2010-08-31 POINTS MAKE UP DAY SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 5 ACTIVATED
** IMPORTANT SCHEDULE UPDATE**
Remaining points days are:
Saturday, September 4 - Sunday, September 5 - Saturday, September 11
2010-08-31 2010 IHRA TEAM FINALS SCHEDULE AND INFO
Team Finals is coming fast..... 3 weeks away! Parking and Registration starts on Wednesday, September 22.
To view the event schedule, please CLICK HERE to view in pdf format.
Please note that all participants will need to enter PRP via our Motorcross/Office gate which is just before the Stone Jug Road jughandle (where our drag strip front gate is). You will see our Motocross & Office sign plus the PRP Drag Strip sign. You will enter this gate and follow the road towards the drag strip entrance near our playground. Here will be the IRHA event trailer where you will sign in and get your credentials. Everyone must come to the trailer to sign in....kids and adults. You will receive a number when you come in so that we can serve people in the order they arrive.
2010-08-30 Upcoming Events
September 17
October 9-10
Pittsburgh Pro Mods + Night at the Races
SEPT 18
PID-Keystone
Nostalgia Nationals
King of Street
Date: To Be Announced
January 21-23, 2011
50th anniversary show in Pittsburgh! See the flyer for all the details on entering your car. PRP is once again proud to be the presenting sponsor of the Drag City display! Get your off season changes completed in time to show them off at the World of Wheels!
2010-08-23 Thank you to everyone
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Memorial and Dedication race this past Saturday. While the weather didn't cooperate like we would have preferred, and it was a very emotional day, the huge show of support and love for the Denikers and Brewers was awesome. A special thank you to Bob Jones, who during the rain delay, came up to the tower with a $50 bill, and issued a challenge over the p.a. to some of his friends to come match his donation to the Thinking of Nikki Foundation. Racers of every stripe responded in kind, too numerous to name them all, but the final tally was $1265 raised for the Thinking of Nikki Foundation, and $305 raised for the Mark Brewer Memorial Scholarship Fund.
2010-08-16 Dedication & Memorial / SuperCharged Thunder Event!!!
Saturday, August 21st... Dedication & Memorial Event featuring SuperCharged Thunder!!! (click on flyer to view and/or print)
The 8-car team that will be featured are:
AL LEE'S ARMY SPONSORED '23 T ( ONE OF THE FIREWORKS CARS )
SCOTT BRASKETT'S NIGHT UNDER FIRE QUICK 8 WINNING '53 HEMI CORVETTE
TOM GLICKS' 'HELTER SKELTER 202 MPH SMALL BLOCK '32 BANTAM
DAVE COVELL'S 'RATIFIED T' ( HALF TRACK BURNOUT SPECIALIST )
TOM RICHIES' 'BLASTO VAN' ( ANOTHER FIREWORKS CAR )
PAT QUIZENBERRYS' 6 SECOND '41 WILLYS
JAMIE PALMERS' SANITARY NEW '37 CHEVY COUPE
SCOTT QUIZENBERRY'S BEAUTIFUL '55 CHEVY
Plus check out the our playground in memory of Nikki and make sure to visit our souvenir shop as there will be a special t-shirt for sale!!
There will be face painting and animal balloon creations at the playground from 2-4pm.
The memorial dedication service will be at approx 6:30pm ...Please join us in rememebering those who have gone but are not forgotten!
Thanks to HardMetal Tooling for helping make this day happen!
2010-08-10 PRP Winners from the recent IHRA Pro Am Tour
Congratulations to all winners from the IHRA Pro Am, but an extra special congrats to home track winners......
Best Engineered - Kathy & Orrie Gallo
Friday Night Gambler's Race Winner -
Dave & Mary Lou Norris and Driver-Scotty Campbell
Photos compliments of Chris Simmons Photography
2010-08-09 Streetlight Drags August 13
Click the graphic to view a
pdf of event info...printable as well.
