2015 - Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix

 2015 Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Sponsorship Opportunities A Race Where Everybody Wins! The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix, presented by the Greater Pittsburgh Automobile Dealers Foundation, is recognized world-­‐
wide as our country’s largest vintage racing event and the only one held on city streets. 150 racers compete over a treacherous 2.3 mile circuit lined with hay bales, stone walls, phone poles and curbs. They participate for the sheer joy of vintage racing with no prize money, but they are all winners to us. In 2015, we present a 10 day festival of vintage racing, car shows and motorsport activities. 200,000 spectators attend our Schenley Park weekend and nearly a quarter million witness the entire race week. Please sponsor or participate in our event and be a winner too! 1,200 volunteers give their time to organize and stage this incredible 10-­‐day event. These dedicated volunteers work year round to constantly improve the event and increase the donation to charity. Since 1983 Grand Prix has donated nearly $4 million to charity. The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Association’s mission is to produce a world-­‐class vintage racing event to raise funds for the Autism Society of Pittsburgh and Allegheny Valley School. These two fine organizations have partnered with us since 1983. The foremost voice and resource of the nation’s autism community Autism is a neurological disorder that impairs behavior and communication. More than 4,000 families in Southwestern PA have children with autism. These families are often overwhelmed by the enormous task of discerning and providing for their complex needs. Existing solely on donated funds, The Autism Society of Pittsburgh addresses the needs of these children through a comprehensive array of information, advocacy and referral services, which are provided to their families by the caring professionals and service providers who work with them. This includes creating, developing and improving programs and approaches in diagnosis, treatment, education, training and social adjustment. Typical are the SPEAK Program (Summer Program for the Education of Autistic Kids) which has served over 1,500 children since 1974 and Spectrum Charter School now in its fifth year, combining classroom education with on-­‐site job training so students age 13-­‐21 can graduate into competitive employment. The Autism Society of Pittsburgh is a chapter of the Autism Society of America. Life-­‐long opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities The mission of Allegheny Valley School (AVS) is to provide quality programs and facilities to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live with purpose and dignity, and to provide opportunities and choices for them to grow and function at their full potential as independently as possible. AVS has been providing services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1960. Founded in a spirit of compassion, Patricia Hillman Miller established AVS to care for 10 children for whom a closing orphanage, The Pittsburgh Home for Babies, had been unable to find adoptive families. Today, AVS provides a home and vital services to more than 900 children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Most clients also have multiple physical disabilities, medical complications and some have behavioral management needs. Residents live in carefully supervised settings including community group homes, campus environments, apartments and family living/life sharing arrangements. Each person is cared for with individualized services ranging from physical, occupational and communication therapies to special education and vocational training. AVS is headquartered in Coraopolis, PA and operates more than 125 programs and facilities in Allegheny, Beaver, Bucks, Butler, Dauphin, Lebanon, Mercer, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties. 2015 Race Week Schedule Our Race Week events raise awareness and build excitement for the featured car shows and vintage races through the streets of Schenley Park on the July 18 & 19 weekend. Kick-­‐Off Rallye Sunday, July 5 noon – 5:00 pm The PVGP Kick-­‐Off Rallye is an enjoyable road trip through the streets of Pittsburgh. Car enthusiasts match their driving skills against each other. The public is invited to enter or just watch this "mystery course" Road Rallye. First car is off at noon from the Schenley Park Visitor’s Center. Rallye ends at Spaghetti Warehouse in the Strip District with a buffet meal; trophies are awarded and stories are traded. PVGP