Friends of PIR
October 24, 2006
This news just in from Jim Anderson, the organizer for the Monday Nights at PIR race series that happens all summer long:
"Earlier this year a group called, Friends of PIR was started (see below).
They would like to have users of the track join and support their organization - its free and takes about 30 seconds. I urge you to show your support of this great venue and new organization."
[ sign up ]
About Friends of PIR
History and Introduction
Portland International Raceway (PIR) and its neighbors, the Expo Center,
Delta Park, and Heron Lakes golf course, are the legacy of the city of
Vanport. Because they were born from Vanport¹s tragic demise, each of these
facilities bears a responsibility to enrich the life of our community. For
the past half-century, PIR has incrementally addressed that responsibility
by both entertaining and accommodating families from an expanding hinterland
in Oregon and Washington, and by investing in the welfare of area
neighborhoods.
However, the scope and value of its services, accommodation and community
investments have varied over time due to vacillations in budgets, management
priorities, and income. As a consequence, PIR has periodically found itself
reacting to challenges and opportunities rather than anticipating, shaping,
and strategically securing the possibilities they provide.
The Friends of Portland International Raceway, an Oregon 501(c)3
corporation, assists the facility and the City of Portland to meet PIR's
responsibility to enrich its region and North Portland¹s neighborhoods. Led
by a board with representatives of those who use or visit the track, and who
live and work in the adjacent community, the Friends will solicit and apply
the resources and counsel of those who have a vested interest in the track
and its relationship to those it affects and serves.
Read the website for more info.
Posted by orbike at October 24, 2006 01:40 PM
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