The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix returns to Schenley Park for a summer weekend that feels like Pittsburgh at its best. With the full street circuit back in action, drivers will zoom across the Panther Hollow Bridge and wind through the park, racing within 50 feet of the crowd. It’s close, a little loud, and unlike anything else!

FEATURES

Vintage Racing

Feel the thrill as vintage race cars charge through Schenley Park, battling wheel to wheel on a historic street circuit lined with hay bales, stone walls, and thousands of spectators.

Saturday and Sunday deliver nonstop on-track action, from qualifying sessions to feature races and crowd-favorite exhibitions that keep the energy high throughout the day. Every corner, straight, and braking zone puts you right on top of the action, with cars just feet away as they battle through one of the most unique street circuits in the world.  Driver Details & Registration

International Car Show

Explore more than 3,000 remarkable vehicles displayed across the golf course, from rare classics to modern exotics, surrounded by passionate owners, car clubs, and enthusiasts celebrating automotive history.

Off the track, Schenley Park transforms into one of the largest car shows in the country. Nearly 3,000 vehicles fill the Bob O’Connor Golf Course, from vintage classics and muscle cars to modern exotics and curated marque displays. Car clubs and individual enthusiasts are invited to be part of the show, placing their vehicles in front of tens of thousands of passionate fans all weekend long. Details & Registration

Experience & Hospitality

Enjoy a full day of food, drinks, vendors, and family-friendly activities, with access to the paddock and prime viewing areas that put you right in the heart of the action.

Your admission donation unlocks the full experience. Wander the car shows, explore the paddock, and take in the sights and sounds from the Start/Finish line at Phipps as the cars thunder past. This is not a distant viewing experience, you are part of it.

Plan your visit with the option that fits your day. On Sunday, upgrade to Patron Parking and place yourself right on the golf course in the center of the action. For both days, Flagstaff Hill offers convenient public parking with shuttle service to keep you connected to everything happening in the park.

Schenley Park Race Weekend delivers a one-of-a-kind motorsports experience that combines speed, history, and community like nowhere else.

TICKETS

Lamar VIP Pavilion Experience 

Looking for a VIP experience? You can purchase tickets for Saturday, July 18 or Sunday, July 19. Enjoy our premium package featuring a full-service lunch buffet, delicious desserts, soft drinks, cold beer, and wine—all served in the exclusive, trackside Lamar VIP Pavilion. Whether you’re a race fan eager to get close to the action or a car show enthusiast browsing the display, the Pavilion offers the perfect vantage point. This spacious tent is outfitted with large tables and padded chairs, providing a comfortable place to relax and escape the sun. VIP tickets offer the flexibility to come and go throughout the day.  Details

Admission

A $20 weekend admission donation (ages 13+) helps cover event costs and supports our charity partners. Children 12 and under are free. Save by purchasing online for $15 and enjoy fast, touchless entry using your phone or printed receipt, or donate $20 at the gate at the golf course, paddock, or Start/Finish area. Wristbands are available at all main entrances, including Schenley Drive & Forbes, Frew Street, Beacon Street, and surrounding access points.

The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix is a 501(c)(3) charity that has raised more than $7 million since 1983 to support individuals with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities. Tickets

Parking & Shuttles

Spectator parking is available at Flagstaff Hill, across from Phipps Conservatory, for a $20 donation per car per day (does not include event admission). Vehicles or trailers over 25′ are $50 per day. Each parking donation includes one adult weekend admission wristband.

Free air-conditioned shuttle buses run from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, transporting spectators up to the golf course and over to the racer paddock. Handicap parking and a dedicated accessible shuttle are available at the base of Flagstaff Hill.  Details

MAXIMIZE YOUR VISIT

Plan Your Day

• Gates open: 8:00 AM
• Racing: Ongoing Saturday & Sunday
• Car Show: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• Best time to arrive: Before 10:00 AM
• Sunday highlight: Feature races + Patron Parking

Your Weekend Admission Includes:

• Wheel-to-wheel vintage racing
• Access to 3,000-car show
• Paddock access
• Start/Finish viewing at Phipps
• Food vendors and sponsor displays

