Krystal Pomante was an 11 year old little girl who tragically had her life taken December 30th, 2001 as a passenger in an illegal street racing accident in the Gresham area. A Documentary was developed of the accident with detailed interviews of all involved. OBTH Racing regularly utilizes this documentary in our training curriculum with outstanding results. Oregon Beat the Heat Racing, Inc. is a donor and proud sponsor of the Krystal Pomante scholarship fund. In conjunction with The Pomante family and PIR we developed an annual drag racing event to raise money for the scholarship fund and our proud that the first scholarships went out in 2009, The very year Krystal was supposed to graduate. Read full story

"We've always attracted a regular contingent of racers and avid track day riders, but from the start, we've put a particular emphasis on catering to riders new to the track environment. We do our best to minimize the anxiety and concerns that riders have towards getting on the track for the first time. We run three a three-group format in order to separate rider skill levels. Newer track riders receive a structured day, including classroom time that not only covers higher-speed riding techniques, but more importantly, how to behave on the track to maintain maximum safety," according to PSSR partner Dan Batz.

PSSR instructor's backgrounds range from national road race champions to seasoned motorcycle safety instructors. Most track riders find the track far safer and more fun than trying to ride aggressively on the street. Many eventually move on to track-specific bikes and gear. Some even opt to take up racing with OMRRA.

"Most, though, begin on their streetbikes with sound street gear and with their bikes and tires in good shape," says Batz. "You'll find husbands and wives attending, as well as parents and their kids. Our low-key approach helps to create a relaxed atmosphere. Thanks to all our customers for contributing to our success."

Info/Registration: www.pssrtrack.com

Can I Bring My Car to the Beach's Cruise-in?

Anyone can come obviously, and you should. It's a great show with nearly 1,000 hot rods, customs and classics on display every Wednesday night.

But to get your car on display it needs to be anything Pre-'73, any year Vettes, Vipers, High Performance Exotics & Bikes..... Read Beaches Info

There is a reason behind the rules: When Beaches started the show 15 years ago they did Pre-'73's on Wednesday nights and Vettes, Vipers, High Performance Exotics & Bikes on Thursday nights. When the shows got too big and we got kicked out of the neighborhood we moved to Pearson and consolidated the shows into one night for operations. So, all Thursday night vehicles were grandfathered into the show and it's been that way ever since. They helped us to build the show and it's still growing 15 years later.......