Announcing the Inaugural Portland Virtual Grand Prix – Registration Now Open!

The iRacing community is about to experience something special! We are excited to announce the Inaugural Portland Virtual Grand Prix, a thrilling 30-lap showdown at Portland International Raceway. This race will feature the all-new ARCA Menards Series car on iRacing, bringing a whole new level of excitement to the virtual world of racing.

With nothing but cash on the line for the winner ($500), we are almost certain that the on-track action will be intense as 35 drivers battle it out for the top spot. Expect an array of talent to be on display as drivers from both The NW Region and NASCAR will go head-to-head on the famous 2-mile circuit.

This event was created in collaboration between the track, Portland International Raceway, ARCA Series Driver, Eric Johnson Jr. & his partners. We owe a big thank you to Pacific Office Automation, Sherwin Williams, Paul Davis Restoration, Key Property Services Inc, Valleyscapes Landscaping Solutions, and Product 41 for making this event possible.

Our hope with this race is to give NW racers an opportunity to promote themselves while competing against current NASCAR Drivers and testing their skills against the best. We brought this idea to life after the famous track was recently added as an official track on the iRacing platform.

Event Details:

• Date & Time: March 30th, 5:00 PM PST/8:00 PM EST

• Track: Portland International Raceway

• Car: ARCA Menards Series Car (iRacing Version)

• Laps: 30-lap main event

• Practice: 30-minute practice session OPENS AT 4:30PT, 7:30PM ET!

• Qualifying (5PM PST, 8PM ET): 3-lap qualifying session to determine the grid.

• Race: 30-lap feature race

• Weather: 72 Degree Air temp, Partially Cloudy. 0% Track State to start each session.

• Setup: Fixed setup based on iRacing’s “Road Setup” with a 3.80 gear ratio and 450 lbs rear springs *Subject to change slightly based on driver feedback prior to the event*

• Cautions and Fast Repairs: Each driver will have one Fast Repair available to them during the main event. Please use this wisely. Cautions will be thrown manually by race control. NOTE: Cautions won't be thrown for single car spins. Multicar pileups (3+) or anything blocking the racing surface for an extended period of time will bring out a yellow. Race control reserves the right to throw/not throw the yellow at anytime.

• Overtime: 1 attempt at a Green, White, Checkered finish will be possible if needed. Next flag ends the race once the leader receives the green flag on this attempt.

• Driver Eligibility: MUST BE EITHER a NW driver with real life racing experience OR a NASCAR/ARCA Menards Series Licensed Driver. Exceptions may be made upon approval.

How to Register: Registration is now open! Drivers interested in joining this exciting event must DM Eric Johnson Jr. to register and receive the access code to the session. There is no limit on drivers, but only the top 35 qualifiers will make the starting grid.

The session will be broadcast live on the Global Sim Racing YouTube Channel, where fans can watch the action unfold in real time.

Don’t miss out on a chance to win $500 in the Portland Virtual Grand Prix. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or an up-and-coming talent in the Northwest, this event is bound to deliver some exciting moments for all involved.

Register now and get ready to race!