Rose Cup Races - A Friends of PIR Event

Rose Cup here we come! We’re excited to be competing once again at this iconic race. This year with JLR in his Cayman GT4 RS and Eddie Nakato in his E46 M3. Reno Marr will also race the JLR E46 M3 in the Rose Cup race and Austin Bradshaw will be driving in Spec Miata and in Small Bore in his RX7.

We hope you can come join us! All our friends and customers are welcome.

For more info and tickets visit Rose Cup Races or rosecup.com

Come warm-up your car for the Rose Cup Races, this Saturday, June 20th at our single day Double Regional race! 65 minutes of track time, two races, and only $425. This is a perfect way to get yourself and your car dialed in for Rose Cup on July 11-12th.

We hope to see you this weekend! Forecast looks great at 80 degrees and sunny.

Six run groups. One legendary weekend. 🏁

The Rose Cup Races presented by Bring a Trailer and Avant-Garde Collection, are bringing the heat to PIR with a field full of variety, speed, and serious racecraft. From classic machines to wheel-to-wheel battles, every group brings something exciting!

👀Here’s what you’ll see:

*Rose Cup Feature Race:
Everything from Corvettes, Camaros, Mustangs, Cobras, Porsches, BMWs, Nissans and more, you never know what you will see.

*Vintage:
A Rose Cup Races tradition with a wide variety of brands and iconic models that will have fans reminiscing about their favorite cars growing up.

*Spec Racer Ford:
One of the most popular amateur racing series in America is the Sports Car Club of America’s Spec Racer Ford. With more than 900 cars built, the Spec Racer Ford is an affordable purpose-built racecar and always exciting racing.

*Small-Mid Bore:
The Small-Mid Bore race group comprises street cars of the 1970s, 80s, 90s and newer, lightly modified to improve performance and handling. It refers to the engine displacement of these cars, in contrast to the big-bore V8-powered cars in the Rose Cup race.

*Spec Miata:
Spec Miatas are based on Mazda’s popular and affordable MX-5 Miata sports cars. The Spec Miata formula is simple – take an ordinary Miata and put some racing safety gear into it. Engines, transmissions, brakes, suspensions and exhausts are all built to a specification to help keep costs under control and to keep the racing as close as possible.

Porsche Club of America:
Porsche Club of America joins the Rose Cup Races in 2026 with their West Coast Series. 911’s, Boxster’s and Cayman’s will compete in their own highly competitive run group. Porsche… there is no substitute.

Whether you love the sound of big horsepower, tight close racing, or purpose-built open-wheel speed, there’s a group for every kind of race fan. See you July 11–12 at Portland International Raceway!

Thank you Doug Berger, DBPics.com, and Terry L Maupin for the photos!

Great opportunity for some track time before Rose Cup Races - A Friends of PIR Event!!!

Our single day Double Regional is next up on June 20th at Portland International Raceway! Saturday only, 65 minutes of track time, all for only $425. This will be a perfect day for Rose Cup Races testing for those looking to get their cars dialed in before July.

Come join us as a racer, volunteer, or spectator!

Original photo credit: Doug Berger

Get your tickets now for the 65th Rose Cup Races!

July 11–12, 2026 is going to be an epic weekend of non stop racing at Portland International Raceway with six different race groups, Saturday car show, vendor booths, food booths and more! Gates open at 7:30 a.m. each day, with cars on course by 9am Saturday and 10am Sunday. Each event admission includes free access to the paddock and grandstand event seating!

Kids 16 and under get in free with a paid adult, and active or veteran military get free admission with ID at the gate.

✔️ Saturday car show sign ups going on now!

✔️ Need lodging? We have both RV and tent camping available on site.

All the details at aftontickets.com/rosecupraces

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🏁 We’re turning 20!

Friends of PIR has spent two decades building community, protecting the track, and opening doors for youth in motorsports and STEM.

To celebrate, we’re asking our supporters to give $20 for 20 years.

It’s simple. It’s meaningful. And it fuels the next generation.

Ready to help us keep the momentum going?

Give $20 today and support youth programs at PIR. 👇🏻
https://friendsofpir.com/donate-2/

Today is the last day for early entry pricing! Tag someone that hasn’t entered yet to remind them!

‼️Don’t forget early entry discounts for this year’s Rose Cup Races are ending soon!

Sign up by Monday, May 25th to receive:
$100 off your primary race entry
$50 off your 2nd run group entry

What to expect this summer:
*Wheel‑to‑wheel action from six different race groups.

*Exhibits, displays, vendors, and more!

*The return of the Porsche Club of America, bringing their West Coast Series with 911s, Boxsters, and Caymans.

*Spotlight moments celebrating racing legends and rising stars.

Whether you’re a longtime supporter or brand‑new to the track, the Rose Cup Races deliver the perfect mix of history, community, and pure racing adrenaline.

🎟️ Tickets for July 11–12, 2026 are available now!
https://aftontickets.com/rosecupraces

Racers enter at:
https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/2026-rose-cup-races-driver-sign-up-portland-intl-raceway-friends-of-pir-126791

Volunteers sign up:
https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/2026-volunteers-rose-cup-races-portland-intl-raceway-friends-of-pir-583022

Thanks https://www.cascadiamotorsportcreatives.com for the photos!

This will be great for Rose Cup Races in July!

The countdown is on for the 2026 Rose Cup Races! 🌹🏁

Early bird race entry pricing ends May 25th, don’t miss your chance to be part of one of the Pacific Northwest’s most iconic motorsports weekends at .

From historic racing tradition to modern high-speed competition, the Rose Cup Races continue a legacy that began in 1961. Join racers and fans from across the country July 11–12 for a full weekend of action, community, and unforgettable racing.

Secure your spot before early entry closes. 🔥

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