Portland

[Ankf00]

so what's the damn deal?

[Anteater]

If you mean "Who's going to be at Portland?", I can assure you that I will be there. :) I can think of at least 5 others from this forum who will be there too, but I'll let them speak for themselves. Should be fun!

[Michaelhatesfans]

:thumbup:

[oddlycalm]

:thumbup:

[Ankf00]

so where am I staying? :D

anywho, sounds good, my OT got approved so think I'm going to try coming provided I have no work

[oddlycalm]

If it was me, I'd stay downtown and ride Max to the track. The Max line stops at the front gate of PIR and runs to downtown. The hotels near the track at Hayden Meadows are not great, and there is nothing to do out there. The hotels north of the track at Janzen Beach are undergoing some remodeling according to Anteater, so space there is limited. Many of the teams book in there, so they sell out quick. No long walk from the parking lot, no traffic, and you're downtown where the nightlife is. Unlike most US cities, Portland's downtown is the best place to live in the area (and most expensive), and it's safe to walk around at night. Hotels range from the big chains like Hilton, Marriot, etc. to the small boutique places like the Jupiter.

The Max line also runs to the airport, so unless you need a car for something specific, you have other options. It's 15 minutes from the airport to downtown
on Max, and there is a streetcar line and buses everywhere once you are downtown.

oc

[Hard Driver]

I am planning a vacation around it. Thanks for the local knowledge oddlycalm.

[Ankf00]

heh, portland pwnz.

[Michaelhatesfans]

http://www.bridgeportbrewandalehouse.com/

[Michaelhatesfans]

http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/beer_traveller/49288

[Anteater]

The hotels north of the track at Janzen Beach are undergoing some remodeling according to Anteater, so space there is limited.

The main thing that the Doubletree Hotels in Jantzen Beach remodeled was their rates--I think they increased by about $20/night! I won't be staying there this time; instead it's going to be the Four Points by Sheraton Portland Downtown, where I got a room for $89.00 with my AAA membership. :thumbup: I stayed there last fall--it's a nice hotel, and about 2 blocks from the Max station.

[Ankf00]

mandatory overtime is looking like it's going to suck my ass :flame:

[Sean O'Gorman]

Oh darn, hanging out wiht MHF and Ank really sounds like it would've been the OC social event of the year. :gomer: :gomer: ;)

[Ankf00]

**** yea, we know how to roll, s'how we do

wtf is there in cleveland with you? only reason it'll be cool is cuz nappy'll be there :gomer:



now watching Harold & Kumar right now, I realized something...
as Ankoorkumar Patel, this is obviously my life story condensed into 1.5 hours, with whiny Asian accomplice named Harold Roldy Cork, and OGorman is the "business hippie" busted for the weed whom the hot british girls mock for lame ass poetry n geezerly phish records n **** :gomer:

[oddlycalm]

Last winter when the race was being discussed BBQ entered the picture. I did a road test on a recent addition to the BBQ restuarants in the area, and we may have a winner. It's the Russell Street Bar.B.Que (sic) at 325 NE Russell at the corner of MLK in the building that used to house the Doris Cafe. Good off street parking, nice atmoshere for a BBQ place, and it's large enough to seat a group. It's located 10 minutes from the track (depending on traffic) and 5 minutes from downtown.
Russell Street Bar.B.Que (http://portland.citysearch.com/profile/40849825/portland_or/russell_street_bar_b_que.html?cslink=search_name_c ust&ulink=search_2_searchslot1_520__1_profile_2_1)

[manic mechanic]

http://www.bridgeportbrewandalehouse.com/
Hey F00...Listen to this dude!

Anyone who would link Bridgeport knows his stuff (and you know from experience that I know beer & TQ!). '

Portland is a great town. I'd love to go and just "pub crawl", but I'd have to bring Mrs. Manic if I did (ask Tim and cork how hospitable she can be... :rofl: ).

