Media registration for the 2026 Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix has closed. You may still complete the registration form at the bottom of this page, and we will make every effort to accommodate your request. However, we cannot guarantee media credentials or access to specific events.

 

 

MEDIA REGISTRATION

The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix welcomes accredited media covering one of America’s most distinctive motorsport events. From Race Week shows to vintage racing through the streets of Schenley Park to the International Car Show and Race Week activities, credentialed media receive access to unique stories, outstanding photography, and behind-the-scenes opportunities throughout the festival.

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY

Media credentials are available to individuals on assignment for recognized media outlets, including:

  • Reporters, writers, editors, and broadcasters from print, digital, television, radio, or podcast outlets.
  • Professional photographers and videographers working for established media organizations or agencies.
  • Freelancers with a confirmed assignment (proof required).
  • Automotive content creators and social media influencers with a significant, relevant audience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Media credentials are issued only to individuals directly involved in covering the event. Credentials will not be issued to spouses, guests, or other non-working companions. The PVGP reserves the right to approve or deny any application.

Many Race Week events are open to the public, but credentialed media receive advance event information and may be invited to exclusive interview, photography, and video opportunities not available to the general public. When you register, please indicate which events you plan to cover so we can keep you informed of media opportunities.

APPLICATION GUIDELINES

  • Each applicant must submit an individual Media Credential Request Form. Organizations may not apply on behalf of multiple representatives.
  • Applications must be submitted by July 1, 2026.
  • Please allow up to 14 days for review.
  • Applicants will be notified of their status no later than July 10, 2026.
  • Credentials are issued only in the applicant’s name and are not transferable.
  • A government-issued photo ID is required when picking up credentials.
  • Credentials will not be mailed.
  • The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix reserves the right to revoke credentials at any time.

This version is about 30% shorter, removes repetition, and reads more like a professional media accreditation page. It also avoids overselling with phrases like “experience from the inside,” “exclusive photo positions,” and “unmatched access,” while still making the benefits clear.

RACE WEEK EVENTS

You do not need credentials for the following events. These are outdoor car shows and there is no media check-in:

  • Kick-Off Rallye – Sunday, July 12
  • Walnut Street Car Show – Monday, July 13​
  • Waterfront Car Cruise – Tuesday, July 14
  • Sewickley Stampede – Tuesday, July (You must purchase a ticket to go into the private party in Rosa’s Cantina)
  • Downtown Car Display – Wednesday, July 15
  • Tune-Up at the SouthSide Works – Wednesday, July 15
  • Countryside Tour – Thursday, July 16 (You can participate in a vintage car or position yourself along the route for photography)

The following are private parties with a ticket cost. You can photograph the car show outside, but need a ticket to get inside:

  • Blacktie & Tailpipes Gala at Kamin Science Center – Saturday, July 11
  • Garden Party at Phipps Conservatory – Thursday, July 16
  • Driver’s Reception at Schenley Park Visitor Center – Friday, July 17

RACE WEEKEND AT SCHENLEY PARK- JULY 18-19, 2026

Location: Media check-in at the First Tee Clubhouse on Schenley Drive.

First Tee – Bob O’Connor Golf Course
5370 Schenley Drive
Pittsburgh PA 15217

Media Check-In Hours:
​Saturday, July 18: 7:00 AM until 3:00 PM
Sunday, July 19: 8:00 AM until Noon

Additional Information:
If approved, you will be mailed a Parking Pass, which provides free parking on Flagstaff Hill, where a shuttle bus will take you for the 5-minute ride up to the Golf Course. Please disembark at the “Main Entrance” stop at the top of the hill, and the golf course clubhouse is located directly to your left. Once you arrive and sign in you will be given a Race Program, press credential lanyard, and our staff will direct you to areas of the event that may interest you. The media center will be fully staffed with on-site media contacts to answer questions and guide and transport you and your equipment to where you need to be.
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*RACE SIDE CREDENTIALS “HOT PASS”

If you wish to receive media credentials to work inside the fence, e.g., a “hot pass”, you will need to demonstrate that you have photographed on a hot race track in the past – Schenley Park is a difficult race to cover with long walks, no transport or amenities. Credentialed Media will have access to photograph the winner’s podium at Schenley Park and WILL NOT require a hot pass for those areas. 

PVGP MEDIA HOT PASS – PDF

PVGP MEDIA CONTACTS

Thank you for your interest. You can reach our media team at any of our events through the contacts listed above.

Dan DelBianco Pre-event Media and Photos (412) 559-3500

Ross Miller Pre-event Media and Photos (412) 559-3500

Susan Gera  Onsite Media (724) 396-9372

Please read all of the information above before clicking and completing the Media Credentials form at the bottom of this page.

MEDIA REQUEST FORM

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ONLY COMPLETE BELOW IF YOU ARE REQUESTING A "HOT PASS"

The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix hosts vintage racing cars that can have more unpredictability when compared to modern race cars. The Vintage Races at Schenley Park are a very unique setting through city streets, around stone walls, past haybales, trees and phone poles. It can a dangerous place for drivers, volunteers and media if anyone is inside the track without experience on a hot field. At the PVGP we are not equiped to provide the kind of safety training for you to get your first experience. You will need to have gained that experience elsewhere. Please do not apply for a hot pass if you do not have prior "hot track" experience. You will be denied.

With that said, in order to apply for a Hot Pass please complete the following information:

I would like to request a hot pass at the following:

Please provide a minimum of two links to races/events you have covered with a hot pass.

By submitting this form I understand that my request for the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Media Credentials has been submitted for review. I understand that my request does not guarantee I will receive Media Credentials and that credentials are issued on a limited basis to working media only. I further agree to send a copy and/or weblink of my coverage as soon as possible after the event and you are reconfirming that you agreed to be bound by all terms and conditions of the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix's Media Eligibility Guidelines. Photographers and Videographers agree that any images obtained at PVGP events shall be their non-exclusive property. Although the image rights may be sold to third parties, the PVGP, the people in the images and the owners of the property depicted in the images shall have a right to use this images. As rights holders they can use the images publicly without a fee but they will have no right to sell the images.