Utah Motorsports Campus (UMC) is pleased to announce local kart racing will return in 2020. UMC has entered into a partnership with the World Karting Association (WKA) and will adopt the WKA class structure, rules package and more as it establishes the new UMC Karting Championship.
“Kart racing is very important to UMC and the overall growth of the facility,” explained Jody Niemann, UMC Vice President of Guest Experience. “Utah has a dedicated group of local karting families with in-depth knowledge and a passion to support a long-term vision for the facility. Working together to overcome past challenges, the commitment to attract national-level racers along with opportunities for beginners to get introduced to the industry has been embraced on all levels.
“Utah Motorsports Campus is such an iconic karting circuit in the West, it was a no-brainer for WKA to get involved,” stated WKA President Kevin Williams. “WKA is thrilled to support the facility in bringing structured karting back to the racers in the area.”
As one of the top motorsports facilities in North America, karting is a very important segment for UMC and critical to the overall growth of the track and motorsports participation in and around the area. The new partnership with WKA will see a structure and rules package in place that are consistent around the country.
Niemann continued, “Plans for growth at the kart center include an onsite karting academy with local champions Bryce and Jared Englehart of Englehart Racing and possibly a local kart shop to support customers trackside. Most importantly, we have support from industry professionals to help train UMC associates to ensure we provide unparalleled support to the karting community, racers and guests.”
The 2020 UMC Karting Schedule is as follows. Test and Tune dates will run from 7:00am until 11:00am and race dates are scheduled from 7:00am until 2:00pm. Additional non exclusive track time will be available during hours of operation.
| Test and Tune Dates | Race Dates |
| March 21, 2020 | March 22, 2020 |
| April 11, 2020 | April 12, 2020 |
| April 25, 2020 | April 26, 2020 |
| May 9, 2020 | May 10, 2020 |
| May 23, 2020 | May 24, 2020 |
| June 6, 2020 | June 7, 2020 |
| July 25, 2020 | July 26, 2020 |
| August 15, 2020 | August 16, 2020 |
| September 5, 2020 | September 6, 2020 |
| October 3, 2020 | October 4, 2020 |
Stay tuned for more announcements in the very near future from UMC.
For more information on UMC’s karting plans and programs for 2020, please contact Jody.niemann@umcampus.com or visit the Karting page online at www.UtahMotorsportsCampus.com.
Photos: Utah Motorsports Campus