Monday, July 5, 2010

2010 Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Schedule

This year will be our third year covering the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix and our 17th as spectators. Here's the full schedule for this year. Two weeks of automotive festivals and racing. Marque of the year is Audi, spotlight car the Chevrolet Corvette, and a special gathering of Yenko vehicles. The PVGP is the largest vintage motorsport festival in the country. And all proceeds from the event go to charity to benefit the Autism Society of Pittsburgh and the Allegheny Valley School. This event for the car shows is open to all makes and models. If you are interested in entering a vehicle please pre-register at Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Association

Sunday July 11
Kick-Off Rallye
Participate in this rallye thru Pittsburgh Friday July 16
Blacktie & Tailpipes

Race Week kicks off with a black-tie gala at the Pittsburgh Golf Club in Schenley Park
Weekend July 17/18
Historic Races at BeaveRun
Races at BeaveRun Motorsports Complex in Beaver Falls featuring American muscle cars and European racers from the 60's and 70's.Come watch the races or compete in our AutoCross and Karting events.

Monday July 19
Walnut Street Car Show
An exclusive car show in Shadyside.

Tuesday July 20
Car Cruise at the Waterfront
Take part in this 700 strong car cruise in Homestead.

Wednesday July 21
Downtown Parade & Car Show
Spend the day with the PVGP starting with a parade thru Pittsburgh and 3 afternoon car displays.

Tune-Up Party at Bossa Nova
A party at Bossa Nova from 6-9 PM. 7th Street will be closed and filled with dozens of race cars!
Sponsored by Metz Lewis

Weekend July 24/25
Schenley Park Race Weekend
Vintage races thru the streets of Pittsburgh featuring sports cars from the 30's, 40's and 50's. An International Car Show on the Schenley Park Golf Course - free for spectators.

Know your history: 1989 Cadillac Style ad

Don't you miss the days when everyone bought a Fleetwood Brougham or a Lincoln Towncar to pull their horse trailer. It is too bad that Caddy doesn't use this jingle anymore. When was the last time there was a jingle written specifically for a car?