"Evening of Speed" Drivers Reception

Friday, July 17, 2026

Kick off Race Weekend the right way, right at trackside.

The Drivers Reception returns to the Schenley Park Visitor’s Center for the first time since 2021, and there’s no better place to start your weekend. Located beside the Panther Hollow Bridge and directly along the course, this is your chance to step out of the paddock and into the spotlight, surrounded by fellow racers, crews, and fans who appreciate what you bring to the streets of Schenley Park.

From 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM, the track in front of the Visitor’s Center becomes a gathering point for the entire racing community. Cars on display, stories shared, and a relaxed atmosphere that lets you connect with other drivers before the competition begins.

At 6:30 PM, racers will parade from the paddock around the circuit to the reception. They will park their race cars trackside in front of the Visitor’s Center for all to see, with the option to arrive in a support vehicle instead.

Thanks to Broad Arrow Auctions, A Hagerty Company, this is a complimentary event for participants. No tickets, no barriers, just a great evening with the people who make this event special.

2025 PVGP Driver Reception


Tickets

Designed as a special gathering for PVGP racers and their teams, this event offers a very limited number of guest tickets. Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience where you’ll have the opportunity to meet the drivers, view the cars up close, and be part of the racing community.


Schenley Park Visitor Center

The Schenley Park Visitor Center sits right where the action happens, alongside the Panther Hollow Bridge and directly on the course, making it a natural home for our Driver Reception. Its recent transformation by the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy reflects a shared commitment with the City of Pittsburgh to preserve and elevate this historic park while keeping it active and accessible. That same partnership allows the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix to bring racing to these streets each summer, using the restored Visitor Center as a gathering place where drivers, crews, and fans connect in the heart of Schenley Park.

 

 

 

Event details: Start date Friday, July 17, 2026 6:30 pm End date 8:00 pm Calendar
Organizer
Venue details Venue

Schenley Park Visitors Center

Address

101 Panther Hollow Road

City Pittsburgh Postal code 15213 State PA
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