Sport Oregon

One day before this year’s INDYCAR race at the Grand Prix of Portland, students from the Beaverton Academy of Science and Engineering (BASE) got a behind-the-scenes tour of the track and learned about careers in motorsports.  Girls at the Track Day was made possible by PNC Bank and Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR). The STEM-focused students toured INDYCAR’s portable, on-site medical facilities where doctors and nurses treat injuries and illnesses at the track. And later, the group heard from women engineers and mechanics about what it takes to prepare cars and drivers. In 2022, PNC and CGR teamed up again to launch Women In Motorsports, Powered by PNC Bank. WIM is an initiative that helps inspire the next generation of engineers, mechanics and other career pathways in motorsports.

This past weekend, Sport Oregon teamed up with Populous to tackle the mother of all relays at Hood to Coast. Thank you to our generous sponsors who supported SHE FLIES through this race. Hoffman Construction Company PAE Mortenson Colliers Lease Crutcher Lewis Let's see if the dream team below can share some photo highlights in the comments from this epic adventure. Geoffrey Kornegay Whitney Ranson, AIA Jeff Yrazabal AIA, LEED AP Mary Imboden Calvin Brawner Jurell Scott Sydney Flynn Sarah Scrivens Lauren McFarland Jack McFarland Chelsea Oda

Same time next year Rockstar Energy Drink?

📍 Skate City USA

Kick it with 30+ Olympians at the free Rockstar Energy Drink Open all weekend.

With history in mind, large-scale outdoor concerts make their triumphant return to Portland.

Oregon flexes its sporting muscle during one epic weekend of signature events, Aug. 23-25.

Ashton Eaton, OLY is a five-time NCAA champion and five-time Pac-10 champion for the Ducks who twice earned the moniker “World’s Greatest Athlete” for his pair of Olympic gold medals in the decathlon. The Oregon native was named the 2010 Bowerman Award winner, bestowed upon the best collegiate track and field athlete in the nation. Hayward Magic led to love for Ashton, who met his teammate and Canadian athlete Brianne Theisen-Eaton, OLY in Eugene. The most decorated couple in track and field history each medaled at the 2016 Rio Olympics before starting the world's most athletic family together in 2020. Even in retirement, Ashton is helping athletes get faster, better, and stronger as an innovation engineer at Nike. Sport has the power to change the world and this state is special thanks to people like Ashton Eaton. 

Some highlights from our summer board meeting at Providence Park last night. Our board brings Oregon sports together as one team, driving positive social and economic impact through sport. 📸: Howard Lao

Young Professionals Board Member Highlight Carlos Martinez-Gloria is the Director of Soccer Operations for Portland Thorns FC. Carlos recruits, maintains, and forecasts a successful staff and roster, while ensuring strategic spending and processes in pursuit of championships.