linderpat

The Pittsburgh Vintage grand Prix - now in its 32d year. Come join hundreds of your fellow p-car enthusiasts as we again gather on the lawn at Schenley Park to enjoy our cars, the races and above all, the camaraderie that has grown over the years. Now is the time to register and get this event on your calendar.

The PVGP takes place in scenic Schenley Park in the heart of Pittsburgh. This is one of 2 vintage races that occur on public streets in the world, the other being Monaco. It is also a significant charity fundraiser – proceeds are donated through the PVGP to the Autism Society of Pittsburgh and the Allegheny Valley School.

This year promises to be the best yet, with some new events taking place, like the Top 10 Peoples’ Choice, a concours open to all registered Porsches. Here are the highlights of the activities to enjoy:

Friday, July 18:

• Weekend kick-off at the Double Wide restaurant in Cranberry Township PA – our local Club (ARPCA) will host the out of town clubs travelling to participate in the PVGP. This is our second annual hosting. There will be plenty of good cheer, at a venue right next to the hotels (where we have club discounts arranged) and turnpike just North of the City. It will also include a nice impromptu gathering of Porsches of all varieties. All local and distant Porsches welcome. Starting at 5 pm to ?

Saturday, July 19th:

• International Car Show on the Golf Course – over 2000 cars on display (Mini is PVGP Marque for 2014)
• ARPCA Catered Tailgate Party (starts at 12:00 Noon - open to all participants who register through the ARPCA website and msr)
• Top 10 Peoples’ Choice Concours (open to all Porsches registered through the ARPCA website and msr)
• Door prizes
• Vintage Racing Time Trails (come see many classic and vintage Porsches and othe great marques participating in the races throughout Schenley Park.)

Sunday, July 20th:

• Porsche Car Show
• ARPCA Catered Picnic (starts at 12:00 Noon - open to all participants who register through the ARPCA website and msr)
• Vintage Car Races

General prices are as follows:

• Saturday or Sunday registration for 1 car and TWO people: $75 (includes parking, door prizes, lunch and soft beverages)
• Additional meal ticket for either day: $15 per person

To Register, go to our Club's website at http://arpca.com/2014/03/pvgp-2014/

See you at the races!

Note: Pre-registration closes Sunday July 13th at 11:59 PM. We may accept a limited number of late registrations (until Friday 12:00PM) but your credit card will be immediately charged and no refunds will be issued. Registrations after this point will be completed on-site at the Porsche Registration Table.

Contact me (Club event chair) with any questions – Ed Rice at pvgp@arpca.com

MFGJR

And, even though they're not racing Porsches, please stop by in the paddock at Schenley and visit the High Performance Heroes team. Marine Staff Sergeant Liam Dwyer, who lost a leg to an IED in Afghanistan in 2011, will be driving the #14 AH Sprite and looking to defend last year's Group 2 PVGP win. We're typically in the loop at the far end of the paddock, and the bright blue and neon green car is pretty hard to miss... as is the driver with one leg. You can find more info at http://www.HPHeroes.org or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pages/High-Performance-Heroes/464636463617590

Sorry for the thread hijack, but these guys warrant our support.

linderpat

Awesome .... thanks for the post MFGJR!

Dbltime

I have never spent any time in Pittsburgh. I raced at the Beaver (lapped the beaver) the first couple of years they opened. Are still operating plus with the cart track?
I bought one of the PVGP watches when Porsche was the marque a few years back.
Does this event have wheel to wheel vintage racing or time trials only?
Sounds like a good event. I am due for a road trip

Dbltime

Semper Fi, I will stop by. 1st MAW, MAG 15 Nam

MFGJR

Thanks, guys, look forward to seeing folks up there. Sgt. Dwyer and teammate Sgt. Pat Brown (who unfortunately won't be able to race at Schenley this year) are truly inspirational and I'm proud to crew for them.

Yes, there's wheel to wheel racing. It's not a 10/10ths circuit, courtesy of stone walls and ravines, but still really cool. And, back to linderpat's original post, it's a great event. There are massive car shows (must have been 150 Porsches last year) and big crowds. And I like Pittsburgh--you'll find some good food, Warhol museum, etc. Wright's Falling Water isn't too far of you're road tripping.

I'd love to join in on the club activities myself (just bought a 997.1) but we're usually running ragged fixing broken race cars--but hey, that's vintage racing!

-Frank

linderpat

Greetings Porsche friends - we are now just a couple of weeks away from the beginning of the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix festivities for 2014! Here are a couple of reminders and high lights:
•Register now - go to the ARPCA.com Club website and follow the link to msr. Now is the time to register!
•When you come to the Schenley Park event, please remember to bring a hard copy of your receipt - this will help us to quickly get you and everyone else through the gate and onto the lawn.
•Remember to wear your ARPCA name tags - we have great high quality name tags, and it is always appreciated as you meet old faces and new, to associate names with those faces!
•We have two tables (12 seats) reserved for ARPCA members at the Cars and Guitars party at the Hard Rock Cafe on Thursday July 17th from 7pm to 11:30pm or beyond! First come, first served on the free Club tickets - so get there and start the party! (additional tickets are $20 per).
•The Weekend kick-off at the Double Wide Grill in Cranberry Township PA – Friday evening July 18th. Our Club will for the 2d year will host the out of town clubs travelling to participate in the PVGP. There will be plenty of good cheer at a venue just North of the City, right next to the hotels where many will be staying. It will also include a nice impromptu gathering of Porsches of all varieties. Starting at 5 pm to? (cash bar and food, but free for all friends, cars and cheer!)

Contact Ed Rice ARPCA pvgp@arpca.com

linderpat

Reminder for Friday night get together at the Double Wide - details:
Welcome Party at the Double Wide Grill / 4p – ???

Double Wide Grill
100 Adams Shoppes
Rte 228
Mars, PA 16046
(724) 553-5212

Come to join all of the out of town PCAers at the Double Wide Grill in Mars!

One of the most unique car-themed locations in the region. Porsche Only Parking!

Pay on your own but DoubleWide offers Great Food & Plenty to Drink