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2017 GRAND PRIX A Message from the PVGP ...... 02 PVGP Executive Committee & Board of Directors . . 04 Welcome from Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto . . . . 05 Presenting Sponsor - GPADF ...... 08 Sponsors and Partners ...... 08 Our Charities and Ambassadors...... 12 Poster Artist - Jim Zahniser ...... 14 35 Years of Thrills...... 16 Myron Cope’s Influence ...... 18 Race Week Calendar...... 20 Make Your Grand Prix Dollars Go Farther...... 24

TWO RACE WEEKENDS Vintage Races at Schenley Park...... 26 Race Schedule...... 27 Schenley Park Maps...... 30 Shuttle Buses & Parking...... 34 Race Entries ...... 36 Recent Winners...... 40 Legends of Schenley Park...... 41 Event Information...... 45 PVGP Historics at Pitt Race Complex ...... 48 CONTENTS Race Schedule...... 50 Race Entries...... 51 Recent Winners ...... 56 Pittsburgh International Race Complex...... 57

CAR SHOWS International Car Show at Schenley Park ...... 58 Sponsored Activities at Schenley Park ...... 62 Camaro Marque of the Year ...... 66 Studebaker Spotlight Car ...... 72 Car Clubs and Car Shows...... 74 Larry Smith Award ...... 84 Editor: Jack Dernorsek Contributing Writers: Dan DelBianco, Dan Torisky, Ted Sohier, Jeff Hutzelman and Kat Kurkov. The Six Senses ...... 88 Marketing Intern: Samantha Pugh Patron Parking...... 90 Official Photographer: Matthew Little Contributing Photographers: Bill Stoler, C.R. Bennett, Marsha Green/Simply Sisters, Jim Weslager, Ped Watt, Michael DiPleco, Don Baker, Dan Dishart, Mike Mantune and OUR GRAND VOLUNTEERS Jarred Romesburg Design and Production: Dan Holmes/DH4 Design Co. Our Grand Volunteers...... 94 Cover Illustration: Jim Zahniser Map Illustrations: Manfred Woodall Volunteer Profiles...... 100 Printing: RR Donnelley Pittsburgh Checkered Flag Winners ...... 103 Race Officials ...... 106 © 2017 Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Association 1000 Gamma Drive, Suite 106, Pittsburgh PA 15238 Inside Raceside Operations...... 108 (412) 559-3500 Review and Preview...... 119 [email protected] www.pvgp.org

2017 PITTSBURGH VINTAGE GRAND PRIX 01 July, 2017 Fans and first-time visitors,

Welcome to the 2017 Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix. This is our 35th consecutive year of racing through the streets and celebrating the automobile. This event is a major event on the worldwide vintage race calendar as well as one of the city’s largest happenings, the charities we benefit create our drive and passion. Since 1983 the Grand Prix has donated over $4.75 million to the Autism Society of Pittsburgh and Allegheny Valley School. These two fine charities do incredible work for local individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities. It is impossible to envision from the beginning on Labor Day in 1983, what the inaugural idea of a race through the streets of Schenley Park could become. Fast forward 35 years and the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix has blossomed into a 10-day festival with two sepa- rate race weekends, five distinct car shows, two parades, a road rallye, a countryside tour, a blacktie gala and a jet center party. Many groups come together to make this all possible, starting with our relationship with the City of Pittsburgh as an all-encompassing partnership that continues to make this the nation’s only vintage race run on city streets. We are eternally grateful to our car show participants and our vintage racers who both make our event possible by sharing their passion for cars with all of us. And we honor our volunteers who make all this possible, many who work year-round to prepare and host the events. Their dedication to our event and passion for our charities is inspirational. Our growth would not have been possible without our dedicated friends at the Greater Pittsburgh Automobile Dealers Foundation. They capped off their third year as Presenting Sponsor by helping us exceed last year’s record for charitable donations where we presented a check for $405,500. It’s an ideal partnership for both organizations, and we are thrilled and grateful to have them as our partners. Yet right behind them are 75 generous sponsors and partners who are an integral part of our success; and also the event visitors, who buy a program or offer a donation. We thank you all. Please consider making a donation to one of our donation station volunteers. Remem- ber, it’s all about giving back to our community while having fun, and mixing and meeting with people of all ages who share our passion for motor vehicles.

Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines! Daniel E. DelBianco Executive Director

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PVGP EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE The Grand Prix’s success is due in large part to our dedicated team on the Executive Committee. Each member supervises a key function during Race Week and they go the extra mile by meeting monthly and communicating almost daily throughout the year to plan the event.

Bob Borgo Bill Permar Race Director - Schenley Park, Asst./ Race Director - Historics Controller A dedicated volunteer since 1985, Bob joined the Executive Committee in Since 1983 Bill has been a part of the Grand Prix as a spectator, participant or volunteer. 2007 and serves as an Assistant Race Director for both race weekends. Bob re- Presently, in his capacity as Controller he oversees all day to day financial operations of cently retired from Leader Auto Sales in North Versailles. the organization. He is a well known management professional in the Pittsburgh legal community. Cathy Dernorsek Chairperson - Volunteer Recruitment & General Security Amy Rocini A volunteer since 1985, “Cathy D” is responsible for ensuring the security of Secretary & Chairperson of Merchandise Booth Personnel the expansive show grounds and coordinating traffic control. Cathy also chairs Amy coordinates volunteers, and support for the merchandise booths found the Volunteer Committee, which oversees 1,200 volunteers. Cathy is self em- throughout Schenley Park. She also manages the charity ambassador’s appear- ployed and is president of Lifestyle Properties of PA and a licensed agent with ances. Additionally, she makes sure we all keep on track with who said what in Bankers Life. which meeting. Amy is the Development and Community Engagement Coor- dinator at NHS Allegheny Valley School. John Gloninger Autism Society Liaison & Patron Parking Ted Sohier A volunteer since 1983, John helped develop and support events such as Race Announcer & Public Relations Patron Parking, the Walnut Street Car Show and the Kick Off Rallye. He leads Known affectionately as the “Voice of the Vintage”, Ted can be heard throughout our resurgent Patron Parking efforts. John is employed by Sprint as a Technical our race weekends describing the action and identifying each race car. Ted has Applications Manager. been with the Grand Prix since the beginning. He is a former SCCA road racer and a current avid motorcyclist. Dorothy Gordon Secretary & Chairperson of Merchandise Booth Personnel Bob Speer Dorothy is temporarily filling in for Amy Rocini on the Executive Committee Showside Director this year, as Amy Rocini is taking care of her newborn. Dorothy is in awe of, and Bob is a 33-year PVGP veteran with both Race and Show Side experience. grateful for the PVGP volunteers, sponsors, drivers, and everyone else involved He has the responsibility for all race week car shows including the Schen- in the operation of this incredible event. Dorothy is Executive Director, Devel- ley Park shows. Bob is Director of Business Development for InfoSight opment and Communications at NHS Allegheny Valley School. Corporation and serves as an elder and member of the worship band at Fourth Presbyterian Church. Bill Haus Race Director- PVGP Historics Eric Zagrocki A volunteer since 1992, Bill is the Race Director for the PVGP Historics at Car Shows Pitt-Race. He also serves as Assistant Race Director for our vintage races at Eric has volunteered on both the race and show side of the PVGP for many years Schenley Park. Bill is President of RPC Video, Inc. and most recently co-chaired our inaugural Passport to Elegance Jet Center Party. Eric assists with show side marketing and coordinates special car show John Kerr projects. He is a partner in the real estate practice group of Eckert Seamans Logistics and Clubhouse Cherin & Mellott, LLC. John started with the Grand Prix in 1984 and joined the Executive Committee in 2007. He is an integral part of every event that we stage including being a Dan DelBianco corner worker at Pitt-Race Complex. On Schenley Park weekend John is the “go Executive Director to guy” as he runs the clubhouse operations. Now in his 14th year with the Grand Prix, Dan is responsible for day to day operations, managing sponsor development, marketing, public relations, web- Sue MacIntyre site, advertising and strategic planning. Dan brings decades of experience in Merchandise Chairperson strategic marketing, communications, event management and sales to his role. Sue joined the PVGP in 2001 by assisting her husband Paul with the Kick-Off Rallye. She now manages the procurement and marketing of all PVGP merchandise. Sue is currently the Supervisor of the Magnetic Resonance Imaging Board of Directors Department at UPMC Shadyside. Daniel Taylor - Chairman James Dolan - Vice Chairman Donna McDonough Dotti Bechtol - Treasurer Chief Registrar Daniel Torisky – Secretary Donna is a 37 year member of the Steel Cities Region SCCA, holding licenses in Timing Regis Champ & Scoring and Registration in addition to being a National Steward. Donna is one of Louis DePaul the original volunteers and has been Chief of Registration for PVGP since 1987. Donna Stan Geier joined the Executive Committee in 2010 and is retired from Bank of New York Mellon. Dr. Dwight Heron George Jacoby John Putzier Ken Murin Gigi Saladna Assistant Race Director PVGP Historics/Schenley Park As a spectator in 1990, Ken knew that the Grand Prix was something special and he wanted to be a part of it, so in 1991, he became a volunteer working in the paddock. Ken is the General Manager and Director of Engineering at Parker Plastics Corporation in Bethel Park.

2017 PITTSBURGH VINTAGE GRAND PRIX 04 CITY OF PITTSBURGH "America's Most Livable City" CITYOffice OF ofMayor PITTSBURGH William Peduto "America's Most Livable City" OfficeJune of 23,Mayor 2016 William Peduto July, 2017 June 23, 2016 Dear Friends, Dear Friends: As Mayor of the City of Pittsburgh, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the 35th As Mayor of the City of Pittsburgh, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the 34th Annual AnnualDear Friends: Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix, one of the largest vintage race events in the world Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix, still the largest vintage race event in the country! and certainly, one of Pittsburgh’s best, longest running events! As Mayor of the City of Pittsburgh, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the 34th Annual This This world 10-day class event celebration is a point ofof pride the forautomobile the City of Pittsburgh.is a point Held of prideeach year for in the beautiful City of Schenley Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix, still the largest vintage race event in the country! HeldPark, it each is the yearonly vintage in beautiful race in AmericaSchenley contested Park, it on is actual the only City streets.vintage Although race in many America cities havecontested Thistriedon actualworld to host class city similar event streets. events, is a pointIt Pittsburghis an of prideincredible remains for the the Cityaccomplishment only of Pittsburgh. city that can Held boastby each hundreds of year such in an beautiful ofaccomplishment. volunteers Schenley and a Park, it is the only vintage race in America contested on actual City streets. Although many cities have Itestament commend the to presentingPittsburgh’s sponsor; “giving the Greaterback” attitude.Pittsburgh Automobile Dealers Foundation, along with tried to host similar events, Pittsburgh remains the only city that can boast of such an accomplishment. all Ithe commend generous sponsorsall the sponsors and organizations and partner that help organizations support this event. that Most support importantly, the Grand I applaud Prix. They Ithecontribute commend many volunteers the to presenting the who quality work sponsor; ofyear life the round inGreater ourto put finePittsburgh this spectacularcity, Automobilewhile event contributing Dealers together Foundation,- theyto the truly alongAutism are the with Society heartallof thePittsburgh and generous soul of sponsorsand the Grand Allegheny and Prix. organizations Valley School that help by support raising this nearly event. Most $5 million importantly, for theseI applaud charities the many volunteers who work year round to put this spectacular event together-they truly are the Sincesince the 1983. Grand Prix was launched in 1983, it has raised millions of dollars for the Autism Society of heart and soul of the Grand Prix. Pittsburgh In addition, and Allegheny the crowds Valley of School. over In 250,000 addition, spectatorsthe crowds of drawn over 250,000 to Pittsburgh spectators overdrawn the to course SincePittsburghof Race the Grand Weekover thePrix help course was tolaunched of sustain Race Weekin 1983,our help vitalityit has to sustainraised and millionsour allow City's of us vitality. dollars to showcase forIt is the successful Autism our andSociety wonderful one-of-a of and kindPittsburgh“Most events Livable and like Allegheny the City.” Grand The Valley Prix Grand that School. best Prix Inshowcase addition, is an ourintegral the wonderful crowds part of and over of "Mostour 250,000 city’s Livable spectators many City." historical,The drawn Grand to recre- Pittsburghational,Prix lists among and over socialtheour courseCity's amenities many of Race historical, Week that help continuerecreational, to sustain to and oursurprise socialCity's amentitiesvitality. and impress It is that successful continue people and to one-of-a fromsurprise all over andkindthe impresseventsworld, like peopleand the we Grandfrom are all Prix so over thatproud the best world, to showcase call and it we a our Pittsburghare wonderful so proud tradition.toand call "Most it a Pittsburgh Livable City." tradition. The Grand I Prix encourageI encouragelists among you ourto you attend City's to many theattend many historical, theactivities many recreational, throughout motorsport and the social City activities duringamentities Race throughout that Week, continue and Racecome to surprise outWeek, to and Schenleyandcome impress out park peopleto for Schenley an from exciting all Parkover weekend thefor world, an of racesexciting and and we magnificentareweekend so proud car ofto callshows.races it a andBestPittsburgh wishesmagnificent tradition. for a great car event! shows. IBest encourage wishes you for to attenda grand the event! many activities throughout the City during Race Week, and come out to Sincerely, Schenley park for an exciting weekend of races and magnificent car shows. Best wishes for a great event!

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2017 PITTSBURGH VINTAGE GRAND PRIX 04 2017 PITTSBURGH VINTAGE GRAND PRIX 05 John Putzier Mark Smail Tom LaFrankie Mark Baer Catherine Glasgow CEO, GPADA Immediate Past President GPADA President GPADA Immediate Past President GPADF President GPADF Welcome to the 35th Running of the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix on Behalf of the Greater Pittsburgh Automobile Dealers Foundation!

The Greater Pittsburgh Automobile Dealers Founda- Although the PVGP is our “Charity of Choice” and tion is proud, once again, to be the “PRESENTING has been the recipient of the lion’s share of our re- SPONSOR” of the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix. Our sources the past several years, the GPAD Foundation two organizations have a long history and legacy in supports many other community and charity activi- Western Pennsylvania, and together we have forged ties throughout the year. This past year, we present- a partnership that should last well into the future. ed the Ronald McDonald House Pittsburgh with a Congratulations to the PVGP for entering its 35th $25,000 contribution, created an endowed scholar- year as one of the signature events in Pittsburgh. ship at the Community College of Allegheny County, By combining the proceeds from the Pittsburgh presented two $2,500 scholarships to the winners of International Auto Show Charity Preview (“Dancing the 2017 Automotive Technology Competition, and with the Cars!”) with the proceeds from the Pitts- much more! burgh Vintage Grand Prix, we were able to present It is also worth noting, that our 150 new car dealers the Autism Society of Pittsburgh and Allegheny Val- are major supporters of many other causes and char- ley School a record $405,500 this past February. ities in their own communities, from Little League, to The 2017 Dancing with the Cars Charity Preview high school athletics, to building playgrounds and had record attendance this year, with over 1,200 parks to helping those in need all over Western PA. people enjoying a fun filled evening of dining, danc- So, on behalf of the GPADF and all of our members, ing and doing good amongst the cars and stars. WELCOME to the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix!

DRIVERS...START YOUR ENGINES!

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2017 Sponsors and Partners BRONZE SPONSORS (continued) The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Association is grateful Signs By Tomorrow - Pittsburgh Tower Auto Sales Roadster Factory The Waterfront to the numerous organizations and individuals for their Tire Pros Vital Solutions sponsorship and support. Their generosity allows us to stage this enormous event and still donate a significant CREATIVE PARTNERS amount to our charities. Dan Holmes – DH4 Design Co. Rapid Production Marketing We are delighted to recognize our sponsors and part- Steady State Media Virality Social Media Marketing ners below. Please take the time thank them for support- iHeart Radio – WXDX The X, WDVE Visit Pittsburgh/Sports Pittsburgh ing this event when you patronize their businesses. 102.5, 3WS, and KISS 96.1 AM 1250 - The Answer

PRESENTING SPONSOR Special thanks also go out to the following organizations Atria’s @PNC Park Orr’s Jewelers Bob O’Connor Golf Course/Marc Field Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Eamon Foundation Sequoia Waste Solutions George Jr. Republic Romesburg Media Home Depot Steel City Region SCCA J&T Tire & Auto Service Tuxedo Junction Mario’s East Side Saloon The Paddock Works – Matthew Little Mid-Atlantic Sports Cars University of Pittsburgh PREMIER SPONSORS Mosites Foundation Voyager Jet Center

THANK YOU CITY OF PITTSBURGH The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Association extends PLATINUM SPONSORS a special thanks to our City of Pittsburgh officials for their cooperation and enthusiasm. MAYOR’S OFFICE William Peduto - Mayor GOLD SPONSORS Kevin Acklin - Chief of Staff and Chief Development Officer A&L Motor Sales Guy Costa - Chief Operations Officer Allegheny Health Network/Highmark Pittsburgh Intl Race Complex Mike Gable - Director of Public Works Galli Distributing Subaru Tom Paulin –Supervisor Public Works Hofbräuhaus Pittsburgh Trinity Jewelers & Bulova James Griffin - Director of Citiparks MINI of Pittsburgh UBS Walnut Wealth Management Wendell Hissrich - Director of Public Safety Scott Schubert - Chief of Police Robert Farrow - EMS Chief SILVER SPONSORS Darryl Jones - Fire Chief Acura Metz Lewis Brodman Must O’Keefe Algar Ferrari Phil DiLucente Esquire CITY COUNCIL Baierl Cadillac Piatt Sotheby’s International Realty Darlene Harris Natalia Rudiak Deborah Gross Bank of America Merrill Lynch Pittsburgh Transportation Group Theresa Kail-Smith Corey O’Connor Daniel Gilman BMW Club – Allegheny Chapter Porsche North America Bruce Kraus R. Daniel Lavelle Ricky Burgess Hilton Garden Inn - Oakland Porsche Club – Allegheny Region Hefren-Tillotson Post Office Catering Lexus Pittsburgh SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE Ron Lewis Alfa Romeo Alan Asbury, DPW Maserati of Pittsburgh TriState Capital Amanda Broadwater, DPW Mazza Vineyards Western PA Triumph Association John J. Chapman, Office of Special Events Mercedes-Benz of Pittsburgh Wright Chevrolet Guy Costa, Mayor’s Office Bill Crean, DPW BRONZE SPONSORS Sgt. Robert Digiacomo, Police Audi Pittsburgh Foreign Traffic Import Sales Lisa Epps, Fire Bridgeville Appliance Geico Insurance Lt. Patrick Fosnaught, Police Cars ‘N’ Coffee Pittsburgh Guardian Storage Jonathan Furman, Lead Park Ranger Challenger Gray & Christmas Heacock Classic Amera Gilchrist, EMS Clean Car Express J&D Waterproofing Alan Hausman, Public Safety Cookson Peirce Liberty Mutual Insurance Wendell Hissrich, Public Safety Coventry Inn McLaren Philadelphia Brian Katze, Office of Special Events Delta Airlines Metropolitan Window Company Det. Amy Mattia, Police Drift2 Web Services Mosites Motorsports Officer Bobby Plata, Police Eckert Seamans Quaker Steak & Lube - Cranberry Julianne Reiland, PLI Elite Towing & Recovery Rita’s Italian Ice Chuck Rompala, Port Authority of Allegheny County Eyetique Sherrard, German & Kelly Justin Salinetro, DPW Det. Daniel Stoddard, Police Cmdr. Ed Trapp, Police 2017 PITTSBURGH VINTAGE GRAND PRIX 08

OUR CHARITY PARTNERS Since our founding in 1983 the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Association’s mission has remained the same: to produce a world-class vintage racing event to raise funds to support individuals with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities through the Autism Society of Pittsburgh and Allegheny Valley School. Last year the PVGP raised a record $405,500 bringing our total donation to over $4.75 million. Charity Ambassadors Our Ambassador program began in 2005 with Harry and Anita. Since then we have expanded the program to include five individuals from each charity. Each of these wonderful individuals characterizes the impact that our two charities have in the community. Thousands of lives have been dramatically improved through the programs and services of the Autism Society and NHS Allegheny Valley School. Our ambassadors put a face on the charities, and let the public see that their donations and efforts have a real and lasting impact.

AVS Ambassadors - Brandon, Ed, Elizabeth, Joe and Tony

Autism Society Ambassadors - Anita, James, Logan, Tommy, Christopher and Tyler

Contributions have helped Allegheny Valley School to: Contributions have helped the Autism Society of Pittsburgh to: • Create outdoor recreational spaces • Train legal and juvenile justice professionals • Build and equip sensory program areas • Develop middle school autism curriculum • Make facility improvements • Provide summer education to prevent seasonal regression • Purchase furnishings and appliances for homes and • Produce a training film for travelers with autism program areas • Local technical schools staff training collaboration • Acquire equipment to expand Communication & Technology • Conduct parent support group and provider in-services learning opportunities • Educate governmental officials on autism needs NHS Allegheny Valley School has been providing care The mission of the Autism Society of Pittsburgh, found- for individuals with IDD since its founding in 1960. ed in 1966, is to provide advocacy, information, and Their aim is to provide quality programs and facilities referral on care and treatment, educational, habilitative to help the individuals with IDD entrusted to their care and other life-improving service options for those with to live as independently as possible with purpose and autism, to their parents and families, and to the profes- dignity, and to provide opportunities and choices to sionals who work with them. help them to grow and function at their full potential.

