As Friends of PIR helps to bring in more youth and veterans to Portland International Raceway as well as help support more events, we need your help. Please consider one of the following ways to help support us: If you haven’t already…
Cascade Sports Car Club’s 50th annual endurance race is now in the record books. The event, which took place Saturday, October 11th, had a little bit of everything. It started with the traditional Le Mans start where func_motorsport in their…
This summer, Friends of PIR and OMSI launched an exciting new pilot: a free STEM camp for 4th–5th grade students at Portland International Raceway. Over five days, students explored the world of science and engineering through the lens of motorsports—touring…
Cascade Sports Car Club’s (CSCC) The Dash annual car race and charity weekend, which took place September 20th and 21st, was a huge success! Spectators were treated to over 130 entries and a lot of exciting racing on Saturday under…
Portland will once again roar to life with the return of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES in 2026, as the BITNILE.COM Grand Prix of Portland takes the green flag on Sunday, August 9. The event marks the 32nd INDYCAR weekend at…
Labor Day weekend brought high-stakes action to Portland International Raceway as the NASCAR Xfinity Series headlined the Pacific Office Automation 147 event, supported by thrilling races in the ARCA Menards Series West and the Pro3 Series. The festival atmosphere that defined…
This weekend our Safety Team came together for our annual training — bringing together Truck Crews, Pit Firefighters, and Medical personnel to sharpen skills and strengthen teamwork. A highlight of this year’s training was the first use of our two new rescue manikins,…
In an electrifying showdown at the BitNile.com Grand Prix of Portland, Team Penske veteran Will Power delivered a commanding performance, claiming his first victory of the 2025 NTT IndyCar season. Starting from third on the grid, Power executed a flawless…
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,…