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UVU Student Racing

UVU Student Racing

By Rick Bairett Photos by Michelle-Marie Scott and Rick Bairett I’ve always loved cars. The higher performing the better. As I think of my college days, how cool would it have been to be part of a team wringing every bit of performance out of a race car?  Sounds...
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 jacket, and the wind was almost nil. Add a fun and challenging track...
Revitalizing Supermodifieds: Bryan Shafer Racing

Revitalizing Supermodifieds: Bryan Shafer Racing

By: Rick Bairett You may already know that Bryan Shafer is a Utah motorsports legend. Other than aircraft, he has raced “pretty much everything with a motor.” Yes, that includes motorcycles, boats, and many kinds of four-wheeled vehicles in various environments....
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 blast to watch. Admission was also way less than another recent open-wheel race in Sin City. ...
The LVRY Store and Drivers’ Lounge at Utah Motorsports Campus

The LVRY Store and Drivers’ Lounge at Utah Motorsports Campus

By: Rick Bairett Photos: David Arellano and Rick Bairett If you’ve found yourself wanting to purchase high-quality race drivers’ kit at a brick-and-mortar store in Utah, you’re in luck. On October 8th, the LVRY flagship drivers’ pro-shop and lounge opened at the...
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