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Taylor Hoar First Female in 23 Years to Win Thunder Road Late Model Feature

Connor Rueda Steals Alera Group Street Stock Triple Crown

Barre, VT – It was an action-packed afternoon of racing at Thunder Road Sunday, starting with two rained out NBT Bank features from Thursday. The Maplefields/Irving Late Models made history to start Sunday’s showcase with a long green flag run setting up a fan-favorite finish. Early polesitters Stephen Donahue and Darrell Morin slipped back after lap 20, setting up a four-car, side-by-side battle between Stephen Martin, Chris Pelkey, Taylor Hoar and Marcel Gravel. As Pelkey began to drive away, Hoar broke past the boys to chase down the #64 on the highside.

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Vermont Air National Guard Partners with Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel to Present Championship Night at Thunder Road

by Lou ModestinoAugust 18, 2026

The Vermont Air National Guard has partnered with Thunder Road to present Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel Championship Night at the Nation’s Site of Excitement on Thursday, September 24. (VTANG photo)

Barre, VT – Officials with Thunder Road Int’l Speedbowl are proud to announce that the Vermont Air National Guard (VTANG) has partnered to present Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel Championship Night at the Nation’s Site of Excitement on Thursday, September 24.

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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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Race Of Champions Modifieds To Race Saturday, August 8, At Holland Speedway In Thunder In The Hills 100

by MikeAugust 5, 2026

Holland, NY (August 3, 2026) — Saturday, August 8, Holland Speedway will see the annual return of the Race of Champions Modified Series to the ⅜-mile high-banked paved oval for fast, family-friendly entertainment when the Thunder in the Hills 100 finally takes the green flag.

Andy Jankowiak of Tonawanda, NY will return from Iowa Speedway near Des Moines, IA after an ARCA event to race in the event.

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From Air Cleaner Ejection to Thunder in the Mountains 200 Victor, Patrick Emerling Rolling on the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour

by Lou ModestinoJuly 21, 2026

Patrick Emerling brought the USNE Energizer #1 to the front through the middle of the Thunder in the Mountains 200, even after fighting rookie hotshoe Paulie Hartwig III (73) through it all. (Johnny Racer photo)

N. Woodstock, NH — The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour invaded White Mountain Motorsports Park Sunday afternoon for the Thunder in the Mountains 200. Eighteen cars tried to beat the clock in time trials with Northampton, Pennsylvania’s Matt Hirschman taking the fast time of 11.611-seconds but the redraw determined a change in line-up. Hirschman spun the wheel for a top-eight redraw with Patrick Emerling drawing chip #1 to steal the pole starting spot under the green flag.

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Community College of Vermont Brings Popular Double Features, Kids Rides on June 25 At Thunder Road

by Lou ModestinoJuly 21, 2026

Community College of Vermont presents the annual Double Feature Night and Kids Rides at Barre’s Thunder Road with a special 6:30pm Post Time! (Alan Ward photo)

Barre, VT – After a stellar Father’s Day Sunday at the Nation’s Site of Excitement, Thunder Road is ready to roll with Thursday Night Racing once again this week. Community College of Vermont presents Double Feature night with the Maplefields/Irving Late Models, Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel Flying Tigers, rk Miles Street Stocks and the Dads 4 By Tool & Supply Kids Divisions all ready for twin features this Thursday following the fan-favorite Kids Rides from 3:30pm to 4:15pm.

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Cooper French Outduels Veteran Brendan Moodie for $2,000 Flying Tiger Payday At Thunder Road

by Lou ModestinoJuly 21, 2026

Jason Corliss (ctr) took home his record breaking 32nd Maplefield Late Model victory at Thunder Road flanked by second-place runner Bobby Therrien (R) and third-place finisher Christopher Pelkey (R), making a top-three of former King of the Road track champions! (Alan Ward photo)

Barre, VT – Mother Nature may have said her peace on Thursday but she brought a beauty of a day for Friday making the NESTN.tv Twin 100 program one of the best in recent memory!

