Our Goals

Friends of PIR is dedicated to three key goals that not only benefit Portland International Raceway, but also the surrounding communities.

Community

Sustaining and expanding PIR’s
civic contribution in Portland and
surrounding areas.

Culture

Building PIR’s value as an
accessible venue for motorsports,
as well as many other forms of
recreation and entertainment.

Competition

Preserving and enhancing PIR as
a resource for race participants,
spectators and user groups.

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It’s free.

What’s Next

Get Informed on Oregon House Bill 2738

Oregon House Bill 2738, if passed, would prohibit the use of leaded fuel at PIR. As many of you know, […]

What’s Next

Multipurpose Covered Pergola

In an effort to continuously improve the amenities at Portland International Raceway, Friends of PIR has been working with ZGF Architects LLC, as well as local officials, to gain approval on renovation of the existing PIR café including a new covered pavilion area. To read more about the progress of this project, as well as view additional renderings, please click below.

Tire Rack Street Survival school is coming soon!

The Tire Rack Street Survival® school is a safe teen driving program designed to go beyond today’s required driver education and give teens […]

Adam Jacobsen Wins Prestigious NASCAR Award

Portland International Raceway’s Safety Chief and owner of Northwest Safety Services Adam Jacobsen has won the prestigious “NASCAR Excellence in […]

Lucky Dog Racing League “Salute to the Dawgs” Returns to PIR

Lucky Dog Racing League returns to Portland International Raceway on July 19-20, 2025 for “Salute to the Dawgs,” presented by […]

How to donate to Friends of PIR

As Friends of PIR helps to bring in more youth and veterans to the park, we need your help. Please consider one […]

Interested in volunteering?

Everything we do at Friends of PIR relies on our amazing, dedicated volunteers. If you’d like to join an excellent group of people sharing a passion for Portland International Raceway and the surrounding communities, click below to sign up today.