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Race Weekend @ Schenley Park: July 23–24, 2011
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2011 Vintage Grand Prix Race Week Schedule:
Kick Off Rallye
Sunday July 10, first car off at noon
Test your driving and navigational skills against a mystery road rallye course starting on South Craig Street in Oakland and running to the Spaghetti Warehouse at 26th and Smallman.
"Cocktails & Tailpipes" Gala
Saturday July 15, 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Blacktie is gone for 2009, replaced by a cocktail party format at the beautiful Fox Chapel Golf Club. The event remains a special evening with dancing, cocktails and a car show covering the front lawn.
PVGP Historic Races at BeaveRun
Weekend July 16–17, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The fifth annual PVGP Historic Races present a variety of vintage (pre 1960) and historic (after 1960) racing, including the legendary American muscle cars of the 60's and 70's, along with related activities at BeaveRun MotorSports Complex in Beaver Falls, PA.
Invitational Car Show on Walnut Street
Monday July 18, 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Get a glimpse of rare, classic and exotic cars on Shadyside's charming Walnut Street. Show cars by invitation, free to spectators.
Car Cruise at the Waterfront
Tuesday July 19, 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Head to the Waterfront in Homestead and see even more cars (over 750!) of all marques. Donations are requested of cruisers for the Vintage Grand Prix charities: the Autism Society of Pittsburgh and Allegheny Valley School. Live music by Street Level Band. Sponsored by The Pittsburgh Burger Company.
Downtown Parade & Car Display
Wednesday July 20, 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
50+ race and show cars will stage at Spaghetti Warehouse Restaurant on 26th Street in the strip district before they thunder through downtown Pittsburgh on their way to car shows at USX Plaza, PPG Place, Market Square and Point State Park. Plus, the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Tune-Up at Bossa Nova from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. with a Happy Hour, appetizers and a display of race cars - only $35.
Schenley Park Race Weekend:
Saturday, July 23
Schenley Park Combined Car Show & British Car Day 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
See 2,000 classic, antique, and exotic show cars including British, American, German, Japanese, and Italian. Be sure to catch the Mercedes-Benz Marque of the Year display as well as a vendor's village and Sunoco Vintage Rides at noon. All events are free at Schenley Park.
Vintage Race Practice & Qualifying Heats 8:15 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The actual races aren't until Sunday, but don't tell the racers. Some of the best driving occurs in the afternoon qualifying heats. A driver's best single lap time sets them up in the starting grid for Sunday's races.
Sunoco Vintage Track Rides noon - 1:00 p.m.
Experience a lap of the Schenley Park track in a real vintage race car driven by a certified racer! Proceeds benefit the Autism Society of Pittsburgh and Allegheny Valley School.
Sunday, July 24
Race Car Practice 8:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Opening Ceremonies 11:00 a.m. - 11:50 noon
Marque of the Year takes a parade lap of the track, joined by Patron Parking Participants, Thunder Run Motorcycles, the Grand Marshal, and various dignitaries.
Vintage Racing Noon - 5:00 p.m.
Watch (for free!) six groups of racers compete to enter the Crown Royal Winner's Circle. Over 150 vintage sports racers form the 1930's through the 1950's will compete on the streets of Schenley Park. Including classics such as Bugatti, Alfa Romeo, Aston-Martin, Turner, Bandini, MG, Porsche, Austin-Healey, Jaguar, Allard and Lotus. Plus, combined car show and sponsor tents all day long. No admission - free to spectators.
