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KICK-OFF RALLYE
Sunday July 8, 2012
Beginning on South Craig Street (Between 5th and Forbes Avenues)
Ending at the Spaghetti Warehouse (26th & Smallman Street)

The 2011 Rallye was an unbelievable success. We had 96 paid entries in our field. Thanks to all of you, that is six cars over our maximum. After the rallye, everyone was treated to a true feast at the Spaghetti Warehouse, thanks to General Manager Chris Beers and the staff.

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2601 Smallman St
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 261-6511
The Rallye Committee isn't sure if they will be able to top this years event, but have already started looking forward to 2012.
 
{jeff engbarth} Jeff Engbarth  performed live with his acoustic guitar at the post Rallye party at the Spaghetti Warehouse. Thank you Jeff!
 

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Rallye Chairperson Paul MacIntyre (right)
with Pete Szymanski (left)
 
Celebrity Challenge
In the 2011 Celebrity Challenge, 105.9 The X team of Whipping Boy and George Patterson took home the Celebrity Challenge Championship as well as taking 5th Place overall.
 
2011 Celebrity Challenge Participants:
Jim Lokay (KDKA-TV)
Ted Sohier (WQED - FM)
Greg Joseph (The Clarks)
"Whipping Boy" (105.9 The X)
John Williams (The Clarks)
Scott Stiller (WTAE - TV)
 
 
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105.9 the X's Whipping Boy celebrates the 2011 Celebrity Challenge Championship with his teammate George Patterson and Rallye Captain Paul MacIntyre
 

History
Truly unique to our Rallye is that it’s open to the public – the first 90 driver/navigator teams to sign up get to run in a timed race through the streets and neighborhoods of Pittsburgh and its suburbs. Come have fun, get lost or maybe even join the parade!
 
What is the Rallye?
It's like a scavenger hunt on wheels. Your score is determined by how close you can follow directions and stay within posted speed limits and reach the fiinish line. You alos need to answer some trivia questions along the way. No experience is necessary, just have fun. For details contact Paul MacIntyre via email or phone at 412 673-0998 (home).
Rallyes, popular in Europe, are relatively little-known in American motorsports. A rallye master sets the course, which is designed to be completed at the posted speed limits. Then, a set of directions is drawn up for the participants. These directions can be simple or incredibly difficult clues. The key is to pass through all checkpoints on time – being late or early will penalize the driver a certain number of points. So, even of you speed, you still can lose. In true Grand Prix style, the finish line will hold a party and awards ceremony for the participants.
 

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The Rallye begins on scenic South Craig Street in Oakland
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A rare 1928 Aston Martin participated in our 2008 Rallye
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Greg Joseph and John Williams of The Clarks receive final instructions from Rallymaster Chuck Larouere
 
1 Blevins
2 A. Hmel/ J. Sickle 
3 A. Back/ A. Shafer
Celebrity Challenge Winner
Whipping Boy/ Patterson
 
1 Weinheimer/ Weinheimer
2 Salerno/ Salerno
3 Joseph/ Williams
Celebrity Challenge Winner
Joseph/ Williams "Team Clarks"
 
2009 Results
1 Hmel/ Sickles
2 Weinheimer/ Weinheimer
3 Barker/ Barker
Celebrity Challenge Winner
"Whipping Boy"/ Patterson (105.9 the X)
 
2008 Results
1. Huesman/Buranathanit
2. Greg Joseph/ "JW" Williams
3. Cygnarowicz/Cygnarowicz
Celebrity Challenge Winner
Joseph/ Williams (The Clarks)

 
 
 

 
The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Association is a federally registered 501c (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 $2.75 million to benefit autistic and developmentally disabled individuals through the Autism Society of Pittsburgh and Allegheny Valley School. The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix remains our country's largest vintage race event and the only one run on city streets.