23 Aug 2013 Kent, WA – 31 entries gathered for the last Car Club race of the season at Pacific Raceways. With a range of cars from a 57′ Chevy to a 2013 Ford Focus it was a great showcase of the meaning of “Car Club”.
5 rounds of racing later the winner was Dennis McGinnis from Maple Valley over Shaun Lyons of New Castle who ran too quick.
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21 Aug 2013 Kent, WA – Joe Lind and his group of motorcycle drag racer’s got their last shot at the track for the season, and added into this was the last chance for the high school racers to win a trophy. As the season passed by the number of different winners showed the competitiveness of the two classes. The end of this race saw previous winners Jim Werre in MC and Jessica Biscay in High School get another trophy.
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WINNERS –
At the beginning of the season, after the track dates are set, racers set out their season plans for race dates.
Seeing a chance to race for five days in a row has to be a big “alert” for vacation from work. Such is the case for this years LORDS NHRA DIvision Six Series Event(s) at Pacific Raceways.
Looking around the property race teams were packed in at every possible spot. Wednesday’s Test ant Tune had many doing so. Mother Nature took away Thursday. to rain and pretty good downpours. Still four days of racing in good conditions is a good thing.
Packing two races in three days even under ideal conditions is quite the task. Good weather and great track prep gained three new records for the books. Northwest Division Six Director Frank Nelson Jr. and his crew did a masterful job of pulling it off.
WINNERS
Reagonal:
TAD Chris Demke and a quicker ET beat Johnny Ahten.
TAF Steve Gasparrelli won easy when Shane Westerfield lost traction.
COMP Alan Ellis and his Ford T got by Ralph Van Paepeghem and his Bantam.
Super Stock Jody Lang got another with a win over Kory Alby.
Stock B.C. native Dave Jung took the win over local racer Steve Cozakos.
SC In a battle of the Mike’s, Mike Shannon stopped Mike Dalrymple.
SG David Holmes got the win when Ken Mostowich ran too quick.
SS #12 Qualifier Steve Lowe got by #1 Qualifier Brian Oglesbee.
TS Steve Downs 7.589 edged the 7.748 of Shawn Herbst.
TD Grace Presser from Salem, OR. bettered Fontana, CA. native Thomas Bayer.
SM Brian Bognuda beat Jon Jenkins.
SPRO Craig Dion and a better reaction got by up and comer Ashley Lindsey.
PRO Greg Steen won when Jeremy Witherboc fouled.
Harley Drags:
Top Fuel Tommy Grimes from Winston Salem, N.C. beat Steve Dorn from Milwaukie, OR.
PRO Dragster Prescott Valley, AZ. native Bill Bentz stopped Snohomish, WA. local Rod Anderson
Pro Gas James Surber and a quicker ET got by Nick Stute in a close one
Street Pro Veri Smith was alone in the win
Hot Street Veri Smith grabbed another by beating Charles Robbins
Divisional:
Comp Alan Ellis over Jeff Lane
Super Stock Kory Alby beat Butch Walsh
Stock Justin Lamb took out Brad Burton
SC thomas Bayer stopped Matthew Woodard in a battle of the Calif. natives
SG Randy Sides better reaction beat Curtis Geise
SS Brad Vinje in a double breakout over Marko Perivolaris
TS Steve Downs ‘holeshot’ win over Chris Newman
TD Brian Cariquest when problems plaged Andy Spiegel
SM Brian Bognuda just got by Jeff Havens
SPRO Art Hoover edged Fred Hoffman
PRO Bernie Plourd over the fouling Curt Moore
10 Aug 2013 Kent, WA – The last chance to earn points for the ET Finals is upon us. Close to 150 entrants started out, all looking for a big WIN.
But Mother Nature and a number of track cleanups forced the curfew to come into play. No Finals tonight, so points are being totaled by drag strip manager Ed Garfield. Look online to get the results.
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09 Aug 2013 Kent, WA – With just one more race to earn points for the ET Finals a large number of Jr drivers came to race for the spots on the team. Wheels up launches of the Stock and Super Stockers fpr race # 3 put on quite a show for those that attended.
Here are the winners:
07 Aug 2013 Kent, WA – ” WOW” is all I can really say! To have such a legend in the sport of drag racing bring his school to the Northwest is rare indeed. This the 8th stop on Frank Hawley’s yearly plan to teach those that are interested in racing. To bring his school here has to show great interest in sportsman racing in the Pacific Northwest and the chance to be taught by the “best” in the business is a chance of a lifetime.
