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.

08/11/2026

What a great weekend! Thank you so much to everyone who attended and all the hardworking humans behind the scenes. 🫶

08/10/2026

Federal Way keeps giving families more reasons to get out and explore! Rainy Days Play Café looks like a fun place for kids to let loose while parents get to enjoy a little coffee and downtime. We’re always happy to see new local businesses bringing something different to the community!

Let us know what you think!

08/09/2026

Nancy Backus, Mayor of the City of Auburn, will be handing out the Mayor’s Choice award at HondafestNW today! 🙌

08/09/2026

HondafestNW 2026 happening now at . 🙌

9:00AM - 12PM // AutoX
1:00PM - 4PM // Lead/Follow
3:30PM // Awards
4:00PM // Event Over

AutoX, Acura and Honda only car show, all makes car meet, vendors, and lead/follow! You do not need an Acura or Honda to attend the event. 🫶

General admission - $30 per person - 12 and under are free

Lead/Follow - $75 (3 laps)
Runs after - $40 (3 laps)

VIP parking - $10 per car - does not include event admission

Free parking is available in the general parking area located before the entrance gate.

General Admission, VIP Parking, and Lead/Follow tickets are available on-site only.

More information available on the NWMotiv.com Facebook event page.

Pacific Raceways
31001 144th Ave SE
Kent, WA 98042

08/09/2026

Gates open at 10 for world-famous Hondafest NW 2026, Food vendors, plenty of show cars, auto x, and lead/follow on the roadcourse all day until 4 pm. See you at the track!

08/08/2026

Ready for tomorrow!?! We are!! 👉 Follow NWMotiv for more info. 🙌

08/08/2026

World-famous HondaFest NW is set to blow the doors off Pacific Raceways this Sunday. Gates open at 10 a.m. City of Auburn Mayor and car person extraordinaire -- Nancy Backus -- will be in attendance with a special car show participant award. Where else, but Pacific Raceways. See you here!

08/07/2026

HondafestNW is this weekend! Join us Sunday August 9th for a Acura and Honda only car show, all makes car meet, vendors, AutoX, and lead/follow! You do not need an Acura or Honda to attend the event. 👀

General admission - $30 per person - 12 and under are free

Lead/Follow - $75 (3 laps)
Runs after - $40 (3 laps)

VIP parking - $10 per car - does not include event admission

Free parking is available in the general parking area located before the entrance gate.

General Admission, VIP Parking, and Lead/Follow tickets are available on-site only.

More information available on the NWMotiv.com Facebook event page!

📸 Dhanel Arellano

08/07/2026

Planning a trip to Pacific Raceways this summer? Auburn and Federal Way are both conveniently located just a short drive from the track. With great hotel options and special deals for race fans, you can stay close to all the action!

Check them out 👉https://pacificraceways.com/stay/hotels/

Photos from Pacific Northwest Drag Racing Association's post

08/07/2026

Gates open at 4 today. Come hungry and ready for a great weekend at the track!

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Kent, WA
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