1996 Ewings Mill Road 4371 Northern Pike Coraopolis, PA 15108 Monroeville, PA 15146 412-299-7777 412-856-7223 avs.nhsonline.org autismsocietypgh.org

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It’s funny how things worked out for Jim Zahniser. A lo- am honored that my artwork was selected for the 35th cal guy and a talented artist, Jim had secretly longed anniversary poster.” for the opportunity to create a poster for the Pittsburgh The events that took place to put the poster in Jim’s Vintage Grand Prix. He believed his retro-vintage style very capable hands began last August when PVGP Ex- would be a perfect fit for the poster. ecutive Director Dan DelBianco visited a vendor and Then out of the blue, came the call. “It was pretty spotted several of Jim’s vintage travel posters in the amazing,” Jim said. “I’ve been going to the Grand Prix lobby. “I immediately liked his style and started imag- for 10 years, and I’ve always thought it would a great ining what he could do with the creation of our art- thing to create one of the posters. I think it’s safe to work,” Dan said. “I snapped a few pictures with my cell say that creating the poster for the Pittsburgh Vintage phone and took a close-up of the signature hoping to Grand Prix is on the bucket-list for all local artists, and I track him down. A few weeks later, our designer, Dan Holmes, called and told me he had found the perfect artist for our poster - Jim Zahniser. It was fate, and we are so glad to have Jim join our ever growing family of poster artists.” Jim grew up near Grove City, and attended Reynolds High School. He attended both the Pittsburgh Institute of Art and Thiel College, earning a bachelor’s degree in art. Along with operating his own company, Red Robot Design & Illustration, Jim works full time as an illustrator with Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Jim’s poster design features a red, 1967 Camaro SS coming out of the city across the Sixth Street Bridge

2017 PITTSBURGH VINTAGE GRAND PRIX 14 toward the North Shore. In the background is the first use of the downtown Pittsburgh skyline on a PVGP poster. Zahniser commented, “I wanted to capture the Grand Prix in my own style, using critical elements in an exciting fashion. “ The artwork will be produced as a lithograph, as well as serving as the official trademark and race program cover. DelBianco said the artwork perfectly captures the essence of a by-gone era and was the perfect im- age for this milestone year.

2017 PITTSBURGH VINTAGE GRAND PRIX 15 with autism and intellectual/developmental disabilities. It’s a race where everybody wins, the charities, the YEARS city, the sponsors and everybody who participates – with a reward far beyond the sheer joy of it – knowing OF THRILLS that in the process of enjoying yourself, you are giving By Dan Torisky that chance to many others who often can not. PVGP Founder It is this community service component of the Pitts- burgh Vintage Grand Prix that justifies the time and ef- The thrill of vintage automobile racing and reverence fort of the volunteers and participants, and the invest- for automotive excellence are the underpinning of ev- ment by our region’s businesses and corporate leaders ery vintage auto event. -- all of whom we especially thank every year – and per- There are hundreds of them -- races, car shows, haps can never thank enough. tours, rallyes, parties and parades. The Pittsburgh Vin- Now in our 35th year we are grateful that so many of tage Grand Prix combines all of these into a class by it- you enjoy all that our Grand Prix has to offer. We are self…35 years… each year better than the year before. also grateful for a venue like Schenley Park and a city It has grown from one day of vintage auto racing to an like Pittsburgh where an event such as ours can come internationally acclaimed 10-day celebration of the au- together and grow. tomobile – and a treasured tradition of our special city. Why? What has captivated and consumed so many — the founders, the racers, car owners, sponsors, spectators, and the volunteers — who join us every year in growing numbers? The formula is the same, including our city’s role as a solid partner in our event’s growth. But there is one in- gredient that few, if any, of the others possess: From Day One, proceeds of $4.75 million, have helped the Autism Society of Pittsburgh and Allegheny Valley School, two area charities, to improve the lives of people they exist This is why we do what we do…donating $405,500 to to serve – namely, individuals and their families living our charities this past year – another new record!

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“MYRON FOUNDED US, TOO…” By Dan Torisky

“Come up with a gimmick”, the network station direc- those in attendance. More than a few PVGP volunteers tor told “Voice of the Steelers,” Myron Cope in the fall present were heard to remark, “hey, Myron founded of 1975. “Come up with something that will get Steeler us too!” fans more into the game, I mean, really into the game…” Today, our own PVGP “Terrible Towel” captures Did he ever. this sentiment, commemorating our founding, and our And the rest is history -- six Super Bowls, a worldwide co-founder, Myron Cope, who served on our Board of “Steeler Nation”, and millions of dollars from the sale Directors and our Operating Committee until his death of “Terrible Towels”, all donated to improve the lives of in 2008. These special towels are available at all PVGP those living with autism and other developmental dis- events for $10 – benefitting those our charities exist to abilities. serve, and the Pittsburgh tradition we proudly preserve. Eight years later in 1983, racing enthusiasts proposed vintage sports car racing in Pittsburgh’s Schenley Park, with money going to charity. Myron Cope, now a broadcast icon and father to a son with autism, was asked to sell the idea to another icon – Pittsburgh Mayor Richard Caliguiri. Sell it he did -- and the rest is history -- the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix became the world’s premiere vintage automotive happening. And more millions continue to be raised to help improve the lives of those served by PVGP’s charities – the Autism Society of Pittsburgh and Allegheny Valley School. Then, in February 2017, came the check presentation to the charities by the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix’s presenting sponsor, the Greater Pittsburgh Automotive Dealers Foundation. As the $405,500 donation was Myron, along with PVGP volunteers, present the check announced, hundreds of Terrible Towels were waved by to our charities in 1987.

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2017 PVGP RACE WEEK CALENDAR

The Grand Prix stages a wide selection of unique automotive events between our race weekends – each one could stand on its own as an automotive fundraising event. When you put them all together you have 10 days of motorsport excitement that make the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix the nation’s largest vintage race event. Photo by Matthew Little Photo by Marsha Green SUNDAY, JULY 2 FRIDAY, JULY 7 KICK-OFF RALLYE BLACK TIE & The Kick-Off Rallye is our opening salvo. According to TAILPIPES GALA Rallye Chair Paul MacIntyre, “The Rallye is a two hour Our Black Tie & Tailpipes Gala gets Race Week started scavenger hunt on wheels – anyone can enter. It’s a in the pole position. We’re headed to the Pittsburgh spirited tour without the fear of a ticket.” Field Club in Fox Chapel for the first time ever and it A vintage or exotic car is not necessary but it makes looks like it will be another grand evening hosted by it more fun! Drivers seek out a mystery road course Maggie Schmotzer and her amazing committee. within a time frame. Scores are determined by hid- In addition to the lovely ladies and tuxedo clad men, den checkpoints and trivia questions answered along the event features dozens of show cars and exotics. Lo- the route. Arriving late – or early –at the checkpoints cal television personality, Andrew Stockey serves as our results in a penalty. Thus, the winner is the team with emcee and entertainment provided by Billy Hartung. the most accurate time. Low score wins. This year’s Rallye starts and ends at the Quaker Steak & Sponsored by Lube in Cranberry. Cars depart every minute starting at 11:30 AM for a tour of the city. It’s a fun event that requires no prior experience!

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MAKE YOUR GRAND PRIX DOLLARS GO FURTHER

It’s easy to make your Grand Prix dollars work for you – and us! The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix has created several ways that you can help us increase our annual donation to the Autism Society of Pittsburgh and Al- legheny Valley School. DIRECT DONATION You can donate directly to the Grand Prix, and since we are a non-profit 501 c-3 charity, your donations are de- ductible. You can make a donation online at pvgp.org/ donation or send a check to PVGP, 1000 Gamma Drive, Suite 106, Pittsburgh PA 15238. PLANNED GIVING Did you know that you could create a legacy with the Grand Prix? We are committed to working with you to explore, plan and implement a charitable gift plan that works best for you and your family. Planned giving is the integration of personal, financial and estate planning that can benefit our charities through bequests, PVGP MERCHANDISE revocable trusts, retirement plans, deferred gifts, an- Get your authentic 35th Anniversary Grand Prix Gear nuities or gifts of equities. Please call 412 559-3500 for and help our charities at the same time! Throughout more details. Race Week, you will see special tents, and our PVGP trailer, selling our merchandise! Pick-up the official hats, t-shirts, posters and pins while supplies last.

SHOW YOUR PRIDE with your very own PVGP license plate! What could be more appropriate for anyone who re- veres the glory days of the automobile than a PVGP vanity plate? Replace your standard PA tag with this fully legal state plate and show your Vintage pride! The PVGP license plate is the brainchild of the Grand Prix’s Scott Rupert. Plates must be ordered through the PVGP. You can find order forms online. A portion of the fee goes to our charities.

2017 PITTSBURGH VINTAGE GRAND PRIX 24 THE UNITED WAY Would you like your United Way contributions to stay right here in Pittsburgh? The PVGP is a United Way Donor Designated Charity - that means that the dollars you give to the United Way can be steered toward the PVGP. Simply select Agency ID #1308229. If your company provides matching donation dollars by participating in United Way campaigns, you can really make a difference!

VENDOR VILLAGE Vendor Village is located at the entrance to golf course at the top of Schenley Drive, across from the DONATE YOUR USED CAR Clubhouse and offers a wide variety of vendors offering die-cast TO THE GRAND PRIX cars, lawn furniture and motor- In partnership with Vehicles For Charity, the Pittsburgh cycles. Arranged in its own village Vintage Grand Prix accepts pre-owned vehicles which setting, it is a change of pace from will be auctioned to raise money for our charities. Fast, the races and car shows and a free pick-up, friendly service and better than a low trade- great addition to our Race Week- in or high repairs. You get a tax benefit while helping end activities. those less fortunate. Vehicles For Charity will take care of picking up your vehicle and taking it to the auction. Below is a list of just a few of the Please call the PVGP at 412 559-3500 for details. many vendors found in our Vendor Villiage.

Brady’s Bend Storage Champion Windows CUTCO Ice and Elegance Home Solutions of PA Joyce Factory Direct Kitchen Saver Direct TV LuLaRoe Clothing Millbrook Resorts Mitsubishi Cooling & Heating Oak Hill Kettle Corn FOOD COURTYARD Pella Windows The Food Courtyard is at the center of activities in Renewal by Andersen Schenley Park on the July 15/16 Race Weekend. Specta- Rita’s Italian Ice tors can stop in for lunch, a snack or just to get out of the Sleep Number sun for a cool drink or a treat. There is seating provided with 12 umbrella tables set up in the courtyard with a Solar City view of the race track! StorExpress It offers a unique selection of food, snacks, drinks and U Pull & Pay sweet treats. Rest rooms are located nearby. Stop by West Shore Windows while you are browsing the car shows - proceeds benefit our charities.

2017 PITTSBURGH VINTAGE GRAND PRIX 25 SCHENLEY PARK RACE WEEKEND On entering the park or the adjacent golf course, you may hear the race cars in the background, rev- JULY 15 & 16 ving their engines in warm up or tuning, or you may The nation’s largest and only vintage hear the passing of a group of cars on the track. street race run entirely on city streets These are sounds that excite your soul and alert you By Jack Denorsek to the seriousness of the racing. Many a newcomer has remarked, “You mean to tell me that they are actually racing?” Yes! And with 22 turns and 17 elevation changes, the track is quite challenging and unforgiv- ing to novice and experienced drivers with more than a few accidental smashups or spinouts over the years. If you know anything about racing history these sights and sounds evoke a mind picture of what it must have been like at Watkins Glen, Monte Carlo or the Italian Mille Miglia where crowds stand beside the road as the cars roar past. Yet, around this magnificent park are literally thousands of specialty automobiles, brought here by lov- ing owners to the delight of aficionados and casual According to Wikipedia, “A street circuit is a racing cir- spectators alike. There is paint and chrome and wood cuit composed by temporarily closed-off public roads and upholstery fashioned into vehicles that were once of a city or village, used in motor races. Facilities such new and now perhaps museum quality. as the paddock, pit boxes, fences and grandstands are But the real excitement is in the racing, it is the heart usually placed temporarily and removed soon after of this event. You are encouraged to find a spot to the race is over … Since the track surface is originally watch the cars speed past, root for an underdog or planned for normal speeds, race drivers often found it applaud a leader, it is racing not seen anywhere else bumpy and lacking grip. Run-off areas may be non-ex- and it belongs to the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix. istent, which makes driving mistakes more costly than You are encouraged to venture around the park, in purpose-built circuits with run-off areas.” That pretty take in things not seen anywhere else, talk to owners much sums up our vintage races in Schenley Park. and enthusiasts who have a love of all things automo- There are still street circuit races throughout the tive and enjoy one of the nation’s best racing experi- country, but the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix is the ences and awesome car shows, knowing that it is as only race of this type specifically for vintage race au- unique as we say it is. And if you happen to see a tomobiles. The curvy, stone wall-sided roads through driver, a show car owner, or a volunteer, please thank Schenley Park have been the venue for this event since them because without them, this one-of-a-kind event 1983. would never happen.

2017 PITTSBURGH VINTAGE GRAND PRIX 26 SCHENLEY PARK RACE SCHEDULE FRIDAY – JULY 14 SUNDAY – JULY 16 8:00 AM Paddock Opens 7:00 AM - 7:30 AM Worship Services – Pavilion behind Timing & Scoring 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM Driver/Crew Registration at Race HQ Tent 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM Crew/Worker Registration at Start Finish 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Roving Technical Inspection in Paddock (Greenfield & Overlook) 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM First Time Driver Orientation at Race HQ Tent 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Walking Tour of Track (Mandatory for first-time drivers) 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM Warm-Up Sessions (15 Minutes Each) 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM Mandatory Drivers Meeting in Racer Headquarter Tent Group 3 Production Under 1.5 Litres 6:15 PM - 6:20 PM Stage for Parade to Drivers Reception Group 4 Sports Cars Under 2.0 Litres 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Drivers Reception at Orr’s Jewelers on Forbes Avenue Group 5 Sports Cars Over 2.0 Litres Group 6 Vintage Sports Racers, Formula Vee & Formula Jr. Group 7 Royale Formula Ford Challenge Series S AT U R DAY – J U LY 1 5 Group 1 Pre-War and Select MG-T Series 6:30 AM - noon Driver/Crew/Worker Registration at Start Finish Group 2 Preservation and Production Under 1 Litre (Greenfield & Overlook) 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Technical Inspection 11:00 - 11:15 AM Mandatory Drivers Meeting in Racer Headquarter Tent 8:30 AM - 11:50AM Practice Sessions (20 Minutes Each) 11:00 - 11:45 AM Opening Ceremonies and Parades Group 3 Production Under 1.5 Litres 11:45-12:00 PM Exhibition Laps to Celebrate 35th Anniversary Group 4 Sports Cars Under 2.0 Litres Group 5 Sports Cars Over 2.0 Litres Noon - 4:10 PM Winner’s Circle Feature Races (8 Laps or 20 Minutes) Group 6 Vintage Sports Racers, Formula Vee & Formula Jr. Group 3 Production Under 1.5 Litres Group 7 Royale Formula Ford Challenge Series Group 4 Sports Cars Under 2.0 Litres Group 1 Pre-War and Select MG-T Series Group 5 Sports Cars Over 2.0 Litres Group 2 Preservation and Production Under 1 Litre Group 6 Vintage Sports Racers, Formula Vee & Formula Jr. Group 7 Royale Formula Ford Challenge Series 11:50 AM - 12:45 PM Vintage Spectator Rides and Worker Lunch Break Group 1 Pre-War and Select MG-T Series Group 2 Preservation and Production Under 1 Litre 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Special Qualifying Races (10 Laps or 25 Minutes) Group 3 Production Under 1.5 Litres Group 4 Sports Cars Under 2.0 Litres Group 5 Sports Cars Over 2.0 Litres Group 6 Vintage Sports Racers, Formula Vee & Formula Jr. Group 7 Royale Formula Ford Challenge Series Group 8 Allies vs. Axis Trophy Race Group 1 Pre-War and Select MG-T Series Group 2 Preservation and Production Under 1 Litre 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Appreciation Dinner for Drivers & Volunteers in tent at start/finish. Legends of Schenley Park honored after dinner. Photo by Michael Casey-DiPleco Times and Groups are subject to change

Photo by Michael Casey-DiPleco

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2016 PITTSBURGH VINTAGE GRAND PRIX 32 2016 PITTSBURGH VINTAGE GRAND PRIX 33 PITTSBURGH TRANSPORTATION GROUP — FREE SHUTTLE BUSES To help shuttle the spectators at Schenley Park we work closely with the experts at Pittsburgh Transportation Group to shuttle attendees throughout the park. The mainline shuttle system originates at Flagstaff Hill where public parking is available for $20 per day. Free shuttles transport guests up to the golf course making a stop midway up Schenley Drive at the European Car Show and then at the top of Schenley Drive at the clubhouse to our event main entrance. The shuttle then proceeds to the start/finish line at Beacon Street and then reverses the route. Because of road closures we no longer run the outer loop bus to the Vietnam Pavilion and the paddock. The Vietnam Pavilion is a popular vantage point for our hand- icapped spectators and they can drive there directly and park beside the pavilion. For the July 15/16 weekend we run10 full time shuttles between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM. These shuttle buses are provided for free so please have patience if you are rid- ing during the peak hours of our event.

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Shuttle buses run approximately every ten minutes, in a continuous loop from Flagstaff Hill Parking to Beacon Street (Start/Finish Line).

Shuttle buses run 9 AM to 6 PM are free to ride.

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2017 RACE ENTRIES

GROUPSSCHENLEY ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Group 2: Preservation & Production Under 1 Litre Predominately European sports cars run just the way they were produced in the 50’s & 60’s when they were driven to the track. Car needs to be stock, not counting belts, Group 1: Pre-War & Select MG T-Series roll bars and fuel cells. Small displacement sports cars Recognized pre-war, classic sports and racing cars in production prior to 1975, Formula 3 cars up to 1965. through 1940 and MG T Series through 1950 and select other cars that fit with a pre-war type run group. Certain NO. DRIVER CAR HOMETOWN later models may be accepted on application. 2 Bob Fairbanks 1962 Mini Cooper Cooper Portville NY NO. DRIVER CAR HOMETOWN 42 David Perry 1960 Lotus 7 Vinemont AL 2 Paul O’Malley 1952 Culbert 1/2 Mile Sprint Capon Bridge WV 65 David Thomas 1962 Austin Healey Sprite Clarksburg WV 33 Lester Neidell 1933 Plymouth Speedster Tulsa OK 109 Robert Duell 1955 Panhard Dyna Jr Tyrone GA 39 Peter McManus 1929 Ardent Alligator Riley Brooklands Thornton PA 113 Mark Maehling 1969 Abarth Scorpione SS Canonsburg PA 191 George Shafer 1951 MG TD Somerset PA 177 Todd Wetzel 1957 Turner 950S Wilmington DE 283 Kurt Byrnes 1951 MG TD Upper St. Clair PA 347 John Breslow 1967 Mini Cooper S Scottsdale AZ 509 J.J. Rodman 1939 Ford Board Track Sprint Car Glenshaw PA 372 Monroe Snider 1958 MG A Pittsburgh PA 607 Mark Sherman 1953 MG TD Short Hills NJ 776 Chris DeMinco 1959 Lotus Super Seven Rush NY 704 Frank Mount 1939 MG TB Special Caledon Ontario 757 Ed Cronin 1953 MG TD Meadville PA 871 Peter Rehl 1957 Cooper/Norton MK11 Malvern PA 999 John Guehl 1939 Mercury Sprint Pittsburgh PA

2017 PITTSBURGH VINTAGE GRAND PRIX 36 Group 3: Production Under 1.5 Litres Group 4: Sports Cars Under 2.0 Litres Recognized sports cars and sedans under 1.5 liter Recognized sports cars and sedans under 2.0 liter displacement in production prior to 1975. Certain later displacement in production prior to 1975. Certain later models may be accepted. models may be accepted on application. NO. DRIVER CAR HOMETOWN NO. DRIVER CAR HOMETOWN 7 Ian Wisbon 1961 Austin Mini Pittsburgh PA 4 Jeff Kline 1964 Ginetta B-4 Topanga CA 23 Peter McCarthy 1962 Austin Healey Sprite Newton NJ 4 Jim Dolan 1972 Triumph GT6 Naples FL 27 Jay Their 1964 Triumph Spitfire Pittsburgh PA 5 Peter Dolan 1972 Triumph GT6 Pittsburgh PA 27 Jim Arnett 1962 Austin Mini Cooper Westminster MD 6 Brian Dolan 1972 Triumph GT6 Pittsburgh PA 41 Joseph Plunkett 1967 Mini Cooper S Coopersburg PA 07 Chris Longo 1968 MG B-GT Verona PA 44 Gary Higbee 1962 Austin Healey Sprite Chattanooga TN 8 Christopher Zappa BMW 2002 Pittsburgh PA 51 Holly Murphy 1965 Mini Cooper Huffman TX 13 Joseph Teplitz 1969 Datsun 510 Laughlintown PA 53 Dave Smith 1959 Austin Healey Bugeye Sprite Carlisle PA 20 Colby Schindel 1975 BMW 2002 Jensen Beach FL 57 Charlie Dolan 1957 MG A Pittsburgh PA 22 Kevin Michael 1960 Elva Courier PA Furnace PA 59 Robert Finkel 1959 MG A Rockville MD 22 Joe Mendel 1971 Lotus Elan Pittsburgh PA 61 Bruce Whipple 1963 Austin Mini S Newton NJ 24 Clark Lance 1964 Lotus Elan Long Valley NJ 78 Alan Patterson III 1961 Austin Healey Sprite Pittsburgh PA 26 Norman Berke 1959 Elva Courier New Milford CT 79 Andrew Moore 1964 Austin Healey Sprite Saginaw TX 32 Stephen Scholze Porsche 914 Pittsburgh PA 82 Tom Knorr 1964 Austin Healey Sprite Pen Argyl PA 39 Brian McKie MG B Grand Island NY 366 William Swartz 1959 Porsche 356A Ligonier PA 45 Charles Powell 1967 MG B-GT Lanexa VA 425 John Vann 1959 Turner MK1 Clarksburg WV 46 Bob Criss Sr 1967 Volvo 122 Amazon Bethel Park PA 523 Jerry Smith 1962 Devin C Summit NJ 51 Randy Evans 1969 Porsche 911 ST McMurray PA 821 Garth Knorr 1961 MG Midget Philadelphia PA 53 Cliff McCandless 1959 Devin D Grove City PA 909 Nial McCabe MG Midget Succasunna NJ 53 Russ Rosenberg 1972 BMW 2002 Denton TX 948 Jeff Graham 1958 Austin Healey Bugeye Southern Shores NC 55 Dotti Bechtol 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider Pittsburgh PA NA Robert Schaefer 1964 Mini Cooper S 62 Terry Stephens 1962 Triumph TR4 Fort Myers FL 73 James Wisbon BMW 2002 Pittsburgh PA 76 Gary Oates 1966 MG B Waverly WV 79 Walter Davies 1971 MG A Roadster Toronto Ontario 113 Thomas Hershberger 1964 MG B Pittsburgh PA 118 Daren Mann Lotus Elan Pittsburgh PA 160 Stewart Long 1976 Porsche 914-4 Seven Fields PA 167 Michael Moore 1962 Triumph TR4 Fairview PA 347 John Breslow 1965 Alfa Romeo GTA Scottsdale AZ 347 Rich Maloumian Jr 1956 Austin Healey 100-4 Fort Washington PA 510 Gary Reed 1968 Datsun 510 Clairton PA 523 John Barhydt 1975 BMW 2002 Eureka MO 767 Sean Walters BMW 2002 Wexford PA NA Scott Ryan 1971 Porsche 914-6 Butler PA

