The PVGP is already gearing up for our Kick-Off Rallye at Dual Devils Garage in 2026. The date has been moved to Sunday, July 12, just one week before Schenley Park.Our Rallymaster is planning a route through the back roads of Washington County.
Our Kick-Off Rallye is truly the kick-off event of the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix, as it occurs one week before our Race Week. The competition consists of a combined Monte Carlo/Gimmick rally requiring no prior experience. You can compete in any vehicle you like – any year, any make – no restrictions. We welcome unique and different cars. With Jaguar as the Marque and Pontiac as the Spotlight, we expect a large contingent of each – special prizes will be awarded.
Flickr Gallery for PVGP 2025 Rallye – Click the image above to view the entire album.
Registration Opens in 2026
Your entry donation includes your spot in the Kick-Off Rallye with a cookout for the driver and navigator. Additional passengers and meals can be purchased for $30 each.
Winners
2024 Rallye Results – PDF
Multiple checkpoints are located early along the route and are shown in the route instructions with approximate mileage and the time the vehicle is due to cross the timing line. The tour should take 2.5 hours to complete and will all be on paved roads.
Schedule – July 12, 2026
Registration: 9:30 – 11:00 am
Mandatory Drivers Meeting: 11:00– 11:15 am
Rallye Cars Start Departing: 11:30 am (one leaves every minute)
Meals are served as you return, starting at 2:00 pm
Awards: 4:30 pm
Any car enthusiast can register for a fun but competitive mystery course to test their driving, navigational and trivia skills through the Pittsburgh countryside. Paul MacIntyre and Chuck Larouere are already planning new twists for this year.
What is a Rallye?
You don’t have to be a racer or have experience in a rally competition to enjoy our Kick-Off Rallye. Each year it helps us kick off the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix. Any car enthusiast can register for a fun but competitive mystery course that will test your driving, navigational and trivia skills through the western PA countryside.
Chuck Larouere returned as Rallyemaster in 2021 and brought the latest technology. We utilized Richta Rally so all competitors can download the app for free and it automatically acknowledges as you pass the electronic checkpoints. No volunteers are required on the course and it’s all touchless! You will know your score and standing while you drive! Now, everyone can enjoy participating in the rally, as no checkpoint crews are required. Just like magic!
Contact
For details, email Paul MacIntyre
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Kick-Off Rallye Officials
Rallymaster – Chuck Larouere
Rallye Chairman – Paul MacIntyre
Assistant Chairs – John Kerr and Pete Szymanski
Scoring final standings – Carl Staab
Checkout, scoring App – Rick Beattie
Scoring App – Justin Connors
Scoring – Denny Nill
