2015 Swift Tools ET Drag Racing Series #1

Posted on May 9, 2015 by admin

09 May 2015 Kent, WA – To many racers the off season is too long and they cannot wait to get back to their passion. E.T. Drag Racing is about the most fun a racer can have as the structure of the program should put the racer’s within feet to inches at the finish line.

Running the number and cutting a good light by each lane has the eyes glancing to your competitor as the equality shows at the finish line as the margin of victory takes a computer to figure out. Unlike what you see at a divisional or national event where the first one to the finish line wins you do that and you could go quicker than what you dialed in you can lose. A lot of thinking and knowing the race cars makes this series every bit a thinking person’s game.

Over 500 images are available from the season opener – check it out by clicking here.

Here are the winner’s from Swift Tools ET Drag Racing Series #1

Jr. Thunder: Luke Cavar over Jacob Laitila
Jr. Lightning: Kennedy Krier over Josh Schmanke
MC: Jake Havens over Ryan Farmer
Sportsman: Ken Ward over Dan Glatt
Pro: Jeff Warnke over Brian Gittings
Super Pro: Jess Dale over Berry Hobson
The other class winner’s are as follows:
Stock: Martha Thompson over Dave Jung
Super Street: Jess Dale over Tony Hopkins
Super Gas: Steve Radunovich over Phil Gilbert
Super Comp: Emmitt McKillop over Arlyn Staiger
Top Comp: Barry Hobson over Megan Lea
Outlaw 8.5: Sherry Rohr over Walter Poyner
Pro Street: Mike Bedsworth over Bryan McDonald

2015 Air Force Reserve High School Drags

Posted on May 8, 2015 by admin

08 May 2015 Kent, WA – High school motor heads look forward to the spring when Pacific Raceways holds their annual drags for all the high schools in the state. Mostly west of the Pacific Crest Trail schools, though in the past some have come over the pass the take part.

I have no idea of how many schools in the area but 28 of them were represented for this race. With no threat from the weather, conditions could not be better. A mandatory driver’s meeting before anything gets going brings the focus of the driver’s to where they are at and what can happen when things go south.

This fact pointed out by a very seasoned super comp driver on what happened to him and the fact that it happens very quickly. Added to it – in closing drag strip manager Ed Garfield wished all good luck and pay attention to those that are here to help you be the best you can be representing your high school.

Breaking up the rounds of high school action were a few of local E.T. racers giving the high school students a look at what they do on when they go down the strip.

Over 400 images of all the action are now available – click here to go to the album.

Added to that there were a number of 7 second door slammer’s doing some shakedown runs before their season starts. Quite a show for all those attending.

Urban Custom Bikes #1 At Pacific Raceways

Posted on May 6, 2015 by admin

06 May 2015 Kent, WA – Starting off the Wednesday night racing the Urban Custom Bikes are continuing what they started last season. The diversity of bikes is quite visible, from pure daily driven Harleys to a NHRA legal drag bike.

This is pure E.T. racing at its best. Yes there are some pretty fast bikes that race in this series but can they run on a consistent basis run after run is the key. This was the task for 14 riders tonight with Gary Tokos on his ’06 Harley coming out on top earning the trophy over Jacob Becker on his ’09 Kawasaki.

Images of the bikes and other classes are now available – click here to go to the album.

ProFormance Racing School – May 6th, 2015

Posted on May 6, 2015 by admin

05 May 2015 Kent, WA – Before the smart phones and social media the telephone and face to face was the way word was spread around. With today’s social media the word is spread almost instantly around the world. In the case of ProFormance Racing School it has spread to B.C. Canada as half of the students were from there today.

The complete teaching package offered up by ProFormance will take you from timid driver to a confident operator of your ride. Teaching control and what different seat of the pants sensations is trying to tell you about what your car is doing at that time. Learning this not only makes you a driver that can negotiate the twists and turns of Pacific’s 2.25 mile track, but better than that you are also a better driver on the streets and highways.

This I have been told by some has saved them from a mishap on the streets by putting to use what they had learned at the school. Become a better driver by investing in the time it takes to go thru the school. Check the ProFormance School web site for info that will work for you.

The images are now available, including quite a few exotic sports cars that were in the class – click here to go to the photo album.

