Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Motorsport Festival
Experience a world-class, one-of-a-kind automotive event inside a city park!
The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix (PVGP), celebrating its 42nd anniversary in 2024, is the nation's largest vintage street race and the only one staged on public roads.
It’s considered by drivers to be the most challenging racecourse worldwide with its tight turns, elevation changes and natural obstacles like stone walls, curbs, manhole covers and telephone poles.
Mark your calendar for the 2024 Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix July 26-Aug. 4, 2024
2024 Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Events
See colorful, classic cars navigate the park’s bends. Cheer for your favorite car or driver and grab a snack or a cool drink at Vendor Village. Check out the 2024 PVGP Race Week lineup:
- July 22 | Walnut Street Invitational Car Show
- July 26-28 | Historics Weekend and GT40 60th Reunion at Pittsburgh International Race Complex
- July 26 | Black Tie & Tailpipes Gala
- July 29 | Waterfront Car Cruise
- July 30 | Sewickley Stampede & Roundup
- July 31 | Downtown Car Display
- July 31 | Tune-Up Party at SouthSide Works
- Aug. 1 | Countryside Tour
- Aug. 1 | Grand Prix Garden Party at Phipps
- Aug. 2 | Evening of Speed at Frick Fine Arts Building
- Aug. 3 | Schenley Park Car Show and Qualifying
- Car Show 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Vintage Races 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Aug. 4 | Schenley Park Race Day
- Car Show 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Vintage Races 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Race Weekend has lots of family-friendly, automotive-themed activities. Whether you’re a car enthusiast, a spectator or just curious to know more about the event, come and spend the weekend in this lush urban park. Experience the excitement of the races and the beauty of the landscape.
A History of Charity
The PVGP began in 1983 to raise funds to help provide residential care, treatment and support for autistic and intellectually and developmentally disabled individuals in the Pittsburgh region. In the past 41 years, the PVGP Association has raised more than $6 million for the Pittsburgh Autism Society and Merakay Allegheny Valley School.
Parking
Public parking on race weekend at Schenley Park is available on Flagstaff Hill, across the street from Phipps Conservatory. Free air-conditioned shuttle buses to the golf course and over to the Start/Finish line.