2011 PVGP – We are the Marque!
In 2011 Porsche will again be the Marque of the year for the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix. This aligns very well with the celebration of ARPCA’s 50th anniversary.
Note – Registrations mailed to ARPCA must be in the mail by Wednesday 20-July! — On-line registration will remain open through Thursday, 21-July.
On March 25, 1961, 31 Porsche owners and P.C.A. members gathered at McSorley’s Restaurant in the North Hills to form their own P. C. A. Chapter. Visit the Allegheny Region’s website to learn more about their history. Porsche was the marque of the year in 1994 and 2002, each time they set a new record for charitable funds raised by the marque – we look forward to another great year! Come be a part of the 50th anniversary at the Grand Prix in July.
For the past 28 years, the Race Weekend has been the focus of the PVGP and no other event in the country can compare to the uniqueness of Schenley Park. See left side of this page for a full schedule of Marque events.
We hope to have over 500 Porsche’s covering the fairways of Schenley Park including some very rare cars from private collectors, as well as special interest Porsche’s from enthusiasts from across the country. Porsche owners are invited to attend regardless of year or model! In this PVGP Marque of the Year section, you should be able to find all information you need to join us for the week, including hotel accommodations and detailed information about each specific event.
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Cruise Night |
Friday 8-July | The Star Lite Church in Wexford is honoring our club by featuring Porsche as their marque this coming Friday (7/8). We will be in our own reserved area. The event “officially” opens at 5:00pm, but cars start showing up in the early afternoon. Our area is confined to 25 Porsches, so be early. |
Kick-Off Rallye |
Sunday, July 10 Noon – 5:00 PM | Car enthusiasts test their driving and navigation skills on a “mystery course” through the streets of Pittsburgh. This is a fun, casual event that starts in Oakland and ends at Geno’s Restaurant in Lawrenceville. There will be a special award category for Porsche participants.
$60.00 per car entry includes meal for driver and navigator afterward, $15 for each additional guest. Details
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Blacktie & Tailpipes Gala |
Friday, July 15 7:00 – 11:00 PM |
Our annual black-tie celebrates automobiles at the exclusive Longue Vue Club in Verona. You can count on a display of new and vintage Porsche’s. Guests arriving in a Porsche of any year will receive special parking.
$200 per person (tickets not be available at the door) Details
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PVGP Historic Races at BeaveRun |
July 16-17 Weekend 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Come out to watch an exciting variety of vintage (pre 1959) and historic (post 1960) racing. The Grand Prix will host a car corral for all German marques, including Porsche, BMW and Audi. Catered lunch and refreshments will be served Saturday and Sunday. Reserved parking for Porsche Marque of the Year participants will be available near the tent on the hill overlooking the final turn of the race circuit.
$15 per person for lunch each day, plus $15 daily entry into BeaveRun Races. Details
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Walnut Street Invitational Car Show |
Monday, July 18 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Nestled on Shadyside’s charming Walnut Street you’ll find over 125 rare, classic and exotic cars, including a special display of Porsche’s in front of Doc’s Place which is also the site of the Grand Prix’s private party. Car Show is free and open to the public, show cars by invitation only. No cost to attend this event. Details |
Car Cruise at the Waterfront |
Tuesday, July 19 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Join 750 car owners at the Waterfront in Historic Homestead and see even more cars of all marques. All Porsche owners are invited and welcome – a special parking area will be reserved. Details |
Downtown Parade & Car Display |
Wednesday, July 20 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | 100 race and show cars will parade through Pittsburgh to car displays at the U.S. Steel Plaza, PPG Place and Market Square from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. There will be 5-10 spots for Porsches. Details |
PVGP Tune-Up at Bossa Nova |
Wednesday, July 20 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | A Happy Hour/Nightime Car Show at Bossa Nova on 7th Street. $35 Entry includes two drinks and tapas. A display of two dozen race cars will be parked out front with a few special Porsches are scheduled to appear. Event open to public, display cars by invitation only.
$35.00 per person Details
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Hofbräuhaus Pittsburgh |
Thursday, July 21 | Join us at the Haufbrauhus in the South Side, Thursday July 21st. A $10 donation will allow you in a secure parking area, a 50th anniversary “cling on” and a ticket for a free beer. We will have a People’s Choice award. We will also have a private dining area for our members who would like to enjoy dinner after the event. Details |
Porsche Show at Schenley Park |
Saturday, July 23 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | All Porsche owners are invited to take part in the weekend festivities at Schenley Park. Participants will be treated to lunch and refreshments. A Race Program, dash plaque, and event poster are included with registration. There are plans for a display of new, vintage and race significant Porsches. During the weekend 2,000 cars from all parts of the world are displayed on the golf course.
Anniversary Cars We would like to have an example of Porsches from 1961 to 2011. If you would like to participate, please indicate by sending an email to Ken Jeremiah carrera2s@consolidated.net. The Porsches in this venue will be selected on a first come, first serve basis.
Note: Parking at the park could be at a premium, since we are experiencing a record number of pre-registrations. Those who chose to register at the park will be located in our “overflow” area with the Asian cars. Since we will have a record number of Porsches, we need volunteers to assist us with parking.
$60.00 for 1 car and TWO people Details
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Vintage Race Practice & Qualifying Heats |
Saturday, July 23 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | 200 Vintage racers practice in seven morning groups and qualify for Sunday’s featured races in the afternoon.
Races are free to spectators Details
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Sunoco Vintage Lap Experience |
Saturday, July 23 noon – 12:45 PM | Take this rare opportunity to experience a lap of the Schenley race circuit in an actual racecar. Feel the wind as your driver navigates the 2.3 mile track at speeds that will surprise you. Several new and vintage Porsches will also be there.
$40 Donation per lap – no advance sales Details
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Opening Ceremonies/Parade Lap |
Sunday, July 24 10:30 – Noon | Those who would like to enjoy the Schenley Park race course and show off their Porsche can do so Sunday during lunch. The PVGP fee is $20. If you have already submitted your registration and would like to participate in this event, please send you fee to Ken Jeremiah – make check out to ARPCA.
$20 Per Car Details
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Vintage Racing at Schenley Park |
Sunday, July 24 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Watch seven vintage race groups on the track participating in 8-lap practice races in the morning then sit back and enjoy our main event; the Crown Royal vintage races in the afternoon.
Races are free to spectators. The Porsche Club will again offer Parking and Lunch for $60.00 which inlcudes 1 car and TWO people Details
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Donations |
Anytime before or during the event! | If you donate $50 (or more) you will receive a raffle ticket for the $14,000 Home Theater supplied by Goosebumps. If you have made a donation for less than $50 and want to increase your donation to the $50 level; you can do so by sending in your check to Ken Jeremiah. Please make the check out to ARPCA. |
Hotel Information
Mention ARPCA or the PVGP when contacting the hotels to receive the PVGP discount which is listed below for each hotel.
Comfort Inn of Mars (Cranberry) Phone number 724-772-2700 Call hotel directly to make reservations before July 6th. PVGP rate is $80.99/night.
Pittsburgh Marriott North (Cranberry) Phone number 724-772-3700 Call hotel directly to make reservations before June 24th. PVGP rate is $ 124.99/night. This location has ample parking for those with trailers. This hotel is also a partner hotel for both weekends of the PVGP and will make a donation to the PVGP for each reservation.
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