Speed Kentucky to Open UTV Assembly Facility in Owsley County, Kentucky

Speed Kentucky, a venture led by off-road racer Robby Gordon, will open a $1.47 million final assembly and distribution facility in Booneville, Owsley County, Kentucky. The project is expected to create 60 full-time jobs.

First Eastern U.S. operation for Speed UTV

The facility will assemble and distribute Speed UTV models for customers across the region. Governor Andy Beshear called it the largest investment on record for Owsley County. First hires are expected in spring 2027.

Robby Gordon, co-founder of Speed Kentucky said:

“We’re excited to bring Speed UTV’s first Eastern U.S. operation to Kentucky and grateful to the state and local community for helping make this opportunity possible.”

State incentives

The Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority preliminarily approved a 15-year incentive agreement worth up to $1.3 million under the Kentucky Business Investment program, plus up to $30,000 through the Kentucky Enterprise Initiative Act.