Pittsburgh Gathering 2013

Linderpat · 04-23-2013, 07:11 AM

It's time once again to start planning for the annual Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix gathering. This will be our 4th get together at this event, and we have planned a more action packed day. We will again look to have it be a 928 OC sponsored event.

Background - the PVGP is the only street vintage race in the US, and only one of two in the world (Monaco being the other). It is a full week of pure car heaven, culminating in race weekend, Saturday July 20th and Sunday July 21st. This is the 30th year for the event, which raises money for charity (Autism). It includes a giant car show on the greens at the Schenley Park golf course, centrally located in Pittsburgh, PA, with over 2000 classic, sports, muscle, and exotic cars on display. The PVGP attracts hundreds of thousands of car enthusiasts and spectators to the event over the week. This year's marque car is the Ford Mustang. The web link for more information is Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix | Presented by Shop 'n Save.

As for our gathering, we will begin to meet around 9:30 am or so on Saturday July 20, on the golf course in the Porsche area. We'll have the 928 OC banner set up, and line the 928s up together like we've done in the past (unless you want to enter the concourse competition - there is a separate area for that). After hanging out for the day, socializing, watching the qualifying runs and looking at thousands of cars, we plan to have an afternoon fun run this year, leaving the lawn around 3 pm. After that, we'll have a barbeque and libations at my house afterwards, until whenever. There are plenty of hotels nearby, but book soon, since this is a major event and rooms fill up fast in the region.

As to the details for registration, we'll again coat-tail with the local PCA chapter (Allegheny Region). The charge (not a 928OC charge) to be on the grass is approximately $50 for Saturday (I don't have the final figure yet). That cost covers a very good catered gourmet lunch for two under a nice tent set-up, and a portion of it goes to the PVGP, which is a charity event itself. Not a bad deal! Folks can come either or both days (additional charges apply to lunch on Sunday with the ARPCA group).
The website for registration is ARPCA.com. Look for more details there soon.

As we get closer to the date, more information will be posted here. In order to know what to plan for the BBQ and afterwards, please let us know if you plan to attend. You can send me a PM.

Looking forward to another good turnout and fantastic get together

SanDiego928 · 04-23-2013, 04:21 PM

So jealous of course having grown up in Gibsonia. Sounds wonderful.

Linderpat · 04-23-2013, 04:27 PM

I hear flights are getting cheaper - come on back!

Panzer909 · Panzer909's Garage

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Originally Posted by Linderpat

Background - the PVGP is the only street vintage race in the US, and only one of two in the world (Monaco being the other).

Really?? That's awesome!

Not a Shark owner but he's right - the PVGP is definitely something to experience. It's literally "sensory overload" for any car guy. Hope many of you can come with your cars; July will be here before you know it

SanDiego928 · 04-25-2013, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Linderpat

I hear flights are getting cheaper - come on back!

Hmmm...yes not too bad; 400 to 700 RT 6 to 9 hours, red eye or day, 1 or 2 stops , no non-stop. I have a feeling if I showed up my next 5 years of vacations would be PA related in July.

I bet it would be a total sensory overload and I would need 2 days at home driving mine to settle my mind too.

Linderpat · 06-08-2013, 03:05 AM

June Bump - mods - can we get a sticky for this?

Also, go to the ARPCA site and register - it is open now. $75, which includes an excellent catered lunch for 2 (extra lunch tickets are $15 per), parking in the grass, and the other fun stuff. Note - most of the fee goes to the PVGP, which raises money for autism and the school for the deaf.

Afterwards, we have an excellent fun run planned, which will last about an hour or less, and will end up at my place for the BBQ and beverages (we'll have beer and soft drinks, and some wine; otherwise, BYOB).

The link to register thru the ARPCA is ARPCA.com. If you don't want to spend that much, you can register directly with the PVGP, but lunch will not be included. It is $30; here is that link: Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix | Presented by Shop 'n Save.

Linderpat · 06-21-2013, 05:58 AM

Bump - also, even if you don't make it to the Schenley car show, shark owners are still invited to the fun run and/or the BBQ afterwards, and the BBQ will start around 5 pm or so on Saturday (July 20th) at my place.
We have chartered out the fun run route, and it is a good little run through the countryside.

Linderpat · 07-04-2013, 05:18 PM

July bump - getting close now, just 2 weeks out. We have about 7 cars registered thus far. Anyone coming up from VA or over from OH?

Linderpat · 07-12-2013, 03:05 AM

Coming together nicely folks! The food for the BBQ is set, the fun run course is set, and the gathering place is set. Everything is there now for a great time next Saturday. If you are coming please don't forget to register - go to ARPCA.com, and follow the link to register for the PVGP. If you would like to just attend the BBQ afterwards, no need to register, just meet at my house around 4:30 pm (pm me for the address). 1 week and 1 day away!

Linderpat · 07-19-2013, 04:57 AM

showtime! Fun starts later this afternoon at the Double Wide Grille on the southside. Parking for p-cars only