Shop ‘n Save took over the Presenting Sponsorship from 2001 through 2013 that oversaw many events being added to occupy 10 straight days of motorsport events. Sponsorship started to really grow after that and has led to a larger show and increased our charity donations.

In 2004 a second weekend of racing was added at Pittsburgh International Race Complex and it has developed into a self supportive historic racing event for newer historic bug-bore cars that are too fast for the city streets of Schenley Park. Now, with two weekends the PVGP has something for every racing fan.

A blacktie gala was started in 1997 and has established itself as a staple of the Pittsburgh summer social scene while becoming one of our biggest fundraisers. Our Tune-Up party was created in 2006 and has grown into a tremendous event that recently moved to Heinz Field to accommodate its growing popularity.

The Greater Pittsburgh Automobile Dealers Foundation took the wheel as our presenting sponsor in 2014 and the partnership has driven our greatest growth! A Countryside Tour was started and filled Thursday, the last remaining Race Week open day. In 2017 a Jet Center Party was added, elevating our event to the top tier of world-wide automotive events. In 2018 we hosted the BMW Oktoberfest and in 2019 the national car clubs for Shelby and Alfa Romeo will hold their conventions at the PVGP. We are pleased that they chose to celebrate with us.

All the while, we’ve held true to our mission –to produce a world-class vintage automotive event to raise funds to help provide residential care, treatment and support for autistic and intellectually/developmentally disabled individuals in the Pittsburgh region. It has been 36 years since a cadre of car nuts met in Alan Patterson’s Shadyside garage, and each year brings its challenges. But, with the undying dedication of the volunteers and the enthusiasm of our racers, car show participants, sponsors, and spectators, we continue to grow and with 10 days of motorsport events and 250,000 spectators we have become one of the nation’s premier vintage sports car racing events….and the largest one run on city streets.

Our volunteers remain the heart of the organization and the event, with over 1,000 dedicated individuals working year round to stage this incredible event. Much credit goes to our racers and car show participants who share their cars to make our event possible.

Start Your Engines!

Dan DelBianco
Executive Director
Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Association