Kyle Kaufman wins the grand prize at the second annual parallel parking competition in Portland.
Kyle Kaufman secured the top honor at the second annual parallel parking competition held in Southeast Portland on August 30, 2026. The event, which began as a joke between organizers Daniel Lyman and Stefanie Lynch, saw a turnout of approximately 94 contestants and over 200 spectators.
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Participants competed to demonstrate their skill in turning angles and depth perception, with judges scoring based on time, distance from the curb, and vehicle length. Local commentators Nicole Onoscopi and Josh Cozart provided color commentary for the competition, which was sponsored by the Portland Bureau of Transportation. Contestants were disqualified if they bumped into any cars or curbs. The grand prize, a gold spray-painted miniature Subaru, was awarded to Kyle Kaufman for his ultra-swift parking job. The event highlights the quirky nature of a local community event that gained national attention after being featured on Good Morning America.
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2nd annual Parallel Parking Competition draws hundreds to a small street in Southeast Portland
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Parallel parking competition returns, keeping Portland weird for another year
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