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October 21, 2021 / Charles

Michele Graaff: Conquering Fear and Putting Her Foot Down

A ProFormance regular shares what she's learned during her odyssey as a performance driver. In the summer ...

September 29, 2021 / Charles

Drivers, Fans, Show Car Owners: The Northwest’s Biggest Motorsport Summit Wants You Oct. 8-10!

All the PNW’s racing clubs will gather at the 1st Annual Pacific Raceways Invitational. Do not miss it! ...

September 23, 2021 / Charles

Their Hearts and Karts Will be in the Right Place October 8th. How about yours?

There’s still time to organize a team for — or donate to — the Pacific NW Karting Challenge on October ...

September 19, 2021 / Charles

Oleg Vorobiov: Determination on Wheels

Most sport drivers need to overcome mental obstacles to excel on the track. One ProFormance regular has a cou...

September 10, 2021 / Charles

PRO3 Racing: Motorsport Thrills Within Everyone’s Reach

A unique class of amateur racing in the Pacific Northwest is geared to drivers whose love of motorsport excee...

June 27, 2021 / Charles

A Steady Hand at the Wheel- Donna Porada-Kitch

For 27 years Donna Porada-Kitch has helped keep ProFormance Racing School at the front of the pack. Donna ...

June 06, 2021 / Charles

Shay Hoelscher: Driving Machines in her Genes

Some Performance stalwarts come to their first class without the intention of making driving a lifetime hobby...

May 20, 2021 / Charles

Well-Dressed ProFormance Race Licensing Alumni Gather at IRDC Race Weekend

Graduates are honored with a special t-shirt for ProFormance-licensed racers only. Like any distinguished ...

May 17, 2021 / Charles

Shannon McGuinness: Living Her Dream by Helping Others Live Theirs

It began when Shannon McGuinness bought a Jaguar XKR that came with something more than ABS and Bluetooth: it...

May 10, 2021 / Charles

Ann Doherty: Ferraris, Race Fever and Family at ProFormance

It all started with a birthday present, albeit a rare one. When Ann Doherty received a Ferrari 488 Spider –...

May 03, 2021 / Charles

Sarah Brown: Getting Clients Up to Speed the ProFormance Way

“I knew nothing about cars,” says Sarah Brown, speaking of her days before ProFormance. “I drove a Priu...

April 25, 2021 / Charles

Jessy Lucena: Building Racing Enthusiasm

This May — Women in Motorsports Month — we're checking in with some of the notable women who have contrib...

April 07, 2021 / Charles

Don Gagne: Putting the Analytical Mind to Work on the Track

“Some folks just like getting in their cars and driving them fast," says long-time ProFormance stalwart Don...

March 29, 2021 / Charles

Coming to ProFormance This Summer: Learn Drag Racing and Autocross

You asked, and ProFormance delivers! We're adding professional instruction on two favorite motorsports this s...

March 22, 2021 / Charles

Don Kitch, Jr. Talks Life Lessons with Speed Secrets Guru Ross Bentley

Two veteran drivers share memories and valuable discoveries over their years in racing. Don can walk the w...

March 11, 2021 / Charles

Two Medical Professionals Follow Their Hearts and Put on the Speed

The roster of ProFormance regulars is anything but homogenous. On any given day the people who converge to la...

February 15, 2021 / Charles

Two Sets of Father-and-Son Drivers Make ProFormance a Family Affair

Most track drivers can't contain their enthusiasm for the sport. They convert their friends and enlist their ...

February 08, 2021 / Charles

ProFormance to Integrate Garmin Catalyst into Driver Development Programs

ProFormance clients are used to having a reliable coach in the car with them. And while we'll always have f...

February 01, 2021 / Charles

Two Popular ProFormance Drivers Receive Annual Appreciation Award

Every year ProFormance recognizes one (or two) of its exceptional drivers with the Dennis Peters “Person in...

January 25, 2021 / Charles

Driver Spotlight: David Sanders

A long-time advocate for children's welfare takes time to stretch out on the track at ProFormance. Twice a...

January 12, 2021 / Charles

Learn Rain Driving Skills from the People Who Wrote the Book on It

A Must for Northwest Drivers: ProFormance Racing in the Rain Skills Clinic and Traction Sensing Lapping...

January 04, 2021 / Charles

A Perfect New Year’s Resolution: Race Licensing at ProFormance

t ProFormance we’ll be holding our renowned Two-Day Accredited Competition Race Licensing course throughout ...

January 01, 2021 / Charles

Warm Holiday Wishes from ProFormance Racing School

2020 was a wild ride, with some very surprising curves along the way. One thing about racing - you get to kno...

December 02, 2020 / Charles

The Family That Drives Together Thrives Together

Racing runs in families, and motorsports make for some good friendships as well. Ask Siena Kitch, the d...

November 22, 2020 / Charles

Happy Thanksgiving from the ProFormance Team

Even in years like this (has there ever been a year like this?) all of us in the ProFormance team have a lot ...

November 19, 2020 / Charles

The Pacific Raceways Dynasty: A New Generation at the Starting Line

This year ProFormance Racing School handed 42 new drivers their competition licenses at Pacific Raceways. Tha...

November 05, 2020 / Charles

Make Holiday Shopping Easy with the ProFormance Once-a-Year Sale

It's a Gift on Wheels: ProFormance Racing driving experiences, now at a discount. It’s time to start thi...

November 03, 2020 / Charles

Race Rescue Passes the Torch – New Owner Will Keep Them at the Ready

One thing that gives drivers at Pacific Raceways peace of mind is knowing that Race Rescue Emergency Services...

October 14, 2020 / Charles

ProFormance On Screen

When a fast car and some professional drivers are needed on film, who you gonna call? ProFormance. CLOSED ...

October 08, 2020 / Charles

A Teen Driver’s Best Birthday Present Ever – a Day at the Track

Finding a birthday present for a 16-year-old is a challenge. Finding a truly memorable one is even tougher, b...