Feel the Thunder of Late Model Stock Cars
If you loved the NASCAR Xfinity Series race here at PIR in May, you’ll want to find the best seats at the track for the Rose Cup Races’ Late Model Stock Cars. This race is open to all late models…
Karen Jankowski
The Heart of Amateur Racing
At this weekend’s Rose Cup Races, there’s one group of cars that represents the heart and soul of amateur racing, and the deep history of the Rose Cup. The Small-Mid Bore race group comprises street cars of the 1970s, 80s,…
62 Years of Rose Cup History
In the first months of 1961, the Portland Rose Festival Association partnered with the city’s Jaycees club and Cascade Sports Car Club to launch a new sports car racing event as part of the city’s annual Rose Festival civic celebration.…
Go racing with Spec Racer Ford
One of the most popular amateur racing series in America is the Sports Car Club of America’s Spec Racer Ford. With more than 900 cars built over more than 35 years, the Spec Racer Ford offers an affordable way to…
Thrilling Spec Miata Racing!
With their brightly colored paint jobs, Spec Miata race cars are often jokingly known as Skittles, named after the candy. But don’t be fooled by the size or the colors, because Spec Miata is always one of the closest and…
Rose Cup Races Event Preview
For over 60 years, the Rose Cup Races have represented the best in local amateur racing and big-league professional sports car racing in America. The Rose Cups are the longest-running annual race west of the Mississippi River, and this year,…
Gary Bockman Pole Award Tradition Continues
Beginning in 2022, the pole position award given to the fastest Rose Cup Qualifier was named in honor of Gary Bockman. For those who have been involved in racing at PIR over the last 50 years, there is no person…
20 Years Later Rose Cup Races Trophy is Found
Sixty three years ago, the Rose Cup Races program boldly welcomed fans to the “First Annual Rose Cup Sports Car Races”. Not only did they call it the “First Annual” event, clearly hoping to start a new tradition, they also…
Volunteers Needed
Are you a FOPIR member with free time on July 13th and/or 14th? If so, we would love your help to work the FOPIR booth at Rose Cup Races. This is a great chance to let people know who FOPIR…
Rose Cup Race Program is Here!
The 63rd Annual Running of the Rose Cup Races heads to Portland International Raceway July 13-14, 2024. This event is the longest-running annual race west of the Mississippi River and has represented the best in local amateur racing & big-league…