Bridgeport has great firkin brews, and the pizza at the alehouse is one of the best I've ever had. :thumbup:

manic

[Michaelhatesfans]

Last winter when the race was being discussed BBQ entered the picture. I did a road test on a recent addition to the BBQ restuarants in the area, and we may have a winner. It's the Russell Street Bar.B.Que (sic) at 325 NE Russell at the corner of MLK in the building that used to house the Doris Cafe. Good off street parking, nice atmoshere for a BBQ place, and it's large enough to seat a group. It's located 10 minutes from the track (depending on traffic) and 5 minutes from downtown.
Russell Street Bar.B.Que (http://portland.citysearch.com/profile/40849825/portland_or/russell_street_bar_b_que.html?cslink=search_name_c ust&ulink=search_2_searchslot1_520__1_profile_2_1)
I know the place. Well, I haven't tried the BBQ, but the Doris Cafe was legendary on this end of town. Let's see how many out of towners we get and where they're staying, but we can put it on the short list!

[Anteater]

Last winter when the race was being discussed BBQ entered the picture. I did a road test on a recent addition to the BBQ restuarants in the area, and we may have a winner. It's the Russell Street Bar.B.Que (sic) at 325 NE Russell at the corner of MLK in the building that used to house the Doris Cafe. Good off street parking, nice atmoshere for a BBQ place, and it's large enough to seat a group. It's located 10 minutes from the track (depending on traffic) and 5 minutes from downtown.
Russell Street Bar.B.Que (http://portland.citysearch.com/profile/40849825/portland_or/russell_street_bar_b_que.html?cslink=search_name_c ust&ulink=search_2_searchslot1_520__1_profile_2_1)

Good job on the road test, oc; if you say it's a good place, I know I can trust your assessment! :thumbup: I hope we can have a get-together.

I think there's going to be a CCIC Fan Club Dinner, too, sometime that weekend, so we'll want to avoid a schedule conflict.

[Anteater]

On another forum, I read that the CCIC Fan Club Dinner is going to be held Saturday night. Sunday night is Father's Day, so I guess that leaves us with Friday night for a get-together. Anyone interested?

[oddlycalm]

Sure, I'm in. :thumbup:

oc

[Anteater]

My Portland race tickets have arrived in the mail! :cool: And the packet includes an invitation to a "Season Patron Forum" on 6/16; that takes care of Thursday night. I don't think I'll be performing in Portland this year--not with this schedule!

[Anteater]

I just checked the Global Events website, and they have a slew of interesting Grand Prix-related events listed:

Thursday, June 16, 2005
MOTORSPORTS BREAKFAST
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. The sixteenth annual fund-raiser for Cascade Pacific Council, Boy Scouts of America will feature a breakfast and award ceremony. It will be held at the Oregon Convention Center, 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Honorees: Lifetime Achievement Award to Newman/Haas Racing; "Motorsports Persons of the Year" award to the three Champ Car owners: Kevin Kalkhoven, Gerald Forsythe and Paul Gentilozzi; and the Rolla Vollstedt Award to John Brewer. Past honorees include Roger Penske, Bobby Rahal, Mario Andretti, Al Unser, Jr., and Jimmy Vasser. Tickets are still available, call (503) 225-5748.

Thursday, June 16, 2005
MEET THE DRIVERS @ On Deck Sports Bar & Grill (NW 14th & Kearney)
Special Invitation event from 6:00 pm - 7:30pm followed by event open to the public which will feature drivers, food and entertainment. Come enjoy a great evening on a beautiful deck overlooking the downtown Pearl District. All ages welcome.

Friday, June 17, 2005
FAN APPRECIATION ACTIVITY - ALL DRIVER AUTOGRAPH SESSION
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. At PIR in the Infield Chalet behind grandstand N and O. Admission to the paddock area is free after 4:00. So come on over and get the autographs of your favorite drivers- they will all be there.

Friday, June 17, 2005
PARTY IN THE PEARL @ Piazza Italia (11th & NW Johnson)
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Come to the "Pearl District" in Downtown Portland and celebrate our 22nd Champ Car weekend. There will be great food, beverages, music. Open to the public, this is a block party you won't want to miss! All ages are welcome!
*NOTE: We were discussing a possible OC dinner at Russell St. Bar.B.Que for Friday - is anyone interested (besides oddlycalm and myself )?

