This Week
ET Drags
Wed, May 22nd (4:00pm – 10:00pm), 2013ET drag racing on the 1/8th mile. Race for points and purse, with a chance to win a track championship and represent PIR at the divisional finals. Classes from juniors to Super Pro every week, with points and purse. $9 admission, from $28 to $40 to race. Gates open at 4 p.m. with first timed runs around 4:30, eliminations around 7 p.m. This is great bracket racing, with competitors dialing in a time. This means staggered starts and always close finishes at the top end. For more information go here. Admission: $9 Hours: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sound limit: 103 db
Wed, May 22nd (4:00pm – 10:00pm), 2013READ MORE »
Thursday Night Motocross
Thu, May 23rd (4:00pm – 10:00pm), 2013The greatest show on dirt. Thursday Night Motocross is a Portland tradition, with nearly 200 riders competing weekly under the lights. Gates open at 4 p.m., practice at 5 p.m. and first motos at 6 p.m. For more information go to www.thursdaynightmotocross.com. Admission: $8 for adults, $5 for children. Hours: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sound limit: 103 dB
Thu, May 23rd (4:00pm – 10:00pm), 2013READ MORE »
Lotus Club Track Day
Fri, May 24th (9:00am – 5:00pm), 2013Members and non-members can bring their cars out for a great track day at the start of the Memorial Day weekend. For more information and registration go to www.clnw.org/. Admission: free to spectators Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sound limit: 103 dBA
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Late Night Drags
Fri, May 24th (5:30pm – 11:30pm), 2013The PIR Late Night Drags are the place to test and tune your ET dragster or put your street car on the track in a safe environment. Don't race on the street, race at PIR. It's grudge racing all night long. Bring your car and make as many runs as you want throughout the evening. For more information go here. Admission: $9, $28 to race (includes driver admission). Hours: 5:30 p.m. until midnight Sound limits: 103 db until 10 p.m., then 90 db limit until closing.
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Electrathon America, OHPVA and TT Bicycle Racing
Sat, May 25th (9:00am – 5:00pm), 2013This is a busy alternative energy weekend at PIR, with electric car racing, as well as human powered vehicle racing and the Crank Cycles TT. For more information go to Electrathon America and obra.org Admission: free to spectators Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sound limit: NA
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Electrathon America, OHPVA and TT Bicycle Racing
Sun, May 26th (9:00am – 5:00pm), 2013This is a busy alternative energy weekend at PIR, with electric car racing, as well as human powered vehicle racing and the Crank Cycles TT. For more information go to Electrathon America and obra.org Admission: free to spectators Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sound limit: NA
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Electrathon America, OHPVA and TT Bicycle Racing
Mon, May 27th (9:00am – 5:00pm), 2013This is a busy alternative energy weekend at PIR, with electric car racing, as well as human powered vehicle racing and the Crank Cycles TT. For more information go to Electrathon America and obra.org Admission: Free Sound limit: NA
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Monday Night Bicycle Race Series
Mon, May 27th (5:30pm – 9:30pm), 2013Monday night summer bicycle races for both men and women on a flat, closed, car-free circuit. Fast, fun action with separate categories for each gender and skill level ranging from novice to advanced cyclists. New racers are welcome and encouraged—just show up with a helmet and road bike ready to race. Monday PIR is only of the only racing opportunities in Oregon geared specifically for brand new racers! Experienced racers are on hand to answer questions and provide tips, and weekly clinics give you the chance to learn before and during the race. START TIMES AND CATEGORIES: Weekly clinics prior to racing at 5:45PM 6:15pm Novice Masters Men (all ages) 6:20pm Novice Women (all ages) 6:35pm Open Women (Category 1/2/3/4, all ages) 6:40pm Masters Men 30+ (Category 1/2/3) 6:45pm Masters Men 30+ (Category 4/5) Please register for your race no later than 15 minutes before your start time! REGISTRATION: Registration opens at 5pm, located at start/finish area in the middle of the track, opposite the main grandstand. An Oregon Bicycle Racing Association (OBRA) license is required to race and is available at registration for $5 (single-day) or $25 (annual). We recommend purchasing an annual OBRA license online prior to racing for $20 plus a small online registration fee. RACE ENTRY FEE: $15.00, $5.00 jr. women COURSE/DISTANCES: The course is a flat and wide 1.9-mile loop with excellent quality pavement. The circuit is closed to all car traffic. Distance varies each week depending on daylight, field size and weather, but will average 10-15 miles (novice), 20-30 miles (open women), 30-55 miles (masters 1/2/3, 4/5). Exact distance is announced at registration. For more information go to OBRA MONDAY NIGHT RACES
Mon, May 27th (5:30pm – 9:30pm), 2013READ MORE »
River City Tuesday Night Bicycle Races