Historic Races at Pitt-­‐Race July 10-­‐12, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm A weekend of historic racing and motorsport activities at newly expanded Pitt-­‐Race Complex in Beaver County. Drivers compete in morning qualifying heats to determine their starting positions for the afternoon feature races. Admission is $15 per day. Charity Rides, Karting and Flashlight Drags are also part of the activities. Black Tie & Tailpipes Gala Friday, July 10 7:00 – 11:00 pm The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix throws a giant gala to kick off our 10 day event. Our blacktie party has become one of the hottest tickets in Pittsburgh during the summer. In 2015 we are holding the event at South Hills Country Club in Whitehall. Tickets are $250 each. Walnut Street Invitational Car Show Monday July 13, 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm This exclusive car show is nestled on Shadyside’s Walnut Street where several thousand shoppers view 125 rare, classic and exotic vehicles. Cars are invited to participate by invitation only and include show cars rarely seen at other car events. This is a prelude of the upcoming weekend’s International Car Show. Sponsored by Waterfront Car Cruise Tuesday July 14, 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Enthusiasm for the weekend’s street races starts to build at the Waterfront located in Historic Homestead, just 5 miles from Schenley Park. This fast-­‐growing event usually has 750 cars of all types including custom cars, street rods, imports, tuners, race cars and motorcycles. $5.00 donations are requested from cruisers to help raise money for our charities. Sponsored by Downtown Pittsburgh Parade/Car Display Wednesday July 15, 10:30 am – 2:00 pm With Race Weekend fast approaching the Grand Prix puts on a citywide car show in downtown Pittsburgh. Starting at 10:30 AM with a parade of 100 race and show cars departing the North Shore and winding through the city. Afterward the cars are parked at four distinct car displays at the U.S. Steel Building, PPG Place, Market Square and Point State Park. Grand Prix Tune-­‐Up at Atria’s/PNC Park Wednesday July 15, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm In addition to raising funds for our charities, this event is great fun! Atria’s at PNC Park hosts our car show on Federal Street and the Roberto Clemente Bridge. An auction and raffle showcase unique automotive and sports memorabilia items. Tickets available at the door for $40 per person and parking your show car on the bridge is available. Sponsored by Countryside Tour Thursday July 16, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Formed in 2012 this casual tour through the country sides of Pittsburgh has grown each year. This is not a competitive event but it is limited to cars made in 1983 or earlier. Lunch is included and is served at the Coventry Inn in Indiana PA. Sponsored by Car & Guitars Concert at Hard Rock Cafe Thursday July 16, 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm Come to Station Square during Race Week to rock on with the Grand Prix at the Hard Rock Café. This year’s event will combine the sounds of The Hawkeyes and Andre’ Costello and the Cool Minors. These are two of the more popular bands playing the Pittsburgh music circuit and can be heard up and down the radio dial. Both bands have been featured on WYEP, WDVE, and WXDX International Car Show at Schenley Park Weekend July 18/19 10:00 am – 4:00 pm 2,000 show cars cover the Golf Course over the weekend at Schenley Park. This is one of the region’s largest car shows of the summer. British Car Day is on Saturday only, but all other shows are displayed all weekend . Car owners can participate for the weekend and are displayed with specific manufacturer shows. Vintage Race Practice & Qualifying Heats Saturday July 18, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Our vintage race cars will be inspected and practice in the morning through the streets of Schenley Park and try to qualify for Sunday’s featured races in the afternoon. Vintage racing is an amateur sport where the entrants pay an entry fee to compete. Racers are divided into race groups according to engine size and year. Sports cars up through the early 1970’s are eligible Vintage Race Day at Schenley Park Sunday July 19, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Race Day begins with a roar as our country’s only vintage race contested on city streets starts at noon. Many drivers consider it the most challenging course they race worldwide. 7 vintage races 8 laps each. Vintage racers will be on the track at Schenley Park most of the morning, making final adjustments and tune-­‐ups in preparation for the featured races that afternoon. 