MINI Car Show

Flickr Gallery from the 2024 MINI Marque – Click the image above to view the entire album

MINI of Pittsburgh hosts this car show on German Hill. They have a shaded private area with a view of Turn 13. MINI owners have always been great supporters of the Grand Prix Car Show and are well represented on the track – they are the perfect cars to race through Schenley Park!

MINI was the PVGP’s 2024 Marque of the Year!

This was the third time that MINI was the marque of the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix. This British icon was previously honored in 2004, then 2014 and in keeping with the 10 year trend, again in 2024.

Minis were everywhere in 2024. They were on track both weekends and were represented at all of our car shows throughout the July 26 – August 4 Race Week.

2024 MINI Marque of the Year Car Show at Schenley Park

The MINI Marque of the Year Car Show takes place on the Bob O’Connor Golf Course on the August 3 and 4 weekend. Registration is for the entire weekend – no single day discount. Park you MINI right on the golf course beside the MINI of Pittsburgh tent, relax under the giant oaks and watch the races from corner 13.

Your $95 Entry Donation includes:

• Weekend Parking spot at the MINI display area on German Hill on the Golf Course.
• Entry into the MINI of Pittsburgh Hospitality Tent all weekend.
• Lunch on Saturday for 2 people. Additional lunches can be purchased.
• Each Mini is automatically registered for the Opening Ceremony Parade Lap of the track on Sunday, August 4 at 10:30. Mini can start to come across the Greenfield Bridge and stage on Greenfield Road starting at 9:00 am. The Mini Parade will enter the track at turn 1 and take a lap and a half parade lap and exit at the Westinghouse fountain.
• PVGP Race Program, MINI Marque poster and sticker.
• Two wristbands to enter the event and browse the International Car Show and the Start/.Finish Line.
• Register by clicking the Vivenu box at the bottom of this page.

Evening of Speed VIP Reception & Racer Parade – Friday, August 2

The traditional Friday night Driver Reception and Parade is moving into Oakland as our racers circle the track, past Phipps and down to the reception at the Frick Fine Arts Building in Schenley Plaza. For the first time in this event, tickets will be available for the public to attend the private VIP Reception and we welcome all MINI owners to join the party in your MINI. Registration for this event is separate ($85 per person) from the Marque of the Year registration portal. – Details

Grand Prix Garden Party – Thursday, August 1

The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix has planted the seeds for a fabulous new event in Schenley Park at the Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens – right alongside the race track. The party will feature a variety of cars, as every PVGP event does. Expect a select representation of MINI, our Marque of the Year, and our Microcar spotlight. We are pleased to feature cars from the Lane Motor Museum, and our exhibit will focus on the small and unusual cars within the Conservatory. Listen to the Allegheny City Ragtime Orchestra, a nine-piece professional ensemble founded in 2013 by Tom Roberts. This Garden Party will feature hors d’oeuvres, palate-pleasing food stations, wine, Helltown Beer and bar cocktails throughout one of the nation’s oldest and largest Victorian greenhouses. It promises to be an elegant and entertaining evening. Tickets are $295 per person. Details

Tune-Up @ SouthSide Works – Wednesday, July 31

Participation in this year’s Tune-Up Party is still just $50. You get a reserved parking spot within the Automotive Showcase on the streets of the SouthSide Works, a goody bag, dash card, PVGP Race Program and car decal. Also included are 2 drink coupons for the driver, redeemable at one of the drink stations. You can also register any guests for $20 each to receive 2 complimentary drink coupons. Details and registration

Waterfront Car Cruise – Monday, July 29

MINI’s will be featured at our Waterfront Car Cruise on Monday, July 29 at the Waterfront Shopping Mall in Homestead. This is a large car show open to anyone who wants to show off their ride -that includes old cars, new cars, trucks and motorbikes. The car show is a fantastic place for auto aficionados, hot rodders, gearheads, car crazy people as well as families to gather for a few hours and enjoy the cars, the people and the stories. There is no pre-registered entry. Please make your $10 donation/car as you enter the event. A PVGP Race Program will be given for each donation. Details

MINI Gathering at Pitt Race – Saturday, July 27, 2024

Your $50 Entry Donation includes:

• Single day gate entry into the Pitt Race facility for two adults (children 12 and under are free).
• Additional adults are $25 each.
• Parking spot on the lawn overlooking the final turns of the race track.
• Entry into MINI of Pittsburgh Hospitality Tent.
• Track offers food concessions and Helltown Beer nearby.
• Register by clicking the Vivenu box at the bottom of this page.

Kick-Off Rallye – Sunday, July 21

If you like cars and country roads, this is a great way to spend a summer Sunday in your Mini. The Rallye is a driving tour, and a scavenger hunt rolled into one. This is a casual and fun event with no experience required. Your $80 entry includes participation in the Rallye for driver and navigator. We’re starting and concluding in Houston, PA, at Dual Devils Garage with a special award for the top Mini. Includes a deluxe cookout dinner and a great seasonal rotation of 17 Helltown Taproom craft beers. Tour their car exhibits and check out upcoming cars for auction in their showroom. Details and registration here