Friends of Portland International Raceway

Since 1961, Portland International Raceway (PIR) has been a valuable community resource for motorsports as well as numerous other community activities. Over time, it has developed into one of the pre-eminent race tracks in the United states and has been a regular venue for most of the premier U. S. professional races series. Local an national users alike have contributed to PIR's maintenance and enhancement and it has been largely self-sustaining. Its uniqueness comes from its convenient location within the Portland city limits and its city ownership. The latter makes it very affordable for users and also expands its utility to numerous groups unconnected with motorsports.

Friends of PIR are committed to the preservation and enhancement of PIR as a resource for those who use it, both participants and spectators alike; sustaining and expanding PIR's civic contribution as an institution in North Portland; providing guidance and support for the ongoing management of PIR in a manner that assures its ongoing value as a venue for motorsports and other diverse forms of recreation and entertainment.

Please read more about Friends of PIR and join us. Feel free to forward any of our information to your friends or organization. If you are interested in becoming a "Friend" of PIR, please complete the contact/signup form.



This info came from http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=176976
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Save Portland International Raceway

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Attention all motorsports fans and participants, Sam Adams (Portland City Councilor) has taken a personal issue with PIR. As most of you may know, there has been a long standing feud between "neighbors" of PIR and the raceway especially regarding noise levels. Sam Adams is now a neighbor of PIR and become a very vocal spokes person regarding the impacts of the raceway on the neighbors. Don't pay attention to the millions of dollars being contributed to the local economy, don't worry that the closest similar venue is near Seattle Washiington and don't worry about the numerous events you each have either participated in or watched.

Noise is the door that opens to allow the termination of the facility. The adopted Capitol Improvement plan for PIR through the City of Portland's management has failed to be implemented for the past several years. Funds allocated to this facility have been redirected to other more socially acceptable needs. If Adams is successful in getting noise limitations, what type of racing will actually occur? Fight Sam Adams representing a small but vocal group of which he has a vested interest.

This post is to request you go to http://www.friendsofpir.com and register your support for the preservation of the track and its facilities. It costs nothing except a little of your time to fill out the form. The minorty gets heard because the majority shuts up and thinks everyone else will do their fighting. You need to be heard, your voice and vote counts!

Thanks for supporthing this organization!!!! And remember to pass this on to any person or group that you think is affected by the potential closure.

Deacon