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King of the Road Stephen Donahue Backs Up Breakout Season with Vermont Milk Bowl Win

by Lou ModestinoOctober 2, 2023

Barre, VT — The 61 Vermont Milk Bowl presented by Northfield Savings Bank once again proved itself to be the Toughest Short Track Race in North America on Sunday, and not just for the American-Canadian Tour and Maplewood/Irving Late Models. The Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel Flying Tigers, rk Miles Street Stocks and Burnett Scrap Metals Road Warriors joined their headlining brethren in providing some of the hardest racing of the season with everyone looking to make their mark on an iconic Northeast tradition. (more…)

Thunder On The Hill Salutes & Applauds The Accomplishments Of Glenn & Bonita Hyneman, 35th Thunder On The Hill Racing Series Season In The Planning For 2024

by MikeSeptember 28, 2023

BECHTELSVILLE, PA SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 . . . . . . The words iconic and legendary say it all when I reflect on the history of Glenn and Bonita Hyneman and the 126 Racing Team.

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Booth Bros/Hood Milk Bowl Qualifying Day Sets Pace for Fan-Favorite Weekend

by Lou ModestinoSeptember 27, 2023

Barre, VT — The all-important Booth Bros/Hood Vermont Milk Bowl Qualifying Day on Saturday, September 30 sets the stage for Sunday’s 61st Vermont Milk Bowl presented by Northfield Savings Bank. Along with qualifying for the Vermont Milk Bowl and the Mini Milk Bowls, Saturday will also feature action-packed events for the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) Super Late Models and the New England Supermodified Series (NESS).

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White Mountain 2023 Championships Crowned to Conclude Another Season of Thunder in the Mountains

by Lou ModestinoSeptember 25, 2023September 25, 2023

N. Woodstock, NH — While Kasey Beattie clinched the Foley Oil & Propane Late Model King of the Mountain track championship at the beginning of the month with Kristian Switser having similar luck in the Woodsville Guaranty Savings Bank Strictly Minis that same event, the fight was on in the remaining divisions to crown their respective champions. Fight they did, right to the final lap to close out the 2023 White Mountain Motorsports Park season in style. (more…)

Officials Release 61st Vermont Milk Bowl Schedule, Ready for Iconic End-of-Season Festivities

by Lou ModestinoSeptember 23, 2023

Barre, VT — Thunder Road Officials released the three-day schedule and pricing information for the 61st Vermont Milk Bowl presented by Northfield Savings Bank starting with Practice Day on Friday, September 29 through Sunday, October 1. Officials are prepped and prepared for North America’s Toughest Short Track Stock Car Race as drivers continue to turn in entry forms, each looking to join the granite tablet of legends that have taken the iconic win and kissed the cow in victory lane.

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Thunder On The Hill Preps For 2024 & 35th Thunder Series Season, 410 Sprint Speed Week, USAC National Tour And High Limit Sprints Already On The Schedule, More To Come !

by MikeSeptember 15, 2023

BECHTELSVILLE, PA SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 . . . . . . As 2023 quickly draws to a close, the Thunder on the Hill Racing Series extends a sincere thank you to the fans and competitors who made this season a huge success. And now it’s time to begin planning 2024, a year that will mark the thirty-fifth season of Thunder on the Hill at the Grandview Speedway.

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Nail-Biting Finishes on Tap for Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel Thunder Road Championship Night

by Lou ModestinoSeptember 12, 2023

Barre, VT — Seemingly endless rain, some of the best racing in recent memory, first-time victors and familiar faces dotting victory lane – It has all come down to this. Friday, September 15th brings the 64th Thunder Road Championship Night presented by Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel with razor-thin point chases ready to be decided in one final showdown.

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Sweet, French and Cam Powers Beat Out Competition and Rain for McGee Hyundai Super Friday Bonuses

by Lou ModestinoSeptember 11, 2023September 11, 2023

Barre, VT — Once again in the 2023 season, Thunder Road drivers, fans and officials battled a rainy forecast with grim outlooks and without giving up. The McGee Hyundai of Barre Super Friday showcased some amazing local talent that calls Thunder Road home every week throughout the summer season, with the McGee Super Friday bonuses waiting in victory lane.

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Thunder Road Teams Gear Up for Extra Money on McGee Hyundai of Barre Super Friday

by Lou ModestinoSeptember 6, 2023

Barre, VT — Following a busy Labor Day weekend at the Nation’s Site of Excitement, the Thunder Road faithful return to action this Friday night for the rain-delayed Super Friday presented by McGee Hyundai of Barre on September 8th. While the all-new rk Miles Street Stock Triple Crown crowns a champion on Friday, the track championship season comes down to just two final events for the red-hot chase in the standings.

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