Portland Historic Races

30th annual Baxter Auto Parts Portland Historic Races, July 7 through 9 at Portland International Raceway. The event, which features high-speed racing by 250 prestigious vintage cars, runs daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets cost $40 for all three days; $10 for Friday; or $25 for Saturday or Sunday. Children under 12 are admitted for free. Advance discount tickets are available at all Baxter Auto Parts locations.

This year's vintage racing event will commemorate the Chevy Corvette and celebrate 50 years of Allard. The event is a fundraiser for the Children's Cancer Association (CCA) see story on why we do this, a not-for-profit organization based in Portland that works to positively impact the care and quality of life for seriously ill children and teens with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses throughout Oregon and the United States. This is the fourth year the racing event has associated itself with CCA.

The Baxter Auto Parts Portland Historic Races features an open paddock, which allows the public the opportunity to view these legendary vintage cars up close and interact with the drivers. The event also presents a display of more than 900 collector cars and hot rods, a vendor midway, the Pepsi Kid Zone, and an upscale food and wine pavilion presented by Fred Meyer.
Camping - Camping is allowed at the track in the Marathon Coach Camp and Motorhome area. Weekend camping tickets can be purchased online.

The event is produced and sanctioned by the Historic Motor Sports Association (HMSA). Established in 1977, HMSA is an organization specializing in race events that feature historic cars through 1972. HMSA emphasizes the preservation and proper use of historic racecars. The association is also the sanctioning body for the world-renowned Monterey Historic Automobile Races.