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FOPIR 2024 Reflections

As the end of the year draws near, we at Friends of PIR would like to reflect on a successful 2024. We would also like to humble brag about our impact on the track and let all of you know…

September 2024 Pergola Update

The Friends of PIR board recently got an update on the progress from our Pergola project committee and asked that the exciting news be shared with FOPIR members.  Since launching the project in July of 2023, FOPIR has achieved our…

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…

NASCAR at PIR

The NASCAR event Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1 at Portland International Raceway kicks off an exciting 2024 season of professional racing at PIR. In 2022 the Nascar Xfinity Series made its debut at Portland International Raceway. Both the…

Past FOPIR Contributions

Since its inception, FOPIR has contributed over $250,000 to improve infrastructure and the experience of visitors, volunteers, and PIR employees. Most notably, we have: Upcoming contributions include a new pavilion in the south paddock and a trophy cabinet to showcase…

New FOPIR Website

It’s here! We recently completed an entirely new website that was designed from the ground up to be an up-to-date resource for FOPIR members to find out the latest info on upcoming events, insights into user groups as well as…

Multipurpose Covered Pergola

PIR track management has asked FOPIR to design, fund, and build what is currently referred to as the “FOPIR Pergola”. FOPIR is in the final stages of a $250,000 fundraising project to build this multipurpose covered gathering space in the…