About Bracketstars
Our History
Founded in 2008, Bracketstars is your Enumclaw, WA based classic car organization. Headed by Carl Thorsett. We specialize in classic car and truck repair. Bracketstars has hosted and produced over 100 car shows since 2010! We also support drag racing at Pacific Raceways in Kent WA. In 2024 we won the Sportsman Summit Racing / A Street Automotive ET Racing Series Season Points Championship at our home track Pacific Raceways in Kent, WA.
In 2024 we launched The Mostly Western Washington Car Shows, Cruises and Swap Meets Guide. The master guide for all of the car related events in Western Washington. In 2025 we grew our membership for the guides Facebook Group from 4,400 members to 11,500 members becoming one of the areas largest resources for automotive events listings. In 2026 we have over 13,000 members. Our printed guide can be purchased in person or online. In 2025 we sold over 1,000 copies of this popular resource!
DJ / MC Services are available as well! Looking to hire a DJ for your next event? Call us! Weddings, car shows, special events. After hosting over 80 car shows we started to host other events!
In 2026 we are partnered in 4 different swap meets. A 10 Race Series at Pacific Raceways, hosting 3 car shows and 5 Cruise ins. Come join us!
About Carl Thorsett of Bracketstars: Associates Of Applied Science in Automotive Repair Degree. ASE Certified. NHRA Certified Technical Inspector. Current Chairman of the Green River College Automotive Advisory Committee. Pacific Northwest Drag Racing Association Founding Member and Secretary.
Former General Motors Dealer Service Manager 2016 - 2023, Service Advisor 2003 - 2016 and Technician 2000 - 2003.
Specialty Automotive Repair by appointment only. Call or email (Info below).
Sponsorship and Advertising opportunities are waiting for you! Reach out to learn more!
206-354-3152 email : manger@bracketstars.com
Bracketstars departments
Car shows
the mostly western washington car shows cruises and swap meets guide.
drag racing
Learn about our car shows for 2026!
Green River College High School Drags Car Show June 5th
Nostalgia Car Show at the Drags June 13th
NHRA Kickoff Free Car Show July 23rd
Algona Day The Free Car Show August 22nd
And our free Cruise Ins at Pacific Raceways May 30th, June 13th, July 11th, August 8th and August 15th.
drag racing
the mostly western washington car shows cruises and swap meets guide.
drag racing
Come drag racing with The PNWDRA (Pacific Northwest Drag Racing Association). For the season schedule click here.
the mostly western washington car shows cruises and swap meets guide.
the mostly western washington car shows cruises and swap meets guide.
the mostly western washington car shows cruises and swap meets guide.
The master guide for all of the car events in the Pacific northwest! Over 430 events listed in last years guide! Advertising and more. To learn more Click here
