Pacific Raceways

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.
(7411)

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.

What a great shot. Thanks for coming out! 👉 : A great Friday evening getaway. Test ‘n Tune at Pacific Raceways tonight😎
05/30/2026

What a great shot. Thanks for coming out! 👉 : A great Friday evening getaway. Test ‘n Tune at Pacific Raceways tonight😎

Looking forward to a Memorial Day weekend tradition with the NWR SCCA Racing Pacific Grand Prix. The infield is groomed ...
05/21/2026

Looking forward to a Memorial Day weekend tradition with the NWR SCCA Racing Pacific Grand Prix. The infield is groomed and ready for viewing. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and hang out on the grass, tour the pits, and sample from fine concessions. Racing is Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Reserve your spot at the Launch Club today! 👉 Feel the shock of 338 mile per hour Top Fuel Dragsters and Nitro Funny Car...
05/21/2026

Reserve your spot at the Launch Club today! 👉 Feel the shock of 338 mile per hour Top Fuel Dragsters and Nitro Funny Cars rocketing off the starting line as you watch the races from just 35 feet from the drag strip. This standing room only viewing area includes food and non-alcoholic beverages plus access to a private cash bar and restrooms. Due to visibility limitations, this area is best suited for individuals at least 5’ tall. | $100 per person/per day plus admission.

Available on a first-come, first-served basis and does not include event admission. Event and hospitality tickets can be purchased together at nhra.com. If you already have tickets, call NHRA at 800-884-6472 to add hospitality options.

The 37th Annual Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals event will take place July 24-26, 2026.

Looking forward to seeing Cindi all of the other racers at this weekend's NWR SCCA Racing Pacific Grand Prix.
05/20/2026

Looking forward to seeing Cindi all of the other racers at this weekend's NWR SCCA Racing Pacific Grand Prix.

Pacific Raceways thoughts... 💭

/

Join us July 24-26, 2026 for the 37th Annual Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals event! 👉 TICKETS AVAILAB...
05/17/2026

Join us July 24-26, 2026 for the 37th Annual Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals event! 👉 TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW 👀

05/06/2026

Shawn Langdon ripped off the fast mile per hour in drag racing history over the weekend at the 2nd round of qualifying for the NHRA Southern Nationals at South Georgia Motorsports Park. Just another reason to get your tickets to the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals July 24-26.

05/03/2026

Jake Angel and his historic Corvette at the SOVREN Spring Sprints this morning. Come on out! There is racing until 5pm.

It's vintage race weekend on the big track with the SOVREN Spring Sprints. The weather is going to be great. Come out an...
05/01/2026

It's vintage race weekend on the big track with the SOVREN Spring Sprints. The weather is going to be great. Come out and join us as we celebrate the first weekend of May with the coolest cars in the Northwest! Infield seating will be open.

Congratulations to our friends who swept the podium in T3 at the SCCA Hoosier Super Tour at Buttonwillow last weekend! 🧹...
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

Address

31001 144th Avenue SE
Kent, WA
98042

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Pacific Raceways posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Pacific Raceways:

Shortcuts

Share

Category