Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix

PVGP 2022

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Registration Guide

Day Date Event Location Link
SUN July 10 PVGP’s Kick-Off Rallye TBD PVGP.org
FRI July 15 Blacktie & Tailpipes Gala Grand Concourse PVGP.org
SAT July 16 PHAT Saturday Tailgate  Historics Racing PittRace ARPCA.com
SUN July 17 PVGP Historics Racing PittRace PVGP.org
MON July 18 Walnut Street Invitational Walnut Street PVGP.org
TUE July 19 Waterfront Car Cruise Homestead Works PVGP.org
WED July 20 Downtown Car Display

Tune-Up Party

 Various Locations

Southside Works

 PVGP.org

PVGP.org
THU July 21 Countryside Tour

Jet Center Party

 Ligonier

Butler Regional Airport

 PVGP.org

PVGP.org
FRI July 22 ARPCA Driving Tour

ARPCA Welcome Party

 Willow Restaurant

Willow Restaurant

 ARPCA.com

ARPCA.com
SAT July 23 Porsche Field /  Races Schenley Park ARPCA.com
SUN July 24 Porsche Field / Races Schenley Park ARPCA.com

ARPCA Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix 2020 – Cancelled

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Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Shifting Gears
Canceling Race Week while Featuring Smaller Driving Events

Excerpts from the – Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Association:

After consulting with our committees, sponsors and city officials the PVGP has decided to cancel its July 17-26, 2020 Race Week.

Most major automotive events throughout the summer have already been canceled due to COVID-19. The PVGP waited as long as possible before making a decision, hoping the situation in Pennsylvania would improve. This is a difficult decision, but I am encouraged by the patience and enthusiasm of our volunteers.
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PVGP 2020 – Parade Laps

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2020 Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix – by Ed Rice

Sorry folks – I cannot do it. I simply cannot have a summer go by without having some sort of Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix activity! I know this year’s event was effectively cancelled due to the Corona virus, but there are still some things we can do to celebrate what is our Club’s single biggest social and charitable event each year.

On Sunday, July 26th, we would have been parking on the lawn for Day 2 of the PVGP at Schenley Park. This year, that day is going to be a quiet, uneventful Sunday morning.  Many will go to services or enjoy breakfast out on the back deck and listen to the birds.

I on the other hand, plan to drive down to Schenley Park, and do an informal “parade lap” or two around the road course. Read more

e-Rundschau: April 2017 #2 – Final Call Road Rally #1

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ARPCA.com

Dear {first-name},

Final call to register for ARPCA’s First Road Rally of 2017 – This Sunday!

Plus lots of other  events on the near horizon…

Sunday April 30th  – 10:30AM – Spring Road Rally – First Rally or 2017!

Forecast says 84F – Come on and exercise your Porsche’s legs!

The spring rally route is set and features some pretty intriguing back roads with some misdirection thrown in to play with your sense of direction. The two hour rally route should be enough to put some heat into your Porsches cold tires from its long winter nap.

More Details and Sign Up for Gimmick Rally on MSR

Saturday May 13th  – 9:00AM – Meguiar’s Car Detailing Session Fast Company – 1201 William Flinn Hwy, Glenshaw, PA 15116  hosts ARPCA for a car detailing session featuring a representative from Meguiar’s, a top line provider of automotive car solutions.

Register on MSR

Wednesday May 31st  – 11:00aM – Porsche Touring Crew Lunch Returns for 2017!  Venture to Café Chocolade, a locally owned business with a European feel – located in Oakdale.  Meet fellow Porsche enthusiasts to enjoy lunch and be part of the parking lot Porsche display. You will not be disappointed by the view or the cuisine!

RSVP via MSR

Saturday June 3rd – 8:00AM – AUTOCROSS Returns – School & Event

Morning autocross school and afternoon open autocross event.

Autocross school is for all levels of driving.  During the morning school, drivers will learn about and experience vehicle dynamics through a series of exercises: braking, turning, accelerating, understanding the course, and driver development.  The school has been developed as much for the novice as for those who want to improve their existing skills.  Instructors will be prepared to teach everyone from first-time students to seasoned, veteran drivers.  All students who sign up for the autocross school will be automatically registered for the afternoon autocross.  

