This past weekend marked the final points races in the year long Summit E.T. Series at Bremerton Raceway. For the racers that were still involved in the points chase with a shot at the titles in High School, Sportsman, Pro, Super Pro and Motorcycle it proved to be an exciting finish that came down to the wire in all the classes. For the Summit Series it was a “double header” meaning that points could be earned both Saturday and Sunday.
Along with all the fore mentioned bracket classes the weekend included the “Annual Full Throttle Shootout” presented again this year by Kitsap Brake and Muffler on Saturday. On Sunday it was the final event for the Northwest Heads Up Racing Association and a Quick 16 Shootout as well.
An action packed weekend saw the following winners on Saturday:
| Class |
Driver |
High School
|
Justin Vest |
| Super Pro |
Aaron Spitzer |
| Pro |
Kenny O’Keefe |
| Sportsman |
Jerry Gossette |
| Motorcycle |
Stacy Hesch |
Winning the “Kitsap Brake and Muffler “Full Throttle Shootout” was not an easy task. This event was contested using the .5 tenths Pro Tree, and for most it was their first chance at using this style of starting line setup; as most of the bracket classes use the .5 Tenths Full Tree during the Summit E.T. Series events. Overall, it was very competitive and entertaining to watch. The Full Throttle Shootout is a unique format and it allows everyone in all the classes to take a shot at winning a $ 500.00 Bonus! After the dust settled, so to speak Gary Gandee Jr. took home the money.
Over 600 Images from all the action on Saturday are available – to view them click here.
On Sunday a special presentation was made to former “Bremerton Handlers” President and current Chief Tech Inspector: Gary Gandee Sr. Gary and his wife Pattee will be leaving the Handlers and the Northwest for a long awaited move to Tennessee. To be amongst his family and enjoy retirement. Gary’s son Gary Gandee Jr. will remain in Washington and continue to be a integral part of the Bremerton Handlers Racing Association. A farewell presentation was part of the pre-race ceremonies with the presentation of a special jacket and cake.
Sunday was another action packed day as the points battles became even tighter after the conclusion of Saturdays action. Winners included:
| Category |
Driver/Rider |
| Motorcycle |
Jim Werre |
| Sportsman |
Gary Gandee Jr. |
| Pro |
Brad Burton |
| Super Pro |
Kevin Rennick |
Winners in the final event of the year for the Northwest Heads up Racing Association included:
| Category |
Driver/Rider |
| 9.60/8.60 Combo |
Rhett Bertolotti |
| Heavy Street |
Walter Grosse |
| Outlaw Street |
Eric Peterson |
| Hot Street |
John Carper |
| Modified Street |
Al Mangold |
| Real Street |
Rick Conley Sr. |
The Quick 16 Shootout was contested on the 1/8th Mile. And was won by “bracket ace” Al Chinn.
Images for Sunday are available now – Go to the album by clicking here.
After all was said and done, it came down to the final event before Series Champions could be determined in most of the classes. The points chases this year were some of the closest in recent memory at Bremerton Raceway. Here are your Bremerton Raceway Summit E.T. Series Champions:
| Category |
Driver/Rider |
| Junior Dragster 8-9 Year Old |
Bobby Burkevics Jr |
| Junior Thunder |
Katie Kapler |
| Junior Lighning |
Damon Gillespie |
| High School |
Just Vest |
| Sportsman |
Joey Fielder |
| Pro |
Rob Lindley |
| Super Pro |
Greg Springer |
We will highlight each category champion with feature stories in the coming weeks!
Congratulations to all for a wonderful 2012 Racing Season at Bremerton Raceway!
Stay Tuned…
WINNER PICTURES
To commemorate another “championship season” at Pacific Raceways, See It Imagery is proud to offer the 2012 Season in Review Photo Library. This group of photos which is identical to the “slideshow presentation” used at this years Pacific Raceways Awards Banquet is over 200 photographs from the year long Auto Max USA Bracket Series specially prepared on DVD.
