04 Feb 2014 Kent, WA – Collages are not just for winner’s! Team or group images can be laid out for you to show offf in your shop, trailer or place of business. Stop by our booth at the Corvette Swap Meet Feb. 8-9 at the Puyallup Fairgrounds.
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01 Feb 2014 Kent, WA – Changing locations for an event can be a test to how well planning can work. Such was the case for this the 4th of 5 events in the Winter Practice Tree Series.
This time TMS hosted the racers to their headquarters. I have to say that if you are a Mustang fan of any sort this is the place to check out. With a wide range of cars and projects in the building along with a “Dyno” to test them when completed.
TMS provided hot coffee and pastries covered in a blue and green icing, I guess the icing had something going on the next day on the East coast. Caffine and sugar will get you going in the morning.
TMS general manager Marc Sorger gladly showed off the facility and answered any questions and explained what made the projects unique, and the challenge of keeping a dozen worker’s of verious skills busy. Marketing man Scott Jensen talked to the Practice Tree competitors about the shops operation with what they offer and all about parts for the Mustang owner. Check out their website at www.TheMustangShop.com and see if it fits what you have in mind, if it’s a “pony” they can help.
With Marc and Scott helping with the random drawing of tech cards the pairings were set for Ed and Lanae to set the ladder and get the event underway. Defending her points lead Dawn Whitman went into the finals aginst track champ Paul Youngs. Paul picked up his second win in the series today and it’s shaping up a tight race to the last event at “The Sports Page” on Feb.15th. See you there.
Images from the TMS shop and all the action are now available – click here to go there.
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18 Jan 2014 Kent, WA – With the mid-way point in the Practice Tree Series upon us, it was time for a differant winner to show themself. As in the actual use for the tree, it’s hard to repeat wins but in order to repeat you need to practice.
The BIG differance here is the fact that you are about 10 feet away from the tree at your table with food and drink, something that is not even close to reality in dragracing.
In this setting at The Sports Page, it gives a more relaxed atmosphere with alot more side by side ribbing and most definitly a chance to match reactions with someone you do not normally get a chance to. As dragracing has shown that sometimes father’s race daughter’s, sibling’s race sibling’s. Husband vs. Wife?
That is a story on it’s own merit, as I know it happens from time to time, but it has to be special when it does. This night turns out wife got the better of hubby in the semi’s but in the end they were both in the money.
The next race date is February 1st, 2014, at series co-sponsor TMS Performance & Dyno Tuning located in Auburn, at 1929 West Valley Hwy. So., Auburn, WA
See you there 9:00am!
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As word gets around about this series going on, more and more are realizing that it is more to it than your reaction time.
First it is a chance to keep sharp what you need for the racing season. In that group you now have person to person updates on what is new or plans for your racecar.
Put this now in a “sports” orientated establishment. Every seat has a view to a TV screen, even “outside” playing the current sports programing according to the “season”. Now add to this “food”. With a menu that has all the bases covered and a “steak” dinner special that can be had anyday now makes for a recipe for a out to dinner time. Joe and his crew will take care of you for food and drink as you watch and practice on the tree. Check out the” Sports Page” website for dates or go to Pacificraceways.com for info.
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14 Dec 2013 Kent, WA – Dragracing by nature is just not how fast or quick you get to the finish line.
Heads up racing is what you see when watching them on TV. Brut horsepower is a major part of the process but that only pertains to the car,dragster,motorcycle, etc. The human part of all this all about “reaction time”. How close you hit the tree can be the differance between winning or losing.
Skill in this reaction time part is only gained by practice, practice, practice. This practice can be done with devices that are small and portable and allow you to sit in your ride as you would on the track and practice cutting a good light.
One of the devices is a whole tree to look at and a shifter button for actavating the tree. This portable device can be set up anyplace that has power. Given any chance to practice to a dragracer is given a serious look at, to keep that edge you may have gained during the race season. If you think you have good reaction time skills, check out the Winter Practice Tree Race Series At Pacific Raceways and come test yourself aginst the tree, and other racers.