Junior Dragster Challenge At Bremerton Raceway

Posted on May 3, 2015 by admin

03 May 2015 Bremerton, WA – Winning at an early age can set in motion the desire to repeat what they just felt after doing so. The competitive drive is all from within. It is well documented that a lot of today’s winning drag racers started at an age while still in grade school. The Jr. Dragster drivers that came out for a chance to experience that feeling but also with that win would get you a little statue.

That statue a small version of the one’s earned at the National events. Highly prized no matter when it is won, just starting or experienced racer, a joyful scene either way.

Winning today in the Jr. Thunder class Porter Johnson smiled with the trophy. In the Jr. Lightning class Korban Lewis was the lucky one as 13 entries went after it. Other winners from today saw William Nitta come thru in MC, Gary Gandee picked up the win in Sportsman, the Pro class saw the Nova of Rob Lindley collect, Bill Vest is getting that wagon dialed in as he topped the field in Super Pro and in the Super Comp final two old friends, Dale Green and Steve Glenn in their dragster’s with Steve picking up the win by running the 8.90 number. Good job by all in today’s races.

Over 400 Images Are Now available – click here to go to the photo album.

National Dragster Challenge At Bremerton Raceway

Posted on May 2, 2015 by admin

02 May 2015 Bremerton, WA – When the statues are on the line the racers come out. They are hard to get and when earned it is always displayed with pride. Yes there are those who have won many, and it shows that drive that it takes to get them. Many racers never win one in a lifetime of racing, but it never stopped them from trying.

Picking up the statue in the MC class is newly married William Nitta. A big class of Sportsman battled with Jason Biscay picking up another one. In a bigger number of entries the Pro final saw long time racer Ken Reaves getting the win. Jim Bruns and his ’69 Camaro raced to victory in Super Pro. Congrats to all the winners.

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

SOVREN Practice At Pacific Raceways

Posted on May 1, 2015 by admin

01 May 2015 Kent, WA – The SOVREN Practice was held In advance of the upcoming weekend of SOVREN Spring Sprints so drivers would have a chance to dial in their cars. These practice days are important as some have not driven this season or they have made improvements to their cars. Either way it has to be checked out. With postcard weather forecasted for the weekend it should not be an issue. Good luck to all and have fun.

Over 500 images of all the cars are now available – click here to go to the album.

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Pacific Raceways MX Friday Night Race Series Season Opener

Posted on May 1, 2015 by admin

01 May 2015 Kent, WA – Let the riding begin! And begin it did. Nearly 300 riders showed up for the opening of the 2015 Friday night series. With a number of the riders taking part in the Wednesday practice session they had to have had an edge on the riders that did not.

The track and its new layout look fast. New jumps, twists and turns to test the best riders and a challenge for the new ones. With way more spectators than riders the cheering could be heard as the motos went on – and the line for food was pretty deep at times. If the crowd gathered at the track tonight is any indication the Friday night series this year should be packed with fun.

Images of all the riders are now available – click here to go to the album to make selections and purchases.

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ProFormance Racing School – April 30th, 2015

Posted on April 30, 2015 by admin

30 Apr 2015 Kent, WA – For anyone who dreams of driving a sports car around a race track you first have to prove yourself. Just driving up in a nice sports car and saying that you would like to race with them today they will ask for your license. Please do not pull out your state issued one because that will only allow you to drive on the streets. The proof that they are looking for is one issued by an accredited school for performance driving.

These two day classroom and driving programs will take you through all you will need to know and learn to gain that license. Most everyone knows how to drive or at least they think they do. Just a few hours into the program you thought you knew and you have some habits that need attention. Going thru ProFormance Racing School will teach and correct what is needed to properly drive your car around a race track.

Even if you never get the chance to drive in a sanctioned event this knowledge will help you be a better driver on the streets. Dreams of doing something like this need to start right so check out the ProFormance web site or call (253) 630-5130 for more information.

Over 400 images from several spots on the track are now available – click here to go to the album.

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Moto-X Practice At Pacific Raceways

Posted on April 29, 2015 by admin

29 Apr 2015 Kent, WA – Mid-week practice this early in the season is rare and many riders came out to take advantage of it. With an event set for Friday an early practice time can give you an edge.

Lance’s new layout on the Moto-X track will give the riders a whole new feel to the track. This is done each year and a variation of it is used thru the season. From what I seen from some of the riders lap times it could prove to be a fast track.

Check with Pacific’s web site for info on times and dates for this season.

Images from the practice session are now available – click here to go to the album.

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