MORNING

Autocross School Register Here

(Limited to 15 students!)

AFTERNOON

AX Open Autocross Registration Here

Wednesday June 7th – 6:30PM – An ARPCA Evening at Narcisi 

Narcisi Logo Join the ARPCA membership for an evening at the Narcisi Winery!  This event was a huge success last fall, so we have again reserved the private pavilion at the Narcisi Winery!

RSVP via MSR

2017 Driver Education Series – Registration Filling Quickly 

We return once again to drive drive some fantastic road courses: Watkins Glen, PittRace and Mid-Ohio:

Watkins Glen – May 5, 6, 7 (SOLD OUT)

PittRace – August 4, 5, 6 (60% Filled)

Mid-Ohio – September 8, 9, 10 (55% Filled)

Saturday June 17th – 8:30AM – 4:30PM – Tire Rack Street Survival Car Control Clinic 

  • ARPCA proudly presents the 2017 Tire Rack Street Survival program in Pittsburgh!
  • Primary emphasis of Tire Rack Street Survival® is a “hands-on” driving experience in real-world situations! We use your own car to teach you about handling limits and how you can control them. Students will become more observant of traffic situation they find themselves in. They will learn to look far enough ahead to anticipate unwise actions of other drivers. As students master the application of physics to drive their cars, they will make fewer unwise driving actions themselves. They will understand why they should always wear their own seatbelts, and why they should insist that their passengers wear seatbelts, too.​
  • It’s about more than driving – it’s about LIVING!  Thanks to support of Tire Rack, Michelin, Enterprise, BWM CCA Foundation, Pitt Ohio Express and Moon Township Ford we offer this event at a very low cost of $75.00. Space limited.

Details & Registration Here

PVGP 2017 Registration Open
In 2017 ARPCA celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Porsche 928 being named European Car of the Year, the first time ever, and since, a sports car has been awarded such honor.  Race weekend highlights include:

Click on the good Dr. above for complete PVGP details and to register!
  • Fri July 14 – Glacier Tour Rally &  Welcome / Kick Off Party (Sponsored by Porsche Cars NA)
  • Sat July 15 – Intl Car Show, Porsche Top 10 Concours, Catered Tailgate, Vintage Car Races, Door Prizes and More
  • Sun July 16 – Porsche Car Show Day 2, Catered Tailgate, Vintage Car Races featuring MANY ARPCA Members to cheer on!

ARPCA Club Race…… Is on!  October 13-15, 2017 – PittRace 

Great news… ARPCA will host a 2017 Club Race which includes the PCA 944 Cup Nationals East ! Bill Sulouff leads helm as ARPCA Club Race Chairman with Past President George Patterson as Club Race Sales/Sponsor Chair.

Get involved with all the racing excitement!  To help either race-side or with sponsorship – send a quick email to either (or both) ensuring you are included on next communication:

Let’s Connect!

Allegheny Region

Porsche Club of America ARPCA

@alleghenyregionpca

Rundschau Electronic Copies Available Here

PVGP 2016 Final Info

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It’s that time… PVPG is here!

Thank you for registering for ARPCA’s 2016 PVPG Party in Schenley Park – one certainly for the history books!  Not much has changed from last year’s logistics but the following is worth a quick read whether this is your 1st or 34th PVGP…

 

LOGISTICAL DETAILS FOR ALL – SAT & SUN

  • Parking officially opens 9:30AM each day – all cars should be in place by 11:00AM.  Show officially runs until 4PM
  • Entrance is top of Schenley Drive at Forbes Ave in Squirrel Hill. (5370 Schenley Park Drive, Pittsburgh 15217 – GoogleMaps Link)
  • Volunteers will direct you to proceed down Schenley Drive.
  • Use GATE E – (PVGP Schenley Park Map here) Say hello and thank Eugene Williams and Mark Sheldon at entrance gate to German Hill.
  • ARPCA volunteers in Red T-shirts w/ colorful pool noodles will direct you to a parking spot – please follow their lead as we will be VERY tight with parking this year due to high registration count.
  • After parking, walk to registration table/tent for your packet.
  • Registration Packets – along w/ commemorative program, agenda, lunch wristbands, dash placard, door prize ticket (Sunday ONLY), and concours ballot are two thank you goodies per MSR car registration.
  • Catered lunch – Begins Noon-ish.  Wristbands (Yellow Sat – Orange Sun) are included in your registration packet.  Shortly after lunch will be door prizes, raffle prizes, Concours Winners, etc.

