| When you think of Albuquerque, New Mexico, you | | | | The two oval tracks host weekly Saturday night |
| do not first think of racing, but the New Mexico | | | | races featuring Late Models, Super Trucks, |
| city has a racing fan base that is passionate about | | | | Modifieds, Street Stocks, Hobby Stocks, Factory |
| their favorite sport. The Southwest Motorsport | | | | 4's, VW Beetles, Mini-Sprints, Legends and Powder |
| Road Racing Association is the place to get your | | | | Puff. There is one name that is synonymous with |
| racing excitement. Located just 14 miles west of | | | | racing and that name is Unser. Fans all over the |
| Albuquerque the facility was formed in 1999, to | | | | world know and love Al Unser, one of racing's |
| give car enthusiast a venue to pursue their | | | | most successful drivers and the Unser Museum in |
| passion. Their home track is the Sandia | | | | NW Los Ranchos in Albuquerque is family owned |
| Speedway. The facility is used for test days, | | | | and operated and its exhibits reflect the love of |
| autocross, Solo, drifting and private testing. | | | | cars and racing that runs deep in the hearts of |
| The Speedway houses three tracks, two oval s, | | | | Unser's for generations. |
| one 1/2 mile and one 1/4 mile and a 1.7 mile road | | | | Exhibits at the museum are ever changing, some |
| course. Each track has several events throughout | | | | remain permanently on display, and others rotate |
| the year beginning in January. The road course | | | | in and out. The museum is divided into sections |
| holds over 40 road course events with a wide | | | | with each displaying a different era of history. |
| range of makes and models. Clubs from all over | | | | Area 6 is the welcome center and main entrance |
| NM come to the Sandia Track because of its | | | | into the museum. Area 1 is "Pikes' Peak" and |
| flexibility and variety of tracks. Everything is state | | | | displays are geared to the Unser family history |
| of the art, from the family oriented spectator | | | | and the early days of Unser racing. Area 2 is the |
| building to the hospitality area and a kid friendly | | | | "Unser Dynasty" and displays address the success |
| playground area, Southwest Motorsports has it all. | | | | the family has in racing and the excitement of |
| Clubs and races include; Legends Cars, SMRI | | | | Indy 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, Nissan | | | | garage display and movie area. Area 4, "Special |
| Infiniti, SCCA Events, PJ's Triumph Day, Corvette | | | | Features" looks at friends and racing figures that |
| Club and NASA, Rio Grande Sports Club, Sandia | | | | have 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 special | | | | Unser highlights and memorabilia Admission to the |
| events throughout the season with plenty of | | | | museum is $7.00 for adults with discounts for |
| opportunities for car enthusiasts to get out and | | | | seniors and children. |
| enjoy their hobby and develop their skill. | | | | |