[Fot] Pittsburgh GP Vintage Race in July - MG vs Triumph

[Scott Janzen]

poking around the PVGP site, I ran across a notice from the Roadster Factory
that they are sponsoring an MG vs Triumph race on Saturday.  The notice said
20 laps, which would be a long race for Schenley Park.
http://www.pvgp.org/british-heritage-race-at-schenley-park-mg-vs-triumph-spon
sored-by-the-roadster-factory/

On Apr 23, 2013, at 9:40 PM, Mark Palmer wrote:


Scott,

Check the PVGP web site but I don't know if you can get into the paddock on
Thursday -- it may be still open to public traffic.  But it does get crowded
by mid-day Friday, the earlier you can get there the better.  Last year I
arrived around 2:00 PM and there were a few decent spots left, but going fast.
Noon would probably be better.  (timing inversely proportional to the size of
your rig)

Mark Palmer

To: VRG_NewsGroup at yahoogroups.com
From: sjanzen at me.com
Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 21:32:20 -0400
Subject: [VRG NewsGroup] Schenley schedule



I'm planning on doing this one this year - do you need to arrive thurs night
or is friday midday good enough to get situated in the paddock?

On Apr 23, 2013, at 6:27 PM, Mark Palmer wrote:



Jim -- and others looking for lodging,

The former Holiday Inn University Center (100 Lytton Ave) is now a Wyndham,
they just converted in March I believe.  Rate is $189/night, not exactly
cheap, but it is relatively convenient and they claim they have just renovated
everything.  As I recall, they charged extra for parking last year (Holiday)
but you can park on the street for free.  No room for rigs whatsoever.  Janet
likes this place since it is close to some shops and restaurants, the
university, and close enough for her to walk to the race if she decides not to
ride over with me every morning -- she likes the flexibility.

Ian had some good alternatives but I think they are in the same price range.

To get something less expensive, you may need to head out towards Monroeville
near the turnpike, I think there is Red Roof and other chains out there around
$100 - 120/night.  Monroeville is about 10 miles from Schenley but probably
takes about half an hour each way.

Remember if you use one of the official PVGP hotels, they make a donation to
the charities which is a nice plus.

Or -- I'll rent you my trailer for $50/night, sleeps 17-1/2 people based on
the GWVR (no potty though).

Mark Palmer


> --- In VRG_NewsGroup at yahoogroups.com, "jim_arnett" <jim_arnett at ...> wrote:
> >
> > Last year our regular hotel doubled their rates for the PVGP Schenley
weekend.  They have done it again this year, so we are looking elsewhere. We
don't need 'ambiance'. There will be four or five of us guys, just happy to be
there and to be together.
> > Cheap is good. The whole 'pit crew' is either retired or unemployed.  Not
too far from Schenley is good too.
> > Any recommdations?






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