2017 PITTSBURGH VINTAGE GRAND PRIX 37 Group 5: Sports Cars Over 2.0 Litres Group 6: Vintage Sports Racers, Recognized production sports cars and sedans over 2.0 Formula Jr. & Formula Vee liters displacement in production prior to 1972. Certain Limited produced sports racers “specials” built or in later models may be accepted on application. production, Formula Jrs. and Formula Vee up to 1972. NO. DRIVER CAR HOMETOWN NO. DRIVER CAR HOMETOWN 11 Michael Schindel 1974 Porsche 911 Bradfordwoods PA 3 Tom Chisholm 1962 Lotus 7 Kill Devil Hills NC 20 Adrienne Hughes 1974 BMW 2002 Spencerport NY 5 Paul Wilson 1959 Jabro Mark II Fairfield VA 24 Raymond Peterson 1985 BMW 325 i McMurray PA 7 Christopher Morici 1958 Lotus 7 Clifton NJ 33 John Jeffrey 1972 Datsun 240Z Bedford MA 7 Dennis Wilson Lotus Super Seven Washington MI 38 Matthew Kuli 1972 Datsun 240Z Butler PA 11 Alan Harriman 1967 Zinc C-4 FV Fernandina Beach FL 54 Alexander Ross 1970 Datsun 240Z Bethel Park PA 14 Stephen Morici 1963 Cooper T67 FJ Wrightwood CA 66 Gary Schultz 1972 Porsche 914-6 Pittsburgh PA 14 William Kovick 1963 Formcar MK1 FV Canton OH 67 Chuck Kelly 1970 Porsche 914-6 Murrysville PA 37 George Vapaa 1959 Lotus Seven Wilmington DE 72 James Southwood 1972 Porsche 911 Gibsonia PA 88 Chris Livengood Lynx FV Pittsburgh PA 72 John Bechtol 1972 Datsun 240Z Pittsburgh PA 90 Chris DeMinco 1972 Mallock 11B Rush NY 74 Patrick McDonough 1975 Porsche 914 Pittsburgh PA 97 Oliver Scigliano Lynx FV Allison Park PA 99 Patrick Ross 1972 Datsun 240Z Venetia PA 122 Leo Basile 1965 Cooper T-75 Arthurdale WV 142 Steve Liadis 1983 BMW 320i Pittsburgh PA 148 David Gibson 1958 V.A.Y. Sports Racer Fredericksburg VA 182 Michael Stein 1956 Austin Healey 100/4 Langhorne PA 773 David Allison 1960 Lotus 18 Dunn NC 411 Roy Hopkins 1969 BMW 2002 Spencerport NY

2017 PITTSBURGH VINTAGE GRAND PRIX 40 Group 7: Royale Formula Ford Challenge Group 8: Allies vs. Axis Race Vintage Formula Fords as defined by Royale Formula A Saturday afternoon challenge race pitting German, Ford. Entry level single seat formula racing developed Italian and Japanese cars against American, British and in the early sixties as a developmental class to Formula French cars. You must be registered for the weekend to One. be eligible . NO. DRIVER CAR HOMETOWN NO. DRIVER CAR HOMETOWN 17 Nigel Cass 1973 Lola T342 FF Sewickley PA 4 Jim Dolan 1972 Triumph GT6 Naples FL 33 Stewart Bartley 1968 Lotus 51C FF Alexandria VA 5 Peter Dolan 1972 Triumph GT6 Pittsburgh PA 39 Jane Tapp 1970 Merlyn MK17 Dillon CO 6 Brian Dolan 1972 Triumph GT6 Pittsburgh PA 41 R. Scott Durbin 1977 Tiga FFA South Holland IL 8 Christopher Zappa BMW 2002 Pittsburgh PA 61 John Mihalich Lotus T-61 FF Craig CO 11 Michael Schindel 1974 Porsche 911 Bradfordwoods PA 65 Daniel Finocchiaro 1980 Crossle 40F CFF Dagsboro DE 13 Joseph Teplitz 1969 Datsun 510 Laughlintown PA 69 Christian Morici 1971 Lotus 69 FF Clifton NJ 20 Colby Schindel 1975 BMW 2002 Jensen Beach FL 77 Storm Field 1976 Crossle 30F Hudson NY 22 Joe Mendel 1971 Lotus Elan Pittsburgh PA 85 Garry Tapp 1969 Winklemann WDF-1 Dillon CO 24 Clark Lance 1964 Lotus Elan Long Valley NJ 95 Dan Helman 1972 Crossle 25 Huffman TX 27 Jim Arnett 1962 Austin Mini Cooper Westminster MD 127 Chris Cogswell 1978 Crossle 32F N. Plainfield NJ 33 John Jeffrey 1972 Datsun 240Z Bedford MA 195 Andrew Stein 1970 Merlyn MK11A/17 FF Kintnersville PA 51 Randy Evans 1969 Porsche 911 ST McMurray PA 54 Alexander Ross 1970 Datsun 240Z Bethel Park PA 55 Dotti Bechtol 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider Pittsburgh PA 57 Charlie Dolan 1957 MG A Pittsburgh PA 59 Robert Finkel 1959 MG A Rockville MD 66 Gary Schultz 1972 Porsche 914-6 Pittsburgh PA 67 Chuck Kelly 1970 Porsche 914-6 Murrysville PA 72 John Bechtol 1972 Datsun 240Z Pittsburgh PA 74 Patrick McDonough 1975 Porsche 914 Pittsburgh PA 148 David Gibson 1958 V.A.Y. Sports Racer Fredericksburg VA 167 Michael Moore 1962 Triumph TR4 Fairview PA 347 Rich Maloumian Jr 1956 Austin Healey 100-4 Fort Washington PA 523 John Barhydt 1975 BMW 2002 Eureka MO 821 Garth Knorr 1961 MG Midget Philadelphia PA NA Scott Ryan 1971 Porsche 914-6 Butler PA

2017 PITTSBURGH VINTAGE GRAND PRIX 39 RECENT RACE WINNERS — SCHENLEY PARK CLASS PVGP CAR # YEAR MAKE DRIVER AVG.SPEED Pre-War 2016. . . .2...... 52. . . . Culbert 1/2 Mile Sprint. . Paul O’Malley . . . . 46.27 2015. . . .509. . . . .39. . . . Ford Board Track Sprint. . . J.J. Rodman. . . . . 43.03 2014. . . .509. . . . .39. . . . Ford Board Track Racer. . J.J. Rodman. . . . . 46.65 MG-T Series 2016. . . .191. . . . .21. . . . MG-TD...... George Shafer . . . 51.93 2015. . . .450. . . . .53. . . . MG-TD...... Michael Barstow. . . 55.03 2014. . . .450. . . . .53. . . . MG-TD...... Michael Barstow. . . 54.16

MG-A Series 2016. . . .372. . . . .58. . . . MG-A...... A. Monroe Snider. . 49.26 2015. . . .147. . . . .62. . . . MG-A...... Tom Dick...... 52.46 2014. . . .157. . . . .57. . . . MG-A...... Charlie Dolan. . . . 54.17

Production 2016. . . .26. . . . . 59. . . . Elva Courier...... Norman Berke. . . . 58.77 Under 2 Litres 2015. . . .41. . . . . 59. . . . Elva Courier...... Stevan Dana . . . . 53.09 2014. . . .26. . . . . 59. . . . Elva Courier...... Norman Berke. . . . 59.70

Production 2016. . . .177. . . . .57. . . . Turner 950 S...... Todd Wetzel . . . . 51.83 Under 1 Litre 2015. . . .63. . . . . 63. . . . MG Midget...... Amyot Bachand . . . 54.31 2014. . . .113. . . . .69. . . . Abarth Scorpione SS. . . Mark Maehling. . . 52.21

Lotus 6 & 7 2016. . . .7...... 62. . . . Lotus Super 7...... Buddy Norton. . . . 59.31 2015. . . .7...... 58. . . . Lotus 7...... Christopher Morici. . 58.14 2014. . . .57. . . . . 69. . . . Lotus 7...... Andrew Barron. . . 59.10

Production 2016. . . .357. . . . .56. . . . Austin Healey 100-4 . . . Rich Maloumian Jr. . 56.63 Over 2 Litres 2015. . . .182. . . . .56. . . . Austin Healey 100-4 . . . Michael Stein. . . . 50.57 2014. . . .130. . . . .56. . . . Jaguar XK 140 FHC. . . .Tivvy Shenton. . . . 56.60

Sports Racers 2016. . . .08. . . . . 59. . . . Lotus 23-B...... Robert Mirabile. . . 60.80 Under 1100cc 2015. . . .70. . . . . 60. . . . Elva Mk VI Prototype. . . Joe Bojalad. . . . . 58.21 2014. . . .08. . . . . 59. . . . Lotus 23B...... Robert Mirabile. . . 59.90

Formula 2016. . . .4...... 62. . . . Cooper T59 FJ ...... Robert Hoemke . . . 57.92 Jr. & III 2015. . . .773. . . . .60. . . . Lotus 18...... David Allison. . . . 55.51 2014. . . .22. . . . . 60. . . . Lotus 18...... Graham Long . . . . 59.90

Formula Vee 2016. . . .97. . . . . 72. . . . Lynx FV...... Oliver Scigliano . . . 53.68 2015. . . .97. . . . . 72. . . . Lynx FV...... Oliver Scigliano . . . 57.46 2014. . . .87. . . . . 72. . . . Lynx B...... Roger Bailey. . . . 56.90

Late Production 2016. . . .97. . . . . 68. . . . Saab Sonnett...... Stefan Vapaa. . . . 58.73 Under 2 Litre 2015. . . .139. . . . .68. . . . Datsun PL 510...... Joe Maloy . . . . . 58.80 2014. . . .123. . . . .65. . . . Datsun 311 Roadster. . . Andrew Vitek. . . . 58.19 Late Production 2016. . . .99. . . . . 72. . . . Datsun 240 Z...... John Ross . . . . . 55.54 Over 2 Litre 2015. . . .99. . . . . 72. . . . Datsun 240 Z...... John Ross . . . . . 53.33 2014. . . .28. . . . . 64. . . . Sunbeam Tiger...... Brian Dolan. . . . . 59.72 Porsche 2016. . . .67. . . . . 70. . . . Porsche 914-6...... Chuck Kelly. . . . . 60.17 2015. . . .671. . . . .70. . . . Porsche 914-6...... Chuck Kelly. . . . . 60.10 2014. . . .9...... 71. . . . Porsche 914-6...... Todd Hahn. . . . . 59.72 BMW 2016. . . .202. . . . .70. . . . BMW 2002...... Perry Genova. . . . 59.67 2015. . . .411. . . . .69. . . . BMW 2002...... Roy Hopkins . . . . 58.16 2014. . . .202. . . . .70. . . . BMW 2002...... Perry Genova. . . . 60.88 Formula Ford 2016. . . .69. . . . . 71. . . . Lotus 69...... Christian Morici . . . 61.03

Compiled by Don Baker: Timing & Scoring Chief

2017 PITTSBURGH VINTAGE GRAND PRIX 40 2017 PITTSBURGH VINTAGE GRAND PRIX 41 that the plan was feasible and the venue safe. Mayor Richard Caliguiri was approached and endorsed the plan after it was made clear that a race would benefit charity. Spectators would flock to the idyllic grounds of Schenley Park to view the cars over Labor Day (it was a one day event in 1983). Then a “call to arms” was sent out. Like clans band- ing together, volunteers from the Sports Car Club of America and the Vintage Sports Car Club of America LEGENDS gathered. Flagging, timing, scoring, communications were just some of the duties involved. Less specialized OF SCHENLEY PARK volunteers also toiled at parking, directing traffic and basic clean-up to put on the first Pittsburgh Vintage A dream born of the pursuit of Grand Prix. racing and altruism Story and Photography by Kat Kurkov THE DYNASTIES Every July in Schenley Park, pennants flutter and In myths and legends, there are the archetypical members of the crew- those who set the stage and mentor the sounds of a once peaceful city park come alive others. Still active in the sport, Alan Patterson Sr. is a with the roar of engines and cheering fans. legend twice over having raced all 35 years. From the start, he wanted an event where you did not need a fan- This tract of land in the heart of Pittsburgh becomes a cy car to race, a place of minimal restrictions and where bridge to a time when legends lived, but it is not the good sense took precedent over ambition. “It was to site for a reenactment or a movie set. It is a car lover’s be raced like a good game of golf or a spirited ten- dream: a Xanadu for vintage racers, the pursuit of hap- nis match”. He was amazed at the success of the first piness, a new chapter in “The Last Open Road”, a road race and recalls the subsequent early years when they course in the grand style. Now after 35 years it is also pooled their experiences at Bridgehampton and Wat- the site for the recognition of The Legends of Schenley kins Glen to improve the Schenley Park experience for Park- an elite group of racing legends who have com- drivers. peted there for 15 or more years.

These legends grew from humble beginnings, from The Morici family is also well altruistic goals and encounters, not a fleeting victory. represented through gen- There are the usual lurking beasts to conquer at “The erations. Jerry Morici first Serpentine” and “Panther Hollow”, to moments of self- started racing at Schenley doubt and podium finishes, spirited competition and Park the second year of its camaraderie. There are hundreds of drivers, a thou- inception. He was joined by sand volunteers and a groundswell of enthusiasm from his son Christopher, broth- spectators and sponsors, who return year after year to ers Todd and Steven and support the Autism Society of Pittsburgh and Allegheny his nephew Christian. They Valley School. made the rounds at Lime Rock, Mid-Ohio, Watkins Glen

and Road Atlanta, but kept coming back to Schenley. IN THE BEGINNING: His yearly pilgrimage from New Jersey is worthwhile. Before there could be legends there had to be a track; The PVGP philosophy delivered in the driver’s meet- so the stories of drivers are intertwined with the moment ings attended by Morici still holds sway- to keep it a of inception, this time not in the shadow of Camelot or safe and friendly competition. Sherwood forest, but, as it has been told, in a restaurant Grandson, and third legendary Morici, Christian cel- on Walnut street. Imagine 35 years ago a night of revel- ebrated his first birthday on the track, albeit not asa ry where a small cadre of local race fans first brought up driver. Working together and sharing tips helped him the pipe dream of racing on city streets. This lightheart- set the 2:09.409 record time in his number 69, a 1971 ed idea brings them together again, this time in Alan Lotus. A podium finish was never the driving force for Patterson’s race garage in Shadyside. There, with broad the competition. He welcomes the chance to interact strokes, a ’one time, little event in the park’ is laid out. with people in the paddock and to see the look on a The plan was simple; to put together a friendly race kid’s face when they get to sit in a race car. Another on city streets, have fun and funnel all proceeds to char- motivating factor is the sheer racing pleasure as his car ity. The loosely-knit group took on Herculean tasks of breaks through the shadowy road into a brightly lit field logistics and politics. Park services had to be convinced of cheering spectators. continued

2017 PITTSBURGH VINTAGE GRAND PRIX 41 George and Stefan Vapaa make the quest. Although Manley Ford’s mellow outlook, smile the trip each year from Wilming- and classic MG -TD belie this label, he is no doubt, the ton, Delaware. Stefan’s first PVGP keeper of the keys. His “key” is a 17-page turn-by-turn was 1989 when he came with his book explaining the secrets of driving Schenley Park. He dad and served as crew. Stefan implements the MG motto, “Safety Fast” based on his says, “I’ve been to every PVGP experiences, podium finishes and years of driving. The since, starting as a driver in 2003. book is optional for “the seeker”, but his rookie famil- Schenley is my favorite race and the course has a flow iarization walk around the track has become mandatory that rivals the top road courses in the country. The spec- thanks to then Race Director Mike Connolly. In Manley tators and the volunteers are the best I’ve encountered Ford’s words, it is, “Past Westinghouse Pond, when you anywhere.” are going uphill between heavy trees in an increasing radius turn, the exhaust booming, you are standing on THE KNIGHT FROM AFAR the gas, there is an apex- and turn. If you are by yourself, On the other side of the At- it is a chance to live in the moment.” lantic in a small town near the Welsh border, hill climbs were CORNER CAPTAINS AND CREW the only sort of racing to be Legendary matches bound by rules require arbitra- found. In the group of spec- tors with force behind them. Corner captains are like tators who gathered there the ‘everyman’ in myths who have been granted other- was a determined boy, Tivvy worldly powers for the greater good. Dressed in white Shenton, who was enchanted. with orange gloves, corner captain Linda Lips exempli- His passion took him first as fies the commitment three generations have made to an apprentice at Rolls Royce PVGP since its inception. Her father, Ron Rose, brought and later to open his own race his daughter as part of the crew for the inaugural race. shop in London. His legend did not start however, until Like a skilled juggler she has learned how to judge the 1986 when he set his Formula 3 Cooper on the winding mechanicals on a car, the ability of the driver, watch roads at Schenley. Four years later, he started racing the for the safety of spectators, follow the racing rules and 1955 Jaguar XK140 Fixed Head Coupe. By then it was communicate with her crew, the ham radio operator, clear in his mind that the course was challenging and and the drivers...all at lightning speed. She says the fun, but that a unique combination of people made this thanks and support the corner workers get from the more than race. In his 28 years of experience at PVGP, drivers is amazing. However, it is the attitude of help- Shenton maintains it has been the people: racers, his ing others at the Autism Society of Pittsburgh and Al- customers, corner workers and volunteer staff who legheny Valley School is what sets this apart. “Volunteer have made a real difference in how the race is run. They corner workers generously donate money during the have stayed true to the ideals of the sport. parade lap, and that money is matched by the drivers”. It is this spirit of generosity that plays a vital role. And it THE CONVERTS is not a stretch of the imagination to see her captaincy Not all legends start with passed on to another generation as she brings all three family ties or a childhood of her daughters to help crew. passion. Dotti Bechtol and her husband John, THE BARD now both veteran rac- Individual exploits ers, were drawn to the would not survive sport gradually. 33 years without a narrative ago, they started as volunteers in Patron Parking, then to hold the tale to- for two years participated in timing and scoring. In a gether. Ted Sohier, leap of faith when John said that he wanted to expe- a career broadcast- rience the track from the driver’s seat, Dotti said, “I’ve er, has been the public address voice of Schenley Park got to do this, too”. Initial butterflies in the stomach and since the first. He was present in the embryonic meet- stone walls flashing by are normal. “In racing you can ing in Patterson’s garage. Phrases like, “If we could do only think about one thing at a time, and when you are this one year it will be fantastic,” echo in his mind. He done, you can relax”. has conducted interviews with dignitaries and drivers from the start-finish line and under the canopy of trees. KEEPER OF THE KEYS Ted, who has an encyclopedic knowledge of cars and Part imposing wizard, part undaunted guide, there is the a front seat to the legendary events at Schenley Park, recurring character who holds the secrets in completing maintains that the success of the PVGP is greater than

2017 PITTSBURGH VINTAGE GRAND PRIX 42 a car race. He credits the ‘higher purpose’ in attracting Jack Gallagher Monroeville, NJ 18 active people and corporations who do not care about cars Bill Lightfoot Vienna, VA 18 active Ed Cronin Sagertown, PA 18 active 2016 or racing, as supporters. “This event is for two charities, Jim Southwood Gibsonia, PA 18 active 2016 and is the element that is missing from other events”. Bill Bryan Munhall, PA 17 Oliver Collins Toronto, ONT 17 retired THE LEGEND CONTINUES Michael Stein Yardley, PA 17 active 2016 Anatoly Aruntunoff Tulsa, OK 16 retired Becoming a legend is never a goal - it is a process. The John Bechtol Pittsburgh, PA 16 active archetypal characters found in myths and legends have Dotti Bechtol Pittsburgh, PA 16 active not changed much over time, but after years at Schen- Robert Bowers Atlanta, GA 16 deceased ley Park, they manifest themselves in different ways. Jim Duffield Wilmington, DE 16 retired Bob Fairbanks Portville, NY 16 active 2016 Dressed in one-piece fireproof suits they roll out from Howarth Gilmore Towaco, NJ 16 retired under an automobile to help, offer to lend a part to a John Guehl Pittsburgh, PA 16 active competitor, embody sportsmanship in the heat of the Roy Hopkins Spencerport, NY 16 active 2016 moment and work together toward a worthwhile goal. Paul O’Malley Capon Bridge, NY 16 active 2016 The birthplace for modern legends exists only for a Christian Morici Clifton, NJ 16 active 2016 Henry Wessells Paoli, PA 16 deceased short time each year. According to Manley Ford, it may Bob Colaizzi Dayton, OH 15 active take on the lighthearted aspects of Brigadoon or, ac- Pete McManus Ontario, ONT 15 active 2016 cording to others, an Avalon rising from the mists of an Frank Mount Caledon, ONT 15 active 2016 industrialized city. A rich tapestry is woven of individu- Bob Romanansky Freehold, NJ 15 active Stefan Vapaa Wilmington, DE 15 active 2016 als as each year there is the need to renew that which Michael Zappa Pittsburgh, PA 15 active 2016 legends are made of. John Aibel Naples, FL 14 In 2016 we recognized 50 drivers who had accom- Steve Garrett Fishers, IN 14 plished this level by awarding them a commemorative Jerry Greaves Newton, CT 14 retired Carlton Shriver Sharpsburg, MD 14 race suit patch and a pit-chair. Six more racers will qual- Ralph Steinberg Glen Riddle, PA 14 active ify if they race this year. We will recognize the Legends Paul Wilson Fairfield, VA 14 active at our driver/volunteer dinner in Schenley Park on Sat- Fred Aibel Clifton, NJ 13 urday, July 15 at 7:00 pm. John Barhydt St Louis, MO 13 active 2016 James Bok Southport, CT 13 Bob Klingenburg Mountain Lake, NY 13 Below is our list of racers who have raced 12 or more Robert Laeppele Reading, PA 13 times at Schenley Park. Our records from the early Mark Maehling Canonsburg, PA 13 active 2016 years may not be fully accurate. Many thanks to Joseph Parlanti North Potomac, MD 13 active 2016 Don Baker for reconstructing 35 years of records to Peter Brittingham East Cannan, CT 12 create this list. Scott Ebert Crystal River, FL 12 Kip Fjeld Santa Ana, CA 12 active DRIVER HOMETOWN YRS STATUS LAST RACED Evans Hunt Gladwyne, PA 12 Alan Patterson Pittsburgh, PA 35 active Ed Hyman New Milford, CT 12 active George Shafer Somerset, PA 32 active 2016 Daren Mann Pittsburgh, PA 12 active 2016 Robert Duell Sanborn, NY 31 active 2016 Nathan Scigliano Allison Park, PA 12 active 2016 Jerry Morici Clifton, NJ 29 retired Lee Raskin Brooklandville, MD 12 Andrew McSwigan Pittsburgh, PA 29 retired John Schieffelin Florence, MA 12 active Christopher Morici Clifton, NJ 29 active 2016 Warren Wegele Cincinnati, OH 12 Tivvy Shenton Blanch, VA 28 active Jeff Brown Pittsburgh, PA 12 active George Vapaa Wilmington, DE 28 active 2016 Peter Patterson Pittsburgh, PA 12 active Dick Fryberger Watertown, MA 26 active William Rule Wilimgton, DE 25 retired Marc Evans Stratford, CT 24 active J.J. Rodman Glenshaw, PA 24 active 2016 Steve Konsin Oakton, VA 23 active 2016 Manley Ford Chagrin Falls, OH 23 active Dick Scott Pittsburgh, PA 23 retired Michael Barstow Birmingham, AL 22 active 2016 Gary Ford Pipersville, PA 22 retired Brian King Jarrettsville, MD 22 Denis McKenna Warrington, VA 22 retired David Baker Wilmington, DE 21 Drivers make our Schenley Park race event what it has J.R. Mitchell Danbury, CT 21 active Monroe Snider Jr Pittsburgh, PA 21 active 2016 become today. The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix is William Swartz Ligonier, PA 21 active 2016 grateful to all of our drivers and we truly appreciate David Berger Ocean Ridge, FL 20 deceased when they return to race with us year after year. To ac- Dorien Berteletti Niagara Falls, NY 20 retired knowledge them we created the “Legends of Schenley Rich Maloumian Fort Washington, PA 20 active 2016 Park” in 2016. This program honors drivers who have Victor Pastore Chester, NJ 20 active 2016 James Carson Newton Square, PA 18 deceased raced with us for 15 or more years.

