Prescott Earns Powerhouse First Tiger Win, Switser and Putney Take 4-Cylinder Gold

Barre, VT — With 117 cars on hand for the 63rd Season Opener at Thunder Road International Speedbowl, 17 qualifying races were needed before the four feature races took the green creating some of the best stock car racing in the United States at the ‘Nation’s Site of Excitement.’ When all the dust settled Sunday afternoon, a first time winner stood amongst hardened veterans and the ‘King of Barre’ remained on his throne.

Barre, VT — Thunder Road has led a 62-year history of local Vermonters putting on one of the best shows in stock car racing every time the gates open at the end of Fisher Road. Sunday, May 1st will be no exception. For the Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel Flying Tigers and rk Miles Street Stocks, its go-time for the season-long points battle and a chance at a Community Bank bonus. For the Burnett Scrap Metal Road Warriors, it's time to see if their junkyard rigs will hold together till the end, leaving one happy camper with the big trophy in victory lane.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.