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NASCAR Xfinity Series Visits Portland International Raceway in 2022

: Steve Bidlack; News; 29 September 2021

Travel Portland, Sport Oregon and Green Savoree Racing Promotions Announce Collaboration to Bring
NASCAR Racing to Pacific Northwest

PORTLAND, Ore. (Sept. 29, 2021) – The thrills of NASCAR Xfinity Series racing will stop at Portland International Raceway (PIR) on Saturday, June 4, 2022, bringing millions of dollars of economic impact. NASCAR and Green Savoree Racing Promotions officials jointly announced the race today along with representatives from the City of Portland, Travel Portland, and Sport Oregon.

McLaughlin Proud To Be Penske's First Top Rookie

: indycar.com; News; 28 September 2021

Scott McLaughlin fell short of what he called his “overall” goal – he wanted to finish 12th in his first NTT INDYCAR SERIES season – but he achieved a consolation prize he very much valued. He earned the Rookie of the Year Award.

McLaughlin beat Romain Grosjean by 33 points as they finished 14th and 15th, respectively, in the standings.

“You get one shot to win this, and it’s a proud moment, regardless,” said McLaughlin, who became the first Team Penske driver to earn the award. “My ultimate goal was potentially top 12 (in the standings), top 10 in the championship – you always strive for more.

Palou Takes First Series Title, Herta Earns Win at Long Beach

: indycar.com; News; 28 September 2021

Alex Palou clinched his first NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship with a composed drive to fourth place Sunday in the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, a race won by Colton Herta.

Palou became the first Spaniard to win an INDYCAR SERIES championship and is Chip Ganassi Racing’s second consecutive title winner and 14th INDYCAR SERIES champion overall. This is his first season with the powerhouse team in the No. 10 NTT DATA Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, joining CGR after his rookie season in 2020, when he finished 16th in the standings.

NTT INDYCAR SERIES Announces 17-Race 2022 Schedule

: indycar.com; News; 19 September 2021

Highlights Include Return to Toronto, New Doubleheader in Iowa, Earlier Start, Powerful Finish, Record Appearances on NBC

INDIANAPOLIS (Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021) – INDYCAR has announced a 17-race schedule for the 2022 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season, which will feature its bold and daring athletes competing against the thrilling backdrop of unprecedented coverage on network television, an earlier start date, a re-energized summer of fan favorites and a turbocharged stretch run.

Portland Timbers star Diego Valeri named grand marshal for Grand Prix of Portland on Sunday

: Steve Bidlack; News; 10 September 2021

NTT INDYCAR SERIES driver Simon Pagenaud will serve as grand marshal for Saturday's ARCA Menards Series West race

PORTLAND, Ore. (Sept. 10, 2021) - Diego Valeri, one of the greatest Major League Soccer players of all time for the hometown Portland Timbers, will serve as the honorary grand marshal for the Grand Prix of Portland which began this morning and runs through Sunday at Portland International Raceway (PIR).