Pelkey Earns First ACT Victory in Community Bank 150 Triumph Under the Lights in Rare Saturday Night Outing at Thunder Road

Pelkey Earns First ACT Victory in Community Bank 150 Triumph Under the Lights in Rare Saturday Night Outing at Thunder Road

Barre, VT — While a rightfully dreary forecast tattered Sunday plans for the American-Canadian Tour at Thunder Road, Mother Nature laid the groundwork for something New England race fans had been craving since last October. The 26th annual Community Bank, N.A. 150 was the first of its existence to be under the lights of the Nation’s Site of Excitement on Saturday night, and exciting it was. Thirty-nine American-Canadian Tour Late Models were whittled down to a twenty-nine car starting field for a fantastic showing at the Tour’s homebase with many storylines competing for the top spot! (more…)

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American-Canadian Tour Heads Home To Thunder Road for 26th Annual Community Bank 150

American-Canadian Tour Heads Home To Thunder Road for 26th Annual Community Bank 150

Barre, VT — The Stars and Cars of the American-Canadian Tour return home for the 26th annual Community Bank N.A. 150 on Sunday, May 5 at Thunder Road International Speedbowl! Along with Saturday’s annual Car Show at the track and the Kenley Dean Extravaganza Celebration of Life for the legendary Ken Squier, the ACT Tour title chasers come up on their first major challenge of the season as they prepare to tackle the infamous highbanks of the Nation’s Site of Excitement! (more…)

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Fans, Teams Revved Up and Ready for Community Bank Opening Weekend at Thunder Road

Fans, Teams Revved Up and Ready for Community Bank Opening Weekend at Thunder Road

Barre, VT — The time has finally arrived for Thunder Road’s 65th Season Opener with the 26th annual Community Bank N.A. 150 this Sunday, May 5! Alongside the Stars and Cars of the American-Canadian Tour, the Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel Flying Tigers, rk Miles Street Stocks and Burnett Scrap Metals Road Warriors all get their 2024 seasons off and running in front of the big opening day crowd at the Nation’s Site of Excitement! (more…)

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Defending Xfinity Series Champion Cole Custer Coming to Thunder Road Governor’s Cup

Defending Xfinity Series Champion Cole Custer Coming to Thunder Road Governor’s Cup

Barre, VT — Thunder Road officials and Stewart-Haas Racing are excited to announce that 2023 NASCAR Xfinity Champion Cole Custer of Ladera Ranch, California is set to make his debut at ‘The Nation’s Site of Excitement’ with the 45th Vermont Governor’s Cup presented by the Vermont Lottery on Thursday, June 20! (more…)

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NEFCU/VSECU Returns to Headline 46th Labor Day Classic 200 At Thunder Road

NEFCU/VSECU Returns to Headline 46th Labor Day Classic 200 At Thunder Road

Barre, VT — With a busy start to the 2024 season comes the return of a popular Thunder Road supporter to one of the most exciting events at the Nation’s Site of Excitement. New England Federal Credit Union (NEFCU), and their merged partner VSECU (Vermont State Employees Credit Union), have returned for a third year to support the 46th Labor Day Classic 200 on Sunday, September 1st. (more…)

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Mekkelsen RV Extends Multi-Generational Partnership with Thunder Road Memorial Day Classic

Mekkelsen RV Extends Multi-Generational Partnership with Thunder Road Memorial Day Classic

Barre, VT — One of the longest supporting local businesses in Central Vermont has once again taken up the pen and signed on for yet another three-year extension. Mekkelsen RV located in East Montpelier has continued their backing with the iconic Memorial Day Classic, a partnership with the popular Sunday spectacular that goes all the way back to 1996. (more…)

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Barre’s Reynolds and Son Support Road Warriors in New Contingency Program At Thunder Road

Barre’s Reynolds and Son Support Road Warriors in New Contingency Program At Thunder Road

Barre, VT — After signing last Thursday, Thunder Road officials are excited to announce an all-new contingency program for the popular Burnett Scrap Metals Road Warriors. Reynolds and Son Industrial Suppliers in Barre have signed a multi-year deal to contribute to the exciting entry level division in two unique and exciting ways! (more…)

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Kenley Dean Extravaganza – The Ken Squier Celebration of Life

Kenley Dean Extravaganza – The Ken Squier Celebration of Life

Barre, VT — Following a meeting between Thunder Road officials, Vermont state government officials and representatives of the Squier family, all parties have announced today that the Kenley Dean Extravaganza – A Celebration of Life, for the One-and-Only, Ken Squier is in full planning stages and scheduled for Saturday, May 4 at Thunder Road International Speedbowl in Barre, Vermont. The Kenley Dean Extravaganza will begin at 12:00-noon on Saturday, May 4 with the annual Thunder Road car show set to start the day beginning at 9:00am. (more…)

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Jack Daniel’s Ready to Drink Cocktails Bolsters Return of July’s Firecracker 100

Jack Daniel’s Ready to Drink Cocktails Bolsters Return of July’s Firecracker 100

Barre, VT — Thunder Road officials have welcomed a new partner for the 2024 season as Calmont Beverages of Barre and Jack Daniel’s Ready to Drink Cocktails have thrown their support behind the return of the Firecracker 100 on Sunday, July 7. What is set to be a stellar end to the all-new Late Model Triple Crown, the Jack Daniel’s Ready to Drink Cocktails Firecracker 100 is sure to kick off the month of July with plenty of bangs! (more…)

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Pruneau-Polli Funeral Home Joins as Thunder Road Street Stock Hard Charger Supporter

Pruneau-Polli Funeral Home Joins as Thunder Road Street Stock Hard Charger Supporter

Barre, VT — Thunder Road officials announced on Friday that Pruneau-Polli Funeral Home in Barre has signed on to support the rk Miles Street Stocks with the popular Hard Charger program through 2026. The Hard Charger program gives a $50 cash bonus to the driver that most improved their position by the end of that week’s feature event. (more…)

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