Bonneville Speed Week 2024

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Eric Ward

The unique scenery is not the only reason that brings people to the Bonneville Salt Flats. One more reason is speed and really great speed. Bonneville is one of the most popular areas for speed racing in the world.

This terrain was first used for speed races in 1912, and the first record in land speed was set here in 1914. But it gained real popularity only in the 1930s. Nowadays, three land-speed racing events attract participants from all over the world. Specifically designed vehicles come here to test the possible speed limits and human endurance. These annual races are hosted by the Utah Salt Flats Racing Association and include the SCTA/BNI Speed Week in August, the World of Speed in September, and the SCTA/BNI World Finals in October.

The most popular and most visited event is Speed Week at Bonneville Speedway. It is a six-day event that starts on Saturday and ends on the next Friday, contingent upon favorable weather and conditions. Participants from across the globe converge to partake in this week-long event. The best part is that spectators may walk through the pits, look at the vehicles, and talk with the drivers and the rest of the crew.

This event also features the biggest rod parties. The USFRA is ideal for first-time racers, while the World Finals gathers more experienced drivers. If you plan to visit one of these events, don't forget to take a hat, dark glasses, and sunscreen. Binoculars will provide you with a great view of the vehicles that ride down the course.

SpeedWeek Tickets

The Pre-Entry fee is $700, and Post Entry is $800; Spectator Fees are $60 for a Salt Pass Pin or $25 for a Day Pass. Tickets are only available for purchase at the event; attendees can't buy tickets online.

Bonneville Speed Week 2024 Schedule

Bonneville Speed Week's packed program kicks off on Saturday, August 3. It features a line-up opening at 6:30 am, a Course Stewards Meeting at Timing Tower at 8 am, Inspection and Registration from 8 am to 5 pm, a Mandatory Drivers Meeting at 9 am, and finally, racing beginning at 10 am and ending at 5:30 pm.

On Sunday through Thursday, Record Return Runs on All Courses start at 7:30 am, and Qualifying starts on All Courses Immediately after Record Runs. Inspection and Registration are from 8 am to 5 pm; racing ends at 5:30 pm.

The Last Day of Racing is Friday. On August 9, Record Return Runs on all courses start at 7:30 am; Noon Registration and Inspection Qualifying starts on All Courses Immediately after morning Record Runs and ends at 11 am.