Wed, Aug 1, 2018

Wide Open Wednesday August 1

Utah Motorsports Campus

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 and WOW + are also available. No previous racing or on-track experience required.

WOW (Track Laps) $25

WOW+ (Classroom Session. Laps with Instructor) $65

AUTO X (Auto Cross) $10

WOW & WOW+(Classroom Session. Laps with Instructor & Track Laps alone) $75

 

Upcoming WOW Events

5/23/18 WOW - West Track, WOW+ East Track
6/13/18 WOW - East Track, WOW+ West Track
7/11/18 WOW - West Track, WOW+ East Track
8/1/18 WOW - East Track, WOW+ West Track
9/12/18 WOW - West Track, WOW+ East Track
10/10/18 WOW - East Track, WOW+ West Track

 

Event requirements

                                                                                                                        


WOW - Laps on Racetrack Cost: $25

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.  

 

WOW+ (plus) Classroom Session. Laps with Instructor Cost: $65

When participating in WOW+ your Tech Form must be fill it out and turn it in at the Drivers Meeting located at the NASA team garage #109 on the day of your event. Safety is our highest priority, and it should be yours, too!!

WOW+, also known as 'WOW Plus,' does NOT include standard WOW. You may add standard WOW as an option during registration for an extra $10.

WOW Plus is for anyone 16 and older with an interest in auto racing (and valid driver’s license). WOW Plus includes a classroom session

WOW Plus uses the opposite track of the normal WOW

  • Sessions will start on every half-hour beginning at 5:30
  • Three Sessions available; 5:30 to 6pm, 6 to 6:30pm and 6:30 to 7pm
  • A maximum of 10 students are allowed per session

Each session includes:

  • Classroom instruction (20 min) located at the NASA team garage #109
  • On track lapping with qualified instructor (20 min session)
  • Mandatory drivers meeting

 

Combination Package: WOW and WOW+  $75 

 

 AUTO-X only: Timed laps on Autocross Course: Cost $10  

Autocross is a timed course with lots of turns and cones.

Run unlimited laps on the road racing track and the autocross course, or at least until you run out of gas!

 

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 2005. 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/Regulations

Drones, or any kind of airborne photo/video platforms or machines, are not allowed.

No passengers.

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.

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.


Participant arrival time

Check-in at the Box Office from 4pm - 5pm 

Required Drivers Meeting for WOW participants 5pm

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, but also 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.**

 

 

 

 

Utah Motorsports Campus

Grantsville, UT
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