About this event
NEW RACE EVENT - PANTHER HOLLOW HILLCLIMB For the first time the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix is introducing a Hillclimb to the Schenley Park race festivities. The course starts near Phipps Conservatory and the Schenley Park Visitors Center. The intense 1-mile hillclimb with 147' in elevation (that's over 14 stories tall) will then charge through the historic stone-walled Circuit Drive, wind through the park up to the Bob O'Connor Golf Course where thousands of fans will cheer the driver to the finish line at the Neill Log House at the top of the Serpentine. PVGP Panther Hollow Hillclimb at Schenley Park
PANTHER HOLLOW HILLCLIMB REGISTRATION Be a part of history, be one of the first to run the inaugural PVGP Panther Hollow Hillclimb, mingle with the road racers during the the Friday "Evening of Speed" VIP event and Saturday dinner and beer party. Registration also includes a commemorative PVGP Inaugural Hillclimb dash plaque that, for years to come, you can proudly display to your friends. This registration portal is for the Panther Hollow Hillclimb event only. To register for the 2025 Vintage Races on the new Schenley Oval, click here.
LOTUS MARQUE OF THE YEAR It was 40 years ago when the PVGP decided to feature a marque to headline their various events. Lotus was the first marque to be honored as Marque of the Year in 1985. Lotus owners are encouraged to register their Seven, FJ18, 23, 51 and Elans to showcase these British racing legends on the racetrack. Drivers are also encouraged to participate in the many festivities throughout Race Week.
MISSION The driving goal of the PVGP is to honor our automotive history by encouraging the preservation and racing of vintage cars in a format that emphasizes driver safety and etiquette while presenting a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for our drivers – all to raise valuable funds for our autism and Intellectual and developmental disability charity partners.
CHARITY Since 1983 our racers have shared the wheel with the PVGP in helping to donate more than $7 million to help individuals affected by autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities. Entry fees are suggested donations and are tax-deductible. Your participation is appreciated.
43rd YEAR The PVGP celebrates its 43rd year this summer. Many thanks to the racers who make this all possible and to the race side volunteers who keep everyone safe. This started as a single-day race on the Labor Day weekend in 1983 and has grown into a full two weeks of motorsport activities.
FRIDAY EVENING VIP/DRIVER RECEPTION Your race entry includes two (2) tickets to the Friday "Evening of Speed" VIP/Driver Reception. Meet and mingle with the PVGP weekend honorees. Additional tickets may be purchased at a discount when you register.
SATURDAY NIGHT DINNER Each driver and two (2) crew are invited to join our Saturday night driver reception at the track featuring an all you can eat dinner buffet with beer, soda and water. Mingle with the volunteers, PVGP event principals, your fellow racers and the corner workers that ensure your safety at this very popular post race event. For a $25 donation, purchase additional dinner tickets for family, friends and additional crew when you register.
HOTELS The PVGP enters into hotel partnerships with several nearby hotels. As of this time, the agreements for 2025 are not in place. Monitor the PVGP website for updates. Please be advised that the City of Pittsburgh does not permit overnight camping or occupying an RV overnight in the park.
VEHICLE COSMETIC APPEARANCE STANDARD The PVGP is a spectator event, cars must conform to a high standard of appearance. Entries must be presented in a clean, neat, properly-finished condition. Amateur paint jobs, dents, rippled panels, unrepaired accident damage, and visible rust are not permitted. Panels may not be finished in primer. Photos must be uploaded into drivers MSR account vehicle garage. Final registration approval is contingent on appearance. The so called “Fifty foot” appearance concept will not be accepted.
PANTHER HOLLOW HILLCLIMB ELIGIBLE CARS AND RUN GROUPS
- Unlimited: Race-qualified cars over 3.0 liters, driven by race-qualified drivers
- Large Bore: Race-qualified cars from 2.0 liters to 3.0 liters, driven by race-qualified drivers
- Small Bore: Race-qualified cars under 2.0 liters, driven by race-qualified drivers
- Historic: Cars with historic significance (1940s and older).
ENTRY FEE SCHEDULE
Early Entry Fee (to March 30, 2025): $275
Standard Entry Fee (to June 22, 2025): $300
Late Entry Fee (after June 22, 2025): $325
Friday "Evening of Speed" additional tickets: $50 per person
Saturday Night Dinner at the Track: additional tickets: $25 per person
Note: Schenley Oval drivers who wish to also register for the Hillclimb will receive a $50 discount on the Hillclimb rate. Discount will be applied to the Hillclimb registration record by the Race Registrar.
CONTACTS
Competition Director: Joe Teplitz (jdteplitz@pvgp.org) (646) 258-4000
Registration Questions: Mark Hanson (PVGPRegistrar@gmail.com) (412) 901-0358
Event requirements
DRIVER REQUIREMENTS
Competitors must be at least 18 years old.
Current competition license preferred
Drivers will be considered based upon prior competitive driving experience.
Mandatory drivers meeting to discuss SPECIFIC driving rules and expected behavior. Guidelines and rules will be strictly enforced.
VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS
Prepared race cars, track cars, hillclimb cars and vintage cars (1940's and older) with historic significance.
Driver restraints (appropriate for the race class).
Rollover protection.
Vehicles must pass a technical inspection, final determination of eligibility will be made by the Technical Inspection Officials.
Cosmetic Appearance This is a spectator event, cars must conform to a high standard of appearance. Entries must be presented in a clean, neat, properly-finished condition. Amateur paint jobs, dents, rippled panels, unrepaired accident damage, and visible rust are not permitted. Panels may not be finished in primer. Photos must be provided when registering, and final approval is contingent on appearance. So-called “Fifty-foot” appearance will not be accepted.
The PVGP Competition Committee reserves the right to make final decisions as to individual driver and vehicle eligibility.
Questions regarding driver participation and vehicle/driver qualifications should be directed to Joe Teplitz, Competition Director (hillclimb@pvgp.org)
Direct registration questions to Mark Hanson, (PVGPRaceregistrar@gmail.com)