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How a Small Utah Startup is Outpacing Big Names at SEMA

The auto industry’s most cutting-edge aftermarket innovations shine each November in Las Vegas at the SEMA Show. SEMA—the Specialty Equipment Marketing Association—supports companies producing products that enhance vehicles’ looks,...

October 2025 Utah Motor Events

It's the perfect time of year to drive your canyon runner up the mountain to check out the fall leaves. And while some motorsport organizations' seasons wrap up in September, others are going strong through October and beyond. There are also plenty of car shows and...

Review: FuelFest Salt Lake City 2025

Salt Lake City, UT—After three years away, FuelFest literally roared back into Utah on August 16, 2025. Fans got everything the brand promises: rows of muscle, imports, exotics, and race cars; live drift action; a solid expo; and plenty of celebrity flair....

Sunchaser Enduro 2025

Six hours, 21 cars, and one gorgeous Utah sunset—that’s the Tooele Storage Sunchaser Enduro. NASA Utah’s annual night race kicked off at 6:05 p.m., on August 2nd, with wind, dust, and drama, but the field got through the opening laps...

Dealership Pays Well Above Trade-in Value, With No Trade

Ever heard of a dealership paying private-party value for a car, even without a trade-in? Yeah, me either… until it happened. I finally scored my dream car—a mid-engine Euro sports coupe—and it was time to part ways with my great daily....

UTAHSBA: 2025 Round 1―The Return of Superbikes and Endurance Racing to Utah

News release: Utah Sport Bike Association Roadracing made its return to Utah this weekend in a big way! The highly anticipated 2025 season opener for the Utah Sport Bike Association took place May 3-4 at the world class Burt Brothers...

Drift Buffet Winter Soulstice 2025

Catching the Winter Soulstice competitive Pro-Am drifting on Saturday, March 1st, was a spectacular way to shake the winter blues. Drift Buffett, under the direction of Terry Henderson, promoted this event, inviting pros and amateurs to compete in an earth-shaking...

Newbie Alert: Racing is Not Driving

Are you feeling the need for some speed and lateral Gs this winter but Utah facilities are closed? Don’t forget that one option is to head south. Specifically, Dream Racing, at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, or Exotics Racing, at SpeedVegas Motorsports Park, are happy...

How a Small Utah Startup is Outpacing Big Names at SEMA

The auto industry’s most cutting-edge aftermarket innovations...

October 2025 Utah Motor Events

It's the perfect time of year to drive your canyon runner up the mountain to check out the fall...

Review: FuelFest Salt Lake City 2025

Salt Lake City, UT—After three years away, FuelFest literally roared back into Utah on August 16,...

Sunchaser Enduro 2025

Six hours, 21 cars, and one gorgeous Utah sunset—that’s the Tooele...

Dealership Pays Well Above Trade-in Value, With No Trade

Ever heard of a dealership paying private-party value for a car, even without a trade-in? Yeah, me...

UTAHSBA: 2025 Round 1―The Return of Superbikes and Endurance Racing to Utah

News release: Utah Sport Bike Association Roadracing made its...

Drift Buffet Winter Soulstice 2025

Catching the Winter Soulstice competitive Pro-Am drifting on Saturday, March 1st, was a...

Newbie Alert: Racing is Not Driving

Are you feeling the need for some speed and lateral Gs this winter but Utah facilities are closed?...

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Mesquite Off-Road Grand Prix

Mesquite Off-Road Grand Prix

By: Rick Bairett The Mesquite Grand Prix off-road motorcycle race, organized by Grassroots Off-Road Racing as part of a new series, took place January 13th. Temperatures were warm enough for just a...

Results: Open Wheel Showdown

Results: Open Wheel Showdown

By: Rick Bairett The Open Wheel Showdown was run on Las Vegas Motor Speedway’s 3/8-mile Bullring, December 1st and 2nd. It included several Utah drivers and was a...

Utah Contenders in the Open Wheel Showdown

Utah Contenders in the Open Wheel Showdown

Updated Nov 23rd, 2023. If you are missing the thrill of the track since Utah's racing season wound down, there's still a chance to see some of the state’s best drivers compete in Las Vegas. ...

Finally, a Lotus Dealer in Utah!

Finally, a Lotus Dealer in Utah!

By: Rick Bairett Utah has lacked a dealership for the British-built Lotus brand for years. A previous Salt Lake dealer used to sell Lotus cars. However, another...

Diamond Mountain Speedway 2023 Finale

Diamond Mountain Speedway 2023 Finale

By: Rick Bairett The final race of the year at Vernal’s Diamond Mountain Speedway took place on Saturday, September 23rd. It was my first exposure to dirt-track stock car racing, and I wasn’t...

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ARTICLES

Wrecked Neck Racing: High School Mayhem!

Wrecked Neck Racing: High School Mayhem!

By Rick Bairett Wrecked Neck Racing takes high school trade students on a wild ride. That ride involves mechanical and welding skills, and, best of all, semi-violent destruction of their work. A...

Auto Tech: Makin’ Mod’s

Auto Tech: Makin’ Mod’s

By Rod Sturgis and Rick Bairett What autoholic doesn’t at least consider modifying their car to make it even better? Mod’s can improve acceleration, speed, handling in the corners, and overall...

Quarter Midget Racing in Utah

Quarter Midget Racing in Utah

By Rick Bairett Do you have a child with a need for speed, who hopes to become a race driver? Well, you're in luck! Quarter midget racing is one great option to help them develop racing skills and...

NatAttack! Natalie Waters Racing

NatAttack! Natalie Waters Racing

By Rick Bairett As a college professor, I ask my new freshmen to “tell me something interesting about yourself.” I recently encountered a young woman at an auto show and asked a similar question....

Track Technique: Threshold Braking Basics

Track Technique: Threshold Braking Basics

By Greg Troester On its surface, threshold braking is a fairly simple concept. But… like everything in racing, there is nuance. Let’s start with the basic definition, then start peeling back the...

Off-Road Racing in Utah

Off-Road Racing in Utah

By Rick Bairett On May 26th, 2023 over 1200 riders, plus thousands of supporters and fans, descended on Three Peaks Oasis, outside Cedar City, Utah, for three days of WORCS (World Off-road Racing...

EVENTS

February 2025 Utah Motor Events

February 2025 Utah Motor Events

Motorsport and Automotive Events In or Near Utah For February, there are several off-road motorcycle races in Utah and the surrounding area, plus some snowmobile or drifting opportunities. Please...

January 2025 Utah Motor Events

January 2025 Utah Motor Events

Motorsport and Automotive Events In or Near Utah Yes, 2025 is already upon us and there are a few motorsport events lined up in Utah and the surrounding area. Please email utahmotornews@gmail.com if...

December 2024 Utah Motor Events

December 2024 Utah Motor Events

Automotive and motorsports events are few in December. Please email utahmotornews@gmail.com if you are aware of other non-recurring Utah car culture or motorsport events in the area....

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