Just 13 students were given both classroom and enough track time to gain the license they were seeking. This small class size is kept that way so one-on-one teaching is the main focus. It started with a couple of hours of classroom on the safety and operation based the license the students were seeking. Then it was out for your first “run”.
Under Frank’s expert eyes and hearing he noted the good and bad of the student, then addressed it in the next classroom session. As you proceed thru the four basic run distances with complete control of the runs along with the classroom time you can earn your license signed and approved by Frank himself. I can’t think of a better person’s name on a document that lets you do something you love to do. The two men who work with Frank for the school track time portion at Pacific Raceways are quite noteworthy in their own right. Jimmy Montgomery and Sean Rutan take care of the students entering and exiting their rides.
The thorough preparation of each student to drive the race car is a very integral part of the school, though their duties are many this is the most important. As the interest grows and enough potential students inquire, could we see the school here next year? Hope so.
If you are interested in attending type “Frank Hawley” into your search engine and check them out. Next year it could be you experiencing the sport of drag racing, taught by the BEST IN THE BUSINESS.
There are two albums for this special event –
STUDENT DRIVER ALBUM – Click here for individual student driver pictures.
DRIVING SCHOOL EVENT ALBUM – Click here for images of the whole day.
31 Jul 2013 – Kent, WA – For the second year in a row Frank Hawley brought his operation to Pacific Raceways for a “ride along” for elected officals and supporters of the track. Instructors Frank Hawley, Jack Beckman and Jimmy Montgomery wowed those who got the chance for a ride. “FastJack” Jack Beckman in the dragster with Frank and Jimmy piloting the “Firebirds” brought out extremely big smiles as those lucky enough exited their ride.
There are many racer’s across this land who have felt this sensation of quickness and speed, but they are “driving”. Take the wheel out of your hands and any control of the race car and it becomes a whole new ball game. Gear up with all required “safety equipment”, get buckled in, then just hang on. Even though you are “tightly” strapped in, you get to feel how much more you can be pushed into the seat. 99% of adults will never feel this, let alone be just a “rider” in a “race car”. That has to be the ultimate “thrill ride”.
The chance to earn points for the 2013 ET championship is coming to an end. Moves are being made with some winning and some exiting early. End of the season points counting can be heard in the camps. That is E.T. racing at it’s best, when a single point can really make a difference.
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Here are your event winner’s:
Motorcycle: Scott McLeod over Mark Sires
Sportsman: Brian Thompson wins on Gordon Rust’s breakout
Pro: Scott Lewsley got a gift when Jeremy Witherboc went too quick
Super Pro: As cerfew loomed Rick Hendrichs broke the beams when Steve Beggerly broke
26 July 2013 – Kent, WA Nineteen times throughout the USA the Goodguys make a stop to show off what was cool “back in the day”. For the 26th time here in the Seattle area the combination “car show” and “drags” hit the mark again. No weather issues in sight, a great day for racing, temps nearing eighty degrees with a slight breeze to make it comfortable for those watching in the stands.
Prime track prep tested those who dared test it, with a few not able. Older rods, some still in “original parts” did not have the “grip” off the line that is applied today. Put it back together and test it again next year when Good Guys returns next year. Check their web site www.good-guys.com on where they are headed to next and for sure when it comes out, next years dates.
Over 700 images of these cool nostalgic cars are now available – to go there, click here.
CLASS WINNERS
In Competition class Steve Glenn used a bunch of “bracket car” E.T.s to win over Brandon Spitali’s Camaro
The class with the most entries, Street Machine 2 saw Jeff with no last name from Olympia get the win when Chris Sheldon fouled
A showing of mostly 60s era autos ran the Street Machine 1 class had Ken Reeves in his 67′ Dart when the 70′ El Camino of John Schwaller ran too fast
Hot Rod 2 seen a 40′ Chevy Coupe of Alan Stryker run closer to his dile to beat the 54′ Bel Air of Tony Lambert
A pairing of 1930’s rides in Hot Rod 1 gave the win to Steve Wilson over Barry Rawson
“North West Hitter” and “Mr. Explosive” squared off in the Funny Car final saw Kris Krabill edge Mark Sanders
Images From Wednesday’s Motocross Practice are now available.
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