Welcome to the 2024 Monday Nights  PIR Bike Race Series that begins April 29th and will last through June 17th. NO races will be held on May 27th, June 3rd and 19th. Races are held at Portland International Raceway in North Portland on a flat, closed, car-free circuit. Separate categories for beginners to more advanced cyclists, including Novice (ages 14 and up), Women (any age), and Open 3/4, Open 1/2/3 and (Masters Men 50+). Nightly races start with the Juniors event at 5:25pm. The race series is a great opportunity for novice-level riders to learn bike racing basics . Fast and fun racing for everyone. All you need is a helmet, a road bike, and a sense of adventure

2024 Season

-  CATEGORIES: Track Bike, Juniors, Novice, Vintage, Women 4/5, Women 1/2/3, Open 4/5 and masters 50+ 4/5, Open 1/2/3 and masters 50+ 1/2/3

- Women Categories are all ages

- Masters Categories are age 50+

-Novice race (ages 14 and up, Men and women) 

Where

Portland International Raceway(PIR)

1940 North Victory Boulevard, Portland, OR 97217

portlandraceway.com

Getting there

ROAD REGISTRATION

- $20 PRE-REG AND $25 DAY OF REGISTRATION (Second race is $5 paid onsite)

-NOVICE RACERS ARE $15 ALL SEASON LONG ($105 season pass)

-JUNIORS ARE FREE ALL SEASON( This is for jr race only. All other races are $5)

Women Racers ARE $10 ALL SEASON LONG($70 season pass)

-All other categories ($140Season pass) 

- UPON ARRIVAL PLEASE CHECK IN WITH REGISTRATION (EVEN IF YOU REGISTERED ONLINE)a paper waiver must be filled out onsite once for the season. 

- ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES MONDAY AT 2PM

-ONSITE REGISTRATION CLOSES 5 MINUTES BEFORE EACH HEAT

-Registration area opens at 5:00 PM, and is located at start/finish area in the middle of the track, opposite the main grandstand.

This is an Oregon Bicycle Racing Association Event. An Oregon Bicycle Racing Association (OBRA) license is required to race and is $5 (single-day) or $50 (annual) and U23 (19-22) $10. OBRA licenses at available at the race or at www.obra.org . OBRA cloth numbers will be used and placement will be on right side each week so we can test a new camera system. The season series will start (April 29th) with numbers on the right.

ROAD COURSE DESCRIPTION

The course is a flat and wide 1.9-mile (3.05 km) loop with excellent quality pavement. 

The circuit is closed to all car traffic.

Distance varies each week, depending on daylight available, field size, and weather, but will average
10-15 miles (Novice), 20-30 miles (Women), 20-40 miles (Masters Men). Exact distance and laps are announced at the start.

- OFFICIALS HAVE FINAL RULE ON ALL FINISHES

RULES

Approved helmets are required.

All OBRA Racing Rules apply.

No aero bars allowed.  

Drop bars, with bar tape, plugged ends and functional brake system

ALL RACERS MUST HOLD THEIR LINE

- OFFICIALS HAVE FINAL RULE ON ALL FINISHES

HAVE FUN! 

Portland International Raceway Rules and Regulations:
In accordance with FAA regulations, PIR does not permit the use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems for any type of commercial photography or videography at any time at the facility. Pets are allowed at PIR. Please consider event noise before bringing pets that may be sensitive to loud sounds. Dogs must be on a leash at all times. Owners take full responsibility for their pets. Alcohol may only be purchased on site from the PIR-contracted food and service vendor, Ovations. Outside alcohol is prohibited from all PIR property. All Portland city parks (including PIR), recreation areas, and natural areas are smoke free.
Portland International Raceway
1940 N Victory Blvd
Portland, OR 97217

OBRA and the organizers of this race do not provide insurance coverage for injuries that occur at the race. The costs related to those injuries are the responsibility of the individual participant.

TRACK BIKE CATEGORY

 Drop bars only, without brake levers. No conversions will be allowed to race. The bike must have horizontal dropouts and racers must be clipped in to pedals

NEW FOR 2024:

NEW CATEGORY ANNOUNCEMENT: Monday PIR is starting a new category this year. Have an old bike in your garage. Well this category is for you. Introducing VINTAGE category. NO CARBON and NO Disk Brakes. we want the year 2000 and OLDER! Must have two working brakes! We have right to refuse if bike looks unsafe! It”s also more fun in VINTAGE clothing!

ALSO:

Racers who participate in Monday Night PIR races in any category will be entered into a end of season Drawing. The More Races you do the more chances of winning.  Random Nightly raffles will be drawn based off the riders who race and prizes held for the following week.

Season end drawings

All categories Eligible for Chance at winning large prizes