"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
Information

Latest news

Racing Against the Giants: Three Legendary Jaguars Come to the International Jaguar Festival – July 18/19

A rare gathering of championship Jaguars tells the story of one of motorsport's greatest underdog victories. Andrew Whyte, Jaguar's legendary historian and former Director of Public Relations, described Freddy Baker's remarkable E-Type as "the ultimate true David...

Celebrate America’s Automotive Heritage at the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix

As we celebrate our nation's 250th birthday, we also honor another great American tradition, the automobile. In just one week, the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix returns for nine spectacular days of racing, car shows, parties, rallies, and family fun, all benefiting...

Tickets, Parking and VIP Treatment for Schenley Park Race Weekend on Sale Now

The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix returns to Schenley Park for a summer weekend that feels like Pittsburgh at its best. With the full street circuit back in action, drivers will zoom across the Panther Hollow Bridge and wind through the park, racing within 50 feet of...

Excitement Builds as 44th PVGP Approaches, Bronco Wild Fund Hosting Guided Trail Drive on Race Day, Sunday, July 19

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Association Ross Miller Executive Vice President P:  412-400-7324 E:  rmiller@pvgp.org June 18, 2026 PITTSBURGH, PA - The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix returns to race the city streets this July with...

The Enthusiast Grid: PVGP Opens the Door to a New Generation of Car Culture

For more than four decades, the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix has celebrated automotive history, heritage, and racing tradition. In 2026, PVGP is adding an exciting new chapter with the debut of The Enthusiast Grid—a fresh new concept designed to welcome a broader...

PVGP Plans a Grand Return to Its Legendary Schenley Park Race Circuit with the Announced Opening of Panther Hollow Bridge

The 44th Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix is set to roar back this summer as Race Weekend returns July 18–19 to the full, legendary street circuit in Schenley Park. The City of Pittsburgh just announced that the Panther Hollow Bridge will be opened for our event. Vintage...

The 2026 International Jaguar Festival Roars into the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix July 16–19

The International Jaguar Festival (IJF) will take place July 16–19, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as part of the internationally recognized Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Motorsports Festival. Acclaimed Jaguar designer Ian Callum will cross the pond to serve as...

Get Your New PVGP License Plate

Show your pride with your very own PVGP license plate! Replace your standard PA plate with this fully legal PVGP license plate and show your Grand Prix pride! The PVGP license plate is the brainchild of the Grand Prix’s own Scott Rupert, who worked with PennDOT to...

Dancing With The Cars at the 2026 Pittsburgh Auto Show Thursday, February 12, 2026 6:00 - 10:00 PM The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix is proud to return to the dance floor with the Greater Pittsburgh Automobile Dealers Foundation as the charity partner of Dancing with...

PVGP Recognizes 2025 Checkered Flag Winners and Partners at Annual Victory Lap Celebration

The PVGP hosted its Victory Lap Celebration last night at the Doubletree Hotel in Cranberry, marking a joyful finale to the 2025 event season. This annual gathering highlights the spirit of the PVGP by presenting donations to the charities and honoring the partners...