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For the first time in NHRA history, Pacific Raceways hosts night race
There aren’t many scenes like it — the roar of the Top Fuel cars, the sun setting behind the tree-surrounded drag strip. On July 19-21, the NHRA Northwest National Drag Racing will take place at Pacific Raceways in Kent. Pacific Raceways is a favorite track for many drivers...
Racing icon John Force won't race at NHRA Northwest Nationals after accident
SEATTLE — Drag racing icon John Force is a 16-time National Hot Rod Association Champion and is currently ranked fourth in the 2024 NHRA funny car standings. "I love what I do and then I'm with my children, now my grandchildren,"' Force said. Force stopped by the KOMO News...
Tricky Tipster, NHRA Northwest Nationals
After a small summer break, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series heads west for its annual visit to picturesque Pacific Raceways in Kent, Wash. Once again, NHRA fans will have the opportunity to engage in fantasy games, gaming, and betting as part of the new PlayNHRA initiative. As part...
94-year-old Horseshoe Pitcher to compete at the World Championships
SEATTLE — It's estimated that 15 million Americans play the sport of horseshoes either casually or competitively. And perhaps one of the oldest players still pitching calls Auburn, WA home. "I had an uncle who is a retired postman and he introduced me to the game when I was...
Emerald Downs: Jockey Power Rankings Edition #11; Krigger reaches the Top!
(Auburn, WA) The 11th edition of the Power Rankings and we have yet another 1st timer atop the mountain. Kevin Krigger has been winning at an incredible rate and had his biggest week yet to get to the top. Karlo Lopez was right behind with a big Stakes win and Silvio Amador roars up the rankings. Let’s get to this week’s Power Rankings!
Wildgust Joins Elite Motorsports In Washington
KENT, Wash. — Rookie of the Year candidate Sienna Wildgust will make her debut with Elite Motorsports in a Cuadra branded Pro Stock car at this weekend’s NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways. “I am feeling very excited and blessed for my first race with Elite,” Wildgust said....
Reno Beats Themselves in Opener
TACOMA, WA – The Tacoma Rainiers (52-42) won the opener over the Reno Aces (49-44) by a score of 5-4, Friday at Cheney Stadium. Albert Almora Jr. got the Aces on the board with a two-run double in the second inning following two infield singles. They padded their lead in the fifth on a solo home run from Pavin Smith to go up 3-0.
PHS girls flag football kicks off preseason conditioning July 29
Welcome to the second year of PHS Girls Flag Football. Let’s start getting ready for our Fall season and first season on the new Witter Field. I am looking forward to working with returning and new players to build upon what we started last year and solidifying the culture of our team.
July 19 Game Notes: Tacoma Rainiers vs. Reno Aces
TACOMA RAINIERS (51-42) vs. RENO ACES (49-43) Friday, July 19 • 7:05 PM • Cheney Stadium • Tacoma, WA. RHP Casey Lawrence (5-7, 6.20) vs. RHP Cristian Mena (3-2, 5.08) TONIGHT’S GAME: Tacoma and Reno will play game one of their three-game series tonight, with both teams resuming play after their four-day All-Star Break. The Rainiers will send right-hander Casey Lawrence to the mound, looking to bounce back after his last start at Albuquerque. The veteran allowed 11 earned runs on 10 hits and four walks, giving up two home runs while striking out two batters over 4.1 innings pitched. Those numbers raised his season numbers on the year to a 5-7 record and a 6.20 ERA through 17 starts entering play tonight. He has allowed 68 earned runs on 124 hits and 28 walks, striking out 70 in 98.2 total innings for Tacoma this year. Opposite Lawrence will be Cristian Mena toeing the rubber for the Aces, also making his 18th start of the season. Coming into tonight’s game, Mena is 3-2 with a 5.08 ERA, allowing 48 earned runs on 92 hits and 40 walks, striking out 91 batters in 85.0 innings. He has made three starts against Tacoma this year and is 0-0 with a 7.47 ERA in those games, giving up 13 earned runs on 16 hits and seven walks while striking out 17 over 15.2 innings.
Back From Break, Rainiers Open Quick Homestand Tonight
The All-Star break is over, and it’s time for baseball to resume. The Rainiers are home for a quick three-game weekend series against the Reno Aces before going off on the road again. Many of the players arrived back in town yesterday, and there was even an optional workout...
Enumclaw athlete qualifies for Paris Paralympics in handcycling
ENUMCLAW, Wash. — A heart-pumping race to the finish last Sunday sealed an Enumclaw father's comeback to the world stage of sports: Travis Gaertner is going back to the Paralympics to compete on Team USA. "It came down to seconds, but I found out I made the Paralympic Games,"...
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