Pittsburgh Raceway Park-Saturday 4/18/09
Thread Starter
Super Member
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 771
Likes: 13
From: USA
E550
Pittsburgh Raceway Park-Saturday 4/18/09
Like the title says, I'm planning on going to Pittsburgh Raceway Park (located in New Alexandria off of Rt. 22, just past Delmont) for their Test 'n' Tune this Saturday. My brother will have his 335xi, I'll probably be driving a SL55. I thought that some local members might want to come out and get some runs in with us, let me know if you plan to attend, or want to caravan out together. The Test 'n' Tune is from 12-5 in the afternoon, and the weather is looking excellent
P.S.-
I know this is the wrong section, and I already posted this in the regional section which seems to get no traffic. So I figured it can't hurt to post it here as well.
P.S.-
I know this is the wrong section, and I already posted this in the regional section which seems to get no traffic. So I figured it can't hurt to post it here as well.
Thread Starter
Super Member
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 771
Likes: 13
From: USA
E550
Super Member
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 911
Likes: 1
From: Wichita
2005 SL600, 2011 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite
I grew up in the vicinity and came upon Raceway Park while on a business trip in the area. Didn't know what it was but was curious because I have wanted to see what my SL600 could do in the quarter mile. I will try to get out there sometime when I come to visit the family, but it will not be this weekend.
How many runs can you expect to get in? Is there a track or just a drag strip?
How many runs can you expect to get in? Is there a track or just a drag strip?
Thread Starter
Super Member
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 771
Likes: 13
From: USA
E550
Good to hear, let me know if/when your in town and maybe e can get together.
It's just a drag strip, and depending on how busy it is, you can get anywhere between 3-10+ runs in.
There is a road course north of Pittsburgh in Beaver Co., called BeaveRun.
It's just a drag strip, and depending on how busy it is, you can get anywhere between 3-10+ runs in.
There is a road course north of Pittsburgh in Beaver Co., called BeaveRun.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 3,342
Likes: 11
From: PA
S600, GL450, GLC 43
For the out of state people:
Raceway park used to be called Keystone dragway, and yes it is a 1/4 mile DRAG ONLY. They have paved their return lanes, used to be gravel and I pikced up a NAIL in a new slick back in the late 80's
It is a FAST track, as compared to Quaker city in nearby Ohio. My stang would run mid 12's all day long at Keystone/Raceway, and would run high 12's at Quaker. Quaker is a slight uphill.
And YES, Beaverun is located in western pa, Wampum to be exact about 1 mile North of the turnpike, aka I 76 on state road 18. GREAT smooth track, which I now live by, aka shorter tow if I break
See yeah
PS: VERY low key rule inforcement at Raceway guys for you guys in the 11's, just make sure to wear pants on hot summer nights. I was thrown out once, with a roll cage, helmet and five point harness, because I was wearing shorts, I know me bad.
Raceway park used to be called Keystone dragway, and yes it is a 1/4 mile DRAG ONLY. They have paved their return lanes, used to be gravel and I pikced up a NAIL in a new slick back in the late 80's
It is a FAST track, as compared to Quaker city in nearby Ohio. My stang would run mid 12's all day long at Keystone/Raceway, and would run high 12's at Quaker. Quaker is a slight uphill.
And YES, Beaverun is located in western pa, Wampum to be exact about 1 mile North of the turnpike, aka I 76 on state road 18. GREAT smooth track, which I now live by, aka shorter tow if I break
See yeah
PS: VERY low key rule inforcement at Raceway guys for you guys in the 11's, just make sure to wear pants on hot summer nights. I was thrown out once, with a roll cage, helmet and five point harness, because I was wearing shorts, I know me bad.
Trending Topics
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 3,342
Likes: 11
From: PA
S600, GL450, GLC 43
Can't make this weekend, wify BS to do
But you can bet your last dollar that I will bring out my S later this spring on a T&T day/night
See yeah
PS: Good luck to all who attend, and don't forget to post some time slips and pics please
But you can bet your last dollar that I will bring out my S later this spring on a T&T day/night
See yeah
PS: Good luck to all who attend, and don't forget to post some time slips and pics please
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
