You might know it for the roar of an engine on a race weekend. But Portland International Raceway has always been more than a racetrack—and it’s been part of North Portland since 1961, established on the vacant remains of the old…
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…
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…
The 2025 race season at Portland International Raceway (PIR) will be a very busy one. Volunteers get the best seat in the house for Oregon Region SCCA, Cascade Sports Car Club, IndyCar, NASCAR, FOPIR events and so much more. There…
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…
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…
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…
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…