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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 Championship Series) desert racing. Teams from much of the western...
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...
Utah Rock Crawling Rocks!

Utah Rock Crawling Rocks!

By Rick Bairett After attending my first rock crawl off-road competition, all I can say is “Wow!” Pictures don’t do it justice, and even great rock-crawling videos fall short. There is just no substitute for being feet away from these machines tackling unbelievable...
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,...
Kyle Petty’s Utah-Nevada Charity Motorcycle Ride

Kyle Petty’s Utah-Nevada Charity Motorcycle Ride

The 27th Anniversary edition of the Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America is wrapping up it’s Utah-Nevada loop. Kyle, like his father Richard Petty, was a successful and famous NASCAR driver for many years. The riders stopped and greeted fans in Cedar City,...
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