This legendary drag strip in the Northwest, constructed in 1959 on 320 acres by the Fiorito family, is part of a large motorsports complex which also includes a 2.25 mile road course. It was 5,000 feet long when first built. It was sanctioned by NHRA and held a divisional race in 1960. The name changed to Seattle International Raceway in 1969. It’s major event is the NHRA Northwest Nationals which began in 1987.