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Pacific Raceway Events and Activities

PRDC Olympic Ironworks Motorcycle #3 at Pacific Raceways

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06 June 2018 Kent, WA –  Into June and the mid-week enjoyment of two-wheel competition. Twice a month Olympic Ironworks and owner Gary Tokos sponsor the gathering of bikes to do battle down the Pacific Raceways dragstrip.

Completing the required number of runs to get his license new comer Tom Misfeidt joined in the fun, though going out in the first round I’m sure he will be back. Just another addition to a growing group of bike riders that love to gather for a middle of the week showdown.

Ending the night in the winner’s circle Mark Sires got the trophy and cash as Tyler Baker ran too fast. The next race is 6-20-18.

Images are now available from tonight – click here to go to the photo album.

AM Skills & PM Lapping at ProFormance Racing School

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06 June 2018 Kent, WA  – It was another day’s end with students walking out of the classroom with certificates in hand after successfully completing school at ProFormance Racing School. This program is a must for all those driving up in a new car or new car to them that you would like to learn the best way to control it under highway driving.

Jamming on the brakes and turning the wheel at the same time once completed can come in very handy in an avoidance issue on the roads. It’s just one of the four stations where you will learn what to do in controlled & safe surroundings, overseen by Don Kitch in the classroom and a group of very talented instructors in the field.

If you are a new driver, it’s on your bucket list or even a hot new sports car all will benefit from going thru the school. Go to the web site and find a date for yourself and become a better driver leaving the property.

Images from all the sessions today are now available – click here to go to the photo album.

AM Skills & PM Lapping at ProFormance Racing School

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23 May 2018 Kent, WA – When planning your date with ProFormance Racing School the weather is always the unknown. Depending what time of the year you choose it could be snow, rain or bright sunshine. No matter the weather the instructors teach the same basic exercises that will help you in the long run to be a better driver in those conditions.

Springtime around Pacific Raceways adds another though not a hindrance to driving, the cottonwoods were flying coating the grass and sticky surface of the dragstrip. At times pretty to see but those little seeds get into everything.

As far as the school goes it is business as usual teaching another classroom full of students to become better drivers while behind the wheel. Check out the website for your date.

Images from sessions today are now available – click here to go to the photo album.

West Coast Grudge Racing #1 at Pacific Raceways

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18 May 2018 Kent, WA -From an Idea to Reality, this series was thought of by a pair of guys, then with the help of a few more and after that it was taken up by Willy and Jen Peterson. Friday night kicked off a five race series this season and brought at least 50 entries to take part in side by side instant green starts.

On the anniversary of Mt. Saint Helens eruption could this series explode with many more taking part? Only time will tell but they are off to a great start. Next race is June 15th.

Images of these ultra-cool cars are now available – click here to go to the photos.

 

PRDC #2 at Pacific Raceways

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16 May 2018 Kent, WA – Mid-week bike racing gained a few new entries this week to the series sponsored by Olympic Ironworks and Gary Tokos.

Word is getting around of the fun and comradery that that takes place when the group gets together. Laughing, joking and kidding each other as friends do when together but also helping each other when needed and guiding the new racers to the ways of drag bike racing. To put it plain and simple, help each other to “WIN” no matter who it is in the group.

This night Mark Sires and Thomas Agar faced off in the finals with Mark grabbing the top spot. Next race June 6th.

Images from the 2nd PRDC event of the 2018 Season are now available – click here to go to the photos.

Swift Tools ET Series #4 at Pacific Raceways

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12 May 2018 Kent, WA – After “Mother Nature and a Curfew” played havoc with the Swift Series earlier it was great to get in a full race. This race #4 was combined with the first of five “Budweiser Under the Lights” Events this season.

Set up on the tower patio with seating and tables for food and drink the bonus is it is a great spot to take in the four main classes in the Swift Series.

There were 160 entries to grab points and four trophies were handed out at the end of the night plus the pay out for winning and running up.

Race #4 winners are William Nitta in Motorcycle, Jake Biscay in Sportsman, Brian McGinnis in Pro and Austin Calhoun in Super Pro. Next race is June 9th.

Check out all the images by clicking here. As always thank you for your support and purchases!!!

Car Club #1 at Pacific Raceways

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11 May 2018 Kent, WA – Hitting Pacific Raceways for the first time this 2018 season Kent Magruder and his group of Car Club racers were out to have fun at the track.

Car makers bragging rights is always up for grabs and points toward the end of season champion. A little less than normal 36 entries from a ’64 Polara to a ’17 Hellcat and a bunch of years in between got after the tree and the track prep.

Six rounds of racing later Craig Smith takes the first race this season. The next Car Club action is June 8th see you there.

Click here for all the images from the 1st Car Club Event of the 2018 season.

All Day Lapping With Jay Leno

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10 May 2018 Kent, WA – When ProFormance Racing School gets the whole day for lapping the cars come in droves to take advantage of the track time.

This day six lucky drivers got to share the track with a legend in the car collector’s world Mr. Jay Leno.

Jay was at Pacific Raceways to film an upcoming episode of his CNBC show “Jay Leno’s Garage”. Always with a smile and passing humor until its time behind the wheel and in his driving suit, then all business takes over.

It was a great honor to meet Jay and look forward to watching the show when it airs.

Lots of cool images in this album – click here to go to them.

Swift Tools ET Series #3 & Mark Lyle Jr Invitational

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05 May 2018 Kent, WA – Early Saturday morning had a line of racers for the Swift Tool ET #3 and the WCSA, BB/FC, EF-65 Junior #4 plus the very first “Mark Lyle Junior Invitational”.

With the drivers meeting finished it was on to time trials for all classes minas the Juniors who will start the next round of qualifying. Always bringing it the classes of the WCSA and their one 8th mile racing and the BB/FC always please.

To me the highlight to the races today had to be the tribute to Mark Lyle. On hand the Lyle family was out in force with Marks wife Marcia watching and taking pictures on the wall and what has to be the greatest honor for a brother Ken Lyle was on the “switch” starting the Juniors.

This race day though would come to an early end as “Mother Nature” put an end to the great track prep by soaking it with water.

Some classes did have winners and they are Trenton Smith in Junior Street, Jacob Vanderwaal in High School, Sean Miller in Open Comp, Tim Vogt in Pro Street, Sherry Rohr in Outlaw 8.5, and Paja Agatonowic in Outlaw 10.5.

Almost 500 images from all the action today – lots to choose from! Click here to go to the photo album.

Cornwall Tools & Les Schwab Tires High School Drags

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04 May 2018 Kent, WA – Friday brought out to the track the 48th All High School Drags sponsored by Cornwell Tools and Les Schwab Tires. Students from many of the high schools around Pacific Raceways bring their cars and trucks which ends up being bragging rights for that person and the school that gained the prizes put up by the sponsors.

Helping the schools some past grads up to age 25 run in the “Alumni” class and the big help they give the high schoolers in the lanes notably the dial-ins.

Ending up the best Kaden Bean scored for the high school class and Jake Tate took the alumni class.

Images are now available – click here to go to the photo album.