Pacific Raceways

Pacific Raceways is a legendary motorsports facility located in Kent, WA. His sons, Dan Jr. and Joe were part of the construction crew that built the track.

Opened in 1960, Pacific Raceways -- The Place to Race -- features an NHRA quarter-mile drag strip, legendary 2.25-mile road course, accredited racing school, professional Kart track and regional motocross track. The family-owned business opened in 1960 to provide a safe, controlled environment for racing. The track was constructed by Dan Fiorito Sr., who owned a heavy road construction company. Th

e unique 2.25 mile, nine turn road course has hosted some of the world’s most notable international drivers, who favored the circuit’s quick elevation change of 110 feet in less than one-half mile. In 1969, Mario Andretti won his first and only Indianapolis 500 in May. He used a late season victory at the Dan Gurney 200 at Pacific Raceways to catapult his way to a USAC National Championship. The October event featured two heats, the first won by Al Unser, who finished second in the National Championship chase. Drag racing has always been an integral part of Pacific Raceways’ heritage. In the inaugural race held over the Fourth of July weekend in 1960, Northwest legend Dick Kalivoda took top honors scorching the quarter-mile in 11.78 seconds in his B/Modified Roadster, setting an NHRA national elapsed time (E.T.) record. The fabled Kent track – a favorite of match racers in the 1970s – was the site of promoter Bill Doner’s infamous “64 Funny Cars,” which featured a who’s who of floppers from around the country. The track, which hosted the NHRA Fall Nationals for several years, most recently has been part of NHRA’s grueling “western swing” – three races in three consecutive weekends including stops in Denver and Sonoma, CA. In 2011, national retailer O’Reilly Auto Parts was named title sponsor of the NHRA Northwest Nationals, part of NHRA’s Full Throttle professional drag race series. In addition to its many race events on both the road course and drag strip, Pacific Raceways is a training ground for law enforcement agencies throughout the Northwest, who rent the facility to practice pursuit driving. Pacific Raceways is also home to ProFormance Racing School and Pacific Grand Prix.

06/12/2026

Calling all cars! The City of Auburn is looking for your cool ride to take part in their Fourth of July car show at Les Gove Park. It's by registration only and you can do that at https://exploreauburn.com/events Get your ride ready now and join the fun!

06/11/2026

Here's what we have coming up this weekend at The Place to Race. 2-FAST Motorcycle Track Days kicks off Friday with bikes on the big track from 9am to 4pm. Pacific Northwest Drag Race Association moves in for a Test & Tune on Friday with racing on Saturday and Sunday. Gates open at 7:30am duirng the weekend. More detailed infomation is available from PNWDRA. Pacific Raceways schedule is brought to you by exploreauburn.com. Check out the City of Auburn for your hotel stay, shopping, entertainment, and recreation!

06/05/2026

Today’s the day! See you soon.

Head out to Pacific Raceways today for the 55th Annual Green River College All High School Drags and Car Show!
Think you’ve got speed? Here’s your chance to put it to the test by racing the King County Sheriff’s Office and their patrol vehicles on the track.
We’ll be there—hope to see you racing right alongside us!

Pacific Northwest Drag Racing Association

06/05/2026

PNWDRA is excited for the 55th Annual Green River College All High School Drags and Car Show happening TONIGHT! Gates open at 4pm

They are watching the weather and are hopeful the rain will blow right on by us!!

Pacific Northwest Drag Racing Association Not for profit, member based drag racing organization for the Western Washington area.

06/04/2026

Ready to beat the heat? The 55th Annual Green River College High School Drags is Friday!

June 5, 2026
4:00pm – 11:00pm

High School Students from all over the state and beyond are welcome to participate in this exciting 1/4 drag racing event! All you need is a vehicle that can make it from the starting line to the finish line! (Your stock daily driver is fine). Plus a Beat The Heat event where racers can take on the King County Sheriff racing them in their patrol vehicles!

Trophies and prizes as well as bragging rights are on the line!

More information is available online 👉 pnwdra.com

📸: American Mutz

06/02/2026

Are you ready to BEAT THE HEAT!?!

Get ready for some high‑octane fun! Beat The Heat is back! Join us for the 55th Annual Green River College All High School Drags and Car Show!
This is your chance to challenge the King County Sheriff’s Office on the track and race against our patrol vehicles.
High school students from across the state (and beyond!) are invited to take part in this exciting 1/4‑mile drag racing event. All you need is a vehicle that can make it from the starting line to the finish line—simple as that.
See you at the track!

02/24/2026

Congratulations to our friends who swept the podium in T3 at the SCCA Hoosier Super Tour at Buttonwillow last weekend! 🧹 These teams rent and operate right here at Pacific Raceways Development, and we celebrate their achievements at home and abroad. 🏆

1st: daddioracer
2nd: heeltoe_gama
3rd: rtanemura

📸 Christine Marie Scholl

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31001 144th Avenue SE
Kent, WA
98042

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