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MINI Named Marque of the 2024 Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix
PITTSBURGH, PA (January 17, 2024) This will be the third time that MINI is the marque of the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix. This British icon was previously honored in 2004, then 2014 and in keeping with the 10 year trend, again here in 2024. Minis will be everywhere...
GT40 60th Reunion Set to Roar into PVGP Historics at Pitt Race this Summer
Pittsburgh, PA (January 11, 2024) The legendary GT40 turns 60 this year and a grand reunion is planned in conjunction with the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix's Historic Races at Pittsburgh International Race Complex in Wampum, PA July 26 through 28, 2024. Photo by Dan...
Automotive Icon Bill Warner Named Grand Marshal of 2024 Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Motorsports Festival
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (January 9, 2024) In a momentous celebration of automotive passion and excellence, the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix proudly announces Bill Warner as its distinguished choice for Grand Marshal of the 2024 Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Motorsport...
Concours d’ Lemons to Make Inaugural Appearance at 2024 PVGP Historics at Pitt Race
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (December 12, 2023) The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix (PVGP) is thrilled to announce the inaugural appearance of the whimsical and irreverent Concours d' Lemons at its "Historics at Pitt Race" on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at the Pittsburgh...
Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Donates $275,000 to Charity and Takes a Victory Lap
PITTSBURGH, PA (December 5, 2023) The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix dropped the checkered flag on its 2023 event by presenting a $275,000 donation check to their charity partners. The Victory Lap event was held at the Double Tree Hilton in Cranberry on November 29....
PVGP Mourns the Death of Mike Connolly, Founder and Former Race Director
The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix lost a motorsport icon - Mike Connolly was a part of the PVGP from 1983 until his passing last night. He was a leader in many capacities, including Race Director, the Executive Committee, and served on the Board of Directors. Mike...
PVGP Releases 2024 Race Week Schedule
The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix's 2024 Race Week schedule is below. We are shifting back a week later than usual to accommodate some schedule conflicts and sincerely hope that this announcement is out early enough for you to make your plans for next summer - our...
Congratulations to the Winner!
Congratulations to the winner of the 2023 Corvette Z06 - Tommy Moretti of Powell, Ohio September 8, 2023 - Many thanks to the PVGP volunteers who made this possible: Jim Kinest, Drew Spoto, Mark Sheldon, Paul John, Ron Knorr, Don Tarquinio, Dan Holmes Nicole Tripp,...
Helltown Brewing Winners Circle Results!
Two great weekends of vintage and historic racing! Thanks to Helltown Brewing for sponsoring the Winners Circle and providing a cold reward for our racers. According to PVGP Competition Director Joe Teplitz, "I just can’t say enough about the people who change a...
PVGP Wraps Up its Race Week with Great Fanfare!
The 2023 Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix wrapped up its Race Week on Sunday, July 23 with vintage races through the streets and a car show at Schenley Park. It was the culmination of 10 days of races, car shows and parties. All to benefit charity. The 41st PVGP was...
Land Rover 75th Anniversary Spotlight at PVGP – July 22/23
The PVGP heartily invites all Land Rover owners and fans to join us for the PVGP International Car Show and Race Weekend at Schenley Park on July 22/23 to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Land Rover. Sponsored by Land Rover North Hills and Land Rover South Hills by...
Get to Know 2023 PVGP Poster Artist Tavis Coburn
June 25, 2023 - Canadian artist Tavis Coburn returns to create his second Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix poster. He previously created our spectacular 2016 poster featuring a white E-Type Jaguar. The striking poster depicts a red 1963 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta...
PVGP Awarded Grant of $75,000 from the Sports & Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County
June 11, 2023 - Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix is pleased to announce that its 2023 vintage car race is supported by a grant of $75,000 from The Sports & Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County ("SEA") through its Sports Event Funding ("SEF")...
Luigi Chinetti Jr. Named 2023 PVGP Grand Marshal
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (June 8, Pittsburgh) —Pittsburgh, PA- The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix (PVGP) is thrilled to announce that Luigi Chinetti Jr. has been named the Grand Marshal for the highly anticipated 41st running of the event. This year's PVGP will be a...
PVGP Welcomes Caliente Pizza & Draft House as Title Sponsor for International Car Show, New Awards
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (May 16, Pittsburgh) —The 2023 Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix will honor Ferrari as its Marque of the Year throughout race week, so as befits the Italian icon, it only makes sense that the motorsport festival will also feature classic Italian...