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PVGP Named a Finalist for the Prestigious 2024 International Historic Motoring Awards
The International Historic Motoring Awards is the most prestigious global award in the motorsport and collector car world, celebrating the achievements of people and organizations worldwide. 'The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix is honored to be a finalist for the 2024...
Panther Hollow Bridge Closed for Inspection
October 22, 2024 - The City of Pittsburgh recently announced the temporary closing of the Panther Hollow Bridge based on the recommendation of PennDOT and the inspection consultant. The City stated, ‘We will be closing the bridge as a public safety measure. Any...
Congratulations to the Winner of the 2024 Corvette Z06 – Jeff Mattiuz of Sarver, Pennsylvania
The winner of our Corvette Z06 Sweepstakes was drawn at 2:00 PM EST on October 8.. Jeffrey Mattiuz of Sarver, Pennsylvania will take home the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 and $30,000. Many thanks to the PVGP volunteers who made this possible, as well as to North Star...
Photo Highlights from the 2024 Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Motorsport Festival
The 42nd Edition of the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Motorsport Festival is now complete. We are indebted to all the photographers who contributed their images to help us show the world what an incredible event we have here in Pittsburgh. Even if you attended every...
Go for the Ride of Your Life with Ragtime Racers – August 3-4
Ragtime Racers join the Pittsburgh VintagerGrand Prix for the first time at Schenley Park on the August 3-4, 2024, Race Weekend. This unique group performs at major races each year, and we are fortunate to have them here. This race exhibition group for 1920 and...
PVGP Wraps Up Fabulous Weekend at Pitt Race with GT40 Reunion
July 30, 2024 PITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Association thanks everyone who made our Historics at Pitt Race this past weekend a roaring success. The racers provided the excitement on the track from Thursday through Sunday afternoon. It takes a great...
PVGP is Gearing up for the 42nd Motorsport Festival
Pittsburgh, July 19, 2024—What began as a single-day race in Schenley Park in 1983 has become a full-fledged Motorsport Festival packed with 12 events and two race weekends. It all starts this weekend with the Kick-Off Rallye on Sunday, followed by the Walnut Street...
PVGP Awarded Grant of $75,000 from the Sports & Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County
July 2, 2024 – The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix is pleased to announce that its 2024 vintage race weekend will be supported by a grant of $75,000 from The Sports & Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County (“SEA”) through its Sports Event Funding...
Todd Cook Generates Two Striking PVGP Posters with the Iconic Gulf Oil Racing Livery
June 27, 2024 - The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand is thrilled with the incredible posters that Todd Cook created for the 2024 PVGP. He brings great expertise and talent working with motorsports-related companies, developing artwork and design for events and marketing...
Local Legend Jim Boffo Named Honorary Starter for 2024 PVGP
Mention the name Jim Boffo around the western Pennsylvania racing community, and the response is always the same . . . lots of smiles and great stories about the local legend. So it is only appropriate that the PVGP name Jim Boffo this year’s Honorary Starter since he...
Mother’s Day is the perfect time to announce our new event at Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens
Grand Prix Garden Party Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens Thursday, August 1 6:30 - 10:30 PM The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix has planted the seeds for a fabulous new event in Schenley Park at Phipps. This garden soiree will feature a variety of cars, as...
PVGP Welcomes Historic Stock Car Racing to 2024 Historics at Pitt Race
PITTSBURGH, PA - APRIL 24, 2024 - The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix (PVGP) is thrilled to share the exciting news that the Historic Stock Car Racing Association (HSCRA) will be joining the lineup of racing groups for this year's PVGP Historics at Pittsburgh...
There’s Still Time for Sponsors to Get in the Race!
The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix is only four months away, but there is plenty of time to become a sponsor. Associate your brand with the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix – a 10-day motorsport event that offers many options and exposure. We can even create a package to...
Downforce Motorsports to Unveil World’s First Superformance GT40 Honoring Alan Mann at 2024 PVGP
PITTSBURGH, PA - March 19, 2024 - Downforce Motorsports, a leading force in the Superformance world and the second-largest dealer globally, proudly announces the unveiling of their newest masterpiece, the Alan Mann GT1 Tribute Superformance GT40, slated to make its...
Spotlight to Shine on Bantam Cars and Nash Metropolitan at the American Car Show
The 2024 Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix will spotlight the iconic subcompact American Bantam cars and the Nash Metropolitan at this year's American Car Show on August 3-4, in conjunction with Mini being the featured marque of the year. Set against the backdrop of the...