Friends of PIR (FOPIR) is proud to present the 61st Rose Cup Races, slated for Saturday and Sunday, July 9 & 10. The summer racing season heats up celebrating 61 years of tradition and high-speed racing at Portland International Raceway. (PIR). Auto enthusiasts and their friends and family will enjoy six different race groups, car corrals, vendor booths, as well as a special salute to this year’s event Grand Marshall, and local legend/racer, Bob Ames. Gates open at 7:30 a.m. each day, with cars on course by 9 a.m.; races run until late afternoon. Each event admission includes a commemorative Rose Cup Souvenir program, plus free access to the paddock and event seating.