February 19, 2018

Unbuckled: Getting to Know Scott Dragon

February 19, 2018/ Cale King

Hometown: Milton, VT

Division: Maplewood/Irving Late Models

Car: Richard Green Trucking #16VT Chevrolet Impala

2017 Season: Finished 4th in Late Model points

What are your favorite non-racing hobbies?

Let me think here – do I have any? I have a lot of things I’m interested in, but I’ve also got kids that keep me really busy, and I do a lot of side work and projects on top of my full-time job, so I don’t really get to do a lot of the things I really like to do. When I finally get a free moment, I usually just sit down. (Laughs)

February 15, 2018

Crouch Elected to Vermont Sports Hall of Fame

February 15, 2018/ Cale King

Robbie Crouch, winner of some of the biggest races in the history of Thunder Road, has been elected to the Vermont Sports Hall of Fame. The organization recently announced that the Tampa, FL native and longtime Milton, VT resident will be a member of the Class of 2018.

February 12, 2018

Unbuckled: Getting to Know Stephen Martin

February 12, 2018/ Cale King

Hometown: Craftsbury Common, VT

Division: Allen Lumber Street Stocks

Car: Martin Motorsports #01 Ford Mustang

2017 Season: Finished 10th in Street Stock points; Street Stock Rookie of the Year

What are your favorite non-racing hobbies?

Working on the race cars, mostly. I also love hunting in-season. Me and dad both went up to Maine this year, and we both ended up getting deer within the first three days we were up there. That was pretty special for both of us, especially the first time going up. I spend a lot of time working in the garage as well, and I also play basketball.

February 09, 2018

Becker Files First Entry for Myers Container Service Triple Crown Series

February 09, 2018/ Cale King

After four years spent largely on the sidelines, Jeffersonville veteran Joey Becker is returning to competition at Thunder Road. The former Memorial Day Classic Champion has filed the first official entry for the Myers Container Service Triple Crown and will strap into the driver’s seat once again for the three-race series that will open as a part of a special Friday night event on Friday, June 8.

February 05, 2018

Unbuckled: Getting to Know Joe Steffen

February 05, 2018/ Cale King

Hometown: Grand Isle, VT

Division: Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel Flying Tigers

Car: Northern Coal & Oil #00 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

2017 Season: Finished 7th in Flying Tiger points (1 feature win)

What are your favorite non-racing hobbies?

Hunting, fishing, and boating – I like to get out on a boat on the lake every weekend that we can. I really like to get outdoors. During the summer, we spend a lot of time outside. We’re inside too much during the winter, so when it’s warm out, you’ve got to get outside.

February 01, 2018

Maplewood and Irving to Sponsor Thunder Road Late Model Division

February 01, 2018/ Cale King

Thunder Road officials announced today that they have signed a multi-year agreement with Maplewood Convenience Stores and Irving Oil to become the entitlement sponsors of the Thunder Road Late Model division. The agreement runs through the 2020 season and includes full naming rights to the track’s top auto racing class.

The Maplewood/Irving Late Models have been the lead division at Thunder Road since 1992 when the division was created. They were known at the time as the Late Model Sportsmen. The division competes under American-Canadian Tour (ACT) Late Model rules.

January 29, 2018

Unbuckled: Getting to Know Trampas Demers

January 29, 2018/ Cale King

Hometown: South Burlington, VT

Division: Thunder Road Late Models

Car: Jiffy Mart #85VT Chevrolet Impala

2017 Season: Finished 2nd in Late Model Points; won Vermont Governor’s Cup

What are your favorite non-racing hobbies?

My favorite hobbies are snowmobiling and flying airplanes and aviation. My dad and my grandfather got involved with aviation on the same day – I guess it would be the early ‘60s – and my grandmother became a pilot as well. When I was 16 I solo’ed (flew solo) and when I was 17 I got my pilot’s license. I’ve been doing it ever since. It’s another pastime or enjoyment to take your mind away from work and things like that.