2010-08-09 2010 King of Street Race ** POSTPONED
** King of Street / True Street POSTPONED!! **
Due to Penndot's tar, oil, and chip dressing on the drive routes, PRP has had to make the difficult decision to postpone the King of Street and True Street race. Sticky DOT tires tossing up chips into paint and windshields, soft compound tires getting tread chewed off, are things to avoid. Dates in October are being looked at, and will be posted up as soon as it is confirmed. PRP management expresses their sincere regrets at the inconvenience, and appreciates your patience and understanding. Again - This race WILL be rescheduled!!
2010-08-07 Halloween Isn't Far Away!!! Scary isn't it?
It's scary, but true.... October 8, 9 & 10 will be here in 2 months!
....and we're looking for some input...
what would you like to see this year (besides the obvious of higher payouts)
at our annual Ghosts, Goblins and Gearheads race.
If you're willing to help with the costume contest or even sponsor the event
Please send Pamela an email.
2010-08-05 OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES
PRP management and staff send our prayers and deesest sympathies to the Larry Depretis family in the loss of Larry's mom.
Loretta Anna Depretis passed away on Monday, August 2. Visition will be on Wednesday from 6-9 pm and on Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 pm at the Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home, 301 Curry Hollow Rd, Pleasant Hills.
2010-07-25 Happy Birthday!!
This Weeks Birthdays Are: Sept 2 - Bruce Bowman
Sept 3 - AJ Casini
Sept 4 - Lou DePretis HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO EVERYONE!
If you would like to be on our birthday list, email Pamela And a Happy Belated Birthday wish to David Green - Sept 1st
2010-07-25 Pittsburgh Raceway Motocross Event
If you're into Motocross....come to the HILLVIEW MOTORSPORTS Race Team and PRP's Scouting Day
Wednesday, August 18 3pm to dusk! FREE ADMISSION!
Mini Bikes, Quads & Outdoor MX Tracks will be open. All Ages / Classes Welcome!
Limit to 120 Riders Must pre-register in person at Hillview Motorsports, Latrobe, PA
Friday, July 23 is Sport Compact Night!
4 & 6 Cylinder Racing!
CLICK GRAPHIC TO THE LEFT
to view and print PDF flyer
2010-07-13 Congratulations to Andy Jensen and his team - first Pittsburgh Pro Mod in the 3s!
Congratulations to Andy Jensen and his team! On Saturday, July 10, he became the first Pittsburgh Pro Mod entrant to break into the 3 second zone, and claim the $1000 bounty! Andy ran 3.95 at 196mph, a career best 1/8th mile speed, and if he hadn't needed to pedal it 3 times, it would have been in the 3.80s at almost 200mph! Andy foreshadowed the 3.95 when he went 4.04 on a shakedown pass, at only 165mph. The bounty may be claimed, but there are still plenty of bragging rights to be had at the remaining Pittsburgh Pro Mod events this season! Check the flyer below for all the information.
Launching on the 3.95 pass (Kevin Bealko's Cobalt is in the left lane)
The scoreboard!
2010-07-07 Positions available at the dragstrip
If you love being around the drag racing action, whether it's really close, or a bit pulled back, PRP is looking to hire 2 computer operators and a photographer. Please email Greg Miller at miller@pittsburghracewaypark.com
2010-07-02 Thank you from PRP to all for a great Night of Fire!!
Pittsburgh Raceway Park extends HUGE thank you's to all who were a part of the Night of Fire. To all the fans who filled the stands and were 2-3 deep along the fence, to all the racers (almost 300 cars in the classes combined!), to all the show cars and fireworks crew putting on an incredible display of speed and pyrotechnics, THANK YOU!
If anyone took pictures and video from the Night of Fire, any at all throughout the day, please email them to Chuck Turocy at steelcitydragrace@yahoo.com. Or, if you put them to disk, you can drop them off at the tower or mail them to the track. We would appreciate seeing all the different angles of the action from throughout the day.
2010-06-30 New at PRP - R/C Track
PITTSBURGH RACEWAY IS PROUD ANNOUNCE THE NEW PREMIER R/C TRACK!
