The 34th Annual Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix enjoyed nearly perfect weather for all of its 10 days last month, allowing for maximum attendance throughout the double weekend event. A record field of more than 300 vintage racecars turned out to take part in the racing at the new Pittsburgh International Race Complex and through Schenley Park.
“The racing action at Pitt Race was exceptional this year,” enthused PVGP Competition Director John Bechtol, “with good fields taking full advantage of the completed track. The huge crowds at Schenley Park enjoyed good racing as well, and the Formula Ford exhibition race, sponsored by Village Green, was particularly exciting as we witnessed a new track record.”
Beyond the on-track competitions, participants were also able to enjoy the event’s annual Black Tie Gala, the Countryside Tour and a number of car shows. A group of 1,200 volunteers helped with all aspects of what is truly a community event. The race winners for 2016 are listed below.
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PVGP Historics at Pittsburgh Int’l Race Complex – July 10
Group 1 – Ben Sinnott – 1991 Lola T91/90 S2000
Group 2 – Jim Stout – 2005 Dodge Viper
Group 3 – Colin Nursey – 1962 Lotus 22 FJ
Group 4 – Michael Clifford – 1966 Ginetta G4
Group 5 – Sam Viviano – 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
Group 6 – BMW – Todd Brown – 1998 BMW M3
Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix at Schenley Park – July 17
Group 1 – Pre-War & Select MGT Series – George Shafer – 1951 MG TD
Group 2 – Preservation and Production Under 1 Liter – Todd Wetzel – 1957 Turner 950S
Group 3 – Production Under 1.5 Liters – Dennis Racine – 1965 Austin Mini Cooper S
Group 4 – Production Under 2.0 Liters – Norman Berke – 1959 Elva Courier
Group 5 – Production Over 2.0 Litres – Robert Mirabile – Lotus 23B
Group 6/7 – Vintage SR, FV and FJ – Joey Bojalad – 1960 Elva Mk VI Prototype
Group 8 – Formula Ford – Christian Morici – 1971 Lotus 69
Group 9 – Porsche/BMW Challenge – Perry Genova – 1970 BMW 2002
