brand new track in oregon ORP

[ericblois]

thought id share about my first race at this brand new track. ORP. Oregon Racway Park is a brand new track this was taken from the very first race weekend. im driving my ITA car in the group. 5th in class 15 overall. all ITS cars (3, 240z's) started behind me only one got by . all but one of the other e30s you see are a spec class car called PRO3. founders grand prix 2010 at ORP on Vimeo
qualifing 1st in ITA was a bmw 325e, 2nd was a 240sx , 3rd was a miata ,4th was a crx , and 5th was myself in a 325e there were 20 ITA cars that started the race 48 in group

[lateapex911]

How cool! I had NO idea a new track was being built! I thought Oregon had trees! Not one to be seen on those rolling hills. Track looks a bit tight, but has nice elevation changes. I assume they'll add some curbing at those apexes that lack it now. How long is it? Looks just under 2 miles.

[ericblois]

narrowest spot is 40ft and its listed at 2.3 miles and 400ft of elevation change every lap. it has the "half pipe" which is the 2 turns left then right each one is 14* of banking . it has "Pucker factor" (turn 4 in the video) you can also see mt hood and mt adams from just about anywhere. soon will be able to run both directions. my ITA car was hitting about 100 mph 2 times a lap. link to there site http://www.oregonraceway.com

[Knestis]

Dang. An hour beyond the Dalles...? Bring a tent.

Looks like fun!

K