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Thunder Road Superstars Double-Up for Double Features, Double Purse and $2,500 Bonus Program on Exciting New July 18 Program

by Lou ModestinoJanuary 29, 2024

Barre, VT – Central Vermont and Northeast race fans can expect one of the most explosive nights of racing at the Nation’s Site of Excitement on July 18 with officials announcing on Monday that the superstars of Thunder Road will tackle Double Features plus an added bonus program worth over $30,000 in payouts! With the championship-impacting intensity of double features and added cash rewards at the end of the night, the Thursday Night Stars of Thunder Road will showcase excitement unmatched under the lights on July 18! (more…)

NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series… Hold On For An Exciting Talladega Race

by MikeSeptember 28, 2023

After a week to regroup and go over strategy, the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series competitors head to the unpredictable Talladega Superspeedway for the Love’s RV Stop 250 (Saturday, September 30 at 1 p.m. ET on FS1, MRN, and SiriusXM Radio).

The 2.66-mile superspeedway has hosted 17 CRAFTSMAN Truck Series races since its inaugural CRAFTSMAN Truck Series event on October 7, 2006 – a race won by Mark Martin driving the No. 6 Roush Racing (now known as RFK) Ford.

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Jet Service Run-What-U-Brung Kick-Starts Thunder Road Exciting Labor Day Weekend of Racing

by Lou ModestinoAugust 30, 2023

Barre, VT — An unprecedented summer of rain here in Central Vermont has culminated to set up an exciting Labor Day Weekend of racing for New England race fans who are looking for a double-shot of Thunder Road action to bookend their summer of 2023! The rain-delayed Jet Service Envelope/Accura Printing Night this Friday, September 1st jump-starts the weekend with the fan-favorite Run-What-U-Brung spectator drags as fans gather in for their shot at the Thunder Road highbanks in their daily drivers!

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Sprint Cars Make Exciting Return to Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway – Saturday, July 29th

by MikeJuly 21, 2023

(Nashville, TN) For the first time in almost 20 years, Non-Wing Sprint Cars return to the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway when the 500 Sprint Car Tour makes their first appearance on Saturday, July 29 for the Pro Door Manufacturing 40. The second-year tour will be part of a open-wheel/fendered doubleheader with the first appearance of the season for the JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour. (more…)

Tight Point Standings Lead into Preston’s Kia Independence Night Spectacular

by Lou ModestinoJuly 1, 2023

Barre, VT — Following a hard-nosed and exciting Thursday night, the top-dogs at Thunder Road are ready to roll once again on Preston’s Kia Independence Night this Sunday, July 2nd. The holiday crowd is sure to see some of the best racing of the summer as the point standings for all three championship divisions are tight as can be with multiple top-10 ties just one week before Midseason Championships with the Road Warriors ready for more wild and wacky moves on their way to the front! (more…)

SK Lights Receive Exciting Format Changes Ahead of Twisted Tea Fireworks Spectacular on Wednesday, June 21st

by Lou ModestinoJune 15, 2023

Barre, VT and Naples, ME — American-Canadian Tour (ACT) and Pro All Stars Series Officials announced today a new format for the SK Light Modifieds at Thompson Speedway throughout the rest of the 2023 season. The purse for the open-wheeled division has been increased to $750-to-win each event, up from the previously $350-to-win regular breakdown, with the number of laps also increasing to now 30 lap features. (more…)

Brett Kressley Scores Win In Exciting Grandview Speedway NASCAR Modified Feature

by MikeMay 8, 2023

BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – Brett Kressley of Orefield, Pa. charged through the field from his fifteenth starting spot to capture his first win of the season in the 30-lap T.P. Trailer NASCAR Modified feature Saturday night at Grandview Speedway. (more…)

Exciting Schedule Changes for Thunder Road Following SRX Addition

by Lou ModestinoFebruary 2, 2023

Barre, VT — After weeks of planning, Thunder Road officials have released some exciting schedule changes to the 2023 calendar. With the huge announcement of the nationally renowned SRX Series debuting at Thunder Road on Thursday, July 20th and with the need for Friday, July 21st as a possible rain-date, shifting the schedule became paramount.

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Officials Release Exciting 2023 American-Canadian Tour Schedule

by Lou ModestinoNovember 22, 2022

Barre, VT — American-Canadian Tour officials are pleased to announce the 2023 Schedule of Events for the Vermont-based touring series. Highlighted by a continued commitment to partner tracks in Quebec, renewed energy into longstanding iconic events across the Northeast and the return to Connecticut’s Stafford Speedway after a 38-year hiatus, the 2023 American-Canadian Tour schedule promises to be one of the most varied and exciting in recent memory. (more…)

Modified Racing Series Returns To Wiscasset Speedway For Exciting 75 Lapper

by Lou ModestinoJuly 11, 2022

The Modified Racing Series made its return to Wiscasset Speedway on Saturday, July 9th for an action-packed 75 lap main event. The touring series, founded in 2004, runs a limited 7 race schedule and features some of the most talented Modified drivers in the Northeast. The drivers in Saturday’s lineup included Andy Shaw, Matt Swanson, Donnie Lashua and Derek Robie, among others.

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