Saturday, June 18, 2005
GRAND PRIX PARTY @ City Sports Bar & Restaurant (SW 4th & Washington)
After the track action is done on Saturday, head downtown to the City Sports Bar & Restaurant for some great food and music. One of our sponsor's will be play host for the evening and will be sure to throw a fun time for everyone involved. Exact time TBD
*NOTE: CCIC Dinner is also scheduled elsewhere - see Anaya's thread

[skaven]

Oh darn, hanging out wiht MHF and Ank really sounds like it would've been the OC social event of the year. :gomer: (etc)

:thumbup: That woulda been fun.

I got excited last week when I was given a "promotion" (cover CO, UT, WY, MT, ID, WA, OR, AK, AZ, NV, NM without a raise) and would be travelling to Portland in June. I've got a college buddy there who drives a Scout. :cool:

But, my fiance's sister is visiting Eagle the weekend of the race, so it looks like I'll just be working during the week and not laying over for the weekend. First she ruined my Turbonegro road trip to Lawrence, KS, now this. :flame:

[Ankf00]

Lawrence? Holy mother of god...

[Ankf00]

also...

Oh darn, hanging out wiht MHF and Ank really sounds like it would've been the OC social event of the year. (etc)

:thumbup: That woulda been fun.

yes, what would skaven rather do, party with a couple of alcoholics chuggin pacific coast microbrews, chow down on some pulled pork and brisket at Taildragger's, and go kayaking n ****... OOOOOR, he could tool around a parking lot in the midwest whilst racing a mr.2 :gomer:

hrm... decisions decisions...

[Michaelhatesfans]

Oh darn, hanging out wiht MHF and Ank really sounds like it would've been the OC social event of the year. :gomer:
You lie awake thinking about it, don't you?

http://www.salsasleep.com/images/insomniac01.jpg

[Michaelhatesfans]

Friday, June 17, 2005
PARTY IN THE PEARL @ Piazza Italia (11th & NW Johnson)
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Come to the "Pearl District" in Downtown Portland and celebrate our 22nd Champ Car weekend. There will be great food, beverages, music. Open to the public, this is a block party you won't want to miss! All ages are welcome!

Over the past few years, these events have... well, they've sucked. They have a history of billing it as a block party, then you get there and see that the restaurant has just moved their tables out into the street and they're serving dinner (yawn).

Unless they're going to raise the bar this year, I think something of our own would be better. :thumbup:

[Sean O'Gorman]

You lie awake thinking about it, don't you?

http://www.salsasleep.com/images/insomniac01.jpg

It took you a month and a half to think of that? ;)

[Michaelhatesfans]

It took you a month and a half to think of that? ;)
Yeah, that's it.
:cool:

[skaven]

yes, what would skaven rather do, party with a couple of alcoholics chuggin pacific coast microbrews, chow down on some pulled pork and brisket at Taildragger's, and go kayaking n ****... OOOOOR, he could tool around a parking lot in the midwest whilst racing a mr.2 :gomer:

hrm... decisions decisions...

Tough call... :gomer:

I fly into Portland the Monday after the race. It woulda been sweet to have come in early for the weekend. :( I've driven a Senor Dos around Chicago (which is a parking lot in the midwest) and chugged the pacific coast microbrews. I'll stick with the brewskis, no offense SOG. :D

[FCYTravis]

I'll be there... first beer for MHF is on me :thumbup:

[Michaelhatesfans]

I'll be there... first beer for MHF is on me :thumbup:
I spent some time with Racermike over the weekend, he gave me a heads up that you were coming.

Anyway I've saved, printed, and copied your promise of beer.

[Sean O'Gorman]

Come to Cleveland so I can buy you some gin. :D

[Michaelhatesfans]

I have no idea what you're talking about.

[skaven]

Come to Cleveland so I can buy you some gin. :D

Is that an open invitation? ;)

Are we talking bubbleface/ knottyhead or good gin? Hendricks, Saphire, Citadelle?

