Patron Parking

Patron Parking is a reserved VIP area on the Schenley Park golf course to watch the races from the privacy of your exclusive parking spot overlooking turns 17 and 18. Patron Parking is one of the oldest traditions of the Grand Prix, an important fundraiser and the best way to see the races.

Sunday, July 20, 2025

Assorted picnics, tailgate parties, and even lavish catered spreads dot the landscape. Spaces are wide enough for your sports car or SUV. Buy multiple spaces and put up a tent or set up a picnic. It’s a trackside party like no other. Prizes are awarded annually for Most Outstanding and Coolest Parties.  Single spots are $200 with discounts available for multiple purchases.

New Panther Hollow Hillclimb!

With the closing of Panther Hollow Bridge, the PVGP is pivoting and introducing a Hillclimb. Starting near Phipps Conservatory. This intense 1-mile hillclimb charges up the historic, stone-walled Circuit Drive, winding through the park to the Bob O’Connor Golf Course to the finish line at the Neill Log House, right in front of the Patron Parking fans! The car will race at the same speed they did in the vintage race, plus we will be able to feature some larger, louder cans than before! Unfortunately, the bridge closure limits our track circuit and we will not be able to offer the Patron Parade this year. Race Details

Vehicle Restrictions
Patron Parking is held on the fairways of a golf course therefore motor homes, RV’s and vehicles over 4,000 pounds are not permitted. Tents are permitted but they can not be erected prior to your entrance on Sunday morning at 9:00 am. Live or broadcast music is not permitted because of the proximity of other patrons – besides, we all want to hear the races!

John Gloninger – Chair

The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix welcomes Your Town Realty back as our Patron Parking sponsor. Many thanks to Hope Feldman for volunteering and sponsoring!

Your Town Realty is focused on putting the needs of clients first. Buying a home is the largest purchase in your life. Their goal is to guide you through the process to make it as stress free as possible. They help you find your home, negotiate the best price, obtain the best financing, guide you through the home inspection process, and be there at closing to ensure everything has gone well for you.

Your Town Realty is a people oriented, community driven real estate company. We are always looking to help the community by participating in various charities and anything else necessary to improve your quality of life.

Patron Parking at Pitt Race – July 12-13

The PVGP is not just a one-weekend event any longer. We now include multiple events over a two week period. One of these events is the PVGP Historic Races at the Pittsburgh International Race Complex in Beaver Falls. The PIRC facility has grown into a ‘state of the art’ motorsport complex and the PVGP hosts a weekend of Historic Races.  The PVGP team of volunteers, racers, and patrons will all be on hand to enjoy a weekend of high-performance vintage motor racing.

We have created a patron parking option at the PVGP Historic Races. On top of a grassy hilltop overlooking both the North and South tracks, you can ‘park & picnic’ while enjoying a commanding view of the races. – just like Schenley Park. A short stroll over the hill and you are in the paddock where the race teams prepare the cars. A bit further along you can visit the Event Center, Wilson Karting Circuit, and the VDA (Vehicle Dynamics Area) where the National Shelby Convention takes place.

VIP parking will be based on a ‘first come, first served basis and will be limited in number. The ‘one time’ all-day fee is only $30 per car plus standard per person event admission fees at the gate.

NOTE: THE PVGP TENT POLICY PROHIBITING SPECTATOR TENTS ON THE GOLF COURSE DOES NOT APPLY TO PATRON PARKING – THE POLICY WAS DESIGNED TO HELP MAINTAIN THE INTEGRITY OF PATRON PARKING PARTIES AND TO KEEP SPECTATORS FROM PUTTING UP TENTS THAT BLOCK OR HINDER YOUR VIEW OF THE RACE TRACK.