Pacific Raceways kicked off the 2013 season with a combined test and tune and chassis certification for new and rebuilt race cars constructed during the off season.

High thin clouds and crisp cool temps greeted those early arrivers wanting to get a jump on the later arrivers. The weather conditions did not impead the inspection process but did slow down the test and tune porttion as the track tempatures needed to be at least 55 degrees.

The high clouds parted, and the sun shined on the track surface increasing track temps enough to allow the track workers to finish the prep process and get cars running down the strip to start the new season. With an impressive number of racers lined up for tech inspection to start the season off Pacific’s tech inspectors were busy making sure everyone was safe to run the strip.

Meanwhile the NHRA Northwest Division 6 inspectors checked out a number of chassis so the builder’s could continue and finish their race cars for the upcoming season. The NHRA Division Director was on hand to answer any issues should they arise or clarify the rules to those who asked.

As the racers made passes down the track it became apparent the track prep was at good and sticky as numerous cars and bikes hiked up the front tires off the ground. By the time curfew came most all got quite a few laps down the strip and everyone is chomping at the bit to stomp the gas peddle down agin at the next opportunity.

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