50th anniversary show in Pittsburgh! See the flyer for all the details on entering your car. PRP is once again proud to be the presenting sponsor of the Drag City display! Get your off season changes completed in time to show them off at the World of Wheels!
2010-06-21 Schedule changes...
** IMPORTANT SCHEDULE UPDATES** PLEASE READ**
Due to the lack of participation and high expenses involved in Two Wheel Tuesdays and the Quick 16 programs, unfortunately, Two Wheel Tuesdays and the Quick 16 will be canceled for the rest of the 2010 seaon.
In addition, the points make up day originally scheduled for July 11 has been switched to July 25.
Both July 25 and August 29 will be regular race days, with points, to make up for previously lost points days
Labor Day weekend schedule has changed: no racing Friday or Monday, Saturday September 4 is now a regular race day with points, and Sunday, September 5 is a standby points make up day - it will only become a race day if there is a points rainout between June 26 and September 4.
The schedule tab will be updated soon. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Bob Schrader, North Canton, OH 1973 Plymouth Duster
Dial: 12.85
RT: -.0162
ET: 12.9375
MPH: 97.91
BOX:
WINNER
Jeff Russell, Brookville, IN, 1980 Dodge Omni
Dial: 9.60
RT: .0121
ET: 9.6014
MPH: 136.24
R/U
Jeff Johnson, Reedsville, OH 2002 Dodge Dakota
Dial: 8.89
RT: .0314
ET: 8.9712
MPH: 151.16
2010-06-13 Curt George Memorial Sponsors and a message from Bob George
I would like to remind and invite everyone to the Chrysler Classic Events 6th Annual Curt George Memorial double race weekend June 18, 19 and 20 at Pittsburgh Raceway Park. We are planning an interesting program. Come on out and enjoy some great southwestern Pennsylvania hospitality and some of the best "all Mopar" racing and racers anywhere.
It's great to see the tradition of family racing carried on by so many Mopar racing families, like the Bowmans, Casinis, Cadamores, Quasts, Smiths, Johnsons, McClellands, Reasbecks, Biddles, Vernens, Hasses and so many more I can’t begin to name them all. It is that tradition that makes it feel like a big family reunion at all the Chrysler Classic events. We can’t wait for this weekend - we are planning a "special surprise" for Mopar family racers at PRP this year!
Bob George Racing welcomes all in the Mopar Family to join us at PRP, whether it’s for one day or the entire weekend, to test and tune, to show a car, participate in the swap meet, or race. The whole idea is to keep the sport alive and bring racers and fans through the gate to support the sport, CC Events, PRP, and Curt’s memory in the best honorable manner. We go through great efforts to make this event enjoyable and memorable for everyone and it is very special to me, my family and all of Curt’s friends. I miss Curt every day, but at this event I always feel he is still with me. I hope you can join my family and me this weekend honor Curt’s memory.
Thank you to all who make this event possible, fans, racers, spectators, vendors, car show and swap meet participants, and all of the sponsors.
CLICK HERE for more details on this weekend's
Chrysler Classic / Curt George Memorial Race!!
2010-06-06 UPDATE for 6/5/10
UPDATE 12:20pm- Unfortunately, it is currently raining at the track. That combined with the rain from last night, and the rain that is on the radar coming this way, will not allow us to get today's race day in, and we are therefore rained out.
Saturday June 5's Regular Race Day start time for TCR & Juniors will be pushed back to run with the big cars. The TCR program will start at 3:00pm. This will allow us to make a better decision based on the weather that is potentially still going to be here tomorrow. Please check the website or call the track at 724-668-7600 to check the status of Saturday's regular race, as we will make a decision by 12:00pm, Noon.
2010-05-20 PRP is in the Post Gazette!
District Autos: Drag racing is in their blood
Friday, May 21, 2010
By DJ Johnson
Drag racing has many divisions where racers can spend a lot of time, money and effort to satisfy their need for speed and excitement. Much time is spent traveling to events where the winnings don't really cover the costs of pursuing enthusiasts' dreams. The question is, why do local racers without corporate support continue down the quarter mile?
