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SkyWest’s Mini Indy brings local, national and international businesses to St. George for an exciting charity event that puts the “fun” back into fundraising. Mini Indy generates funds for United Way Dixie, which in turn funds a number of Washington County-based charitable organizations and community programs, such as Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Doctor’s Volunteer Clinic.

Check out some of these exciting Mini Indy stats:

  • In 2000, Mini Indy was born! Dubbed the Arthritis Mini Grand Prix in 2000, the first race featured high-style fiberglass cars with 5 HP gasoline engines racing in a series of heats.
  • Since its inception, Mini Indy has raised nearly $1 million for charities including United Way Dixie and the SkyWest Scholarship Fund.
  • Ten of last year’s teams celebrated twelve years with Mini Indy, having participated each year since 2000: AAR Landing Gear Services, AVIALL, Bombardier Regional Aircraft, City of Saint George, Dixie State College, Embraer, Future Aviation, GE Aviation, Honeywell and Standard Aero.
  • In the first Mini Indy, 13 cars raced; in 2012, there were 37 cars tearing up the track!
  • For the first time in the event’s history, in 2011 the race took place at the former St. George airport -- where it all began for SkyWest Airlines!
  • Mini Indy Race Rules: The teams are divided into two divisions: Daytona and Bristol. Each division will race in four heats (ten laps per heat). During each heat, all teams are required to take two pit stops. The top twenty teams will advance to the championship race!
  • On race day, trophies will be awarded to the Overall Race Champion (along with two runners-up); Division Champions (and two runners-up). Other Mini Indy competitions include: Fastest Pit Stop Team, Best-Looking Race Team, Best-Looking Racecar, and the Barbeque Competition.
  • The Embraer team has racked up 25 trophies including: Overall Grand Champion (two years,) Best Looking Car (2000,2005), Fastest Pit Stop (2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009. 2011, 2012), Division (2000, 2002, 2005, 2006, 2007), Championship Race and many more!
  • Professional Aircraft Accessories has the most Overall Champion titles, including: 2010, 2009, 2006, 2005, and 2004.
  • Mini Indy racers reach speeds up to 27 miles per hour on five horsepower engines!