University of Northwestern Ohio

Alumni Events

2026 UNOH Alumni Night at Limaland Motorsports Park

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of racing, reconnecting, and summer fun! Join fellow University of Northwestern Ohio alumni and their families for an exclusive tailgate party and high-energy night at Limaland Motorsports Park.

Friday, July 17, 2026

Kick off the evening with a FREE Alumni Tailgate Party in the Pavilion starting at 4:30 PM.

Enjoy:

  • Complimentary food & beverages
  • Games and activities for all ages
  • UNOH SWAG
  • Time to reconnect with fellow alumni and friends

Feel free to bring your own cooler with adult beverages (no glass).

The tailgate runs until the racing action begins at 7:30 PM.

Registration

  • Registration opens May 1, 2026. We will post a link here and on social media.
  • Space is limited to the first 75 registrants — be sure to sign up early!

Please note: Race tickets and pit passes must be purchased separately.

Race Night Highlights

It’s Meet the Drivers Night, featuring:

  • Great Lakes Super Sprints (GLSS)
  • UMP Modifieds
  • Lock Sixteen Thunderstocks

Track Schedule:

  • Pits Open: 4:30 PM
  • Gates Open: 5:00 PM
  • Hot Laps: 6:30 PM
  • Racing Begins: 7:30 PM

 For full race details and track information, visit: www.limaland.com

Don’t Miss It!

Whether you’re a racing enthusiast or just looking for a fun night with the UNOH community, this is a summer event you won’t want to miss.

Reconnect. Celebrate. Experience the thrill of race night—UNOH style.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Interested in gaining visibility while supporting UNOH alumni programming? We offer a variety of sponsorship opportunities that provide meaningful engagement with our alumni community.

Sponsorship Options

 

ALUMNI VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

We’re looking for volunteers to help represent UNOH at the Alumni Booth during the 2026 Graduation at the Lima Civic Center on Sunday, June 14th.

This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow alumni, welcome new graduates and their families, and be part of a very special day!

Volunteer Shifts:

9:00–11:30 a.m.

11:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Volunteers will help greet alumni and guests, share information about alumni engagement opportunities, and celebrate our newest graduates before and after the ceremony. 

We will also provide lunch and offer some special UNOH merch as a thank-you!

Contact: Melanie Barnas-Simmons | alumni@unoh.edu

Alumni Relations

1441 N. Cable Rd.
Lima, Ohio 45805
Attn: Alumni Relations

 

Melanie Barnas-Simmons
Vice President of Institutional Advancement and Alumni Relations