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Your First Day on Track: HPDE1

Your First Day on Track: HPDE1

By Rick Bairett I just got to watch a bunch of first-timers, and a few more-experienced drivers, having the time of their lives on a road course!  As noted previously in Utah Motor News, if you’re passionate about driving and want to improve your skills behind...
May 2023, Utah Motor Events

May 2023, Utah Motor Events

Notes:  (1) Please email utahmotornews@gmail.com if a Utah automotive or motorsports event should be added to this list. (2) www.jchackett.com/events and utahcarczar.com/upcoming-car-shows are good sources of detailed information on car shows,...
Riot Motorsport: The New Shop on the Block

Riot Motorsport: The New Shop on the Block

Riot Motorsport (RM) opened its doors at the Utah Motorsports Campus (UMC) this last March (2023). They are now ready to provide full services for automotive pro racing and all classes of club racing. Services include vehicle storage, modification, and maintenance, as...
Great Bang for the Buck! Utah Kart Racing

Great Bang for the Buck! Utah Kart Racing

By Rick Bairett Special thanks to subject matter experts Perry Needham, Ayrton Littel, Emilio Littel, and Larry Moulton for their valuable insights into kart racing. Kart racing is a thrilling motorsport that involves getting small, but sophisticated, open-wheel cars...
Get Your Car on Track with NASA Utah

Get Your Car on Track with NASA Utah

Author: Rick Bairett All photos by Jones Avenue Photography – https://www.jonesavephoto.com Have you always wanted to get your car on a track? You want to see what it can really do but you know public roads aren’t the place to test its limits, or yours. Some...
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