Join Hooked On Driving April 4th at PIR
š YOU’RE INVITED: Join Hooked On Driving at Portland International Raceway on April 4! Get more seat time, connect with the community and spend a full day at the track with us! All experience levels are welcome. Track spots areā¦
PIR Volunteer Fair Returns March 14th
The 2026 race season at Portland International Raceway (PIR) will be here before we know it. Volunteers get the best seat in the house for Oregon Region SCCA, Cascade, IndyCar, and other PIR events. There are many volunteer opportunities availableā¦
Reflecting on Three Successful Oregon Region Street Survival Events in 2025
Promoting Young Adult and Teen Driver Safety Through Real-World Experiences In 2025, Portland International Raceway was proud to host three Oregon Region Street Survival events aimed at empowering young adults and teens with the skills necessary to stay safe behindā¦
Winter Wonderland is Drive-Through Magic at PIR
Winter Wonderland is a beloved annual holiday light show at Portland International Raceway, recognized as the largest outdoor drive-through display in the Northwest and a cherished local tradition for over 30 years. Spanning the entire two-mile raceway, the event featuresā¦
Cascade’s Golden Jubilee Enduro Closes out PIR’s 2025 Race Season
Cascade Sports Car Club’s 50th annual endurance race is now in the record books.Ā The event, which took place Saturday, October 11th, had a little bit of everything.Ā It started with the traditional Le Mans start where func_motorsport in theirā¦
FOPIR + OMSI Pilot STEM Camp for Local Youth
This summer, Friends of PIR and OMSI launched an exciting new pilot: a free STEM camp for 4thā5th grade students at Portland International Raceway. Over five days, students explored the world of science and engineering through the lens of motorsportsātouringā¦
Great Racing at Cascade Sports Car Club’s The Dash
Cascade Sports Car Club’s (CSCC) The Dash annual car race and charity weekend, which took place September 20th and 21st, was a huge success!Ā Spectators were treated to over 130 entries and a lot of exciting racing on Saturday underā¦
PIR Set for 2026 INDYCAR Return Amid Action-Packed Schedule
Portland will once again roar to life with the return of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES in 2026, as the BITNILE.COM Grand Prix of Portland takes the green flag on Sunday, August 9. The event marks the 32nd INDYCAR weekend atā¦
Great Weekend of Nascar at PIR
Labor Day weekend brought high-stakes action to Portland International Raceway as the NASCAR Xfinity Series headlined the Pacific Office AutomationāÆ147 event, supported by thrilling races in the ARCA Menards Series West and the Pro3 Series. The festival atmosphere that definedā¦
FOPIR Safety Team Annual TrainingĀ
This weekend our Safety Team came together for our annual training ā bringing together Truck Crews, Pit Firefighters, and Medical personnel to sharpen skills and strengthen teamwork. A highlight of this yearās training was theĀ first use of our two new rescue manikins,ā¦
Exciting IndyCar Weekend
In an electrifying showdown at the BitNile.com Grand Prix of Portland, Team Penske veteran Will Power delivered a commanding performance, claiming his first victory of the 2025 NTT IndyCar season. Starting from third on the grid, Power executed a flawlessā¦
McAleenan wins 64th Rose Cup crown
Michael McAleenan has been coming to the annual Rose Cup race at Portland International Raceway for over ten years. As one of the peak auto racing events of the summer, and a decades-long tradition for amateur sports car racers upā¦
Exciting Weekend of CSCC & ICSCC Racing
Cascade Sports Car Club’s 33rd Chicane Challenge on Father’s Day weekend was packed with a ton of close racing and showcased a wide variety of cars. From the popular BMW classes of PRO3 and SE46, to Ground Pounders aka Stockā¦
Free OMSI Summer Camp @ PIR 6/23-6/27
Friends of PIR and OMSI have partnered to create an excitingĀ FREE summer camp for 4thĀ and 5thĀ graders.Ā Seats are extremely limited, soĀ sign up today! The camp is focused on the science, physics and the engineering of racing. Buckle up for a fast-pacedā¦
Action Packed Rose Cup Races Planned
Friends of PIR is excitedĀ to announceĀ the 64thĀ AnnualĀ Rose Cup Races! Come join us for the fun and excitement July 12-13, 2025, atĀ Portland International Raceway. FOPIR has partnered with Cascade Sports Car Club & Oregon Region SCCA to bring you a trueā¦