July 26-28, 2024
Experience the heart-pounding thunder of the PVGP Historics at Pittsburgh International Race Complex. If you are looking for speed, muscle and thunder, this is the place to be. Since 2004, racers from all over the country have come to the 2.8-mile purpose-built track 40 miles northwest of Pittsburgh for fierce competition between the legends of the 60s and early 70s, including Mustangs, Corvettes, Jaguars, BMWs, Porsches and Alfa Romeos, to name a few.
See the cars and drivers in the expansive paddock and watch the races from several vantage points. Food/drink vendors and sponsors are located throughout the facility. Including Helltown Brewing, which is the “Official Beer of the PVGP.” That can be done if you feel the personal need for speed. For a donation to the charity, you can rent a kart and reach speeds up to 45 mph on the .82-mile karting track. Look for this event to grow in popularity and numbers in the coming years.
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Feature: 60th GT40 Reunion
The legendary GT40 turns 60 this year, and a grand reunion is planned in conjunction with the PVGP Historics. It seems not long ago that it was the first American car to win the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans. The mystique of this legendary car grows with time. This gathering will feature original GT40 race cars, recreations, and modern-day versions like the Ford GT. This is your chance to see them up close. The paddock and VDA at Pitt Race will be packed with GT40s and enthusiasts of this historic car. Track sessions on Friday, Saturday and Sunday with the featured GT40 Race on Sunday afternoon.
Many famous and historic GT40s will be in attendance, along with significant people who were involved in the development, racing and history of these fabulous cars. For information and details, visit the PVGP’s GT40 Reunion Homepage.
Feature: Historic Stock Car Racing Association (HSCRA)
This will be the first time the HSCRA will race in the PVGP. The HSCRA, renowned for its commitment to preserving and celebrating the history of stock car racing, will bring a new dimension to the PVGP Historics. The group is open to all stock cars that ran in one of the major NASCAR series. There are different classes for each era and type of car—even trucks. Scott Dolfi, who happens to be the Operations Manager at Pittsburgh International Race Complex, plans to race his 2016 Chevy Silverado, which ran in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.
NASCAR’s Joe Nemechek joins the field at Pitt Race. He last competed part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. 24 Toyota Supra. Nemechek has made the second most national series starts in NASCAR history. He claimed the record in 2019 after he passed seven-time Cup Series champion Richard Petty, but was surpassed by Kevin Harvick in 2021.[1] Nemechek won the 1992 NASCAR Busch Series championship.
Front Gate Admission
The single-day admission cost is $25 per person per day when purchased in advance through this website. Cost at the gate will be $30. Children 12 and under are free. Each ticket is good for a one-day entry that can be used on either Thursday, July 25, Friday, July 26, Saturday, July 27, or Sunday, July 28. Parking outside the gate is included at no cost. If you wish to park within the two special trackside car shows that can be done thru our Vivenu portal above.
VIP Parking on Spectator Hill
This special parking area on the top of Spectator Hill has an incredible track view. It costs $30 per day to park your car all day and throw a tailgate party or erect a pop-up tent. This fee is in addition to your admission to the gate. There are no public parking options within the facility other than Spectator Hill and the water tower since the GT40 Reunion is being staged in the Vehicle Dynamics Area all weekend.
Water Tower Car Corral Parking
Drive your car to the races and join the Car Corral. There is special parking below the water tower on the hill overlooking the back straightaway and final turn of the track. A great way to watch the races and see a wide variety of cars. It requires just a $10 donation per car per day. This is in addition to your admission at the gate. There are no public parking options within the facility other than Spectator Hill ($30) and the water tower since the GT40 Reunion is being staged in the Vehicle Dynamics Area all weekend.
GT40 Charity Track Rides
At lunchtime on Friday, Saturday and Sunday we conduct the PVGP Track Rides for Charity. To celebrate the 60th Reunion of the legendary GT40 we are offering a ride in a GT40 or Ford GT on the 2.8-mile racetrack. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to catch a ride in this racing icon. Your $60 donation benefits our charities. Rides are limited to 50 minutes each day so get your tickets now. Timing depends on track conditions and race schedule – rides are scheduled from noon until 12:50 PM each day.
Comcours d’ Lemons
The Concours d’ Lemons, a tongue-in-cheek show celebrating the Un-Best of the automotive world, clatters onto the driveway leading up to Spector Hill on Saturday, The inaugural appearance of the whimsical and irreverent event opens at 9:00 am. There are only a dozen cars registered so this will be a non judged show. A special parking area will be at the base of spectator Hill – just follow the signs.
Karting – All weekend
Take a spin on the world-class .83-mile Wilson Karting Circuit, where you can reach speeds of 45 MPH! The kart, gas, and all safety equipment are included. Closed-toe shoes are required. The drivers must be between 5′ and 6’2″ tall. No age requirements. Call 724.535.1000 to Get Details.
Pittsburgh International Race Complex is a 400-acre motorsports facility featuring a 2.8-mile road course with 19 corners and multiple elevation changes, a .83-mile-long Wilson Karting Track that is one of the fastest around, and a 6-acre skid pad for specialized training in performance and evasive driving maneuvers including autocross and drifting. Pitt Race offers something for everyone.
The full road racing course at Pitt Race features 19 turns following the natural elevation of the landscape of Western, PA. These hills and valleys are highlighted in an 85-foot vertical elevation change between turns 3 and 6 along with numerous blind turns and 4 high-speed straight-aways. Pitt Race provides something for all styles of racing, from technical sections and turns where lines mean everything to areas where high horsepower cars can stretch their legs. Spectator Hill provides the perfect perch for watching some great racing, with a view of about 70% of the track.
Directions
From Pittsburgh, take the PA Turnpike west toward Ohio and take Exit 13 Ellwood City/Beaver Falls. Go north on Route 18 for 2.6 miles and turn left into PIRC. Drive time from downtown Pittsburgh is 50 minutes.
Pittsburgh International Race Complex
201 Penndale Road
Wampum PA 16157
(724) 535-1000
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