Racetracks in New Mexico

When you think of Albuquerque, New Mexico, youenjoy their hobby and develop their skill.
do not first think of racing, but the New MexicoThe two oval tracks host weekly Saturday night
city has a racing fan base that is passionate aboutraces featuring Late Models, Super Trucks,
their favorite sport. The Southwest MotorsportModifieds, Street Stocks, Hobby Stocks, Factory
Road Racing Association is the place to get your4's, VW Beetles, Mini-Sprints, Legends and Powder
racing excitement. Located just 14 miles west ofPuff. There is one name that is synonymous with
Albuquerque the facility was formed in 1999, toracing and that name is Unser. Fans all over the
give car enthusiast a venue to pursue theirworld know and love Al Unser, one of racing's
passion. Their home track is the Sandiamost successful drivers and the Unser Museum in
Speedway. The facility is used for test days,NW Los Ranchos in Albuquerque is family owned
autocross, Solo, drifting and private testing.and operated and its exhibits reflect the love of
The Speedway houses three tracks, two oval s,cars and racing that runs deep in the hearts of
one 1/2 mile and one ¼ mile and a 1.7 mileUnser's for generations.
road course. Each track has several eventsExhibits at the museum are ever changing, some
throughout the year beginning in January. Theremain permanently on display, and others rotate
road course holds over 40 road course eventsin and out. The museum is divided into sections
with a wide range of makes and models. Clubswith each displaying a different era of history.
from all over NM come to the Sandia TrackArea 6 is the welcome center and main entrance
because of its flexibility and variety of tracks.into the museum. Area 1 is "Pikes' Peak" and
Everything is state of the art, from the familydisplays are geared to the Unser family history
oriented spectator building to the hospitality areaand the early days of Unser racing. Area 2 is the
and a kid friendly playground area, Southwest"Unser Dynasty" and displays address the success
Motorsports has it all.the family has in racing and the excitement of
Clubs and races include; Legends Cars, SMRIIndy Racing. Area 3, "Jerry's Garage", tells the
Track Day, Porsche Club Autocross, Soren Loree,story of the hard work and dedication with a
the NM Drifters Club, ASA Indy Cars, Nissangarage display and movie area. Area 4, "Special
Infiniti, SCCA Events, PJ's Triumph Day, CorvetteFeatures" looks at friends and racing figures that
Club and NASA, Rio Grande Sports Club, Sandiahave impacted the Unser family. Area 5 displays
Motorcycle Racing. BMW's, Miata's, Ferrari's and"Technologies", Area 7 is the "Winner's Circle" with
more call this track their home. There are specialUnser highlights and memorabilia Admission to the
events throughout the season with plenty ofmuseum is $7.00 for adults with discounts for
opportunities for car enthusiasts to get out andseniors and children.