Public Invited to Grand Re-Opening Celebration Saturday, September 19

GRANTSVILLE, Utah, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Twenty years after the track first opened, Utah Motorsports Campus is reopening to the public as West Desert.

Under the new ownership of Utah-based PV3 Enterprises, the 511-acre campus is once again locally owned and undergoing a transformation to establish the site as a national center for motorsports excellence. Just 30 minutes from Salt Lake City, this campus includes one of the country’s longest front straights (0.7 miles) and safest road courses (4.5 miles), a competitive karting track (0.9 miles), off-road facilities, skidpad, event spaces, grandstands and other racing amenities.

“This place has been through a few laps over the years,” said Mark Hancock, Managing Partner of PV3 Enterprises. “While we celebrate 20 years from the original opening of the Miller Motorsports Park, we also celebrate the final lap as Utah Motorsports Campus. Today, we begin a new lap of this iconic racetrack and venue as West Desert.”

“To date, PV3 Enterprises has invested more than $50 million since taking over the facility earlier this year, with improvements throughout the property,” said Joe Atkin, General Manager of West Desert. “With plans for additional significant investment in the years ahead, there is a clear commitment to elevating West Desert as a nationally recognized motorsports center of excellence engineered around innovation, performance and community.”

West Desert’s multimillion-dollar transformation will create a year-round destination for motorsports, entertainment, innovation, driver development and family experiences. Plans include improvements to the existing grand prix track, paddock, garages, and grandstands to attract the biggest racing franchises in the world along with developments to add residential, commercial, and retail offerings that contribute to a dynamic motorsports community surrounding the track.

“West Desert has a special place in our state’s history. The Miller family’s vision and investment created a world-class facility that has brought people together through motorsports and recreation for two decades,” said Utah Governor Spencer Cox. “Its return to local ownership is worth celebrating. Utahns are honoring what was built here and investing in new opportunities for the next generation.”

With the ribbon cut and inaugural laps around the track complete, the facility is officially reopened to the public. The community is invited to experience the next chapter of West Desert during a public Grand Re-Opening celebration on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 1 p.m. to midnight with free admission and parking. Guests can purchase an All Access Pass, which includes Hot Laps with professional drivers on all of the race surfaces, including the main track, drifting, off-roading, and karting. In addition, guests will see an exotic car show from 4-8 p.m., and Roll Racing from 6-10 p.m. Free admission registration and ticket purchases are available online.

“We are committed to making West Desert the destination where the next generation of drivers, engineers and innovators develop their talents,” said Hancock. “Whether you live down the road, along the Wasatch Front or halfway across the world, our goal is to build a destination that gives you a reason to come here and more reasons to come back.”

Media resources are available in a digital press kit here. For more information, visit www.westdesert.com 

About West Desert
West Desert (formerly Utah Motorsports Campus) is a premier motorsports, entertainment and event destination spanning more than 500 acres in Tooele County, Utah. The campus features a 4.5-mile road course, nationally recognized karting facility, off-road courses and event spaces, hosting professional racing, corporate experiences and motorsports enthusiasts since 2006. See www.westdesert.com

About PV3 Enterprises
PV3 Enterprises is a Utah-based private investment group focused on building enduring businesses through patient capital and active ownership. Its diverse portfolio spans advanced manufacturing, motorsports, hospitality, retail, recreation and community development. Guided by trust, stewardship and generosity, PV3 invests in ventures that create sustainable growth, opportunity and community impact. See www.PV3.com.

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