Waterbury, VT — After going back and forth for much of the summer, the ACT New England Late Model Challenge Cup (NELMCC) now has a clear frontrunner. Barre, VT’s Jason Corliss has asserted himself as the leader for the $5,000 top prize, putting some distance between himself and the pack over the past two weeks.
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Plenty on the Line for Weekly Racers at Labor Day Classic at Thunder Road
Barre, VT — The 43rd Optical Expressions Berlin Labor Day Classic comes to Thunder Road this Sunday, September 5. A jam-packed card includes the American-Canadian Tour (ACT) plus all local divisions in an important holiday racing weekend that can be watched live on FloRacing.
Racing on TV Listings for September 1-5
Here’s where to find NASCAR, F1 and more this week, courtesy of Mike Pryson and Auto Week…. (more…)
Labor Day Classic on Sunday Starts Big Money ACT Stretch Starting at Thunder Road
Barre, VT — The American-Canadian Tour (ACT) heads to Barre, VT’s Thunder Road this Sunday, September 5 for the 43rd Optical Expressions Berlin Labor Day Classic. The $5,000-to-win showdown, which can be seen at the track or live on FloRacing, kicks off a “Show Me the Money” stretch for ACT with a quartet of high-paying competitions around the region.
Corliss Set Mark with Fifth Late Model Win of Season on Jet Service Night
Barre, VT — Barre’s Jason Corliss made Thunder Road history by capturing his fifth Maplewood/Irving Oil Late Model win of the season at Jet Service Envelope/Accura Printing Night on Thursday, August 26. Corliss snatched the lead from Orange’s Chip Grenier with 14 laps to, then outlasted a charge by Montpelier’s Kyle Pembroke down the homestretch in front of one of the season’s largest crowds.
Thunder Road Posts $62,000 in Awards for Vermont Milk Bowl
Barre, VT — Barre’s Thunder Road is putting serious money up for grabs at the 59th edition of the Northfield Savings Bank Vermont Milk Bowl on Saturday, October 2 and Sunday, October 3. Officials have posted $62,000 in total awards for the Maplewood/Irving Oil Late Models at “The Toughest Short Track Stock Car Race in North America” along with big purses for the track’s local divisions in their Mini Milk Bowls.
Thunder Road Wraps Thursday Season at Jet Service Night
Barre, VT — The final Thursday night event of the year at Barre’s Thunder Road arrives this Thursday, August 26. Jet Service Envelope/Accura Printing Night promises a program chock-full of thrills both at the track and live on FloRacing.
Racing on TV Listings for August 25-29
Mike Pryson of Auto Week has collected TV listings for NASCAR, Extreme E, return of Formula 1 and more for you…
Fisher Storms to Victory At Thunder Road
Barre, VT — Shelburne’s Kaiden “Tropical Storm” Fisher lived up to his nickname at a hot and humid Vermont Tire & Service Night on Friday, August 20. The 13-year-old phenom charged the lead just before halfway in the 50-lap Street Stock Special to win the event for the second straight year. Fisher also unofficially took over the point lead in the RK Miles Street Stock division.
AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Offers Condolences Following Death of Yvon Duhamel
PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame offers its condolences to the family, friends and fans of the outgoing and talented Yvon Duhamel, a member of the Hall of Fame Class of 1999 known for riding the temperamental and brutally fast Kawasaki H2R in AMA road race nationals in the 1970s. (more…)