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Kenley Dean Extravaganza – The Ken Squier Celebration of Life

by Lou ModestinoMarch 14, 2024

Barre, VT — Following a meeting between Thunder Road officials, Vermont state government officials and representatives of the Squier family, all parties have announced today that the Kenley Dean Extravaganza – A Celebration of Life, for the One-and-Only, Ken Squier is in full planning stages and scheduled for Saturday, May 4 at Thunder Road International Speedbowl in Barre, Vermont. The Kenley Dean Extravaganza will begin at 12:00-noon on Saturday, May 4 with the annual Thunder Road car show set to start the day beginning at 9:00am. (more…)

Jack Daniel’s Ready to Drink Cocktails Bolsters Return of July’s Firecracker 100

by Lou ModestinoMarch 11, 2024

Barre, VT — Thunder Road officials have welcomed a new partner for the 2024 season as Calmont Beverages of Barre and Jack Daniel’s Ready to Drink Cocktails have thrown their support behind the return of the Firecracker 100 on Sunday, July 7. What is set to be a stellar end to the all-new Late Model Triple Crown, the Jack Daniel’s Ready to Drink Cocktails Firecracker 100 is sure to kick off the month of July with plenty of bangs! (more…)

Pruneau-Polli Funeral Home Joins as Thunder Road Street Stock Hard Charger Supporter

by Lou ModestinoMarch 4, 2024

Barre, VT — Thunder Road officials announced on Friday that Pruneau-Polli Funeral Home in Barre has signed on to support the rk Miles Street Stocks with the popular Hard Charger program through 2026. The Hard Charger program gives a $50 cash bonus to the driver that most improved their position by the end of that week’s feature event. (more…)

Maplefields Signs on as Thunder Road Late Model Division Sponsor Through 2026

by Lou ModestinoFebruary 21, 2024

Barre, VT — A new name will underwrite the region’s most competitive headline division as the St. Albans-based Maplefields and Irving Oil have signed on for title sponsorship of the Late Models at Thunder Road International Speedbowl. Labeled ‘the Thunder and Lightning’ of the Nation’s Site of Excitement by the late, great Ken Squier, the Maplefields/Irving Late Models will chase the 65th King of the Road track championship hardware in 2024. (more…)

NAPA Auto Parts Thunder On The Hill Racing Series Set For 2024. . . . .

by MikeFebruary 15, 2024

BECHTELSVILLE, PA FEBRUARY 14, 2024 . . . . . . . . The NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series will open their thirty-fifth season on Tuesday night, May 28 when Levan Machine & Truck Equipment present the Rich Mar Florist High Limit 410 Sprints at Grandview Speedway.

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Pair of Popular Vermonters Look to Storm American-Canadian Tour Rookie Title Chase

by Lou ModestinoFebruary 13, 2024

Barre, VT — A pair of young Green Mountain State phenoms are ready to make their first full run at the American-Canadian Tour championship and the coveted Rookie of the Year title in 2024. Shelburne, Vermont’s Kaiden Fisher and St. Johnsbury’s Kasey Beattie have both filed their full season entries and rookie registrations for the upcoming season on the international circuit with both looking to use experience gained at two of the Tour’s most popular tracks to their advantage. (more…)

Lou Modestino’s Track Talk Column

by Lou ModestinoFebruary 8, 2024February 9, 2024

Dale Quarterly of Hanover, MA is entered in the upcoming ARCA 200 at Daytona International Speedway. He finished in the top five last year after being in the hunt for the entire race.

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Next Generation Set for Thunder Road Late Model Rookie of the Year Battle in 2024

by Lou ModestinoFebruary 7, 2024

Barre, VT — Possibly two of the most iconic racing names in the State of Vermont have once more found themselves among the Maplewood/Irving Oil Late Model division at Thunder Road International Speedbowl. Young Jesse Laquerre of East Montpelier is set to pilot the #71VT Laquerre Powersports Chevrolet against South Hero’s Taylor Hoar in the #48VT NEFCU/VESCU Dodge Charger with both looking to tackle the 2024 Rookie of the Year title at the Nation’s Site of Excitement! (more…)

Three High Profile Events Planned For 35th Season Of Thunder On The Hill . . . . . .

by MikeFebruary 2, 20241

BECHTELSVILLE, PA FEBRUARY 2, 2024 For the thirty-fifth season, the Thunder on the Hill Racing Series will return to the popular Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville, PA with three absolutely high profile events. In addition, we are thrilled to announce the return of all our sponsors, including NAPA Auto Parts which has been the Thunder Series sponsor since 1992.

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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…)