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ProFormance Chief Instructor Don Kitch, Jr. holding yellow flag at race track.
News
September 23, 2024 / Charles

For a Close-Up View of the Race, be a Flag Marshal

Would you like a better view of motorsport action — lapping, sports car races, NASCAR, even Formula 1 — t...

flag marshal holding out "last lap" sign as car races by on racetrack
News
September 14, 2024 / Charles

Motorsport Flags: The Colors that Keep the Track Safe

ProFormance Racing School and Pacific Raceways keep drivers in the loop through flags. At the school, in our ...

dashboard button saying "Start Racing"
News
August 04, 2024 / Charles

You’ve got your racing license. What next?

You don’t have to buy a Ferrari to enter your first race. ProFormance Racing School Arrive & Drive race...

Women with ProFormance team in front of ProFormance Racing School at Women's Day 2024
News
July 15, 2024 / Charles

For Sport Drivers: a Women’s Day (or two) in the Sun

This June at ProFormance, women saw what's possible when they get together and step on the gas. If there...

ProFormance Racing School staff with drivers
News
June 28, 2024 / Charles

ProFormance Anniversary Fest: Turning 30 in style

ProFormance Racing School’s Anniversary Fest brought old and new friends together for a unique and happy ce...

2024 ProFormance Group on Track
News
June 10, 2024 / Charles

ProFormance’s 30th Anniversary Fest is Coming.  Don’t Miss the Celebration!

June 22nd will be a fabulous day of driving, food, prizes, and fun. You’ll want to be there. In case you...

Hyundai Veloster from Cascade Edge Motorsport being unveiled.
News
June 04, 2024 / Charles

Will Morris: Switching to the Fast Lane

Opting for speed over security, a ProFormance instructor and former college student has started a racing team...

happy woman racer in helmet
News
March 09, 2024 / Charles

ProFormance and WIMNA: Joining Forces for the Win!

ProFormance is partnering with Women in Motorsports North America to make sport driving more welcoming to wom...

Collin Hungate of Sport Driving Motors standing in front of Porsche
News
March 06, 2024 / Charles

Collin Hungate: A Porsche on Demand for Your Lapping Days

A young entrepreneur offers to enhance your track experience by renting you a machine like no other. You...

Steve Pool, broadcaster and friend of ProFormance
News
March 04, 2024 / Charles

Steve Pool: Giving Thanks for Our Friendship

ProFormance notes the passing of a fine broadcaster and a good friend. Don Kitch, Jr. showing Steve Pool t...

News
January 14, 2024 / Charles

Postponed to March 30th: Our All-Teen Driver Street Survival Skills Clinic

Freezing weather means our all-teen day is happening in March. Register now for the event that can change —...

News
January 13, 2024 / Charles

A Race Driver Shares Winter Driving Tips

ProFormance's head coach reveals everything you need to stay safe on wet roads. Don Kitch, Jr.Photo: Karl ...

Women With Drive III poster, text only
News
December 04, 2023 / Donna

Women With Drive III: Celebrating Diversity, Equity and High-Speed Skill

Women took the wheel for a crucial Arizona conference last month. And of course, ProFormance was there. l ...

Teen in car with ProFormance instructor at Street Survival Skills Clinic.
News
October 03, 2023 / Charles

A Special All-Teen Driver Street Survival Skills Clinic : Saturday, January 13th

Register now for the teen-only day designed to change – and possibly save – young driver’s lives. A ...

Prius on a track driving
The Cars
September 19, 2023 / Charles

Can I Take My Prius to the Track?

You’re eager to take the One-Day High Performance Driving Experience. But can your Prius cut it? If you'...

Cindy Topinka in her Porsche at ProFormance
News
August 24, 2023 / Charles

Cindy Topinka: Taking On the One Ring that Rules them All

A ProFormance regular tackles Nürburgring, the legendary maze of curves that looms large in racing history. ...

News
July 17, 2023 / Charles

The 4 Mistakes Novice Drivers Make Buying a Track Car

First-time track car buyers sometimes go about things the uninformed way. ProFormance Chief Instructor Don Ki...

Women participating in Women Setting the Pace 2023 at ProFormance
News
June 29, 2023 / Charles

Women Set the Pace in Mid-June. And the Pace Was Pretty Quick!

