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.

Team load-in will occur at 6:00PM on Thursday. Teams arriving earlier than 6:00PM will be turned away at the gate.

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 to the Pittsburgh Shootout. A fee of $10 per camper for the weekend will be charged to teams who wish to camp on site. This fee covers the cost of hiring overnight staff to keep the gates open and security fees. This fee will be charged when teams provide final headcounts and a roster of attendees approximately 3 weeks prior to the event.

The Camping area is in the Paddocks. A map of the plots is shown below; there are 53 powered plots on the outside of the paddocks which are 20ft x 40ft minimum. Additionally, there are 20 powered spots on the inside. All other camping is non-powered in the marked locations. The 73 powered spots will be pre-allocated to teams who commit to camping on site in their registration for ~6-8 students per campsite. Campers should be aware that the ground is rocky in some areas - pack a sleeping pad! Teams may use the sites as they wish (RV, tents, hammocks, etc); however, they are encouraged to park their cars elsewhere if they are not sleeping in them as space is precious at Shenandoah Circuit. If teams wish to bring a pool, be aware the entire site is on a well and hogging the water is generally considered a dick move.

The water in the bathrooms sinks and showers is non-potable but 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.

While all the campgrounds have power, there is an additional fee charged by SPMP to turn the power on. Instructions to open your power box on site can be found at this link (PDF warning).

Camping Rules

Teams are expected to follow local laws and SPMP rules regarding alcohol and substance consumption.
Open fires are prohibited in the paddock. However, unmodified gas grills and fire pits may be used responsibly provided all sources of ignition are secured.
- Exceptions include small fires for food preparation, warmth, or light, given that a 10-foot area around the fire is cleared of flammable materials.
Teams must always exercise caution and adhere to state and local regulations when using any open flame or ignition source while on SPMP.
Teams may not deface, apply any club or event stickers on any buildings, billboards, classroom walls, or other areas, pound stakes, make holes in any asphalt surface, or use paint or spray markings of any type on any asphalt surface, and that doing so is considered a violation of these rules and will result in an additional fee per affected area.
EV charging is NOT is not supported by the SPMP Infrastructure; charging from all SPMP outlets is prohibited.
Quiet hours are observed from 11p.m. to 7:00 a.m., during which loud music and consistent with the Jefferson County WV noise ordinance.
ABSOLUTELY NO FIREWORKS.

Any participant found violating these rules will result in the following:

- The camping fee will double for the next year for all participants
- The offending team's registration fee will double for the following year or their next enrollment at the Pittsburgh Shootout
- Depending on severity, violations may earn an immediate disqualification of the team and/or expulsion of the offender(s) from site

Camping Map

The map to the right marks spots 2 to 179.

Sites 2 to 75 are allocated to team paddocks.

Sites 126 to 179 will be allocated to campers first, and then the "infield" spots 82-118 will be filled. We want to keep these infield spots for parking and overflow unless the demand for camping exceeds the outer perimeter.

Teams may request a spot, but we cannot guarantee it until we determine final assignments. We will attempt to keep team camping spots adjacent to each other.

Be aware that, while 126-133 are larger sites, they are more rocky compared to the other sites and have some slope to them. These sites are about 20x60 instead of 20x40.

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 August!

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