What is Oregon 2008?

Sometimes dubbed 'The Burning Man of Sportscar Events', Oregon 2008 is the twelfth incarnation of Fiat enthusiasts gathering for a long weekend of camping, eating, drinking, talking, and driving Fiats. It is a fabulous opportunity to put faces to the names you meet online, and immerse yourself in everything Fiat for an extended weekend. A featured event will be the Fiat Track Day at a local autosport park.  We've done this in previous years, and everybody had a great time, Novice/Pro Racers and Spectators alike! 
See the Track Day Information Page or the Oregon Mailing List for details.

Where is it?

Oregon 2008 will take place July 17-20 at the Howard Prairie Lake Resort, about 25 miles east of Ashland, Oregon. As a group, we reserve a lakefront camping area with ample parking and camping sites, with optional cabins and RV sites. For info on the resort, check out their Website.

What happens there?

Here are some glimpses of previous events:
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Event Schedule

The weekend remains unstructured, however there is a general overall schedule of events. Although participation is encouraged, remember that you are there to relax and enjoy the cars.

• Thursday: Caravan with others to Ashland, arrive, unpack, and socialize.
• Friday: Group breakfast, then the Track Day at Jackson County Sports Park
• Saturday: Group Breakfast, possible Tech Sessions, Group Drives to scenic destinations, Italian Dinner, Awards Ceremony.
• Sunday: Group Breakfast, leisurely pack up and caravan back home.

How do I sign up?

We have established a registration list of people who are planning on attending, cars they are bringing, etc. Check it out and fill out the form to add yourself to the registration list.

***Note: Tent spaces are on first-come, first set-up basis within the campsite. But if you plan on renting a cabin at the resort, reservations with the Howard Prairie Resort are required. 
*Cabin (or 'Schooner') reservations are required in advance, and usually sell out well in advance of the event, so get in touch with Howard Prairie ASAP.

What about the Track Day event?

Based on the success of this event in the past, we will be hosting another Fiat Track Day at the go-kart track at Jackson County Sports Park, just outside of Medford. This event is open to all Fiat enthusiasts participating in the event, on a first-come basis, up to 25 drivers. Pre-registration reservations are a must, along with pre-payment of event fees. Click HERE for details regarding the Track Day.

How do I get there?

By far, the easiest route is via a caravan with other Fiats. Subscribe to the Oregon mailing list to see if one is leaving from your area or one you can hook up with en-route. We primarily use FRS/GMRS radios for car/car and trackside communication these days, but some diehards pack CB's.

How do I stay informed?

To be involved with the planning for this year’s event, subscribe to the Oregon mailing list. See The Oregon Mailing List for details.

What do I bring?

The bare essentials are easy:
Be sure your car is in good working order, and other than that you will need only your Enthusiasm and if at all possible, an FRS/GMRS radio, Channel 3/33
(Spares are always an interesting question, but if you have room for a few Spares/Tools, you might just make yourself somebody's best friend!)

The rest depends on your lodging choice.  Some folks will want to look into the 'Prairie Schooner' option for lodging (a cabin arrangement), but the majority of us camp in Tents right at the site.