2017 PITTSBURGH VINTAGE GRAND PRIX 43 2017 PITTSBURGH VINTAGE GRAND PRIX 45 kind are not permitted unless you are a sponsor or car club. Only PVGP approved golf carts are allowed on the premises - spectators are not permitted to bring a personal or rented golf cart. Bicycles are not permitted by the Schenley Park Golf Course because of the damage caused on fairways. Frisbees and footballs or soccer balls are also not permitted because of the risk to spectators and show cars. Absolutely no weap- ons or fireworks are allowed.

PETS: Due to the large amount of spectators, private parties and SCHENLEY PARK moving cars we strongly encourage you to not bring dogs or pets to the event. If you choose to bring your dog you must VISITOR INFORMATION keep it on a leash and you will be responsible for clean-up and subject to a City fine if not disposed of properly. The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Association is a 501 c-3 non-profit organization that stages their event for the benefit PARKING & SHUTTLE BUSES: of spectators and to raise important funds for the Autism So- Public parking is available on Flagstaff Hill, across the street ciety of Pittsburgh and Allegheny Valley School. The PVGPA from Phipps Conservatory for $20 per car per day - proceeds pays 100% of the cost to host this event including rental and directly benefit our charities. Free air-conditioned shuttle bus- repair of the golf course, city services, trash removal, port-a- es will take you to the golf course or over to the start/finish johns, security and tents. There is no charge for spectators at line. There is no parking available at the Schenley Park golf Schenley Park and we ask that you follow our guidelines and course clubhouse. Code of Conduct. The Pittsburgh Police and our security team will enforce these restrictions. Please honor our rules and LOST & FOUND: keep this unique event safe and family friendly. The Schenley Park Golf Course Clubhouse radio room, next to the Pro Shop, has a Lost & Found box. The PVGP, its spon- CODE OF CONDUCT: sors and car club partners are not responsible for any lost, The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Association is committed stolen or damaged personal property. to creating a safe, comfortable and enjoyable experience for attendees in Schenley Park and at all of our events. We want GOLF CARTS: anyone attending to enjoy the experience in a responsible Only PVGP volunteers and sponsors/car clubs are permitted fashion. When attending our events, you are required to re- to use golf carts. The Golf Course does not own golf carts; the frain from the following: PVGP contracts to bring them in to help run the event. They • Behavior that is unruly, disruptive, or illegal in nature are not available for rent and cannot be borrowed. You are • Intoxication or other signs of impairment that results not permitted to bring your own golf cart or powered cart in irresponsible behavior onto the golf course for liability reasons unless approved by • Foul or abusive language or obscene gestures PVGP. • Failing to follow instructions of PVGP volunteers and security personnel HANDICAP PARKING & ACCESSIBILITY: The Vietnam Pavilion along the Boulevard of the Allies pro- You are not permitted to display or sell any materials that are vides a great view of the golf course and it is handicap ac- deemed by the PVGP to be offensive, discriminatory or that cessible with free parking. There is limited parking available convey hate speech of any type. at the Vietnam Pavilion via the Charles Anderson Bridge and Overlook Drive. While the Grand Prix does benefit handi- SCHENLEY PARK GUEST INFORMATION capped individuals, unfortunately there is very little handicap parking available within close proximity to the races and car What spectators CAN bring: shows. There is no shuttle bus service to and from the Vietnam Cameras, coolers, picnic baskets, ponchos, blankets, folding Pavilion. chairs and baby strollers. FIRST AID: What spectators CAN NOT bring: There is a First Aid station at the Schenley Park Golf Course Spectators are not permitted to bring pop-up tents (this Clubhouse. It is staffed by the University of Pittsburgh School includes canopies, EZ-Ups or camping tents) or beach um- of Nursing. Hours of operation are 9:00 AM through 5:00 PM brellas. These are not permitted as they block views and can Saturday and Sunday. Paramedic vehicles are required on site become a hazard in windy conditions. Cooking grills of any continued

2017 PITTSBURGH VINTAGE GRAND PRIX 45 for race course emergency. If one is needed for a spectator VOLUNTEER: emergency the races will be stopped until a back-up unit can We are always looking for new volunteers. It takes over 1,200 replace it - if it is not a true emergency please come to the people to stage the event. Please call Cathy Dernorsek at 412 clubhouse or stop a PVGP volunteer to radio for help. 824-2297 and she’ll get you involved.

TICKETS FOR THE GRAND PRIX: WHAT HAPPENS IN CASE OF RAIN OR The event at Schenley Park is free to spectators but we sug- SEVERE WEATHER? gest a donation of $2 per person or $5 for a family. There is There is no rain date for any of our events. Because of the a $40 fee for those who wish to display their car in the Inter- time constraints and street closures we are unable to resched- national Car Show at Schenley Park. All vendors and sponsors ule events and we try our best to hold all events if weather must be registered with the PVGP ahead of time. permits. If wet conditions are severe at Schenley Park the golf course, the superintendent has the right to close the course TENTS: to vehicle traffic arriving and leaving. We ask that you be pa- Tents are only permitted if you are an official sponsor, a pay- tient and follow the instructions of the PVGP staff. ing vendor or a participating car club. Tents must be secured through the PVGP. The Grand Prix rents the golf course for the weekend and has the final approval of any tents or display structures on the property. Spectators are not permitted to bring pop-up tents or beach umbrellas as they block spectator views and can become a safety hazard in windy conditions. This is a charity event run by dedicated volunteers - please co- operate with them. Thank you.

SPONSORS AND VENDORS: Organizations and individuals must be official sponsors or vendors of the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix in order to display, market, sell or solicit with Schenley Park or any event venue. Our event benefits charity - please obey our rules and do your part to help our charities. Violators will be removed and possibly prosecuted.

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PITT-RACE COMPLEX Bill Stoler by Photo Back in 2003 PVGP Race Director Mike Connolly 14 years later, the PVGP Historics at Pittsburgh Interna- thought the PVGP should race at the new race complex tional Race Complex has developed into a national race in Beaver County. The dedicated track would allow race event that spans 4 days. This recently expanded pur- cars to compete that were too big and powerful for the pose built track highlights American muscle cars and Schenley Park course. He conferred with his Assistant the best of Europe and Asia’s sports cars up through Race Directors and then turned to old friend and vin- the mid 1970’s. tage racer Ralph Steinberg who was part of a group Establishing a second weekend of racing places the forming a new vintage race organization where it would PVGP in the rarified air of worldwide racing but alone in be a good fit for both. vintage racing as the Grand Prix now boasts the ability to host events that are for all types of vintage and historic race cars. Our Historic Races have grown so much that last year we expanded the races to three days of track time with a fourth optional Test &Tune day on Thursday.

2017 PITTSBURGH VINTAGE GRAND PRIX 48 PITT-RACE COMPLEX SPECTATOR ACTIVITIES Photo by Bill Stoler by Photo

There’s more than just historic and vintage racing during the weekend. There are several chances to get behind the wheel and into the action.

CHARITY RIDES At lunchtime each day spectators have an opportunity to experience a lap of the track in a real race car. Named in honor of Candy Stephani, who passed away in 2011, a longtime volunteer and wife of VRG Race Chairman Ralph Steinberg, for just a $25 donation you can experience a lap of the entire 2.8 mile circuit. And only $60 for a Shelby Ride in a GT40 or Cobra! Unlike Schenley Park where the rides are only on Saturday, at PIRC we conduct the rides on both Saturday and Sunday VIP PARKING The expanded track has opened up 2 acres of prime KARTING viewing area at the confluence of the North and South First, let’s get something straight. These rental karts are Tracks. This plateau is the home for VIP Parking. For a not your hum-drum “fun” park or boardwalk go-karts. flat fee of $25 each day you can park on top of the hill No, these machines reach speeds of 45 MPH, and the with a view of the new south track and picnic trackside wheel-to-wheel action will have you coming back for all day. No advance sales - just pay the additional fee more. You can participate individually or bring a group at the gate. of friends and compete. You must be at least 12 years old and able to reach the pedals. PIRC will donate a percentage of the rentals to the Grand Prix charities. The kart, gas, helmet and all safety equipment are included. The track is also available for private parties or groups all day Friday and before 11:00 AM on the weekend.

CAMARO RIDE & DRIVE Chevrolet is hosting a Camaro Ride and Drive! Join us for your chance to get behind the wheel of a 2017 Camaro on the Vehicle Dynamics Area between 10am and 4pm on Saturday and Sunday. Registration is free, but you must be 21+ with a valid driver’s license. All participants will receive a free gift!

2017 PITTSBURGH VINTAGE GRAND PRIX 49 HISTORICS RACE SCHEDULE ® Times are subject to changes due to track and weather conditions THURSDAY, JULY 6 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Racer & Test & Tune Registration Opens 1:00 PM Sprint Race Sessions (20 Minutes plus final lap) 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Test & Tune Sessions – all day on track Group 4: Vintage Medium-Bore Noon – 12:55 PM Lunch Break Group 5: Historic Big-Bore 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM Technical Inspection Group 7: Royale Formula Ford Challenge Series Group 1: Sports Racers & Formula Junior FRIDAY, JULY 7 Group 2: Modern Historics 8:00 AM Mandatory Driver’s Meeting at Tower Group 3: Vintage Small-Bore & Formula Vee 7:00 AM – Noon Registration for Racers, Crew and Volunteers 4:00 PM BMW Club Points Race (30 Minutes plus final lap) 7:15 AM – 4:00 PM Technical Inspection Group 6: BMW Club Race 8:30 AM Practice 1 Sessions (15 Minutes plus final lap) Group 7: Royale Formula Ford Challenge Feature Race Group 4: Vintage Medium-Bore 6:00 -8:30 PM Dinner Party at Conference Center for Drivers, Group 5: Historic Big-Bore Crew and PVGP Volunteers Group 6: BMW Club Race Group 7: Royale Formula Ford Challenge Series SUNDAY, JULY 9 Group 1: Sports Racers & Formula Junior 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM Registration Open for Racers, Crew and Volunteers Group 2: Modern Historics 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM Worship Services on Conference Center Deck Group 3: Vintage Small-Bore & Formula Vee 8:30 AM – 8:40 AM If Necessary – Mandatory Driver’s Meeting at Timing Tower 11:00 AM Practice 2 Sessions (17 Minutes plus final lap) Group 4: Vintage Medium-Bore 8:30 AM Open Combined Practice 1 Sessions (12 Minutes) Group 5: Historic Big-Bore Group 2: Modern Historics Group 4: Vintage Medium-Bore 12:00 – 1:00 PM Lunch Break Group 5: Historic Big-Bore 1:00 PM Practice 2 Sessions Cont. (17 Minutes plus final lap) Group 6: BMW Club Race Group 7: Royale Formula Ford Challenge Series Group 7: Royale Formula Ford Challenge Series Group 1: Sports Racers & Formula Junior Group 1: Sports Racers & Formula Junior Group 2: Modern Historics Group 3: Vintage Small-Bore & Formula Vee Group 3: Vintage Small-Bore & Formula Vee Group 2: Modern Historics 4:00 PM BMW Club Points Race (30 Minutes plus final lap) 10:45 AM National Anthem by AVS Choir Group 6: BMW Club Race 10:50 AM Featured Races (22 Minutes plus final lap) Grid by 5:30 PM Hofbräuhaus Bier Bar Opens Saturday’s fastest lap 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Driver’s Reception at Conference Center Group 4: Vintage Medium-Bore Group 5: Historic Big-Bore SATURDAY, JULY 8 11:55 AM- 1:00 PM Lunch Break & Special Events 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM Registration Open for Racers, Crew and Volunteers Candy’s Rides Racecar rides on track for charity 8:00 AM Qualifying Races (15 Minutes) Grid by best time MINI Track Rides are offered between each race all weekend. Friday afternoon Group 2: Modern Historics 1:00 PM Featured Races (22 Minutes plus final lap) Group 4: Vintage Medium-Bore Group 6: BMW Club Race Group 5: Historic Big-Bore Group 7: Royale Formula Ford Challenge Series Group 6: BMW Club Race Group 1: Sports Racers & Formula Juniors Group 7: Royale Formula Ford Challenge Series Group 2: Modern Historics Group 1: Sports Racers & Formula Junior Group 3: Vintage Small-Bore & Formula Vee Group 3: Vintage Small-Bore & Formula Vee 4:00 PM Enduro (50 Minutes including one 5 minute pit stop) Group 2: Modern Historics Group 8: Vintage Enduro 12:00 – 1:00 PM Lunch Break 12:00 – 1:00 PM Candy’s Rides Racecar rides on track for charity MINI Track Rides are offered between each race all weekend.

2017 PITTSBURGH VINTAGE GRAND PRIX 50 ® Group 2: Modern Historics Certain to be the fastest group of the weekend watch non vintage eligible production and special cars built PVGP HISTORICS after 1973 blaze around the track. Including entries from the North American Road Racing Association. RACE GROUPS NO. DRIVER CAR HOMETOWN Groups are subject to change 1 Jim Stout 2015 Dodge Comp Coupe Alliance OH 2 Kathy Stout 2003 Dodge Comp Coupe Alliance OH 3 Randy Walker 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Lexington KY 5 William Foster 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Aurora OH 7 Steve Parker 1978 Porsche 911 Riverside CA 10 Daniel Raver Superlite Coupe Hunt Valley MD 12 Ronald Scott 1983 Mazda RX-7 Rochester NY 27 Jay Manno 1997 Ford Mustang Export PA Group 1: Sports Racers & Formula Ford 61 Robert Mazza 2000 Toyota Celica GTS North East PA Open wheel action with Sports Racers, Front engine 63 David Brandt 1998 Chevrolet Corvette Wayne PA Formula Jr and Rear engine Formula B, Formula 2. (Re- 65 Russ Oasis 2006 Dodge Viper Miami FL fer to SVRA Groups 2/FB, 2/FV, 5/BSR, 5/CSR, 7 and 9/ 76 Chris Durbin 2013 Ford Mustang South Park PA Cat. 1 for general guidance) 79 Robert Liddle 1985 Chevrolet Corvette McMurray PA NO. DRIVER CAR HOMETOWN NA Scott Ryan 2005 Porsche Cup Car Butler PA 1 Paul Greigger 1973 Zink Z-11 Cranberry Twp PA 5 Chris Shoemaker 1973 Caldwell D13 Schwenksville PA 8 Wiliam Kasmer 1986 Swift DB2 Berlin Center OH 57 Robert Albert 1988 Chevron B67-88 FF Irwin PA 79 Nate Scigliano Carbir SR Allison Park PA 90 Chris DeMinco 1972 Mallock 11B Rush NY 118 Daren Mann Lotus 23B Sports Racer Pittsburgh PA

Group 3: Vintage Small Bore & Formula Vee Vintage eligible small bore production cars. Formula 3 and Formula Vee. Includes any Preservation and Pre- War cars. NO. DRIVER CAR HOMETOWN 5 Scott Harper 1964 Triumph Spitfire Warren OH 6 Mike Lawrence 1975 Caldwell D13 FV Pittsburgh PA 8 Martin Sukey 1964 Triumph Spirfire Grafton OH 11 Charles Hall 1972 MG Midget Canton OH 11 Mark Maehling 1972 MG Midget Canonsburg PA 23 Peter McCarthy 1962 Austin Healey Sprite Newton NJ 25 Harry Sroka Jr 1967 Autodynamics FV Egg Harbor NJ 27 Jay Their 1964 Triumph Spitfire Pittsburgh PA (continued)

2017 PITTSBURGH VINTAGE GRAND PRIX 51 (continued) 57 Charlie Dolan 1957 MG A Pittsburgh PA 57 Logan Dernoshek 1966 Corvair Yenko Stinger Charlotte NC 63 Frank Newton 1969 Lynx B Lawton MI 62 Lee Talbot 1967 Ginetta G4 McLean VA 79 Andrew Moore 1964 Austin Healey Sprite Saginaw TX 62 Terry Stephens 1962 Triumph TR4 Fort Myers FL 82 Michael Oritt 1961 Ginetta G4 Lusby MD 65 Michael Patton 1965 MG B Newmanstown PA 94 Tom Grudovich 1960 Elva 200 FJr Palm Beach FL 67 David LeBrun Alfa Romeo Canandaigua NY 97 Oliver Scigliano Lynx FV Allison Park PA 73 Betsy Wisbon BMW 2002 Pittsburgh PA 177 Todd Wetzel 1957 Turner 950S Wilmington DE 77 Stephen Shiposh 1983 VW Rabbit Gti Akron OH 275 Rob Brownlee-Tomasso 1961 MG A Denton MD 83 Thomas Upshur 1972 Lotus Europa Murrysville PA 774 David Bane 1971 Caldwell FV Bland VA 852 Tammy Calef 1964 Bobsy Vanguard Myrtle Beach SC 94 Tom Grudovich 1966 Ginetta G4 Palm Beach FL Formula V 113 Thomas Hershberger 1964 MG B Pittsburgh PA NA Robert Schaefer 1964 Mini Cooper S 160 Stewart Long 1976 Porsche 914-4 Seven Fields PA 167 Michael Moore 1962 Triumph TR4 Fairview PA 347 Rich Maloumian Jr 1956 Austin Healey 100-4 Fort Washington PA 369 John Wood 1972 BMW 2002 tii Dalton MA 510 Gary Reed 1968 Datsun 510 Clairton PA

Group 4: Vintage Medium Bore Vintage eligible medium bore production and special cars. A wide variety of popular sports cars including Tri- umph’s, MGB’s, Alfa Romeo’s and Porsche 911’s. NO. DRIVER CAR HOMETOWN Group 5: Historic Big Bore 3 Tom Chisholm 1962 Lotus 7 Kill Devil Hills NC Vintage eligible production and special cars over 2.5 4 Jim Dolan 1972 Triumph GT6 Naples FL litres. Big time excitement with American muscle cars, 6 Brian Dolan 1972 Triumph GT6 Pittsburgh PA Porsches, BMWs, Datsun 240Z’s and British iron. Vin- tage eligible, large displacement production and spe- 6 Gary Hess 1973 Porsche 914 York PA cial cars. This group is based on 1979 and prior and ex- 7 Chris Longo 1968 MG B-GT Verona PA pands based on entries. 7 Paul Stinson 1963 Lotus Super Seven Centre Hall PA NO. DRIVER CAR HOMETOWN 8 Christopher Zappa BMW 2002 Pittsburgh PA 9 John Styduhar 1962 Triumph TR3B Hermitage PA 1 Don Henry 1969 Corvette Roadster Wilmington OH 11 Chris DeMinco 1979 Mazda RX-7 Rush NY 2 Charles Schwimer 1965 Maserati Tipo 151 McKees Rocks PA 13 Joseph Teplitz 1969 Datsun 510 Laughlintown PA 8 Ron Ramsey 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Melbourne FL 18 Dave Edsinger 1966 Yenko Stinger Coupe Frederick MD 8 Don Jacobs 1972 Porsche 914-6 Birdsboro PA 20 Colby Schindel 1975 BMW 2002 Jensen Beach FL 9 Sam Viviano 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z-28 McDonald PA 22 Joe Mendel 1971 Lotus Elan Pittsburgh PA 11 Michael Schindel 1974 Porsche 911 Bradfordwoods PA 22 Kevin Michael 1960 Elva Courier PA Furnace PA 18 Jim Hamblin 1968 Porsche 911 ST Franconia NH 26 Norman Berke 1959 Elva Courier New Milford CT 23 Alan Friedman 1973 Porsche 911 RSR Vienna VA 27 Kenny Williamson 1963 MG B Pensacola FL 28 Jim Dolan 1967 Ford GT40 MK IV Naples FL 29 Shawn Bullard 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV Arlington VA 29 Henry Frye 1968 Triumph TR250 North Granby CT 32 Stephen Scholze Porsche 914 Pittsburgh PA 38 George Weight 1972 Datsun 240Z Henrico VA 32 Thomas Leavy MG B Oceanport NY 38 Matthew Kuli 1972 Datsun 240Z Butler PA 36 Rick Norris 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Hurricane WV 40 Jeff West 1974 Porsche 914-6 Newark OH 41 Jeffrey Mitchell 1974 BMW 2002 Plain City OH 46 Stephen LeBrun 1970 Datsun 240Z Canandaigua NY 45 Bob Ball 1974 BMW 2002 Downington PA 47 Greg Sproles 1965 Shelby GT 350 Haymarket VA 46 Bob Criss Sr 1967 Volvo 122 Amazon Bethel Park PA 54 Alexander Ross 1970 Datsun 240Z Bethel Park PA 51 Randy Evans 1969 Porsche 911 ST McMurray PA 66 Gary Schultz 1972 Porsche 914-6 Pittsburgh PA 51 Andrew Abrahams 1974 BMW 2002 West Chester PA 67 Chuck Kelly 1970 Porsche 914-6 Murrysville PA 53 Russ Rosenberg 1972 BMW 2002 Denton TX 72 John Bechtol 1972 Datsun 240Z Pittsburgh PA 55 Dotti Bechtol 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider Pittsburgh PA 73 Jeffrey Mitchell 1973 Porsche 911 RSR Plain City OH 74 Patrick McDonough 1975 Porsche 914 Pittsburgh PA