Lastly, do we have to hang out with you, or just drink your gin? :D

[Sean O'Gorman]

The offer only applies to Michaelhatesfans, and only under the condition that I can put him in front of a computer and log him into OC after he is finished. :D

[carpfan]

Friday, June 17, 2005
PARTY IN THE PEARL @ Piazza Italia (11th & NW Johnson)
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Come to the "Pearl District" in Downtown Portland and celebrate our 22nd Champ Car weekend. There will be great food, beverages, music. Open to the public, this is a block party you won't want to miss! All ages are welcome!

Unless they're going to raise the bar this year, I think something of our own would be better. :thumbup:

I wouldnt count on it...

[Anteater]

Friday, June 17, 2005
PARTY IN THE PEARL @ Piazza Italia (11th & NW Johnson)
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Come to the "Pearl District" in Downtown Portland and celebrate our 22nd Champ Car weekend. There will be great food, beverages, music. Open to the public, this is a block party you won't want to miss! All ages are welcome!

Over the past few years, these events have... well, they've sucked. They have a history of billing it as a block party, then you get there and see that the restaurant has just moved their tables out into the street and they're serving dinner (yawn).

Unless they're going to raise the bar this year, I think something of our own would be better. :thumbup:

:confused: But when we were proposing a get-together awhile back, the only people interested were myself, oc, and MHF. So are we going to do something on Friday after all? We're running out of time, and oc is under the weather right now (get well soon!).

As for myself, I'll be at the "Meet the Teams" deal Thurs. night, and the CCIC dinner Saturday night. Are any of you planning to attend either of those?

[Anteater]

I forgot to mention that Global updated their site with more info:

Thursday, June 16, 2005
MEET THE TEAMS AUTOGRAPH SESSION
Time: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: On Deck Sports Bar and Grill (NW 14th and Kearney)
Description: This event featuring drivers and their teams who will sign autographs and answer fan questions.

Thursday, June 16, 2005
MEET THE HISPANIC TEAMS AUTOGRAPH SESSION
Time: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: El Caribe Club (8640 SW Canyon Rd)
Description: This event featuring Hispanic drivers and their teams who will sign autographs and answer fan questions.

Saturday, June 18, 2005
GRAND PRIX PARTY
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: City Sports Bar & Restaurant (SW 4th & Washington)
Description: After the track action is done on Saturday, head downtown to the City Sports Bar & Restaurant for some great food and music. One of our sponsor's will be play host for the evening and will be sure to throw a fun time for everyone involved.

http://globaleventsgrouppdx.com/champ_car/event.html

[Michaelhatesfans]

:confused: But when we were proposing a get-together awhile back, the only people interested were myself, oc, and MHF. So are we going to do something on Friday after all? We're running out of time, and oc is under the weather right now (get well soon!).

As for myself, I'll be at the "Meet the Teams" deal Thurs. night, and the CCIC dinner Saturday night. Are any of you planning to attend either of those?
I'll let you know tomorrow if I can do the Friday night thing or not. Check your PM, I'll send you my contact details, just in case! :cool:

[Anteater]

Hey everybody, we're gaving a fun but hectic time here! :) Is anyone going to the CCIC fan forum at noon today, or the dinner tonight? Shall we have an at-the-track meeting tomorrow?

[Michaelhatesfans]

Hey, Anteater, clean up your inbox! :cool:

[Anteater]

Hey, Anteater, clean up your inbox! :cool:

I just did! Sorry about that; please resend the PM.

OMG, what a race weekend that was! It ended with the Anteaters sipping champagne in the PKV tent, and congratulating our favorite driver on his fabulous win! GO PKV RACING! :thumbup: :cool:

[Michaelhatesfans]

Ha! Don't worry about the PM, it was just something like, "Sorry I didn't get any free time over the weekend," because I felt bad about trying to plan a lot of things that I ended up not being able to attend, but it sounds like you were in pretty good hands, anyway! :laugh:

Glad to hear that you had a fantastic time! :thumbup:

[Anteater]

MHF, we want a complete report on your weekend! C'mon, tell us what it's like behind the scenes at the racetrack (everybody, the last time I saw MHF, he was escorting a trophy girl to the Trans Am podium for the ceremony). :D

[racermike]

I had an awesome weekend at Pit-In/Turn 12

Couldnt catch up to a lot of you, as I didnt have a lot of downtime.