New England Federal Credit Union Joins as Title Sponsor for the 44th Annual Labor Day Classic 200

New England Federal Credit Union Joins as Title Sponsor for the 44th Annual Labor Day Classic 200

Barre, VT — One of Thunder Road’s most iconic, and highest paying, races has received a new title sponsor for 2022. Williston, Vermont’s New England Federal Credit Union has signed on to bring the ACT Late Model Tour down for 200 laps of door-to-door action during the 44th annual Labor Day Classic.

Headquartered in Williston, New England Federal Credit Union (NEFCU) serves the communities of twelve Vermont counties: Addison, Bennington, Caledonia, Chittenden, Franklin, Grand Isle, Lamoille, Orange, Rutland, Washington, Windham, and Windsor; and four counties in New Hampshire: Cheshire, Grafton, Merrimack, and Sullivan.

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Over $100,000 Purse on Tap to Celebrate the 60th Vermont Milk Bowl

Over $100,000 Purse on Tap to Celebrate the 60th Vermont Milk Bowl

Barre, VT — The 60th Vermont Milk Bowl presented by Northfield Savings Bank just got even more exciting after officials announced today that the purse for the iconic event has swelled to over $100,000. Along with an increase for top finishers and in lap money, the Milk Bowl qualifying ‘Triple-50’ heat races will once again feature a separate purse structure for the top ten runners. Two possible bonuses and contingency partners have also come together to help celebrate the 60th Vermont Milk Bowl to the tune of a $103,100 total posted awards.

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Looking Ahead: 5 Thunder Events to Look Forward to in 2022

Looking Ahead: 5 Thunder Events to Look Forward to in 2022

We’ve taken a look back at some of the most memorable events in 2021. Now it’s time to look ahead toward 2022! Every event at Thunder Road this year is going to stand out in some way — but here are five that we think people will still be talking about next offseason, too. Once you’ve seen our picks, let us know: what events are YOU looking forward to most?

(NOTE: Events are listed in chronological order.)

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