July 11-13, 2025
Flickr Gallery for 2024 Historics – Click the image above to view the entire album
Feel the roar of vintage horsepower at the PVGP Historics, held at the Pittsburgh International Race Complex.
If you’re drawn to speed, muscle, and raw racing energy, this is your weekend. Since 2004, racers from across the country have converged on this 2.8-mile purpose-built track, just 40 miles northwest of Pittsburgh, for intense wheel-to-wheel battles featuring iconic cars from the golden era of racing. Expect to see legends like Mustangs, Corvettes, Jaguars, BMWs, Porsches, and Alfa Romeos in action.
Stroll through the open paddock to get up close to the machines and meet the drivers. Enjoy the racing from multiple vantage points around the track. Food trucks, beverage stations, and sponsor displays—including Helltown Brewing, the Official Beer of the PVGP—are located throughout the facility.
There’s more than just spectating—take part in the action with race car lunch rides, autocross sessions, and karting. Special spectator parking areas and on-site activities make it a full-throttle experience for fans of all ages.
Race Schedule
Race Groups
Race Entries
Pitt Race Visitor Information
Get Your Tickets Now
Front Gate Admission
The single-day admission cost is $25 per person per day when purchased in advance through this website. The price at the gate will be $30. Children 12 and under are free. 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 through our Vivenu portal above.
Autocross – NEW!
In partnership with the North Hills Sports Car Club, the PVGP is hosting a relaxed, low-pressure Autocross event on the Vehicle Dynamics Area (VDA) at Pitt Race on the weekend. This is a perfect opportunity for seasoned autocrossers to get quality seat time and for newcomers to experience the excitement of autocross in a welcoming, beginner-friendly environment. Entry is $25 per session, in addition to your general gate admission. Your entry allows you to drive your vehicle into the facility, where you’ll be directed to a designated parking area near the VDA once your runs are complete, so you can stick around and enjoy the races.
There will be morning and afternoon sessions. Each session includes a quick car tech and track walk-through.
- Saturday, July 12: 9:00 am – noon
- Saturday, July 12: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Sunday, July 13: 9:00 am – noon
- Sunday, July 13: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
VIP Parking on Spectator Hill
If you want the ultimate view, claim your spot atop Spectator Hill for $30 per day. Bring your tailgate setup or pop-up tent and spend the day watching vintage racers carve through turns 1 to 3 before roaring down the straightaway into Coyote Gulch. Keep your eyes peeled as they reappear at turn 7 and snake through to turn 12 — all from one unbeatable perch.
Reserve your spot, park with fellow enthusiasts, and make your race weekend even more memorable.
Water Tower Car Corral Parking
Drive your car to the races and join the Car Corral. Special parking is available below the water tower on the hill overlooking the back straightaway and final turn of the track. It’s a great way to watch the races and see a wide variety of cars. Just a $10 donation per car per day is required, in addition to your admission at the gate. There are no public parking options within the facility other than Spectator Hill ($30).
Charity Track Rides
Every Saturday and Sunday during lunch break, you can live the dream with our PVGP Track Rides for Charity! Climb into the passenger seat of a roaring muscle car — maybe a legendary Shelby Cobra, a classic Mustang or Camaro, or even a modern-day Porsche — and feel the rush as you lap our 2.8-mile racetrack. Prefer a touch of British charm? Take your pick from iconic marques like Triumph, MG, Lotus, or Austin-Healey.
For just $50 per lap, you’ll get an unforgettable 5-minute ride alongside one of our generous vintage racers or professional instructors. While they won’t be pushing race speeds, you’ll still soak in the thrilling sights, sounds, and smells of a true vintage race lap.
The best part? Every ride helps fuel our mission to support local charities. Our drivers graciously donate their time — and their tires and fuel — to give you this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
So hold tight, and make some memories while making a difference!
Race Like a Pro on the World-Class Wilson Karting Track
Feel the rush and put your driving skills to the test on the world-class Wilson Karting Circuit — a thrilling .83-mile track designed to deliver pure adrenaline. Climb into a high-performance kart and hit speeds up to 45 MPH as you carve through tight corners and blast down straightaways that challenge rookies and seasoned racers alike.
Everything you need is included: your kart, fuel, and all required safety gear. Just bring your sense of adventure and closed-toe shoes — we’ll handle the rest. Drivers must be between 5 feet and 6 feet 2 inches tall, with no age limits — so it’s the perfect thrill for kids, teens, and grown-up speed demons alike.
Whether you’re chasing bragging rights with friends or just want to see how fast you can go, karting at Pitt Race is an experience you won’t forget. Grab the wheel, grip it tight, and see if you’ve got what it takes to master the circuit!
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, an .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
Visit Beaver County
Just 30 minutes northwest of Pittsburgh along the Beaver and Ohio Rivers, Beaver County offers countryside serenity amidst rolling hills, hardwood forests, river valleys, and streams, minutes from big city amenities. Getting there is easy with immediate access to the PA Turnpike for those fun road-trip adventures, family vacations, and weekend getaways. Get Details