Tue, May 28th (5:30pm – 9:30pm), 2013Racing for series bicycle road racers, every Tuesday night. WHERE Portland International Raceway / From I-5 take exit #306b west. The racetrack is located immediately west of the freeway. START TIMES & RACE DISTANCES Cat 4 Women: 6:00pm (5 laps) / Novice (Cat 5) Women: 6:05pm (5 laps) Cat 4 Men: 6:20pm (6 laps) / Novice (Cat 5) Men: 6:25pm (6 laps) Cat 3/4 Men & Women: 6:40pm / Cat 1/2/3 Men & Women: 6:45pm (distance varies) REGISTRATION (on site only) From 5:00 to five minutes prior to your start time. Located at the OBRA Trailer at the start/finish area in the middle of the main grand stands. OBRA membership required: single-day membership for $5 or annual membership for $25. OBRA rules and categories apply. Helmets required. FEES Men - $15.00 Women - $10.00 Juniors - $5.00 Individual Season Pass - 22 races for $230.00 Team Passes Available - packages of 25 races @ $12/race Contact William Laubernds: will.laubernds@gmail.com COURSE DESCRIPTION 2 mile loop, wide road with excellent pavement, closed to traffic. PRIZE LIST $1,000 Cash $2,500 River City Bicycles Gift Certificates PRIZE DISTRIBUTION CAT 1/2/3 - Cash 3 Deep per Race - $20, $15, $10 All Categories - River City Bicycles Gift Certificates 3 Deep/Monthly Series BRING CANNED FOOD AND DISCOUNT YOUR ENTRY FEE ($1.00 discount per can - limit 3 cans/race) The food will benefit Oregon Food Bank QUESTIONS William Laubernds: will.laubernds@gmail.com For more information go to OBRA TUESDAY NIGHT RACES
Tue, May 28th (5:30pm – 9:30pm), 2013READ MORE »
Late Night Drags
Fri, May 31st (5:30pm – 11:30pm), 2013The PIR Late Night Drags are the place to test and tune your ET dragster or put your street car on the track in a safe environment. Don't race on the street, race at PIR. It's grudge racing all night long. Bring your car and make as many runs as you want throughout the evening. For more information go here. Admission: $9, $28 to race (includes driver admission). Hours: 5:30 p.m. until midnight Sound limits: 103 db until 10 p.m., then 90 db limit until closing.
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Rugged Maniac 5K
Sat, Jun 1st (9:00am – 4:00pm), 2013Rugged Maniac 5K Looking for your next adventure? How about a day filled with epic obstacles, live bands and plenty of beer? Rugged Maniac 5K Obstacle Race comes to PIR. For more information go here http://www.ruggedmaniac.com/
Sat, Jun 1st (9:00am – 4:00pm), 2013READ MORE »
Saturday Late Night Drags
Sat, Jun 1st (5:30pm – 11:59pm), 2013The PIR Late Night Drags are the place to test and tune your ET dragster or put your street car on the track in a safe environment. Don't race on the street, race at PIR. It's grudge racing all night long. Bring your car and make as many runs as you want throughout the evening. For more information go here. Admission: $9, $28 to race (includes driver admission). Hours: 5:30 p.m. until midnight Sound limits: 103 db until 10 p.m., then 90 db limit until closing.
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BMW Club High-Performance Driving Day
Mon, Jun 3rd (8:00am – 5:00pm), 2013The BMW Club hosts several track days at PIR. Put your own car on track on the PIR road course with the BMW Club. Get instruction, learn the proper line and get to experience all you and your vehicle can do in a controlled environment. It's not racing (only passing in designated zones) but a great way to experience your car at speed. More information HERE. Admission: Free, with registration Hours: 9 a.m - 5 p.m. Sound limit: 90 dBA
Mon, Jun 3rd (8:00am – 5:00pm), 2013READ MORE »
Portland Short Track Series
Mon, Jun 3rd (5:00pm – 8:00pm), 2013Get ready for the 9th edition of the Portland Short Track Series, Portland's signature summer mountain bike race series for young and old! The popular series starts on Monday June 3rd, and runs for 8 weeks through July 29 (with a break on July 1st). Every Monday, from 5 to 8pm, you can race your mountain bike (or cyclocross bike) with hundreds of other racers of all ages and all levels on a fun and varied course on the infield of PIR. There are 4 race heats and 20 categories to choose from and races typically run for 20-30 minutes. Each night, there is also a free race for kids aged 2-9. For more details, photos, and race action videos, visit www.portlandracing.com or email Kris Schamp at kris@portlandracing.com.
Mon, Jun 3rd (5:00pm – 8:00pm), 2013READ MORE »
ET Drags and Beaches Cruise-in
Wed, Jun 5th (4:00pm – 10:00pm), 2013ET drag racing on the 1/8th mile, plus 1000 hot rods, show cars and classics on the grass. This is the best weekly motorhead event in the country, complete with a night of great racing, the largest weekly cruise-in in the country, a band and great food and beverages. It's two shows for the price of one! Drag racing: Classes from juniors to Super Pro every week, with points and purse. $8 admission, from $28 to $40 to race. Gates open at 4 p.m. with first timed runs around 4:30, eliminations around 7 p.m. This is great bracket racing, with competitors dialing in a time. This means staggered starts and always close finishes at the top end. For more information go HERE.. Beaches Cruise-in: Pre-1974 cars and trucks, Corvettes, Vipers, motorcycles and exotics are welcome on the show field. Free parking outside the gates for everyone else, and two shuttles run throughout the evening if you don't want to make the short walk in. Hours: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Admission: see above Sound limit: 103 db
Wed, Jun 5th (4:00pm – 10:00pm), 2013READ MORE »