The Mazda Grand Prix of PortlandPresented by DriveTime Illustrated, July 22-27, is going to be the hottest racing in the Northwest this summer. Add in cold brews from the Oregon Brew Festival (and did we forget to mention the Playboy Bunnies) and you just have to be there. See you there!
Come for the finest in open-wheeled racing with a Star Mazda double-header, plus the Playboy MX-5 Cup, Volkswagon TDI Cup, Drifting, Drag Racing and more.
The Columbia River Classic historic races and the All-British Field Meet join forces to showcase some of the best vintage iron around.
2008 Mazda Grand Prix of Portland
Northwest Speed Week to be held July 22-27 at Portland International Raceway; Tickets on sale now.
Portland , Oregon —June 13, 2008— Portland International Raceway (PIR) in conjunction with Mazda is bringing together a unique blend of racing events for the inaugural Northwest Speed Week and the 2008 Mazda Grand Prix of Portland on July 22-27.
The first ever Northwest Speed Week promises six days of racing, from bicycles ; to the most competitive road racing series in America, plus a dozen microbrews as part of the Oregon Brew Festival pavilion at the track. Some of the best up and coming drivers around will compete on the road course in the Star Mazda Championship presented by Goodyear Doubleheader, the Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup and the VW Jetta TDI Cup Series.
But that's just the beginning. Formula Drift will showcase the best drift teams in the United States, the Northwest's top bicycle road racers will take to the track for a 48-mile race, there will be drag racing, a car-bike-running relay race called the Motathlon, plus the Driving Sports Time Attack and a Beaches Cruise-in. More information and tickets can be found on the Mazda Grand Prix of Portland's official Web site, http://www.mazdagrandprix.com/. “We're very excited about the first-ever Northwest Speed Week and the 2008 Mazda Grand Prix of Portland,” said Mark Wigginton, General Manager of PIR. “Our brand new web site provides all the information that motorsports fans need for this action-packed week, including ticket purchases, the schedule of events and parking information. It's going to be the mosh pit of motorsports.” PIR is located in West Delta Park at 1940 North Victory Boulevard, Portland, OR, 97217. Admission to Northwest Speed Week and the 2008 Mazda Grand Prix of Portland is $15 per day and free for children under 12. Parking is $10. People are encouraged to take public transportation, and the Interstate MAX line stops at PIR.
Events at PIR
Monday, July 21: 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
Monday, July 21: Mountain Bicycle Racing Do it in the dirt on our motocross track and surrounding areas. This is a six-week series, with info here. Gates open 5 p.m., free for spectators.
Tuesday, July 22: Bicycle Racing Come and enjoy the first special event of the Mazda Grand Prix week. Speical prizes and payouts for bicycle racers. Get out the helmet, dust off the bike and go racing. More information here, with gates open 5 p.m., free for spectators.
Wednesday, July 23: 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, July 24: MotocrossThursday Night Motocross admission only $8. Gates open 3 p.m., first motos at 7 p.m. Huge pro purse and prizes. This is the one to hit!
Friday through Sunday, July 25-27: Mazda Grand Prix of Portland Admission only $15, all grandstands are open and free, no charge for paddock access, great racing all weekend. Gates open 7 a.m. each day.
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.
Drags Live!
to the most competitive road racing series in America, plus a dozen microbrews as part of the Oregon Brew Festival pavilion at the track. Some of the best up and coming drivers around will compete on the road course in the Star Mazda Championship presented by Goodyear Doubleheader, the Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup and the VW Jetta TDI Cup Series. 
Week and the 2008 Mazda Grand Prix of Portland,” said Mark Wigginton, General Manager of PIR. “Our brand new web site provides all the information that motorsports fans need for this action-packed week, including ticket purchases, the schedule of events and parking information. It's going to be the mosh pit of motorsports.” PIR is located in West Delta Park at 1940 North Victory Boulevard, Portland, OR, 97217. Admission to Northwest Speed Week and the 2008 Mazda Grand Prix of Portland is $15 per day and free for children under 12. Parking is $10. People are encouraged to take public transportation, and the Interstate MAX line stops at PIR. 
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 
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