One lucky racer chasing the 2020 New England Late Model Challenge Cup (NELMCC) presented by American Racer will have a big prize awaiting them at season’s end. The American-Canadian Tour (ACT), Crazy Horse Racing, and Port City Racecars have announced that a Port City ACT Late Model chassis will be awarded following the weekly racing program’s inaugural campaign.

Barre, VT – As any group of race fans what division they like best at a racetrack, and you’re likely to get a different answer from each of them. For many people at Thunder Road, though, the Burnett Scrap Metals Road Warriors are what make a night at the track worthwhile. The Road Warriors had another successful and fun season in 2019, showing why they’re one of the most popular entry-level divisions in the Northeast.

Barre, VT – After nearly two decades of tireless work in the racing industry, Justin St. Louis was recognized for that work this past November. The Bolton native received the Pete Hartt Memorial Media Award for his contributions to Thunder Road, the American-Canadian Tour, and the racing community as a whole.

This weekend, racing fans in Vermont can get an early start on the 2020 season. Race cars from Barre, VT’s Thunder Road and N. Woodstock, NH’s White Mountain Motorsports Park (WMMP) will be on display at the Berlin Mall Car Show in central Vermont this Friday, February 28 through Sunday, March 1.

Two important registration dates for American-Canadian Tour (ACT) competitors are fast approaching. The first two days of March are also the initial deadlines to reserve garage space at the Northeast Classic and enter the New England Late Model Challenge Cup (NELMCC) presented by American Racer.

Barre, VT – For the fourth time in the past 30 years, a member of the Pelkey family has been saluted for the progress they’ve made behind the wheel of a race car. Barre’s Jason Pelkey received the unexpected honor at the 2019 Thunder Road Banquet of Champions when he was presented with the track’s annual Most Improved Driver Award.

Barre, VT – Pittsfield’s Juan “Paco” Marshall has made big strides in his first two seasons behind the wheel of an Allen Lumber Street Stock at Thunder Road. However, it’s off the track where he has truly shined. Marshall’s all-around great attitude and joy for auto racing made him the winner of the 2019 Ed Carroll Memorial Sportsmanship Award.