ProFormance High Performance Sport Driving Day

Posted on January 29, 2017 by admin

29 Jan 2017 Kent, WA – The event was postponed from last weekend, and we had much better weather day for some lapping around the track. It was dry around the 2.25 mile track, but the chill will take a few laps to get the tires up to temp then that chilly air will bring the engines alive.

For those who came out to run the track the smiles told all, they were having fun. On the property also taking advantage and using the paddock in auto-cross fashion was the UW Department of Mechanical Engineering, who brought out their projects and laptops for some testing.

A closer look shows all kinds of designs built into their test car (they have two) with data gathering points all over. Well in excess of 100 points taking the time to look close. No close in pics were allowed to give away their thoughts.

Watching them run the course a number of laps then checker the drive to come in, then watching the crew surround the car with probes and tablets taking readings and logging the information was really no different than any other race team out for a test session. It was great to see them again and can’t wait till next time they come out to test.

Images of the action and a few distant shots of the UW Engineering programs are now available – click here to go to the photo album.

The next track day is Feb.4th check info on the ProFormance Racing School website.

PNSCA Awards Banquet

Posted on January 21, 2017 by admin

21 Jan 2017 Kent, WA – The annual awards for a season well done is the big deal – no matter the class it is what you strive for at the beginning of the season. The Super Comp group is a very close knit bunch that has a lot of fun together on and off the race track.

Bring them together for a good meal and awards will bring out the laughter and joking that they share with one and another, that is until the helmet goes on then as it goes its game on.

For the third season in a row Dale Green has been a machine claiming yet another championship. DG Machine is of course his business and that attention to detail translates to his racing operation and himself. Congratulations to Dale and all the other racers getting awards for their accomplishments this past racing season.

Images of all the fun, the trophies, and the rest are now available. Click here to go to the photo album.

Pacific Raceways Awards Banquet

Posted on January 14, 2017 by admin

14 Jan 2017 Kent, WA – Time to gather and give the champions their due for besting the rest in 2016. Fathers, mothers, family and friends all got thanks for their support from the champs. This is of course every bit a family and friends sport.

Watching everyone just being themselves enjoying a great meal while trading updates on their racing operations generates the urge for the racing season to begin and for all the winner’s the urge to repeat.

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

See you at the track and “good luck” to all in your quest to pick up the goods at next year’s “Winners Banquet”.

4-Stroke Racing Series At Pacific Raceways

Posted on January 8, 2017 by admin

07 Jan 2017 Kent, WA – 08 Jan 2017 Kent, WA – Put money on the line and contenders for it will come out. Today the LO 206 class of 4-stroke karts came out to claim some.

The first hour of practice saw the “slicks” running on the karts but just as it came to an end the rains came and so did the mad scramble to change tires. Three heat races had no change to the weather so the “rain” tires put all on the same playing field.

A lot of great “side by side” and “nose to tail” competition looking to claim that first place cash. In the end the buck did stop fittingly to Mason Buck in the top spot with Stepanova Nekkeel in second and Monroe Jordan third place on the podium.

Over 400 images are now available. Click here to go to the photo album.

Look for upcoming dates on the PGP website.

1st High Performance Sport Driving Day of 2017

Posted on January 7, 2017 by admin

07 Jan 2017 Kent, WA – Jumping into a new year will bring new resolutions; one good one is to become a better driver. If you’ve got a 2017 Mustang, or a 1999 Porsche and a 20707 Vette, there is not much in common past “nice cars”. The commonality is the driver’s, all three taking the driving class at ProFormance Racing School to better pilot their choice rides.

Pretty smart in the resolution department choosing to learn from some very qualified instructors led by Don Kitch. Putting this program in your back pocket is a bang for your buck that is worth every one of them. It really makes no difference what you drive it will pay to go thru it. For more information contact proformanceracingschool.com for upcoming dates.

Images from the 1st High Performance Sport Driving Day of 2017 are now available. Click here to go to the photo album.

Happy New Year

Posted on December 31, 2016 by admin

31 Dec 2016 Kent, WA – From all of us here at See it Imagery we wish you and yours wonderful New Year. 2017 Racing Season, Here we come!

