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Friday News & Notes from the NHRA Northwest Nationals
It’s going to be a long, long day at the Northwest Nationals, with the first of two Pro sessions not scheduled until 3:30 p.m., followed almost five hours later by the event’s first nighttime session. In the late afternoon, the sun sets past the finish line, creating vision issues for the drivers, so there’s a mandatory downtime during that period.
Washington Huskies 2024 Team Preview | The College Football Experience (Ep. 1649)
The College Football Experience (@TCEonSGPN) on the Sports Gambling Podcast Network continues its 134 college football team preview series with the Washington Huskies 2024 Season Preview. Pick Dundee aka (@TheColbyD) & Patty C (@PattyC831) break down the upcoming 2024 Washington Huskies football season as they prepare to enter the Big Ten Conference. Did Washington make a home run hire when they landed Jedd Fisch from the Arizona Wildcats? What should we expect from Jedd Fisch in year one as they enter a brand new conference with a brand new roster and coach? Is Will Rogers going to have his best year yet at the quarterback spot after transferring over from Mississippi State?
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...
Ron Capps Uninjured After Crash In Seattle
SEATTLE — Funny Car driver Ron Capps was uninjured after a crash Sunday during the first round of eliminations at the NHRA Northwest Nationals. Capps’ car suffered an engine explosion, struck the right wall, crossed the center line and hit the left wall before his car came to a stop. According to an NHRA release, Capps was awake and alert after the crash and he exited the car under his own power.
Why was it known as Sick’s Stadium?: Unveiling the Historical Evolution Of Baseball Stadiums
Before the days of T-Mobile Park (formerly Safeco Field), pro baseball in Seattle had a far different look. Dugdale Field, Seattle's First Pro Baseball Stadium. Originally, minor-professional baseball was played at Dugdale Field. Dugdale was built in 1913 in the Rainier Valley and was the home of the Seattle Indians and Seattle Giants. The park's capacity of 15,00 was named for Danue Dudgale, a Baseball Pioneer who founded several teams. However, the park eventually burned down in 1932 due to suspected arson.
Olympics: Keana Hunter and Audrey Kwon
Keana Hunter and Audrey Kwon are both on the Artistic Swimming team. Keana Hunter is from Seattle and went to Issaquah High School, then went to Bellevue College. Audrey Kwon moved to the United States when she was two years old and now both Keana and Audrey have relocated to Los Angeles, along with the rest of the team to train. They train 10 hours a day, six days a week and eight hours of their training is in the water. This is the first year Team USA has qualified for the artistic team event since 2008 and it last medaled in 2004 with a bronze. Artistic Swimming was called synchronized swimming. Keana is 20 years old while Audrey is just 18 years old.
Justin Ashley, SCAG Toyota Win #2Fast2Tasty Challenge in Seattle
Justin Ashley and the SCAG Power Equipment Toyota Top Fuel dragster team won their third Mission Foods #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge Saturday during qualifying at the NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways. Ashley picked up the specialty race victory with a 3.890-second pass at 315.49 mph to defeat reigning world champion...
Prock wins again; Torrence, Coughlin, and Van Sant share Seattle victory stage
Funny Car points leader Austin Prock powered to his fourth win of the season for John Force Racing on Sunday at Pacific Raceways, defeating first-time finalist Paul Lee in the final round of the 35th annual NHRA Northwest Nationals. Steve Torrence (Top Fuel), Jeg Coughlin Jr. (Pro Stock) and Chase...
The Nick Bartlett Show: Lars Hanson on Washington
The Nick Bartlett Show continues with another college football expert. In this episode, I sit down with Lars Hanson, who covers the University of Washington for Athlon and is the co-host of the Locked On Huskies Podcast. We talk about Washington’s roster, the terrifying back half of the Dawgs’ schedule,...
STEVE TORRENCE GETS JUMPSTART IN SEATTLE WITH PROVISIONAL NO. 1 QUALIFYING SPOT
Top Fuel star Steve Torrence knows all about winning races and world championships. The Kilgore, Texas, driver has earned 54 Wallys, and he notched four world titles from 2018-21. Yet, it has been a year since Torrence has been in the winner’s circle, and he’s trying to return to glory...
FanPost Friday Open Music Thread
Hello and welcome back to FanPost Friday. Mercifully, the Seattle Mariners have not played baseball yet this week due to the All-Star Break. I can’t say I really missed them. Messed up, but true. We’re in unfamiliar territory as Mariners fans, as we’re rooting for a first place team that has been mostly agonizing to watch due to the lack of consistent hitting, but I needed a few days off from them and I’m sure many of y’all felt the same.
Seattle Orcas Eliminated in Major League Cricket 2024 Drama
Seattle Orcas faced a heartbreaking elimination from Major League Cricket 2024 after losing to the San Francisco Unicorns, marking a tragic turn for MLC clubs. The Unicorns secured a spot in the top two finish lines in MLC 2024. Washington Freedoms claimed the top spot in the MLC Table 2024.
Learn how to skate with Tilted Thunder Roller Derby
Learn how to skate with Tilted Thunder Roller Derby (TTRD) in this 6-week training program from July 31st to September 7, 2024. This camp is intended for beginner to intermediate level skaters and no experience is necessary. We will train you on stops and falls, agility and maneuvering, and basic blocking and jamming skills.
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