Summit Point Motorsports Park

201 Motorsports Park Cir, Summit Point, WV 25446

Summit Point Motorsports Park in Summit Point, WV houses 4 road circuits, a VDA pad, 4 wet skidpads, countless miles of offroad tracks and trails, and more.

Summit Point Raceway opened in 1969 as a modest regional road course serving the DC metro area. In the 1980s it was purchased by Bill Scott and the facility transformed into a major hub for high-performance driving and professional training. In 1996, the 1.12-mile Jefferson Circuit was purpose-built for accident-avoidance and emergency-operations instruction. In 2004, the 2.2-mile Shenandoah Circuit followed, offering 22 turns, multiple layouts, and a replica Nürburgring Karussel, making it a favorite for driver-education clinics and club racing. The Washington Circuit opened in 2009 as a triple skid pad and karting venue, expanding law-enforcement and performance-driving capabilities. A 0.6-mile extension to the Jefferson Circuit arrived in 2014, further increasing capacity for motorcycle events, time trials, and advanced training.

Meet Shenandoah Circuit

The Shenandoah Circuit features a 22 turn, 2.2 Mile Road Course in Full Configuration. Shenandoah circuit is a technically challenging track paved with traditional road-camber geometry. This presents a unique challenge to drivers and makes the driving more-similar to a traditional autocross. The lower-speed, high technical challenge of the Shenandoah Circuit is a perfect complement to Formula Student, and the Shootout will use existing track geometry plus modifications with cones to run a ~1km autocross.

Camping areas are shown in yellow; most spots have power hookups. The dynamic areas will be finalized later, but this is an example configuration of the circuit with restricted areas. Parking is in the camping area, and then in the marked areas in Green.

What changes should teams expect with the new venue?

Most operations will not change for students at the new venue. There will be seminars on Friday (and Saturday?), technical inspection is unlikely to change in rigor or requirement, and most of the Dynamic events will be the same. Racing will occur both Friday and Saturday.

Now that the Autocross event has moved from the VDA asphalt space to a track surface, considerations for safety, flagging, spectating, and more will change. Students will still be expected to participate by spotting and chasing cones, but Flagging & Communication responsibilities will likely be graduated up to a full-time volunteer. Students should expect a "trackcross" experience on a portion of the Shenandoah Circuit as well as Acceleration on the back straight. Skidpad will not occur due to lack of space. Examples of some loops we are considering for Autocross are shown to the right.

Paddock, Shenandoah Building, Fueling/charging, and Bill's

Paddocks will be a mix of grass and asphalt, all with power hookups that can be turned on for a fee. Every paddock will connect to an asphalt road, but teams should be prepared to park their trailers on a flat grassy surface. Car parking in the paddock area will be limited to campers and ~1-2 cars per team per paddock; there are marked overflow parking areas on the above map in green for extra vehicles, and students are encouraged to carpool from your lodging areas if at all possible.

The building at the Shenandoah Circuit houses two classrooms, restrooms (no showers), rest space, vending machines, a water fountain, and a second floor suite. Students should expect classes, mixers, and more to be scheduled in this building, and they are welcomed to hang out on the deck to relax and spectate.

Bill's Burgers and Fries, named after SCCA hall of famer, Shenandoah Circuit designer, and late SPMP owner Bill Scott, should be open for the duration of our event for food, and hours will be determined later. There is a paid gas pump next to Bill's that has 93, 100, and 110. Teams using E85 will need to bring it on site themselves. EV teams must charge with a generator. Yes, we know you can have power in your paddock; site rules explicitly forbid plugging your batteries in anywhere on site.

What about camping?

Camping is returning with special rules that will be finalized closer to the event. After the 2025 race, the teams were polled about acceptable restrictions to camping so they can stay on site. The results of that survey are below. The Pitt Shootout will likely pre-allocate spaces for teams to camp and require a headcount and roster prior to the event. The status of a camping fee or deposit are currently undecided. Security will be on site.

The Camping areas are all powered and details regarding how to pay for the power will be provided closer to the event. The Camping area is in the Paddocks, and showers are available as well. The water in the bathrooms is non-potable; however, there are water fountains in the classroom building fit for consumption. Students should note that there are only a few showers at the Shenandoah Circuit - similar to PIRC's Pro Shop, there are only 3 showers in each of the restrooms (6 total). There are additional showers across the site at the Summit Point Circuit. Students should be aware that there are no private, single stall bathrooms at the paddock, unlike at PIRC where there was a single restroom between the gendered ones.

Left to right:

Alcohol restrictions
Require reservation through Pitt Shootout >2wks prior with headcount and roster
Require reservation through venue
Charging per student camper ($10)
Charging per vehicle ($30-50)
Collection of refundable deposit to deal with damages, incidents forfeit for all teams ($100)
Establishing a curfew (~midnight)
Locking the restrooms
Cop on site

FAQ

Why did the Shootout move to West Virginia?
- Pittsburgh International Race Complex was sold to a private investor. The track was closed in November 2025.
Is it going to be called the Summit Point Shootout now?
- No, we're keeping the Pittsburgh Shootout branding as a homage to our original home.
Is this the Shootout's permanent home?
- We don't know yet! Let's take it one year at a time.
Can I photograph/spectate/loiter on the bridge?
- No. Stay off the bridge.
Will we race the karussel?
- No, but a track section may be adjacent to it. Teams entering the karussel will be penalized and/or disqualified.
Can I take my motorcycle/bicycle/car/skateboard/One Wheel/etc on the track?
- No.
Can I photograph/spectate/loiter/camp in the infield?
- No. We will specify locations for spectating and photography.
Without Skidpad, what will we do on Friday instead?
- This will be determined later, but students should expect to have Dynamic events both Friday afternoon and Saturday. Maybe two Autocross? 👉👈
What are the site rules?
- Park rules can be found here.
How did you choose a new venue?
- We created a venue search committee that evaluated over a dozen venues in the Northeast, Midwest, and South. We surveyed student teams for contact info, recommended venues, travel times, and other questions to meet their needs with a new location. Using the radius established by student survey results, scoring the venues based on our needs and theirs, and then determining cost for each site, we narrowed down the options to a few locations. We submitted an informational packet to these locations and met with representatives to determine feasibility of the event, which can be reviewed here.
  We traveled to Summit Point to conduct a site survey and received a very nice tour from their Motorsports Director and team. SPMP is not only a motorsports park, but also a training ground for various federal agencies and other security organizations, so they have a large focus on safety and education. The classrooms are well-suited for our needs, and the technical difficulty of the Shenandoah Circuit gives the Shootout a unique opportunity to challenge the student teams with a course that meets our organizational goals as well as, frankly, show them a good time.
  
  We hope the students enjoy Shenandoah Circuit and can't wait to see you in 2026!

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