UMA: Asia’s First Technical Motorsport Academy
United Motorsports Academy (UMA), founded in 2023, is Asia’s first technical motorsport academy, bridging the gap between aspiring engineers and the global motorsport industry through advanced education and hands-on, trackside experience with top international teams.
Through programs such as L.I.M.E (Launchpad for Indian Motorsport Engineers), UMA Bootcamp & UMA Race Ready, students are given direct exposure to GT and Endurance Racing with, with internships at Porsche Sprint Cup Iberica, 6 Hours of Abu Dhabi and the 24 Hours of Dubai.
UMA develops India’s next-generation of motorsport engineers with technical skills, practical racing experience, and global insights, becoming a hub for engineering excellence.
The Mind Behind India’s First
Technical Motorsport Academy
Omkar Rane is the founder of United Motorsports Academy (UMA) and D&O Motorsports, with a strong foundation in motorsport engineering.
Before establishing UMA, Omkar gained trackside experience with Audi in GT3 racing, combining practical exposure with academic knowledge.
At UMA, his vision is to:
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Democratize motorsport education in India
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Focus on hands - on training and indigenous solutions
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Empower the next generation of motorsport engineers with the skills and mindset to excel in the global racing arena.
The Journey At UMA
Multiple, introductory online workshops that allow the learners to select the pathway most suitable to them.
Hands-on summer internships to learn the basic skills required in a 25-day program taught by D&O Motorsports
3 Levels of knowledge delivery, Basic - Proficient - Advanced.
"Flipped Classroom" methodology for maximum value delivery.
Exams to be answered to obtain referrals for Advanced Universities / Industries.
UMA - Journey In Motorsports
