Mitchell and Knights Join Thunder Road Tech Inspection Staff

Mitchell and Knights Join Thunder Road Tech Inspection Staff

Barre, VT — Thunder Road officials are excited to announce that Butch Mitchell has joined on as the lead four-cylinder technical inspector for the rk Miles Street Stocks and Burnett Scrap Metals Road Warriors. American-Canadian Tour and White Mountain Motorsports Park Director of Competition Pete Knights will also join the Thunder Road staff alongside Chief Technical Inspector Chuck Beede and, his grandson, inspector Riley Laggner.

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NASCAR Champion Brad Keselowski Enters Vermont Lottery Governor’s Cup

NASCAR Champion Brad Keselowski Enters Vermont Lottery Governor’s Cup

Barre, VT — Thunder Road International Speedbowl has a long-standing tradition of inviting NASCAR Premier Series’ athletes to test out the Barre highbanks and the stiff competition that comes with the territory. Blue collar heroes like Ken Schrader and Kenny Wallace have both tested their metal at The Road, as have former drivers Clint Bowyer and David Ragan along with Cup Series Champions Tony Stewart and Kyle Busch. Most recently, Joe Gibbs Racing up-and-comer Christopher Bell and NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour champion Ryan Preece have both come seeking Thunder Road glory. Now, for the 43rd Vermont Lottery Governor’s Cup, comes yet another NASCAR Cup Series champion, and a NASCAR Cup Series car owner, Brad Keselowski!

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Vermont Department of Liquor and Lottery Pens Three-Year Deal with Thunder Road Governor’s Cup

Vermont Department of Liquor and Lottery Pens Three-Year Deal with Thunder Road Governor’s Cup

Barre, VT — The biggest event of the summer for the Maplewood/Irving Oil Late Models has received a new title sponsor for the next three years. After a nine-year hiatus, the Vermont Department of Liquor and Lottery returns to present the 43rd Vermont Governor’s Cup 150 on Thursday, July 14. One of the most iconic races in the state of Vermont, the Vermont Lottery Governor’s Cup annually serves as the opening event in the New England NASCAR weekend at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

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Rookies at ‘The Road’ – 2022 Edition

Rookies at ‘The Road’ – 2022 Edition

Barre, VT — Thunder Road International Speedbowl is ready for yet another strong roster of Rookies at The Road, ready to do battle in all divisions in 2022. As of publishing, the rk Miles Street Stock division is once again at the forefront with six rookies as of late, the Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel Flying Tigers are in close second with five registered rookies and the Maplewood Convenience/Irving Oil Late Models in third with at least two committed rookies for the upcoming season.

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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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