ProFormance Racing School & Urban Custom Bikes #5 At Pacific Raceways – July 8th, 2015

Posted on July 8, 2015 by admin

08 July 2015 Kent, WA – Over the span of 12 to 14 hours the multi-use aspect of Pacific Raceways comes thru. On most days Wednesday to Sunday all the uses of the tracks at Pacfic Raceways can come into play.

Though the photos today show the road-course and drag strip the motocross and kart track were also in operation.

If motorsports of most any kind is your me thing then you need to check Pacific’s web-site and lock into the venue that meets your needs.
For those competing in the Urban Custom Bikes Series #5 – for the first time at Pacific William Nitta took home the trophy

Images are now available – click here to go to the photo albums –

NW Bracket Shootout & ET #12 At Bremerton Raceway

Posted on June 28, 2015 by admin

28 June 2015 Bremerton, WA – On any given Sunday the racing at Bremerton Raceway things go pretty much as laid out on the run schedule. Yes there are the little and mostly minor issues in nature. Nature, this is the kicker of the best laid plans. The sunny and hot weather here in the northwest is not normal and it was expected to be the same for today. Not so fast.

Just after things got going lightning appeared out of nowhere and all computer equipment is shut down for safety, racing stopped till it passed. After starting up again the rain then decided to make an appearance, and we were stopped again. Such was the day…

Breann who came here on Mother’s Day as a student today comes here as a photography partner for the web-site. A complete complement to what is already being put on the site. Look for her shots when she is not working her other jobs.

For the few that new a family gathering was in the works in combination with a birthday. Sue Glenn who celebrated her birthday today had all the boys in one spot. Not an easy feat as Dallas who works for Jason Line’s pro stock team is on a pretty much fixed schedule and to have the time off to enjoy this family time, priceless I say.

Planned out ahead by hubby Steve and some spur of the moment once in a lifetime happening. As a gift to Sue from Bremerton Raceway she was brought to the starting line for the pleasure of being the “starter” in a race between two of her sons. I have to imagine a thrill of a lifetime for her and for the family she raised.

Photos are now available online – thanks for your support and purchases!! – Click here to go to the photo album.

In the end a very happy ending to a strange race day and the winner’s that came from it.

Jordan Howell in High School
Stacy Hesch in Motorcycle
Gary Howe Jr. in Sportsman
Chris Stone in PRO
William Vest in Super Pro
Pete Conley in Real Street
Dick Ewing in Dual Index

Forum Fest At Pacific Raceways

Posted on June 27, 2015 by admin

27 June 2015 Kent, WA – Bright and early the cars were lining up for the gates to open for this year’s Forum Fest. Bringing thousands of people and cars onto the property at Pacific Raceways is a big run in coordination. It was all hands on deck to direct those to where they are supposed to go. Car show entries drag race entries and the many that come just to walk and watch.

With Speed Factory had their four car team out for testing and those who have no idea of the times and speeds that they obtain in the quarter mile.

When the speeds start edging to 200mph on a pretty consistent basis the rules say that you now need two chutes on that ride. Though all set up for those rules a glitch somewhere prevented them from being tested. I know they will figure it out and when they do lookout for the records they already have.

It was all a great time for those attending and for Breann Ipsen who thought she was going to miss it but took the camera and went about doing what she does best, good job. Till next time have fun and be safe.

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

Urban Custom Bikes #4 At Pacific Raceways

Posted on June 24, 2015 by admin

24 June 2015 Kent, WA – Overcast and muggy was the only way to describe the racing weather today. For those who came out for testing it had to be a bugger to get things right. Even climbing into the fire suits was being put off to the last second to shorten the time in it.

With the temps in the 80’s there were lines for liquid not food at the concession stand. Even with the weather the bike riders came out in force as they have for all the races. It’s always a great mix of bikes for the race that is what really makes it such a great mid-week break.

Got a bike bring it out for the next upcoming race and join in the fun in the middle of the week. The two riders who had to put their suits on the most in the heat were John Plaster and Daren Anderson with John taking the trophy.

Images are now available for purchase and viewing – click here to go to the album.

Swift Tools ET Series #6, Jr Dragster #7 & High School #2 At Pacific Raceways

Posted on June 20, 2015 by admin

20 June 2015 Kent, WA – Combining the Swift Tools ET Series with a number of other racing classes to create the Super Saturdays could not have been a better idea. It brought to the track if not a record it will be as 28 Jr’s in three classes went for the silver, as in a little “Wally”.

For the racers in the Swift Tool E.T. Series this was their goal today. Hard to get for most and getting one for the first time can be an emotional event.

Images of the action on the track and in the winners circle are now available – click here to go to the photo album.