2015 Event Promotional Activities Outdoor Advertising (must commit by May 1) Sponsors at or above Gold level ($15,000) appear in our outdoor advertising campaign. The Vintage Grand Prix received 42 full size billboards (30 sheets each) one month prior to the event: Target Population (18+ Adults) 1,873,759 Total Impressions in Target Audience 1,545,406 Total Campaign Reach 48.49% Total Campaign Frequency 6.8x Retail Value of 42 Billboards $59,050 Website This website is an excellent source of information. In 2014 the www.pvgp.org website received over 600,000 visitors who view an average of 2.7 pages for a total of 1.6 million page views. Half of our web activity occurs in June, July and August. The site has excellent results on search engines and has a very loyal audience. Extensive information on our organization and our events is easy to find. The site contains thousands of colorful images from recent events. Entry forms and online payment options are available for all of our events. Sponsor pages contain links to their selected websites and custom pages are created for sponsors that are interested. This new site is also linked to our extensive network of social media. PA Announcements Sponsor supplied 15 second promotional scripts are broadcast over the PA system at both Schenley Park and PIRC. Vast improvements have been made to the PA system and now “Voice of the Vintage” Ted Sohier can be heard clearly throughout the golf course and up in the pit/paddock. Banners Sponsors can display their own banners at both the Schenley Park and PIRC race weekends -­‐ in full view of 200,000 race fans. Sponsors must produce and supply their own banners and are responsible for hanging and removing them after the event. Race Week Programs This full color program is packed with information and well written articles about the Grand Prix. 7,500 full-­‐color Souvenir Race Programs are sold and distributed at all of our Race Week events. Sponsors can purchase ads individually or receive them as part of a sponsorship package. Program features a detailed listing of all drivers and race groups and includes coverage of all Race Week events and a spectator map of Schenley Park. Car Show Brochures
30,000 Brochures are created in January and passed out at the Pittsburgh Auto Show and at auto events and shows throughout the spring and summer. Supplies are also available for sponsors to distribute. Sponsors at the Silver level and above by mid February will have their color logo included on the back of the brochure. Volunteer T-­‐Shirts Sponsors at Silver level and above will have their logo included on the back of the official PVGP volunteer T-­‐Shirts worn by over 1,400 volunteers and supporters during the 10-­‐
day Race Week and for years afterward. Posters Race Posters (left) are sold at all Race Week events and online. Fans and auto enthusiasts have been collecting them since our first poster in 1983. Many of the early posters are quite valuable. Posters are displayed throughout the city to promote the event and provide additional acknowledgement for our sponsors. Sponsors at the Gold level and above ($15,000) by May 1 will have their logo placed on the bottom of all 3,000 posters. Promotional Posters (right) 3,000 of these 11” x 17” dual-­‐sided posters are distributed through the region to promote the event. Logos of Gold ($15,000) sponsors and above and event related sponsors are included. Social Media PVGP to promote your sponsorship during the year through our social media channels. The PVGP has 4,325 likes on Facebook and 2,300 followers on Twitter. On Pinterest we have 27 boards with over 1,800 pins and 700 followers and it is growing each day. Our incredible photography can be seen on our Flickr page where we have posted 3,000 images and a Flicker Group where members have shared over 2,500 images. Our YouTube Channel has dozens of exciting videos posted each year with thousands of views. Participation in our social media is growing each month and peaks in June/July. Facebook: Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix YouTube: OfficialPVGP Twitter: @PghVintageGP LinkedIn: Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Foursquare: PghVintageGP Flikr: Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix (PVGP) Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix at Schenley Park Spectator Demographics ATTENDANCE: 250,000 attendees for the entire 10-­‐day Race Week 210,000 attend the weekend races/car shows in Schenley Park 7,500 attend the PVGP Historic Race weekend at PIRC 35,000 attend the Kick-­‐Off Rallye, Gala