 

CONCOURS

Brian Strohmeier is again running his wildly popular “People’s Choice Concours”.  Everyone registered for Saturday is entered and gets a vote!  Your ballot (pale blue 3×4″ piece of paper) is inside registration packet.  Find your 5 favorite Porsches on green and put their Car # on ballot.  Turn all ballots in to registration table by 12 NOON.  Brian is quoted as saying last night “envelopes full of cash are welcomed… and highly encouraged!”

 

RAFFLES

To help raise additional charity $, Len Richards and Maureen McClure are again running the raffle table w/ goodies from generous club sponsors.  Swing by w/ a donation receiving an arms length of tickets for chances to win VERY cool stuff like: Paradigm Theatre Surround Sound Speakers, Porsche Experience Center Gift Certificates, Porsche Design Knives, Joplin 356 Framed Photo, Photographic Canvas Art, Signed & Framed PVPG Print from Porsche’s 2011 Marque of Year, Watkins Glen Cheeze-It NASCAR Race Tickets, ARPCA Driver’s Ed Event, ARPCA AutoCross Event and MANY more!   Items have been generously donated by club sponsors (in no particular order): Goosebumps, Porsche Cars North America, FastCompanyFraming, Matthew Little Photography, Almart, Sobek Secret Art, 2016Found.com ARPCA and a few more I’m probably remiss not mentioning right now.  Let’s support them as they do us!

 

LINDA BARNICOTT PAINTING

Famed Pittsburgh Artist Linda Barnicott will be on site Saturday (maybe Sunday too) at the registration tent. Rumor has it she’ll have with her the finished original Commemorative ARPCA PVGP 2016 Painting. Come take a look at her outstanding craftsmanship and support her helping the ARPCA / PVGP charities.

 

Phew – that’s a lot…  Sunday is repeat of above, just no concours but there is a door prize raffle for those pre-registered (ticket in your registration packet).

 

One final note:

 

*** WEATHER – WEATHER – WEATHER ***

As promised, weather is shaping up to be spectacular: Sat: 83F – Mostly Sunny and Sun: 87F – Full Sun! Because it’s a golf course, temps will feel about +10F warmer!  So, prepare to stay hydrated and don’t forget your shades, sunscreen, walking shoes, hat and a lawn chair to enjoy and cheer on the contingency of ARPCAers racing this weekend!

In the highly unlikely event there are any weather ‘events’ delaying our party or entrance to golf course, we will post updates if needed at TOP OF EACH HOUR (with time stamp) STARTING 6AM Sat & Sun on ARPCA’s website: www.arpca.com.  EMAILS WILL NOT be sent – Check web for latest info.

 

As always, we appreciate your support and patience of this PVGP Charity Event staffed entirely by volunteers!

 

See you at the races!

~ Ed Rice, ARPCA PVGP Chair

 

PS – Stop out at DoubleWide Grille – Mars, PA this evening for some Porsche Car-maraderie. It’s our 4th Annual PVGP Welcome Party for out-of-towners including the wonderful folks from Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) and the brand new 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster S!

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PVGP – Final Info 2015 – It’s Here!

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It’s that time… PVPG is here! 

Thank you for registering for ARPCA’s 2015 PVPG Party in Schenley Park which will be one for the history books!  Earlier this AM an undercover team snuck into the Rock Hall of Fame in the mistake by the lake and drove off with (shhh….):

When you see Tom M. in the park tomorrow, thank him profusely (but coyly to not expose his identity) for leading ARPCA’s Seal Team 356.

