VINTAGE RACES AT SCHENLEY PARK July 24/25, 2010 {59 lotus} Racers,   Welcome to the 28th Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix at Schenley Park.   Pittsburgh is known as the "City of Champions" for the success of its professional sports teams. That term applies to the Grand Prix as well because there are thousands of champions that come together to make our great event happen. Our racers pring their priceless cars and make the whole show possible.   The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix and it's races at Schenley Park remain the nation's largest and longest continuous running vintage race event and is the only one run on city streets. It's unique in so many ways. Anyone that has raced at Schenley Park can attest to the beauty and the thrills that only a street course that winds through a city park can offer.     What started out as a one day race in 1983 has evolved into a 10-day celebration of the automobile with an additional weekend of racing, three car shows, a road rallye and a blacktie dinner. The events raises money for charity, and $2.5 million has been raised to date. The proceeds benefit individuals with autism and mental retardation served by the Autism Society of Pittsburgh and Allegheny Valley School.   Jim "Rocky" Farrar PVGP Race Director   2010 VSCCA Entry Form - PDF   {VSCCA Roundel} In 2010 we are attempting to include more eligible cars in each of our groups. Please review the Groups 1-6 below; if your car is VSCCA logbooked or VSCCA eligible, or if you feel it fits into one of these groups, please submit an application for quick review. You can also contact David George at 610 593-7423.   2010 Race Groups   Group 1: Pre World War II This class includes classic sports and racing cars through 1940 that ran at the 24 Hour LeMans and Brooklands in England. Typical examples include: Bugatti, Aston-Martin, Fraser-Nash, Bentley, Riley, BMW, Alfa Romeo, and Morgan. Group 2: Post War Under One Litre 1946-59 VSCCA cars, Form cars Mk I and II, and select cars through 1965 in original configuration Typical examples include: Turner 850 and 950; Fiat 850 Spider; Porsche 356 Speedster; Austin Healey 850 and 948; MG-TC and TD 948 Group 3: Sports Racers and Formula Cars Sports Racers through 1959, select open wheel racers, and select Formula Vee cars through mid-1960s Typical examples include: Sports Racers and Formula cars including early Formula Vees(Formcar, Beech, Zink, etc.); Lotus 18, XI, 7, 7A; Elva; Cooper; OSCA; Formula Jr; and purpose built racecars.  Group 4: Under Two Litre Through 1959 VSCCA cars and select four- and six cylinder production cars through mid-1960s in original configuration Typical examples include: Triumph TR-2, 3, 3-A, 3-B; MG-TF, MGA; Morgan +4; Alfa; and AC Ace. Group 5: Over Two Litre Over Two Litre thru 1959 VSCCA cars and select 4 and 6 cylinder cars through mid-1960s in original configuration. Typical examples include: Austin Healey 100, 100M, 100-4, 100-6; Porsche 356-A & B; Jaguar XK-120, CK-140, C-Type, D-Type, XKE; Allard; Daimler; Mercedes-Benz 190 & 300 SL; selected Ferraris. Group 6: Small Bore Select Small Bore Production Cars through late 1960s—cars must be prepared to period standards Similar to Group 4 but reaching later into the 1960s  Typical examples include: Triumph TR-4 & 4A, MGB, MiniCooper S; various Alfas; Lotus Super 7; and similiar cars with more period race preperation permitted.   Group 7: High Performance Cars of the 1960s era representing high performance from small displacement engines and improved handling and braking characteristics.Similar to Group 6, this group includes the fastest cars allowable. This race allows for high performance tires, creating an exciting and level field of competition. Typical examples include: Triumph TR-4 & 4A, MGB, MiniCooper S; various Alfas; Lotus Super 7; and similiar cars with more period race preperation permitted. The Group 6 and 7 eligibility requirements have been expanded to accommodate more cars appropriate for the stringent requirements of Schenley Park's tight course. This will include cars from the mid- to late 60s, closed as well as open wheel cars, and certain formula cars, all on a case-by-case basis. If you feel your car is prepared to a correct vintage level, and your driving attitude is commensurate with the PVGP philosophy, please submit an application as complete as possible, giving full details of the car's current level of preparation. We will give you an answer as quickly as possible.

The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Association is a registered 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization with a mission to hold a world-class vintage automotive race event for charity. Since 1983 this volunteer-driven event has raised over $2.5 million to benefit developmentally disabled individuals through the Autism Society of Pittsburgh & Allegheny Valley School. The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix remains our country's largest vintage race event and the only one run on actual city streets.