and 3 Race Week Car Shows AGE/GENDER: Ages range from 16-­‐82 years old, the mean age is 47 Audience is 78% male EDUCATION: 77% have college degrees HOUSEHOLD INCOME: Median household income is $75,000 -­‐ $100,000 21% earn between $50,000 -­‐ $75,000 16% earn between $75,000 -­‐ $100,000 38% earn more than $100,000 per year OCCUPATION: 80% are either professionals or executive level HOME OWNERSHIP: 94% own their own home BUSINESS OWNERSHIP: 21% own their own businesses CREDIT CARDS: 99% have one or more credit cards 79% have four or more credit cards TIME/SPENDING: The average attendee stays 5 hours, 40 minutes at Schenley Park The average attendee spends $67.51 per day Direct spending impact of $11 million in Pittsburgh 72% have attended more than one Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix OVERNIGHT: 12% stayed in a hotel, spending an average of 2 nights GEOGRAPHIC: 20% -­‐ 41,000 from the City of Pittsburgh 68% -­‐ 142,000 from Western PA region (beyond Pittsburgh Metro area) 12% -­‐ 25,000 from outside Pennsylvania Source: 2006 Study by Impact Economics, LP. Entire study available upon request. 2015 Schenley Park Sponsorship Packages There is no other event like this in Pittsburgh, or the country – Imagine a beautiful park setting complete with rolling hills, shady trees and 2,000 show cars lining the fairways of Schenley Park watching rare vintage cars race through the streets to the delight of over 200,000 fans. The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix offers an extensive selection of sponsorship opportunities for your organization to become part of our celebrated event. Race Weekend at Schenley Park is the perfect venue for you to: entertain your customers; throw a party for your employees; raise awareness of your organization; showcase your product; or simply watch the races with friends and family. The best part is that all proceeds benefit charity. Most of our sponsorship packages have a provision for you to put up a tent or display on the grounds at Schenley Park. Each package has different allowances for the square footage of your area. The only package that includes a tent supplied by the PVGP is the Start/Finish Line. If you select a package and need help with arrangements the PVGP has partners to provide turnkey services for catering, tents, linens and whatever else you may need. We also welcome the opportunity to create a custom package to suit your individual needs. Start/Finish Line The start/finish line along Bartlett Street puts you at the center of race activities It’s a great vantage point to watch the races and the opening ceremonies. It is a short walk up the hill to the pit and paddock– to see the drivers and their cars. The sponsor is provided with a semi-­‐private fenced-­‐in area that includes a 20’ x 20’ tent with two 8’ banquet tables and four 6’ round tables with 35 metal folding chairs. You can upgrade chairs and increase tables and tent size and add sidewalls for an additional fee. You can also opt for tickets into our VIP Pavilion. Bronze This is an entry level package that provides sponsors exposure through the Race Program advertising, public address announcements and banner placement. The advantage is maximum impressions without the added cost of supplying and catering your own tent. Passes to the VIP Pavilion are included; this is an exclusive tent located inside turn 15 of the racetrack. Food and drink are complimentary. Silver This package is ideal for sponsors who want to economically entertain on the golf course. The 400 square foot tent allowance permits a 20’ x 20’ tent set-­‐up. This is one of our most popular packages with small and medium sized companies. Passes for the VIP Pavilion are also available as an option to hosting a tent. Gold Sponsors can erect a 20’ x 30’ or a 30’ x 30’ tent at Schenley Park or bring their own show properties. This package is the minimum required for any sponsor wishing to bring an 18-­‐wheel trailer. This is also a popular package for auto dealers and manufacturers wishing to display up to 8 vehicles. This package also includes the sponsor’s logos on both our show poster and 2-­‐sided promotional poster. Platinum This package is an upgrade from the Gold level for sponsors that wish to entertain at Schenley Park in a big way. Allowance for tent space is increased to 1,200 square feet allowing for a party sized 30’ x 40’ tent. Sponsor’s logo is also included on the 42 local billboards – one of our most coveted amenities. Premier This is a package for sponsors that wish to take full advantage of the hospitality opportunities at Schenley Park plus the promotional exposure with our billboard advertising partners. Square footage allowance increases to 1,600 and also allows for multiple locations of display materials or tents.
