INDIANAPOLIS (Dec. 9, 2025) – NHRA officials announced today the build of a new NHRA-sanctioned track as part of NHRA’s Pacific Division (Division 7) with the upcoming Apex Racing Foundation in Utah’s Duchesne County.
Groundbreaking for Apex Racing Foundation will take place at 11 a.m. MT on December 22 at 20221 W 5500 South in Duchesne, Utah, bringing NHRA drag racing back to the state. Led by Apex Racing Foundation advisory board members, the group pushed for the birth of a new facility in Duchesne, showcasing an impressive enthusiasm to build a new track.
“The future of the track will not only mean so much to Duchesne County, but the state of Utah as well,” Apex Racing Foundation advisory board member Rhett Greenhalgh said. “Future generations will benefit from this establishment for years and years to come. We strive for a safe environment, and with NHRA with us, the sky is the limit. We’re looking forward to the future!”
Added Apex Racing Foundation advisory board member Terry Henderson: “I can’t find the words to express how excited I am for the Apex Racing Foundation and NHRA to bring true 1/4-mile drag racing back to Utah!”
The group has also received strong support from the local government, as the group plans to go full speed ahead on the building process in 2026.
By joining the NHRA Member Track Network, Apex Racing Foundation will be eligible to offer racers in the area a variety of NHRA-sanctioned racing opportunities in the future, including the NHRA Summit Racing Series, the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League, NHRA Street Legal, NHRA Jr. Street and more. Additionally, the track will have the chance to host NHRA specialty events like the NHRA Summit King of the Track and more.
The track will also get access to NHRA’s extensive support programs, insurance benefits and national marketing platforms.
“Seeing racing action return to the Utah area is great. Our racers in that region have been longing for a track to call home again,” NHRA Division 7 Director Matt DeYoung said. “The passion, knowledge and dedication that the Apex group has is a great reminder of the strength of our sport. We look forward to working with this group as they begin their build and grow their racing community.”
For more information on NHRA, including the 2026 schedule, visit www.NHRA.com.
About NHRA
NHRA is the primary sanctioning body for the sport of drag racing in the United States. NHRA presents 20 national events featuring the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series and NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, as well as the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, NHRA Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown™, NHRA Holley EFI Factory X and Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage NHRA Mountain Motor Pro Stock at select national events. NHRA provides competition opportunities for drivers of all levels in the NHRA Summit Racing Series and NHRA Street Legal™. NHRA also offers the NHRA Jr. Street® program for teens and the Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League® for youth ages 5 to 17. With more than 100 Member Tracks, NHRA allows racers to compete at a variety of locations nationally and internationally. NHRA’s Youth and Education Services® (YES) Program reaches over 30,000 students annually to ignite their interest in automotive and racing related careers. NHRA’s streaming service, NHRA.tv®, allows fans to view all NHRA national events as well as exclusive features of the sport. In addition, NHRA owns and operates three racing facilities: Gainesville Raceway in Florida; Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park; and In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip in Southern California. For more information, log on to www.NHRA.com, or visit the official NHRA pages on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