Quick spots about 2015 PVGP… as promised weather is shaping up to make this the hottest weekend of year… 3H’s for Sat and heat index of ~100F on Sunday!  Because it’s a golf course, it’ll feel about +10F warmer!  So, prepare to stay hydrated in the park and don’t forget your shades, sunscreen, walking shoes, hat and a lawn chair to enjoy and cheer on the contingency of ARPCAers racing this weekend!

 

LOGISTICAL DETAILS FOR ALL – SAT & SUN

  • Parking officially opens 9:30AM and all cars should be in place by 11:00AM.  Show officially runs until 4PM or the beer runs out… since we’re ‘burghers, that’ll definitely not happen until AFTER 4PM.
  • Entrance is at top of Schenley Drive where it intersects Forbes Ave in Squirrel Hill.
  • Volunteers will direct you to proceed down Schenley Drive.
  • Use GATE E – (map here) Look for, say hello and thank Eugene Williams and Mark Sheldon at entrance gate to German Hill.
  • Once on course ARPCA volunteers in tie-dye shirts w/ colorful pool noodles will direct you.
  • Once parked, proceed to registration table/tent for your packet.
  • Registration Packets – along w/ commemorative program, agenda, wristbands, dash placard, dash plaque, door prize ticket (one each day you are registered for), and concours ballot are two thank you gifts.  To stave off many questions later… know one has a battery stop.  Just unscrew top remove it and you’ll be all set.
  • Catered lunch – Begins Noon-ish.  Wristbands (Yellow for Sat – Orange for Sun) are included in your registration packet.  Shortly after lunch will be door prizes, raffle prizes, Concours Winners, etc.
  • Concours – Brian Strohmeier is again running his wildly popular “People’s Choice Concours”.  Everyone registered for Saturday is entered and gets a vote!  Your ballot (brightly colored 3×4” piece of paper) is inside your registration packet.  Find your 5 favorite Porsches on the green and put their Car # on ballot.  Turn all ballots back in to registration table by 12 NOON.  Brian is quoted as saying last night “envelopes full of cash are welcomed and encouraged!”
  • RAFFLES – To help raise additional charity $ this year, Len Richards is again running the raffle table w/ goodies from generous club sponsors.  Swing by w/ a donation for an arms length of tickets for chances to win some cool stuff like: HiFi speakers, Kitchen Aide Blender, Joplin Framed Ablum / Cover, Photographic Canvas Art, etc.  These items have been generously donated by club sponsors in no particular order: Goosebumps, Don’s Appliance, Classic Album Covers, Matthew Little Photography, Almart, Giant Eagle and a few more I’m probably remiss not mentioning right now.  Let’s all support them as they do us!    
  • Door Prizes – As allways, a door prize ticket for each day registered are in your packet – blue or red.  Put correct color for day in bucket to win.

Phew – that’s a lot…  Sunday is repeat of above, just no concours or raffle.  Oh, and on small final note:

*** WEATHER – WEATHER – WEATHER ***  – In the highly unlikely event [cough – last year – cough] there are any weather ‘events’ delaying our party or our entrance to golf course, we will post updates until all flags are green at TOP OF EACH HOUR (minimum with time stamp) STARTING 6AM Sat & Sun on ARPCA’s website:  www.arpca.com.  EMAILS WILL NOT be sent – Check website for latest info.

As always, we appreciate your support and patience of this PVGP Charity Event staffed by volunteers!

See you at the races!

~ Ed Rice, ARPCA PVGP Chair

 

PS – Stop out at DoubleWide Grille – Mars, PA this evening for some Porsche Car-maraderie – it’s our 3rd Annual PVGP Welcome Party for out-of-towners!

Pre-PVGP Road Rally – Fri July 17

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PVGP is always THE HOTTEST week of year so to help cool off before we hit Schenley Park, Jay Malobicky will lead an ARPCA Glacier Tour sponsored by AutoPalace!

Date: Friday July 17th
Start Time: 2:00 PM  (please arrive by 1:45PM)
Cost: Free – Sponsored by AutoPalace Porsche
Where: Double Wide Grill – Mars (Cranberry Twp.), PA (starts & ends here)

Approximately 3hrs ~ 115 miles Smooth Roads, Limited Traffic, Quality Road Map to ensure nobody gets lost!