2017 PITTSBURGH VINTAGE GRAND PRIX 52 76 Peter Dolan 1966 Ford Shelby GT350 Pittsburgh PA 77 Hans Warner 1971 Porsche 911 RSR Portland ME 77 Jeff McKain 1966 Ford Mustang Virginia Beach VA 99 Patrick Ross 1972 Datsun 240Z Venetia PA 99 William Foster 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Aurora OH 111 William Rathbone 1966 Ford Mustang Roswell GA 310 David Hutchings 1972 Porsche 911 Danbury CT

Group 7: Royale Formula Ford Challenge Series This will be round #4 of The Royale Formula Ford Challenge Series and the final event before the summer break. The Royale Formula Ford Challenge Series provides a sustainable, enjoyable, safety¬ oriented For- mula Ford racing series in the eastern United States that Group 6: BMW Club Race BMW National Club Racing hosts rewards camaraderie, sportsmanship, and preservation a premiere points event featuring of historic racing machinery and principles. BMW Spec, Stock, Modified and NO. DRIVER CAR HOMETOWN Prepared Classes. Fully prepared 8 David Allison 1969 Alexis MK15 FF Dunn NC race cars built from BMW street 15 Thomas La Costa 1966 Titan MK IV FF Gladstone NJ cars. 17 Nigel Cass 1973 Lola T342 FF Sewickley PA NO. DRIVER CAR HOMETOWN 27 Douglas Meis 1974 Lola T340 Winston Salem NC 22 Wade Wilson BMW 2002 ti Cedar Grove NJ 33 Kyle Kaulback 1971 Lotus 69 FF Bethel PA 8 Jeff Queensberry 1998 BMW M3 Owings MD 33 Stewart Bartley 1968 Lotus 51C FF Alexandria VA 13 Edward Macagna 1998 BMW M3 Medina OH 39 Jane Tapp 1970 Merlyn MK17 Dillon CO 20 Adrienne Hughes 1974 BMW 2002 Spencerport NY 47 Michael Stumbo 1972 Titan MK6 South Freeport ME 24 Raymond Peterson 1985 BMW 325 i McMurray PA 55 John Gaither 1980 Lola T540 CFF Arden NC 27 Chad Waddell 1997 BMW M3 Lebanon CT 60 Frank Newton 1971 Titan MK6 Lawton MI 46 Steve Liadis 2002 BMW E46 Pittsburgh PA 61 John Mihalich 1969 Lotus T-61 FF Craig CO 52 Philip Abrami 1988 BMW M3 Montreal Quebec 65 Daniel Finocchiaro 1980 Crossle 40F CFF Dagsboro DE 57 Bob Perritt 1995 BMW M3 Amherst OH 77 Jeff Schliffka 1982 LeGrand MK27 CFF Brownsville PA 83 Scott Ontjes 1993 BMW 325i Dayton OH 77 Storm Field 1976 Crossle 30F Irvington on Hudson NY 87 Spencer Wharton BMW M3 Altoona PA 85 Garry Tapp 1969 Winklemann WDF-1 Dillon CO 111 Bob Thoman 2004 BMW M3 Stow OH 127 Chris Cogswell 1978 Crossle 32F N. Plainfield NJ 112 Wayne Dobson 1995 BMW M3 Douglassville PA 195 Andrew Stein 1970 Merlyn MK11A/17 FF Kintnersville PA 116 Dan March 1997 BMW M3 Boiling Springs PA 286 Chris Shoemaker 1971 Royle RP16 Schwenksville PA 121 Carl Corscia 1998 BMW M3 Baltimore MD 131 Kevin Ogrodnik 1995 BMW M3 Presto PA 301 Peter Kerekgyarto BMW M3 Lancaster PA 411 Roy Hopkins 1969 BMW 2002 Spencerport NY 514 Francois Metivier 1998 BMW M3 Montreal QC 523 John Barhydt 1975 BMW 2002 Eureka MO 620 Greg Wharton BMW M3 Altoona PA 767 Sean Walters 1998 BMW M3 Wexford PA

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RECENT RACE WINNERS — PVGP HISTORIC AT PIRC CLASS PVGP CAR # YEAR MAKE DRIVER AVG.SPEED Historic 2016. . . .61. . . . . 65. . . . Austin Mini ...... Robert Hoemke . . . 76.77 Small Bore 2015. . . .98. . . . . 67. . . . Austin Healey Sprite . . . Richard Jefferson. . 74.07 2014. . . .177. . . . .66. . . . Morris Mini Cooper S. . .Dennis Racine. . . . 73.57

Historic 2016. . . .94. . . . . 66. . . . Ginetta G4...... Michael Clifford . . . 79.99 Medium Bore 2015. . . .82. . . . . 73. . . . BMW 2002...... Neil Deye...... 66.53

Historic 2016. . . .9...... 69. . . . Chevrolet Camaro. . . . Sam Viviano. . . . . 74.78 Big Bore 2015. . . .199. . . . .95. . . . Ford Mustang Cobra R . . William Foster. . . . 71.37 2014. . . .44. . . . . 72. . . . Chevrolet Corvette . . . .Charlie Powell. . . . 78.27

Formula & 2016. . . .51. . . . . 91. . . . Lola T9/90 S 20002015. . Ben Sinnott. . . . . 91.40 Sport Racer 2015. . . .79. . . . . 04. . . . Cabir S 2000...... Nate Scigliano. . . . 85.00 2014. . . .31. . . . . 84. . . . Zink Z 10 ...... John Gatto. . . . . 81.60

Formula 2016. . . .23. . . . . 81. . . . Crossle 45 F ...... Joseph Griffin. . . . 84.50 Ford 2015. . . .82. . . . . 76. . . . Tiga FF A76...... Graham Long . . . . 83.22 2014. . . .5...... 78. . . . Lotus 69/FF...... Dennis Austin. . . . 82.92

LeMans 2016. . . .102. . . . .65. . . . Maserati Tipo 151 . . . . Charles Schwimmer. 70.87 2015. . . .7...... 66. . . . Ford GT 40...... Jack Neff ...... 59.90 2014. . . .78. . . . . 70. . . . Vitesse...... Robert Andersson . . 77.88

Formula Vee 2016. . . .97. . . . . 72. . . . Lynx FV...... Oliver Scigliano . . . 71.89 2015. . . .87. . . . . 72. . . . Lynx B...... Roger Bailey. . . . 73.95 2014. . . .97. . . . . 72. . . . Lynx B...... Oliver Scigliano . . . 72.53

Donna Mae 2016. . . .21. . . . . 67. . . . MG Midget...... William Greeman. . 75.40 Mims 2015. . . .98. . . . . 67. . . . Austin Healey Sprite . . . Richard Johnson. . . 74.07 2014. . . .55. . . . . 62. . . . Austin Healey Sprite . . . Peter Carroll . . . . 72.85

BMW Porsche 2016. . . .80...... BMW M3...... Todd Brown. . . . . 91.03 Challenge 2015. . . .226. . . . .97. . . . BMW M3...... William Vanjonack. . 88.80 2014. . . .151. . . . .74. . . . Porsche 914-6...... Donald Jacobs. . . 86.87

Modern 2016. . . .1...... 2010 . . .Dodge Viper Coupe . . . Jim Stout...... 89.86 Historics

2017 PITTSBURGH VINTAGE GRAND PRIX 56 Home to our PVGP Historics Race Weekend, Pittsburgh International Race Complex is an impressive 400- acre motorsport facility that offers karting, corporate events, auto-cross, drifting, and performance racing. The long anticipated South Track extension at Pitts- burgh International Race Complex was completed in time for the 2015 PVGP Historics. With the additional South Track, competitors now have 2.8 miles of racing with exciting elevation changes and new straights. Spectators flocked to the new Spectator Hill with its great vantage points. Pitt Race Complex repaved the original 1.5 miles of the North Track this spring, re-constructing the track from the ground up making it an entirely new track. New “Carolina” style curbing was added too. Ever since Kathy and Jim Stout took over PIRC in 2012 they have been sponsor partners of the PVGP, making improvements to the facility each year. Kathy enthusiastically stated, “Jim and I are proud to be part of the success of the PVGP and it is our plan to continue with improvements to the entire facility.” Pitt Race marketing director, Dominic Cincotta de- scribes the full track layout best, “The North Track was always considered to be a horsepower track without a lot of technical aspects to it. The new South Track adds the technical aspect with a lot of elevation change and some blind turns. You’ll have to hold onto the steering ® wheel pretty tight. When you look at the new circuit as a whole, it’s got something for everyone. The new 16 circuit is 2.8 miles with 18 turns. It’s on natural terrain 17 and we have an 85-foot elevation change. You’ll never 19 18 15 14 get bored with it. It’s always going to be challenging.” Event Center Start/FinishFalse Grid Pitt Stop Karting Track 13 North Pro Shop Track Garages

12 1 RegistrationKarting North Track Paddock Fuel Farm

11 2 Spectator Hill DynamicVehicle Area

South Track Entrance/Exit

Paddock 9

VIP PARKING 8 The expanded track has opened up 2 acres of prime 7 3 viewing area at the confluence of the North and South 4

Tracks. This plateau is reserved for VIP Parking. For a South single day fee of $25, you can park on top of the hill Track and picnic trackside all day with a great view of both • Restrooms are located at the Garages and Karting Registration the North and South Tracks. No advance sales – just 5 • Registration is Located in the Event Center pay the additional fee at the gate. • All info can be obtained at the Pitt Stop Pro Shop 6

2017 PITTSBURGH VINTAGE GRAND PRIX 57 INTERNATIONAL CAR SHOW AT SCHENLEY PARK There are few auto races that also provide the diver- sion of a car show. At the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix in Schenley Park, we don’t offer a few cars, we give you thousands of them – from all marques, on the golf course overlooking the races. And some are museum pieces from around the world. Bill Roberts proposed the idea of an invitational affair in 1984 when a small but magnificent display assembled at the Frick Fine Arts Museum that year. The show grew in 1985, with cars being shown on Flagstaff Hill and with the addition of Marque of the Year. Larry Smith stepped in to take us to the next level –presenting the cars on the Schenley Park golf course. Today, they encompass one square mile of cars, tents and displays – larger than some Western Pennsylvania municipalities!

Photos by Matthew Little

2017 PITTSBURGH VINTAGE GRAND PRIX 58 The International Car Show at Schenley Park is arranged by geographic region of manufacture. The show is open to any type of car and all car clubs are welcome. Toward the bottom of Schenley Drive, you will find German Hill, which includes Porsche, BMW, Audi, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen. MINI is there as well since they are now manufactured by BMW and they prefer this vantage point to watch the races. British Car Day, hosted by WPTA on Saturday, sits at the top of the course and features Triumph, MG, Austin- Healey, Jaguar, Lotus, TVR and Morgan to name a few.

The Asian display along Schenley Drive includes, Subaru, Nissan, Mazda, Toyota and Mitsubishi. The American Car Show is on the clubhouse side of Schenley Drive and is an excellent representation of classic and modern day cars. All brands are represented with a large presence from Ford, Chevrolet, Pontiac, Mercury, Buick, Chrysler, Plymouth, Dodge and Packard. This year Camaro is the Marque and will be displayed on the other side of Schenley Drive. On the 18th fairway beside the Pittsburgh Golf Club you will find the Italian Cortile featuring Ferrari, Alfa Ro- meo, Fiat, Lamborghini, Maserati and others. Pittsburgh Cars ‘N’ Coffee displays near the clubhouse showcasing over 50 exotic cars. This year there will be a special display for the Yenko 50th Anniversary Sports Car Reunion. McLaren and Acura will have their corporate display on the 18th fairway as well – it has become a popular place! We’re not limited to just automobiles as we now have a vintage motorbike display on the golf course at the corner of Darlington Road and East Circuit Drive. The Ohio Valley BSA Club is hosting a concours for British Bikes. 2017 PITTSBURGH VINTAGE GRAND PRIX 59

THEFORD OFFICIAL TRUCK OF THE PVGP As part of a long-standing sponsorship, Ford is the Of- ficial Truck of the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix — pro- WINNER’S viding the horsepower to build our race circuit and keep the event running smoothly. You will see Ford’s F-Series at all of our Race Week events as well as on CIRCLE the track at Schenley Park and PIRC. Volunteers will be Sponsored by Hofbräuhaus using the trucks to haul heavy loads throughout the weekend because there’s nothing tougher than a Ford Hofbräuhaus is the Official Bier of the Pittsburgh Vin- F-Series. tage Grand Prix. Hofbräuhaus has partnered with Galli Neighborhood Ford Store’s area at Schenley Park Beer Distributing to sponsor our 2017 Winner’s Circle. features free, fun entertainment and activities for the The Winner’s Circle is a special place where our entire family. Children are especially encouraged to racers are recognized, and rewarded! On Sunday af- take part in the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engi- ternoon, Race Day, at Schenley Park and at Pitt Race neering, Art, Math) activities from Science Tots avail- Complex, the top finishers pull into the Winner’s Cir- able at the Kids Tent. cle after each race and share their stories about the Ford Motor Company was born in the imagination race with the PVGP’s Ted Sohier over the PA system. of a young man with a big vision. Henry Ford changed Fans get a chance to see each racer and become a the way the world moved. A century later we’re still all part of the celebration. All three top finishers along about innovation – whether it’s advancing the cars of with racer selected for the “Best Drive” are rewarded today or reimagining the way the world moves tomor- with a Hofbräuhaus 5-Litre Mini-Keg. row. That’s why we support the STEAM initiatives that Vintage racers make our grow smart kids who will have what it takes to show us event possible – without what’s next. them there is no race. It The Neighborhood Ford Store is a group of 81 Ford is a purely amateur sport dealers in western Pennsylvania, southeastern Ohio, the with no prize money; in panhandle of Maryland and north central West Virginia. fact the racers pay their own expenses, maintain their own cars and even make a donation to enter the race – so the least we can do is to show our appreciation and reward the drivers with a cold Hof- bräuhaus Bier!

2017 PITTSBURGH VINTAGE GRAND PRIX 62 BOBBY RAHAL PACE CARS Bobby Rahal Auto Group is a Platinum Sponsor and supplies the Grand Prix with the “Official Pace Cars” each year. As we go to press with this Race Program we’re not sure if it will be a BMW or a Mercedes- Benz…you’ll have to keep an eye on the track to see who’s leading the pack.

Lamar hasVIP been PAVILION an important part of our event for decades. The appearance of their eye-popping bill- boards all over Pittsburgh is a sure sign that the races are near. Lamar also host the VIP Pavilion overlooking Turn 15 along the Schenley Park racecourse. Lunch, snacks and refreshments are provided within the comfort of a private 3,200 square foot tent. The trackside vantage point is a must for serious race fans seeking a memorable up-close motorsport experience. Tickets are available only to Grand Prix sponsors so join our team of sponsors!

2017 PITTSBURGH VINTAGE GRAND PRIX 63 TRINITY JEWELERS AND BULOVA OFFICIAL TIMEKEEPER OF THE GRAND PRIX Bulova and Trinity Jewelers are proudly celebrating their 9th year as sponsors of the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix and their first as the Official Timekeeper of the PVGP. The Grand Prix is delighted to have partnered with Bulova, as not only do they produce great looking watches, but their accuracy and precision go hand in hand with the world of motorsport. DONATION STATIONS by Vital Solutions

While our event at Schenley Park is free to the public we strongly encourage you to make a donation of $2 per person or $5 per family as you enter the Now in its 7th year, the MINI Track Rides sponsored by park on foot. A $10 donation gets the whole family in Phil DiLucente is one of our most exciting sponsor op- and you will receive a complimentary Race Program! portunities. Three new race-equipped MINI Coopers are These donations are steered directly to our charities; custom wrapped and showcased on the track and at the the Autism Society of Pittsburgh and Allegheny Val- Grand Prix Race Week events. Best of all, as a sponsor, ley School. These are two worthy local charities that you are able to put your guests into these cars to experi- benefit greatly from your generosity. Vital Solutions ence a hot lap on the actual race tracks. Vince Longo Jr. sponsors the donation stations that are located at the and his trained drivers take riders around the track for an walking entrances into our event. Please help fuel our experience and view you can only get from inside a car. charities. When They also offer rides at the PVGP Historics on our first race you make a donation, you will weekend. receive an “I GAVE” sticker There is a Track Rides hospitality tent in Schenley Park to show that you helped our where guests can eat and drink while they wait for their charities. These stickers are rides. The MINI Track Rides Tent is located at the top of the honored by local businesses Serpentine turn and offers one of the best vantage points for discounts and special to watch the weekend’s races. offers – visit pvgp.org/igave for details.

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CAMARO THROUGH THE YEARS

A GENERATIONAL THING: Chevrolet designers reflect on five generations of iconic style

The Chevrolet Camaro is the Marque of the Year for the 2017 Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix. The 50th anniversary of the Camaro coincides with the PVGP’s 35 anniversary this year – that’s quite a combination! As the Camaro rolls through its sixth generation, Chevro- FIRST GENERATION: 1967– 69 let asked five designers who have contributed to the sporty Ed Welburn, former vice president of GM Global Design car’s design to reflect on the styling legacy that helped cre- Currently owns: 1969 CAMARO ate an icon. “The Camaro should not have been a design success, as it “While Camaro has evolved with cultural and design was based on an existing architecture and admittedly hur- trends, it has consistently represented the approachable, at- ried to market to address the personal coupe revolution oc- tainable sports car with an emphasis on fun that’s evident in curring with Baby Boomer customers,” said Welburn. “How- its styling,” said Ed Welburn, former vice president of GM ever, the first-generation Camaro delivered a pure, classic Global Design. “As a result, each generation of Camaro has proportion that will forever be regarded as one of the best- looking cars of its time. It was very lean and muscular, with evoked an emotional connection with enthusiasts – connec- comparatively minor embellishments for high-performance tions spanning 48 years, and five generations.” models. That was in contrast to some of the brasher competitors during the muscle car era, and it has helped the first- generation Camaro maintain timeless good looks.”

2017 PITTSBURGH VINTAGE GRAND PRIX 66 2017 PITTSBURGH VINTAGE GRAND PRIX 67 eration Camaro was a car of its time,” said Cafaro. “You can see that influence in every detail of the car, from the aerodynamic details of the exterior, such as the ground effects on the Z28, to the introduction of digital instruments on the interior.”

SECOND GENERATION: 1970 – 81 Design analysis: Ken Parkinson, vice president of design GM China and GM International Currently owns: 1968 CAMARO “I’ve always loved the ‘68 Camaro, but for some reason it was the second–gen car I’d find myself sketching during high school math,” said Parkinson. “It was a radical departure from the first-gen. For the first time, it was built on its own dedicated architecture, which gave the design team the freedom FOURTH GENERATION: 1993 – 2002 to create a pure expression. What that team created was a Design analysis: Kirk Bennion, Chevrolet Camaro exterior powerful expression of American muscle, influenced by a design manager European grand-touring aesthetic. There was simply noth- Currently owns: 1993 CAMARO Z28 ing else like it.” “More than 20 years after its debut, the fourth-generation “The second-gen car is pure Camaro, with a dramatic pro- Camaro still looks as sleek as anything on showroom floors portion and lean, muscular form,” Parkinson said. “You won’t today,” said Bennion. “It was a very aggressive design in- confuse it with the first generation, but it is unmistakably a tended to evolve the proportion from the third-generation Camaro from every angle.” car with a provocative exterior and greater aerodynamic performance. It has a very sculptural form vocabulary that was definitely all-new for the Camaro.” The dramatic proportions for the fourth-generation Ca- maro included a fast-rake windshield, which extended the front cowl/firewall line forward, combined with a change to a “bottom-breathing” engine-cooling arrangement, to support the strong wedge shape of the overall car. “Having a low front end was important to the design,” says Bennion. “It really worked with the high deck lid rear spoiler to enhance the appearance of motion. All these years later, it still looks contemporary – and fast!” THIRD GENERATION: 1982 – 92 Design analysis: John Cafaro, executive director, Chevrolet Global Car Design Previously owned: Third-generation CAMARO “1LE” racecar “The third-generation Camaro will always be a cultural symbol of the 1980s because its design epitomized the era’s high-tech cultural trends,” said Cafaro. “It also grew into more of a serious sports car and with that, its form was wrapped around a chassis system designed for a new level of function.” “The third-generation Camaro represented a distinct breakaway from the previous generations, which were unde- niably influenced by European grand touring cars,” said Ca- FIFTH GENERATION: 2010 – 2015 faro. “This was a uniquely American design with a form devel- Design analysis: Tom Peters, Chevrolet Camaro exterior oped for function – and its aggressive front-end styling was design director deemed almost too aggressive by some in the company.” Currently owns: 1969 CAMARO “Perhaps more than any other generation, the third-gen- “They say absence makes the heart grow fonder and that

2017 PITTSBURGH VINTAGE GRAND PRIX 67 couldn’t have been truer than as demonstrated with the ration for the fifth-generation Camaro, its design had to be enthusiasm that followed the introduction of the fifth-gener- more than simply a 21st century update, according to Peters. ation Camaro,” said Peters. “After an eight-year absence, the “Distilling the timeless essence of the design and translating return of Camaro was a thunderbolt that reignited the pas- into a fresh, contemporary Camaro was a challenge. The final sion of Camaro enthusiasts around the world. It’s a car design design perfectly straddled that razor-sharp line between heri- for those who like to drive, and its elegant design makes you tage and retro – and with five straight years at the top of the smile every time.” segment, clearly the fifth-generation Camaro connected with While the iconic 1969 Camaro was the unmistakable inspi- a whole new group of enthusiasts.”

