by UMN | Jul 6, 2023 | Events
Aug 2023 motorsports & automotive events for Utah and the surrounding area. Notes: (1) This events list undoubtedly has gaps. Please email utahmotornews@gmail.com if you are aware of a non-recurring Utah (or surrounding area) automotive or motorsports event...
by UMN | Jul 3, 2023 | Articles
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 prepare for higher levels. In Utah, the Salt Lake Valley Quarter...
by UMN | Jun 22, 2023 | Articles
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. The answer was quite different from what I normally hear: “I hope to be...
by UMN | Jun 16, 2023 | News
The Utah Motorsports Campus Karting Center (UMCKC) came alive June 8th – 11th, as the “Superkarts! USA” (SKUSA) Pro Tour SpringNationals competition blew into town. Over 200 drivers were registered, some in multiple classes. The track frontage became a small...
by UMN | Jun 12, 2023 | Articles
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 layers to see how and when to best use this technique. What is threshold...