BeaveRun stage one nears finish
BeaveRun Motorsports Complex
A new 400-acre motorsports complex is reaching completiton in Pennsylvania.
BeaveRun MotorSports Complex near Pittsburgh has already opened a professional six-acre vehicle dynamics area, suitable for all types of vehicle testing and training. A top-notch Karting Centre and challenging 8/10-mile short track are also operational.
The first of BeaveRun's two world-class Alan Wilson-designed road courses is scheduled for completion at the end of July.
With an initial phase of construction almost completed, consumer and corporate customers can now reserve time at two of BeaveRun’s planned three race tracks—a challenging 8/10-mile short track and the first of two road courses.
Also available for booking are the top-tier BeaveRun Karting Center, the expansive Vehicle Dynamics testing area and a wide selection of driving instruction and training programs offered through the BeaveRun Vehicle Dynamics Academy.
Alan Wilson took one look at the terrain and immediately saw the potential for transforming it into a world-class motorsports complex.
Tim Silbaugh
Excavation for the 400-acre multi-use complex began on December 4, 2001 and additional development will continue through the end of 2003. Designed and operated by enthusiasts for enthusiasts, BeaveRun MotorSports ComPlex is described as a true one-stop destination for anyone who loves the sport, the challenge of competition and the art - and pure fun - of driving. It is also an ideal training ground for any driver who wants to improve his other skills.
A second phase of construction is scheduled for completion by BeaveRun’s autumn grand opening. It includes the addition of premium support facilities, such as climate-controlled classroom and meeting spaces professional pit and service areas and a private Track Club.
During its final phase, scheduled to conclude by summer 2003, BeaveRun will open a second road course as well as an exclusive motocross track.
BeaveRun co-founders and general partners Tim Silbaugh and Tom Wettach, both longtime motorsports enthusiasts, broke ground for BeaveRun MotorSports ComPlex in the spring of 2002, after nearly four years of development and planning.
“One of the best decisions we made early on was to retain Alan Wilson, who has designed 16 of the country’s most successful racetracks. Alan promised us that he’d talk us out of the project,” said Silbaugh. “Fortunately, he took one look at the terrain and the topography and immediately saw the potential for transforming it into a world-class motorsports complex.”
In addition to offering driving enthusiasts an exciting new destination choice, BeaveRun also brings a positive economic contribution to western Pennsylvania. The complex is initially expected to bring over 100 jobs to the region, and generate up to $2.5 million in revenue for the area's hospitality industry.
Road Courses
The first of BeaveRun’s two road courses, due to open in early July features 1.6 miles of fast-flowing, 36-foot wide pavement. The track winds through gently rolling terrain with significant elevation changes and incorporates 12 comparatively high-speed turns and long straight sections. This combination offers the opportunity for aggressive speeds and challenges drivers to find the optimal line for their vehicles.
An expansive 900-foot long, 60-foot wide pit area will accommodate all levels of racing support, and high-elevation spectator points around the track allow panoramic views of virtually the entire course.
The second road course, scheduled to open during the summer of 2003, includes a series of track connectors and extensions. The 2.0-mile track will take full advantage of higher-elevation sections of the terrain and carve through densely wooded areas of land.
Designed to be the more technical of the two tracks, the course layout includes several complex corners which, combined with the elevation changes, creates a challenging circuit. Together, the two road courses offer nearly four miles of racing excitement, as well as five possible track configurations.
“Our tracks have been designed and purpose-built to host some of the country’s most exciting car, karting and motorcycle racing, from Sports Car Club of America competition to manufacturer series,” said Tim Silbaugh. “And, because we have such exciting elevation changes throughout BeaveRun, visitors who would rather watch racing than participate in the events benefit from exceptional spectator areas with sweeping views of the entire complex.”
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