Cara Adams’ return to Portland International Raceway this weekend brings back a mountain’s worth of memories. It was here, in 2007, where a one-off volunteering effort served as the starting point of a career that has ultimately led her to become the Chief Engineer, Bridgestone Americas Motorsports. Adams had family connections that provided a window
READ MOREThe Grand Prix of Portland officially begins on Friday with formal on-track activities. All of the Verizon IndyCar Series, Pro Mazda presented by Cooper Tires and Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship powered by Mazda tested on Thursday. The Indy Lights presented by Cooper Tires and Battery Tender Global MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrich Tires join those...
READ MOREBy Tony DiZinno Steve’s preview provides a comprehensive look ahead to this weekend’s Grand Prix of Portland, the penultimate race of the Verizon IndyCar Series season. Today’s test day on Thursday provided five hours of run time and already, a number of cool stories to emerge. Test Day Primer The Verizon IndyCar Series had a...
READ MOREThe 2018 Grand Prix of Portland will be the 25th Indy car race held at Portland International Raceway, but the first since a Champ Car World Series event in 2007. The first two-dozen races were part of the annual Rose Festival, which began 111 years ago in 1907. The first event, the Stroh’s / G.I....
READ MOREPORTLAND, Ore. (August 27, 2018)– The Grand Prix of Portland is proud to announce new corporate partnership and official sponsor additions to the event held at Portland International Raceway (PIR), August 31-September 2. BMW, B. Young RV, Firestone, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, MillerCoors, Pepsi, and The Oregonian have joined in to support the Verizon IndyCar Series event bringing
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COOPER TIRES AND GREEN SAVOREE RACING PROMOTIONS’ SUBSIDIARIES EXTEND SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENTS Relationship Expands with Involvement in Grand Prix of Portland INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (June 26, 2018) – A fourth Green Savoree Racing Promotions’ subsidiary has been proudly added to the growing relationship between the company and Cooper Tires, which will now support the Grand Prix of...
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