Pittsburgh International Race Complex
Pittsburgh International Race Complex at a glance
- Location
- Wampum, Pennsylvania
- Type
- road course
- Length
- 2.779 mi (4.473 km)
- Turns
- 19
- Direction
- clockwise
- Surface
- asphalt
- Opened
- 2002
- Owner
- Sold in 2025; formerly Jim and Kathy Stout
- Address
- 201 Pendale Road
- Website
- pittrace.com
Track map and layout
Pittsburgh International Race Complex, universally known as PittRace, was built in two stages on hilly terrain in western Pennsylvania and could be run as three distinct configurations. The original North Track, opened in 2002 and designed by circuit architect Alan Wilson, is a 1.6-mile, 8-turn layout that follows the natural contours of the site with significant elevation change throughout. A South Track was added in stages, finally completed in 2015 after new owners Jim and Kathy Stout took over the facility, adding a 1.2-mile, 8-turn section. Combined, the North and South Tracks formed the 2.779-mile, 19-turn Full Circuit, with a related 2.781-mile, 21-turn Motorcycle Circuit configuration used for MotoAmerica weekends. The facility closed permanently at the end of November 2025 after being sold, so all configurations described here reflect the track as it operated through its final full season.
Configurations
| Layout | Length | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| North Track | 1.6 mi | Original 2002 layout, 8 turns |
| South Track | 1.2 mi | Added in stages, completed 2015, 8 turns |
| Full Circuit | 2.779 mi | Combined North and South Tracks, 19 turns |
| Motorcycle Circuit | 2.781 mi | 21-turn configuration used for MotoAmerica events |
Events and race weekends
PittRace's marquee events included Trans-Am Series and Formula Regional Americas/F4 US dates, MotoAmerica superbike weekends from 2017 to 2023, and the long-running Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix, which used the circuit from 2004 through 2025. The track also hosted a steady calendar of SCCA and NASA club racing, its own resident HPDE and motorcycle track-day programs, and N2 Track Days motorcycle events. All racing activity ceased with the facility's closure at the end of the 2025 season. The circuit closed permanently on November 30, 2025, so none of these events (Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix, MotoAmerica Pittsburgh round, Trans-Am Series round) run here any longer.
Getting there and parking
PittRace was located in Wampum, Pennsylvania, just off the PA Turnpike at the Beaver Valley exit, roughly 45 miles northwest of downtown Pittsburgh, making Pittsburgh International Airport the closest major commercial gateway.
- Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) · about 50 min drive
The facility has permanently closed following its 2025 sale; historical information here describes the track as it operated through its final season and should not be used to plan a visit.
Hotels and camping near Pittsburgh International Race Complex
Visitors historically based themselves in Beaver Falls, New Castle or Cranberry Township, all within about 15-30 minutes of the track, though the facility offered on-site camping passes for overnight stays during event weekends before it closed.
Where to look
Beaver Falls, New Castle and Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, all roughly 15-30 minutes from the former track site.
Camping
On-site camping was available with purchased camping passes required for overnight stays; electric and garage reservations required a separate camping pass.
RV
RV camping was available on-site under the same camping-pass system as tent camping; specific hookup counts were not published.
Track days, driving experiences and lap records
Through its final seasons, PittRace hosted a full slate of club and driver-training activity: SCCA ran Track Night in America and regular club events, NASA held HPDE and club racing, motorcycle track days were run by N2 Track Days, and SCDA offered dedicated HPDE programs on the Full Circuit. The facility closed permanently at the end of November 2025 after its roughly 400-acre property was sold for an estimated $50 million, reportedly for redevelopment; no replacement road-racing facility in the immediate area has been announced.
