There are several places that racing is held in WA state. Most of the ones I'm aware of are on the West side.
PIR Portland International Raceway with Thursday Night Motocross.
Eddieville motorsports park goldendale, washington 541-980-7971.
And here is a link that contains some practice tracks in addition to this list.
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