PORTLAND GRAND PRIX
at PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY

September 10-12, 2021

Round #14 of the 2021 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Season

GENERAL INFO – Portland International Raceway is owned by the City of Portland, Oregon. The track is designated a city park and operated by the Parks and Recreation Department. Portland International is self-sufficient and does not receive public funding for operation. The track was opened in 1961 and sits on 291 acres of property, much which was once known as Vanport, Oregon, a city constructed to house shipbuilders and their family during World World 2.

Today the track hosts 550 annual events, will host 350,000 visitors annually. INDYCAR returned to the facility after an absence of 10 years in 2017. Portland is unique as it is one of the few permanent road courses in the country that is within city limits. The track is 6 miles west of the airport, making it easily accessible by air. It is also listed in the National Historic Register.

Make sure to dress comfortably and wear comfortable shoes. If you have a pit pass, you must wear closed toed shoes. As with all permanent road courses, to see the event, you’ll want to wander around, especially during practices and qualifying to fully appreciate the course and it’s 12 turns. General admission and a paddock pass are free to kids 12 and under with ticketed adult. Call the ticket number below for details.

Expect security at entry gates. See prohibited items listed below. Coolers are permitted, but no alcohol or glass containers allowed. Come prepared for various weather conditions (hot, windy, chilly and/or wet). Track crossing bridges will require walking up and down sets of stairs. Pets are discouraged, but ADA animals with documentation are always welcome.

Once in the facility, complimentary track shuttles are available to move you from one location to another. Take advantage of these shuttles to check out all that Portland International Raceway has to offer.

The City of Vanport was a bustling city during World War 2 developed by industrialist Henry Kaiser, of steel and aluminum background. Built in 1942 in a remarkable 110 days, it provided temporary housing for some 50,000 residents who worked in the shipyards. It flourished to become the second largest city in Oregon. Vanport was developed on unincorporated land between Vancouver, WA and Portland, OR.  After the war, although the ship building business was in decline, many continued to live in the town. In the spring of 1948, dams failed, and a flood washed away the entire city in just a few hours.

SPECIFIC LOCATION – 1940 N. Victory BL, Portland, Oregon 97217. Take Interstate 50 to Exit 306B. Follow signs. Pacific Time Zone. (Address valid race weekend only.)

TRACK WEBSITE – portlandgp.com

TRACK CONFIGURATION – 1.964-mile permanent road course with 12 turns

PREFERRED AIRPORT – Portland International Airport (PDX) 6 miles west of the track

PARKING – Expect to pay wherever you park. Parking will not be available for purchase upon arrival. All on site parking must be purchased in advance. An alternative to driving to the track is to use light rail to arrive. Trimet.org (Max is the name of the rail system) can provide additional information. If using the rail system, get on the yellow line and exit at the Delta Park Vanport exit. Approximately ¼ mile walk from the train station to the track entry. Call ticket number at 1-503-400-6070 for information and purchase.

CREDENTIALS – Must wear closed toed shoes for pit entry.

ENTRY POINTS – Follow signs off Interstate 5, Exit 306B and follow signs to the track. Expect security screening as you enter.

TICKET INFO – A variety of ticket packages are available, including one that includes a paddock pass. Kids 12 and under with paying adult, are free – does not include a grandstand seat. Friday, all grandstands are unreserved but you will need a paddock pass to enter the infield. ADA seating and parking is available. Call 1-503-400-6070 for details and info. All tickets are nonrefundable and non-exchangeable. Smoking is NOT permitted in the grandstand or hospitality areas.

PROHIBITED ITEMS – Leave noise makers, horns, helium balloons, beach balls, rollerblades, skateboards, skates, drones, bicycles, and golf carts at home. Open food or beverage containers cannot be brought to track crossing areas. No smoking, stadium seats or standing on grandstand seats. No handbill distribution. No weapons or scaffolding allowed.

CAMPING – Call the ticket number at 1-503-400-6070 for info and availability of camping permits. RV 3-day club packages may still be available – no amenities. Call before you tow your camper to the race venue.

QUESTIONS? – portlandgp.com

COVID INFORMATION AND SAFETY PROTOCOLS

Make a copy of your COVID-19 vaccination card and bring it with you. Masks or face coverings are required for everyone in the facility.

Keep in mind that neither INDYCAR nor the track promoters have control over the Center for Disease Control or state and local regulations. Regulations are changing daily in many areas as the virus is still active. Safety to all fans and competitors is first and foremost. Read signs and follow instructions!

Although forgettable for many, 2020 will be remembered for no fans in attendance for spectator sports worldwide. INDYCAR sets the standard as the premier entertainment series in auto racing and we are racing full-time, full-schedule with fans in the stands!