Pittsburgh International Race Complex

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Pittsburgh International Race Complex
Pittsburgh International Raceway Track Map
Location 201 Pendale Road
Wampum, Pennsylvania
Time zone UTC−5 (UTC−4 DST)
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Owner Jim & Kathy Stout
(2011–present)
Broke ground December 2001; 22 years ago (2001-12)
Opened 1 July 2002; 22 years ago (2002-07-01)
Architect Alan Wilson
Former names BeaveRun Motorsports Complex (2002–2011)
Major events Current:
Trans-Am Series (2018, 2024)
Atlantic Championship (2015–present)
ChampCar Endurance Series
(2014–present)
PVGP Historics at Pitt Race
(2004–present)
Former:
MotoAmerica
Championship of Pittsburgh (2017–2023)
F3 Americas (2018–2019)
F4 USA (2018–2019)
Full Circuit (2015–present)
Length 2.780 mi (4.473 km)
Turns 19
Lap record 1:31.172 (United States Keith Grant, {{{record_team}}}, 2020, Formula Atlantic)
MotoAmerica Circuit (2017–present)
Length 2.781 mi (4.475 km)
Turns 21
Lap record 1:40.550 (United States Cameron Beaubier, {{{record_team2}}}, 2020, Superbike)
Original North Circuit (2002–present)
Length 1.600 mi (2.575 km)
Turns 8
South Circuit (2015–present)
Length 1.200 mi (1.931 km)
Turns 8

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

File:Pitt Race Ariel Photo.jpg
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 1.600 mi (2.575 km) and the South track covers 1.200 mi (1.931 km). The full course is 2.780 mi (4.474 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.[citation needed]

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]

File:Corvette C5 NASA Pitt Race.jpg
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

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 1.600 mi (2.575 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 1.200 mi (1.931 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]

Lap records

As of September 2020, the fastest official race lap records at the Pittsburgh International Race Complex are listed as:

Category Time Driver Vehicle Event
Full Circuit: 4.473 km (2015–present)[8]
Formula Atlantic 1:31.172[9][10] Keith Grant Swift 016.a 2020 Pittsburgh Atlantic Championship round
Formula Regional 1:33.163[11] Dakota Dickerson Ligier JS F3 2019 Pittsburgh F3 Americas round
Trans-Am 1:39.309[12] Lawrence Loshak Chevrolet Camaro 2018 Keystone Speedfest
Formula 4 1:41.545[13] Joshua Car Crawford F4-16 2018 Pittsburgh F4 United States round
MotoAmerica Circuit: 4.475 km (2017–present)[8]
Superbike 1:40.550[14] Cameron Beaubier Yamaha YZF-R1 2020 Pittsburgh MotoAmerica round
Supersport 1:43.021[15] Garrett Gerloff Yamaha YZF-R6 2017 Pittsburgh MotoAmerica round

Gallery

  • Datsun 240Z Pitt Race.jpg

    Datsun 240Z at Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix

  • WKA Karting at Pitt Race.jpg

    WKA Race on the Wilson Circuit

  • Pitt Race Track Geometry.jpg

    Detailed Geometry Track Map of Pitt Race

  • AutoX Pitt Race .jpg

    Steel City AutoX at Pitt Race

References

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External links

  • PittRace.com - Official site of Pittsburgh International Race Complex

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