Schedule
Festival Gate Hours: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Schedule subject to change without notice.
Friday, 31 August 2018
| Session | Series(s) | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practice 1 | MX-5 Cup | 8:30 AM - 8:55 AM | |
| Practice 1 | Pro Mazda | 9:10 AM - 9:35 AM | |
| Practice 1 | Indy Lights | 9:50 AM - 10:30 AM | |
| Practice 1 | Verizon IndyCar Series | 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM | |
| Practice 1 | USF2000 | 11:45 AM - 12:15 AM | |
| Practice 2 | MX-5 Cup | 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM | |
| Qualifying 1 | Pro Mazda | 1:15 PM - 1:35 PM | |
| Qualifying 1 | Indy Lights | 1:50 PM - 2:20 PM | |
| Practice 2 | Verizon IndyCar Series | 2:35 PM - 3:35 PM | |
| Qualifying 1 | USF2000 | 4:10 PM - 4:30 PM |
Saturday, 01 September 2018
| Session | Series(s) | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qualifying | MX-5 Cup | 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM | |
| Qualifying 2 | USF2000 | 9:15 AM - 9:35 AM | |
| Qualifying 2 | Indy Lights | 9:50 AM - 10:20 AM | |
| Qualifying 2 | Pro Mazda | 10:35 AM - 10:55 AM | |
| Practice 3 | Verizon IndyCar Series | 11:10 AM - 11:55 AM | |
| Race 1 | MX-5 Cup | 12:10 PM - 12:55 PM | |
| Race 1 | USF2000 | 1:10 PM - 1:50 PM | |
| Race 1 | Indy Lights | 2:05 PM - 3:05 PM | |
| Qualifying | Verizon IndyCar Series | 3:20 PM - 4:35 PM | |
| Race 1 | Pro Mazda | 4:50 PM - 5:30 PM |
Sunday, 02 September 2018
| Session | Series(s) | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race 2 | MX-5 Cup | 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM | |
| Race 2 | Indy Lights | 9:55 AM - 10:55 AM | |
| Driver Introductions | Verizon IndyCar Series | 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM | |
| Race | Verizon IndyCar Series | 12:10 PM - 2:00 PM | |
| Race 2 | Pro Mazda | 2:15 PM - 3:05 PM | |
| Race 2 | USF2000 | 3:20 PM - 4:00 PM |
Racing Series
The Verizon IndyCar Series is the premier open-wheel racing series in the United States. It offers one of the most diverse and challenging schedules in motorsports with races held on ovals, permanent road courses and temporary street courses.
The Mazda Road to Indy Presented by Cooper Tires features some of the best up and coming competitors as they try to reach the pinnacle of open-wheel racing America, the Verizon IndyCar Series. Boasting over 100 drivers as graduates, the Mazda Road to Indy is comprised of three race series including: Indy Lights presented by Cooper Tires, Pro Mazda Championship presented by Cooper Tires and the Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship Powered by Mazda.
The Battery Tender Global Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrich Tires is the signature spec series for the Mazda Road to 24 (#MRT24), the sports car counterpart to the Mazda Road to Indy (#MRTI). On both paths, Mazda-powered champions earn a Mazda scholarship to advance their career. The MX-5 Cup champion earns a $200,000 scholarship.
Entertainment
Taking place on the iconic Portland International Raceway road course, the Grand Prix of Portland is a premiere motorsports festival in the Pacific Northwest. The Grand Prix of Portland features a week-long festival-like atmosphere that includes the fastest racing series on the planet, celebrity athletes, live entertainment and interactive activities.
For information on Exhibiting & Vending at the Grand Prix of Portland, please contact:
Nethu Srikanthan
Senior Account Executive
Grand Prix of Portland
nsrikanthan@portlandgp.com
