Pittsburgh International Race Complex
Pittsburgh International Raceway Track Map
Pittsburgh International Raceway Track Map
Location201 Pendale Road
Wampum, Pennsylvania
Time zoneUTC−5 (UTC−4 DST)
Coordinates40°50′56.314″N 80°20′31.772″W / 40.84897611°N 80.34215889°W / 40.84897611; -80.34215889
OwnerJim & Kathy Stout
(2011–present)
Broke groundDecember 2001 (2001-12)
Opened1 July 2002 (2002-07-01)
ArchitectAlan Wilson
Former namesBeaveRun Motorsports Complex (2002–2011)
Major eventsCurrent:
MotoAmerica
Championship of Pittsburgh (2017–2023)
ChampCar Endurance Series
(2014–present)
PVGP Historics at Pitt Race
(2004–present)
Future:
Trans-Am Series (2018, 2024)
Former:
F3 Americas (2018–2019)
Websitehttp://pittrace.com/
Full Circuit (2015–present)
Length2.780 miles (4.473 km)
Turns19
Race lap record1:31.172 (United States Keith Grant, Swift 016.a, 2020, Formula Atlantic)
MotoAmerica Circuit (2017–present)
Length2.781 miles (4.475 km)
Turns21
Race lap record1:40.550 (United States Cameron Beaubier, Yamaha YZF-R1, 2020, Superbike)
Original North Circuit (2002–present)
Length1.600 miles (2.575 km)
Turns8
South Circuit (2015–present)
Length1.200 miles (1.931 km)
Turns8

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

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.

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

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:

CategoryTimeDriverVehicleEvent
Full Circuit: 4.473 km (2015–present)[8]
Formula Atlantic1:31.172[9][10]Keith GrantSwift 016.a2020 Pittsburgh Atlantic Championship round
Formula Regional1:33.163[11]Dakota DickersonLigier JS F32019 Pittsburgh F3 Americas round
Trans-Am1:39.309[12]Lawrence LoshakChevrolet Camaro2018 Keystone Speedfest
Formula 41:41.545[13]Joshua CarCrawford F4-162018 Pittsburgh F4 United States round
MotoAmerica Circuit: 4.475 km (2017–present)[8]
Superbike1:40.550[14]Cameron BeaubierYamaha YZF-R12020 Pittsburgh MotoAmerica round
Supersport1:43.021[15]Garrett GerloffYamaha YZF-R62017 Pittsburgh MotoAmerica round

References

  1. 1 2 Ledger, Louise Carroll For The. "Transformation continues at former BeaveRun". Ellwood City Ledger. Retrieved 2017-06-14.
  2. ↑ "Championship of Pittsburgh". MotoAmerica. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
  3. ↑ "Beaver County's Pitt Race 'is like driving school on steroids'". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved 2017-07-18.
  4. 1 2 3 Curti, Chuck. "Motorsports facility promises to stimulate area driving enthusiasts and local economy". Timesonline.com. Retrieved 20 June 2017.
  5. ↑ "Tracks For The Little Guy: Designer Alan Wilson Focuses On The Club Level". Autoweek. Retrieved 15 June 2017.
  6. ↑ "Road course expansion in works at BeaveRun". Timesonline.com. Retrieved 2017-08-03.
  7. ↑ "BeaveRun racetrack ready to proceed with expansion". Timesonline.com. Retrieved 2017-08-03.
  8. 1 2 "Pittsburgh International Race Complex - Racing Circuits". Racingcircuits.info. 4 February 2023. Retrieved 5 February 2023.
  9. ↑ "Formula Atlantic Track Records". Retrieved 3 October 2023.
  10. ↑ "FRP at PIRC in June 2020 Atlantic Etc. Provisional Race 1 Results" (PDF). 20 June 2020. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
  11. ↑ "F3 Champ. Rd 6/7/8 & F4 Champ. Rd 4/5/6 F3 Americas Round 7 Race (35:00 Time) started at 9:04:17" (PDF). 23 June 2019. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
  12. ↑ "2018 Trans Am Championship Presented by Pirelli Pittsburgh International Race Complex August 3 - 5, 2018 Round 5 - TA/TA3/TA4 Provisional TA Race Results" (PDF). 5 August 2018. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
  13. ↑ "2018 F4 United States Championship powered by Honda PittRace - Round 11 Official Race Result" (PDF). 5 August 2018. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
  14. ↑ "2020 Motoamerica Superbikes at Pittsburgh HONOS Superbike Race 2 (17 Laps) started at 15:15:54" (PDF). 8 September 2020. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
  15. ↑ "2017 Championship of Pittsburgh Supersport & Superstock 600 Supersport & Superstock 600 Race 2" (PDF). 27 August 2017. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
  • PittRace.com - Official site of Pittsburgh International Race Complex
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