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Old 07-03-2014, 10:43 AM   #2
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Default Re: Combo Action at Bremerton Raceway

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Originally Posted by Rory McNeil View Post
Howes stickshift 55 shows that for a track that is run on a WW2 airstrip (no concrete except the waterbox), Bremerton still has some teeth! However, the short, downhill shutdown can give your brakes a workout if you take your time getting on the brake pedal. My first time racing at Bremerton was 1980, and despite a 4 hour tow, and potential long border line us, its still one of my favorite tracks. Many may not be aware, but the track is run by a car club, and has a volunteer staff, and the timing tower is on large casters, as unless things have changed in recent years, the tower, bleachers, Xmas tree etc all needed to be moved away after each weekend, so the racing surface could be available as an emergency runway thru thw week.And THAT has been going on since the late 50s. Quite a dedicated bunch!
Although it was a purpose built drag strip, Bremerton reminds me of Milan Dragway in Michigan where I was first exposed to the sport in the 60s. Tiny tower, Little League class stands close to the track. It was a fun weekend.

As for a qualifying sheet, I was just a paying spectator.

Shots of the bracket racers are up in that sub forum.

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