Racetracks in New Mexico

When you think of Albuquerque, New Mexico, youThe two oval tracks host weekly Saturday night
do not first think of racing, but the New Mexicoraces featuring Late Models, Super Trucks,
city has a racing fan base that is passionate aboutModifieds, Street Stocks, Hobby Stocks, Factory
their favorite sport. The Southwest Motorsport4's, VW Beetles, Mini-Sprints, Legends and Powder
Road Racing Association is the place to get yourPuff. There is one name that is synonymous with
racing excitement. Located just 14 miles west ofracing and that name is Unser. Fans all over the
Albuquerque the facility was formed in 1999, toworld know and love Al Unser, one of racing's
give car enthusiast a venue to pursue theirmost successful drivers and the Unser Museum in
passion. Their home track is the SandiaNW 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 roadExhibits at the museum are ever changing, some
course. Each track has several events throughoutremain permanently on display, and others rotate
the year beginning in January. The road coursein and out. The museum is divided into sections
holds over 40 road course events with a widewith each displaying a different era of history.
range of makes and models. Clubs from all overArea 6 is the welcome center and main entrance
NM come to the Sandia Track because of itsinto the museum. Area 1 is "Pikes' Peak" and
flexibility and variety of tracks. Everything is statedisplays are geared to the Unser family history
of the art, from the family oriented spectatorand 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, 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.
enjoy their hobby and develop their skill.