Immediately following rally is 3rd Annual Porsche PVGP Welcome Party at DoubleWide!

REGISTER THRU MSR HERE 

Registration Closes Wednesday July 15th at 11:59PM

EmailTour Director John Malobicky with any questions!

 

PVGP 2015

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Attend one of the most Spectacular Vintage Races in the world – and Party ARPCA style!

PVGP 2015

Registration Closed Wednesday July 15th at 11:59PM

The Pittsburgh Vintage grand Prix, now in its 33d year, is our Club’s biggest annual event. Come join hundreds of your fellow Club members, guests from other regions, and friends as we again gather on the lawn at Schenley Park to enjoy our cars, races and above all, camaraderie that has grown over the years. Whether this is your first PVGP weekend, or 33d, 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 of course being Monaco. It is also our largest fundraiser of the year – proceeds are donated through PVGP to the Autism Society of Pittsburgh and the Allegheny Valley School ($360,000 for 2014!!).

This year promises to be the best yet, with nothing but sunshine predicted for the ENTIRE weekend! We will bring back the hugely successful Top 10 Peoples’ Choice Concours, which is open to all registered Porsches. We also plan to have a few special cars “under the tent”. If you believe your Porsche fits the bill for special display, send a note to me at the email below. A donation will be required, and display is limited to 4 cars. More to follow on this shortly. Also, we will have a special 60th anniversary PCA and ARPCA hat, free to registrants for the full weekend, and for sale at the event otherwise.

Here are the highlights of the weekend of activities to enjoy:

Friday, July 17:

  • NEW! – Pre-PVPG Glacier Tour Rally – Click Here for Details!
  • 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 third annual hosting. There will be plenty of good cheer at a venue right next to the hotels and turnpike just North of the City. It will also include a nice impromptu gathering of Porsches of all varieties. All local and distant sharks welcome. Starting at 5 pm to ?

Saturday, July 18:

  • International Car Show on the Golf Course – over 2000 cars will be on display covering many marques. (The Cars of Italy comprise the PVGP Marque for 2015 – Ferrari, Fiat, Lamborghini, Maserati, and others)
  • Catered Tailgate Party (starts at 12:00 Noon)
  • Top 10 Peoples’ Choice Concours (open to all PVGP registered Porsches)
  • Door prizes
  • Vintage Racing Time Trails (come see many of our club members participating in the races throughout Schenley Park.)
  • A chance to see THE Joplin 356 in person

Sunday, July 19:

  • Porsche Car Show Day 2
  • Catered Tailgate Party (starts at 12:00 Noon)
  • Vintage Car Races (again, cheer our club members on!)

General prices are as follows:

  • Saturday only registration for 1 car and TWO people: $85 (includes parking, door prizes, 2 lunches and soft beverages)
  • Sunday only registration for 1 car and TWO people: $75 (includes parking, 2 lunches and soft beverages)
  • Saturday AND Sunday registration for 1 car and TWO people: $150 (SAVE $10 – includes parking, Saturday door prizes, 2 lunches and soft beverages each day)
  • Additional meal tickets for either day: $20 per person

For more general information about the PVGP click here  or email Ed Rice, PVGP Chair here – pvgp@arpca.com.

See you at the races!

Note: Registration closed Wednesday July 15th at 11:59PM. We may accept a limited number of late registrations but your credit card will be immediately charged.  Email Ed Rice using link above to inquire. NO REFUNDS FOR ANY REASON, INCLUDING BAD WEATHER, WILL BE ISSUED AFTER JULY 1, 2015 AS THIS IS A CHARITABLE EVENT. Any registrations after close will be completed on-site at a “walk-on” rate. 

 

Hotel Partner for Our Out of Town Guests:

Hyatt Place – Pittsburgh / Cranberry – 136 Emeryville Drive – Cranberry Township, PA16066 – 724-779-7900 – $104 +tax per night

Registration for PVGP 2015

And did we mention the original Joplin 356 will be on site for the weekend!

PVGP 2014

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ARPCA’s 2014 PVGP Registration is now open.

Click picture below to take you to the details: