Open Track organized by
Pitt Race
Fri, Aug 10, 2018

Pitt Race Full Track Test & Tune

Pittsburgh International Race Compl

About this event

Test and Tune is non-timed, non-competition track time for licensed racers, time trial drivers and approved Pitt Race PDE Group 3 drivers. This program is designed for those seeking additional seat time for driver improvement, vehicle and chassis tuning, and for those who want practice time on the Pitt Race circuit prior to a race event. This program permits advanced passing rules in order to maximize the use of time spent on the track. This is also a great opportunity to shake down your car or test for an upcoming race.

This event will likely have a large number of SCCA racers testing for the Regional Race weekend. Please be aware that the schedule will change as the number and type of entries are received. We will do our best to maximize each run groups track time but we will not know the schedule until closer to the event. 

Walk-ups will be accepted if there is space for that specific car in the appropriate run group. Walk-ups are only accepted Friday morning. 

No instructor feedback will be offered by Pitt Race. Once the Pitt Race race-control officials know the number and types of cars coming, they will divide the cars into groups of similar configurations and performance. The goal is to give every team and driver as much track time as possible. Pitt Race reserves the right to modify the run groups at any time during the day.

All test days are open to the public for spectating and fans are encouraged to come watch their favorite drivers and teams practice.

$200 per car for ½ day (Afternoon sessions ONLY)

$300 per car for full day

Test & Tune Daily Protocol:

  • Participants may enter the property Thursday, August 10th, beginning at 6pm and stay overnight into the morning of this event. Please try to arrive no later than 11pm and do not paddock in an electrical powered spot or garage unless you have pre-purchased the spot. 
  • Registration begins at 7:15 a.m., followed by a mandatory driver’s meeting at 8:00 a.m. Half day participants drivers meeting will be no later than 1pm. If you arrive after the drivers meeting you must see the lead instructor before you will be given access to the track.
  • No race engines may be started before 8:00 a.m. or after 6:00 p.m. You will be asked to shut off your engine and it may result in a penalty with reduced track time for your vehicle.
  • Test & Tune on-track sessions generally begin at 8:30 a.m. and run until 530 p.m., but any given Test & Tune schedule is subject to adjustments and modifications 
  • Pitt Race determines the schedule and run groups based on enrollment. In the interest of safety, Pitt Race reserves the right to limit the number of participants on the track at any time.

DUE TO CAR COUNT we are running the following modified 3 run group schedule:

 

8:30 AM 8:55 AM SC
9:00 AM 9:25 AM SB/BB
9:30 AM 9:55 AM OW
10:00 AM 10:20 AM SC
10:25 AM 10:45 AM SB/BB
10:50 AM 11:10 AM OW
11:15 AM 11:35 AM SC
11:40 AM 12:00 PM SB/BB
12:05 PM 12:25 PM OW
12:30 PM 1:30 PM Lunch
1:30 PM 1:55 PM SC
2:00 PM 2:25 PM SB/BB
2:30 PM 2:55 PM OW
3:00 PM 3:20 PM SC
3:25 PM 3:45 PM SB/BB
3:50 PM 4:10 PM OW
4:15 PM 4:35 PM SC
4:40 PM 5:00 PM SB/BB
5:05 PM 5:25 PM OW

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Event requirements

Driver Requirements:

  • All drivers must present proof of a current competition license or have documentation from Pitt Race HPDE or other program that shows the driver is in the advanced group. We will accept valid license credentials from: SCCA, NASA Competition or HPDE4 license, Professional Sports Car Racing, VSCDA, SVRA, Vintage National License, VRG, RCCA, NASCAR, CART, FIA, or EMRA. Certificates documenting the completion of a racing course from an accredited driving school within the past 12 months may also be accepted.
  • Shoes that cover the entire foot must be worn while on track. (No open toe shoes of any kind are permitted. This includes Crocs type shoes, Sandals, etc.)
  • Long pants and long sleeved shirts are required for participation.
  • Helmets Snell certified with the following ratings are accepted: SA2015, SA2010, SAH2010, M2015, and M2010.  Note; The 2005 rated helmets are no longer acceptable for Pitt Race Test and Tune or PDE events.
  • Drivers are required to bring their helmet to check-in for approval and helmet tech decal. The helmet will then be valid for the year indicated on the decal.
  • Drivers must bring Log Book or credential to check-in for approval if requested. 

Car Requirements:

  • For your safety and others participating, all cars must complete the Self Tech Form before driving on track. 
  • This program requires all drivers to use their own qualified vehicle.
  • Convertible vehicles with operational factory rollover protection system are allowed. This includes factory roll bars, pop up rollover protection, and reinforced a-pillars designed to provide rollover protection. The car must be driven with the convertible top in the up and locked position. Arm restraints are recommended.
  • All other convertibles require either an installed factory hard top or a four-point roll bar. If a roll bar is installed, the top of the driver’s helmet must be below the line from the top of the roll bar (not including padding) to the top of the windshield frame. Portions of the roll bar subject to contact by the drivers’ helmet must be padded with a non-resilient material with a minimum thickness of one-half inch. Arm restraints are recommended.
  • If you are unsure about your convertible compliance. Please call the track prior to completing registration so we can verify the use of the car.
  • Fully prepared road race competition cars and street cars are permitted.
  • Vehicles with a high center of gravity and narrow track, including SUV's, Cross-Overs, Mini Vans, and 4WD pickup trucks, are not permitted.
  • No passengers in any cars at any time, excluding approved instructors or coaches riding with a student. Instructors or coaches must be seated in the front passenger seat, and must have the same safety equipment as the driver. 
  • Pitt Race management reserves the right to deny access to the track to any driver or vehicle for safety concerns.   

Manned Corner Stations
Pitt Race provides emergency services and corner workers. Please attempt to get disabled cars to a designated safe zone and remain in car while waiting for assistance from the flag worker or Fire/Rescue.

Support Crews
Support crews are responsible for their own safety during Test & Tune Days. The paddock speed limit is 10 miles per hour for all vehicles. All hot-pit traffic is ONE-WAY; violators will be noted. Please pay attention to traffic in the paddocks and pits at all times. No person under 16 years of age is permitted in the pits at any time. No alcoholic beverages are allowed in the pits or paddocks.

Recycling/Waste Fluid
Trash receptacles and liquid recycling stations are located behind the North Track garage area.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT POUR OIL, GASOLINE, and ANTIFREEZE OR OTHER FLUIDS ON THE GROUND OR PAVEMENT.

Please contact Pitt Race personnel if you have any questions about the containment of waste fluids

FUEL
Sunoco Racing Fuel is the official fuel of Pitt Race. The following grades are available at the facility pay-at-the-pump station.

·         Leaded 110 Octane

·         Unleaded 100 Octane

·         Premium Unleaded 93 Octane

Garages

If you are interested in renting a garage for this event please call the track at (724)535-1000. Please note that this is a separate reservation from the weekend rental you may have scheduled with another organization

 

Entries (37)

AH
Aaron Hmel
CD
Chip Dittrich
DP
Daniel Pyanowski
GM
Gary Machiko
TW
Tim Westenberg
GM
Garry Moorman
DC
David Ciufo
JS
Joseph Sammut

Pittsburgh International Race Compl

Wampum, PA
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