Media wrap up 2022 coatesville grand prix

The 2022 Coatesville Invitational Vintage Grand Prix was a roaring success!  The 6th annual CIVGP experienced many impressive successes including; a sold-out crowd at the Western Chester County Chamber's Thursday night PrixView Party,  the largest number of car enthusiasts coming to the Friday Evening Cruise-In, the first year of hosting the new Jeff D'Ambrosio Beer Garden and overwhelming enthusiasm for the area youth's first annual Soapbox Derby!

In her second year as Sponsorship Director, Lisa Thomas is very pleased to announce that our CIVGP Event Committee raised record sponsorship dollars, allowing the city of Coatesville to continue to host this premier event, which benefits Parks & Recreation initiatives.

In addition, the event garnered the attention of many of our region's major media outlets, including the Daily Local News, Vista Today, Telemundo 69 News and a segment on Kelly Drives, Fox 29 News!  Below is a sampling of  2022 Press Coverage

Coatesville Vintage Grand Prix Attracts Thousands of Spectators as Drivers Roar Through City Streets

Thousands flocked to the City of Coatesville for the sixth annual Coatesville Invitational Vintage Grand Prix. Fans were treated to the thrill of watching drivers of vintage racing cars and motorcycles dating from 1900 to 1977 compete individually over a challenging 2.2-mile road course that wound through the heart of historic Coatesville, complete with old-style straw bales. 
Telemundo 62 and NBC10 news anchor Jaime Becerril and professional motorsports announcer Bobb Rayner called the action as spectators lined the streets for an up-close look at vehicles and mingled with drivers in pit row. The free, family-friendly event included shopping, games, a soap box derby, a beer garden, and food vendors. The Coatesville Invitational Vintage Grand Prix is the only remaining Grand Prix in North America still run through city streets........

READ FULL ARTICLE IN VISTA TODAY

Community shines during citywide Grand Prix celebration
in Coatesville

By Jen Samuel | jsamuel@dailylocal.com | Daily Local News
PUBLISHED: September 21, 2022 at 4:50 p.m. | UPDATED: September 21, 2022 at 4:57 p.m.COATESVILLE — The people united to enjoy and celebrate the city on Saturday during the sixth annual Coatesville Invitational Vintage Grand Prix.
From the cheerleaders of the Coatesville Middle School Raiders to the first Soap Box Derby and a score of local vendors, the event offered festivities for all to experience while vintage cars and motorcycles concurrently drove through a 2.2-mile obstacle course along the city streets.
During the opening ceremony, South Coatesville Chief of Police Kevin Pierce sang the National Anthem as the Pennsylvania National Guard stood with flags raised at attention on Lincoln Highway.

READ FULL ARTICLE IN DAILY LOCAL NEWS.

City drives action home as Coatesville Grand Prix returns

By Jen Samuel | jsamuel@dailylocal.com | Daily Local News
PUBLISHED: September 17, 2022 at 6:51 p.m. | UPDATED: September 18, 2022 at 10:42 a.m.

COATESVILLE — Coupled with applause and cheers, there were thunderous motorsport roars from beginning to end during the sixth annual Coatesville Invitational Vintage Grand Prix on Saturday.
Vintage and historic race cars and motorcycles competed individually through a 2.2-mile course through the City of Coatesville. This was the sixth annual event.

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Bob Kelly drives - fox 29 news coverage!

Start your engine! Coatesville is gearing up for their annual Invitational Vintage Grand Prix! The events begin with a Prixview party on September 15th with the Grand Prix happening September 17th. Vintage race cars and motorcycles will drive through the city streets while people enjoy food and drinks.

WATCH SEGMENT ON FOX 29 NEWS.