Pittrace/ Beaver run

scot smith · Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2012 10:12 am Post subject: Pittrace/ Beaver run

Three of us live in Northern NY and thinking of driving 8 or 9 hours down there for a couple days of practice the first week of Oct. so we can get some seat time in. Would prefer to go to F1 outdoors but not open for practice. We are going to NJMP the end of OCT. so looking for something different. My questions is is it worth the drive? Would we be better off going somewhere else? Not sure if there is anything else. Thanks

Chuck Parker · Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2012 1:14 pm Post subject:

Njmp is my home track, I put Beaver Run on the same playing field as NJMP. I would say it's worth the trip. NJMP rarely lets you practice full track, because rentals run on half. Both times Ive been to Beaver Run I ran the full track and took a break several times because rentals were coming on the track. I dont remember if they make you leave the track for the rentals. A little further drive is NCMP, been on there with rentals. NCMP is my favorite, I grew up about an hour from New Castle. The other two are a tie for me.

Chuck Parker · Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2012 1:16 pm Post subject:

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Dan Haynes · Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2012 1:20 pm Post subject:

They won't let you on at the same time as the rentals. Dan Schlosser will probably be on here soon. He would be the one to talk to.
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Jeff DeMello · Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2012 3:54 pm Post subject:

Dans at NCMP this weekend!, it's a great shifter kart track it's worth a trip out..
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Ron Dodson · Joined: 27 Aug 2009 Posts: 51

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October looks wide open on practice from 12-7 most days. As long as it says "practice" or "rentals/practice" you're fine. Full track.

Only down time is if/when they have some rentals waiting to go out and if Kid Karts are there (they obviously are out there by themselves). But for the most part its enough to take a break, make some adjustments and head back out

$25/driver until you give up for the day.

Dan Haynes · Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2012 8:17 pm Post subject:

The breaks are nice because it gives you time to make adjustments.

The track itself is great. Nice elevation changes and a combination of quick, sharp turns and long fast sweepers. You won't be disappointed.
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scot smith · Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2012 5:35 am Post subject:

Sounds great, thanks for the replies. How about some advise on where to stay? Looking for something clean, safe and nice. Good food and drink also. If you have any ideas that would be great. Gonna be there late afternoon on Wed. Oct. 3rd and then Thurs. and Fri.. Really looking forward to it. How about gearing, we are all running ICC's? Thanks

Dan Haynes · Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2012 9:07 am Post subject:

There are a few hotels nearby...most natably Holiday Inn

(http://www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/beaver-falls/beapa/hoteldetail?sicreative=9656711713&sicontent=0&sitrackingid=45970255&cm_mmc=Google-PS-HolidayInn-_-G+B-AMER-%255BUSA%255D-East-_-%255BUSA%255D-%2528PA%2529-Beaver%252BFalls-BEAPA-_-holiday+inn+beaver+falls+pa&siclientid=1952)

There is also a Super 8 right down the road from Holiday Inn.

There are a few others but they are smaller locally owned.

These are all less that about 2 miles from the track.

Then there is my house about 10 minutes away!!! And DeMellos is not much further than that Laughing

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Noah Stark · Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2012 1:48 pm Post subject:

Gear for around 78-80mph top speed. Track record is a high 53 in an ICC. Track normally runs clockwise, but if there is nobody else there, throw down a few laps counter clockwise. Different and cool. Let us know or PM me when you are heading down. Between myself and my buddies, I can maybe scrape together a few more of us shifties so we can all have some fun.
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scot smith · Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2012 8:14 am Post subject:

Hey Noah that would be awesome. We will as of now be there Oct. 4 and 5th.

Noah Stark · Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2012 6:07 pm Post subject:

Everything is looking good for Friday. Should be a good turnout of shifters. Anyone else interested, come on out. Noon til dusk open practice for I believe only $25. Track should be pretty open as the kids are still in school.
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Bernard Muminovic · Joined: 24 Jul 2009 Posts: 610

Awesome Scot! It should be a blast for you guys Smile

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Jeff DeMello · Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2012 7:49 am Post subject:

I might take bobs kart out
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scot smith · Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2012 12:22 pm Post subject:

Thanks guys, we had a great two days. It was blast running backwards. Really enjoyed meeting you guys and Dennis is awesome. The Pittrace crew and facility where perfect. We are going to try and make it an annual trip the first week in Oct., its a good time for us to get away. You guys should come and do the last North East Shifter Series with us at NJMP OCT. 26, 27.