Lance Good, 44, of Jeannette owns a nostalgia funny car that he campaigns with in the Great Lakes Nostalgia Funny Car Circuit. Good's car took him more than seven years to complete, so why spend so much time on an endeavor that won't ever pay for itself?
Easy, it's for the love of the sport.
"My dad took me to the old Keystone Dragway [now Pittsburgh Raceway Park] when I was 6 years old to see the funny cars, and I knew then that I wanted to drive one someday," Good said. "I love drag racing and funny cars have just always been my thing. I just love the funny cars from back in the '70s."
For Brandon Greco, 20, of Roscoe, Washington County, driving a 260-mph Top Alcohol Dragster has always been what he wanted to do since he was a young boy.
"My dad raced at Pittsburgh Raceway Park for 15 years, and as I got older we felt I could run a Top Alcohol Dragster. So we did it," Greco said. "It's for the love of the sport. We are always the underdog, but we love it."
Since getting into the class in 2009, Greco has qualified for all four events he has entered against veteran competition.
To say Mike Kosky, 64, of South Fayette loves the sport of drag racing would be an understatement. Kosky, a multi-time champion of the Top Alcohol Dragster class, enjoys what he does.
"We love doing it," he said. He and his wife, Janet, spend many weekends touring the eastern part of the country, competing in a class that doesn't pay the racers enough to keep up with all their expenses.
"We spend a lot of money on this, but it's what we like to do," he said.
For those of you who have not heard, our starter, Keith Bowman, severed a tendon in his arm, and had surgery to repair it yesterday. As of this morning, Keith is home recovering. Best wishes for a speedy recovery for Keith, and hopefully we will see him back at the track soon! UPDATE: You know Keith can't sit still for long. While he wasn't running the starting line Saturday, he was there giving his input and helping out.
2010-05-12 Points start this weekend!
A word from Dean Pollock of Dean's Racing Engines, who sponsors our year end runoff for Street class:
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome all our street racers to another year of fun filled activities, and to extend my thanks and appreciation to last years participants who signed up to race in the points series. It is my sincere hope that we get a nice group together this year. As a co-sponsor for the Street class, I will be putting up another complete turnkey small block Chevy engine, for the end of year runoff. The top 16 points participants will have a runoff for the engine. For the racers in trophy, and even all you casual racers, please step up and join the points series in street class, and also have the opportunity to be a participant in the bracket finals at the end of the year. It is a great way to improve your driving skills, and be in a competitive environment.
I have made many new friends at Pittsburgh Raceway Park, and hope to make many more. I also offer any help to any racer who has questions about anything. Pictured is the 2008 winner of the Chevy engine, Joey Pinsky, and last years winner, Art Armstrong. Congratulations go out to them again, and I would like to see a new face , in the winners circle this year. Many thanks to all of you who participated, and I hope we have a banner year in 2010.
Thank you, Dean, for once again putting up the motor for our Street Class racers! We are sure that they appreciate it as much as PRP does!
2010-05-11 Man of his word!
One down, few more to go...
2010-04-26 2010 Points Information Update
Monday April 26th
From the desk of Greg Miller
PRP Track Manager
Due to the recent rainouts we have been having these past few weekends I have made the decision to push the start of the PRP points to Saturday May 15th. This is two weeks back from when they were scheduled to start. The weekend of May 8th is the IHRA ProAm. This was a Business decision made solely in the best interest of the point’s racers and Pittsburgh Raceway Park. I would like to thank all those who participated in the online poll survey pertaining to this issue.
The First day of Pittsburgh Raceway Points will be Saturday May 15th.
Thanks for your cooperation and understanding
Greg Miller
2010-04-22 Test N Tune
Our weekly, week night Test N Tune will start on THURSDAY, April 29. Please note that our Test N Tune night has changed from Wednesday night to Thursday night for the 2010 season.
2010-04-13 New to the PRP Website!
