The Pitt Race

Bob and his team attended a race event at Pit Race, a 2.8-mile track near Pittsburgh. They experienced extreme heat, with temperatures around 102 degrees, which affected the performance of their car and other competitors. Despite the challenges, Bob was impressed with the world-class facility, which included multiple buildings, garages, and amenities like flush toilets and showers. The track, built on reclaimed land from a strip mine, had unique features like a magnetic core that attracted lightning during storms, leading to track closures during inclement weather. Bob and his team had a successful weekend of racing, with new brakes working well but needing adjustments, and Bob expressed interest in returning to the event in the future.