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Squier Cup Champion Crowned at the Vermont Lottery Governor’s Cup 150 this Thursday

by Lou ModestinoAugust 18, 2026

The Maplefields/Irving Late Models crown the Squier Cup champion with this Thursday’s 47th Vermont Lottery Governor’s Cup 150 while also defending the turf from NASCAR Cup Series invader Ryan Preece! (Alan Ward photo)

NASCAR’s Ryan Preece will Attempt to Join Iconic Governor’s Cup Win List

Barre, VT – The Nation’s Site of Excitement is back in rip-roaring action high atop Quarry Hill in Barre this Thursday evening for the 47t running of the Vermont Lottery Governor’s Cup 150! The final, championship round in the Squier Cup Triple Crown presented by Milton CAT will also feature NASCAR Cup Series winner Ryan Preece who will attempt to bring the Vermont Governor’s Cup back to North Carolina while NASCAR Cup Series champion Brad Keselowski will also be on site for an autograph session.

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Jason Corliss Dominates to All-Time Tying Fourth Vermont Lottery Governor’s Cup 150

by Lou ModestinoJuly 18, 2025

Barre, VT – Another Thursday in Barre meant yet another race day at Thunder Road Speedbowl affected by the rains of Mother Nature. Just ten minutes prior to the special 6:30pm Vermont Lottery Governor’s Cup Post Time, rains swept in for a half-hour spell with successful track drying getting Thursday’s program underway by 7:30pm.

The poor weather necessitated a change in schedule with the Maplefields/Irving Oil Late Models getting feature racing off and running with the 46th running of the Vermont Lottery Governor’s Cup 150. A Plus/Minus handicap draw event as part of the Squier Cup presented by Milton CAT, the Governor’s Cup saw four-time winner Jason Corliss earn an incredible +7 in Heat #1 with former Milton CAT American-Canadian Tour champion Jimmy Hebert to his outside at the start.

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46th Vermont Lottery Governor’s Cup Continues All-Important Month of July at Thunder Road

by Lou ModestinoJuly 16, 2025

Barre, VT – The busy, hot month of July continues its all-importance in the track title chase for the Thunder Road faithful this Thursday, July 17 with the 46th running of the Vermont Lottery Governor’s Cup 150 for the Maplefields/Irving Late Models. The ‘Thunder and Lightning’ division of Barre’s Thunder Road goes for their longest point-counting showdown of the summer season with a chance at joining a who’s-who of all time greats on the Vermont Governor’s Cup.

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Iowa Lottery Named Official Partner of Knoxville Raceway

by Lou ModestinoMay 2, 2023

KNOXVILLE, Iowa (May 1, 2023) – Fans of Knoxville Raceway hit the jackpot when officials from the “Sprint Car Capital of the World” announced that Iowa Lottery has been named an Official Partner of the legendary half-mile dirt oval located on the Marion County Fairgrounds. (more…)

Corliss Cashes in for a Three-Peat in Vermont Lottery Governor’s Cup 150

by Lou ModestinoJuly 16, 2022

Barre, VT — Even after taking a restful partial season in 2022, three-time ‘King of the Road’ Jason Corliss returned to his roots at Barre’s Thunder Road and once again stood victorious before the large crowd on hand for the 43 Vermont Governor’s Cup presented by the Vermont Lottery. Waterbury Center’s Tanner Woodard and Williamstown’s Josh Lovely also made the thrilling trip to Thunder Road victory lane. (more…)

New Hampshire Lottery Joins Whitcomb 5 Series Sponsorship Program

by Lou ModestinoApril 21, 2022

GW Promotional Group announced today that New Hampshire Lottery has joined the Whitcomb 5 Series as a social media partner for the 2022 season.

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NASCAR Champion Brad Keselowski Enters 43rd Vermont Lottery Governor’s Cup

by Lou ModestinoMarch 30, 2022

Barre, VT — Thunder Road International Speedbowl has a long-standing tradition of inviting NASCAR Premier Series’ athletes to test out the Barre highbanks and the stiff competition that comes with the territory. Now, for the 43^rd Vermont Lottery Governor’s Cup, comes yet another NASCAR Cup Series champion, and a NASCAR Cup Series car owner, Brad Keselowski! (more…)

Vermont Department of Liquor and Lottery Pens Three-Year Deal with Thunder Road Governor’s Cup

by Lou ModestinoMarch 24, 2022

Barre, VT — The biggest event of the summer for the Maplewood/Irving Oil Late Models has received a new title sponsor for the next three years. After a nine-year hiatus, the Vermont Department of Liquor and Lottery returns to present the 43rd Vermont Governor’s Cup 150 on Thursday, July 14. One of the most iconic races in the state of Vermont, the Vermont Lottery Governor’s Cup annually serves as the opening event in the New England NASCAR weekend at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
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Nashville Superspeedway to host Rackley Roofing 200, Tennessee Lottery 250 on June 24-25

by MikeSeptember 30, 2021

LEBANON, Tenn. (Sept. 29, 2021) – Nashville Superspeedway will again host a full NASCAR tripleheader weekend in 2022 as the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and NASCAR Xfinity Series return to Music City June 24-25.

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