2017 PITTSBURGH VINTAGE GRAND PRIX 68 It took about four years after that, but research paid off, CAMARO NUMBER 1 tracking down proof that the car was the first of 49 prototypes Built as their answer to the Ford Mustang, Camaro No. 1 is built in secret in Norwood, Ohio. The prototypes were built so the first of the magnificent muscle cars ever to be produced assembly-line workers could learn to build the cars when they by Chevrolet, and will be on display at the Pittsburgh Vintage went into full-scale production. Grand Prix in Schenley Park on July 15-16. One of the previous owners had converted it into a racing The 35th anniversary of the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix car, replacing a lot of its original parts. Fortunately, he had coincides with the 50th anniversary of Chevrolet’s release of kept the parts he replaced. the Camaro. Thus, the Camaro is the marque car at this year’s Thanks to Logan’s research and help from his father, his events. Camaro was placed on the National Historic Vehicle Regis- “The Camaro was the obvious choice to be this year’s ter as its 15th entry and his research was placed on the U.S. marque car,” said Grand Prix Executive Director Dan DelBi- Department of the Interior’s Historic American Engineering anco. “When you think racing, when you think muscle cars, Record as entry KS-11. With the Department of the Interior’s you think of Camaro. It’s our privilege to honor Camaro and recognition, the research became part of the Library of Con- to have Camaro No. 1 on display at our event.” gress. Logan also received a letter of recommendation from Camaro No. 1 - VIN N100001 - is owned by Logan Lawson the president of General Motors. of Hutchinson, Kan. The Granada Gold coupe, which was The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix thanks Logan and his used in many of Chevrolet’s initial promotional photographs father for their passion to pursue and restore this historic ve- and videos, has less than 30,000 miles on the odometer. It hicle and the Western PA Chevrolet Dealers for getting the was built only 90 days prior to the initial production versions car here to celebrate the Marque of the Year. in May 1966 in Norwood, Ohio. It has a 240-cubic-inch inline six-cylinder engine and a three-speed manual transmission. Six cylinder engines were standard for this style of automobile at this time, although Chevrolet had plans from the beginning to develop the Camaro into a performance car. Logan grew up scouring the internet, and eBay in particular, for cars with his father. When he was 13, he found a post on a message board: Someone in Oklahoma had bought a 1967 Camaro and found it had an intriguing vehicle identi- fication number, N100001, and wanted to know if it meant what he thought. Logan and his father also suspected the car had importance so Logan purchased it with money from the college fund his grandmother created for him.

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STUDEBAKER SPOTLIGHT Studebaker is the Spotlight Car of the 2017 PVGP. The Spotlight Honor is the PVGP’s way of recognizing a particular car model, manufacturer or car club that contributes to our International Car Show at Schenley Park. PVGP Car Show Chairman Bob Speer resurrect- ed the Spotlight tradition in 2009 and it has added another level of excitement to our car shows. Be sure to visit the display of Studebakers along Schenley Drive in the American Car Show.

2017 PITTSBURGH VINTAGE GRAND PRIX 72 The Studebaker has a storied history as a leading American automobile manufacturer including a history in motorsports when they entered 5 cars in the India- napolis 500 in 1932. In February of 1852, two great grandsons of German immigrants, brothers Henry and Clement Studebaker, opened the H & C Studebaker Company to build horse drawn wagons in South Bend, Indiana. They built hundreds of wagons for the North during the Civil War and by the time the United States was 100 years old, becoming the largest producer of horse-drawn vehicles in the world. Notable Studebaker wagons include the Ba- rouche that President Abraham Lincoln used the night of his assassination, President Grant’s Brewster Landau, name to the Studebaker Packard Corporation and in President McKinley’s Studebaker Phaeton, President 1956 the Hawk models were introduced, with the low Benjamin Harrison’s Studebaker Brougham and the priced Lark model making its debut in 1959. Budweiser Beer Wagon. In 1963, again in the forefront of design, Studebaker Studebaker entered the “Horseless Carriage” age in introduced the fiberglass bodied Avanti. With the op- 1902 with an electric runabout. Over the next few years, tional super charged R3 engine it was the fastest produc- they sold cars jointly produced with EMF and Garfield tion car offered in America at that time, capable of 170 and by 1913 were producing their own vehicles with MPH. Andy Granatelli established 29 new world land the Studebaker name. speed records for stock, off-the-showroom Avanti cars. During World War II, Studebaker produced military In December 1963, Studebaker ceased production of trucks, aircraft engines and a tracked vehicle called the vehicles in America with the closing of the South Bend Weasel. They produced a completely new design for factory. Larks were built in the Hamilton, Ontario plant 1947, advertising the company as the ‘First by Far With until 1966 when all production ceased. Avantis were a Post War Car’. For 1950-51, the “Bullet Nose” became produced after that time by several companies that Studebaker’s most recognized model. In 1954, a merg- purchased the rights, first in South Bend and later in er of automakers Packard and Studebaker changed the Youngstown Ohio.

2017 PITTSBURGH VINTAGE GRAND PRIX 73 Car Club Partners Car clubs are an integral part of the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand The Grand Prix’s car show success and growth is due Prix. The majority of the nearly 2,500 cars on display on the to the remarkable support from our car clubs and the Bob O’Connor Golf Course at Schenley Park are part of a car hard work of our Car Show Committee. club. Over 50 clubs work with us and participate in the shows. According to Car Show Chairman Bob Speer, “The car clubs make it all possible. In reality the Grand Prix owns no show cars and has only a small group of volunteers to manage the overall shows. The car club members are largely responsible for the staging and success of our International Car Show.” CAR CLUB SPONSORS

The Car Show Committee poses with the $405,500 record check to our charities – the monies raised through the car shows are a significant part of the donation.

CAR SHOW COMMITTEE PARTICIPATING CAR CLUBS Bob Speer - Car Show Chairman Allegheny Rockets Oldsmobile Car Club Jerry Longstreth - Marque & Downtown Car Display Auburn, Cord, Duesenberg Club Steve Grieme – Downtown Car Display Audi Club of Western PA Christopher Mannozzi – Downtown Car Display Austin-Healey Club Greg Farrell - Walnut Street Car Show Basically British Car Club Joe Baird - Walnut Street Car Show Buick Club of America Don Privett - Waterfront Car Show BMW Club – Allegheny Chapter Maryann Speer - International Car Show Classic Car Club of America Ron George - American Car Show Datsun/Nissan Z Club Mark Morrow - American Car Show Ferrari Club of Pittsburgh Mark Sheldon - European Car Show Fresh Air Volkswagen Club Meghan Speer - Asian Car Show Greater Pittsburgh GTO Club Ray Dichter – American Car Show Greater Pittsburgh MG Club Paul & Sharon Miller - Car Show Registration Greater Pittsburgh Mustang Club Bernie Martin - Italian Cortile Jaguar Club of Pittsburgh Andy Schor- Italian Cortile & Audi Club Jensen-Healey George Snyder – BMW Club Lamborghini Club of Western PA Michael Meehan - BMW Club Lotus Limited – Western PA Brett Sutton – BMW Club Mercedes-Benz Club – Pittsburgh Ray Sabo - Allegheny Rockets Oldsmobile Club Morgan Club Cliff Laschon – Cars N Coffee National Corvette Restoration Society Dwight Heron - Cars N Coffee North Hills Historic Car Club Roger Nehrer - Classic Car Club North Hills Sports Car Club Ed Kaczkowski - Audi Club Pitt Birds Thunderbird Club Ed Rice - Porsche Club PittStop MINI Club Tony Sciullo - Porsche Club Packard Club – Allegheny Region Mark Hanson – Porsche Club Porsche Club – Allegheny Region Don Johnson - Jaguar Club Porsche 356 Registry Bryan & Candy Williams - Jaguar Club Professional Car Society Jim Mastrianni - GTO Club Rolls-Royce Owners Club – Allegheny Region John Odrey - GTO Club Southwestern Area Mustangs of Pgh (SWAMP) Dexter Stoltz - WPTA 3 Rivers Model A Ford Club Albert Heiles – Three Rivers VW Club 3 Rivers Volkswagen Club Mike Cunningham – Fresh Air VW Car Club Vintage Triumph Register Dave Fabyonic - Mercedes-Benz Club Volvo Club of America Roger Zrimsek - Corvette Council West Penn Miata Club Bud Osbourne – MG Club & Countryside Tour Western PA Corvair Club Timothy Gilkey - Nissan/Datsun Z Club Western PA Corvette Club Council Tip Paul – Vintage Motorbikes Western PA Solstice Club Ryan Cruz – Downtown Car Display Western PA Triumph Club

2017 PITTSBURGH VINTAGE GRAND PRIX 74 ALLEGHENY CHAPTER BMW CCA The Allegheny Chapter BMW CCA is a long-time supporter of the PVGP. The Chapter takes pride in its fundraising efforts as well as bringing innovation and BMW Club excitement to its annual activities at the PVGP. The Chapter’s annual corral at Schenley is a “must- Racing with do” event on the national BMW club calendar and the corral has gained a reputation for annually featuring the PVGP different models made by BMW. That tradition continues this year as the Chapter celebrates the 5 series in BMW CCA Club Racing has been a part of the PVGP 2017. Plans are well underway for next year when the since 1998 when BMW was Marque of the Year and 35 club and the PVGP honor BMW as Marque of the Year BMW 2002s buzzed through Schenley Park. It was one and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 2002. of the most dramatic weekends of racing in our history! In addition to the cars, the Allegheny Chapter has When the PVGP added the Historics at Pitt Race Com- many other happenings in and around their hospitality plex in 2004 BMW CCA Club Racing was there with tent. Come over to the BMW corral overlooking turn their own race group, contributing to the racing excite- 13 to see a full range of vintage and modern machin- ment and our charities! ery, say hello to our sponsors, or talk to club members Club Racing sanctions a class for almost any BMW about their cars and experiences. ever converted to a race car. Club Racing Drivers chase Allegheny Chapter events are open to all years and a national championship determined by a points sys- models of the marque. The club hosts tours, social tem. Each year, Club Racing designates four national gatherings, and autocross. If you have an interest in events across the country where points are doubled. joining, please stop by the tent or visit the club online at alleghenybmwcca.org.

2017 PITTSBURGH VINTAGE GRAND PRIX 75 PORSCHE CLUB Anchoring German Hill, the Porsche Club has been one of the Grand Prix’s largest and most supportive car clubs since the beginning. Its members have played key roles in the growth and success of our organization. The Porsche Club boasts more members racing in the Grand Prix than any other group. It is a good thing they can watch the races from their display area. Porsche was the Marque of the Year in 1994, 2002 and 2011 and each time they set a new record for charitable funds raised by the marque. The last time they raised the bar to $73,500. Porsche will be the Marque again in 2021.

The club brings several hundred Porsches to the show and throws a catered Tailgate Party with a People’s Choice Concours. Each year the Club presents a feature model. This year, in honor of the 40th anniversary of the introduction of the Porsche 928, that model will be the feature car. Two very special cars will be on display – two preproduction press cars, VIN#1 and VIN#6. They will be surrounded by a large number of very special 928s. Learn more about the Allegheny Region of the Porsche Club at arpca.com.

2017 PITTSBURGH VINTAGE GRAND PRIX 76 The Western Pennsylvania BRITISH Triumph Club WPTA thanks all participants and spectators who have made it CAR DAY the success that it is, especially those who devote time all year British Car Day is the wonderful creation of the Western long to the planning and those who spend much of their day Pennsylvania Triumph Association (WPTA), and has been an directing participants’ cars to their assigned spots. annual show since 1981 and an integral part of the Grand Prix since 1987. • Now in our 38th year The British sports cars are meticulously lined-up on the • Dedicated to the preservation, restoration and enjoyment fourth and fifth fairways in the center the Golf Course on Sat- of the Triumph Marque and all British cars. urday. In this relaxed atmosphere, with blankets and picnic • Monthly activities such as driving events, group tours baskets abound and wine and cheese for the Austin-Healey and early morning runs. crowd, beer and conversation for the Triumph guys - participants don’t want the day to end. A group of hearty mem- • Annual group trip to “Import Carlisle” bers return on Sunday to form a gathering near their tent to • Annual group trip to Watkins Glen in New York watch the races. British Car Day is one of the country’s largest displays of • Annual Tune-Up Clinic the Empire’s rolling heritage. 500 cars, representing 50 dif- • We drive them ferent classes from Rolls Royce to the Morris Minor, come impeccably cleaned and restored and vie for one of the If you would like to join the club show’s highly coveted awards. visit www.wptriumph.org for an The WPTA has donated $136,000 in their 31 year associa- application tion with the PVGP. We are honored and appreciative that they choose to hold their British Car Day event in conjunc- tion with us.

2017 PITTSBURGH VINTAGE GRAND PRIX 77 ITALIAN CORTILE

The Cortile has become one of the highlights of our car shows at the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix. Cortile is Italian for “Courtyard” and it’s befitting the name because of the gorgeous Italian cars that sit in front of The Pittsburgh Golf Club promontory. The Cortile features the best of Italian design, with sports cars from Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, Fiat, Lancia, Lamborghini and Maserati. On Sunday, the party moves to the newly renovated Westinghouse Pond to watch the races negotiate the exciting hairpin turn. Each year the Cortile selects a Proiettore Macchina; a Marque or model to highlight for our annual event based upon factors such as historical significance, unique local interest or brand resurgence. Alfa Romeo is the 2017 Proiettore Macchina. Alfa Romeo has a legendary history, made up of great designers, racers, victories and revolutionary innovations. Alfa Romeo holds 5 World Champion- ships, 11 Mille Miglia wins, 10 Targa Florio wins, four 24 Hours of Le Mans wins, 17 European Touring Car Championships and is the foundation on which all Italian motorsports got it start. Alfa Romeo was founded as A.L.F.A. which stands for Anonymous Lombard Automobile Factory in 1910. In 1915, the company came under the direction of Neapolitan entrepreneur Nicola Romeo and in 1920, the name of the company was changed to Alfa Romeo. On Saturday, be sure to stop by the Cortile around lunch time. They will be announcing the winners of the Cortile Cup as well as hosting some of the PVGP Italian Race Car Drivers. The newest Alfa Romeos from Ron Lewis Automotive Group, and Ferrari’s from Al- gar Ferrari will be on display.

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MINI CLUB MINI of Pittsburgh along with the PittStop MINI Club will stage a parade of 200 Mini’s into Schenley Park on Satur- day morning. They gather at the MINI of Pittsburgh tent at Turn 13 for lunch and a full day of races and activities under the shade of the oak trees. It’s a party atmosphere with the roar of race cars entering the golf course portion of the track. MINI was the Marque of the Year in 2004 and 2014 and is one of the most popular cars on the show field as well as on the track! Look for Mini Coo- pers in Group 3 as well as the MINI Track Cars between races in the Park. Many thanks to the entire team at MINI of Pittsburgh for sponsoring the tent.

2017 PITTSBURGH VINTAGE GRAND PRIX 80 CARS “N” COFFEE

The exotic cars displayed by Pittsburgh Cars ‘N’ Coffee have quickly grown to be one of our most popular car displays. The PVGP appreciates the incredible cars this group brings every year. With Cars ‘N’ Coffee displaying on one end and the Italian Cortile on the other, the 18th hole at Schenley Park has become the place to be for high end automobiles.

Started in 2010, Pittsburgh Cars ‘N’ Coffee has grown to become Western Pennsylvania’s most well-known exotic and modern performance automotive enthusiast club. The concept of waking up on a Saturday morning, grabbing a cup coffee and hanging out around beautiful pieces of sheet metal and carbon fiber has definitely grabbed hold in Pittsburgh. It’s a laid-back atmosphere with respectful automotive enthusiasts gathering every other Saturday at Generoasta Coffee in Wexford, north of Pittsburgh.

2017 PITTSBURGH VINTAGE GRAND PRIX 81 MOTORBIKES

AT THESince 2012 motorbike PVGP friends, British Bike Exhibit this year. Concours-worthy bikes from collectors and enthusiasts have BSA, Triumph, Matchless, Velocette, Sunbeam, Norton met on the hill above the serpen- and Triton. 20 bikes will be on display over the weekend. tine of Pittsburgh’s Schenley Park We want to thank Tip Paul and the Moto Guzzi Club during the PVGP. Participants take for establishing the PVGP Vintage Motorbike Show and in the vintage races and car shows growing it into a thriving event. Tip is stepping down as from one of the best vantage points in the park and the director of the event after 5 years, but he promises to enjoy a picnic under the cool shade of the trees. be there with his bikes…he deserves a chance to sit back The Ohio Valley BSA Owners Club, with great help and enjoy what he has helped create. from Bud and Barb Kubena, are staging a can’t miss,

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EachLARRY year the Grand SMITH Prix Car Show AWARD Committee awards the Larry Smith Award to the person who best exem- plifies the sprit and commitment that Larry showed for many years as the driving force and spirit behind our car shows in the early days. His passion for cars was exceed- ed only by his love for people and a desire to see them enjoy their cars. The International Car Show at Schenley Park is the direct result of Larry’s work. Bob Speer has been the captain of the Car Shows and a leader within the PVGP for over a decade. The Larry Smith award was given in the early years of the Grand Prix and Bob revived it in 2007. Bob is shown presenting the Larry Smith Award in the photos below - this is a case where the man giving the award deserves it as much as those who receive it! Congratulations to all the winners.

Recent Larry Smith Award Winners 2016 Cathy Dernorsek Cathy has done so many things since she started in 1985, it’s hard to know where to start. Her ever present smile greets visitors as they enter Schenley Park where she di- rects traffic into the car shows. Be- hind the scenes she serves on the Executive Committee and chairs the Volunteer Committee. She also leads the security efforts during the Schenley Park event weekend.

2015 Greg Farrell Greg has been a key part of the Grand Prix since 1997. He has served on our Executive Commit- tee along with his wife Christine. Greg was the Car Show Chairman for many years and currently is the captain of our popular Walnut Street Invitational Car Show.

2014 Meghan Speer Meghan manages the Asian Car Show and has an eternal smile on her face the entire race weekend. Meghan works year round on the management of the car shows with her parents, Bob and Mary Ann (Meghan is in the center). She began volunteering in 2000 and each year she improves the Asian Car Show.

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THE SIX SENSES OF THE AUTOMOTIVE EXPERIENCE By Matthew Little

We have five basic ways of collecting information, using sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch guiding our brain to shape what we like and dislike. When it comes to cars, understanding how this works goes a long way in understanding why there is such a wide range of automobiles, car clubs and motoring lifestyles. The images accompanying this article will provide visual clues to this and for many, they will even trigger memories of cars owned as well as driven. These senses are so powerful that imagery alone can bring on a variety of memories to recall sounds, smells, tastes, and vi- sions of where you were and what you felt at the time. The bright colors and lines of cars from the 1950’s caught my eye early. I loved how vibrant they were and how the almost excessive chrome trim accented the lines and overall design. As I became more interested, I started to notice and appreciate small details.

2017 PITTSBURGH VINTAGE GRAND PRIX 88 The sound of a car can be as much a drawing card or identifier as anything. You can tell a lot from an exhaust note as well as the sounds emanating directly from the engine. Some of us can even offer a very good guess as to what car is approaching, just from the sound. The sounds that a car makes causes me to never turn on a radio during a drive, allowing me to appreciate the experience. That may be truer of vintage cars over new as it is much easier to hear their auditory clues. You can hear the shifts, the suspension, the tires, the engine, and the exhaust note allowing a deeper immersion into the ride. Cars are filled with smells, textures and touch points providing cool feelings as well as warmth. Various met- als and wood trims, vinyl and leather provide a level of comfort and connection to the machine. And whether you realize it or not, you are experiencing the sense of taste when you are around and driving vintage cars. It’s the art of motoring in general. The love of cars may not just very subtle. Often it is tied to what you smell and be a practical thing, but rather something that engages can trigger a memory that gives you a fondness for the all of the senses and solidifies our passion. moment. Enjoy the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix this year. While The sixth sense is when you take all five and put them you are out and about, see how many of your senses together, making an impact on your heart. It is where are activated as you experience the event. I think you you create your final connection to a specific vehicle or will be surprised.

2017 PITTSBURGH VINTAGE GRAND PRIX 89 PATRON PARKING Long-time Grand Prix fans know that on Sunday - Race Day, Patron Parking is an ideal place to watch the races. This long-standing tradition certainly has a life of its own, thanks to our exuberant Patrons who park on the golf course to watch the races from reserved spaces overlooking Turns 16 through 18. Be- fore the afternoon races begin, Patrons are invited to take a parade lap of the racecourse in their own vehicles. Patron Parking is a big fundraiser and plays a major role in creating the ul- timate Grand Prix experience at Schenley Park, but it’s also a lot of fun for the casual spectator who finds themselves within the thicket of the revelry. Picnics, tailgate parties, and some very lavish and well-catered celebrations blanket the fairways as Patrons blend together. Prizes are awarded annually for Most Outstanding and Coolest Parties. Single spots are $200 with discounts available for multiple purchases.

