Our Kick-Off Rallye is truly the kick-off event of the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix. It’s like a scavenger hunt on wheels. Your score is determined by how close you can follow directions and stay within posted speed limits and reach the finish line. You also need to answer some trivia questions along the way. No experience is necessary, just have fun. For details email Paul MacIntyre or phone at 412 673-0998 (home).

The Rallye begins on South Craig Street in Oakland, between 5th Avenue and Forbes Avenue, and ends at the Spaghetti Warehouse at the corner of 26th Street & Smallman Street in the Strip District. Where it goes in between is anybody’s guess!

The entry fee for a team of two is $75.00

Truly unique to our Rallye is that it’s open to the public – the first 90 driver/navigator teams to sign up get to run in a timed race through the streets and neighborhoods of Pittsburgh and its suburbs. Come have fun, get lost or maybe even join the parade!

Rallyes, popular in Europe, are relatively little-known in American motorsports – that’s where we got the extra “e” on the end! A rallye master sets the course, which is designed to be completed at the posted speed limits. Then, a set of directions is drawn up for the participants. These directions can be simple or incredibly difficult clues. The key is to pass through all checkpoints on time – being late or early will penalize the driver a certain number of points. So, even of you speed, you still can lose. In true Grand Prix style, the finish line will hold a party and awards ceremony for the participants.