Pittsburgh International Race Complex (Pitt Race), the premiere motorsports destination in the Ohio Valley, features more than 3 miles of racing, karting driving, and training track surfaces on 400 acres for customers, racers, and companies who are passionate about motorsports. Just 45 minutes from Pittsburgh, PA, Pitt Race is more than a racing facility. It is a motorsports destination with an array of visiting groups as well as training, karting, education, and corporate programs for novice to experienced track and driving enthusiasts. Show Fuel pumps carrying 93 and 100 octane are available on-site at the Pitt Race complex. The Pitt Race concession stand will not be open during Track Night events. Please plan to bring your own food and plenty of cold beverages to keep you hydrated between sessions. Track Map
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Track ImagesHelmet RentalPitt Race has a limited number of open face helmets available to rent for $10 per night. For more information, or to reserve an appropriately sized helmet for an upcoming event, please contact the track at (724) 535-1000. Payment by cash or credit card will be processed on-site. Circuit History The track also runs a program called Total Vehicle Control (TVC). It provides instruction in situational awareness, driving dynamics, skid control, emergency braking, and accident avoidance techniques. The program is targeted at commercial and emergency vehicle drivers as well as individuals. The 0.82 mile kart track was designed by Alan Wilson. It plays host to several major kart series including WKA and USPKS as well as featuring 9.5 hp rental karts. The idea for the track came from two area attorneys, who attracted local investors to assist in the funding the facility.The track broke ground in December 2001. It officially opened on July 1, 2002 as BeaveRun Motorsports Complex. It included a 1.6 mile road course, a 0.82 mile kart track, and a six-acre skidpad used for
driver training and autocross. In 2004, work began on a one-mile addition to the main track with trees being cleared and plans drawn up, but the project was put on hold in 2006. A 12,000 square-foot event center overlooking the North Track was also constructed at this time. Pittsburgh International Race Complex
Pittsburgh International Race Complex (commonly known as Pitt Race) is an auto racing road course located in Wampum, Pennsylvania. Pitt Race hosts amateur and professional automobile, motorcycle, and karting events. The track[edit]Aerial photo of the Pitt Race facility, including the South Track addition Pittsburgh International Race Complex offers three track configurations. The North track configuration is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) and the South track covers 1.2 mi (1.9 km). The full course is 2.78 mi (4.47 km) in length and combines both the North and South track. All tracks feature significant elevation change throughout and were designed to follow the natural terrain. Pitt Race hosts many different sports car series such as SCCA and NASA, as well as holding track days and open tests for both cars and motorcycles.[1] Since 2017 the track has been host of the MotoAmerica Championship[2] The Tracks hosts a FIM Grade 1 License. The track also runs a program called Total Vehicle Control (TVC). It provides instruction in situational awareness, driving dynamics, skid control, emergency braking, and accident avoidance techniques. The program is targeted at commercial and emergency vehicle drivers as well as individuals.[3] C5 Corvette at NASA Event The 0.82 mi (1.32 km) kart track was designed by Alan Wilson. It plays host to several major kart series including WKA and USPKS as well as featuring 9.5 hp rental karts.[4] History[edit]The idea for the track came from two area attorneys, who attracted local investors to assist in the funding for the facility.[5] The track broke ground in December 2001. It officially opened on July 1, 2002 as BeaveRun Motorsports Complex.[4] It included a 1.6 mi (2.6 km) road course, a 0.82 mi (1.32 km) kart track, and a six-acre skidpad used for driver training and autocross.[4] In 2004, work began on a one-mile addition to the main track with trees being cleared and plans drawn up, but the project was put on hold in 2006.[6] A 12,000 square-foot event center overlooking the North Track was also constructed at this time.[7] In 2011 the track was bought by Jim and Kathy Stout, and re-branded as "Pittsburgh International Race Complex." A three-stage renovation of the facility began soon after. The South Track addition, which added 1.2 mi (1.9 km) of track, was the largest update to the facility and was completed in 2015. It can be run as its own circuit or run combined with the North Track. An expanded Vehicle Dynamics Area was also part of the facility renovations. Both the North and South Tracks were repaved in 2017. A new timing and scoring building, located on pit lane of the north track, was also completed in 2017.[1] Gallery[edit]
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How long is Pitt Race Track?The North Track, originally opened in 2002, is 1.6 miles long and the South Track, which was added in 2011, covers 1.2 miles. Combined, the full course is 2.78 miles in length and features significant elevation changes, following the natural terrain that winds throughout the 427-acre property.
Who owns Pittsburgh International Raceway?- Less than 40 miles from its namesake, lies Pittsburgh International Race Complex. More widely known as Pitt Race to its fans and followers, the track has been under significant development by owners Kathy and Jim Stout since their purchase of the facility in 2011.
What is Pitt run?Pittsburgh International Race Complex (commonly known as Pitt Race) is an auto racing road course located in Wampum, Pennsylvania. Pitt Race hosts amateur and professional automobile, motorcycle, and karting events.
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