The closing racetrack is in the process of liquidating its vehicles and equipment.

The closing racetrack is in the process of liquidating its vehicles and equipment.

      Kiko Auctioneers (edited by the author)

      

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      I’m really growing weary of writing about race tracks shutting down—not because it’s repetitive, but because it’s upsetting. Pittsburgh International Race Complex, commonly known as Pitt Race, is yet another enjoyable venue facing a heartbreaking closure. While there were significant efforts to save it, there's only so much that fans can do. The decision has been made, and soon there will be a large liquidation sale. It’s a true goldmine.

      Don’t mistake this for me celebrating Pitt Race’s demise. That’s not my intention. I’m simply astonished by what’s available on the auction site. Are you in the market for a stylish 1975 Chevy C60 rollback truck? I know I am! What about high-performance lawn mowers, including a double-dually Ventrac 4500Z featuring all-wheel drive and an articulating chassis? Absolutely!

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      Besides all the equipment necessary to run a racetrack—like backhoes, tractors, flatbed carts, and more—there is also a plethora of miscellaneous items. Lots include everything from buckets of floor dry to hydraulic oil, shop vacuums, paint sprayers, filing cabinets, tool boxes, magnets…whatever you can think of. Whether you manage a 50-acre facility or just maintain a one-car garage, there's something for you there.

      The landing page for the liquidation sale at Kiko Auctioneers lists 29 Birel racing karts, eight different BMWs, dump trucks, a fire truck, and much more. Many locals—and yes, I include myself in that group—would be thrilled to take some spare fencing off their hands as well. We could probably even find a solution for the nine miles of guardrail.

      Kiko Auctioneers

      Bidding has not opened yet. The auction company will begin accepting bids on December 2, with online offers available through their site. An in-person preview of all the vehicles and heavy machinery will take place on Saturday, December 6, with removal scheduled for December 15 and 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET. If you’re purchasing all that guardrail, however, you’ll get additional time to collect it. It’s stated right here.

      Pitt Race provided great fun for local car enthusiasts and anyone involved in the track activities for 25 years. I may seem excited about the sale, but truthfully, I’m more saddened than anything else. We are losing tracks like this at a troubling pace across the nation and in all the flyover states. I’d much prefer to see them return than to ogle at a dump truck for sale, even if that is one of my favorite hobbies.

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The closing racetrack is in the process of liquidating its vehicles and equipment.

Looking for a single-seater racing kart? There are 29 available. Need a backhoe? No problem. How about nine miles of guardrail? The Pitt Race facility offers all that and much more.