Italian Cortile della Corsa at the PVGP
July 18/19, 2026
The Cortile della Corsa has been described as the crown jewel of the car show at the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix. Cortile is Italian for “Courtyard,” and it’s befitting the name because of the gorgeous Italian vehicles in front of The Pittsburgh Golf Club promontory.
The Cortile showcases the finest Italian design, featuring sports cars from renowned brands such as Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, Fiat, Lancia, Lamborghini, and Maserati, among others.
On Saturday at the Grand Prix, the Cortile Cup is awarded for the best in show and for each Italian Marque. On Sunday, the Car Show Participants move to the Westinghouse Pond VIP Area for “Wine on Nine” to watch the racers negotiate the exciting hairpin at Turn 9.
All Italian cars—of every make, model, and era—are welcome. The Italian Cortile overlooks the full International Car Show on the Schenley Park Golf Course, placing you at the heart of the action. Enjoy the entire weekend at the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix while taking in sweeping views of the car shows below.
Location
The Cortile car show is on the 18th fairway of the Schenley Park Golf Course. Entry is from Northumberland Street by the Pittsburgh Golf Club. Saturday is the featured day for the show, lunch and judging and all cars are welcome to return on Sunday.
On Sunday, the party expands to the Westinghouse Fountain, a great vantage point to watch the races at the exciting turn as racers climb up the hill to the golf course.
Registration Open
Italian cars of all makes, models and years are welcome to the annual Cortile Italian Car Show. Enjoy the entire weekend at the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix, overlooking the car shows on the Schenley Park Golf Course and the vintage races through the city streets.
$175 Race Weekend Entry includes:
- Weekend parking for your car in the Cortile on the golf course
- Cortile gift, PVGP poster, car decal and Race Program
- Lunch for two at the Pittsburgh Golf Club on Saturday
- Dashcard with a unique Bio of your car
- Lanyard Badges – Required for admission to the Clubhouse
- VIP Admission at the Turn 9 Westinghouse Pond “Wine on 9” to watch the races
- Additional Saturday lunches can be purchased for $50 each
- There are no lunches available on Sunday
- You can register for Sunday only for $100
Cortile Judging
If you want your car judged for the Cortile Winner’s Circle, please let a volunteer know when you check in.
Schedule – Saturday, July 18
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- 8:30 am Coffee at Convive Coffee truck
- 9:00 am Gates open for parking
- 9:00 am Westinghouse Pond opens
- 9:00 am Cortile Cup Judges begin Tour
- Noon Cortile Cup Winner Announced
- 11:30 am – 1:00pm Lunch
- 1:30 pm Cortile Cup Awards presented and Class winners move to Winners Circle
- 2:00 pm Meet the Judges
- 5:00 pm show ends for the day
Schedule – Sunday, July 19
- 9:00 am Gates open. Westinghouse Private Race viewing area opens.
- 10:00 am – 2:00 pm WINE ON NINE Wine Tasting
- 9:00 am – 5:00 pm – Westinghouse Pond open. A Perfect place to bring some cheese to sample with the wine or order a Caliente pizza at the Cortile and bring it down.
Online Registration Fees – Closes 11:00 pm July 12
- Registration: $175
- Additional Lunches: $55
- For Sale Sign: $10
- On-Site Registration: $200
- Sunday Only: $100
- Wine on Nine – Sunday $50
- Preregistration closes on July 13, and you will need to pay $200 at the gate.
Car Information
Registration can only be done through the Vivenu portal above. Once you register, you must go back in and add the year, make, and model of your car. You must enter this information to get a dash card and be placed in the proper show. You will need to bring that receipt to gain entry. Your receipt will include a QR code scanned upon entry to facilitate a quick, touchless process. We strongly encourage you to pre-register now to secure a field spot and speed up the entry process. Refunds and single-day discounts are not available.
French Quarter
The PVGP invited French-manufactured cars to join the Cortile in 2021. It adds an excellent French touch to an already great show. Visit the French Quarter Car Show page.
Contact
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Wayne Long was more than a founding partner. He was a driving force behind the evolution of the Cortile from a celebration of Italian style into a true Concours event. “Wayne, with the encouragement of Steve Barney, approached me and said that in order to elevate the prestige of the Cortile, we should make it more than just a car show by bringing in a judging staff,” said Cortile Founder Bernie Martin. “Wayne recruited and funded—entirely on his own—the lodging and accommodations for the judges, and each year he personally created the Cortile Cup trophy. He also came up with the idea of a permanent Cortile Cup, akin to the Borg-Warner Trophy, listing each year’s winners.“ The Cortile Cup is awarded annually to the finest Italian car on display, judged by a panel of respected concours judges from around the country. Wayne’s belief in the importance of design, heritage, and presentation lives on in every award presented. In recent years, additional Cortile Cup honors have been named in memory of other Italian car icons, including Walt Spak for Lancia and Pietro Castiglioni for Ferrari. Wayne now joins this distinguished group, and his name will remain a permanent part of the legacy he helped build. His influence extended even further. Wayne motivated Dan Panoz to step into the concours scene, which led to the Panoz Reunion at the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix in 2025 and to Panoz being named the Spotlight Car of the PVGP in 2023. |
The Italian Cortile History
At the 2008 Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix, “All Italian Cars” were honored as Marque of the Year — and the response was overwhelming. With no local Italian car club or dealer network to organize a dedicated show, Bernard Martin and the PVGP created one. In 2009, they introduced The Cortile, an elegant showcase designed to match the beauty and passion of the Italian marques it celebrates.
Unlike many other shows during Grand Prix weekend, The Cortile is produced and managed entirely by the PVGP, making it a uniquely curated experience. Special thanks to founder Bernard Martin and to Wayne Long for his vision and expertise in shaping this exquisite display of Italian automotive art.
The Cortile della Corsa has since been called the crown jewel of the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix car show. “Cortile” means courtyard in Italian — a fitting name for the stunning Italian automobiles displayed against the dramatic backdrop of The Pittsburgh Golf Club promontory.
Now in its 17th year, the Cortile is a two-day car show of all Italian cars, all makes, and all ages are welcome. Be sure to mark your calendar and come and enjoy the weekend at the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix overlooking the International car show on the Schenley Park Golf Course. It should be a spectacular weekend.