NHRA National Open Aug. 22-24

NHRA Northwest National Open Series For the first time in almost 20 years, big time drag racing returns to Portland international raceway for two days of competition for National Open Series points. On August 23-24 PIR will host racers from throughout the region in Top Comp, SC, SG, SST and STK/SS classes, plus brackets for Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman, Bike/Show, High School and Juniors. This will be the first 1/8th mile Northwest National Open going for National Records. Friday, August 22 will be a day-long test and tune, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., followed by two days of racing for purse and National Open Series Points. Spectators are $10 per day.

Events at PIR

Monday, August 18: Bicycle Racing Get out the helmet, dust off the bike and go racing. Click here to learn about racing for Masters and Women, with gates open 5 p.m., free for spectators

Tuesday, August 19: Bicycle Racing Get out the helmet, dust off the bike and go racing. More information here, with gates open 5 p.m., free for spectators.

Wednesday, August 20: NHRA Drag Racing and Beaches Cruise-in How can you beat great drag racing and the biggest weekly Cruise-in in North America. All you need to know here. Gates open 4 p.m., admission $5.

Thursday, August 21: Motocross Thursday Night Motocross admission only $8. Gates open 4 p.m., first motos at 7 p.m.

Because of the National Open there are NO LES SCHWAB LATE NIGHT DRAGS this week.

Friday, August 22: Northwest National Open  Test and tune day for the National Open. Gates open 8 a.m., admission $10.

Saturday-Sunday, August 23-24: Northwest National Open Two days fo racing on the 1/8th mile with some of the fastest drag cars on the West Coast. See Top Comp, SC, SG, SST, STK/SS plus regular brackets. Time trials and qualifying start at 9 a.m. on Saturday, 10 a.m. on Sunday, gates open 8 a.m. both days., admission $10.

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, Expressions of Interest for projects at Portland International Raceway must be received by April 7, 2008. Expressions of Interest received after this date will be considered in subsequent reviews. 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.

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/

2009 Auto Swap Forms

If you are interested in a booth for the PIR Auto Swap in 2008, you can find registration forms at Swap meet forms. Or call Sandy at 503.307-5420 for more information and help picking the right spot for you.