Oh snap. Hi there. I run... or used to run (I'm still not over the whole closing thing) at Pitt Race a ton. Mainly autocross with STC up there, but I do NHSCC and Central PA too. Oddly enough, I'm also number 35, ha.
I did the final few Track Nights in America up there. Didn't run my car officially, but did do the touring laps. I've been autocrossing 15+ years now, but being on track even at 80% - I get the whole track thing now. It closing really sucks for all of us. At least us autocrossers have some hope in finding a new location and have other locations nearby-ish, but track guys like yourself are left really screwed.
I doubt it will fully scratch the track itch, but do a few autocross events this upcoming year and see if that's your thing too. Some people don't like autox once they're doing those speeds at a track day, but some do both. It's at least some supplemental seat time locally.
I'll miss the VDA at Pitt Race. It was flat, wide open, and we could hit 3rd gear on some courses. Plus the bathrooms, BBQ truck, and the sound of the guys on track around you at an autocross... uh yeah, I'll take that vibe.