While Patrick Tibbetts and Nate Brien were putting on a clinic at the head of the rk Miles Street Stock feature, the middle of the pack kept things more than interesting for the fans in the stands and those at home watching on NESTN. With the field straightening out by the halfway point, young Riley Morris began to make his presence known up front as he swooped in to fight for third against ‘Tater’ Brien. Time ran out with Tibbetts earning the win after a rough and tumble season followed across the line by Nate Brien and rookie Zachary Garvey rounding out the top three in his first podium appearance.

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Bobby Labonte Visits Thunder Road on Action-Packed NESTN.tv Night (Thursday, July 9th)

by Lou ModestinoJuly 9, 2026July 9, 2026

Bobby Labonte Visits Thunder Road on Action-Packed NESTN.tv NightTwin 100s on Tap for the Late Models and Flying Tigers Thursday — The Maplefields/Irving Late Models will take on NASCAR Cup Series Champion Bobby Labonte in 100 laps of action on the Barre highbanks this Thursday! (Alan Ward photo)

Barre, VT – 2000 NASCAR Cup Series Champion Bobby Labonte is ready to make his Thunder Road debut this Thursday, July 9 on NESTN.tv Night at the Nation’s Site of Excitement! The legendary Texan will pilot a car tuned by both Dale and DJ Shaw this Thursday for 100 laps with the Maplefields/Irving Late Models while the Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel Flying Tigers also take down 100 laps in their 2nd annual Tiger $2K!

The Maplefields/Irving Late Models have been looking forward to the chance to take on another NASCAR legend and they’ll get their chance this week! Justin Prescott has propelled himself ahead of the championship standings and will be one to watch in extra-distance action on Thursday alongside fellow King of the Road hopefuls Jason Corliss, Brandon Gray, Christopher Pelkey and Bobby Therrien.

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Macri Checks Off A Bucket List Win At Grandview & Pockets $10,000 In Hodnett Cup Speed Week Victory, Pauch Prevails In Thrilling Mod Thunder Doubleheader Tuesday Night

by MikeJuly 1, 2026

BECHTELSVILLE, PA (June 30, 2026) — A packed house filled Grandview Speedway on Tuesday night as the Levan Machine & Truck Equipment Thunder on the Hill Racing Series hosted the fifth stop of Pennsylvania Sprint Car Speed Week Series of 2026. “The Concrete Kid” Anthony Macri earned one of the biggest victories of his career by capturing the prestigious Hodnett Cup and the $10,000 top prize, while Billy Pauch Jr. outdueled Eddie Strada and a field of forty-two modifieds to win the 30-lap NASCAR 358 Modified feature paying $3,000 to win. The fans were treated to outstanding, nonstop racing as both feature events went the distance without a single caution flag.

“I’ve wanted to win here so bad. This is a bucket list win that I finally get to check off,” said Macri after earning his first career Thunder on the Hill victory.

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High Limit 410 Sprints Set To Open Levan Machine & Truck Equipment Thunder Series At Grandview Speedway, Tuesday, May 19

by MikeMay 6, 2026

BECHTELSVILLE, PA May 3, 2026 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday night, May 19 the Levan Machine & Truck Equipment Thunder on the Hill Racing Series will open at the Grandview Speedway when Levan Machine & Truck Equipment and RICH MAR Florist present the fourth visit of the Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing Roto-Rooter Midweek 410 Sprint Series. The roster of talent is impressive with expected entries Ryan Timms, Tyler Courtney, Kyle Larson, Tanner Thorson, Aaron Reutzel, Brent Marks, Kasey Kahne and defending High Limit Champion Rico Abreu. Local PA Posse talent will be in chase of the $20,000 first place prize and in addition, Alpine Building Supply added a $2,000 bonus if a PA driver tops the High Limit stars to win the 35 lap Hodnett Cup.

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