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08 Dec 2013 Kent, WA – For the 10th time Pacific Raceways has teamed with Lexus of Bellevue and the US Marines for a toy drive to help the Toys For Tots program. US Marine CPL Stuart Kranick for many years was on hand to unload cars and fill the boxes with those smaller toys. Bigfoods Cafe was a warm hot spot as the chilly temps brought many seeking something hot to drink or some hot food.
The parking lot filled to it’s max, and the parking spilled over onto the roadcourse, just like last year and that brought in more than 2400 cars to the toy drive and car show. As the word about the car show has spread over the years and now with social media it just keeps growing.
This increase is all the better for the toy drive as these entries bring many gifts for the cause. Now add to this for a small fee and signed waiver you can drive your ride around the 2.25mi. road course. It’s called “lead/follow” and is overseen by ProFormance Racing School’s instructors. More than 50 driver’s took this chance.
Spotted walking thru the throngs of people were two of the prettiest elected young ladies representing the city of Seattle. Miss Seattle and Miss Seattle’s Teen, in crowns and gowns, and they drew a crowd and many looks as the walked about. As this yearly event grows larger each year the Toys For Tots program benefits many in need this time of year.
Happy Holidays!
Images from the event are now online – click here to go there.
29 Nov 2013 Kent, WA – Thanks to an event in the Northwest with absolutely no issue relating to weather, even the very light drizzle played right into the racer’s minds as they were all indoors for the 2nd Annual Practice Tree Nationals at Pacific Raceways.
This event pits everyone aginst everyone. Jr. Dragster drivers aginst a Super Pro Firebird owner, something you will not see on the dragstrip, but on the “practice tree” all is equal. 31 entrants got their shot at the tree in a ladder format until the two class winner’s prevailed.
Other “events” included golf, tri-cycles, raffle prizes and more.
The Griots gift box went to Diane Pettit and what had to be the most enjoyable event of the day – the 60′ tri-cycle race. Full grown men and one kid peddeling a trike. The whole croud had the kid picked to win it all but out of nowhere came the event winner Randy Brown to take the kid out in the semi’s. That win put Randy aginst Martin Lambert who singled into the final. In the final Randy used a traction advantage as Martin spun badly at the start. Add to this hot food surved up by Kirt and the numerious raffel prizes made this second event an event to attend after Holiday stuffing the day before.
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WINNERS
Jason Beggerly claimed the Pro class and Paul Youngs got the Sportsmans prize.
Ryan Steen got the Drumstick prize with a chip shot 28″ from the pin.
Many of you have asked for samples of some of the collages available. Click on the image thumbnails below to see full size samples of just a few collages we’ve done here at See It Imagery. To order click on the Paypal link below. A representative from See It Imagery will contact you for additional details, venues, events attended to finalize what images and custom touches you want on your collage. Happy Holidays to everyone!
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19 OCT 2013 Kent, WA – The last day of drag racing for 2013 at Pacific Raceways. The weather was not the best, but there was maximum fun for all at Pacific Raceways.
Images from all the fun and activities is now available – click here to view them.
In Non-Electronics Martin Dykstra got the win when Chris Stone from Mission B.C. fouled
In the Electronics class Terry Wilcox prevailed when Kevin Rennick ran too quick in the battle of dragsters
“Dew Point” in the dictionary says “vapor condenses into liquid”. Things at the track went form a little bit wet 24 hrs ago to “did it rain last night”?
By all appearances it sure looked the part. This weather issue put the track into a scramble to dry the track and shutdown surface. There was no fog to deal as it still hung just above the tree line, so everyone could at least see what needed to be done.
Success finally – a dry racing surface got the day underway though at a much later time than “normal”, and the race came with a firm curfew of 5:00pm.
The drag strip team got busy with the task ahead of them, and with time to spare they got the race done ahead of the curfew. Only two winner”s this day on record but the real winners were those who can say “I raced in the last race of the season”.
Images from the last race of the season are now available – to go to the album, click here.
WINNERS
The Non-Electronics class had Greg Steen topping the wheelstanding car of Shawn Blair
In the Electronics class Terry Wilcox swept the weekend this time stopping Fred Hoffman