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How to Race at King of the Mountain

In 2019, UMI Motorsports Park launched the King of the Mountain (KOTM) race, aiming to create an exhilarating and highly challenging autocross competition for the most skilled and experienced drivers. KOTM features a simplified rule set which fosters creativity and the fastest cars, and drivers, in the country. The event attracts many autocross champions; SCCA Solo Autocross national champions; Gridlife champions; SCCA autocross regional champions; …

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2024 Event Season

UMI Motorsports Park is excited to announce its upcoming 2024 event season. This year, we have two races leading up to the premier King of the Mountain Race, which is the biggest night in autocross. KOTM is an invitation-only event that culminates in a 48-car shootout streamed live on our YouTube and social media channels. Drivers have the opportunity to …

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KOTM 6.0 List Announced

King of the Mountain 6.0 Official Invite List For the sixth year, UMI Motorsports Park will invite autocross drivers from all over the nation to compete in UMI’s King of the Mountain event, once again presented by Summit Racing Equipment. Drivers will battle for two days for their spot in the 48 car-shootout under the lights. Champions from the four …

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Countdown to KOTM 5.0: Super Late Class Competitors

Countdown to KOTM 5.0: Super Late Class Competitors King of the Mountain 5.0 Presented By AFR is set to be the most thrilling year yet! Competitors from all over the nation have accepted the KOTM invitation and are getting ready to battle for the $25,000 purse and the title of King. Buy tickets The competitors are divided into four classes. …

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Countdown to KOTM 5.0: Late Class Competitors

Countdown to KOTM 5.0: Late Class Competitors King of the Mountain 5.0 Presented By AFR is set to be the most thrilling year yet! Competitors from all over the nation have accepted the KOTM invitation and are getting ready to battle for the $25,000 purse and the title of King. Buy tickets The competitors are divided into four classes. Drivers …

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Countdown to KOTM 5.0: Mid Class Competitors

Countdown to KOTM 5.0: Mid Class Competitors King of the Mountain 5.0 Presented By AFR is set to be the most thrilling year yet! Competitors from all over the nation have accepted the KOTM invitation and are getting ready to battle for the $25,000 purse and the title of King. Buy tickets The competitors are divided into four classes. Drivers …

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Countdown to KOTM 5.0: Early Class Competitors

Countdown to KOTM 5.0: Early Class Competitors King of the Mountain 5.0 Presented By AFR is set to be the most thrilling year yet! Competitors from all over the nation have accepted the KOTM invitation and are getting ready to battle for the $25,000 purse and the title of King. Buy tickets The competitors are divided into four classes. Drivers …

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KOTM 5.0 Competition Heats Up

Fifth Annual King of the Mountain King of the Mountain 5.0 Presented By AFR is shaping up to be the most exciting year yet! Competitors from all across the nation have accepted the KOTM invitation and are preparing to battle for the $25,000 dollar purse, and the title of King! These highly experienced drivers will endure two days of intense …

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Summit Autocross Week 2023

Summit Autocross Week Presented by UMI Performance​ Summit Autocross Week Presented by UMI Performance is a week-long event featuring three different Midwest tracks. Drivers must travel to every stop in their registered vehicle on public roads, making this a race of power and reliability! On June 7th Summit Autocross Week came to UMI Motorsports Park for the second race day …

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Optima’s DriveAutoX 2023

Optima’s DriveAutoX 2023 UMI Motorsports Park kicks off its event season with Optima’s DriveAutoX Presented by UMI Performance. This event was two days of race-filled fun, culminating in the exciting pursuit elimination rounds, where two drivers went head-to-head racing separate autocross courses at the same time. This thrilling event is part of the DriveAutoX Series. Class Winners SCN: Andy Unbanski …

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