PORT ANGELES — A pair of local car enthusiasts hope to bring one of the country’s fastest-growing motorsports to Clallam County — and with it, a new track that could drive tourism, economic activity, and a new cultural hub for the region.
Noah Misch, owner of Rising Suns Automotive in Sequim, and Zebb Tveit, a veteran drifter and founder of the county’s oldest drift racing team, are in the early stages of a bold plan: building a drift track in the Port Angeles area.
Tveit has been involved in drifting for decades.
“Well, it’s about sliding a car in a very controlled way — not spinning out or just doing donuts in a parking lot. We approach it with skill, setting up our cars with full safety measures. We have roll cages, helmets — we’re all about about control and safety,” said Tviet
Unlike traditional racing, drifting isn’t about speed. Drivers are judged on style, proximity, angle, and control. Right now, Tveit and his team travel hundreds of miles to compete across the Pacific Northwest.
Misch said pursuing a track in the Port Angeles area makes sense. But he added that the long-term vision goes beyond just drifting.
“We’re really shooting for the stars. Our hope is to secure enough funding to build an international-level complex—something that could host D1 events and bring professional drivers from Japan. We also recognize that motorsports is a diverse industry. Drifting is the fastest-growing and newest discipline, but there’s also oval racing, bumper-to-bumper, sprint racing, and karting. We’d love to build a facility that can serve all of it,” said Misch.
They are still searching for potential sites. Funding is expected to come from a mix of grants, crowdsourcing, and a new business venture that would build and raffle custom cars to raise money. They’ve launched a website — TheOlympicTrack.com — to share updates and gather public feedback.