ProFormance’s annual women’s driving event had old friends checking in, and new drivers becoming fast fri...

News
June 15, 2023 / Charles

Benjamin Pedersen: From ProFormance Instructor to Indy 500 Rookie of the Year

One of ProFormance’s own is achieving his high-stakes racing dream. Some years ago Benjamin Pedersen don...

front of cooper's garage
News
May 16, 2023 / Charles

Cooper’s Garage: Opening Doors to the Driving Community

Entrepreneurs Kara and Brady Cooper are helping ProFormance drivers keep their wheels nearby. Kara Cooper ...

Will Morris in race car
News
April 24, 2023 / Charles

Will Morris: On Track for Advancement

We all love to drive, but we also need to make a living. So this driver is using ProFormance to launch a moto...

ProFormance Racing School staff and Explore Washington State writer.
News
April 16, 2023 / Charles

Explore Washington State: A Day at ProFormance Racing School

A renowned site about all things WA comes to the track to experience dogs, muffins, and the thrill of perform...

Odil and Asad Nikadambaef with kart in racing suits
News
March 23, 2023 / Charles

Odil and Asad Nikadambaev: A New Racing Generation at the Starting Line

Bring your offspring to the track sometime. They might end up taking over your lifelong passion. People co...

ProFormance track car parked at twilight
News
March 16, 2023 / Charles

ProFormance Twilight Drives: See Sport Driving in a New Light

As the sun sets on Pacific Raceways, enjoy an experience of rare beauty as well as rare excitement. If you...

Don Kitch, Jr being interviewed for Avants Podcast
News
February 24, 2023 / Charles

Podcast: Don Kitch is Proof of What Can Happen If You Never Give Up

A few unscripted moments with ProFormance Racing School’s Chief Instructor. Don Kitch, Jr. is a serious ...

News
February 06, 2023 / Charles

Arsenio Locsin: Giving Motorsports His Best Shot

ProFormance’s official photographer has a knack for catching the excitement of the track in his lens. If...

karts on track
News
January 16, 2023 / Charles

Racers Wanted this June 23rd — No Experience Necessary. Sign Up Now for the Team Seattle Kart Challenge!

Whoever comes in first, the big winner is Seattle Children’s Hospital There are lots of ways to raise fu...

2023 graphic with ProFormance cars
News
December 26, 2022 / Charles

The ProFormance 2023 Schedule is Ready. Grab Your Dates Now

Next year is going to be a big one for ProFormance Racing School. Be part of it. Dates for courses and lappin...

Staffords and Bergs, winners of ProFormance Person in Motorsports Award 2022
News
December 20, 2022 / Charles

This year, Two Couples Win ProFormance’s Person in Motorsports Award

The Staffords and the Bergs prove the school’s motto: couples that drive together, thrive together. It...

Andy Collins of Armadillo Racing at track
News
November 23, 2022 / Charles

Andy Collins: ProFormance’s Trackside Safety Connection

For 39 years Armadillo Racing has supplied Northwest motorsport drivers with everything they need for safe, s...

happy woman racer in helmet
News
November 07, 2022 / Charles

Women Set the Pace Last June. They Intend on Keeping it Up

Back in the summer ProFormance’s annual Women’s Track Day was a smash hit. Another two are coming, so sav...

phrenology diagram with racing psychology labels
News
October 28, 2022 / Charles

Ross Bentley and Don Kitch, Jr. on Sim Racing and Conquering the Fear of Failure

In this post, originally from Speed Secrets Weekly, legendary driving guru Ross Bentley comments on Sim racin...

News
October 05, 2022 / Charles

OktoberFAST: Bavarian-style Beer & Brats and Racing Action — This Saturday at Pacific Raceways!

Don't miss the Northwest racing season's grand finale this weekend (Oct 7 - 9) - 3 Days of Racing Thrills...

John and Jack Houlihan with their PRO3 car
News
September 27, 2022 / Charles

John and Jack Houlihan: Building Family Memories

Racing takes plenty of support. Fortunately, this father-son team knows where to find it. Many familie...

Phil Goeckler and Raelyn Raver at Laguna
News
August 26, 2022 / Charles

Phil Goeckler and Raelyn Raver: Trust and Respect – and a Couple of Porsches – Do the Trick

One couple finds that track driving improves relationships as well as lap times. “To be honest, if I...

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