Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix, Pittsburgh, PA July 23rd & 24th 2011

[Herbie3Rivers]

The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix is actually much more than just a two day weekend of car shows and races. It's a 10 day motorsports festival that is unlike any other vintage car event in the world. This year Porsche will be marque of the year and the Allegheny Region of the Porsche Club of America has lots in store. This is THE Porsche gathering of 2011. Spotlight this year will be on The Cars of Caroll Shelby. As usuall, Three Rivers Volkswagen Club is handling the VW display and we are always looking for more cars. So bring your driver or your show VW out for a weekend of fun at the races. Best of show trophies awarded for both air and water cooled VWs.

Since 1983, the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix has raised over $2 million dollars for charity. The event is free to the public to attend. All proceeds from the races, car shows, merchandise sales, and donations are all to the benefit of the Allegheny Calley School and the Autism Society of Pittsburgh. Unlike like many vintage races which are held on closed tracks, the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix is held on city streets in the beautiful Schenley Park. Through out the Schenley Park Golf Course you will find the International Car Show. Vehciles from every corner of the globe are represented over the course of the 10 day festival.

If you have never attended the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix, I highly suggest adding it to your calendar. You won't be disappointed.

Here's the full schedule for 2011.

Sunday July 10 Kick-Off Rallye
Participate in this rallye thru Pittsburgh...and beyond!

Friday July 15 Blacktie & Tailpipes
Race Week kicks off with a roaring black-tie gala at Longue Vue Country Club.

Weekend July 16/17 Historic Races at BeaveRun
Races at BeaveRun Motorsports Complex featuring American muscle cars and European racers from the 60's and 70's.Watch the races or compete in our AutoCross and Karting events.

Monday July 18 Walnut Street Car Show
An invitational car show in Shadyside featuring sports cars, race cars, antiques and exotics. Note: cars by invitation only.

Tuesday July 19 Car Cruise
Take part in this 700 strong car cruise.

Wednesday July 20 Downtown Parade & Car Show
Spend the day with the PVGP starting with a parade thru Pittsburgh and 3 afternoon car displays. Followed by the PVGP Tune-Up Party at Bossa Nova from 6-9 PM. 7th Street will be filled with dozens of race cars. Note: Cars for Bossa Nova by invitation only.

Weekend July 23/24 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 with over 2,000 cars. Parades, rides in vintage race cars and family entertainment!

If you have ANY questions, please don't hesitate to send me a private message or email me at HerbieVW@htomail.com. Full details on the PVGP can be found at Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Association
You can also view several galleries of previous PVGPs at
Three Rivers Volkswagen Club - Gallery

[Herbie3Rivers]

Calling all cars! Calling all cars! We're on the lookout for some cool VWs (both air and water cooled, stock and custom), actually all cars for the 2011 Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix. Any one know of any cars that are able to be in Pittsburgh the weekend of July 23rd and 24th? Tell your friends. The PVGP is a world class automotive event that supports two great charities.