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Panoz Cars Spotlighted, Daniel Panoz Honorary Race Director, July 22-23 Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix

The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix, on the roads of Schenley Park, is the second weekend of the 10 day Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Motorsports Festival.  At Schenley Park over 100,000 spectators will see Daniel Panoz honored for all his and his company's contributions to motorsports.  These include organizing the American Le Mans Series of 1999-2013 and creating the Panoz series of road and racing cars incorporating many advanced technologies.  Panoz cars had winning participation in international major races including Le Mans and Sebring.  The special recognition begins with a reception for Mr. Panoz the evening of July 21 at the Pittsburgh Golf Club.  During the Schenley Park weekend races he will be at a special Panoz Car display and at locations around the circuit.

The entire 10 day Festival begins with vintage races at nearby Pitt Race Circuit which includes this year's Shelby Convention.  Dozens of special parties, tours and auto shows are held in the city between the racing weekends to raise money for local charities. 

Info: www.pvgp.org.