UMI Acquires Race Track for Product Testing & Events - F-Body Road Racing and Autocross Forums

Many of you may have already of seen this, we had got some really good press exposure when we sent out the press release. We were on Summit Racing, Popular Hot Rod, Circle Track Magazine, Performance Racing, Lateral-G and a few local papers. So I apologize if you have already seen this.

But if you haven't heard the great news here it is: UMI has purchased a local 5/8 mile asphalt oval track that we are currently revitalizing and converting the facility for autocross and short course road course events. In order to accomplish this we are repairing the infield into a better flow as a 'roval'. The track pavement is in good shape and it's fast, it's the biggest short track in PA. The facility features grandstand seating, bathrooms, go kart track, pit buildings and will make a great facility for events. Paving should be starting spring of 2018.

Our goal at UMI was a test track, somewhere unrestricted that we could test product, cars and set ups at any given time. Also an area where it is possible to run the same exact track to see what improvements helped and what didn't. When looking at this facility we learned the fit was excellent and only being 20 miles from our current facility it was perfect. But we also realized this track would be more than just testing, it's an opportunity for events, track rentals, road course etc and that is what we plan do. For 2018 we already have the UMI Autocross Challenge scheduled and a Rusty Wallace Driving Experience.

If you would like to learn more I posted links below, please check them out. We are very excited about this (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Official Press Release- https://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=ef8dc5c...p;id=4d65939d90

Facebook Page- https://www.facebook.com/umimotorsportspark/

Instagram- @umimotorsportspark

This post has been edited by UMI Performance: Nov 10 2017, 05:40 PM

UMI Performance View Member Profile	Nov 10 2017, 05:40 PM Post #1
Supporting Vendor Group: Advanced Members Posts: 177 Joined: 31-March 05 From: Philipsburg, Pa Member No.: 706	Many of you may have already of seen this, we had got some really good press exposure when we sent out the press release. We were on Summit Racing, Popular Hot Rod, Circle Track Magazine, Performance Racing, Lateral-G and a few local papers. So I apologize if you have already seen this. But if you haven't heard the great news here it is: UMI has purchased a local 5/8 mile asphalt oval track that we are currently revitalizing and converting the facility for autocross and short course road course events. In order to accomplish this we are repairing the infield into a better flow as a 'roval'. The track pavement is in good shape and it's fast, it's the biggest short track in PA. The facility features grandstand seating, bathrooms, go kart track, pit buildings and will make a great facility for events. Paving should be starting spring of 2018. Our goal at UMI was a test track, somewhere unrestricted that we could test product, cars and set ups at any given time. Also an area where it is possible to run the same exact track to see what improvements helped and what didn't. When looking at this facility we learned the fit was excellent and only being 20 miles from our current facility it was perfect. But we also realized this track would be more than just testing, it's an opportunity for events, track rentals, road course etc and that is what we plan do. For 2018 we already have the UMI Autocross Challenge scheduled and a Rusty Wallace Driving Experience. If you would like to learn more I posted links below, please check them out. We are very excited about this (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Official Press Release- https://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=ef8dc5c...p;id=4d65939d90 Facebook Page- https://www.facebook.com/umimotorsportspark/ Instagram- @umimotorsportspark This post has been edited by UMI Performance: Nov 10 2017, 05:40 PM

Jeff94TA View Member Profile	Nov 10 2017, 08:42 PM Post #2
Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 461 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Orlando, FL Member No.: 34	That looks like a great opportunity and a nice venue. Do yourself a favor and try to open up the road course section a bit if that's possible. A while back someone tried a small road course here in the Orlando area area and it wound up being just an autocross course that you could do laps on. The owner asked some of us to come out and test it before it opened and we were all disappointed. I would just run the whole course in 2nd gear and after about 10 minutes the brakes and tires would just be smoking hot. It was brutal on the car but fun in a lot of ways. I think you probably have way more real estate so hopefully not an issue. Here is some video so you can see what I'm talking about. Central Florida Road Course The school course that the SCCA uses at Daytona is good example of a short infield course. Not sure if you have the room though. Daytona Infield Just some food for thought and I wish I was closer to you guys to try an event there. Good luck with the new venture.