Spencer.Berry
April 24th, 2008, 04:52 PM
OK, these aren't big events, but if you end up traveling to the Portland area for whatever reason, come check it out. For some people it's a serious race, for others it's just weekly paceline training, and for others it's just fun to skate on one of the smoothest tracks in the country. PIR was repaved this winter, and it's unbelievable! We got to test it out at the grand re-opening party in February. Bring your Matter Yellows or maybe even some 89a track wheels -- it's really fast!
The 'official' announcement for the 2008 season is copied below:
SKATE RACING AT PIR FOR 2008
Monday Nights
May 5 to August 25
WHERE: Portland International Raceway
1940 N Victory Blvd., Portland OR 97217
Directions: From I-5 take exit #306b west. The racetrack is located
immediately west of the freeway.
WHEN: Track opens for warmup at 5:00 p.m. Starting gun at 5:45 p.m.
HELMETS REQUIRED.
WHAT:
6- to 8-mile event for expert skaters
4- to 6-mile event for fitness skaters
Potluck Barbeques on occasion
COST: $7.50 entry (price subject to change)
COURSE: The course is a flat and wide 1.9-mile loop with excellent
quality pavement and is closed to all car traffic.
New racers are welcomed and encouraged. Just show up with a helmet and
skates, ready to race. Experienced racers are on hand to answer questions
and provide tips.
16 Races
May 5th to August 25th
May - 5, 12, 19, 26;
June - 2, 9, 16, 23, 30;
July - 7, 14, 21, 28;
Aug - 4, 11, 18, 25
PIR Web site: www.portlandraceway .com
PIR RaceCam: http://www.portland raceway.com/ webcam.asp
The 'official' announcement for the 2008 season is copied below:
SKATE RACING AT PIR FOR 2008
Monday Nights
May 5 to August 25
WHERE: Portland International Raceway
1940 N Victory Blvd., Portland OR 97217
Directions: From I-5 take exit #306b west. The racetrack is located
immediately west of the freeway.
WHEN: Track opens for warmup at 5:00 p.m. Starting gun at 5:45 p.m.
HELMETS REQUIRED.
WHAT:
6- to 8-mile event for expert skaters
4- to 6-mile event for fitness skaters
Potluck Barbeques on occasion
COST: $7.50 entry (price subject to change)
COURSE: The course is a flat and wide 1.9-mile loop with excellent
quality pavement and is closed to all car traffic.
New racers are welcomed and encouraged. Just show up with a helmet and
skates, ready to race. Experienced racers are on hand to answer questions
and provide tips.
16 Races
May 5th to August 25th
May - 5, 12, 19, 26;
June - 2, 9, 16, 23, 30;
July - 7, 14, 21, 28;
Aug - 4, 11, 18, 25
PIR Web site: www.portlandraceway .com
PIR RaceCam: http://www.portland raceway.com/ webcam.asp