The Auto Max USA Opener was nothing but “excitement” from start to finish.

Everyone was anticipating a great turnout at Pacific Raceways for the Auto Max USA Bracket Series Opener. The weather “gods” blessed us with sunny skies for an Easter weekend “present”.

An outstanding car count and close racing was expected as racers from throughout the Puget Sound converged on Pacific Raceways.

But along with things expected come things that can; and will surprise you…

During qualifying multi time track Motorcycle Champion “Mighty Joe” Lind experienced mechanical issues and damaged his regular race bike in spectacular fashion.

But like the saying goes all good athletes “must get back on the horse”. So, Joe jumped on his trusty street bike and piloted it to another series opener win in beating defending track champ Jacob Havens in the final.

In Super Pro, Kevin Heffington’s ’09 Mullis dragster got the best of Toby Petersen’s orange 1978 Malibu.

In Pro Bracket’s final round Brad Craig in his 67 Camaro beat the wheelstanding  Monza of Everett’s Martin Lambert.

In Sportsman, Jackie Soulek took the win in her 95 Camaro over the Mustang of Lake Tapps’ Keith Hadley due to an untimely “red light”.

Pictures from the event are now available for purchase in the photo gallery.  Race #2 in the Auto Max USA Drag Race Series is scheduled for next Sunday, April 15.

Click here to go to the photo gallery for this event.

AUTO MAX BRACKET SERIES RACE #1 WINNERS