Preston’s Kia Prepared for Annual Independence Day Spectacular at Thunder Road

Preston’s Kia Prepared for Annual Independence Day Spectacular at Thunder Road

Barre, VT — Both Montpelier’s Preston’s Kia and Thunder Road officials are excitedly anticipating Thursday’s Independence Day showdown this Thursday, July 4 to celebrate the 248th birthday of these United States with the help of Northstar Fireworks set to provide Central Vermont’s Largest Fireworks Display! Race teams and fans alike are also looking forward to the Preston’s Kia Independence Day Spectacular with good, hardnosed racing on tap alongside the Fourth of July festivities!

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Sam Caron Goes Lights Out on Myers Container Round #1

Sam Caron Goes Lights Out on Myers Container Round #1

Barre, VT — Mother Nature allowed Thunder Road to return to world famous Thursday Night racing with plenty of spills, thrills and wins! Following the ever-popular Kids Rides, twenty-six Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel Flying Tigers competed for starting position in the first round of the Myers Container Service Triple Crown Series. Four drivers earned a +3 handicap through the heats to lead the field in their 75-lap feature.

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Myers Container Service Triple Crown Opener Headlines Popular Scout Night and Kid’s Rides

Myers Container Service Triple Crown Opener Headlines Popular Scout Night and Kid’s Rides

Barre, VT — After yet another week off due to severe thunderstorms, Thunder Road is ready to return in a big way this Thursday, June 27. Headlined by Round #1 of the Myers Container Service Triple Crown Series for the Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel Flying Tigers, this Thursday also serves as the popular return for two Thunder Road staples; the annual Kids Rides around the 1/4-mile highbanks and Scout Night, with all Scouts in Uniform admitted free!

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Wet Weather Forces Schedule Shake-Up for Thunder Road

Wet Weather Forces Schedule Shake-Up for Thunder Road

Barre, VT — Following the second weather-related postponement in three weeks at Thunder Road, officials have shaken up the schedule to accommodate Mother Nature. While the majority of the schedule remains in place, the 45th Vermont Governor’s Cup will now be contested on Thursday, July 11 with the addition of the Burnett Scrap Metals Road Warriors to make it a four-division card. Thursday, July 11th’s originally scheduled events, including the second round of the Myers Container Service Triple Crown have been moved to a new twilight Sunday special on August 11.

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Thunder Road Officials Release 2024 Bolduc Metal Recycling Enduro 200 Rules, Entry Form

Thunder Road Officials Release 2024 Bolduc Metal Recycling Enduro 200 Rules, Entry Form

Barre, VT — Thunder Road officials have released the updated rules and entry forms for the 40th annual Bolduc Metal Recycling Enduro 200 set for Sunday, August 4, rain or shine! ‘The People’s Race’ annually attracts nearly one hundred junkyard beauties to the Barre highbanks from across the United States in search of the $3,000 winner’s prize and a chance at immortality in one of Central Vermont’s most anticipated events of the summer!

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Threat of Severe Thunderstorms Postpones Thunder Road Vermont Governor’s Cup

Threat of Severe Thunderstorms Postpones Thunder Road Vermont Governor’s Cup

Barre, VT — After watching the weather over the last 48 hours, and seeking counsel with area meteorologists, Thunder Road officials have made the decision to postpone the 45th Vermont Lottery Governor’s Cup schedule of events to a later date that will be released by the Barre offices next week. With the forecast not only calling for thunderstorms but also a severe threat that includes high winds, concentrated lightning and the possibility of hail, officials felt their hands were tied once again by Mother Nature.

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