The SimRacing Expo has announced that NASCAR Cup Series driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. will appear at this year’s event in Charlotte, joining the opening day lineup for the virtual motorsport-focused convention. The expo runs from May 22 to May 24 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte.
Ricky Stenhouse, best known for winning the Daytona 500 in 2023, is scheduled to take part in an on-stage discussion on Friday, May 22, at 11 AM EDT during the SimRacing Expo. The session will focus on his professional racing career, his experience behind the wheel, and the growing connection between real-world motorsport and sim racing. His appearance is expected to serve as one of the opening highlights of the event.
The expo has also confirmed additional stage panels featuring NASCAR drivers Anthony Alfredo and Parker Retzlaff, both of whom compete in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. Their sessions will similarly focus on career development, competition, and how simulation racing continues to influence driver training and fan engagement across the sport.
Exhibitors and Golden Ticket Partners include:
- 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 include:
- 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.
Known as one of the largest consumer and trade shows dedicated to sim racing, SimRacing Expo brings together hardware manufacturers, racing professionals, content creators, and fans under one roof. The event typically features simulator setups, racing equipment showcases, developer presentations, and live discussions centered on the growing crossover between esports and professional motorsports.
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Organizers say more exhibitors and stage panels will be announced closer to the event. Fans unable to attend in person will also be able to follow major panels and expo coverage through the event’s YouTube channel.
