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For Immediate Release
Volkswagen to be Featured as Spotlight Car at 2009 PVGP
June 28, 2009 - Volkswagen owners have been some of our most loyal, and fun groups to attend the Grand Prix, the Three Rivers VW Club has been a longtime car club partner." According to Bob Speer, PVGP Car Show Chairman, "Years ago the Grand Prix featured a Spotlight Car during the Schenley Park International Car Show. New and vintage models were featured in a car show. We decided to revive the concept this year and the VW was the first organization we contacted. They have been the anchor of our German Hill car show since the begining. We are pleased to help honor the marque."
The third fairway of the Bob O'Conner Golf Course at Schenley Park will be the new location for Volkswagen display in 2009. This is a much more visible area along Schenley Drive at the entrance to the car shows. The Pittsburgh area VW dealers will have a large presence with new cars, displays and a tent.
Aaron Simon, Sales Operations Manager for VW is looking forward to being a big part of the Grand Prix, stating "the Pittsburgh Area Volkswagen dealers are excited to be part of this great event. Being the Spotlight Brand brings a sense of pride for us and give us a chance to show off some our impressive new products. We look forward to seeing current and future Volkswagen customers at the Volkswagen tent." Aaron added "the Volkswagen TDI Cup Car will be making an appearance at Schenley, it is the actual TDI race car driven by our local Pittsburgh racer {Eric Morse} , Eric Morse.
The 19 year old Eric will be at the VW tent on Saturday and Sunday to answer questions and sign autographs."
The VW Jetta TDI Cup series pits young, up and coming drivers on 8 different road courses around North America in factory prepared race cars. The VW Jetta TDI Cup car is a slightly modified stock vehicle with race tires, brakes & suspension, plus roll cage and on-board fire extinguishing system. It runs as a support series with the American Le Mans, Grand-Am and World Speed Challenge, which are televised on the SPEED Channel. Check out more about Eric, his sponsors and the VW Jetta TDI Cup Series by logging onto www.ericmorseracing.com .
Volkswagen owners of all years and models are encouraged to participate. A $25 donation entitles you to a parkinging space within the spotlight fairway on Saturday July 18 and Sunday July 19. Pre-registered entrants will also receive a dash plaque ($5 value) and race program ($5 value)...it's the best deal in the Park sonsidering it costs $10 a day to park on Flagstaff Hill. You can register online.
Paul Springob, the fromer president of the Three Rivers Volkswagen Club, and longtime PVGP supporter will be managing the festivities in 2009.
Thanks to Aaron Simon and the local VW dealers www.PittsburghVW.com
For more information or photos please contact:
Daniel DelBianco/Executive Director
Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Association
1996 Ewings Mill Road, Coraopolis, PA 15108
email: ddelbianco@avs.net
Phone: 412 299-2273 Fax: 412 299-6701
The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Association is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization with a mission to hold a world-class vintage automotive event for charity. It is the country's largest vintage car race and the only one run on city streets.
