Clear your calendar and make room in the garage—the legendary Portland International Raceway (PIR) Automotive Swap Meet is coming up this spring, and it’s shaping up to be another must-attend weekend for car lovers of all kinds. Known as one…
In 2025 Friends of PIR partnered with local youth groups to experience the Rose Cup Races for the first time and along with OMSI had a fun STEM summer camp at Portland International Raceway. We plan to make a stronger…
We are excited to announce that FOPIR members are once again invited to visit the Columbia Sportswear Company store! From now until November 30th, 2025 FOPIR members have access to the Columbia Employee Store, which is a great way to…
Very excited to announce we have an online store and it has been updated with our latest merch! We have FOPIR and Rose Cupe Races merchandise, with more to come! Check out our store at: FOPIR Store
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…
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…
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,…
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…