Announcement
NHSCC at the PVGP Historics
The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix, in partnership with the North Hills Sports Car Club, is hosting a relaxed, low-pressure Autocross event on the Vehicle Dynamics Area (VDA) at Pitt Race on Saturday, July 12, and Sunday, July 13.
Cost: $25 per session (Must also purchase gate entry.)
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 just $25 per session, in addition to your 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
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What is Autocross?
The fastest growing form of motorsport today is one in which the deftness of the driver and agility of the car is more important than pure speed. This sport is called Autocross or Solo. Imagine if you will, a track meet on wheels. You approach the starting line one at a time, helmet on, firmly belted into your car. You look onto a large parking lot that has been transformed into a complex serpentine course with the addition of a large number of traffic cones and white gypsum lines.Your challenge is to try to drive through this course as quickly as possible without hitting the cones. Each displaced cone adds two seconds to your score. Essentially it's you against the clock, figured to 1/1000th of a second. Even though this may sound difficult, it is great fun and leads to a great deal of satisfaction when you do it right. The secret to winning is usually taking the best "line" through the course while maintaining speed and smoothness, but sometimes slower is faster. During a run, which usually lasts about one minute, you will make thousands of driving decisions and really feel the car working under you.
Autocross is a low budget, low pressure sport in which almost anyone can participate, usually in the same car they drive to work. It is a safe, fun way to experience the thrills of competition driving.
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Autocross is a low budget, low pressure sport in which almost anyone can participate, usually in the same car they drive to work. It is a safe, fun way to experience the thrills of competition driving.
Attend An Event