2015 Schenley Park Sponsorship Packages Package Cost Advertising Bronze $3,000 $1,000 $1,500 ½ Page Color yes $1,000 $1,500 yes $1,000 NA 400** 12 4 $1,500 $60 Pitt Race Amenities Single Day Passes to Historics PA Announcements Per Day Banner Placement 4 Premiums Official PVGP Posters Race Programs Lapel Pins Social Media Campaign Schenley Park Amenities Max Tent Allowance (Square Feet) Or Single-­‐Day VIP Pavilion Passes Banner Placement Single-­‐Day Flagstaff Hill Parking Passes PA Announcements Per Day Total Estimated Value to Sponsor Your Cost Est. Value Amenities ½ Pg Color yes Logo on PVGP Poster Logo on back of Volunteer T-­‐Shirts Logo on Lamar Billboards Logo on 25,000 Brochures (before 2-­‐1) $7,500 Est. Value Amenities Silver $5,000 Est. Value Amenities Race Week Program Ad Web Listing Start/Finish ½ Page Color yes $1,000 $1,500 $1,000 $1,000 $3,000 400 $4,000 25 2 4 2 $3,125 $500 $60 $200 35 3 8 4 $4,375* $750 $160 $400 $60 4 $60 6 4 3 $90 $200 $300 2 2 2 $20 $10 $10 2 3 2 $20 $15 $10 3 5 4 $30 $25 $20 $4,160 $2,500 $6,365 $5,000 $10,475 $7,500 yes * Estimated values for VIP Tent passes ($125 each) are not included in total estimated value calculation because the value for the tent is used. Additional passes can be purchased at $100 each ** 20’ x 20’ tent, tables & chairs are included and supplied by the PVGP. 2015 Schenley Park Sponsorship Packages Package Gold Platinum Premier $15,000 $25,000 Amenities Est. Value $40,000 Amenities Est. Value Amenities Est. Value 1 Page Color yes yes yes yes $1,750 $1,500 $5,000 $750 $1,000 1 Page Color yes yes yes yes $1,750 $1,500 $5,000 $750 $1,000 1 Page Color yes yes yes yes $1,750 $1,500 $5,000 $750 $1,000 Logo on Lamar Billboards Logo on 25,000 Brochures (before 2-­‐1) Social Media Campaign Schenley Park Amenities yes yes $1,000 $2,500 yes yes yes $8,250 $1,000 $2,500 yes yes yes $8,250 $1,000 $2,500 Max. Tent Allowance (Square Feet) Or Single-­‐Day VIP Pavilion Passes Banner Placement Single Day Flagstaff Hill Parking Passes PA Announcements Per Day 900 50 5 8 6 $9,000 $6,250* $1,250 $120 $600 1,200 70 6 10 8 $12,000 $8,750* $1,500 $150 $800 24,000 120 8 20 10 $24,000 $15,000* $2,000 $300 $1,000 8 6 5 $120 $300 $500 10 8 6 $150 $400 $600 15 10 8 $225 $500 $800 4 10 $40 $50 6 15 $60 $75 10 20 $100 $100 Cost Advertising Race Week Program Ad Web Listing Logo on PVGP Posters Logo on 2-­‐sided Promo Poster Logo on back of Volunteer T-­‐Shirts Pitt Race Amenities Single Day Passes to Historics PA Announcements Per Day Banner Placement Premiums Official PVGP Posters Race Programs Lapel Pins Total Estimated Value for Sponsor Your Cost 8 $40 10 $50 15 $75 $26,770 $ 38,335 $50,850 $15,000 $ 25,000 $ 40,000 * Estimated values for VIP Tent passes ($125 each) are not included in total estimated value calculation because the value for the tent is used. Additional passes can be purchased at $100 each. 2015 Individual Sponsorship Opportunities Winner’s Circle $15,000 Your name would headline the Winner’s Circles at PIRC and Schenley Park when we recognize the top three finishers in each race group on Sunday afternoon. This is a special place at the start/finish line where racers pull-­‐in with their cars and are interviewed over the PA system. Includes 15’ wide customer banner displayed as backdrop at ceremonies, huge web presence for all race results and display areas at both race weekends. Vintage Ride Experience Sponsor $7,500 During Saturday’s lunch break at Schenley Park on Saturday our race drivers are graciously offering rides on the track in their vintage racecars. Donations from spectators will go directly to charity. Your company is included as part of the name of this event which will be staged from below the VIP Tent on the golf course. PVGP Black Tie Gala Sponsor $1000 -­‐ $7,500 A unique Grand Prix party where auto enthusiasts, sponsors, racecar drivers, media and celebrities gather to toast Race Week. This black tie gala will be held at South Hills Country Club on Friday July 10. Sponsorship packages range from $1,000 to $7,500 and include tickets, recognition during the gala and amenities at Schenley Park. Driver’s Reception Sponsor $5,000 You and 10 guests can join drivers and their crews for a casual dinner gathering at the Schenley Park Café & Visitor Center on Friday July 17. The racers drive their cars on the track and park outside. This includes a large web presence within the drivers section of website and opportunity to promote your business at the reception. You will also receive 8 tickets to the VIP Pavilion at