Pin, Promotional

Object number2007.133.24

Date2007

MediumMetal; Paint; Enamel

Credit LineGift of Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Association

DescriptionSilver pin with backing. Face features a circular part in the lower section, with an image of a car facing forward against a white background, surrounded by a black border with text. Black and white checkered flags on either side of the circle. Above the flags is a black background with red text in the center, and metal raised text on either side of this.Dimensions1 x 0.75 in. (2.5 x 1.9 cm)
InscriptionsAt top, "1983 / 25 / 2007". In lower center, in arc, "PITTSBURGH VINTAGE / GRAND PRIX";
Historical NotesCommemorative pin from the 2007 Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix. The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix, founded in 1983, is held in Schenley Park where racers guide their cars through the winding streets. The event, which tests both driver and machine, attracts racers from around the country who participate in the weeklong celebration that includes car shows and motor sport events. In it’s over 25-year history, the Vintage Grand Prix has raised almost $2 million for charity. 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. Collected to document this exciting Pittsburgh sporting tradition, which celebrated its 25th Anniversary that year.

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