Travis Pastrana and Pro Rallying come to PIR Join Travis Pastana for an evening of motorcross on Thursday, May 15, and then come back an watch him in action in the Subaru rally car on four courses throughout the park. Get up close and personal with rally stars who start the 3 day Oregon Trail Rally with special stages at PIR. Friday evening racing, just $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.

Baxters Auto Parts Portland Historics return Historic NASCAR stock cars will be featured July 11-13 as the Portland Historics returns to PIR. Nearly 300 vintage race cars will be on track for three days, so don't miss it.

Just click on the logo for more information.

Cascade Tracktime joins PIR as official motorcycle track day sponsor Cascade Tracktime has become the official motorcycle track day at Portland International Raceway. Running in conjunction with OMRRA race weekends, Cascade Tracktime offers practice, instruction and plenty of laps for racers and racers-to-be. Click here. or on the logo for more information.

Thursday Night Motocross Find out everything you need to know about motocross at PIR the the new web site here.

Motorcycle Drag Racing info online Unofficial information on motorcycle drag racing at PIR gives details on events, classes and results. www.pirbikes.freehomepage.com

Drag Racing photos online Unofficial photos of drag racing at PIR by Carol, our Photogal. Photos here.

Thanks to Friends of PIR The Friends 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.

Thanks Les Schwab Les Schwab Tire Centers return as our title sponsor and partner for the popular Late Night Drags at Portland International Raceway. Thanks from us at PIR to Les Schwab, the West's largest independent tire dealer. The Les Schwab Late Night Drags return most Friday and Saturday nights from April through October. Admission is $8, and putting a car on the track is open to one and all and costs $25 for the evening. Gates open 6 p.m.

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 www.teamcontinental.com

Prepare for safe driving AND racing at Pro Drive Driving School The Car Control and Defensive Driving Course, conducted in the Pro Drive SkidCars, is designed for drivers who want to learn the ins and outs of vehicle dynamics in emergency driving situations and poor road conditions. Check out all the Pro Drive offerings, including full racing schools, at www.prodrive.net

2008 PIR Swap Meet Booths Available 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.