School may have started, but it hasn’t slowed the pace of Utah motorsports events and car shows. Whether you’d rather participate or spectate, there are loads of opportunities.

The first Utah REV Performance Track Day Event, offered at the Utah Motorsports Campus (UMC) on May 4, 2024, was a smash hit! Mike McGovern promised a comprehensive experience designed to take participants’ driving abilities to new heights, and he solidly delivered. As one of the 20 drivers participating, I know I loved it. 

August continues a summer packed with car shows and motorsports, including automotive and motorcycle speed trials at the Bonneville Salt Flats. These events also include multiple opportunities to get your own car or bike on track.

Since 2021, the final day of the four-day SEMA Show has been open to the public. That means Utahns don’t need an industry or media badge to experience one of the biggest automotive events on the planet. If you didn’t make the drive down I-15 this year…here’s what you missed, and what you might look forward to next year.