GENERAL INFO

Entry

The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix is a 501(c)(3) charity event. When you enter a car in the show, all occupants receive complimentary weekend wristbands upon entry to the golf course. Spectators are asked to make a weekend admission donation to receive a wristband, with proceeds supporting our charity partners. Entrances

• Schenley Drive/Forbes Avenue intersection – this is the main entrance by the Bob O’Connor Golf Course.
• Schenley Drive/Frew Street intersection – This is the entrance from Flagstaff Hill and CMU.
• Darlington Road/East Circuit corner – main entrance for Saturday British Car Day and Sunday Patron Parking.
• Schenley Bridge (between Phipps and Carnegie Museum) – this entrance is for cars parking on Flagstaff Hill and walk-in pedestrians.
• Beacon Street – this is a shuttle bus stop as well as the walk-in entry to the paddock and pit-out.

Parking

Spectator parking is available at Flagstaff Hill, across from Phipps Conservatory, for a $20 donation per car per day (does not include event admission). Vehicles or trailers over 25′ are $50 per day. Each parking donation includes one adult weekend admission wristband. Free air-conditioned shuttle buses run from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, transporting spectators up to the golf course and over to the racer paddock. Handicap parking and a dedicated accessible shuttle are available at the base of Flagstaff Hill.  Details

Maps, Road Closures & Detours

Here is a PVGP page dedicated to Maps, Road Closures & Detours for our event. The closures below reflect the traditional Schenley Park roads used for PVGP Race Weekend. PennDOT’s planned Parkway East closure for the Commercial Street Bridge project will create additional regional impacts that are not included here. We will share any event-specific updates as Race Weekend approaches.

Rest Rooms
Portable restrooms are available throughout the park for your use. Handicap units are also available. The clubhouse restrooms are not open to the public.

Pets
Due to a large number of spectators, corporate tents and fast-moving cars, we strongly encourage you not to bring dogs or pets to the event. If you choose to bring your dog, you must keep it on a leash, and you will be responsible for cleanup and subject to a City fine if it is not disposed of properly.

First Aid
There is a First Aid station at the Schenley Park Golf Course Clubhouse. Hours of operation are 9:00 AM through 5:00 PM Saturday and Sunday. There are several EMS units in the park, so if you have a true emergency, the most immediate solution is to call 911.

Tents
Tents are only permitted if you are an official sponsor, a paying vendor, or a participating car club. Tents must be secured through the PVGP. The Grand Prix rents the golf course for the weekend and has the final approval of any tents or display structures on the property. Spectators are not permitted to bring pop-up tents or beach umbrellas as they block spectator views and can become a safety hazard in windy conditions. This is a charity event run by dedicated volunteers – please cooperate with them. Thank you.

Sponsors and Vendors
Organizations and individuals must be official sponsors or vendors of the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix in order to display, market, sell or solicit with Schenley Park or any event venue. Our event benefits charity – please obey our rules and do your part to help our charities. Violators will be removed and possibly prosecuted. Become a Sponsor

Golf Carts
Only PVGP volunteers and sponsors/car clubs are permitted to use golf carts. The Golf Course does not own golf carts; the PVGP contracts to bring them in to help run the event. They are not available for rent and can not be borrowed. You are not permitted to bring your own golf cart or powered cart onto the golf course for liability reasons unless approved by PVGP.

Volunteer
We are always looking for new volunteers. It takes over 1,200 people to stage the event. Become a PVGP Volunteer

Attendee Code of Conduct
The PVGP is committed to creating a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable experience for attendees in Schenley Park and at all of our events. We want anyone attending to enjoy the experience in a responsible fashion. When attending an event you are required to refrain from the following behaviors:

• Unruly, disruptive, or illegal behavior is not permitted. Individuals who are publicly intoxicated or show signs of impairment resulting in irresponsible behavior will be removed.
• You must follow the instructions of PVGP volunteers and security personnel.
• You are not permitted to display or sell any materials unless approved by the PVGP items must not offensive or discriminatory.
• Foul or abusive language or obscene gestures will not be tolerated.

Charity

The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix is a 501(c)(3) charity that stages this world-class event to raise funds for individuals with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities. Since 1983, the PVGP has raised more than $7 million for its charity partners.