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Columbia Sportswear November Invite

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…

Great time to donate to FOPIR

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…

Rose Cup Races Host Youth Groups

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,…

Pergola Project Moving Forward

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…

Exciting New Benefit for FOPIR Members

We are excited to announce a new partnership with Columbia Sportswear Company! From now until March 30th FOPIR members have access to the Columbia Employee Store, which is a great way to save 40% off of retail pricing. Columbia Employee…

Adam Jacobsen Wins Prestigious NASCAR Award

Portland International Raceway’s Safety Chief and owner of Northwest Safety Services Adam Jacobsen has won the prestigious “NASCAR Excellence in Track Services Award” for leading the PIR track safety team in consistently meeting/exceeding the NASCAR Track Services Standards. The Excellence in Track…