This weekend July 2nd-4th at Pacific Raceways legendary 10 turn 2.25-mile road course the vintage racing machines of the Society of Vintage Racing Enthusiasts will be competing in the 33rd Annual Pacific Northwest Historics race. This year’s event will feature the 1960s Jaguar XK road and racing car from England. The car that is taking center stage is the Ol Yeller II legendary home-built race car that was driven by such driving greats as Carrol Shelby and Dan Gurney.
The three-day event is a fundraiser to benefit the children at Seattle Children’s Hospital. Since it’s first year the PNW Historics has raised over ten million dollars. Taking to the track will be the likes of Corvette, Camaro, Porsche and Alfa Romeo. In addition, there will be the Triumphs, MG’s, BMWs and many others. Drivers and teams are coming from in and around the Northwest, Canada and across the country. There will also be the ever popular Car Corral with hundreds of beautiful cars on display for all to enjoy. Once again there will be “Vendor’s Row” with items available to learn about or purchase. In addition to all the racing excitement this year’s event on Friday and Saturday includes over 110 vendors with a variety of car related products and services at an all makes “Swap Meet”.
An adult 3 day pass is $25. Youth ages 7-16 are $5 and children under 6 are free. Senior tickets 65+ are $15, and Military personnel with ID $10. This is the Premier Vintage road race on the West Coast, and is not one you want to miss. Not only do you get to excitement of three days of great racing, but we get to help the children win the struggles they may be facing. Our Independence Day is a reminder of what our country has been through over the years, and because of the sacrifices that have been made that allow all of us to enjoy weekends like this one. If you need any information on this race or others this racing season then check out www.pacificraceways.com. Happy 4th of July everyone!
