OFFICIAL: Pacific Raceways For Sale

[SSDiv6]

Let's hope that some of the members of the SOVREN (www.http://sovrenracing.org/) group that race vintage cars, put their money together and buy the track.

The group even puts a muscle car show too.

http://sovrenracing.org/muscle-car-show-new-location/

Many of their members are prominent wealthy people that enjoy having their vintage races at the track. Many doctors, Microsoft and high tech people. The memebership also includes Bruce and Craig McCaw who are owners of vintage race cars too.

Last year Craig purchase a vintage Ferrari 250 at an auction for which he paid 35 Million dollars.

[jmcarter]

Originally Posted by SSDiv6

Let's hope that some of the members of the SOVREN (www.http://sovrenracing.org/) group that race vintage cars, put their money together and buy the track.

The group even puts a muscle car show too.

http://sovrenracing.org/muscle-car-show-new-location/

Many of their members are prominent wealthy people that enjoy having their vintage races at the track. Many doctors, Microsoft and high tech people. The memebership also includes Bruce and Craig McCaw who are owners of vintage race cars too.

Last year Craig purchase a vintage Ferrari 250 at an auction for which he paid 35 Million dollars.

Hope you're right but the Ridge offers the same basic venue; fairly technical and elevation changes with the big benefit of better run-off in case you lose it. I've attended some of their races, incredible old iron with unbelievable collector value out there mixing it up.

[SSDiv6]

Originally Posted by jmcarter

Hope you're right but the Ridge offers the same basic venue; fairly technical and elevation changes with the big benefit of better run-off in case you lose it. I've attended some of their races, incredible old iron with unbelievable collector value out there mixing it up.

You are correct Jim. The advantage of Pacific Raceways is the closeness to the city of Seattle and airport. The airports nearby don't have commercial flights and the only high end hotel is Alderbrook Resort and Spa.

The last time I attended the vintage races, Vic Edelbrock and his daughter were there with their vintage road racing cars. Carol Shelby was also there. There were some high dollar pieces including several former F1 and Indy cars that were being driven by the owners. When I mean driven, they were out for a Sunday drive in the track, not full bore!

[FireSale]

From the Pacific Raceways website:

http://pacificraceways.com/index/14-09-29/Q_A_Regarding_Proposed_Raceway_Sale.aspx

Dale

[Carguy49]

In reading the latest posting on the website, (www.pacificraceways.com) there is a ray of hope for the track. Jason Fiorito says they are willing to work with the new owner or owners to help the transition when it happens. There is also no price stated for the property, leaving the situation open for the "right" investor(s) to come along and purchase the property.

The property is zoned as industrial so it would be easier for it to stay a business. I know zoning can be changed, but this is one reason for hope.

With the facility being used for so many things besides a drag strip leaves endless possibilities for the future of the property. The road course, Driving School and my other uses that are available at this time.

Let's not forget that we need a place for the kids to race, and not on the streets. There is, also, an awesome outdoor go kart track which is open nearly everyday. Almost forgot there is a motocross track which is very popular with the local riders.

All in all let's keep our fingers crossed that things happen for the good of the area and not just what the neighbors want.

[Dave Noll]

What is the "Project of Statewide Significance", the "legislation" that passed & the "tech campus " spoken of in the Q & A ? I haven't heard of any of this before.

[Carguy49]

Originally Posted by Dave Noll

What is the "Project of Statewide Significance", the "legislation" that passed & the "tech campus " spoken of in the Q & A ? I haven't heard of any of this before.

Dave, I am not sure of what those things mean and hope someone that does will jump on here and explain the meanings.

Just as a point of interest, I just checked the 2015 NHRA schedule and the Northwest Nationals @ Pacific Raceways is listed. Probably a formality, but does show hope for us here in the northwest.