Coatesville Dems: We’re BACK FOR 2022! The 6th Annual Coatesville Pennsylvania Invitational Vintage Gran Prix - In 1967 Betsy & me went to the U.S. Gran Prix in Watkins Glen

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I believe an unlikely mix of alleged drug trafficking related politicos and alleged white nationalist related politicos united to elect the infamous “Bloc of Four” in the abysmal voter turnout election of 2005. During their four year term the drug business was good again and white nationalists used Coatesville as an example on white supremacist websites like “Stormfront”. Strong community organization and support from law enforcement, in particular Chester County District Attorney Joseph W. Carroll has begun to turn our community around. The Chester County drug trafficking that I believe centers on Coatesville continues and I believe we still have public officials in place that profit from the drug sales. But the people here are amazing and continue to work against the odds to make Coatesville a good place to live.

Friday, September 9, 2022

We’re BACK FOR 2022! The 6th Annual Coatesville Pennsylvania Invitational Vintage Gran Prix - In 1967 Betsy & me went to the U.S. Gran Prix in Watkins Glen

SAVE THE DATES: SEPTEMBER 15th - 17th, 2022!

THURSDAY EVE SEPTEMBER 15TH - PRIXVIEW PARTY

FRIDAY EVE SEPTEMBER 16TH - CIVGP CRUISE-IN EVENTSATURDAY SEPT. 17TH - COATESVILLE VINTAGE GRAND PRIX

9:00 AM FIRST CAR ON COURSE!

Ed Simpson has be a loyal promoter of the City of Coatesville since I first met him in 2004.

That huge hunk of barbecue meat looks interesting:

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In 1967 Betsy, Ku In Kim & me went to Watkins Glen, NY for the 1967 United States Grand Prix.

You might think I had a press pass, Ku actually was a press photographer. Everyone could be close to the track and in the paddock area when the race was not on.

You could walk into the paddock area and be close enough to touch the drivers in 1967:

Halfway through lap 106, a support broke on the top of Jim Clark's right rear suspension.

Jim Clark nursed his limping car through the final two laps and came hime six seconds ahead of Lotus teammate Graham Hill to win his third and final American Grand Prix. The following April, Clark was killed in a Formula Two race in Germany, but with two more wins (in Mexico and South Africa had already made him the winningest driver in Grand Prix history with 25, one more than Argentina's Juan Manuel Fangio- Wikipedia

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Denver Cornett III narrates the story of his father's first race at Watkins Glen, NY in 1948. That road course was used from 1948 through 1952, before being moved to an alternate site. He continues to brings his father's MG back to the Glen for their annual vintage festival:

General Event Information

COME JOIN US SEPTEMBER 15-18, 2022 FOR 3 DAYS OF FESTIVITIES AT THE COATESVILLE INVITATIONAL VINTAGE GRAND PRIX!

Thursday September 15th - 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!

6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m at Brooklawn, Newark Rd. off Rt 82.

Stay tuned for 2022 ticket sales.

Friday September 16th - Coatesville Cruise-In

Friday Cruise-in event featuring vintage cars, trucks and special interest vehicles. The public is invited to cruise in their hot rods, 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. 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Free to the public, no entry fee or registration is required; however, all vehicles must be licensed.

SEPTEMBER 17th - COATESVILLE INVITATIONAL VINTAGE GRAND PRIX!

SATURDAY SPECTATOR ADMISSION IS FREE!
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. First group starts approximately at 9am and each vehicle group runs in a morning and afternoon heat, concluding with awards presentation at 4pm!

Find a great spot along Lincoln Highway to watch all the action of the day. This epic motorsport event is free to public. 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

NEW BEER GARDEN & FOOD TRUCK AREA

New for 2022, we are opening up the previous VIP area on the inside of 3rd & Lincoln to all of our spectators! Come to "the infield" and enjoy our regional selection of brews, in addition to several food trucks and games for the whole family!

VENDORS AT 3RD AVENUE AND HARMONY STREET
Vendors and food trucks, will all be located right in the middle of all the action. Things get started there at 10 am. Drop by for some fun, great food and thirst quenching drinks.

GATEWAY PARK CLASSIC CAR AND MOTORCYCLE PARKING - $20

Gateway Park, located at First Avenue and Lincoln Highway, will have a special parking area for vintage and classic vehicles.

Gateway Premier Parking - steps away from Pit Lane - $20/vehicle

All other Parking is just $10/vehicle.

Opens at 7:30am. Space is limited, so get there early!

AVAILABLE PUBLIC PARKING AREAS - $10
• Gateway Park

• Houston Foundation Behind Gateway Park
• 190 West Lincoln Highway
• Coatesville Train Station at 3rd Avenue and Fleetwood
• Olivet Public Parking 123 N. 3rd Ave
• Abdala Park, 851 Olive St