Who runs days here
- SCCAcar
- NASAcar
- N2 Track Daysmotorcycle
- SCDAcar
Typical cost: One-day HPDE from roughly $399 with early registration in its final seasons
Lap records
| Category | Time | Driver | Car | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formula Atlantic (Full Circuit) | 1:31.172 | Keith Grant | Swift 016.a | 2020 |
| Superbike (Motorcycle Circuit) | 1:40.550 | Cameron Beaubier | Yamaha YZF-R1 | 2020 |
Spectator guide
PittRace's rolling, wooded terrain gave spectators elevated views over multiple sections of both the North and South Tracks, and the annual Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix drew large crowds who combined trackside viewing with a broader festival atmosphere before the facility's 2025 closure.
Weather
- Jul: warm, humid western Pennsylvania summer conditions, historically the setting for the Vintage Grand Prix weekend
History of Pittsburgh International Race Complex
BeaveRun to PittRace
The circuit now remembered as PittRace opened on July 1, 2002, as BeaveRun Motorsports Complex, built on hilly terrain in Wampum, Pennsylvania, roughly 45 miles northwest of Pittsburgh. Designer Alan Wilson followed the natural contours of the site to create a 1.6-mile, 8-turn North Track with significant elevation change, paired with a kart track and a skidpad used for driver training and autocross. Plans for a second loop began taking shape in 2004, with land cleared for what would become the South Track, but that project stalled in 2006 and sat unfinished for years.
New ownership and expansion
In 2011, Jim and Kathy Stout purchased the facility and rebranded it as Pittsburgh International Race Complex. The couple revived the stalled South Track project, finally completing it in 2015 as a 1.2-mile, 8-turn addition that, combined with the original North Track, created a 2.779-mile, 19-turn Full Circuit — one of the more technically demanding club circuits in the eastern United States. Under Stout ownership the track built a strong reputation with MotoAmerica, Trans-Am, Formula Regional Americas and F4 US, alongside the long-running Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix, and both the North and South Tracks were repaved in 2017.
Sale and closure
On October 1, 2025, it was announced that PittRace had been sold and would close permanently at the end of the season. The roughly 400-acre property reportedly sold for about $50 million, with early reporting suggesting the site could be redeveloped, potentially for a data center, though no formal redevelopment plan had been announced. The track's final event calendar wound down through November 2025, closing out 23 years of operation and ending its role as one of the primary club-racing, HPDE and motorcycle track-day venues serving the greater Pittsburgh region.
Frequently asked questions
Is Pittsburgh International Race Complex (PittRace) still open?+
No. The facility was sold in October 2025 and closed permanently at the end of the 2025 season, on November 30, 2025.
How long was the PittRace Full Circuit?+
The combined North and South Tracks formed a 2.779-mile, 19-turn Full Circuit; a related 2.781-mile, 21-turn configuration was used for MotoAmerica motorcycle events.
Why did PittRace close?+
The roughly 400-acre property was sold in a deal reported at about $50 million; early reporting pointed to possible redevelopment of the site, though no formal plan was announced publicly.
What is the difference between the North Track and South Track at PittRace?+
The North Track was the original 2002 layout (1.6 miles, 8 turns); the South Track was a 1.2-mile, 8-turn addition finally completed in 2015 after the original 2004-2006 construction attempt stalled.
What was the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix's connection to PittRace?+
The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix ran a race weekend at PittRace from 2004 through 2025, though the broader PVGP festival predates the circuit and continues on other Pittsburgh-area courses.
Who used to run track days at PittRace?+
SCCA, NASA, SCDA and N2 Track Days all ran regular car and motorcycle HPDE and club-racing events at the circuit before its 2025 closure.
Other tracks nearby
- Nelson Ledges Road Course · 47 mi · road course
- Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course · 121 mi · road course
- Summit Point Motorsports Park · 168 mi · road course
- Detroit Grand Prix · 173 mi · street circuit
- Grand Bend Motorplex · 183 mi · road course & oval
- Exhibition Place Street Circuit (Honda Indy Toronto) · 198 mi · historic circuit (defunct)
Facts checked against 4 sources including the official circuit website. Last reviewed 2026-09-09.