SouthWest MotorSport Next Event:
The 7th Annual
DeutschMarque Classic
is in the history books as
a great event!
Thanks to all those who helped make it a success and especially to our generous sponsors:
Maurer's Collision and Porsche of Albuquerque
Associate Sponsors: Russ Kelso's PMCIINC, Visions of Power Web Design, The Unser Racing Museum, Grubb and Ellis Property Solutions
Results from the Deutschmarque Classic will be posted on the Results page soon.
Stay tuned for our next event,
scheduled for November 1 + 2
Directions to Sandia Motor Speedway: click here.
Track-Map: For a satellite view of Sandia Motor Speedway, click here.
Friday: Sandia Motor Speedway provides an open track for Friday afternoon test and tune for $45 from noon to 5pm.
Starting at 1pm you may visit the tower to register and pick up your racer's/student's packet and get your car through technical inspection. Because of the scope of this event, it is highly recommended that you register and get teched on Friday.
Saturday: Registration and Technical Inspection hours are 6-9am. Get there early and get your business taken care of so that the event can get started on time for maximum track time for everyone.
Driver's Meeting (mandatory for all participants) will start promptly at 7:00am with first on-track sessions starting at 7:20am. Further scheduling details may be updated on this site as we get closer to the event, so check frequently.
After racing/lapping/driving school sessions are completed we will retire to the pavillion on the north even of the paddock for our traditional Saturday night dinner party. Be sure to get your tickets in your racer's packet. Tickets are also available for sale for friends and family.
Sunday: Driver's Meeting (mandatory for all participants) will be promptly at 7:45am with first on-track sessions starting at 8:00am. We'll run till we're done!
This event is co-sponsored by Russ Kelso and Sean Cridland with the generous support of the entire SWMS staff of stewards, track marshals, registrars, sponsors and members. We thank all those involved!
Self-Tech! Because of the number of cars and classes we expect at this event, please be sure to self-tech your cars before venturing onto the track. Oil leaks from loose filters or gaskets, off-road excursions because of loose lug nuts, etc, will only eat into everyone's track time. Please come prepared!
Accomodations: The closest hotel to Sandia Motorsport Park is the Route 66 Hotel and Casino, located just a few miles to the west of the track, just off of I-40. The Route 66 Hotel is brand new this year. Not to be missed are the many restaurants and the many nationally known entertainment acts that play through the year. The Route 66 is also known for its great theme of America's Highway and of course, cars, cars, cars....
Also try:
Quality Inn, 6100 Iliff NW, $ 64.99 plus tax for 2 queen beds, contact Claudia
Hampton Inn, 6150 Iliff NW, $ 89.00 plus tax 2 queen beds, contact Clark
Many other motels can be found just off of I-40 headed toward Albuquerque. For more information contact the Albuquerque Visitors Bureau.
For those of you bringing your own motorhomes and race-trailers during the weekend event, motorhome space with water and electric is available for $20.00 from Sandia Motor Speedway. Pay Jody at office as you come in and she will direct you from there. Reservations strongly encouraged for August. Call 505-352-8888 Talk to Jody or Marlena.
For those who are staying the night, the gate will be open all night Friday and Saturday. You may come and go as you please if you want/need to dine out, get groceries, etc.
Fuel: Racing-grade fuel is available for purchase at Sandia Motor Speedway. Road-car gas and diesel are available just to the east of the intersection of I-40 and Paseo del Vulcan.
Alcohol: As always, there is a no-alcohol policy in the paddock area during the hours of competition. Because of the oval-race on Saturday night, no alcohol may be consumed in the paddock area during that race either, even if you are not a participant.
Food/Groceries: The track concession stand will be open during lunch hour Saturday and Sunday and during the oval track races Saturday night. The closest grocery store is located approximately 12-15 miles from Sandia Motor Speedway at the intersection of I-40 and Coors Blvd. If you are planning on cooking in your motorhome, remember to stock up on your way.