This year only, we have a unique opportunity. Two premier automotive events are coming together, not too far away, in Pittsburgh! The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Motorsports Festival is a long-running, multi-week autosports extravaganza centered around a premier vintage racing event, but also including a long list of car shows, rallies, social events and charity fundraisers. This year Jaguar was selected as the featured marque for the PVGP, as it has been every ten years since 1986. In light of that fact, the Jaguar Club of Pittsburgh worked with Jaguar Clubs of North America to incorporate JCNA's annual International Jaguar Festival into the festivities. Here are the IJF event details; all these activities have been opened for registration in the last couple weeks. See the Registration section at the bottom of this article to view all the details and register for the various activities. Jaguars of all years and models are welcome at all activities.
Jaguar Marque Show at Schenley Park July 18/19 Weekend
Your $100/car Entry Donation includes:
- Parking spot with the International Jaguar Festival Display on the golf course all weekend.
- Weekend pass for driver and all passengers for the car show and vintage racing.
- Entry into the IJF Hospitality Tent on Saturday.
- PVGP Race Program, PVGP Jaguar poster, pin and sticker
- An all-day food pass is available for purchase ($60/person) on Saturday
IJF Concours d’Elegance – Saturday, July 18
Your $150/car Entry Donation includes:
- Entry in the IJF Concours on Saturday and Display in the Jaguar Marque Show on Sunday.
- All the other benefits shown above for the Jaguar Marque show.
When it’s available, you will need to complete the Concours registration form and send it in. Registrations may be limited by class size and the number of available judges. Registration entries will be tracked by date received, on a first-come, first-served basis
IJF/PVGP Attendance without a Jaguar to display
If you do not have a Jaguar to park at the show but plan to attend, you will receive a race program, pin, poster, and a weekend pass to Schenley Park for $35/person
IJF Dinner – Friday, July 17
You will not want to miss the official IJF Dinner, featuring Ian Callum as the keynote speaker. A sumptuous buffet will be served, preceded by hors d’oeuvres and a cocktail hour and cash bar. The Pittsburgh Golf Club sits alongside the Bob O’Connor Golf Course, where all of the weekend activities will take place. Participants arriving in Jaguars will be invited to park together in a special designated area, creating a striking display that celebrates the marque’s style and heritage. $90 per person.
IJF Slalom – Friday, July 17
An IJF slalom is planned be conducted at the Manheim-Butler Auto Auction, 4 miles from the Doubletree Hotel where IJF guests are staying. $35 entry per car. Jaguars of all years are eligible. Prizes will be awarded. More details to follow
IJF Rally Thursday, July 16
A morning Rally and afternoon lunch are planned; you can participate in the time-and-distance rally or drive the same route as an enjoyable tour. A lunch stop (at each person’s own expense) will be scheduled halfway. $15 per car, prizes will be awarded
Grand Prix Garden Party – Thursday, July 16
The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix planted the seeds for a fabulous new event in Schenley Park at the Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens alongside the race track. The party showcases a variety of cars. Registered Jaguar owners will have their cars displayed in a dedicated area. This Garden Party features palate-pleasing food stations, wine, Helltown Beer and bar cocktails throughout one of the nation’s oldest and largest Victorian greenhouses. Tickets are $295 per person
Registration
Registration is now open, click here to register for all activities, and the host hotel. This web page includes all the details for the weekend, including a registration link for the host hotel, the DoubleTree Hotel in Cranberry, at the junction of Interstate 79 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The discounted rate is about $190/night, including taxes. It will also be helpful if you register for the weekend on our own website just so that we know how many members will be participating and then we can coordinate travel plans and get-togethers.
JAGM Organizers: Gary Cunningham and Gary Hillebrand
