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With the Panther Hollow Bridge set to open for the PVGP this summer, the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Race Weekend returns July 18–19 to the full, legendary street circuit in Schenley Park. The City of Pittsburgh just announced that the bridge will be temporarily opened for the PVGP, followed by rolling closures through August.  Racers will once again thunder across the bridge, thread past the park’s stone walls, and charge through the golf course in front of 100,000 spectators.

As the nation’s only remaining vintage street race, the PVGP features legendary marques including MG, Porsche, Lotus, BMW, Austin-Healey, Triumph, and Jaguar. Vehicle eligibility has been expanded through 1987, updating select traditional marques and welcoming additional sports cars to the grid, with final approval by the PVGP Competition Committee. In addition, the Sports Cars Over 2.0 Liters class has been expanded to 3.3 Liters.

We sincerely appreciate everyone’s patience and support as we rerouted the circuit last year and staged a hillclimb. With the bridge reopening, we are excited to return to our world-famous course and restore the full Schenley Park racing experience.

The PVGP is expanding vehicle eligibility in Schenley Park to include model years up through 1987. This change updates certain models to our traditional marques and introduces new ones to our grid. Final acceptance of later model select sports cars is at the discretion of the PVGP Competition Committee. For the Sports Car Over 2.0 Liters we are increasing displacement to 3.3 Liters.

Race Groups

  • Vintage Sports Racers, Formula Racers & Formula Ford
  • Production Under 1.5 Liters
  • Pre-War, Preservation and Production Under 1 Liter
  • Sports Cars Under 2.0 Liters
  • Sports Cars Over 2.0 Liters (NEW: to include displacement up to 3.3 Liters)
  • Axis vs Allies Race – Saturday Afternoon
    RACE GROUP DETAILS

Race Registration Now Open

  • Early Entry $625 (through April 12)
  • Regular Entry Fee $675
  • Late Entry Fee (after June 21) $750
  • Axis vs Allies Race (Saturday) $75
  • 2nd or 3rd Car/Same Driver or Same Car/Same Driver in 2 Groups $250
  • Saturday Dinner pit-out line $25 per person
  • Test & Tune at Nelson Ledges $300
  • On Friday, June 12, racers are invited to join an exclusive PVGP Test & Tune run group hosted by the Porsche Club of America – Allegheny Region at Nelson Ledges Road Course in Ohio. Drivers registered for Schenley Park will receive four on-track sessions—an ideal opportunity to dial in your car and get comfortable before race weekend. Our sincere thanks to our friends at PCA for their continued support.

New Track Improvements

Significant sections of roadway within Schenley Park have recently been repaved, offering smoother surfaces and improved consistency in key areas. The massive stone wall inside the Serpentine that collapsed in 2019 has been rebuilt, and we look forward to racing through the thrilling ‘S’ turns without the need for caution flags. These upgrades are expected to enhance drivability while maintaining the technical character of our street course that racers know so well.

Start/Finish Line Returns to Phipps

The Start/Finish Line returns to its original 1983 home alongside Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, restoring this iconic landmark as the centerpiece of on-track action. The move not only honors our heritage but also creates significantly more viewing space, giving more fans the chance to experience the thrill of race starts and checkered flags up close. Adding to the excitement, our Special Exhibition Groups will be paddocked in front of Phipps, featuring Drifters, the BMW Ring Taxi, and Collegiate Formula Racers. They’ll take to the track during the lunch break on both Saturday and Sunday, delivering high-energy demonstrations that fans won’t want to miss.

PVGP Wins Classic Motorsport’s Inaugural 2025 Editors’ Choice Award

Accolades for the PVGP continue to grow, as Classic Motorsports Magazine named the PVGP a winner in its inaugural 2025 Editors’ Choice Awards. “To receive recognition from such a respected publication is truly an honor,” said Joe Teplitz, PVGP Competition Director. “This recognition reflects the dedication and passion of our racers, participants, and volunteers who deliver a safe and memorable event each year.” The award adds to the PVGP’s international recognition, following its recent selection as a finalist for 2025 Motorsport Event of the Year by the International Historic Motoring Awards for the second consecutive year. This award adds to the PVGP’s international recognition. The event was also recently named a finalist for Motorsport Event of the Year by the International Historic Motoring Awards for the second consecutive year.

Joe Teplitz
PVGP Competition Director

Future PVGP Dates

2027 July 10-18        Schenley Park Race Weekend July 17-18
2028 July 8-16        Schenley Park Race Weekend July 15-16
2029 July 12 -22      Schenley Park Race Weekend July 21-22