Final High Performance Sport Driving Day of 2016

Posted on December 17, 2016 by admin

17 Dec 2016 Kent, WA – Daily drivers to pure race cars alike took part in the final High Performance Sport Driving Day of 2016.

Seat time they say, “You can’t get enough”. With a wide range of weather conditions that come up you can practice in a safe manor around the track as corner workers and track personal keep an eye on your driving, safety first is always first, no one wants to pile up their ride and keeping you inside your driving skills pays off.

Today it was 20 degrees for air temps, and a cold track surface to greet the drivers and cars. That seat time was out front and center as KD Motorsports, fresh off their class win in the 25 hour event down in California came out for more in their PRO3 cars.

Running “nose to tail” for 30 min. sessions is nothing like running hours at a time but it’s 30 minutes more seat time in different weather conditions. Follow the PRO3 drivers, get more seat time and become a better driver.

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

The next date is Jan. 7th 2017. For all dates go to Pacific Raceways web site for information. See you next year and have a Happy Holiday Season from all at See It Imagery.

Toys For Tots at Pacific Raceways

Posted on December 4, 2016 by admin

04 Dec 2016 Kent, WA – Each December the Pacific Raceways property plays host to some very generous people. The annual NW Toy Drive benefiting Toys for Tots is sponsored by Lexus of Bellevue and the O’Brian Auto Group, and thousands of folks brought their un-wrapped gifts or cash donation for the Marine Corps Reserve program.

Combine this with holiday music covering the many cars out for the car show gathering. Out on the 2.25 mile track a “lead/follow” program overseen by ProFormance Racing School was giving those who take part an idea of what it feels like to drive a road course.

In the house, Santa and his helpers were on hand accepting gifts and posing for pictures, also on hand passing out candy canes was Ed Troyer from the Pierce County Toys for Tots program.

Every year that I have covered this event it has gotten bigger and bigger thus proving the generosity of the NW to those in need. This year exceeded last year’s total in boxes of toys and those taking part in the lead/follow.

Great job by all those involved as it takes many to help bring it together each year. Till next year Happy Holidays to all.

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

High Performance Sport Driving Day at Pacific Raceways

Posted on November 19, 2016 by admin

19 Nov 2016 Kent, WA – The High Performance Sport Driving Days have begun on the legendary 2.25 mile Pacific Raceway road course. Open to all who would like to run their ride around the track like those today.

Only one car that could be called somewhat a race car was on hand; all others were daily drivers. On that note today’s production cars have some pretty good get up and go under the hood.

A light sprinkle was just enough to irritate your wipers but lasted only a short time then gave way to some great driving weather for the afternoon. The great thing about the program is the weather, the driving conditions will change and the experience you gain driving can be your own depending on what you are looking for.

The safety factor is pressed hard at the driver’s meeting with corner worker’s keeping an eye on what you are doing. Drop your wheels off the track and you will be black flagged to come in and talk about what happened and why. Driving beyond your abilities shows up on the actions of your car and they will stop you and correct it, remember “safety first”.

These are the dates for the HPSDD this winter:

December 3rd and 17th
January 7th and 21st
February 4th and 18th
March 4th

Images are now online for this session. Click here to go to the photo album.

Full Day of Classes at ProFormance Racing School

Posted on November 6, 2016 by admin

06 Nov 2016 Kent, WA – The aspirations people have when they get behind the wheel of an automobile are very wide. No matter your age or gender you dream you could someday race or just drive your new expensive the way it was designed to be driven.

What all have in common is how much better you will be after going thru the ProFormance Racing School and its program. What you take away after the school is your own, but all will perform in a more aware and safety in the back of their mind. The instructors will guide you and coach you on what to do when a situation should arise. Evasive action, dropping a tire both can happen either on the road or race course.

Knowing what to do and when to do it will become clearer as you head for the orange cones laid out for each of the exercises you will go thru. When bang for your buck is on your plate going thru the school is a great investment.

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

Go to the ProFormance web site for upcoming dates over the fall and winter.