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

[John Hasty]

I'll be there too. I was told by one of the organizers if you have a big rig
you should get there before 5 on Thursday. We are staying at a hotel on Forbes
can't remember the name.

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On Apr 24, 2013, at 4:38 PM, Scott Janzen <sjanzen at me.com> wrote:

> 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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