2016 USRA Division II Nationals Proposal

Pacific Slot Car Raceways
2908 Meridian Ave. E. #104 Edgewood, WA 98371
http://www.pacificslotcarraceways.com/ (253) 446-5039
Introduction
Pacific Slot Car Raceways was opened in 2009 by Rob McCuistion (a prominent pro level wing car
racer from the 1980s) and a team of volunteers including Dan Parris, Jeff Sweeney, Paul Kassens,
“The Legend” Lee Gilbert and with the support of his wife Diane. After a 20+ year hiatus from Slot
Car Racing Robs dream was to create and operate a world class racing facility where other slot car
enthusiasts could come and compete. That dream became Pacific Slot Car Raceways located in
Edgewood, Washington between Seattle and Tacoma, a 5,000 Sq. Ft facility featuring 3 road
course tracks and a scale ¼ mile drag strip. Having had no commercial raceways in the area for
many years prior it was welcome by the slot racer community who showed up in droves to rekindle
their passion for our hobby. After the tragic loss of Rob in 2011 the dream has continued and grew
under the guidance of Jim Radford and Diane McCuistion.
A visit to Seattle is more than just a trip to the beach. The Seattle area has a wide variety of places
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You could spend a lifetime exploring all the beauty and culture.
We would like to personally invite you to visit us in April for the 2016 Emerald City Nats
and we ask for your vote.
Jim Radford & Diane McCuistion
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Travel Information
Air Travel:
The closest Airport is Sea-Tac (KSEA) International, about 15 minutes from the raceway
Ground Transportation:
Fox Rent A Car
3150 S 160th St, Seattle, WA
(855) 849-4208 · foxrentacar.com
Alamo Rent A Car
3150 S 160th St #509, SeaTac
(206) 433-0182 · alamo.com
National Car Rental
3150 S 160th St #507, SeaTac, WA
(888) 826-6890 · nationalcar.com
Advantage Rent A Car
3150 S 160th St, Seattle, WA
(206) 824-0161 · advantage.com
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
3150 S 160th St, Seattle, WA
(206) 246-1953 · enterprise.com
Hertz Rent-a-Car
3150 S 160th St #5, SeaTac, WA
(206) 248-1300 · hertz.com
Advantage Rent A Car
3150 S 160th St #502, SeaTac, WA
(206) 277-2375 · advantage.com
Payless Car Rental
3150 S 160th St, Seattle
(206) 496-1174 · paylesscar.com
Thrifty
18836 International Blvd, Seattle
(877) 283-0898 · thrifty.com
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Hotels:
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Sumner
2500 136th Ave Ct E, Sumner, WA
(253) 299-0205 · hiexpress.com
high speed internet access · fitness center · priority club · water park · seattle tacoma
Crossland Economy Studios Tacoma - Puyallup
2101 N Meridian, Puyallup, WA
(253) 445-5945 · crosslandstudios.com
wireless high speed internet access · coffee tea makers · climate control · place to stay · pet
fee
Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma/Puyallup
1515 S Meridian, Puyallup, WA
(253) 770-8880 · puyallupsuites.hamptoninn.com
high speed internet access · pay movies · self parking · free breakfast · fitness center
Northwest Motor Inn
1409 S Meridian St, Puyallup, Washington
(253) 841-2600 · nwmotorinn.com
hbo channels · free hbo · terrible customer · new room · dog show
Motel Puyallup
1412 S Meridian, Puyallup, WA
(800) 921-2700 · motelpuyallup.com
great place to stay · continental breakfast · croissants · muffins
Sumner Motor Inn
15506 Main St E, Sumner, WA
(253) 863-3250 · sumnermotorinn.com
Fairfield Inn & Suites Tacoma Puyallup
202 15th Ave SW, Puyallup, WA
(253) 770-3100 · marriott.com
exercise room · smoke free · continental breakfast
Holly Hotel
423 2nd St NE, Puyallup, WA
(253) 845-9966
Best Western Peppertree Auburn Inn
401 8th St SW, Auburn, WA
(253) 887-7600 · book.bestwestern.com
high speed internet access · hot breakfast · guest laundry · puyallup fairgrounds · indoor
heated
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Proposed Schedule:
Warm-up Races:
November 21st and 22nd, 2015 February 20th and 21st 2016
2016 Division II Nationals
Classes: JRL Indy, GT-12 Am, GT-12 Exp, 1/32 F1 ES, 1/32 ES, 1/24 ES, LMP, GTP, 4”
Stock Car
Proposed Schedule Dates: April 25th – April 30th 2014
Day
Monday
Class
JRL
LMP
Tuesday
GTP
4” Stock Car
Formula-1 Eurosport
GT-12 Amateur
GT-12 Expert
1/32 Eurosport
1/24 Eurosport
Travel Day
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Entry Fee
$20
$35 (Includes Handout
Motor)
$20
$20
$35
$20
$35
$40
Payout Schedule:
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
4th Place
5th Place
6th Place
7th Place
8th Place
32%
22.5%
15.5%
11%
7.5%
5%
3.5%
3%
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Pit Space:
We have plenty of pit space and can accommodate additional spaces if it becomes
necessary.
Parts Counter:
We have a fully stocked parts counter with more than 4,000 items in stock. More parts
than any other raceway in the world.
Track Time Fees:
An All-day pit-pass is available for $15 which includes track time. This starts the Saturday
prior to the Nats
Rent-a-Ride program by SpeedShop
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Tracks
The Twister (Flat Track)
Built by Ogilvie
132’ (40 meter) length on orange lane
4 ¼” Lane spacing with 4 ½” gutters
6” length difference between red and black lanes
Charcoal colored paint surface
Complete rewire in 2012
Complete Rebraid /Surface Paint scheduled for August 2015
13.4 Volts
3 banks x3 power supplies, 360 amps capable, 3 power taps #10 AWG, Dayton industrial
relays + 1 bank x3 power supplies spare
2004 and 2014 USRA Nationals Div II Track
LapMaster race management system, deadstrip trigger
Dual dedicated flat panel displays visible from drivers panel at each track + 6 big screen
LCD flat panel displays throughout the raceway.
We also have two hillclimb tracks
The Twister Flat Track
The Hasse Hillclimb
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Ogilvie Reverse Donut Hillclimb - Bullring
¼ Mile Drag Strip
Happy Racers!
Fun Times & Great Awards
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Race History:
We have enjoyed successful racing programs both weekly and series style races since our
opening. Our special events are always well attended by locals as well as national
travelers. Some of the highlights are:
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First Series race: 5 Classes, 11 races, 87 entries, 2009
Hot Summer Nights 6 hour enduro, 24 racer limit (8 teams of 3 racers) Each
Summer
Weekly NASCAR program on Friday nights all year long
The Great Seattle Slugfest 2011, Wing and Scale combined event 6 Classes, 7
Races, 72 Entries
Monthly scale race program, 10 months of the year from Flexi classes to Eurosport
Weekly Kids race program September through May every Wednesday
Taco Nationals Annual Drag Race event, 2011 saw 287 entries
Weekly Bracket Drag races year round, 35 – 75 entries depending on season
American Flat Track Worlds 2011, 7 Classes, 7 Races, 122 Entries
USRA Division II Nationals 2014, 9 Classes, 264 Entries
Thank you for taking the time to look through our proposal, we would be honored to host
the 2016 USRA Nationals at our raceway and we will do our best to make sure your visit is
the greatest race experience possible.
Sincerely,
Jim, Diane and the Racers at Pacific Slot Car Raceways
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