Some of you may have already noticed the additions to our website. There are two additional tabs under Racer Info. One is titled Points Signup and will allow you to fill out your points form online and print it, so that all you need to do is sign it and bring it, along with your entry fee to the tower to sign up for points, saving you a few minutes on race day.
The other new tab, also under Racer Info, is our VP Fuel Pricing List for the 2010 Season.
2010-04-13 Employment Opportunity at PRP
Pittsburgh Raceway Park is still seeking responsible and energetic team members for positions including track crew, gates, souvenir, and Carmen's Cafeteria. If you are interested in any of these positions, please email miller@pittsburghracewaypark.com or stop in the tower on any race day to inquire.
2010-04-05 Opening Day, 2010
The Pittsburgh Raceway Park 2010 racing season kicked off on Saturday, April 3. The new season has been much anticipated, given the pain of 2009, between the rain affecting some big events like Bracket Finals and the Ghosts, Goblins, and Gearheads weekend, and losses of loved ones in the racing family. One of those losses was Mark Brewer, patriarch of the Brewer clan, who passed in November. Mark's car number was 53, from longtime favorite movie Herbie The Love Bug. The Brewer family knew that Mark would want them to carry on, and youngest son Markie was at the track Saturday in his '78 Mustang II. As Markie eyed his tach for the right rpm, he was almost a little late changing focus back to the tree. When he hit the gas, his reaction time came up on the scoreboard.... 53! You're welcome to think of it what you will, but many of us believe it was a sign, of Mark showing his presence at a place he loved, to the people he loved in his extended family.
2010-03-24 Our Deepest Sympathies
The entire Pittsburgh Raceway Park family offers their deepest and most sincere condolences to the Hager familiy for the loss of Tony's brother, Alex Hager III. Visitation 2-7 p.m. Friday SPRIGGS & WATSON FUNERAL HOME, INC., E.E. Service Saturday 11 a.m. Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, 271 Paulson Ave.., Pgh., 15206
2010-03-22 Pit Parking Deadline has Passed
The deadline for 2010 Pit Parking was Friday, March 19. Any unpaid pit spots for 2010 are now open on a first come, first serve basis. If you do not have a spot, and would like to reserve one, you may do so by calling the track at 724-668-7600, or by coming to the Racers Meeting Sunday, March 28 at 12pm, Noon. If you had a reserved spot from 2009 that you have not yet paid for this year, you need to do so ASAP, or risk losing it to someone else.
2009-12-29 PRP will be at the World of Wheels January 22-24!
Pittsburgh Raceway Park was the presenting sponsor of Drag City USA at the World of Wheels car show this past weekend at the Convention Center in Pittsburgh! A message from track manager Greg Miller:
I would like to start out saying that the World of Wheels custom car show was a huge success this past weekend. There was a tremendous amount of work that was put into this weekend to make it a great one. I would like to personally thank each and every one of the following for all of their help and support:
Sean Ulanawitz & Bob Lawson for all the help and organization of putting the show on and having PRP be a big part of it.
Now as for my crew of help, whether it was in the booth or setting up the display and cars:
Mike Tedesco
Bob Tedesco
Carmen Tedesco
Josh Wirt
Kelsey Cosalter
Chuck Turocy
Scotty Campbell
Donny Ickes
Larry DePretis
Bill Turk
Barry Barnett
Doug Solocher
Jordan Haase
Amy Ladish
Summer Gonder
I would also like to thank Jimmy Senkewitz & Bill Truby for all the hard work and set up of the PID section and a SPECIAL THANKS to Bob George and BGR for the huge support in cars and all other participants for bringing their rides to the show to display:
Aj Casini
Jordan Haase
Barnhart Family
Ken Rhine
Beth Boyd
Mathew McDade
Bill Ferrari
Michael Barnyk
Bill Prest
Nick Galderisi
Bill Tovlin
Ralph Lucas
Bob George
Rich Penn
Bob Liberatore
Ron McClellan
Chas Augustine
Scotty Campbell
Curt George
Steve Fulwylie
Darrell Franks
Steve Reasbeck
Dave Ross
Tom & Barb Barnhill
Don Martik
Tom Terek
Frank Citallinor
Alongg with others:
Gino Fagnilli
Jeff Lutz
Jeff McDade
Mike Palman
Jim Lydon
Dave Ulisky
Joe Mizia
Steve "House of Toys"
Steve Hughes
Congratulations to Michael Barnyk for winning the "Rising Star" award!
