AER 2024 PittRace Supplement

April 5 – 7, 2024

  • This event will feature practice sessions and a 2 hour qualifying race on Friday and 8 hour races on Saturday and Sunday.

  • Below lis link of PittRace’s eWaiver. All persons, adult and minors,  must complete a waiver to enter the track facility.  Please complete the waiver no earlier than 14 days prior to the event.  Those persons who do not complete the digital waiver beforehand, may fill out a waiver at the gate upon arrival, but please note that it may cause a delay at the gate as it takes several minutes to complete a waiver, especially if there are multiple persons in the vehicles. We strongly suggest that you complete the waiver early to reduce congestion at the gate.

    PittRace eWaiver

  • Make sure your AER waiver is up to date before you come to the track.  Go to race.americanenduranceracing.com then Edit Profile and select the Waivers tab to see your waiver status and re-send if needed.

  • Please obey the 25mph speed limit on Penndale out of respect for PittRace’s neighbors.

  • Race Protocol is offering tire sales, tire mounting, alignments and emergency repairs prior to and during the event and are located a short distance down the road from the front gate.   www.raceprotocol.com

  • You may enter the paddock after 6:00pm on Thursday.

  • Race cars will be teched in garages 7/8 on a first come first serve basis Thursday evening and Friday morning

  • See AER Staff to get non-race cars approved for HPDE

  • Spectators and guests are welcome and there will not be an admission fee.

  • Garages and electrical boxes are available to rent from PittRace. Call 724-535-1000 and ask for Brenda

  • Paddock on the asphalt only, do not park vehicles on the grass or “no parking” zones.

  • Camping is provided courtesy of AER on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. This means the gate will be open and staffed on those nights so you may come and go. Do not nail tent or awning legs to the asphalt.

  • The pre-reserved electrical power spots are for those customers only. It has 50 amp service so have an adapter if your RV runs on 30 amp.

  • No electrical cords can be run from a garage out to a trailer or RV.

  • Wood or other weight displacement materials must be used under all trailer or RV landing/leveling gear.

  • Quiet hours are 8pm – 8am. Do not operate race engines during quiet hours.

  • No vehicle testing, brake bedding, shift point checks, etc. on paddock roads or the skid pad area.

  • Pit bikes, golf carts, side-by-sides must be operated by a licensed driver. Paddock speed limit is 15mph.

  • If you put tape or anything else on the pit lane guiderail, take it off before you leave.

  • No drones.

  • Sunoco fuel is pay-at-the-pump with credit card only. Sunoco limits credit card transactions to 3x per card on the same day.
    Available grades are 93, 100, and 110 (110 is leaded)

  • Leave no tires.

  • All pets must always be leashed. Clean up after your pet.

Schedule

Thursday

6:00pm Paddock open to AER participants

7:00pm – 9:00pm Check in

Friday

8:00am – 8:30am Check in

8:30am – 9:00am Drivers Meeting

9:00am – 6:00pm Check in

9:00am – 12:00pm HPDE (approved: street cars, track cars, primary race cars, back up race cars)

10:00am – 12:00pm Mandatory Transponder/RFID check on pit lane.

12:00pm – 1:00pm Lunch Break

12:00pm – 1:00pm New Drivers Drivers Meeting (in classroom)

1:00pm – 2:00pm Practice (primary race cars)

2:30pm – 2:50pm Grid

3:00pm – 5:00pm Qualifying Race

5:15pm – 7:00pm Track Walk (nothing motorized or bicycles)

Saturday & Sunday

7:30am Drivers Meeting (Saturday only)

8:15am – 8:45am Grid

9:00am Race Start

5:00pm Race Checkers

5:30pm Podium

More Info

  • Three, 3 minute stops are required during Friday’s Qualifying Race

  • Five, 3 minute stops are required on Saturday & Sunday

  • The skid pad is off limits

  • Paddock speed is 15 mph

  • Quiet hours are 8pm – 8am. No race motors during this time.

  • The on site Sunoco pumps offer 93, 100, 110 (leaded) and are self-service, pay with credit card.  The pumps are limited to three purchases per card per day.

  • You are financially responsible for any damages you cause

    • Guardrail Per Foot – $32
    • Guardrail End Caps – $45
    • Tire Bundles – $175
    • Oil Dry (bag) – $15
    • Cold Fire (bottle) – $25
    • Purple K Fire Extinguisher – $300
    • Brake Markers – $25
    • Tire Disposal (per tire) – $3

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