Sometimes good things must come to an end. That is the case with the Tri-Region PDX program. After three years of losing money on the event (less each year, but never in the black), Tri-Region decided that it could not afford to continue the program.

The interest was high, the smiles were big, the post-event comments were generally very complementary, and those who participated learned quite a bit about their cars and about themselves. There was the driver who found out that the dealership had added DOT 3 rather than DOT 4 brake fluid to his high performance car causing the brake fluid to boil out of the master cylinder, the instructor who spun his student’s car, and many who realized just how much wear occurs in the transmission and braking systems during high speed maneuvers and how much mental and physical strain occurs when driving towards the limits.

If circumstances change, Tri-Region might again host Performance Driving Experiences, but for now, they are events we can all remember fondly.

Judy Bloeser. Registrar

Tri-Region PDX 2005-2007