Again - Thanks to all of you - it couldn’t have been done without any of you.
Greg Miller
Bill Truby's pics from the car show are now up! Go to the multimedia tab on the menu on the left, and choose "Photos"
Steelers DB DeShea Townsend with Carmen Tedesco and Chuck Turocy
Bob George's '68 hemi Super Stock Dart
2009-12-21 Motorcycle racer Bill Dornin in physical rehab
** UPDATED 1/19/2009**
Bill has been in the care facility for two and a half months now, and his condition is updated below. His spirits are good, but, as you can imagine, he would like to be home. Please, if you can, take a moment to give Bill a call or visit, or drop him a card.
Motorcycle racer Bill Dornin, long time supporter of KR/PRP as an engine builder, tuner, and racer, was injured during the Bike Bash event, going down at the finish line at about 130mph. He has a list of injuries to recover and rehabilitate from:
Hairline fracture of the left heel leaving him immobile (he is now allowed to put weight on it, but the ankle joint is very stiff, and he is working through the pain walking causes)
Left forearm fractured
Left hand severely broken (9 pins, 1 to be removed soon - ongoing therapy for finger motion and hand strength. His hand is still tender with little strength, but is able to use the walker in therapy)
Multiple left and right fractured ribs
Left elbow - severe road-rash to the bone
Knees - road-rash
Bill is being cared for at:
Mountainview Specialty Care Center
Bill Dornin - Room 215D
227 Sand Hill Road
Greensburg, PA 15601
724-537-7360 extension 237 (nurses station)
Please keep Bill in your thoughts and prayers, and drop a card or letter to the address above to wish him a full recovery.
2009-11-25 Mark Brewer passes away
The entire Pittsburgh Raceway Park family offers their deepest and most sincere condolences to the Brewer family. Long time racer, sponsor, and friend to the PRP community Mark Brewer Sr. had a special angel girl come this morning and take him to heaven, after complications following Mark's surgery. Please keep Mark and the Brewer family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Arrangements are below. Please visit the CaringBridge page for Mark and offer your support to the Brewers. www.caringbridge.org/visit/markbrewer
You can also visit the PRP thread on DragRaceResults.com's Bracket Talk forum:
Mark E. Brewer, 49, of Greensburg, passed away Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, in UPMC Shadyside, with his family and best friend by his side, as a special little angel came and took him to heaven. Born April 29, 1960, in Greensburg, he was a son of the late Robert E. Sr. and Catherine Cecelia (Menchio) Brewer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Robert E. Brewer Jr. Mark is survived by his best buddy and loving wife of 24 years, Christine (Yusko) Brewer; four sons, Jerry Moyer, of Madison, Joey Devola and Sonya DeRienzo, of Ruffsdale, Luke Brewer, of Greensburg, and Markie Brewer, at home; a brother, Joseph Brewer and wife, Christine, of Shelocta; a sister-in-law, Suzanne Brewer, of Ligonier; best friend, Dave Dominick, of Pittsburgh; and several nieces and nephews. Mark was the heart and soul for 22 years of "THE MOTORWORKS" in Greensburg. His passion was building and listening to his motors tell a story and drag racing at Keystone Raceway, now re-named Pittsburgh Raceway Park. Mark enjoyed helping his fellow racers, who remain his extended family forever. Mark was called to heaven to build God a small block Ford race motor and to help a certain little angel, Nikki, with her pink junior dragster. Family and friends will be received from 1 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday in the JAY A. HOFFER FUNERAL HOME, Norvelt. His funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. John Nosal officiating. Interment to follow in Greensburg Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Mark's memory to Family House Shadyside, 5245 Center Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15232, or www.beatsarcoma.com.
