Join us this summer for the 2023 Rose Cup Races presented by Avant-Garde Collection July 8th and 9th at Portland International Raceway (PIR). Fans from across the country will gather to enjoy high speed racing by seven different race groups, special salutes to the cars, exhibits, displays, vendors and more. Presented by Friends of PIR, the Rose Cup Races was the first major event held at PIR in 1961. Gates open at 7:30 a.m. daily, with cars on course each day by 9a.m. Saturday and 10a.m. Sunday; races run until late afternoon. Tickets available here.
With $15,000 for the Rose Cup Races main event, $5,000 for the new Late Model Stock Car run group and $5,000 up for grabs across other run groups, this is the biggest Rose Cup Races purse ever! Join the fun Saturday afternoon as the top 5 qualifiers compete in an exciting single lap shootout to determine the winner of the Gary Bockman Pole Award and $1,000 cash. View details here.
2023 showcases the best road racing competitors in the Northwest. This year’s seven race groups include:
Fans can look forward to practice, qualifying and racing on Saturday July 8th including the Late Model Stock Car feature race with a $5,000 purse. Sunday will be a full day of more featured races, ceremonies and a celebration of the Rose Cup Races… a Portland tradition since 1961.