PATRON PARKING SPOT Dante Bongiorni E124, 125, 126 David Boyer D110 thru 115,115a John Breese E131 Bart Buckley LC6 & 7 Matthew Butkovic B44 Jill Chapman B39, 40, 41 John Gloninger took over as Chair in 2012 and with Michael Couch LC15, 16, 17 the help of an enthusiastic team continues to fine tune David Cross F141 and improve the experience. Buddy Davis F148 thru F157 Ben Dereume B27 thru 33 PATRON PARKING COMMITTEE Andrea Dodasovich LC12 & 13 John Gloninger – Chair Frank & Georgia Dzura A1a &1 Jeffrey Eisenberg PPP Heidi Hess – Registration Marlene Elliott G173 Joy Balentine – Registration Carl Erb E126 Scott Glace – Parking Coordinator Micki & Paul Faller A25 Janel Capezzuto – Volunteers Hope Feldman E138 thru 140A CaroleAnn Krause – Volunteers Kirk & Sondra Fisher E130 Paul Martino – Parade Rich Genszler A3 Lou Nudi Jeffrey Glace A9 John Gloninger AB1 Blaine Popp Judith Guise D90 Rob Fedorka Jayson Harmrick AB2 Bill Kirk Judith Heinsberg D90 Michael Hills C72,73 PATRON PARKING VOLUNTEERS Robert Hurley LC18 & 19 Lynn Banbury Becky Torisky Mickey Hutchko D100 & 101 Lorale Clark Melissa Morgan George Jacoby LC4, 5 Lucy Gloninger Mary Wildman Ron Jankowski C77 Amanda Bruscemi Rich Szyjko Joseph Kabara B38, 39 Dick McCandless Charlene Henry Arthur Kerr C82 Tony Venturino Salia Warren William Kirk LC20 thru LC32 Sean Parker Claudia Wendel James Knapik F147 David Hergenroeder Jenny Brumbaugh Erika Knowles A11 Al Ingham Joyce Opferman Charles Kral F146 Hope Feldman George Kusevich A15 Carl Marbury E127, 128, 129 PATRON PARKING SPOT Jan McCoy A14 Andrea Altieri G164, 165, 166 Brian McCreary C80 Barrie Athol AB 3, 4 John McFadden C79 Tower Auto G180, 181, 182 James McLaughlin B26 Chris & Laila Avetta C51, 52, 53, 54 Gregg McQuade A19 Carl Bahling F158,159,160 Brian & Amy Miller A2 Dotti & John Bechtol LC8, 9, 10, 11 Lois & Terence Miller D91 Patty Beck G171, 172 John & Jack Miller B43

2017 PITTSBURGH VINTAGE GRAND PRIX 90 PATRON PARKING SPOT Rich Miller A16 Bill Miller A18 Alan Miller D102 thru 109 Jennifer Mrzlack C76 David Murray LC1,2,3, Jason Uhler - Mustang Club C55 & C56 Michael Nudi D89 Louis Nudi C48A - C50 / D89A- D91 H. Ward Olander A21, 22 Catherine Orlando G186 Blaine Popp D92 - 99 / E116 - 121 Samuel Pratt C60, 61, 62 Mike Price C63 thru 71a Maryanne & Robert Purdy F143 Aaron Rath G183, 184 185 Drake Roberts A17 Frederick Roberts A4, 5, 6, 7 Raymond Ruyak F162 163 163A Mark Seymour B47 B48 Michael Slomkoski C81 Stephen Snavely B45 & B46 Christopher Spina AB11 thru 15 Jim & Kathy Stout - PIRC A12 James Thompson A23, 24 Steve Waldschmidt AB1 Roy Warren C78 Tom Watson A20 Jesse Weimer AB5 Tim West A13 Bill White B33, 34, 35, 36 Frederick Williams A8

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Michael Beach 2007 Glen Beatti 2014 OUR GRAND Kent Beaver 2013 John Bechtol* 1984 VOLUNTEERS Dotti Bechtol* 1984 Our volunteers are grand and they Donna Bell 2006 are what sets the Pittsburgh Vin- Tom Bellay 2005 tage Grand Prix apart from other Timothy Belleau 2009 vintage race events; actually from David Benedict 2008 almost any major event in the Rick Bennett 2006 Lois Bennett 2016 country. Our success and growth Richard Bennett 2016 have been sustained through our C.R. Bennett* 2004 dedicated army of volunteers who Corky Bennett* 1992 stage the event and make it pos- Roy Bergman 1997 Rudy Beyer 2003 sible. All of our Race Week festivi- Betsy Beyer 2003 ties and also efforts throughout Raymond Bilecky 2012 the year are staffed and run by Chris Blackwell* 1995 these incredible volunteers. The Bradley Blinkhorn 2012 Rob Copeland 2004 David Faber 2014 Ramona Corey* 2005 list that follows is of active regis- Gurney Bolster 2004 David Fabyonic 1985 Clara Bolster-Foucault 2005 Joseph Cortese 2016 David Fagan 2016 tered volunteers, including the Bob Borgo* 1985 Daniel Cox 2016 Raymond Falcsik 2013 year they started. We launched a Hank Boucher 2015 Jeffrey Coyne 2011 Greg Farrar 1985 new program to rebuild our vol- Beth Ann Brady 1992 Monica Craig 1984 Geoff Farrar 1983 unteer database so the below list Sherry Brady 2013 Eric Cramer 2013 Greg Farrell* 1997 Craig Brallier 2007 Katherine Crawford 2007 Alice Fatherree 1984 is not comprehensive. Tom Branson 1997 Sam Cromwell 1994 Nola Fein 2016 Kaleigh Branson 2010 Meridith Croucher 1994 Rebecca Feinberg 2016 Ezekiel Braun 2013 Dean Croucher 1998 Hope Feldman 2008 Renae Breskovich 1987 Ryan Cruz 2011 Mary Ferrainola 1984 Michael Breskovich 1995 Michael Csonka 1996 Jill Ferrainola 2000 Scott Briggs 2011 Brian Cynamon 1987 Ronald Ferrainola 1986 Lisa Brignoni 2014 Barbara Cynamon 1987 Lynne Figgins* 2005 Michael Brocks 2016 Renda Cypher 2015 Chris Fisher 2015 Gretchen Brocks 2016 Barry Darin 2016 Alex Fitzgerald 2016 Lauren Brodt 2006 Carol Davidson 2009 Susan Flament 2008 Zach Brodt 2006 Jon Degurski 2015 Nancy Ford 1998 Virgil Brown 2015 Michael DelBianco 2014 Greg Ford 1998 Tyler Brown 2016 Barbara DelBianco 2004 Mallorie Ford 1998 Jenny Brumbaugh 2016 David DelBianco 2006 Kristen Ford 2013 Amanda Bruscemi 2016 Emilio DelBianco 2004 Tom Ford 2013 Austin Bryan 2016 Steve DelBianco 2004 James Forkin 1985 Randal Bryant 2016 Ray Dembowski* 1993 Rachel Forman 2007 Kathleen Buccigrossi 2012 Megan DePaul 2010 William Forman 2007 Bart Buckley 2009 Jack Dernorsek 1998 Bruce Foster 2013 Volunteer / Year Started Kim Buckley 2009 Cathy Dernorsek* 1985 Norman Franke 2012 Thomas Adebiyi 2016 Heidi Buckley 2013 Richard Dick 2008 Roger Friday 2000 Kola Adebiyi 2016 Anthony Buzza 2007 Raymond Dickter 2000 Norman Friedrich 2002 Mark Albers 1989 Reanna Buzza 2007 Aage Din 1983 Terrau Funk 2013 Robert Allbery 1984 Sheri Buzza 2007 JIm Dix 2010 Christi Gaus* 2015 Rachel Allio 1994 John Cancro 2016 Leon Dixon 2004 Frank Gaus* 2015 Alexis Allio 2015 Carole Ann Capezzuto 2010 Brian Dodge 1990 Deborah Gawlas 2014 Cassandra Allio 2016 Janel Capezzuto 2010 Charlie Dolan 2010 Stan Geier 2005 Vincent Amatangelo 1998 Chris Carlisle 2002 James Dolan 2015 Fraser Gensler 2008 Steve An 2007 John Cassidy* 1996 Andrew Doller 2006 Gary Gentile 2000 Tammy Anderson 2016 Mary Cathcart 1985 Regis Donovan 1998 Hannah George 2015 Debra Andreas 2001 Zachary Cavender 2016 Sally Donovan 1998 Brenda George 2004 Kip Andreas* 2001 James Cenna 2015 Melanie Dorn 2016 Ron George* 1994 Beth Anselm 2003 Susan Chabal 2004 Chad Dorn 2016 John Gera 2007 AJ Anselm 1994 George Chabal 1998 Abby Dorrance 2008 Susan Gera* 2007 Lorraine Aronson 1983 Cindy Champ 1999 Karen Douglas 1999 Michael Gerace 2013 Dillion Asher 2016 Regis Champ 1983 Robert Dudeck 2016 Olivia Gerace 2013 David Badger 2000 Charles Chapas 2010 Mark Dunkerley 2016 Lauren Gezo 2009 Miriam Bailey 1991 Mary Lee Chapas 2010 Caroline Duxbury 2004 Michael Gezo 2008 Joe Baird 2012 Charlie Chocks 2016 Jeff Duxbury 2004 Jim Gezo* 2010 Jessica Baker 1983 Allen Christian 2010 Alice Easly 2015 Kelly Gezo* 2010 Don Baker* 1983 Rita Christner 2005 Myra Eck 2012 Bruce Gezon 2002 Joy Balentine 2004 Ray Christner* 2000 Hunter Eckhardt 2012 Richard Giammanco 2016 Lynn Banbury 1984 Matt Cillo 2012 George Ehringer 1990 Kenny Giehll 2000 Eric Banford 1983 Rick Cillo 2012 Jack Eiler 2015 Dianne Gigler 2013 Kevin Barnes* 2016 Cara Cillo 2002 Roni Erath 1985 Jodi Gill 2009 Robert Bastone 2016 Lorale Clark 2007 Carl Erb 2016 Lesley Ginsburg 1992 James Battaglia 2012 Gary Coddington 2016 Brenna Erzen 2010 Robert Ginsburg 1992 Ken Baumgart 2016 Mark Connolly 1983 Carol Erzen 1983 Scott Glace 2012 Kari Baumgart 2016 Mike Connolly* 1983 David Erzen Jr. 2005 Chris Gladish 2010

2017 PITTSBURGH VINTAGE GRAND PRIX 94 2017 PITTSBURGH VINTAGE GRAND PRIX 95 Barbara Hutzelman 2012 William Kristoff 1983 Jim Mastrianni 2010 Jeffrey Hutzelman* 1994 John Krivan 2016 Lee Matchett 2016 Kenneth Ide 2016 Sean Kunkle* 2009 Walt Matenkosky* 1983 Randy Ide 2016 Jenny Ladd 1995 Donna Mathias 2007 Al Ingham 2016 Chris Lakomy 2016 Eric Mathias 1987 Francesca Ionadi 2016 Sam LaManna 2005 Dave Matthews 2013 Daniel Ireland 2016 Rocco Lamanna* 2010 Rick Mauro 1997 Patrick Irwin 2017 Rick Lambert 2015 Victoria Maze 2015 Scott Ishler* 2007 Philip Lapic 2007 Richard McCandless 2010 Keith Jackson 2016 George Larson 1988 Dan McCann 2002 Lucy Gloninger 2010 George Jacoby 1994 Clifford Laschon* 2012 Michael McCloskey 2013 Katie Gloninger 2006 Ken Jeremiah 2000 Jody Lazzini 2013 Jan McCoy 1984 John Gloninger* 1983 Don Johnson 2007 Carey Lehew* 1983 Michelle McCracken 2014 Kenny Goodwin 2016 Donald A. Johnson* 1990 James Leindecker 2011 Jake McCracken 2014 Dora Gordon 2012 Anthony Joint 2004 Gene Leis 2000 Jim McCullers 2009 Rebecca Gordon 2010 Rebecca Jones 2014 George Libby 1992 Donna McDonough* 1983 Michael Gordon 2007 William Jones 2014 Matt Libby 1992 Thomas McGrail 1983 Dorothy Gordon* 2003 Dave Jordan 2000 Deborah Liotus 2002 Gary McGuire 2012 Chris Granche* 1983 Michael Joyce 2010 Linda Lips 1991 Nathan McIntire 2013 Gail Green 2016 Becky Kaczkowski 2007 Colleen Lips 2004 Dan McNally 1986 Jim Green 2016 Amy Kaczkowski 2013 Matthew Little* 2008 Ian McVicker 2014 Jordan Gremba 2013 Mike Kaczkowski 2007 Wayne Long 2010 Diane McVicker 1983 Kelly Gremba 2003 Debbie Kaczkowski 2013 Stewart Long 2010 Woody McVicker 1983 Steve Grieme 2013 Marianne Meehan 2008 Michael Grigorovich 2016 Michael Meehan* 2008 Anthony Gropelli 2010 Fred Menzl 2001 Sarah Gross 2010 Harrison Merola 2015 Lynne Gross 2007 David Merritt 2016 Patrick Grudzinsky 2016 Ken Merusi 1990 Debbie Gruss* 1985 Michael Metropoulos 2015 Jacob Guttenplan 2015 Patricia Meyer 2006 Robert Habegger 2003 Larry Meyer 1995 Charles Hager 1983 Bradley Meyer 2007 Deborah Hager 1995 Mark Mikula 1995 Rachelle Hager 2007 Michelle Miller 1986 Ron Hager 2003 Sharon Miller 2003 Chuck Hager 1986 Paul Miller* 2003 Robert Hakel 2014 Julianne Molinari 2011 Raymond Hall 1985 Joseph Montuoro 2002 Karen Hanchett* 2010 Renata Mooney 1984 Rene Hankey 2014 Robert Moore 2013 Mark Hanson 1993 Melissa Morgan 2016 Melissa Harmon 2010 Christopher Morgano 2006 Laurie Harnish 2015 Giovanni Morgano 2012 Andy Harris 2016 Sharon Morgano 2013 Rachel Harrison 2013 Enolia Morris 2015 Jan Harvilla 2006 Edward Kaczkowski 2010 Chris Longo 2015 Brad Morris 2016 Dennis Harvilla 1985 Konrad Kammerer 1985 Vince Longo Jr.* 2000 Mark Morrow* 1989 Bill Haus* 1992 Jason Kaplan 2000 Jerry Longstreth* 1989 Andrea Morse 2014 Charles Hawkins 2016 Candida Kaplan 1983 Barbara Longstreth* 1992 Tom Morse 2014 Michael Hawthorne 1999 Barry Kaplan* 1983 Todd Lowrey 2016 Judy Moser 2014 Paula Hawthorne* 2005 Clare Kaufmann 1986 Steve Luskowski 2013 April Mosites 2010 Albert Heiles IV* 1997 Wayne Kaufmann 1985 Greg Lyczek 2014 Thomas Mueller 2012 Charlene Henry 2016 Steve Keblish 2006 Frank Machi 2008 Caitlin Murin 2002 David Hergenroeder 2005 Robert Keib 2012 Pat MacIntyre 1990 Ken Murin* 1991 Dwight Heron 2015 Marty Keller 2014 Paul MacIntyre* 1984 Alex Murray 1983 Tait Hilbert* 1987 John Kerr* 1984 Sue MacIntyre* 2001 Elsie Murray 1983 William Hill 2006 David Kessinger 2016 Shelly Maiese 2006 Ed Myerson 2013 Nicholas Hills 2013 Regina Kettering 2006 Edward Major 1987 Roger Nehrer 2010 Mark Hillyer 2011 Alice Kilgore 1998 Edward Major II 2009 Francis Nellis 2016 Timothy Hively 2016 Gary Kincel 2016 Raymond Maliszewski 1989 Pam Nenno 2016 Valjean Hodek 2016 Michael King 1983 Lisa Malobicky 2014 Thomas Nenno 2016 Bob Hoffman 1983 Kathy King 1988 Tanner Mannella 2016 Richard Nester 2007 Gary Hoffman 1983 Pam King 2015 Renata Mannella 2016 Barbara Newman 2001 Dan Holmes 2003 James King 2016 Brittany Mannella 2016 Brenda Nick 2007 Brad Holmes 1996 Abby King 2010 Nicholas Mannella 2016 Robert Nick 1990 Catherine Hornstein 2016 William Kirk 2010 Christopher Mannozzi* 2011 Larry Hrabak 1988 Steven Kish 2010 Carrie Marcum 1999 Kristine Hughes 1993 Harry Kline 2008 Jeffrey Marcum 1998 Sandy Hulme 2008 Kathy Kline 2008 Dennis Marn 2000 Jeff Hulme 2002 Edward Knobloch 2016 Jeffrey Marsh 2001 Kevin Humiston 2016 Kristen Kohler 2016 Thomas Marshall 2012 Nathan Hupp 2013 Denny Koska 2005 Pam Martin 2007 Dwight Hutton 2008 Tom Kosmala 2004 Ian Martin 2007 Thomas Hutzelman 2012 Marc Koszak 2013 Bernard Martin* 2007 CaroleAnn Krause 2011 Paul Martini 2012

2017 PITTSBURGH VINTAGE GRAND PRIX 95 Joel Ribniscky 2016 Terry Schulz 2012 Clemmie Smith 1994 Ann Rice 2012 Debra Schurko 2014 Malcolm Smith 1983 Lee Rice 2014 Anna Schwartz 2010 Reid Smith* 2004 Ed Rice* 2012 Tom Schweitzer 1986 Kim Smith* 2000 Pamela Riley 1983 Tony Sciullo 2013 Eric Snatchko 2013 David Ringler 2008 Eric Scott 2016 Peggy Snavely 2015 Kelli Robbins 2015 Collin Scott 2013 Steve Snovak 2010 Frederick Roberts 2008 Gary Scott 2013 George Snyder* 2012 Bill Roberts Jr. 2015 Lloyd Seager 2006 Rick Sobek 2013 Amy Rocini* 2002 Ivan Segal 1983 Nathaniel Sohier 1995 Patrick Romano 2013 Fred Segal 1985 Ted Sohier* 1983 Pat Niemic 2013 John Romesburg 2010 Charles Selby 1995 Anthony Solazzo 2015 Bill Niznik 1996 Jarred Romesburg 2006 Cameron Selby 2006 Mary Solazzo 2015 Tiffany Nolan 2011 Bryan Ropar 1996 Isabelle Serbin 2014 Ray Sommer 2006 Colleen Noles 2005 Sarah Ropar 1996 Isaac Serbin 2011 Devan Sonafelt 2015 Tyrone Noles 2005 Vickie Ropar 1996 Hilary Serbin 2014 Kim Sonafelt 2015 Ron Notarius 2016 Joe Ropar 1996 Dan Shaffer 2006 George Sonnett 1986 Lou Nudi 2013 Ronald Rose 1983 Mohammed Shareff 2015 Sharon Sonnett 1986 Roy Nutter 1988 Eric Rose 2015 MaryAnn Shaul 2015 Thom Spagnol 2015 Michael O’Connor 2013 Tim Rosemeyer 2015 Jim Shaw 2007 Robert Sparrow 2016 Aneida Oakley 2015 Jennifer Ross 2013 Juliana Shayne 2002 Mary Ann Speer 1999 Eric Odinski 2016 Jared Ross 2013 Mark Sheldon* 2005 Robert Speer* 1984 John Odrey 2010 Bill Rossman 2013 Rhonda Shepard 2016 Meghan Speer* 1998 Bernard Ogline 2009 Jeffrey Rothman 2001 William Shepard 2016 Jody Speigle 2006 Joyce Opferman 2015 David Rowley 1996 Kimberly Shepard 1983 Richard Spring* 1983 Cindy Osbourne 2012 Allan Rubin 2006 Erin Shepard 2003 Paul Springob 2000 Bud Osbourne* 1986 Maxwell Stanfield 2012 James Painter 2014 Larry Steckel 1985 Nancy Palmieri 2015 Jeff Steele 1997 Sean Parker 2015 Carl Stenberg 1995 Alan Patterson 1983 Kyle Steranka 2016 Tip Paul 2010 Karen Steranka 2016 Chad Pcsolyar 2008 Megan Stewart 2006 Bob Peacock 1997 Donald Stewart 1983 Steven Pender 2002 Will Stewart 2000 Mike Pendleton 1994 Megan Stewart 2000 Erin Permar 2008 Pete Stipanovich 2012 Scott Permar 2008 Kathleen Stipanovich 2012 Bill Permar* 2007 Richard Stokoski 2016 Gary Peters 2007 Bill Stoler 2009 Max Peterson 2015 Josh Stolfer 2008 John Petruch 2014 Dexter Stoltz* 1998 Joyce Petruch 2014 Brian Strohmeier 2000 Douglas Philips 2016 Stephen Struebing* 1989 Nicholas Phillips 2016 Richard Studebaker 2016 Erin Phillips 2015 Keith Sturcken 2014 Josh Picozzi 2006 Bruce Stutzman 1987 Ted Pinsker 2013 Brian Sulo 2015 Robert Pokrywka 2008 Darinda Sutton 2015 Michelle Polaski 2008 Brett Sutton* 2005 Thomas Pompili 2005 Scott Rupert* 1985 Sharon Shigo 2015 William Swartz 2014 Margo Pompili 2005 Thomas Ruppel 2016 Keith Shigo 2014 John Sweeney 1983 Larry Pomposini 2013 Shawn Ryan 2010 William Shoerer 2013 Blaise Swiess* 2016 Marji Pomposini 2013 Daniel Sabol 2016 Christiana Show 2014 Rich Szyjko 2016 Blaine Popp 2013 Gigi Saladna* 2000 Dan Signorella 2016 Peter Szymanski* 1989 Yale Porch 1983 Eric Salminen 2012 Terry Signorella 1999 Don Tarbert 1994 Charles Porch 2016 Brian Salo 2006 Robert Siksa 2016 Jeff Taylor 1998 Randall Porch 2005 Michail Samodouroff 2016 John Simpson 1988 Daniel Taylor 2005 Joshua Porterfield 2016 Ray Santini 2008 Joan Simunick 2015 Heather Taylor 2015 Nicholas Porzczky 2009 Kathy Santora 2001 Timothy Singh 2016 Robert Tekeib 2016 Maxwell Praniewicz 2016 Lenny Santora* 1991 Michael Sipe 2016 Rick Terrill 2014 Maggie Pratt 2010 Karen Sarkis 2013 Casey Skiles 2007 Mark Thomas 2012 Ronald Presley 2007 Marshall Sarkis 2013 Terry Sklenar 2013 Aimee Thornton 2009 Lonna Presley 2007 Debbie Saville 1985 Norm Slipski 2016 Greg Timko 2009 Donald Privett* 2007 Joseph Scalamogna 2013 Tom Slobodnyak 2002 David Timmins 2013 Sally Pronesti 2016 Laura Scales 2016 Mary Slobodnyak 2016 Robert Timmins 2007 Samantha Pugh 2017 Timothy Scales 1991 Anna Slobodnyak 2002 John Putzier 1985 Lori Schibner 2015 Edward Slonchka 2009 Robert Quinlan 2008 Colby Schindel 2009 Joanne Smakula 1984 Ray Radezvick 2013 Michael Schindel 2009 Heidi Smakula 2013 Erin Rattenni 1992 Dave Schmidt 2016 JW Smakula 2016 Hailee Reed 2013 John Schmotzer 2010 Jerry Smith 2015 Kris Reid* 2005 Maggie Schmotzer* 2010 Melanie Smith 2008 Laura Reisinger 2016 Barbara Schoedel 2000 Kathleen Smith 1983 Jacob Reuter 2016 Paul Schoeneman 2013 Douglas Kent Smith 1983 David Rhing 2013 Andy Schor* 1989 Alan Smith 2016

