Vanport
| Length km: |
3.152 (1.954 mi) |
| Course type: | Road |
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Portland International Raceway is built on the former location of the World War II city of Vanport, which was wiped out by a 1948 flood. The Portland Jaycees saw that the abandoned roads of Vanport had the potential to become a road race course and convinced the Rose Festival that they should sponsor a race during their annual celebration. The first Rose Cup races were held in June of 1961, starting a tradition that continues today.
