to limitations with the standard iRacing Race Control model, the iRacing Indy 500 cannot accommodate this starting formation.
Traditional Two-Day Qualifications
Pole Day and Bump Day mean something again. Qualifications Weekend begins with the battle for pole on Saturday, with the fastest driver at the end of the day leading the field to green in the “500.” Sunday is reserved for setting the field, with the fastest 33 drivers making the race. Competitors get three attempts to qualify, and day one times are gridded ahead of day two times – just like it used to be.
Masters-Like Attention to Detail
You would be pretty good at your job if you worked 50 weeks of the year for a two-week event, right? We leave no stone unturned, bringing experience working in the motorsports industry into our event. From event coverage, competition officiating, sponsorship activation and more, the Hoosier 500 curates a one-of-a-kind special event that stands alone in sim racing.
Unmatched Event Coverage
The PRI Hoosier 500 redefines sim racing media coverage.
Worldwide Race Broadcast
The PRI Hoosier 500 has a reputation of producing top-flight sim racing broadcasts. That reach expands in 2025 with the race being shown live across the Performance Racing Industry YouTube and social channels.
Today at the 500 Show
Another industry leader, Today at the 500 is a daily streaming show covering the PRI Hoosier 500. The show features hours of driver interviews, practice coverage, and race day pre-race ceremonies.
Social and Web Presence
Feature articles, daily trackside reports, and best-in-class photography keep the Hoosier 500 top-of-mind across the month of December. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter/X at @TheHoosier500.
PRI Hoosier 500… Talk of the Town
Race the PRI Hoosier 500
Race registration will begin in October 2025, with the official event rulebook released in the summer 2025. Stay up-to-date with race communications by subscribing to our competitor mailing list.
Partner with Us
Sponsorship opportunities with the PRI Hoosier 500 are available now. All funds raised via sponsorship for the PRI Hoosier 500 are poured back into the event to raise driver purses and cover event expenses.
History of the PRI Hoosier 500
From it’s founding in 2019 as the Open-Wheels 500 to the Kankipati era, take a walk through the years to understand how the event has been shaped – and where its going.