The Track Day You've Been Waiting For: PIR Street Car Track Day administered by Pro Drive
The Street Car Track Day is offered to experienced track day drivers who have qualified for advanced solo driving. A full day of open lapping. No sessions – Go on track when you want, as much as you want! To register and view qualifications, please log on to Pro Drive’s on-line store at www.prodrive.net/store or call 503.285.4449.
NASCAR Camping World West coming to PIR July 18-19 The NASCAR Camping World Series (formerly the NASCAR Winston West Series, NASCAR Grand National Division, AutoZone West Series, and the NASCAR West Series) is a division of NASCAR that was formed in 1954 is made up of two regional tours, the East and the West.
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The East region has events along the Atlantic coast, while the West races along the Pacific coast and in several western states. Both regions run a difficult combination of tracks including; short tracks intermediates, road courses, and speedways.
NASCAR Camping World Series cars weigh 3,250 or 3,300 pounds, power is provided by a 358 cubic-inch engine producing 650+ HP. The wheelbases of the cars are 105 or 110 inches, and drive on Goodyear tires.
The 2009 season of the Camping World Series has added Portland International Raceway to the venue list. The last time NASCAR Camping World Series raced in Portland was 1986 when Hershel McGriff took the championship and Chad Little was named rookie of the year. Portland International Raceway is a 1.967 mile road course that features 12 turns on an asphalt/concrete surface. There is only a five foot elevation change throughout the track. Portland International Raceway is 1 of 3 road course races this season, the other two are Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, CA and Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele, UT.
NEDRA Wayland Invitational electric drag EVentJuly 24-25
Come see what electric power is all about as NEDRA (National Electric Drag Racing Association) hosts one of the hottest electric vehicle racing events of the year. Electric vehicles (EV) from the newest production cars including the Tesla and Tango, to 11 second street rides, to all-out drag 7 second bikes and rails will be pushing the EV performance envelope for 1/4 mile acceleration prowess. This year's race has a special purpose as well, as NEDRA helps to raise funds for a wonderful, bright young boy with autism. Curtis 'Junior' Cottengim needs a service dog to keep him calm and safe, but at $13,000 it's something this Portland family needs some help with. An optional fee at the gate plus local business and corporate sponsorship can help make this dream a reality.Going green doesn't mean slow, dull, & boring! Join us in cheering on the world's quickest and most powerful tire shredding pure battery powered cars, trucks, and motor cycles as they mix it up with the gassers in two nights of heads up drag racing fun! WHO WILL BE RACING 1) Bill Dube and the KillaCycle 2) John Wayland and the infamous White Zombie 3) Eva Hakansson's and her ElectroCat street bike 4) Mike Willmon and his Crazy Horse Pinto 5) Several Teslas 6) Rick Woodbury with Tango 7) Michael Kadie's awesome Cobra 2.S.S.I.C 8) Mike Schwartz's Green Tea Model T 9) Ken Koch and his fantastic '32 Ford 10) Otmar Ebenhoech's LiIon Insight Gates open 6 p.m. both days, with charging available from available outlets. Admission is $8 for adults. Racers $25. PSSR returns for 9th season at PIR Monday, April 27th, Pacific Super Sports Riders (PSSR) will hold their first event of the season at PIR. Now starting their ninth year in operation, PSSR has held more events and trained more riders than any other motorcycle track group in the region. Their experienced instructor crew focuses heavily on riders that are new to the track environment. "Over the years, we've learned how to minimize the anxiety many riders face when riding on the track for the first time. Newer riders receive considerable classroom time in addition to on-the-track instruction. The newest riders begin the day by following instructors and learning proper lines, gradually picking up the pace before they're given the opportunity to experience the kind of speeds that only a big track like PIR can safely provide," says PSSR partner Dan Batz.
Riders are divided into three groups according to speed and experience. "Many of our riders bring out their pride-and-joy street bikes with minimal preparation, and they keep them in pristine condition for many years of track fun, providing they don't let their ambitions exceed their skill levels. Most riders no longer have the desire for riding at excessive/unsafe speeds on the street once they've had some track time," according to Batz.
Portland International Raceway: Request for Expressions of Interest Businesses Non-profit organizations, and individuals are invited to form public-private agreements to carry out revenue-generating and capital-related activities supporting Portland International Raceway's goal to provide a "World Class Racetrack." The intrinsic value of what PIR offers potential partners is greatly enhanced by the large numbers of visitors it attracts that have an affinity for motor sports, cycling, and related recreational activities. PIR holds approximately 650 events per year and attracts over 400,000 visitors annually. This Request for Expressions of Interest creates a competitive environment to establish new agreements for these projects. In order to be considered in the upcoming review process, PIR has prioritized the following projects: a recreational vehicle park, an indoor kart center, commercial space for racing-oriented businesses and garages and/or garage suites for weekend race enthusiasts. Other capital improvements or services that enhance the visitor experience will also be considered. For more information, please visit: here. Thanks to Friends of PIR The Frie nds of PIR, an Oregon non-profit corporation, spent Sunday doing PIR clean-up event. Nearly 60 people came to walk the grounds helping us get ready for the start of the new season. The Friends of PIR has been formed in order to bring together under one umbrella all of the individuals, groups and businesses who enjoy a connection to PIR. Together, we can take the lead, focus our efforts on the preservation and enhancement of PIR, and ensure that it will remain a central feature of our community for years to come. Learn more here. |  | Cascade Sports Car Club The 2009 “ Driving School ” and “HPDE” (High Performance Driving Event) Courses
Bring your street or race-prepared car to our ICSCC approved Driving School or our HPDE. Learn techniques of car control, braking, steering, suspension that will improve your daily driving. Wondering how your car or truck would feel going fast? Take our course and find out in a safe and controlled environment. All entrants must be 18 years of age or older and have a valid driver's license. Our “ Driving School ” course includes: | * | A four hour evening classroom session | | * | Full day of "On Track" instruction at Portland International Raceway | | * | The "Experience of a lifetime" for beginner to advanced drivers |
Our “HPDE” Course Includes: | * | Full day of "on track" lapping at Portland International Raceway | | * | For those with previous track experience who are looking to hone their driving skills | Watch PIR LIVE only at portlandraceway.com | Team Continental Performance Driving Schools Come learn Car Control, Vehicle dynamic, driving dynamics in our three-hour ground school. Take that information to the track for a day of driving instruction sanctioned by the International Conference of Sports Car Clubs. www.icscc.com You will have an ICSCC licensed race car driver riding with you and assisting with implementation of what you learned at ground school. For more info go to http://www.teamcontinental.com/
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