Race Tracks in Oregon
Oregon's motorsport map runs from the Portland metro out to the high desert. Portland International Raceway, on the site of a former World War II shipyard, is the state's flagship venue: a 1.97-mile road course hosting the NTT INDYCAR SERIES Grand Prix of Portland and a full club-racing calendar, plus an NHRA-sanctioned drag strip on its infield. East of The Dalles, Oregon Raceway Park is a purpose-built 2.3-mile road course used for track days, testing, and vintage racing. Weekly short-track dirt oval racing runs deep in Oregon — Willamette Speedway, Cottage Grove Speedway, Douglas County Speedway, and Southern Oregon Speedway all run seasons from spring through fall, while Sunset Speedway near Banks has run for over 40 years west of Portland. Woodburn Dragstrip south of Portland and Madras Speedway in central Oregon cover drag racing, and Pat's Acres Racing Complex outside Portland is the state's main dedicated karting facility. Coos Bay Speedway keeps racing alive on the south coast. Portland's original oval, Portland Speedway, closed in 2001 and its site is now industrial land.
12 venues listed across 5 categories. Venues with a full RaceTrackWorld guide are linked.
Road courses in Oregon
| Venue | Town | Length | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland International Raceway | Portland | 1.97 mi | 1.97-mile, 12-turn road course on a former WWII shipyard site, hosting the NTT INDYCAR SERIES Grand Prix of Portland and Indy NXT each August alongside a year-round SCCA, NASA, and club-racing calendar. |
| Oregon Raceway Park | Grass Valley | 2.3 mi | Purpose-built 2.3-mile road course in the high desert east of The Dalles, opened in 2008 for club track days, driver schools, and car/kart/motorcycle testing away from public roads. |
Ovals and speedways in Oregon
| Venue | Town | Length | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willamette Speedway | Lebanon | 0.333 mi | 1/3-mile clay oval in the mid-Willamette Valley running a weekly sprint car, late model, and modified season. |
| Cottage Grove Speedway | Cottage Grove | 0.25 mi | Quarter-mile dirt oval south of Eugene running weekly stock car and sprint car racing through the season. |
| Douglas County Speedway | Roseburg | — | Weekly late model, sprint car, and local-class oval off I-5 in Roseburg; was dropped from the ARCA Menards Series West schedule in 2021 when that tour was shortened. |
| Southern Oregon Speedway | White City | 0.375 mi | 3/8-mile banked dirt oval at the Jackson County Sports Park; went inactive in 2021 over lease issues and was revived under new management starting in 2024. |
| Sunset Speedway Park | Banks | 0.25 mi | Quarter-mile dirt oval west of Portland running late model, sprint car, and stock car classes from April through September; a community fixture for over 40 years. |
| Coos Bay Speedway | Coos Bay | — | South coast dirt oval running a local weekly racing season. |
Drag strips in Oregon
| Venue | Town | Length | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodburn Dragstrip | Woodburn | 0.25 mi | Quarter-mile NHRA-affiliated strip south of Portland running a March-to-October season of test-and-tune, bracket, and grudge racing nights. |
| Madras Speedway (Madras Dragstrip) | Madras | 0.25 mi | Central Oregon quarter-mile drag strip running a seasonal local racing schedule. |
Karting in Oregon
| Venue | Town | Length | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pat's Acres Racing Complex | Canby | — | Portland-area karting complex with multiple configurable circuits used for WKA-sanctioned club kart racing, corporate events, and driver training. |
Closed and historic in Oregon
| Venue | Town | Length | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland SpeedwayClosed | Portland | 0.4375 mi | Historic 7/16-mile paved oval that ran NASCAR-sanctioned racing from 1956 until closing in 2001; the site in North Portland has since been redeveloped for industrial use. |
Race tracks near the big cities in Oregon
Near Portland
- Portland International Raceway · about 15 min
- Pat's Acres Racing Complex · about 30 min
- Woodburn Dragstrip · about 40 min
- Sunset Speedway Park · about 45 min
Near Salem
- Woodburn Dragstrip · about 25 min
- Willamette Speedway · about 40 min
Near Eugene
- Cottage Grove Speedway · about 25 min
- Willamette Speedway · about 40 min
Near Medford
- Southern Oregon Speedway · about 15 min
- Douglas County Speedway · about 75 min
Near The Dalles / Central Oregon
- Oregon Raceway Park · about 45 min
- Madras Speedway (Madras Dragstrip) · about 70 min
Major race weekends in Oregon
| Event | Venue | When | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland | Portland International Raceway | August | NTT INDYCAR SERIES / Indy NXT |
Track days and driving experiences in Oregon
Portland International Raceway is the state's main hub for club racing and HPDE, hosting SCCA Oregon Region, NASA Northwest, and Porsche/BMW club track days most weekends in season, alongside vintage racing and the annual INDYCAR weekend. Oregon Raceway Park near Grass Valley runs a similar calendar of track-day rentals and driver schools on a quieter, purpose-built circuit. A novice HPDE day typically runs $250-$450 plus club membership for wheel-to-wheel racing. Drag racers can run test-and-tune nights at Woodburn Dragstrip or on PIR's own drag strip; karters can join club racing at Pat's Acres in Canby.
Frequently asked questions
Does this guide include horse racing tracks?+
No. This guide covers motorsport venues only — cars, motorcycles, and karts. Oregon's horse and greyhound racing facilities are not included.
Where can I watch IndyCar racing in Oregon?+
Portland International Raceway hosts the NTT INDYCAR SERIES Grand Prix of Portland and an Indy NXT support race each August, the state's only top-tier open-wheel event.
Is Portland Speedway still open?+
No. The historic oval in North Portland closed in 2001 after 45 years of NASCAR-sanctioned racing and the site has been redeveloped for industrial use.
Can I drive my own car on a road course in Oregon?+
Yes — Portland International Raceway and Oregon Raceway Park both host SCCA and NASA HPDE days and club racing open to street cars with a helmet and technical inspection.
Where is drag racing held in Oregon?+
Woodburn Dragstrip south of Portland and Madras Speedway in central Oregon are the state's dedicated quarter-mile strips; Portland International Raceway also runs a drag strip on its infield.
Is Southern Oregon Speedway open again after closing?+
Yes. The White City dirt oval went inactive in 2021 during a lease dispute but returned to racing in 2024 under new management and continues to run a weekly season.
Venue list checked against 21 sources. Last reviewed 2026-09-10.
