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Utah Track Rebirth: New Owners, Big Plans For West Desert

By John Ulrich
By John Ulrich

Utah Track Rebirth: New Owners, Big Plans For West Desert

© 2026, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc. By John Ulrich.

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West desert race control over pit lane garages by JU
(Above) The pit lane building still has Race Control on the top floor, above offices and suites on the second floor and garages on the first floor. But like everything else at what was once Miller Motorsports Park, it's labeled with the new logo. Photo by John Ulrich.

The new owners of what used to be called Miller Motorsports Park and Utah Motorsports Complex have renamed it just “West Desert,” without any added description like Raceway or Motorpark or Circuit. On Friday, September 18th, the track in Grantsville, Utah held a Grand Re-Opening VIP Day for registered guests and media representatives. RoadracingWorld.com was invited.

Utah governor at West Desert by JU IMG 1943
Utah Governor Spencer Cox attended the grand re-opening of what is now known as West Desert, making opening remarks, participating in a ribbon-cutting, and giving plenty of mainstream media interviews, as seen here. Photo by John Ulrich.
Ribbon cutting at West Desert IMG 1939
The ribbon-cutting ceremony, with Utah Governor Spencer Cox holding the ribbon at center left, and Grantsville Mayor Heidi Hammond cutting the ribbon at center right. Photo by John Ulrich.
Joe Atkin and Graham Rahall on front straight by JU IMG 1941
West Desert CEO Joe Atkin (left) with Graham Rahal (center), an Indy car driver and MotoAmerica team owner, on pit lane after the ribbon-cutting. Atkin has already supervised work on the track infield and existing buildings, with many more projects in the works. Photo by John Ulrich.
More West Desert with utah gov making opening remarks by JU IMG 1924
Hundreds of people involved in assorted types of racing attended the grand re-opening and listened to Utah Governor Spencer Cox’s opening remarks. Several groups got on track during the day–including UtahSBA racers as well as track day riders. The governor sees the track as a valuable recreational asset and professional event attraction for the state. Photo by John Ulrich.
West desert infield by JU IMG 1953
A view of the West Desert infield, featuring some cars on track, part of an off-road course in the center, an under-construction drag strip running parallel to the front straight, and more West Desert logos and signs. Photo by John Ulrich.
West desert airial overview by JU IMG 1950
A rendering of the existing multiple-configuration West Desert road racing track, parts of an existing off-road course, an upgraded karting center, plus placement of new planned features like offices, garage condos, additional day garages, a clubhouse and residences, a conference center, a welcome center and restaurant, a retail experience center, an engineering and performance campus, some “corporate flex spaces,” an upgraded existing drift pad, the previously mentioned drag strip, and of course, plenty of the upgraded West Desert branding! Photo by John Ulrich.
West Desert clubhouse and residences rendering by JU IMG 1951
Rendering of a planned new clubhouse complex and residences. Photo by John Ulrich.
West Desert welcome center rendering by JU IMG 1952
A rendering of a planned new West Desert welcome center. Photo by John Ulrich.
West Desert main building and pit lane garages on paddock side by JU
A view of the backside of the pit lane garages, complete with designated, numbered parking spaces, along with many stylish logos so nobody forgets where they are. And the destroyed canopy over the second floor outdoor viewing area has been replaced! Photo by John Ulrich.
Labeled golf cart at West Desert by JU IMG 1944
A well-labeled golf cart in action on pit lane. Photo by John Ulrich.
West desert en route sunrise by JU IMG 1916
The beginning of the sunrise Friday morning, en route to the grand re-opening of the track built by the late Larry H. Miller, sold to a Chinese corporation and allowed to languish, and now owned by enthusiastic Americans with a plan and a vision. They’ve already been talking to MotoAmerica, ASRA, and other motorcycle racing organizations, including the ill-fated World Moto Clash. If all goes well, this could be a new dawn for motorcycle (and car) road racing in Utah and the surrounding area. More information will be posted if and when it becomes available. Photo by John Ulrich.

See more here:

https://kutv.com/news/local/utah-motorsports-campus-reopens-with-new-name-50-million-investment

https://www.ksl.com/article/news/business/utah-motorsports-campus-reopens-under-new-ownership/51625902

 

 

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