Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix 7/01/07 - 7/15/07

[Herbie3Rivers]

2007 PVGP Race Week Schedule - 25th Anniversary

Kick-Off Rallye Sunday, July 1 First car off at 12:01 PM
Car enthusiasts match their driving skills against a "mystery course" through the streets of Pittsburgh. Starting and finishing on South Craig Street in Oakland. This 2-3 hour event combines your driving and navigation skills. It is a fun, casual way to kick-off our Race Week. Details
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PVGP Test & Tune at BeaveRun Friday, July 6, 2007
Our vintage race drivers get a chance to tune their racers and practice on the BeaveRun MotorSports Complex track for the races that weekend. $150 for the day, free to the viewing public. Details

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PVGP Historic Races at BeaveRun Weekend July 7 & 8 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
The 4th Annual PVGP Historic Race Weekend held at BeaveRun presents a variety of vintage (pre 1960) and historic (after 1960) racing along with related activities at BeaveRun MotorSports Complex in Beaver Falls, PA. Details
VRG Sanctioned Race Groups at BeaveRun
Group 1: Small-Bore Production Cars
Group 2: Medium-Bore Production and pre-1960 Big-Bore
Group 3: Formula Ford and Sports Racers
Group 4: American Ground Pounders and Big/Medium-Bore Production Cars
Group 5: BMW/Porsche Challenge
Group 6: Formula Vee, Formula Junior and Sports Racers
Group 7: Spridget Reunion - Austin-Healey Sprites and MG Midgets

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Steel Cities SCCA Solo II Autocross July 7 & 8 Weekend at BeaveRun
The Steel Cities Region of the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) hosts an all weekend Autocross. Registration is from 8:30 until 9:30 and competition runs from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm. Cost $75.00 for the weekend includes event entry, gate pass and dinner Saturday night. Details

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“Black Tie & Tailpipes” Gala Saturday July 7, 6:30 pm – 11:00 pm
The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix will host our annual black tie party at Oakmont Country Club, benefiting the PVGP charities. A must for any auto enthusiast as the front lawn turns into an impromptu car show. Reservations required - $185 per person. Details

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Invitational Car Show on Walnut Street Monday July 9, 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Nestled on Shadyside’s charming Walnut Street view rare, classic and exotic cars - a sampling of what is to come on the weekend at Schenley Park. Show cars by invitation, free to spectators. Details

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PVGP Car Cruise at the Waterfront Tuesday July 10, 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Join us at the Waterfront located in Historic Homestead and see over 500 cars of all marques. Sponsored by First Commonwealth Bank. $5 donation to our charities is requested. Including a special 11:30 AM appearance by Jeff Gordon and his #24 Nicorette Chevy. Details

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Downtown Pittsburgh Car Display Wednesday July 11, 11:00 am– 2:00 pm
Shows will be held at PPG Plaza and the U.S. Steel Building Plaza. Details

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Bossa Nova Roars Wednesday July 11, 6:00 pm– 9:00 pm
A special happy hour downtown at Bossa Nova on 7th Street. Live entertainment and silent auction. $30 per person at the door includes tapas and two complimentary cocktails - no advance ticket sales. Details

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Schenley Park Car Shows and Race Qualifying - Saturday July 14, 2007
Schenley Park Combined Car Shows & British Car Day - 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Come see classic, antique, and exotic vehicles including British, American, German, Japanese, and Italian cars on the golfcourse. Watch 200 vintage racers compete on the track all day to quality for Sunday's featured races. Details


Vintage Race Practice and Qualifying Heats - 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Details

Saturday, July 14, 2007
6:30 AM to 2:00 PM - Driver/Crew Worker Registration
8:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Technical Inspections

CARS ON TRACK 8:15 AM Practice
VSCCA Sanctioned Race Groups:

Group 1: Pre-World War II (Pre-1941)
Group 2: Post-War Sports Cars Under 1 Litre & Preservation Cars
Group 3: Sports Racers and Formula Cars
Group 4: Under 2 Litre and Preservation (Pre 1960)
Group 5: Over 2 Litre (Pre 1960)
Group 6: Small Bore thru ’65, Modified and H Production

6:30 PM Driver, Crew & PVGP Volunteer Party at Hospitality Tent at Start/Finish,
compliments of the PVGP. Dinner, refreshments and music.

Schenley Park Race Day - Sunday, July 15
7:00 AM Worship Services – Pavilion behind Timing & Scoring at Start/Finish

7:00 AM to 11:00 AM Crew/Worker Registration

8:15 AM to 10:15 AM 15 Minute Warm-up & Practice Laps

10:30 AM to 11:45 AM Opening Ceremonies
Parade laps by Mercedes Marque, Honorary Race Director Bobby Rahal

Patron Parkers and Thunder Run motorcycles

11:00 AM MANDATORY Drivers Meeting at VSCCA Tent in Paddock

12:00 to 5:00 PM 6 Races (8 lap races or 30 Minutes whichever comes first)

9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Larry Smith Car Show - Featuring the best from Saturday's car shows


Updated February 27, 2007 - subject to change

Each event is for the most part in a different locations. The locations are listed next to the event for each day. The race weekend events. Vintage racing, shows, etc are held in Schenley Park, in the Oakland section of Pittsburgh. Visit www.pittsburghvintagegrandprix.com for further details.

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[Herbie3Rivers]

Bump. My VW club is going to have Best of Show trophies at this years show. Clean those NBs and bring them out.