According to a study by EcoNorthwest, visitors to Portland International Raceway add over $25M to the local economy annually. The track attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year, with most of the spending coming from those who travel more…
This year, Friends of PIR welcomed over 100 youth from three local organizations, African Youth & Community Organization, Faithful Friends, and JoyRx to an unforgettable experience at the Rose Cup Races. With the help of 12 incredible volunteers, the kids built Formula 1 Legos,…
Michael McAleenan has been coming to the annual Rose Cup race at Portland International Raceway for over ten years. As one of the peak auto racing events of the summer, and a decades-long tradition for amateur sports car racers up…
Cascade Sports Car Club’s 33rd Chicane Challenge on Father’s Day weekend was packed with a ton of close racing and showcased a wide variety of cars. From the popular BMW classes of PRO3 and SE46, to Ground Pounders aka Stock…
Friends of PIR and OMSI have partnered to create an exciting FREE summer camp for 4th and 5th graders. Seats are extremely limited, so sign up today! The camp is focused on the science, physics and the engineering of racing. Buckle up for a fast-paced…
The City of Portland recently signed off on the final permit required to start construction of the FOPIR pergola, and groundbreaking is now in sight. FOPIR President Darrell LeBlanc is excited about finally kicking off the project after such a long…
Friends of PIR is excited to announce the 64th Annual Rose Cup Races! Come join us for the fun and excitement July 12-13, 2025, at Portland International Raceway. FOPIR has partnered with Cascade Sports Car Club & Oregon Region SCCA to bring you a true…
The Vancouver and Portland automotive community have been fortunate to have had Beaches Summertime Cruise-In for 29 years. As all things eventually come to an end, so did Beaches. Hot Summer Nights is launching June 4th, 2025 and will be carrying on the…
Cascade Sports Car Club’s Rose City Opener has been run, and “Opener” was a theme! It was the International Conference of Sports Car Club’s (ICSCC) Championship opening weekend. It was the Northwest Mini Enduro Championship Series’ opening race which saw…
Another great benefit to FOPIR members is half off tickets for the May 16th Oregon Trail Rally race at Portland International Raceway. See America’s best rally drivers compete on a fantastic super special rally stage for Day 1 of the…