UPMC Schenley Oval – Drivers Page

Vintage Racers,

The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix is one of the premier vintage racing and charity events in the country.  I am honored to be the Competition Director for Schenley Park.  I have participated in various roles in the Grand Prix since its inception: as a spectator, a car show participant, a photographer, a rallye driver, a racer, a drivers committee member and now Competition Director.

Schenley Park is ready for racing action this summer. With the Panther Hollow Bridge closed for repairs, we’re shifting gears and creating two thrilling new track events for the July 19-20 Vintage Weekend.

We are rerouting the vintage street race onto Overlook Drive and forming a new Hillclimb event to continue the racing action to the golf course. This represents a major enhancement to our Schenley Park offering…for spectators and drivers. We’ve always considered how to incorporate the Schenley Oval into our course, and this does it. The uphill sweeping esses with Oakland and the City of Pittsburgh in the background will be spectacular!

The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix was a finalist in last year’s International Historic Motoring Awards. We are poised to introduce a new excitement factor that features two races simultaneously. This year promises to be the best yet! This promises to be an incredible year with great racing on a smoother, fun new circuit with exciting new turns you won’t want to miss!

Joe Teplitz
PVGP Competition Director
(646) 258-4000

New 2-Mile Track

This exciting new 2-mile racecourse follows our legendary route along the Boulevard of the Allies, tackling the iconic hay bale chicane, veering left just before the Panther Hollow Bridge. From there, racers snake up Overlook Drive, glide past the ice rink and Schenley Oval, and descend onto Greenfield Road. Two quick lefts send them back onto the Boulevard for another high-speed lap. Packed with technical turns and racing challenges, this dynamic circuit stays true to our tradition of vintage road racing through the heart of a city park.

The traditional track in Schenley Park was always one of the most challenging circuits in vintage racing. This new Schenley Oval presents a new challenge and features a smoother racing surface.

Racers will park up on Prospect Drive, and the grid will form on Hobart, as always. The start/finish line will shift to the highest section of the hill on Overlook Drive. We anticipate the same number of turns and 20 corner stations.

Our incredible PVGP Volunteers and the Competition Committee are working on the details for all aspects of the race, including spectator areas, safety features, and track access. Stay tuned as more details are released.