Pittsburgh Vintage Media Grand Prix
Pittsburgh, Penn. – The legendary GT40 turns 60 this year and a grand reunion is planned in conjunction with the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix’s Historic Races at Pittsburgh International Race Complex in Wampum, PA July 26 through 28, 2024.
The GT40 has been around for 60 years. It was the first American car to win the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans. The GT40 first raced in May 1964 at Nürburgring.
The mystique of this legendary car grows with time. This gathering will feature original Ford GT40 race cars, recreations and even modern day versions like the Ford GT. This is your chance to see them up close this summer in Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh Vintage Media Grand Prix
AutoventureUSA and the PVGP welcome presenting sponsors, Superformance and SAFIR GT40. Superformance LLC builds the only authorized GT40 under license from SAFIR GT40 Spares Ltd, who holds the GT40 trademarks and licensing rights. Together they have kept the legend alive and available for enthusiasts to drive and enjoy.
The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Historics previously hosted the successful national convention for the Shelby American Automobile Club in 2019 and 2023. The Pitt Race facility is ideal for staging major car shows and the challenging world class 2.78-mile track is ideal for GT40s that will have open track sessions and a dedicated race group.
Pittsburgh Vintage Media Grand Prix
The Reunion is welcoming all Ford GT variants, from the original 1964 Ford GT, which became the GT40 in both Mk I and Mk II versions, the Mk IV which won both races it entered, the reborn 2005-2006 Ford GT and the latest in the GT lineup, the 2017-2024 Ford GT. Ford powered, accurate replicas are welcome to attend.
Many famous and historic GT40s will attend, along with significant people involved in the development, racing and history of these fabulous cars. For information and details, visit www.fordgtreunion.com.
About Superformance – Superformance LLC has been a distributor of complete rolling chassis racecar replicas and continuation Shelby Cobras since 1994. Superformance products are aesthetically dimensionally correct and are engineered in the image of some of the most iconic classic sports cars. All vehicles are built under license from trademark holders including Ford, Shelby, GM and SAFIR GT40 adding authenticity and value.
Superformance has a longstanding relationship with Hi Tech-Automotive, the world’s largest specialty car production facility. Together, they have produced and distributed over 6,000 rolling chassis through 20 independent dealerships worldwide. The Superformance chassis is completely assembled and ready for a buyer to install any drivetrain of their choice. Superformance has an owner’s forum and a car registry. Information is available at Superformance.com, info@Superformance.com or by calling a dealer at (800) 297-6253.
About AutoventureUSA – AutoventureUSA, manufactures and distributes specialty parts primarily for Cobras, both original and replica as well as parts for the Superformance GT40s. It is wholly owned and operated by Rick Muck. Rick’s background includes a family Ford dealership that was founded in 1919. In conjunction with the Ford dealership, he imported and distributed the Autokraft AC MK IV “Cobra” in the 80’s after being involved with the certification of the car to US regulations. He operated a Ford oriented parts and restoration business after leaving the Ford Dealership. After becoming acquainted with Jim Price, the owner of Hi Tech Automotive and the Superformance brand, he became a Superformance dealer until his sale of the dealership in 2022.
About the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix – Founded in 1983, the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Motorsport Festival features two weekends of racing action. The first weekend is the PVGP Historics at Pittsburgh International Race Complex. The second weekend is racing through a 2.33-mile road course set on the streets of Schenley Park. Between our race weekends, we stage car shows, parties, road rallies, and a black tie formal. The PVGP is driven by 1,200 volunteers dedicated to staging the country’s largest and longest-running vintage race event. It is also a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization with a mission to provide residential care, treatment and support for people with autism and intellectual/developmental disabilities – donating $ 6.7 million to date to charity.
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