About this event
The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix started racing at Pittsburgh International Race Complex when the track opened in 2004 and we were the first race there when it expanded to 2.8-miles in 2016. Combined with our vintage races in Schenley Park the following weekend, the PVGP provides the ideal combination of vintage and historic racing bookending a 10-day motorsport festival. Visit the Historics Driver's Page on the PVGP website
VRG PARTNERSHIP The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix and the Vintage Racer Group are once again teaming up to host the Historics at Pittsburgh International Race Complex. This team combines the foremost vintage racing organization in the East with one of the premier race events in the country. The VRG is a non-profit vintage race organization run by racers, for racers. The addition of the PVGP Historics to the VRG schedule puts this great event right in the middle of a race season that begins in April at VIR, with race weekends at The Jefferson 500 at Summit Point in May, Thompson Vintage Festival in June and finishes with the Lime Rock Fall Festival in August, The Bog at Watkins Glen in September and the Turkey Bowl at Summit Point in November.
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 Elan's to showcase these British racing legends on the racetrack. Drivers are also encouraged to participate in the many festivities throughout Race Week.
TRIUMPH - MG CHALLENGE RACE To be eligible, drivers must be registered for the Historics Race Weekend. The Triumph - MG challenge races will be featured on both Saturday and Sunday afternoon. A point system is being developed to determine Saturdays marque victor, while Sundays race will award drivers with the fastest lap times. Truimphs and MG's are eligilble to participate in both feature races at no extra charge.
HISTORIC STOCK CARS The Historic Stock Car Racing Association will return for a second go-round this year.
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. Race Week.
CHARITY Since 1983 our racers have shared the wheel with the PVGP in helping to donate more than $7.1 million to help individuals affected by autism and intellectual disabilities. Entry fees are suggested donations and are tax-deductible. We stage charity rides to raise funds for charity. Your participation is appreciated. These rides provide a once-in-a-lifetime experience for race fans. Please consider participating in the rides on Saturday and Sunday.
TOW ONCE, RACE TWICE Race with us at Pitt Race and the PVGP will securely store your rig in the Pitt Race paddock for the week. Then return to Pitt Race the following weekend, retrieve your rig and head down to Pittsburgh and race through on the NEW Overlook race course in Schenley Park. Enter both races and receive a $100 combination race discount. You must first enter one race (either Pitt Race or Schenley Park) to receive the discount code, then use the discount code while registering for the second race. The $100 discount will be applied to the registration fee of the second race event.
HOTELS The PVGP enters into hotel partnerships with several nearby hotels. Hotel Partners
MISSION 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.
DRIVER RECEPTION Each driver and two (2) crew are invited to join the free Saturday night reception with dinner and beer at the Conference Center. (Registered overcrew may also join in the festivities for an additional $30 donation)
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.
PVGP HISTORICS RACE CLASSES
Under 1.5 Liter (Small Bore), Formula Vee, Formula Jr
Vintage eligible small-bore production cars up to 1974. Includes Mini Cooper, Triumph, Turner, Austin-Healey Sprite, MG Midget and MG TD. Open wheel Formula 3 and Formula Vee, examples include Lynx, Caldwell, Autodynamics and Zink. This will be a split start group.
Under 2.0 Liter (Medium Bore)
Vintage eligible medium-bore production and special cars up to 1974. A wide variety of popular sports cars including BMW 2002, Datsun 510, Elva Courier, Triumph GT6, MGB, Alfa Romeo, Lotus Europa and Elan.
2.0 Liter - 3.0 Liter, Over 3.0 Liter (Large-Bore & Ground Pounders)
Large-Bore: Eligible production and special cars typically from 2.0 to 3.0 liters. Eligible cars from 1976 and earlier (later cars must be approved). Big-time excitement with Austin Healey 100, Chevy Corvair, Porsche 911 and Datsun 240Z. Ground Pounders: Large displacement production and special cars over 3.0 liters. Eligible cars up to 1972 (later cars must be approved). Ground-pounding racing with Mustang, Shelby, GT40, Corvette, Camaro, Sunbeam Tiger, Jaguar and Ferrari.
Formula Ford Challenge Series
All cars must have a Ford Engine per SCCA or Monoposto rules and must run on vintage Formula Ford treaded tires. There will be a class within the overall race group for most Formula Fords manufactured between 1967 and 1981. Post-1981 Fords subject to approval.
Historics Driver Page - PVGP Website
Info & Frequently Asked Questions
ENTRY FEE SCHEDULE (new: enter before March 31 and your credit card will not be charged until May 1, 2025)
Early Entry Fee (prior to March 31, 2025): $675 (we won't charge your credit card until May 1, 2025)
Regular Entry Fee (by June 22, 2025): $725
Late Entry Fee (after June 22, 2025): $825
Test & Tune at PIRC (full track): Thursday July 10: $300 (half-day registration NOT available) Details
Garage: $425 fits 2 small cars
2nd or 3rd Car/Same Driver or Same Car/Same Driver -2 Groups: $250 additional per car
Additional Crew: $30 Each (Driver registration includes gate entry and admittance to Saturday reception for two (2) crew).
Combination Race Entry Discount - Enter BOTH the Pitt Race (PIRC) and Schenley Park events and receive a $100 Discount!
Register for BOTH races before March 31, 2025: $1,175 (we won't charge your credit card until May 1, 2025)
Register for BOTH races by June 22, 2025: $1,275
Register for BOTH races after June 22, 2025: $1,475
The Combination Race Entry Discount CODE is provided in your first race registration confirmation email.
How the Combination Race Entry Discount works: If you have completed your Schenley Park race registration, a Combination Race Entry Discount Code can be found in your Schenley Park registration confirmation email. You will be prompted to enter this discount code during the Pitt Race registration process. The code will apply the $100 discount to your Pitt Race registration fee. The discount code must be entered during the registration process, you will not be able to apply the discount code once you have completed the registration process for Schenley Park.
If you have yet to register for the Schenley Park race, a Combination Race Entry Discount Code will be provided when you complete your Pitt Race registration. During the Schenley Park race registration process, you will be prompted to enter the discount code. The discount code will apply the $100 discount to your Schenley Park race registration fee. Again, the discount code must be entered during the registration process, you will not be able to apply the discount code once you have completed the registration process for Schenley Park.
CONTACTS
Competition Director: Joe Teplitz (jdteplitz@pvgp.org) (646) 258-4000
Registration Questions: Mark Hanson (PVGPRegistrar@gmail.com) (412) 901-0358
Event requirements
License: This event is open to any driver with a valid racing license and medical documentation from a vintage racing organization recognized as a member of the Vintage Motorsports Council. The PVGP Competition Committee retains the right to make the final decision as to individual driver eligibility. Competitors must be at least 18 years old.
If you do not have medical documentation on file with the organization that issued your license, or your racing license does not display a valid medical expiration date, please have your physician complete and sign the 2025 PVGP Medical Form below and upload with your race entry.
