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_track_map.svg) Layout of Pacific Raceways (2002–present) | |
| Location | Lake Morton-Berrydale, Washington, nearKent, Washington,United States |
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| Coordinates | 47°19′12.2″N122°8′42.6″W / 47.320056°N 122.145167°W /47.320056; -122.145167 |
| Capacity | 30,000[1] |
| Owner | Fiorito family[2] |
| Address | 31001 144th Ave SE |
| Broke ground | 1959 |
| Opened | 1960 |
| Former names | Seattle International Raceways (1969–2001) Pacific Raceways (1960–1968) |
| Major events | Current: NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing SeriesNHRA Northwest Nationals (1975–1980, 1988–2019, 2022–present) Former: NASCAR Northwest Series (2003) MazdaSpeed Miata Cup (2003) NASCAR Winston West Series (1984–1985) AMA Superbike Championship (1981–1983, 1985) Trans-Am Series (1967–1970, 1975, 1977, 1982–1984) SCCA L&M Championship (1969–1971, 1973) USAC IndyCar (1969) United States Road Racing Championship (1963–1968) |
| Website | https://pacificraceways.com/ |
| Full Circuit (2002–present) | |
| Surface | Asphalt and concrete |
| Length | 2.250 mi (3.621 km) |
| Turns | 10 |
| Original Circuit (1960–2001) | |
| Surface | Asphalt and concrete |
| Length | 2.250 mi (3.621 km) |
| Turns | 9 |
| Race lap record | 1:15.310 ( Brian Redman,Lola T330,1973,F5000) |
| Drag Strip | |
| Surface | Asphalt and concrete |
| Length | 0.250 mi (0.402 km) |
Pacific Raceways is a mixed-useroad racing anddrag racing facility nearKent, Washington. Therace track was constructed in 1959 and opened in 1960. The track was originally named Kent Pacific Raceways, then became known asSeattle International Raceways in 1969.[3] After the landowner regained control of the track in 2002, the name reverted to Pacific Raceways.[4][5]
Pacific Raceways features a 2.250 mi (3.621 km) road course which is used by theSCCA,[6]Society of Vintage Racing Enthusiasts (SOVREN), andICSCC for automobile road racing. TheWashington Motorcycle Road Racing Association (WMRRA) uses the course formotorcycle road racing.[7] The course has more than 125 ft (38 m) of elevation change and a naturally wooded back section.
The track hosted twoNASCAR Winston West Series between 1984 and 1985, won byJim Bown andDale Earnhardt respectively and also hosted aNASCAR Northwest Series race in 2003, won by Jeff Jefferson.
Pacific Raceways hosts a performance driving school which offers several curricula, including sanctioned race licensing courses, performance driving, lapping clinics, and specialty driving instruction.[8]
The facility also features adragstrip, which hosts theNHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Northwest Nationals and regional races, plus a dirtmotocross track.[9][10]
Since 1988, Pacific Raceways has been home to the Northwest Nationals (originally known as theSeafair Nationals[11]) of theNHRA Drag Racing Series.[12]
The track played an important role during the heyday of professional sports car racing in the U.S. during the 1960s. From 1963 through 1968, Pacific Raceways hosted the Pacific Northwest Grand Prix, which was a round of theUnited States Road Racing Championship. From 1967 through 1970, the venue hosted an annual round of theSCCATrans-Am Series, including the season finales in 1967 and 1968.[13] The Trans-Am Series returned to the track in 1975, 1977, and 1982 through 1984. TheSCCA Continental Championship forFormula 5000 cars visited the track from 1969 through 1971, and again in 1973.
The track hosted a two heat race weekend of theUSACChampionship Car series in 1969. The first heat was won byMario Andretti and the second was won byAl Unser.[14]
Among the other champion drivers who have visited victory lane at Pacific Raceways areMark Donohue,Brian Redman,David Hobbs,Ronnie Bucknum,Peter Gregg,Tony Adamowicz,Parnelli Jones,Elliott Forbes-Robinson,Pedro Rodriguez,Dave MacDonald,Ken Miles,Jim Hall andJerry Titus.
The fastest official race lap records at Pacific Raceways (formerly known as Seattle International Raceways) are listed as:
| Category | Time | Driver | Vehicle | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Course: 3.620 km (1960–2001)[15] | ||||
| Formula 5000 | 1:15.310[16] | Brian Redman | Lola T330 | 1973 Seattle F5000 round |
| Group 7 | 1:18.300[17] | Mark Donohue | McLaren M6A | 1968 Pacific North West Grand Prix |
| Sports prototype | 1:19.500[18] | Jerry Grant | Lola T70 | 1966 Pacific North West Grand Prix |
| Trans-Am Series | 1:22.890[19] | Willy T. Ribbs | Mercury Capri | 1984 Seattle Trans-Am round |
| Group 4 | 1:26.800[18] | Don Wester | Porsche 906 | 1966 Pacific North West Grand Prix |
| Category | E.T. | Speed | Driver | Event | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Fuel | 3.685 | Antron Brown | 2016 Protect The Harvest.com NHRA Northwest Nationals | [20] | |
| 337.41 mph (543.01 km/h) | Doug Kalitta | 2024 NHRA Northwest Nationals | |||
| Funny Car | 3.832 | Del Worsham | 2016 Protect The Harvest.com NHRA Northwest Nationals | ||
| 338.51 mph (544.78 km/h) | Bob Tasca III | 2024 NHRA Northwest Nationals | |||
| Pro Stock | 6.488 | Chris McGaha | 2015 NHRA Northwest Nationals | ||
| 213.40 mph (343.43 km/h) | Chris McGaha | 2015 NHRA Northwest Nationals | |||
| Pro Stock Motorcycle | 6.704 | Jianna Evaristo | 2024 NHRA Northwest Nationals | ||
| 203.95 mph (328.23 km/h) | Jianna Evaristo | 2024 NHRA Northwest Nationals |
