Oh, yes, Tacoma is a good suggestion. About 30 minutes from the track, highway 18 to I-5 which dumps you eight miles north of Tacoma.
Though there is a Duke's Chowder House in Kent now which is only five miles from the track as well as The Ram right next door at Kent Station. Head east on SR 18 from the track to the very next exit. Turn left and follow Kent-Kangley Road (aka SR 516, aka Southeast 272nd St.) all the way down the hill until it turns into Meeker Street. Kent Station will be on your right. You can find more info on what's there at
Kent Station.
Having driven to Tacoma from my home (which is not far from Pacific Raceways) I think it's safe to say to the drive to downtown Kent from the track is a bit faster for some things.
But, it's good option if you want to stay fairly close to the track. Don't take SR 18 from there out to the track, though, if you want to avoid traffic. Get off I-5 at Kent-Des Moines Road, turn left, which will point you east. Drive til you get to a T intersection, which is Central, turn left, head north for a few blocks, then turn onto Meeker/Smith/Kent-Kangley road (Jack n the Box on left, Bonaci jewelers on your right at the intersection) and follow that all the way up the hill to SR 18. You can turn right and get onto Highway 18 heading west from there and the track is the very next exit after you get on the freeway. I have an alternate method if you wish to stay on the surface streets.