KenE55

Hi Everybody,

I'm thinking of trying out drag racing for the first time. Does anyone know or recommend a place to go near Seattle, Washington?

Do I need any special equipment, like a helmet, or anything else?

What are the typical fees and what do they provide?

Thanks, Ken

saveur

Your best bet would be to go and check out Seattle International Raceway (SIR). Check out their website for dates/times. They also have open track days (where you actually have to steer around corners ).

I'm pretty sure that you do need a helmet, because E55s run under 13 seconds. But don't quote me on that. Google SIR for more info.

KenE55

Thanks Saveur!

I found them on the web. It's now called Pacific Raceways. The web site is:

http://www.pacificraceways.com/

They have a very nice tutorial written for absolute novices that was very helpful. I'm going to have to give it a try!

Anybody in Washington state from this forum go there? If not, I might be the lone E55... hope I don't embarass our reputation. I'll post slips, good or bad.

saveur

You're welcome, Ken.

I used to live in Seattle. I did a couple track days there, but not drag racing (did go as a spectator though). SIR does tend to get a fair bit of ragtag rice racers, so beware. They recently renovated, I believe. Have fun!

silversurfer

I'm in Seattle and would love to join a fellow beast owner for any days at the drags!

You can PM me if you'd like.

SlowE55

With the E55, you will likely be running pretty quick. A helmet would be good.

At the track, it's usually windy. Extra jacket would be a good idea as well.

Drag radials will be useful since the E55 has so much torque.

I am in Seattle as well and have been wanting to run the E55 down the 1/4-mile. Let me know when you plan on going, maybe I will be able to join you.

If you plan on changing your tire pressure, tire pressure gauge and air tank would be useful. If having numbers on your windows bug you, you might want to bring towels and windows cleaner.

Most racers who don't know about the E55s will probably look at us funny. After you run, they will likely be confused.

Martin A.

Haven't done the drags at PIR, but tracked my Dinan M5 on the roadcourse quite a few times ( sacrificed quite a few sets of Pilot Sports). Let me know when you may go, and we can make it an E55 outing.
Martin

KenE55

Wow, that's fantastic. I'm glad there are other E55's out there who want to join in. I'll PM you shortly with my contact details. But here's the plan:

This Sunday, March 26, at Pacific Raceways in Kent. WA. I plan to be there sometime between 8 and 9 AM.

Everyone is welcome, see you then!

Ken

neutronium

Rats, short notice.

I've also not done the drag strip at SIR (now Pacific, but when I say PIR, I think of Portland), but I've gone through many tires on my 993 out there on the full course. (Ok, and I've done a little bit of free grass cutting between 3a and 3b. Too much throttle anyone?)

I haven't run there in a little while, bit it's a fun track.

KenE55

I'm still planning on going this Sunday, but if it is obviously going to rain I will likely try again in a week or two. I'll keep you posted.

KenE55

I'm going to Pacific Raceways this Sunday morning. Anyone is free to come and say hello. I'll be in the Black 2006 E55. Wish me luck!

SlowE55

If things work out, I would like to be there as well.

Mine is a black E55 also.

silversurfer

well, pending no rain...we should have 3 Black '06 E55's at the Seattle drags this weekend. One wagon (with K2 treatment and LSD) and 2 sedans (both stock, I think)

velvet fog

If the weather is nice I'll probably show up and run my CLK or one if the motorcycles. I live about 5 miles away.

velvet fog

C'mon out everyone!