Gumpert Apollo at Oregon Raceway Park

On Sunday August 22, Evolution Motorsports of Tempe AZ brought the Gumpert Apollo to Oregon Raceway Park for a private demonstration and test. This car’s serial number is #001.

The car ran flawlessly all day, only requiring fuel and torque of the wheels for safety. According to Todd Zuccone and Matt Carrick of Evolution Motorsports, this is typical for the car. After months of non-stop demonstration days, they should know.

Needless to say, everyone had a stupendously good time. Hopefully, Evolution Motorsports will come back next year and attempt to set an all out closed course lap record. We really hope that happens.

Meanwhile, feel free to check out the cool stuff at www.evoms.com

"Live from the Track" Update

The first ever "Live from the Track" Update. (And the weekend has just started)!!

93 sunny degrees and a cooling breeze. The meteor shower begins in earnest around 10:00 p.m.just after the moon sets. Come on out tonight and see natures incredible light show. Call on the gate radio until 1:00 a.m. for access.

Saturday and Sunday: Porsche Train!

Please help Josh

Josh Higgins works corners at Oregon Raceway Park. He is a volunteer firefighter and was seriously burned while working on a Fire Department Vehicle. See story below.


Grass Valley, Oregon –South Sherman Fire & Rescue

Firefighter Josh Higgins was seriously burned while working on a department vehicle on Tuesday July 27, 2010 at approximately 4:30pm. Several firefighters were transferring an antique fire engine from the Kent sub-station to the main station in Grass Valley for a restoration project. The vehicle had broken down approximately three miles outside of Grass Valley, Firefighter Higgins was working in the engine compartment attempting to get the vehicle started again when a fire erupted engulfing him in flames. Captain Hendrix, as well as Firefighters Atkins and Liddicoat came immediately to his aid and helped extinguish the fire and administer first aid.

Sherman County Ambulance responded and transported Firefighter Higgins to Mid-Columbia Medical Center where he was later air lifted to the Oregon Burn Center in Portland with severe but non-life threatening burns. Captain Hendrix and Firefighter Atkins also suffered minor burns while extinguishing the fire. Firefighter Higgins has been with the department for seven months. He moved from New Hampshire to start a new life here in Sherman County. He is highly respected among fellow firefighters and loved in the community. This has been an extremely difficult time with our tight-knit firefighting family.

The members of South Sherman Fire & Rescue would like to thank Shaniko Fire Department and Moro Fire Department for covering calls during this time, Sherman County Ambulance for taking care of one of our firefighters, and the community for their support. A fund in Josh Higgins’ name has been started at the Bank of Eastern Oregon in Moro; however funds can be dropped off at any branch, or the Country Café in Grass Valley and the Tumbleweeds store in Shaniko.

We please ask that you do not call the Oregon Burn Center to respect Firefighter Higgins’ privacy, as he has a long road to recovery.

Team Continental Announces William D. Murray Grand Prix October 2nd and 3rd 2010

This race is sanctioned by ICSCC under the 2010 Competition Regulations and will be held at Oregon Raceway Park.

Entries Open: Upon receipt of this announcement

Entries Close: Postmark, fax or register on-line by September 24, 2010

1st entry: $ 275 Includes 1 ticket to Saturday night social

Special Race Group TBA $ 275 and dinner; additional tickets $10 each.

Additional entries: $ 125

Late entry fee: $ 50

Crew and Spectators: FREE

Submit Entries To: www.motorsportreg.com

Or contact:

Team Continental Race Registrar

Linda Blackburn

2600 NE Minnehaha St. C39

Vancouver, WA 98665

360-695-6335 (day)

360-258-6812 (to 8pm)

360-735-7938 (fax)

raceregistrar@teamcontinental.com

** RACE ROTATION 3 – MANDATORY TECH GROUP 2 **

Race Chairman Steve Leonard may be reached at 503-320-1028 until 9 pm.

JOIN US!

Please join Team Continental and the City of Grass Valley

Saturday October 2nd at the Pavilion to celebrate a fantastic season of racing!

• Choose from multiple on-site restaurants for your dinner (Included with your $10 admission ticket)
• No-host beer and wine
• Live music provided by the TC Blues Band
• Meet Sherman County officials and residents that support racing
• Race Officials Division recruitment presentation and information
• Presentation of Lap Record Awards and more…

Only $10! Buy tickets when you register at www.motorsportreg.com

ORP Update June 27/28

Lapping Day with Palatov Motorsport: June 28th

Oregon Raceway Park in Grass Valley, Oregon
June 28th


Registration for the June 28th event is now open for general registrations.

www.palatov.com/events/index.html


This is a new facility and a very technical track. The event is open to INTERMEDIATE and ADVANCED drivers/riders only. Registration is limited to a total of 40 participants (20 cars and 20 bikes). The emphasis of this event is on maximizing tracktime.

The event is open to both CARS and MOTORCYCLES - there will be two run groups, one for cars and one for bikes (cars and bikes will not be on the track at the same time). We anticipate seven 30 minute sessions for each group. Registration is per driver/rider. Participants can bring as many cars and/or bikes as they can haul (all cars and bikes must pass tech!). Race cars are welcome.

We are now offering motorcycle transportation to and from the track in our transporter. Space is limited so contact us early to reserve your spot and get all the details.

Advance registration: $200 per driver/rider
Day-of-event registration: $225
Motorcyle transport fee: $50

DINNER CANCELLATION

THE TEAM CONTINENTAL DINNER SCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEKEND AT OREGON RACEWAY PARK HAS UNFORTUNATELY BEEN CANCELED.
Team Continental regrets any inconvenience to those who were planning to attend.