Track
Facts
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The 43 acre PARC was built back in the 1930's by Pat Sabin for his
employees to enjoy with their families. Through the years, some
big name bands would occassionaly stop by and play. Groups like
the Mama's & Papa's and Paul Revere and the Raiders have
banged it out inside what is now the Pavillion Kart Shop.
In the 1950's, came motorcycle racing on the dirt. Then in 1965,
Harry Heger bought the property and built a kart track. Though
it has changed in the last 35 years or so, we believe it is
fulfilling the dreams that Mr. Heger had some years ago. His
grandsons still occasionally make it out to sharpen their skills.
The track
was purchased by Chris and Lisa Egger in the Spring of 1998. The
Eggers along with their children are presently operating this
facility today.
Pat's
Acres has a deep history of hosting some of the biggest races
in this country. In 1995, under the direction of the Portland
Karting Association, Pat's Acres hosted the largest IKF 2-cycle
Grandnationals in American Karting History. This event put Pat's
Acres on the National Map. In 1997, WKA brought the National Constructors
Cup Championships to Canby. Again, this facility was the perfect
setting.
PARCS' proudest moments have come in the last six
years. Superkarts!USA has made PARC a permanent fixture for their
National SKUSA PROMOTO TOUR. This was the Premier Tour in the
US and drew competitors from coast to coast.