Utah Motorsports Campus West Circuit
Utah Motorsports Campus West Circuit Notes:
Utah Motorsports Campus is the top destination for racing in the Beehive State, in Grantsville, 30 miles west of Salt Lake City. The genesis of this motorsports complex came in 2006 when Larry H. Miller, the owner of the NBA franchise Utah Jazz, brought the South African race track designer Allan Wilson to create a playground for automobile, motorcycle, and karting racers in the state. The results were solid: four multipurpose racing circuits providing high-speed segments combined with technically challenging trajectories for all types of motor vehicles.
The scenery around Utah Motorsports Campus is remarkable, with the snow-capped Wasatch Mountains on the horizon and clear skies most of the year. Each of its four layouts has something to offer: the Outer Circuit is one of the fastest road courses in America. The East & West Circuits are very demanding tracks able to operate simultaneously. The Full Course is the second-longest raceway in America. Many professional racing associations have Utah Motorsports Campus as a staple part of their racing season, including AMA Superbike Championship, NASCAR K&N Pro Series West, American Le-Mans Series, and several other racing events.
West Circuit Notes:
The West Circuit at Utah Motorsports Campus (formerly Miller Motorsports Park, now Burt Brothers Motorpark) delivers 2.240 miles (3.605 kilometers) of demanding challenges through sweeping corners that flow from one to another across the Grantsville, Utah facility approximately 30 miles west of Salt Lake City. Operational since 2006, the West Course emphasizes the critical skill of linking corners together to maintain momentum through long, flowing sections that punish drivers who treat each corner as an isolated event rather than part of a connected sequence. This configuration can operate simultaneously with the East Circuit, creating unique track day and racing school flexibility where two separate groups run different layouts on the same property without interference.
What distinguishes the West Circuit from Utah Motorsports Campus's other configurations (East Circuit, 3.08-mile Perimeter Course, and 4.5-mile Full Course) is the specific combination of sweeping corners that reward smooth inputs and patient throttle application over aggressive point-and-shoot driving styles. The West Course's 2.240-mile length creates a middle ground between the technical East Circuit and the extended Full Course endurance challenge, making it ideal for intermediate-to-advanced drivers developing racecraft and consistency. Utah's high desert location at approximately 4,300 feet elevation creates unique atmospheric conditions affecting engine performance and aerodynamic efficiency, while temperature extremes range from summer track surfaces exceeding 55°C to cool spring mornings where grip builds gradually across sessions. The facility's remote Tooele County location provides an uninterrupted motorsport environment without residential noise complaints, allowing extended operating hours that maximize track utilization. The West Circuit's ability to run independently while the East Circuit operates simultaneously makes it essential for the facility's business model, supporting club racing, manufacturer testing, and private track days across Utah's premier road racing destination.
| Name | Organization | Date |
|---|