2017 PITTSBURGH VINTAGE GRAND PRIX 96 Bill Wildman 2013 Davy Wildman 2013 Lucas Wildman 2013 Mary Wildman 2013 Anthony Williams 2009 Candy Williams 1986 Bryan Williams 1986 Roger Williams 2016 Eugene Williams* 1999 Harvey Wimmer 1987 Andrew Tkach 1997 Timothy Winkle 2013 Chuck Tobias 2014 Ian Wisbon 2013 Danielle Torisky 1983 Ken Wojnar* 2012 Rebecca Torisky 1983 Robert Wolfe Jr. 2006 Ben Torisky 2015 Russ Wolfgang 2007 Daniel Torisky* 1983 Ken Womak 2016 Jesse Torisky* 1983 Manfred Woodall* 2010 Paul Towsey 2006 Ed Woods 2008 Tucker Trainor 2009 Harvey Woods 2005 Melissa Trax 2016 Toni Wooley 2013 Frank Trebel 2011 Aimee Wyant 2012 Nadine Tripodi 2015 Joshua Wyant 2013 Nicole Tripp 2011 Helen Wylie 2012 Trithip Trivino 2016 Bob Wyner 1987 Jeff Trzeciak 2013 Danny Yanda* 1983 Ron Trzeciak 1992 Phillip Yasko 2016 Marleen Tucker 2016 Rob Young 2012 Nancy Tullar 2009 Toby Yurko 2015 Kenneth Tullar 2008 Mike Yurko 2016 Tony Tumminello 2010 Bob Yusko 2009 Chris Turko 2015 Bill Zack 2009 Jason Uhler 2013 Ava Umenhofer 2015 Robert Unger 2013 Brian Urban* 2010 Kayla Varney 2016 Dillon Varney 2016 Chad Varney 2016 Karen Varney 2016 Emilio Veneziano 2015 Tony Venturino 2013 Gregory Vincent 2009 Andrei Voicu 2007 Peter Walker 2007 Will Walker 2016 Les Walter* 2016 Eric Zagrocki* 1998 Austen Waltman 2016 Chris Zappa 2012 Calla Wang 2016 Lou Zimmerman 1988 Glenn Ward 2013 Roger Zrimsek 2005 Joseph Weaver 2004 Dennis Zundel 2008 Matthew Wehrle 2011 Donna Zundel 2008 Amy Weinstock 2004 Rose Yost 2015 Maxine Weir 2015 Sunny Yost 2015 Robert Weir 2015 Kevan Young 2009 Jeff Weiss 2005 Rob Young 2012 Roy Wendell 2016 Toby Yurko 2015 Kaye Wentling 2003 Bob Yusko 2009 Adam Werkmeister 2015 Bill Zack Jim Weslager 2004 Eric Zagrocki* 1990 Bruce Wesley 2016 Jordan Zakroczemski 2015 Jeff White 2013 Aaron Zalee Karen White 2013 Chris Zappa 2012 Cheryl Wilber 2015 Michael Zappa 2005 Erika Zeranski Oliver Zeranski Philip Zimmer Louis Zimmerman 1992 Alice Zimmerman Ray Zograpias Ed Zombek 2009 Doug Zortea Jacque Zortea/Houston Roger Zrimsek 2005 Dennis Zundel 2008 Donna Zundel 2008 * Operating Committee

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came to organizing and supervising a potentially high- risk activity like a car race – even one in which drivers are instructed not to go “ten-tenths” – we would need trained, experienced, and responsible officials to take control. So, we turned to a group who’d been doing this for more than 30 years: Steel Cities Region of the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA). And, that’s where most of the “race-side” volunteers have come from since the beginning. They’re in Race Control, on the flag stations, driving pace and safety cars, setting up the course, timing and scoring, con- ducting racecar tech and safety inspections, and han- dling the paddock and the grid. Many of them are former racers themselves, and many have brought their family members along through the years. One of those SCCA folks who was involved in the earliest planning sessions before the first event, and today remains right in the heart of the operation for both race weekends, is Chief Safety Steward Barry Ka- plan. Barry’s a favorite racing buddy of mine, since he was my mentor when I began SCCA road racing in the early ‘80s. He’d already been a racer’s crew, and had done some racing himself. So, when he volunteered to help me as crew, coach, and tow-driver, I was most grateful. Barry helped me to a couple of minor SCCA championships, and those remain very special to me. Barry moved through the ranks of SCCA, working in most areas of specialty – tech, grid, pit & paddock, corner worker – and that means he was away at races many weekends. Luckily, like so many other SCCA folks, his growing family was happy to come along. And when the Vintage Grand Prix became one of the SPECIAL VOLUNTEER: regular dates for SCCA workers and officials, they joined in. Barry is now the local SCCA Chief Safety Steward, BARRY KAPLAN - and he holds that position for the Vintage Grand Prix, too. While he can be seen behind the wheel of his KEEPING Safety Car, or on the radio net checking track conditions, other members of the Kaplan clan are hard at work elsewhere. His wife, Candy, worked the grid at US ALL SCCA races for years, and handled driver and worker registration for the PVGP in the eighties. Son Jason SAFE has been an important part of the flagging & commu- By Ted Sohier nications team for both for SCCA and the PVGP. You’ll likely find him wearing a headset in Race Control this This is a volunteer-run event, and volunteering at weekend. Daughter Kim joined her mother in regis- the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix is truly a fam- tration for years, and pitches in to deliver lunches to all ily matter. Fully one-third of the volunteers for the the corner workers during the Schenley Park weekend. PVGP have family members who are also volunteer And now Kim’s daughter, Erin, has joined her mother workers or officials. So, where do they come from? in registration and lunch duties. Three generations spending time together (although you’ll seldom see them together at the event – When the very first discussions were held about the they’re too busy) helping run one of the nation’s finest possibility of a vintage car race here, in the early 1980s, vintage car events. There are lots of family stories here it was realized that the event would need a profession- at the PVGP, for it truly is a family affair. al-grade crew to run the actual on-track activities. We could train volunteers to do many tasks, but when it

2017 PITTSBURGH VINTAGE GRAND PRIX 100 VOLUNTEER TRIBUTES The PVGP isn’t cars — it is people. And in the last year, we’ve lost two people who both made the event, and made it well known — Race Director Jim “Rocky” Farrar and Media Director Steve Weber.

JIM “ROCKY” STEPHEN FARRAR WEBER Most visitors to Schenley Park on a PVGP weekend Steve started volunteering with the Grand Prix back in aren’t aware of the impressive amount of work that’s 1986, and served as its media director for the last three gone into the conversion of the roads of this beauti- decades. On Schenley Park Race Weekend, Steve could ful city park into a safe and challenging race course for be found behind the press desk on the clubhouse vintage cars. We see the concrete barriers, the miles porch, or behind the wheel of a golf cart speeding re- of fencing, stacks of hay bales, the corner worker em- porters, photographers and videographers to all cor- placements, but we don’t see how they got there, or ners of the park. He was the face of our organization, who put them there. both to national motorsport media and to local media. And, that’s just fine with the crew of volunteers who’ve And, he was the perfect person for the job -- he was made the plans and done the work. They’re in it for the gregarious with a never-ending grin; he seemed to satisfaction of a job well and safely done, for the ongo- know everyone, and had a story about most, which he ing success of this unique event, and not for kudos or was delighted to share. recognition. Steve’s daughter, Jenifer Rose If one person embodied that spirit, it was Jim “Rocky” Weber, will sing our National Farrar, our longtime Race Director, who passed away Anthem during the Opening suddenly and unexpectedly last fall. A lot of people Ceremonies at Schenley Park. do a massive amount of work behind the scenes, but Jenifer sings regularly with the it could be argued that no one worked any harder than Pittsburgh Opera Chorus. Cur- Rocky. He didn’t only direct the construction of the rently, she is appearing in the race course and then its return to public roads after the dual role as the Mother and the event, but he was right there in the middle of the action Witch in Pittsburgh Festival Opera’s production of Han- – planning and meeting, then lifting, toting, pushing sel & Gretel. Jenifer is the founding director of Opera and shoving racecourse barriers; answering questions, On Tap-Pittsburgh, bringing opera to small venues and solving problems, and making sure the operation of the opportunities to local singers. race was safe and secure.

Rocky with his sons Geoff and Greg

Rocky was a quiet man who loved the event, and worked to make it a success. It was a significant part of his life for more than a quarter-century, and our memories of Rocky will continue to be a part of the life of the PVGP, not only because of his quiet leadership and strong work ethic, but also because his two sons, Greg and Geoff are valued volunteers as well.

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CHECKERED FLAG WINNERS Don Brown served on our Executive Committee for Over the past eight years 20 years as our Government Liaison and as part of the we have waved the check- race-side team that plans and manages Race Weekend. ered flag for outstanding “Downtown Brown,” as he was known to friends, thou- effort 71 times. The list sands of volunteers, and the City of Pittsburgh, was the continues to grow because face of our event to many City officials and employees. the PVGP has hundreds of He was also our Chief Starter, waving the green and volunteers and support- checkered flags at our event. ers who give an incredible When Don passed away in 2009 the PVGP present- amount of time and effort ed a checkered flag to his family. What started out as each year. All of our 1,000 a gesture to honor our Don has turned into a Grand volunteers do an incred- Prix Tradition. The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Asso- ible job – we’re going to ciation now awards checkered flags to recognize the need more flags! extraordinary efforts of its volunteers and partners.

Jake Zoller – RR Donnelley Print Partner Tip Paul - Vintage Motorbike Show Captain 2014 Cathy Dernorsek - PVGP Executive Committee, Volunteers and Security Ted Sohier - PVGP Executive Committee and Race Announcer Tait Hilbert - Chief of Grid 2016 Winners Don Johnson and 2016 Winner Stan Geier Dean & Meredith Croucher - Chief Stewards Steve Struebing Paul Miller - Car Show Committee and Registration Matt Little - Official PVGP Photographer 2009 Ron George - American Car Show Captain Don Brown – Executive Committee and Chief Starter Mark Sheldon - European Car Show Captain John Kerr – PVGP Executive Committee and Logistics for all Events Mark Morrow - American Car Show Captain Dan Torisky – Founder and Operating Committee Rich Haeflein - Shop ‘n Save Sponsor 2010 2015 Jim Burke – 2010 Poster Artist and contributing artist for 20 years Meghan Speer - Asian Car Show Captain and Operating Committee Dave & Pam Finney – Thunder Run Motorcycle Captains Bud & Cindy Osbourne - Countryside Tour Captains 2011 Ray Christner - Transportation Captain and Operating Committee Donna McDonough – PVGP Executive Committee and Chief Registrar Eric Zagrocki- Allegheny Chapter BMW Club and Operating Committee Maggie Schmotzer – PVGP Board of Directors and Blacktie Chair Bill Permar - Allegheny Chapter BMW Club and Operating Committee Regis Champ – AVS Chairman and PVGP Board of Directors John Putzier - Presenting Sponsor GPADF Chris Sandvig – PVGP Executive Committee and Race Program Editor Michael Schindel - Competition Committee, Flashlight Drags and Racer Cliff Laschon - Cars N Coffee Captain and Operating Committee 2012 Don Baker - Timing & Scoring and Operating Committee Paul & Sue MacIntyre - PVGP Executive Committee, Merchandise and Kick-Off Rallye Les Walter - Timing & Scoring and Operating Committee Jeff Duxbury - Schenley Park Golf Course Superintendant George Jacoby - Outgoing Chairman of the PVGP Board of Directors Jerry and Barb Longstreth - Merchandise, Car Show Committee and Marque of the Year Bill Seaman - Race Course Construction and Media Bob Speer -PVGP Executive Committee and Showside Director Bill Stoler - Race Photographer Ron Mahoney - 2012 Poster Artist 2016 2013 Ramona Corey – VIP Pavilion Captain John Gloninger - PVGP Executive Committee and Patron Parking Captain Stan Geier – Board of Directors and Sponsor Don Privett - Vendor Village Captain and Waterfront Car Cruise Captain Don Johnson – Jaguar Club and Race-side Volunteer Deborah Liotus - Executive Committee and Treasurer Ken Murin – Competition Committee and Race-side Volunteer Vince Longo Jr. & Christopher Longo - MINI Track Rides Founders Amy Rocini – Executive Committee and Merchandise Sales Rocky, Geoff & Greg Farrar - Race Course Set-Up and Tear Down Ed Rice – Porsche Club Representative and Sponsor Bill Haus - PVGP Executive Committee and Historics Race Director Gigi Saladna – Board of Directors and Black-Tie Gala Committee Bernie Martin - Italian Cortile and Social Media Director Tom Schweitzer – Outgoing President British Car Day, Car Club Committee Richard Spring - Downtown Car Show Captain Steve Struebing – Race-side Volunteer, Operating Committee Joe and Vicki Ropar - Flagger/Corner Worker Captains Steve Weber – On-Site Media and Operating Committee Ray & Kristine Dembowski - Corner Workers Danny Yanda – Competition Committee and former Board member Dan Taylor – PVGP Board of Directors and Sponsor 2017 PITTSBURGH VINTAGE GRAND PRIX 103

Chief of Pit Lane – Carey Lehew Chief Starter – Keith Manning PVGP RACE OFFICIALS Chief Registrar – Donna McDonough Chief Scorer – Don Baker Chief of Timing – Jeff Hutzelman Chief Race Announcer - Ted Sohier Chief of Test & Tune - Danny Yanda BMW Race Group – Mark Connolly & Brett Sutton Pace Cars - Mark Connolly, A. J. Anselm and Geoff Farrar Driver Committee - Michael Schindel, Ken Murin, Joe Teplitz and Chris Longo Kick-Off Rallye Rallymaster - Bruce Gezon Assistant Rallymaster - Rick Beatty Rallye Chairman - Paul MacIntyre

Photo by Marsha Green Assistant Chairs - John Kerr and Pete Szymanski Competition Director – John Bechtol Competition Committee – John Bechtol, Michael Schindel, William Swartz, Ian Wisbon, Christopher Zappa, Mike Connolly, Bill Haus, Donna McDonough, and Ken Murin Schenley Park Vintage Races Race Event Director – Bob Borgo Assistant Race Directors - Chris Granche, Bill Haus, Ken Murin, Brian Urban Chief of Technical Inspection – Tivvy Shenton Chief Steward – Dean Croucher Operating Stewards - Mike Connolly, Roy Bergman, Ty Noles and Meridith Croucher Chief Safety Steward - Barry Kaplan Chief of Pit Lane – Carey Lehew Black Flag Steward – Mike Connolly Chief Starter - Keith Manning Chief of Grid – Tate Hilbert Chiefs of Flagging & Communications – Ray Dembowski Chiefs of Paddock - Bob Borgo and Ken Murin Assistant Chief of Paddock - Steve Struebing Chief Scorer – Don Baker Chief of Timing – Les Walter Chief Course Marshal – Walt Matenkosky Chief Registrar – Donna McDonough Chief of Motorcycle Security – Karen Hanchett Chief of Race Radio – Chester “Corky” Bennett Pace Cars - Mark Connolly, A. J. Anselm and Geoff Farrar Track Orientation – George Vapaa and Manley Ford Chief Race Announcer - Ted Sohier Driver Committee - Stefan Vapaa, Nate Scigliano and Jim Southwood

PVGP Historics at Pitt-Race Race Event Director - Bill Haus Competition Director - Michael Schindel Assistant Race Director/Competition/Paddock Chief - Ken Murin Assistant Race Director /Chief of Paddock – Bob Borgo Assistant Race Director - Chris Granche Assistant Race Director - Brian Urban Chief of Technical Inspection – Tivvy Shenton Chief Steward – Dean Croucher Operating Stewards - Mike Connolly and Meridith Croucher Chief Safety Steward - Barry Kaplan Black Flag Steward – Mike Connolly Safety Car Coordinator - Geoff Farrar Chief Course Marshal – Larry Steckel Chief of Flagging and Communications – Ray Dembowski Chief of Grid – Steve Struebing

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INSIDE RACESIDE

OPERATIONSBy Jeff Hutzelman Have you ever wondered what it takes to put on a race like the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix, or who all those people are on the other side of the fence and what exactly are they doing? Maybe you’ve wondered what drives anyone to stand out in the hot sun, or pouring rain, all weekend. Or perhaps you’re thinking about how you could get closer to the action by joining them. They are our race side volunteers, a dedicated group of 400 individuals that plan, stage and run the largest vintage race event in the country. Here’s the inside story of what they do and how you can join them.

FLAGGERS The most visible volunteers on our race course are the Corner Marshals, also known as Flaggers who are stationed at 20 corners along the course to alert drivers of changing conditions on the track. They are placed so that at least one flag station can be seen from every part of the track. This allows them to be Race Control’s “eyes and ears” on the course, reporting incidents, requesting assistance, and re- laying instructions to drivers by displaying the appropriate flags.

2017 PITTSBURGH VINTAGE GRAND PRIX 108 RADIO Amateur Radio operators, (typically known as ‘hams’) licensed by the Federal Communications Commis- sion, provide radio communications between Race Control, flag stations, and other key locations on our Schenley Park course. When the PVGP first began back in 1983, Amateur Radio provided a necessary substitute for the wired intercom systems in use at more traditional tracks. Today, while other tracks have switched to commercial radio systems, our hams continue to provide reliable communications despite the challenging terrain of Schenley Park.

STARTERS Starters are responsible for displaying the well- known green and checkered flags, but also for much more. It’s the starters who keep track of both the current leader and the number of laps completed, which allows them to know not only when to wave the checkered flag, but to whom. Starters may also display flags to call particular cars into the pits due to rules violations or mechanical problems. COURSE CREW Emergency Services volunteers are trained in medi- cal response, fire fighting, and vehicle recovery. They’re staged at various points along the course, ready at any moment to respond to emergencies, re- move disabled vehicles, and return the course to a safe condition, often with little or no disruption to the ongoing race. Our volunteers affectionately refer to themselves as the “coarse crew”.

RACE CONTROL Race Control, located at the start/finish line, is the nerve center of the operation, staffed primarily by a communicator and several stewards. The communicator is the radio voice of race control, who receives reports from flag stations, issues instructions, manages the radio traffic, and keeps track of what is going on at any given time on the track. Stewards are responsible for making decisions about what is hap- TIMING & SCORING pening on the track, enforcing the rules, and insuring Timing & Scoring keeps track of individual car laps the safety of all participants. and records their times. During Saturday’s practice and qualifying runs, times are used to determine grid positions for Sunday’s races. On Sunday, Timing & Scoring keeps track of both times and places so

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PIT MARSHALS Pit Marshals are responsible for controlling traffic in the pits and in pit lane, and ensuring the area is safe. They direct cars coming in off the track to the proper location and directing drivers wanting to go back out onto the track. that scores may be given to each driver in both his car class and in the overall race finish. This is accom- plished using a combination of computer systems with radio transponders and a traditional manual system utilizing time cards, stopwatches, and a “lap chart” which shows the position of every car on every lap of the race. These are also the officials who produce the race results distributed during and after the race weekend. PADDOCK Volunteers in the Paddock begin working as early as Thursday and then through the weekend, setting up the paddock, organizing race cars, making sure the REGISTRATION Volunteers at Registration handle check-in of all driv- area is safe, and directing cars from the paddock to ers, crew, and race officials during the race weekend. the grid and back. They keep a list of everyone who is participating in the event, including emergency contact information, and issue the wristbands and other credentials that allow access to the track and support areas. The Chief Registrar usually works for months prior to the event getting all competitors entered into a database, preparing for on-site registration, and passing data along to Timing and Scoring for use in race results.

As you can see, there are a lot of different jobs needed for a suc- GRID cessful race. We’re always in search Officials on the Grid are responsible for organiz- of volunteer officials to work in ing cars before they go out on the race track at the any of the areas mentioned above, beginning of a session. They insure that cars are in both at the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix and the proper order according to their qualifying times, at other racing events organized by Steel Cities check that each car has been inspected and that the Region, SCCA. To learn more or to volunteer, visit driver is registered, and perform last-minute safety stcscca.com/workers. checks such as verifying that gloves, helmets, and re- straints are in use where required.

2017 PITTSBURGH VINTAGE GRAND PRIX 112 TRACK SECURITY On Friday and Saturday nights at Schenley Park, nearly 100 volunteer motorcyclists provide security on the racecourse and racecar paddocks. The PVGP greatly thanks these wheeled guardians for their outstanding dedication since 1992 and their lead volunteer Karen Hanchett. Christian Motorcycle Assn. Goldwing Road Riders Assn. Pittsburgh Area SportBikes Mon Valley Hog Pittsburgh Rider Club Rolling Thunder VFW Post 214 – Lawrenceville Freedom Riders Various ABATE Chapters PA Motorcycle Safety Program

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REVIEW & PREVIEW 2016: SUNSHINE AND JAGUARS

By most accounts, 2016 was one of our best events ever. We donated a record $405,500 – this was the sixth year in a row and the 10th time in the last 12 years that a new record has been set, bringing our 34 year charity donation total to $4,752,000. Jaguar was the Marque of the Year and benefitted from the flawless weather. A record 3,200 cars were on display at Schenley Park and all events were full. The racing was exciting on both weekends. For the first time we expanded the Historics at Pitt Race to a 3-day race that saw some great racing. We introduced the “Leg- ends of Schenley Park” program to recognize racers who have competed in the Park for 15 or more years.

CELEBRATING BMW O’FEST IN PITTSBURGH Next2018 year will mark the Grand Prix’s 36th Anniversary. Race Week will run from July 6 through 15 with July 14/15 Race Weekend in Schenley Park. The PVGP will help BMW celebrate the 50th An- niversary of their model 2002. These iconic cars will race on both weekends and will be featured throughout Race Week. The Kastner Cup, for Triumphs, is coming to our PVGP Historics on July 6–8.

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