BEEP BEEP BEEP News Flash hot off the desk of Greg Miller PRP Track Manager. All the voting is done and the decision in, the IHRA Division 3 Team Bracket Finals comes to Pittsburgh Raceway Park again for the 2010 season. More information on the Bracket Finals will be posted next year. This was a majority vote among all the division 3 racetracks. We would like to thank all those that voted for PRP in 2010.
2009-11-23 We need some ideas!
PRP needs your ideas and input... check out the contest page!
Do you have a passion for cars and bikes of all types? Pittsburgh Raceway Park is looking for dedicated, energetic employees for the 2010 season, willing to help make every race day as smooth as possible for racers, crews, and fans. While the season runs from April to October, PRP is looking to enhance their family of employees. Positions available:
2 computer operators (all events, to enter in car numbers, dial ins, etc)
Water box attendants (all events, put water down, broom out the debris, be an extra set of eyes on cars)
Staging lane/car caller attendants (all events, watch cars, in the lanes, call car numbers, dial ins, etc, to the computer operators)
All are welcome to apply, and training will be provided. Please email track manager Greg Miller at miller@pittsburghracewaypark.com. He will be accepting applications and conducting interviews in March.
2009-09-16 Junior Dragster Track Champion!
Congratulations to our Junior Dragster Track Champion, Thomas Vasbinder. Vasbinder beat out Andrew Valentino, the 13-17 year old class champion in the runoff to claim the track championship.
Pittsburgh Raceway Park has had several management changes within the operation.
Therefore, effective immediately, we have made the following changes in the chain of command:
Bob Tedescois the Director of Operations reporting to the undersigned will oversee all aspects of Pittsburgh Raceway Park which includes the Drag Racing and Motor Cross tracks and also all future expansions. Bob brings years of management and experience from the BMX Motor Cross Venue to PRP. Bob was a stout racer mixing it up with the likes of Ronnie Sox’ and Grumpy Jenkins and many others from years past.
Greg Miller reporting to Bob Tedesco, will be the new Track Manager for all Drag Racing venues. Greg will be leading the drag racing staff with a strong emphasis on customer service along with creating an exciting fun time for the Racers and Fans who attend PRP events. Greg will also be handling the marketing responsibilities and opportunities for Pittsburgh Raceway Park. Greg’s vast experience of drag racing and customer service relations along with marketing expertise makes him a great addition to the PRP team. Greg is replacing Frank Tedesco who is moving on to another venue. We want to thank Frank for his years of service and wish him the best in his future endeavors.
Josh Wirt, has been promoted to work within the Marketing and Sales department reporting to Greg Miller. Josh can be found at most race events in the Tower or in the Main office during the week.
Kelsey Cosalterreporting to Bob Tedesco is the Office Administrator. In this role Kelsey will be handling all areas of administration from the office duties to race event functions. Kelsey will be providing administrative support for both the Drag Racing and Motor Cross events.
In addition to the management changes above, the current website is being redesigned and will be online shortly. Also the New Motor Cross track is up and running and has its own website as part of the main www.pittsburghracewaypark.com
Please provide your support and cooperation to these changes as we look to an exciting time ahead for Pittsburgh Raceway Park.
Best Regards,
Mike Tedesco
Owner
Pittsburgh Raceway Park
2009-08-18 Deepest Sympathies to the Deniker family and friends
We lost a true champion today " Nikki Deniker" a precious Angel that has touched so many hearts in the short 7 years on earth. Please continue to pray for the Deniker family in this healing time.
Anyone interested in sending their thoughts and prayers can do so here.. http://drr.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/75460652/m/19410307/p/19
The owners, staff, friends and racers at PRP send their deepest sympathies to the Deniker family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Pittsburgh Raceway Park - 538 Stone Jug Road New Alexandria, PA 15670 - 724.668.7600 - 724.668.2296 (fax)
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We lost a true champion today " Nikki Deniker" a precious Angel that has touched so many hearts in the short 7 years on earth. Please continue to pray for the Deniker family in this healing time.