Schenley Park that weekend and a quarter page ad in the program. Shuttle Bus Sponsor Reserved by PTG $5,000 This is a unique opportunity to reach 200,000 spectators at Schenley Park. Have your company’s name and/or slogan displayed on the sides of our 15 complimentary shuttle buses that run continuously on race weekend. This opportunity includes six tickets to the VIP Pavilion each day and a half page ad. Sponsor must supply 30 removable decals, one for each side of the bus. Suggested size is 48” wide x 24” high. PVGP Historic Races at PIRC Reserved by Ford $15,000 This unique opportunity includes many of the amenities available through our Gold Sponsorship at Schenley Park and our Paddock Sponsorship at PIRC, plus the added benefits of being the main sponsor of our races at PIRC on Saturday July 11 and Sunday July 12. This package has tremendous value and name recognition. Your company name will be added in the name of the race in TV, billboard, web, newspaper and magazine advertising. Golf Cart Sponsor $5,000 All 75 golf carts used by volunteers, sponsors and media will feature your logo on the cart. Includes 10 tickets to VIP Pavilion each day at Schenley Park and of course…two complimentary golf carts for you and your guests. International Car Show Sponsor $7,500 Your name will appear on all advertising and banners for the Car Show on the Schenley Park Golf course on Saturday, July 18 and Sunday July 19. This sponsorship opportunity includes a 20’ x 20’ tent for your use at the entrance to the Car Show on the clubhouse side of the golf course. You can also get involved in judging and awards for best of show. Walnut Street Invitational Car Show Sponsor Reserved by Eyetique $10,000 This public event on Walnut Street in Shadyside on Monday, July 13 is an opportunity for spectators to see a diverse collection of historic sports and racing cars. This opportunity includes your name in the title and on advertising, 10 passes to the party immediately following the show at Mario’s East End Saloon You are also entitled to display 2 vehicles on Walnut Street and a presence at Schenley Park. Car Cruise at the Waterfront Sponsor Reserved by Guardian Storage $3,000 This event is held at the Waterfront in Homestead on Tuesday night, July 14 during PVGP Race Week. This is an opportunity for all car enthusiasts to bring their classic, antique and exotic cars for a show, reminiscent of the 1950’s car cruises. Over 750 cars and 3,000 spectators are expected. Downtown Car Display Sponsor $10,000 This public event is held at several downtown Pittsburgh locations on Wednesday, July 15 during PVGP Race Week and is an opportunity for car enthusiasts to parade their cars from the Station Square through downtown Pittsburgh for a show. This sponsorship opportunity includes four tickets to the VIP Pavilion each day of Race Weekend. Your company name will appear on all Downtown Car Show advertising and one banner can be displayed at each race site. Also includes space for up to three vehicles in show. Patron Parking Sponsor $10,000 A wonderful opportunity to reach our 250 Patron on Sunday, July 19 in Schenley Park. Your name will be included on all Patron Parking advertising and promotional items. This is a Sunday only event and includes a 20’ x 20’ tent at the entrance to Patron Parking and two complimentary Patron Parking spaces and participation in the Patron Parade for 6 vehicles. Your logo will also be included on the gift item. Kick-­‐Off Rallye Sponsor $5,000 Car enthusiasts match their driving skills against competent and competitive rallyists on Sunday July 5. The public is invited to navigate this “mystery course” through the streets of Pittsburgh starting at the Schenley Park Visitor Center in Oakland. As the sponsor your company name would be included in title and you would receive 2 free entries in the Rallye and reservations for up to 10 people at the picnic afterward. Kid’s Tent Sponsor Reserved by Ford $5,000 Sponsor a fun area for children and families to enjoy during the weekend. Activities include crafts, face painting, crafts, entertainment, popcorn and balloons. This sponsorship includes signage welcoming families to the tent on the golf course. Your logo will also be included in the Children’s Activity Area section in the Official Race Program. Grand Prix Tune-­‐Up Sponsor Reserved by Metz Lewis $10,000 Sponsor a great happy hour event at Atria’s at PNC Park on Wednesday, July 15 following our downtown car show. From 6 pm – 9 pm race cars will roar through the city streets and park on Federal Street and the Roberto Clemente Bridge for a spectacular car show and party. Includes 20 complimentary tickets ($40 each) to the event plus signage and a banner on the bridge. Also includes 16 single day VIP passes to our Race Weekend at Schenley Park. Recycling Sponsor $10,000 The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix is a green event and was certified as a Bronze ZIP Level of Achievement -­‐Zero Waste in Pittsburgh by Pennsylvania Resources Council in 2014. This sponsorship includes advertising amenities and passes into the VIP Pavilion. VIP Lounge at Pitt Race nd
