page_title: Pittsburgh International Race Complex
section_title: The track
hierarchical_section_title: Pittsburgh International Race Complex / The track
caption_attribution_description: English: Ariel image of the entire facility, including the South Track addition
context_page_description: Pittsburgh International Race Complex is an auto racing road course located in Wampum, Pennsylvania. Pitt Race hosts amateur and professional automobile, motorcycle, and karting events.
context_section_description: Pittsburgh International Race Complex offers three track configurations. The North track configuration is 1.6 miles and the South track covers 1.2 miles.  The full course is 2.78 miles 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.  In 2017 the track will host the 8th round of the MotoAmerica Championship.
  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.
  The 0.82 mile 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.
caption: Aerial photo of the Pitt Race facility, including the South Track addition
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