To the winners GREAT JOB! – And now that one is in hand they say “on to the next one”. The list of “Wally” winners is:

OReiley Benda in Jr. Storm
Devin Lewis in Jr. Lightning
Cole Dickhoff in Jr. Thunder

Jake Havens in Motorcycle
Jerry Biscay in Sportsman
Dave Wicken in PRO
Jason Beggerly in Super PRO

Other class winners are:

Rob Willis in Super Gas
Tom Gresham in Super Comp
Ed Hauter in Top Comp
Kelly Thomas in Stock
Sherry Rohr in Outlaw 10.5
Sean Butler in Open Comp

In a news note See It Imagery would like to welcome Breann Ipsen as a photographer covering the motorsports action at the track when she can. Look for her work on the website. Welcome from all of us at See It Imagery.

Car Club & Test & Tune At Pacific Raceways

Posted on June 19, 2015 by admin

19 June 2015 Kent, WA – The Car Club brings quite a mix of personal drivers to the track for bragging rights and awards. Yes some are more race prepared than others, but it is not much of an edge. The cars that come out of the Auto manufacturing plants these days have horsepower ratings that years ago were reserved for police cars.

Putting all that power to the track is still a factor today as it was back then. Street tires do require some babying to get traction, all part of the fun of club racing.

Putting everything together this night was Don Berry and his 68’ Camaro.

Images of all the club cars and others there for testing are now available – click here to go to the photo album.

Swift Tools ET Series #5 & Outlaw 10.5 At Pacific Raceways – June 14th, 2015

Posted on June 14, 2015 by admin

14 June 2015 Kent, WA – The first of two on the schedule are done, now it is into the second day and the water and sunscreen is aplenty everywhere. Hot racing weather and hot racing go together like bread and butter. The drawback to the heat is that it will take its toll on man and machine.

Cooling both is a constant endeavor: if not the unexpected can happen. You hear it a lot and people say it a lot – “Need any water?”. There was plenty to be had at the Bigfoods stand and by the looks of the lines at times people were getting plenty of liquids with food.

At the end of the day these winner’s got past the heat. I would like to thank Breann Ipsen for the additional photography work.

Super Pro – Gary Ermish
Pro – Scott Lewsley
Sportsman – Nick Douglas
Motorcycle – Chris Benda
Outlaw 10.5 – Ken Sihota
BC Shifters – Scott Winterbottom

Images are now posted – click here to go to the photo album for today. Check the other entries on the website for other albums from this busy weekend

Swift Tools ET Series #4, EF-65 Jr Dragster #6, Outlaw 10.5 At Pacific Raceways – June 13th, 2015

Posted on June 13, 2015 by admin

13 June 2015 Kent, WA – The first thing done at a weekend race for the Swift Tool Series is the mandatory driver’s meeting. With a crowd of 170+ gathered around to hear dragstrip manager Ed Garfield go offer the rules it was already getting hot.

The weatherman has put out the high 70’s will be here both weekend days. Let the hydration begin. You just cannot get enough sometimes and when you jump into a fire suit then into a car that is pretty much a sealed container the heat really shows. No more wondering why so many wrap the driver’s suits or just drop the top so it hangs just to get cool.

I guess those that kept their cool the longest ended up in the winner’s circle. They are:

Jaslyun Bean in Jr Storm
Ian Theofelis in Jr Thunder
Kaden Bean in Jr Lightning
Joe Lind in Motorcycle
Eric Brittain in Sportsman
Brad Burton in Pro
Jess Dale in Super Pro
Dave Wakefield in Crosstalk
Greg Steen in No Crosstalk
#1 Qualifier Outlaw 10.5 is Ken Sihota

Lots of action this weekend and lots of images – to go to the album click here

EF-65 Jr Race #5 & Car Club At Pacific Raceways = June 12th, 2015

Posted on June 12, 2015 by admin

12 June 2015 Kent, WA – With back to back events the Juniors had a chance to make big moves in their 2015 point positions. The weather the same for both days so the tuning set right can carry you once it is set to the conditions.

Should be easy right? That’s why they call it racing. Just because you win today do’s not mean that you will do it again the next day even though the conditions are the same. It is the great fun I think in the competition of trying to repeat what you did on the winning pass you just made.

With so many variables that can affect the outcome and it can get into your head if you try to think too much, that is when you can overlook even the simplest of things.

Those that got it right this night are as follows:

Raylee Higgins in Jr Storm
Cole Dickhoff in Jr Thunder
Josh Schmanke in Jr Lightning
Larry DeCamp in Car Club

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

Urban Custom Bikes #3 At Pacific Raceways

Posted on June 10, 2015 by admin

10 Jun 2015 Kent, WA – Race number three for the Urban series kicked off with temps in the high 70’s and a track temp well over 100 degrees. Keeping cool in these conditions brought out the shade finders and those that worship these warm conditions.

Plenty of sunscreen and the pinkness for those without watching the diverse bikes that run this series. Pure street bikes and pure race bikes and the bikes that are a combination of both could be seen and enjoyed.

After four rounds of racing this night saw “Mighty” Joe Lind as I heard his name announced grabbed another trophy as he ran right on his dial to the thousandth to end William Nitta’s bid.

Check Pacific’s web site for the next date for the bikes.

Images are now available – click here to go to the album – and thank you for your support and purchases!!!