$5,000 This is a new opportunity for 2015. The 2 floor of the Conference Center at Pitt Race Complex is available for the July 11/12 weekend races. The track has been expanded to 2.8 miles and will feature nearly 200 historic race cars including muscle cars, formula racers and a BMW-­‐Porsche Challenge. This is an air conditioned lounge with a view of the track. Passes into the track and VIP parking are included. VIP Pavilion Most sponsor packages include tickets to the Lamar VIP Pavilion as an option to erecting and catering your own tent. Lamar Hosts this special VIP Pavilion near turn 15 along the racecourse in Schenley Park. All amenities are included within the VIP Pavilion including food and refreshments. Linen covered tables and cushioned chairs are already set-­‐up with the comfort of a 2,400 square foot tent and trackside tables are provided for the serious race fans who want to get close to the action. Tickets are only available to sponsors and cannot be purchased separately. Sponsors can purchase additional daily tickets for $100 each. Relax in comfort under the spacious 40’ x 60’ tent and mingle with VIPs, media and other sponsors. Patrons are given a wristband that allows them to re-­‐enter at any time during that day. The VIP Pavilion is fully stocked with food and refreshments during the Race weekend at Schenley Park. Participating sponsors are permitted to hang their banners along the privacy fence and are welcome to entertain their employees or customers within the tent all weekend. Three new MINIs are decaled and displayed at Race Week venues. They also participate in events and take hot laps on the race tracks. Sponsors get their logos placed on the cars for the entire two weeks of Grand Prix events. This provides great exposure as well as a unique experience to put your guests on the race track in front of thousands of spectators. Cars appear throughout Race Week at Pitt Race -­‐ July 11/12, Walnut Street Car Show -­‐ July 13, Waterfront Car Cruise -­‐ July 14, Downtown Parade and Car Show Display-­‐ July 15 and on track at Schenley Park-­‐ July 18/19. Also includes 12 tickets for track rides between races at Schenley Park on July 18/19 weekend. Cars will take laps of track during the weekend and be parked trackside at a fully catered tent for sponsors and passengers. PVGP Historic Races at PIRC – 2015 Sponsorship Packages The PVGP presents the 12th year of Historic Races at Pittsburgh International Race Complex (also known as Pitt-­‐Race) on July 10-­‐12. This opening weekend features exciting racing with American muscle cars and the faster European cars from the 60’s and 70’s. There is also a race for modern BMW-­‐Porsche Challenge and a Formula Ford Cup race The venue offers a completely different racing experience at a dedicated track than the park setting of Schenley on the following weekend. The newly expanded 2.8 mile Circuit will challenge racers and excite the fans. This 400 acre Motorsports Complex is located 40 minutes northwest of Pittsburgh near Beaver Falls. It features a 36 foot wide North and South Circuit carved out of the scenic western Pennsylvania terrain creating an unmatched experience for spectators, amateur and professional racers. The acclaimed Wilson Circuit offers a 0.8 mile karting track. The 6 acre Vehicle Dynamics Area is ideal for autocross and new vehicle test drives. The PVGP Historic Races allow sponsors the opportunity to put customers behind the wheel for a unique driving experience during our race weekend. Package Cost Straightaway $2,000 PVGP Race Program Ad PVGP Web Listing Logo on PVGP Posters Logo on 1,200 Volunteer T-­‐Shirts Tent (supplied) Tables/Chairs Banner Placement (3’ x 8’ max.) PA Announcements Per Day Winner’s Circle $10,000 1/4 Page yes 1/2 Page yes 1 Page yes yes 20' x 20' 4/16 2 4 20' x 30' 6/32 4 4 yes 20' x 40' 8/40 6 6 yes 40' x 40' 10/80 8 8 5 2 10 4 25 6 50 10 Paddock $5,000 Business Card Single Day Passes Official PVGP Posters and Race Programs Serpentine $3,000 Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Association 1000 Gamma Drive, Suite 106 Pittsburgh, PA 15238 www.pvgp.org Dan DelBianco – Sponsorship Development 412 559-­‐3500 [email protected]