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  • Legislators call for leaded fuel ban at PIR

    Legislators call for leaded fuel ban at PIR

    The debate over Portland International Raceway (PIR) has reached the Oregon Legislature with State Rep. Travis Nelson proposing a ban on leaded gas at PIR. Nelson represents N/NE Portland.  “For nearly a decade, the fight to ban leaded fuel at Portland International Raceway has been on-going…and the health risks still remain,” Nelson told fellow legislators…

  • City panel revisits PIR racetrack noise

    City panel revisits PIR racetrack noise

    The revving engines of Portland International Raceway (PIR) are a familiar summer sound to many North Portland residents. The PIR Subcommittee of the Noise Review Board has been taking a fresh look at reducing the noise. After 2 ½ years, the Subcommittee is wrapping up its work and is now preparing to present to the…