PIR to host NASCAR event-July 17-19th

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Perusing the PIR site this morning, I saw the ad and investigation led to this:

NASCAR Camping World Series
West 2009 Schedule Announced

Portland, Madera, And Second Race At Iowa Join Lineup
56th Season Features 13 Races From March To September
Three Road Course Races On Tap For 2009

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Venues joining the NASCAR Camping World Series West schedule in 2009 include Portland (Ore.) International Raceway, a road course visited by the circuit in 1986, and Madera (Calif.) Speedway, which last held a series event in 2003. The Portland event, one of three road course races on tap for 2009, is set for July 19; while the Madera race is slated for April 25.

Two events will once again run in conjunction with NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race weekends again in 2009. The NASCAR Camping World Series West will travel to Phoenix International Raceway on April 16 to be part of the big NASCAR weekend in the Valley of the Sun. The series will also share the stage with NASCAR’s premier series on the road course of Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, Calif., on June 20.

“The 2009 schedule features many of the popular venues in key markets that have hosted some of the greatest racing in the 55-year history of the NASCAR Camping World Series West,” said NASCAR’s Managing Director of Racing Operations, George Silbermann. “We thank our promoters and competitors throughout the region for their continued support, and look forward to returning to Madera Speedway and Portland International Raceway. The package of events overall should make for another exciting season of competition.”

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Venues joining the NASCAR Camping World Series West schedule in 2009 include Portland (Ore.) International Raceway, a road course visited by the circuit in 1986, and Madera (Calif.) Speedway, which last held a series event in 2003. The Portland event, one of three road course races on tap for 2009, is set for July 19; while the Madera race is slated for April 25.

Two events will once again run in conjunction with NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race weekends again in 2009. The NASCAR Camping World Series West will travel to Phoenix International Raceway on April 16 to be part of the big NASCAR weekend in the Valley of the Sun. The series will also share the stage with NASCAR’s premier series on the road course of Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, Calif., on June 20.

“The 2009 schedule features many of the popular venues in key markets that have hosted some of the greatest racing in the 55-year history of the NASCAR Camping World Series West,” said NASCAR’s Managing Director of Racing Operations, George Silbermann. “We thank our promoters and competitors throughout the region for their continued support, and look forward to returning to Madera Speedway and Portland International Raceway. The package of events overall should make for another exciting season of competition.”

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2009 NASCAR CAMPING WORLD SERIES WEST SCHEDULE
Date Track (Length) Location
Sat., March 14 Thunder Hill Raceway (.375-Mile) Kyle, Texas
Sat., April 4 All American Speedway (.333-Mile) Roseville, Calif.
Thur., April 16 Phoenix International Raceway (1-Mile) Phoenix, Ariz.
Sat., April 25 Madera Speedway (.333-Mile) Madera, Calif.
Sun., May 17 * Iowa Speedway (.875-Mile) Newton, Iowa
Sat., June 6 Douglas County Speedway (.375-Mile) Roseburg, Ore.
Sat., June 20 Infineon Raceway (1.9-Mile road course) Sonoma, Calif.
Sat., July 4 Toyota Speedway at Irwindale (.5-Mile) Irwindale, Calif.
Sun., July 19 Portland International Raceway (1.967-Mile road course) Portland, Ore.
Sat., Aug. 1 Miller Motorsports Park (3.06-Mile road course) Tooele, Utah
Sat., Aug. 15 Colorado National Speedway (.375-Mile) Dacono, Colo.
Fri., Sept. 4 Iowa Speedway (.875-Mile) Newton, Iowa
Sat., Sept. 19 All American Speedway (.333-Mile) Roseville, Calif.

* Combination race with NASCAR Camping World Series East
All dates subject to change


http://www.grandnationalwest.com/home.html

If you a race worker/volunteer, your loyalties, alliances, vacation days, and race budget may suddenly be conflicted by this news.

Of course, if you only drive a race car, it may be a different perspective altogether.

Racer quiz:
Does the phrase "All dates subject to change" mean the same thing as "tentative"?
 
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stock cars

Careful, Gordon. Gary Lewis set fast time last year at PR - 1:24.1 with a crate motor and a spec tire.

Robert Barg
 
In reality they have my greatest respect. Having raced (and won) @ Sears Point, nee Infinion, I am amazed at the times they can turn in there. Even if they don't use the turn 6 section. G
 
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