It’s time to get revved up for the Coatesville Invitational Vintage Grand Prix – it’s back and better than ever! The crew at Milanese Remodeling has been a proud sponsor of this fun event since its start and we are excited to return after a year off. The Grand Prix is the ultimate experience for history buffs, car enthusiasts, and race fans. So come join us as the City of Coatesville closes down the streets for vintage cars to earn their rightful place on the asphalt, September 15th – 18th, 2022.
Schedule of Events
The Grand Prix kicks off with a party and ends with a race that history won’t forget!
- Thursday, September 15th, 6 pm to 9 pm – The Grand PRIXview Party at Brooklawn. Kicking off the weekend with our sell-out party at Brooklawn, the historic home of committee members Crosby and Nancy Wood, Join other CIVGP enthusiasts for a fantastic evening of socializing, light fare, cocktails, and entertainment at one of Chester County’s most storied historical estates! Get tickets.
- Friday, September 16th, 6 pm to 9 pm – Coatesville Cruise-In. Friday Cruise-in FREE event featuring vintage cars, trucks, and special interest vehicles. The public is invited to cruise in their hot rods, and classic and restored cars, and can park their vehicles on Lincoln Highway between 1st and 5th streets where spectators can get an up-close look.
- Saturday, September 17th – Coatesville Invitational Vintage Grand Prix. The Coatesville Invitation Vintage Grand Prix is the only event of this type, featuring vintage race cars and motorcycles navigating a 2.2-mile course throughout the city streets of Coatesville. The Start/Finish line is located at 3rd and Lincoln Highway. The first group starts approximately at 9 am and each vehicle group runs in the morning and afternoon heat, concluding with an awards presentation at 4 pm! This event is FREE to spectators.
Grand Prix Driving Groups
Find a great spot along Lincoln Highway to watch all the action of the day. This epic motorsport event is free to the public and will be fun for the whole family!
- Group 1: 1900-1950 Open Wheel Race Cars
- Group 2: 1950-1977 4- and 6- Cylinder Race Cars
- Group 3: 1950-1977 6- and 8- Cylinder Race Cars
- Group 4: 1900-1977 1- to 4- Cylinder Race Motorcycles
- Group 5: Nostalgic Street and Race Motorcycles
Download the Course Map
Excitement of Years Past
This event has been a thrill for families for many years, and we are so excited to be a part of it for their 6th annual! Check out the video of the first Coatesville Grand Prix from 2016.
Join Milanese for Three Days of Family Fun
Whether you come for one day or all three, this vintage auto race is sure to be a great time for individuals and families! Join the Milanese team for a great kick-off to fall in Coatesville.