About this event
Wide Open Wednesday (WOW) is a unique program presented by Utah Motorsports Campus that allows enthusiasts to drive their street or race-prepared car at speed on our world-class racetrack in a non-competitive environment. AUTO CROSS is also available for anyone 16 years and older with a valid drivers license. No previous racing or on-track experience required.
WOW (Track Laps) $50
Cars are released onto the track strategically. This allows you to drive at whatever speed your comfort level permits, to enjoy your car’s abilities and sharpen your skills. Precautions are in place to keep you and everyone else safe; it will definitely be one of the most memorable experiences of your life.
AUTO X (Auto Cross) $20
Autocross is a timed course with lots of turns and cones. Run unlimited laps on the autocross course, or at least until you run out of gas!
Helmet Rental $25
Need a helmet? UMC has helmets available for rent, sizes S-XL.
***Additional fee will be charged, if helmet is not returned***
Event requirements
WOW - Laps on Racetrack
- Check-in: Box Office between 4:30-5pm
- Self Tech Inspection Form: Must be fill out and bring to check-in, see below.
AUTO-X only: Timed laps on Autocross Course
- Check-in: Box Office between 4:30-5pm
- Self Tech Inspection Form: Must be fill out and bring to check-in, see below.
Tech Inspection
Wide Open Wednesday will be a self-tech event. Participants are required to download the Tech Form, fill it out and turn it in on the day of your event. Safety is our highest priority, and it should be yours, too. You are responsible to insure that your car is safe for the sake of yourself and other participants.
Download Tech Form here: SELF TECH INSPECTION FORM
Helmets
All UMC OTD participants are required to wear an approved helmet while on track.
Car helmets (SA) must have DOT/SNELL ratings. Helmets cannot be older than 2010. Dirt bike/Motorcycle helmets (M) will not be allowed. (The SA standard requires a flammability test; the M standard does not.) If you do not have a helmet, you can rent one from us for $25.
Convertibles
Convertibles are prohibited, unless they are equipped with factory-installed rollover protection, or approved aftermarket rollover protection. For WOW+ participants, please email Matt Guiver at matt@nasautah.com if you have any questions regarding rollover protection.
Other Rules and Regulations
All participants MUST wear a helmet
Drones, or any kind of airborne photo/video platforms or machines, are not allowed.
No passengers allowed
Open to all licensed drivers
Participants are required to wear closed-toe shoes.
Standing on mechanics wall or hot pit wall is not allowed.
Anyone under the age 16 are NOT allowed in the hot pits
Drivers are responsible for any damage to the track property
Drivers understand that they assume the risk for any damage they may cause to their vehicle
***Minors are required to have parents accompany them to the event to fill out the Minor Waver Form, OR print out the form online and have your parents get the document notorized***
Participant arrival time
Check-in required 30 minutes prior to session
Required Drivers Meeting for WOW participants
Track will go hot at 5:30 pm.
**All participants are required to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to their session start time in order to receive the proper wristband and sticker for the event. Attend the mandatory drivers meeting. Driver meetings start 30 minutes prior to track time. If you DO NOT attend the drivers meeting you may not be authorized to drive on track. UMC reserves the right to refuse track time to anyone at their discretion. Participants who are unsafe on track and/or fail to follow event rules will be asked to leave and will forfeit their entry fee.**
