Track Facts
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 ten 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.
Can I please get your address so I know where you are at?
Steven Dix
6255 S. Arndt Rd.
Canby, OR 97013
Wow Oregon!! that is out of my AOR.
is it ok to ride pocket bike here or no?
[...] the historic 43-acre concourse, which, prior to becoming an expansive go-kart range, served as an outdoor venue for bands such as The Mamas & the Papas, and helped to usher in the early days of motocross [...]
Can we bring our own go-karts and practice/race at your facility?
Absolutely, there is a daily practice fee per driver and you are welcome to come out and race. We are open everyday but Monday. Call ahead for availability 503/266-7287
Do you have a covered area that we rent for a BBQ for up to 250 guests? Do you offer catering? phone number to call for details.
Thanks for your time
Ed
I’ve heard that you can bring bikes to the track to practice. True? I’ve got a track only 125cc bike and I’m looking for a place to get some seat time.
Thanks,
Diane
Check the SuperMoto schedule. Practice is available every Saturday prior to a race date. Hope to see you soon
I would like to get my 7 year old daughter in to karting. How do I start? She has never drove a kart before but loves to watch racing. When is a time that someone new could be on the track? What should I expect to spend? Thank you for your response.
We offer one to two hour lessons weekday mornings before we open. Arrange a time and price with an email chris@patsacres.com
If I was to bring my own cart; what safety requirements are there..I.e
Wheel guards roll bars seat belts?..
No roll bars, seat belts or wheel guards. You must have a full faced helmet, gloves, skid poof jacket/suit, and closed toe shoes.
What is the lenth of the track
Rental karts run on about a half mile course.
hey my name is Gene Carpenter, I am a 16 year old Filmer from Seattle Washington. I was wondering if i could have a media pass for this next up coming drift event on December 15th. ive been filming drifting for 1 year now, and i noticed pictures and videos of drifting at this race track and i would love to film at PARC. Thank you for your time!
-GCMedia
-Gene Carpenter
my work:
https://vimeo.com/genecarpenter
We’d love to have you out tomorrow! Sorry for the delay. Just provide us with some form of proof that you are, in fact, media. Hope to see you here!