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Wind, Weather, and More Can't Stop the USCA Pittsburgh Show Sponsored by Detroit Speed
Mooresville, NC - goo.gl/GXQRgG The USCA Pittsburgh event was filled with many highlights. It was the last event of the series before the grand finale, the races to qualify for the final OUSCI spots were tight…oh and it sleeted and snowed Saturday.
The event kicked off bright and early Saturday morning under suspect skies. The wind was blowing and temps barely crept out of the low 40's all day. After a brief driver's meeting the autocross track was damp but ready to roll. This was one of the largest groups with more than 50 cars staged in 5 lines eager to take their shot at the autocross. Runs were hard and heavy for about an hour before the weather decided to rear its ugly head again. Rain turned to sleet and sleet turned to snow (if ever so briefly) and precipitation took to the track for the next few hours. This didn't stop anyone, autocross runs continued to run throughout the morning until early afternoon. Following lunch was the Speed Stop challenge which ran virtually unscathed from the elements throughout the afternoon which led to the Detroit Speed Road Rally.
The Detroit Speed Road Rally was a perfect drive through western PA and ended back at the track for the Holley welcome party where resident chef, Albert Melchoir, dialed up a perfect end of the day meal.
Saturday was all BFGoodrich Hot Lap Challenge. 3 groups took turns with 20 minute sessions throughout the morning and afternoon. The weather was cold but stayed dry. Following the event was the awards show to put a stamp on a fantastic weekend. Congrats to Billy Utley and Bryan Johnson. Billy won the Detroit Speed "Pre-1980 Fastest American Iron" while Bryan Johnson won the Detroit Speed "Fastest Fifth Gen" award. Billy also qualified for the end of the year Optima Ultimate Street Car Invitational taking place at Las Vegas Motor Speedway later this year. Congrats guys!
What a close to a fantastic first USCA year. Multiple winners, increased attendance at each event made for a fun and competitive season. Don't forget, the final event is Nov. 8-9 at Las Vegas, NV following the SEMA show.
Wind, Weather, and More Can't Stop the USCA Pittsburgh Show Sponsored by Detroit Speed
Mooresville, NC - goo.gl/GXQRgG The USCA Pittsburgh event was filled with many highlights. It was the last event of the series before the grand finale, the races to qualify for the final OUSCI spots were tight…oh and it sleeted and snowed Saturday.
The event kicked off bright and early Saturday morning under suspect skies. The wind was blowing and temps barely crept out of the low 40's all day. After a brief driver's meeting the autocross track was damp but ready to roll. This was one of the largest groups with more than 50 cars staged in 5 lines eager to take their shot at the autocross. Runs were hard and heavy for about an hour before the weather decided to rear its ugly head again. Rain turned to sleet and sleet turned to snow (if ever so briefly) and precipitation took to the track for the next few hours. This didn't stop anyone, autocross runs continued to run throughout the morning until early afternoon. Following lunch was the Speed Stop challenge which ran virtually unscathed from the elements throughout the afternoon which led to the Detroit Speed Road Rally.
The Detroit Speed Road Rally was a perfect drive through western PA and ended back at the track for the Holley welcome party where resident chef, Albert Melchoir, dialed up a perfect end of the day meal.
Saturday was all BFGoodrich Hot Lap Challenge. 3 groups took turns with 20 minute sessions throughout the morning and afternoon. The weather was cold but stayed dry. Following the event was the awards show to put a stamp on a fantastic weekend. Congrats to Billy Utley and Bryan Johnson. Billy won the Detroit Speed "Pre-1980 Fastest American Iron" while Bryan Johnson won the Detroit Speed "Fastest Fifth Gen" award. Billy also qualified for the end of the year Optima Ultimate Street Car Invitational taking place at Las Vegas Motor Speedway later this year. Congrats guys!
What a close to a fantastic first USCA year. Multiple winners, increased attendance at each event made for a fun and competitive season. Don't forget, the final event is Nov. 8-9 at Las Vegas, NV following the SEMA show.