Connor Zilisch earned the pole for Sunday’s second race of the weekend by virtue of his fastest race lap Saturday. But a technical disqualification sent Zilisch to the rear of the 28-car starting grid for the race.
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Racer and Engineer John Heinricy’s Latest Challenge is an SCCA National Championship in a Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing
CLARKSTON, Michigan (June 3, 2023) – It’s no surprise that John Heinricy chose a path for the 2023 season that was anything but easy. The fun in racing for the 16-time Sports Car Club of America National Champion is not just the driving, but in building a race car that no one else would – especially if that race car is based on a product made by General Motors. (more…)
NTT INDYCAR Series Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix Road Course Presented This Sunday At 3 P.M. Et On NBC And PEACOCK
STAMFORD, Conn. – June 1, 2023 – A new street circuit in Detroit hosts the NTT INDYCAR SERIES this weekend with the inaugural running of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented Sunday at 3 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. The race marks the seventh straight to air on NBC to begin the 2023 season. Peacock is the streaming home of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, presenting all races, qualifying and practices this season. (more…)
Vermont Career Technical Centers and Agency of Education Throw Support Behind Annual Friday Night Special at Thunder Road on June 9th
Barre, VT — Officials announced today the newest addition to the Thunder Road family of sponsors in Vermont’s Career Technical Centers and the Agency of Education as they have signed on to support the annual Friday Night Special on June 9th. Headlined by the return of the New England Supermodified Series (NESS) and Round #1 for the Myer’s Container Service Flying Tiger Triple Crown Series, Vermont’s Career Technical Centers and the Agency of Education Night at Thunder Road is set to kick off the weekly summer racing season with a classic Quarry Hill bang!
MOTORTREND Announces 24 Hours Of Le Mans’ 100th Anniversary Exclusive Live Broadcast In US And Canada
(Los Angeles, Calif.) – MotorTrend Group, a Warner Bros. Discovery company, today announced it will exclusively broadcast the 24 HOURS OF LE MANS endurance race’s 100th anniversary in the U.S. and Canada.
Big Machine Music City Grand Prix Teams With Downtown Nashville’s Most Popular Venues To Create Inaugural Fast Pass For 3-Day Ticket Buyers
NASHVILLE, TN – May 31, 2023 – The Third Annual Big Machine Music City Grand Prix announces an inaugural FAST PASS preferred access program in partnership with Downtown Nashville’s most popular venues for all 3-Day Ticket buyers. Existing 3-Day Ticket holders and future 3-Day Ticket buyers will present a special FAST PASS wristband upon entry to participating venues for front-of-the-line access.
Doug Coby Rockets To Second-Place Finish at Thunder Road
BARRE, Vt. – Doug Coby’s first trip to Thunder Road International Speedbowl ended with a finish on the podium on Sunday afternoon. Coby wheeled the Mayhew Tools No. 10 to a strong second-place run after leading laps in the season opener for the Monaco Modified Tri-Track Series.
The King of Barre Returns to Mekkelsen RV Memorial Day Classic Victory Lane
Barre, VT — The 60t Mekkelsen RV Memorial Day Classic proved to be one of the most spectacular in the iconic event’s illustrious career. One-hundred-and-twenty-four cars flooded the Thunder Road pit area ranging from the top oval track masters of the Green Mountain State to some of the most nationally recognized names in Tour-type Modifieds.
Perfect Connecticut Weather Showcases Action-Packed Trans Am Race
Perfect racing weather showcased a busy day at Lime Rock Park on Saturday as the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli hosted its first race of the weekend with its highly competitive Big Machine Vodka SPIKED Coolers TA2 class.
60th Mekkelsen RV Memorial Day Classic 125 Starts King of the Road Championship Hunt
Barre, VT — Since 1961, following Thunder Road’s popular inaugural season, the Memorial Day Classic has been a staple event on the calendar of many Vermont and New England racing fans. Such bonafide Northeast legends as Jean-Paul Cabana, Joey Kourafas, Ralph Nason, Robbie Crouch and Dave Dion have stood in Memorial Day Classic victory lane. (more…)