Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix (July 23 & 24) Huge World Class Event (school, price)

[4thGenerationPGH]

The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix is a world-class auto event. Not only is it America’s largest vintage auto racing event, it's the only one run on public streets. Additionally, with the international car show on the golf course surrounding the races through Schenley Park, it's the only one of it's kind in the world. Over 2000 vehicles are displayed on the golf course fairways and are organized by country and manufacturer.

Approximately 250,000 people attend, many from Europe and other parts of the world. The entire event covers 450 acres. It's a free event for charity run by 1200 volunteers to benefit the Autism Society and the Allegheny Valley School. It started in 1983 and has grown into one of the nicest auto events in the country. The event has raised $2.7 million.

Saturday July 23rd and Sunday 24th

9:00 am to 5:00 pm

* Free admission *

Here is a direct link to multiple maps showing all the details...

Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Association | Maps & Directions (http://www.pvgp.org/67469122485327/site/default.asp - broken link)

Here is the website with more info and photos...

http://www.pvgp.org

[gg]

Been MANY times and really enjoy it. Love the car shows.

[hornet67]

I have been attending the PVGP for over 20 years, and it's an outstanding event for car nuts , like myself. The Car Show on Saturday is really first class, with hundreds of vehicles on display.
This year's Marque of the Year is Porsche, and the local Porsche Club is trying to have, I believe, 1,000 Porsches on display, which may prove difficult. I understand that they should have close to 500, at least.
It's a lot of walking, and it's usually bloody hot, so bring water if you are going. There are plenty of food vendors, and the necessary "facilities" are also plentiful.
The price is right, and it's an event Pittsburgh should be proud of.

[UKyank]

Excellent event; if you havent been you owe it to yourself to check it out once.

[4thGenerationPGH]

Originally Posted by hornet67

The Car Show on Saturday is really first class, with hundreds of vehicles on display.

The Car Show is Saturday and Sunday, with thousands of vehicles on display.

But yes, Saturday the show is a little bit bigger and the better of the two days.

Originally Posted by hornet67

it's an event Pittsburgh should be proud of.

It's an event Pittsburgh is proud of.

[BrianTH]

It is a fun (and free!) event for kids as well.

[greg42]

Just FYI the link in the first post goes to the 2010 map.

Here is the link directly to the 2011 map: Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Association (http://www.pvgp.org/pvgp/cwp/view.asp?A=3&Q=277154 - broken link)

Thanks for the reminder.

[4thGenerationPGH]

Originally Posted by greg42

Just FYI the link in the first post goes to the 2010 map.

Here is the link directly to the 2011 map: Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Association (http://www.pvgp.org/pvgp/cwp/view.asp?A=3&Q=277154 - broken link)

Thanks!

[hornet67]

Originally Posted by 4thGenerationPGH

The Car Show is Saturday and Sunday, with thousands of vehicles on display.

But yes, Saturday the show is a little bit bigger and the better of the two days.



It's an event Pittsburgh is proud of.

The Saturday Car Show is substanially larger than that of Sunday; hundreds more cars shown that day. Yes, there are cars still on display Sunday, but nothing like Saturday. I've been attending for 20 + years, both days, trust me!

[robrobrob]

If you are going for the car show. You really have to go on Saturday. Sunday is empty compared with Saturday. For me the car show is the draw not the race. I also enjoy walking up and own pit row.