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Myers Champion Crowned with Cody Chevrolet-Cadillac Flying Tiger 100 Lapper At Thunder Road

by Lou ModestinoAugust 3, 2022

Barre, VT — The first Thunder Road champion of the season will be crowned this Thursday night as part of a jam-packed Cody Chevrolet-Cadillac night on August 4th. It’s the final round of the Myers Container Service Flying Tiger Triple Crown and the 2022 edition is going out in style with the Cody Chevrolet-Cadillac 100, the longest race of the season for the Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel Flying Tigers! All Thunder Road divisions will be on the track, and on the front stretch for the rescheduled Times Argus Autograph Session! (more…)

Rain Postpones WDEV/Calkins Night to New Friday, September 9th Date

by Lou ModestinoJuly 29, 2022

Barre, VT — With thunderstorms and rain moving into Central Vermont early this afternoon and lasting after tonight’s scheduled Post Time, Thunder Road officials have made the difficult decision to postpone tonight’s events to the new date of Friday, September 9th. New to the 2022 Thunder Road schedule is the WDEV/Calkins Portable Toilets Championship Night for the Maplewood/Irving Oil Late Models, Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel Flying Tigers and rk Miles Street Stocks on Friday, September 9th. (more…)

Annual Port-a-Potty Grand Prix to Close Out the Month of July at Thunder Road

by Lou ModestinoJuly 27, 2022

Barre, VT — The sights and sounds of Barre’s Thunder Road returns this Thursday, July 28thwith the annual WDEV/Calkins Portable Toilets Night. Along with championship action for the Maplewood/Irving Oil Late Models, Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel Flying Tigers and rk Miles Street Stocks, the Burnett Scrap Metals also return to the stage for their part in the most amazing feat of athletic skill in motorsports – the iconic Port-a-Potty Grand Prix! (more…)

Pelkey Doubles Up with Consecutive Times Argus Midseason Championships At Thunder Road

by Lou ModestinoJuly 25, 2022

Barre, VT — Graniteville’s Christopher Pelkey used the outside groove at Thunder Road on Thursday to take down his second consecutive Times Argus Midseason Championship. In all, Pelkey doubled down on the iconic race win along with double the points and double the cash, courtesy of our Streaming Partners at FloRacing. Rookie Kaiden Fisher and veteran four-cylinder aces Josh Lovely and Frank Putney also doubled down on Times Argus Midseason Championships night. (more…)

Times Argus Midseason Championships Highlight Busy July at Thunder Road

by Lou ModestinoJuly 21, 2022

Barre, VT — The time has come to ring in a 31-year-old tradition at Thunder Road with the return of the Times Argus Midseason Championships. Along with the glory of being crowned the Midseason Champion, double points are on the line along with added distances and double the purse, courtesy of our streaming partners at FloRacing. (more…)

Corliss Cashes in for a Three-Peat in Vermont Lottery Governor’s Cup 150

by Lou ModestinoJuly 16, 2022

Barre, VT — Even after taking a restful partial season in 2022, three-time ‘King of the Road’ Jason Corliss returned to his roots at Barre’s Thunder Road and once again stood victorious before the large crowd on hand for the 43 Vermont Governor’s Cup presented by the Vermont Lottery. Waterbury Center’s Tanner Woodard and Williamstown’s Josh Lovely also made the thrilling trip to Thunder Road victory lane. (more…)

It’s the Showdown of the Summer Season at the 43rd Vermont Governor’s Cup At Thunder Road

by Lou ModestinoJuly 13, 2022

Barre, VT — The time has finally come for Thunder Road’s epic summer showdown with the 43rd Vermont Governor’s Cup presented by the Vermont Lottery. The Maplewood/Irving Oil Late Models that call the Barre high banks home are ready to defend their home turf against NASCAR Cup Series Champion Brad Keselowski! (more…)

Fisher Makes First Win Count, Taking Myers Tiger Triple Crown Series Victory At Thunder Road

by Lou ModestinoJuly 11, 2022

Barre, VT — The third event in seven days at Thunder Road brought with it the second round of the Myers Container Service Flying Tiger Triple Crown Series and serious point battles on the track for the three top divisions. Yet another first-time winner was crowned at ‘The Road’ in just a four-day stretch as three drivers returned triumphant to the winners circle. (more…)

Round #2 for the Myers Triple Crown Set as 3rd Thunder Road Event in 7 Days

by Lou ModestinoJuly 7, 2022

Barre, VT — To wrap up the grueling Independence Day stretch of three events in seven days at Thunder Road International Speedbowl, the Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel Flying Tigers come up on the all-important, extra distance Round Two of the Myers Container Service Triple Crown Series. (more…)

Adam Maynard Nabs First Flying Tiger Win in 20+ Year Career on Preston’s Kia Night at Thunder Road

by Lou ModestinoJuly 5, 2022

Barre, VT — Over 90 cars in four separate classes entered the Thunder Road pit area on Sunday to help Preston’s Kia mark the Independence Day holiday. Just four of those drivers left the gates, following yet another fantastic display of fireworks courtesy of East Montpelier’s Northstar, victors among their competitors with all putting on a stellar show for the capacity crowd and those at home watching on FloRacing. (more…)