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BCD Brochure 2018.Indd McMurray, PA 15317-2630 PA McMurray, 129 Oakhurst Drive Rick Brown W.P.T.A. McMurray, PA 15317-2630 PA McMurray, 129 Oakhurst Drive Rick Brown W.P.T.A. 38th38th AnnualAnnual Schenley Park Ground Rules for Saturday: • All vehicles must be driven onto the display area • All vehicles will be parked in designated areas only, by order of arrival. Vehicles failing to display in proper class will be disqualifi ed from judging. • All vehicles must be in position by 12:00 noon. Late arrivals may be turned away. • All vehicles must remain in position until 4 p.m. Featuring the 50th Anniversary of the Featuring the 50th British Car Day No movement is permitted between 12:00 noon and 4 p.m. All vehicles must vacate display area by 5 p.m. • In the event of rain during the event, vehicles must remain in position until released by British Car Day offi cials. Triumph TR-250 Triumph • In the event of emergency requiring egress, a British Car Day offi cial will escort you off the grounds. • Commercial advertising and “For Sale” signs are prohibited. Authorized PVGPA “For Sale” signs may be purchased at the WPTA tent and displayed. • Th e Western Pennsylvania Triumph Association reserves the right to modify or move fi eld arrangement as required due to inclement Saturday weather. July 14, 2018 A copy of the offi cial PVGPA Registration and fi nancial information may be obtained from the Schenley Park Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free within Pennsylvania, 1‐800‐732‐0999. Presented by the Pittsburgh, PA Registration does not imply endorsement. Western Pennsylvania Pre-registration Triumph Association deadline: July 1 Photo credits: Chuck Chapas, Michael Bongart & Ed Major II Tear-Off Registration Form WPTA British Car Day 2018 Registration: WESTERN PA TRIUMPH ASSOCIATION The 38th British Car Day, produced & sponsored by the • Pre-registration prior to July 1: Western Pennsylvania Triumph Association, will be held $30 per vehicle. again this year in conjunction with the Pittsburgh Vintage • No pre-registration after July 1: British Car Day 2018 Grand Prix. In excess of 400 outstanding British cars and On July 14, 2018, at Schenley Park, gate registration on REGISTRATION FORM motorcycles are expected, and your participation will help a space available basis: $40 per vehicle. Allegheny Valley School and the Pittsburgh Chapter of the • Dash plaque for all pre-registered vehicles. National Autistic Society, the two local charities that bene- fi t from the Vintage Grand Prix activities. To date, WPTA Awards: has contributed in excess of $152,000 to the charities. • Every vehicle will be placed in a class and awards will Offi cial use Offi cial use be determined by popular vote on ballots provided to WPTA is proud to produce this event and be a sponsor Class # Reg. # of the Vintage Grand Prix. So, come on out to Schenley registered participants only. Park for a great day and join with us in celebrating the 36th • The Western Pennsylvania Triumph Association anniversary of this superb show. reserves the right to determine classes and to assign vehicles to them. Name ____________________________________________ When: • We strongly urge you to pre-register by mail to help us (PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY) • Saturday, July 14, 2018 determine class breaks and to assure your place on • Field admission from 9:00 a.m. to noon only. the fi eld. Address___________________________________________ • NO ADMISSION AFTER 12:00 noon! • Show from 12 noon to 3 p.m. (Rain or Shine) Sunday Car Display: ________________________________ Zip ______________ • Awards presented 3:30 p.m. • British Car Day registration includes admission, on Sunday July 15, to the British car display. Admission Cell Phone ________________________________________ Where: • The Schenley Park Ground Rules will be the same for (Application will not be accepted without your current phone number) • Beautiful Schenley Park in the Oakland section of Sunday, with the following exceptions: Pittsburgh. • Admission from 9:30 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at the Email ____________________________________________ • Refreshments available or bring your own picnic basket. British Car Day entrance on Darlington Road. Please provide email address as future applications may be sent by email (same entrance as Saturday) What: • You may bring a different British Car on Sunday. But Car _______ ______________________________________ • Only British vehicles, please. No “replicas” or highly it must be British. Bring your BCD windscreen card for Make Model Series modifi ed cars and bikes accepted. entrance to the display. • Participation of marque clubs and other groups is • Your parking spot will not be the same on Sunday as (One Per encouraged and invited. it was on Saturday. Application) _______________________________________ Body Style Color Year Trailer Parking: Information: http://www.wptriumph.org • For Information about and directions to the trailer • Dexter Stoltz (707) 339-8377 Pre-Registration $30 per Car (Prior to July 1) $_________________ parking area, please visit the web site below: Email: [email protected] Gate Registration $40 per Car http://www.pvgp.org/car-shows/schenley/trailer-parking/ • Additional forms available at: www.wptriumph.org “In Spirit” Donation to Support $_________________ JAGUAR E-TYPE • LOTUS EUROPA • MORRIS MINOR • SUNBEAM TIGER • ASTON MARTIN • XK 140 • MORRIS MINI • LOTUS ELISE • XK150 • COOPER • XK120 the WPTA and the PVGP Charities SUNBEAM ALPINE• MGBGT • MG MIDGET TRIUMPH STAG SUNBEAM PLEASEPLEASE NOTENOTE TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED $_________________ Please make checks payable to: W.P.T.A. British Car Day. Mail SPECIALSPECIAL completed registration form and your check to: Rick Brown, 129 Oakhurst Drive, McMurray PA 15317-2630 Waiver of Liability ENTRANCEENTRANCE The undersigned hereby releases the Western Pennsylvania Triumph Association and the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix FORFOR BRITISHBRITISH Association and the City of Pittsburgh from any responsibility for any and all damages and personal injuries sustained by me CARCAR DAYDAY or my property from any cause whatsoever, while driving to and from and while participating in the British Car Day and/or ATTENDEESATTENDEES Sunday British Car Display events. It is understood that the above release is given in consideration for permission to attend said event. The undersigned also certifi es that the vehicle be- ing registered is properly state-registered and insured. ROLLS ROYCE• AUSTIN HEALEY SPRITE • TRIUMPH TR6 AUSTIN HEALEY ROLLS ROYCE• Signature ___________________________ Date__________ BENTLEY • ROVER • AUSTIN HEALEY 3000 • MGTC • GILBURN GENIE • JENSEN • AUSTIN HEALEY BUG EYE • LOTUS 7 • TVR • MORGAN • SPITFIRE • MGA Must be signed.
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