Flag

Object number2007.133.1

Date2007

MediumVinyl; metal; ink

Credit LineGift of Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Association

Dimensions42.375 x 29.375 in. (107.6 x 74.6 cm)
InscriptionsIn the center, arranged in a circle, "PRESENTED BY / PITTSBURGH VINTAGE / [image of front of race car with "EST. 1983" on front bumper] / GRAND PRIX / SHOP 'n SAVE".

Hand autographed in black marker by Bobby Rahal; signature to the left of center logo.
Historical NotesCommemorative checkered flag from the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix. Collected to document this exciting Pittsburgh sporting tradition, which celebrated its 25th Anniversary in 2007. Starting out as a one-day race in 1983, the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix has now grown into a 10-day festival of car shows, parades, a Rally, a Black Tie Gala, and two race weekends. With 225,000 spectators, the Grand Prix in Schenley Park has become the nation's largest vintage race event and the only one staged on city streets. Its mission is to produce a world-class vintage racing event in order to raise funds to help provide residential care, treatment and support for developmentally disabled individuals in the Pittsburgh region. Because of the generous support and contributions from sponsors and the dedication of thousands of volunteers, they have been able to donate more than $2 million to charity through the Autism Society of Pittsburgh and Allegheny Valley School since 1983. Robert "Bobby" Woodward Rahal (born January 10, 1953 in Medina, Ohio) is an American auto racing team owner and former driver, spending most of his driving career in the CART open-wheel series, there winning three championships. He has won the Indianapolis 500 as both a driver and an owner.

Related institution Shop 'n Save Supermarkets

Related person Robert Woodward Rahal (born 1953)

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