The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix is the country’s largest vintage racing event, and the only one run on city streets. There are more than a dozen events throughout the city that draw more than 200,000 visitors and raise money for Autism-Pittsburgh and Merakey Allegheny Valley School.
Since 1983, the annual event has raised $6.7 million to provide residential treatment and support for individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities.
Black Tie & Tailpipes Gala
7-11 p.m, Friday
The gala takes place at the PPG Wintergarden, Downtown Pittsburgh.
Tickets are $325.
Historics at Pittsburgh International Race Complex
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday
The 2.8-mile track at the Pittsburgh International Race Complex in Wampum, Lawrence County, will feature the GT40 60th reunion with a display of cars as well as track sessions and a race on July 28.
Admission is $30, $25 in advance. Children under 12 are free.
Waterfront Car Cruise
4-9 p.m. Monday
Classic and modern cars will be on display at the Waterfront Shopping Center in Homestead.
There will be food, music, vendors, and giveaways. Cost is $10 per car.
Sewickley Stampede & Roundup
5:30-8:30 p.m. July 30
The night begins with a stampede of cars going through the downtown business district of Sewickley followed by the “wrangling and staging” of race cars, vintage cars and exotics in front of The Hotel and Rosa’s Cantina.
There will be a party at the hotel with a light food menu, cash bar, and live performance from country artist Sydney Mack.
Tickets are $50.
Downtown Car Display
11 a.m.-2 p.m. July 31
During lunchtime there will be a preview of cars staged at PPG Place and Market Square, Downtown Pittsburgh.
The cost is $15 to participate.
Tune-Up Party
6-9 p.m. July 31
Hundreds of cars will gather for a car show, including race cars and exotics, for this street festival in Town Square in SouthSide Works on Pittsburgh’s South Side.
Cost is $50 to get into the event which includes two drink coupons.
Countryside Tour
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 1
Vintage car owners from 1983 or earlier can tour the Laurel Highlands. The tour departs from the Ramada Inn in Ligonier.
Upcoming Local Events
Cost is $85 per car.
Grand Prix Garden Party at Phipps
6:30-10:30 p.m. Aug. 1
The Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens will host a party featuring a variety of cars with representation of MINI the Marque of the Year.
There will also be cars from the Lane Motor Museum.
The Allegheny City Ragtime Orchestra, a nine-piece professional ensemble founded in 2013 by Tom Roberts, will perform.
This Garden Party will feature hors d’oeuvres, food stations, wine, Helltown Beer and cocktails.
Tickets are $295.
“Evening of Speed” – Driver & VIP Reception
5-9 p.m. Aug. 2
The traditional driver reception and parade is moving into Oakland as racers circle the track past Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens to a reception at the Frick Fine Arts Building in Schenley Plaza.
Tickets are $85.
Schenley Park Car Show and Race Qualifying
9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 3
The day will include automobile-themed activities at the Bob O’Connor Golf Course in Schenley Park. Thousands of classic, antique and exotic vehicles will be located on the golf course. There will be 125 vintage racers competing to qualify for Sunday’s featured races.
Charity donation for spectators aged 12 and over is $10.
Vintage Races
8:30 a.m-4:30 p.m. Aug. 4
Vintage racers will be on the track all day.
The opening ceremonies begin at 11 a.m.
The afternoon races start at noon.
Charity donation for spectators aged 12 and over is $10.
Details: pvgp.org
JoAnne Klimovich Harrop is a TribLive reporter covering the region’s diverse culinary scene and unique homes. She writes features about interesting people. The Edward R. Murrow award-winning journalist began her career as a sports reporter. She has been with the Trib for 26 years and is the author of “A Daughter’s Promise.” She can be reached at jharrop@triblive.com.