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Live Book Read with Racing Legend Al Unser Jr. This Thursday

by MikeSeptember 11, 2024

Nashville, Tennessee (September 10, 2024) – Adding to the excitement of race week, the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix Presented by Gainbridge is pleased to announce a live reading event celebrating the release of the audiobook, “A Checkered Past” featuring racing legend Al Unser Jr. on Thursday, September 12^th at the Big Machine Distillery.

This unique event promises to be a memorable experience for motorsport enthusiasts and book lovers alike. Al Unser Jr., a two-time Indianapolis 500 winner, two-time INDYCAR Champion, and one of the most celebrated figures in racing history, will share stories from his illustrious career and read excerpts from his memoir. (more…)

The Race Of Champions Dirt 602 Sportsman Modified Series Heads To Ohsweken Speedway This Thursday, September 12, 2024 To Settle Championship

by MikeSeptember 10, 2024

Ohsweken, Ontario-Canada – (September 9, 2024) – Brad Rouse of St. Catherines, Ontario-Canada based off his victory this past Sunday at Humberstone Speedway in Port Colborne, Ontario will lead the Race of Champions Dirt 602 Sportsman Modified Series to Ohsweken (Ontario-Canada) Speedway Thursday for a championship battle as part of their “Canadian Nationals” weekend.

Rouse captured Sunday night’s race at Humberstone and is looking to capture another championship in Series competition.

“It would be a real nice way to close out the Series,” stated Rouse. “We are proud to have won the last Sunday race at Humberstone and we will be ready to go when we go to Ohsweken on Thursday.”

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NASA Drivers Make The Most of Thursday Test-And-Tune at 2024 NASA Championships

by MikeSeptember 6, 2024

Sept. 5, 2024, Salt Lake City — For the drivers at the 2024 NASA National Championships, making sure every minute of practice on the Utah Motorsports Campus track counts. Whether it’s learning the track or chasing the right setup, practice is a critical component to winning a NASA Championship on Sunday.

Speed News walked around the paddock and spoke to drivers in between practice sessions to find out how they use the shakedown day. With the Championship pressure building, drivers know the adjustments they make on Thursday could be the difference of standing at the top of podium or wondering what went wrong. (more…)

Jet Service Envelope/Accura Printing Rings in Final Thursday Night Showdown at Thunder Road

by Lou ModestinoAugust 28, 2024

Barre, VT — Where has the time gone? This Thursday, August 29, Jet Service Envelope and Accura Printing present the final Thursday night event at Thunder Road for the 2024 season headlined by four divisions of the region’s best stock car racing PLUS the annual Run-What-U-Brung spectator drags! (more…)

Jack Ely Dominates Ol’ Boy Cup VIII At Lancaster (NY) Motorplex This Past Thursday

by MikeJuly 1, 2024

Lancaster, NY – (June 30, 2024) – The Race of Champions Modified Series made it’s first of two visits to the half-mile Lancaster (NY) Motorplex this past Thursday for the running of the Ol’ Boy Cup VII and when the checkered flag waved on the field, Jack Ely, who has moved from Wall Township, NJ to Northampton, PA, was standing in victory lane after a great performance.

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Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway Battle Of Broadway Thursday Night Results

by MikeJune 28, 2024

(Nashville, TN) Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway came back alive on Thursday night, June 27 with the inaugural running of the Battle of Broadway 150 presented by Tootsie’s. The event featured the JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour Pro Late Models along with the Street Stocks running on the high-banked 5/8-mile oval. (more…)

$5,000-To-Win On The Line For 60-Laps In The Ol’ Boy Cup VIII At Lancaster Motorplex This Coming Thursday, June 27

by MikeJune 25, 2024

Lancaster N.Y. – (June 24, 2024) – The Race of Champions Modified Series will make it’s first visit of the season to Lancaster (N.Y.) Motorplex this coming Thursday, June 27 for the running of the Ol’ Boy Cup VII in honor of Bill Colton, the original founder of the “soft walls” used at many speedways throughout the region now.

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Casella Waste Management Night Opens Thursday Night Racing at Thunder Road

by Lou ModestinoJune 12, 2024

Barre, VT — The race fans, teams and officials of Barre’s Thunder Road Speedbowl are impatiently awaiting the much-anticipated start to the iconic Thursday Night Racing that was started by founder Ken Squier all the way back in 1960! Casella Waste Management presents the opening of weekly Thursday racing on June 13 with plenty of nostalgic help from the New England Antique Racers (NEAR) alongside heart-pounding track championship action courtesy of the Maplefields/Irving Late Models, Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel Flying Tigers and rk Miles Street Stocks! (more…)

Throwback Thursday Coming to Track TV with 2000 Hickory ASA Event This Week

by MikeMay 15, 2024

The ASA Stars National Tour is excited to partner with Track TV to bring back replays of ASA National Tour races from days gone by. Subscribers will be able to watch their favorite racers like Bob Senneker, Mike Eddy, Gary St Amant, and many more. The first installment will be available this Thursday, May 16 starting at 6:30 PM ET with the running of the 2000 Jani-King 300 from Hickory Motor Speedway.

