Pittsburgh Shootout Moving Fundraiser
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About this campaign
The 10th Pittsburgh Shootout had an unexpected change of scenery due to the closure of Pittsburgh International Race Complex. This caught us off-guard, and we need to fundraise to purchase some much-needed equipment that we traditionally rented from PIRC and cover other moving expenses. In addition, we have exciting plans for the 10th race that require more equipment, so we're looking for a hand to make that happen while avoiding raising registration costs for the FS teams.
This fundraiser covers the following items:
$1000 to cover the venue rental deposit.
$1500 Timing System - we already own one, but we rented the other from Pitt Race! Purchasing this will enable us to continue to run 2 events at 1 time, something we've done for a few years now.
$750 scanning equipment for the RFID tags attached to the student vehicles. This will enable live timing for skidpad, acceleration, and any other event you may see someday at the Shootout.
$250 to pay the artist who designed the tees.
~100 tees will cover the timing equipment and deposit. Donations can be added on top of the tee purchase, or done separately if you aren't interested in our merch.
Want a sticker instead? go to Redbubble -> https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/176208836
Redbubble also has our alternate tee design for a more classic look -> https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/176209250
All excess proceeds will refill our emergency fund and go to event operation costs at the 2026 Pittsburgh Shootout.
The Pittsburgh Shootout was formed for the facilitation of racing, time trial, and related events catered towards formula student teams to promote networking, collaboration, and education through their university programs. Consistent student testimony shows the participants value the event; often, this event is the most driving the students get to do with their vehicles every year. Access to facilities, track rental costs, insurance costs, and limited personnel are often cited by the students as reasons they cannot drive the cars more regularly. Using the Pittsburgh Shootout as not only a competition day but also as a testing and validation experience adds educational value to the students' participation in the series.
As alumni of the series and still-active volunteers in the organizational community, the organizing staff at the Pittsburgh Shootout seeks to continue to improve the students' experience and facilitate a driving day that is safe, fun, and beneficial to their continuing education. Staff conducts inspections of the student vehicles meeting or exceeding the baselines set by the official competition series facilitated by SAE International so they are ready to race. Taking an active role in improving the students' experience allows the staff team to mentor and develop these budding engineers.
The 501c3 was formed to open new doors for funding and facilitate growth of the competition. The enrollment in the race started at 7 schools in 2016 and has grown to over 50 teams registering for a chance to compete in the 2024 race. Registration fees are collected to cover the baseline costs of track rental, insurance, and rental of facilities such as tents and power, but in an effort to keep the costs low for the student teams, sponsorship is pursued for "nice to have" items such as prizes for the fastest teams, AV, coverage of camping fees for the students, and gift certificates to racing suppliers.
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Fan of formula student in all its forms from across the pond :)
I already give too much of my time, why not money too
all the cool kids are donating, I want in!!
For the best shootout!! (Go Cinci!!)