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Vermont Construction Roofing Division Builds Up Thursday, July 11th Showcase with Headline Sponsorship At Thunder Road

by Lou ModestinoMay 13, 2024

Barre, VT — Thunder Road officials announced today a new partnership with the Colchester-based Vermont Construction Roofing Division as they’ve nailed down support behind the Thursday, July 11 program at the Nation’s Site of Excitement. Alongside some of the most competitive short-track racing in the country, Vermont Construction Raise the Roof Night will also feature the second round of the Myers Container Service Flying Tiger Triple Crown Series! (more…)

Boston Beer Company & Twisted Tea Support Return of Thursday Night Thunder at Thompson Speedway

by Lou ModestinoMarch 19, 2024

Barre, VT and Naples, ME — Officials from the American-Canadian Tour (ACT) and Pro All Stars Series (PASS) announced Monday that they have renewed their partnership with the Boston Beer Company for a fifth consecutive year at Connecticut’s Thompson Speedway. Boston Beer, through its popular Twisted Tea brand, will serve as the headline sponsor for a pair of Thursday Night Specials slated for June 13th and July 25th. (more…)

Tasca Goes Full-On Speed Merchant In Fast Thursday Bradenton Qualifying

by Lou ModestinoFebruary 12, 2024

Bob Tasca III couldn’t contain his enthusiasm. And regardless of what happened the night before with two blockbuster speed runs being disallowed in Top Fuel, Tasca knew his team had pulled off quite the feat as he drove to the provisional No. 1 qualifier during the first day of qualifying at the PRO Superstar Shootout. (more…)

Fan-Favorite Run-What-U-Brung Up Next for Thunder Road’s Final Thursday of the Season

by Lou ModestinoAugust 23, 2023

Barre, VT — After stellar racing highlighted the FloRacing reels on Sunday, Thunder Road turns around and returns to racing for the final Thursday-night program of the season on Jet Service Envelope/Accura Printing Night on August 24th. Featuring the fan-favorite Run-What-U-Brung spectator drags, Jet Service/Accura Printing night is annually circled on everyone’s calendar in Central Vermont as THE can’t-miss Thursday night at Thunder Road and 2023 will prove no different. (more…)

Thunder Road’s Road Warriors Ready for 50-Lap Nolato Night Challenge on Thursday

by MikeAugust 9, 2023

Barre, VT — After the wild and wacky, fan-favorite Enduro 200 on Sunday, Thunder Road returns to regular service this Thursday, August 10th for Nolato GW Night. Headlined by the 5th annual Burnett Scrap Metals Road Warrior Challenge, Nolato Night will continue championship racing action for the Maplewood/Irving Oil Late Models, Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel Flying Tigers and the rk Miles Street Stocks as they contest their second round of the three-in-a-row Triple Crown! (more…)

New Season of SRX Series Racing Brings “Thursday Night Thunder” Back to ESPN Beginning July 13

by Lou ModestinoJuly 10, 2023

Kicking off six consecutive Thursday nights of prime time racing action, the Superstar Racing Experience (SRX) Series makes its debut on ESPN on Thursday, July 13, at 9 p.m. ET, bringing “Thursday Night Thunder” back to ESPN. The Camping World SRX Series pits champion-level drivers from different racing series against each other in identically-prepared race cars, competing on some of America’s iconic short tracks. (more…)

Race Of Champions Modified Series Ready To Return To Lancaster Motorplex For The Ol’ Boy Cup V On Thursday, June 29, 2023

by MikeJune 27, 2023

Lancaster N.Y. – (June 26, 2023) – The Race of Champions Modified Series will make its first of three visits of the 2023 season at Lancaster Motorplex this coming Thursday, June 29, 2023 for the running of Ol’ Boy Cup V. The Ol’ Boy Cup has become a tradition for Race of Champions Modified Series participants.

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NEAR Nostalgia Opens Iconic Thursday Night Thunder Road Racing on Casella Night

by Lou ModestinoJune 14, 2023

Barre, VT — It’s an annual tradition on Quarry Hill to welcome in the iconic weekly Thursday Night racing at Thunder Road with the sights and sounds of yesteryear courtesy of the New England Antique Racers (NEAR). Celebrating the venerable oval’s 64th season of racing, the flathead coupes, vintage modifieds and hard-charging American muscle machines invoke the feeling of years gone by, showcasing a love of racing in Central Vermont that goes all the way back to 1960.
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Rain Postpones Grandview Speedway Practice To Thursday, March 30

by MikeMarch 27, 2023

BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – With significant rain moving into the region during the late morning and early afternoon hours, and rain predicted to continue on and off throughout most of the day, Grandview Speedway track officials have been forced to postpone the scheduled Free-to-the-Public open practice session scheduled for Saturday, March 25. (more…)

East Coast Dirt Nationals Thursday Practice Sessions Get CURE Insurance Weekend In Trenton, NJ Off To Great Start

by MikeFebruary 24, 2023

Trenton, NJ – Practice for the 2023 East Coast Dirt Nationals Thursday was run off with two full sessions completed. Tim Buckwalter and Scott Kreutter were the two quickest.

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Iconic Thunder Road Earns SRX Race and Spot on ESPN Thursday Night Thunder

by Lou ModestinoDecember 22, 2022

Barre, VT — Officials are proud to announce the Superstar Racing Experience (SRX) is coming to the iconic Thunder Road International Speedbowl on Thursday, July 20th. The SRX Series will pit the best of multiple racing disciplines against one another in identical cars on six short tracks across the country live on ESPN’s reestablished Thursday Night Thunder.

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