M&T Bank Newest Thunder Road Naming Sponsor for 2nd Tiger Triple Crown on June 29th

Barre, VT — Thunder Road officials are happy to announce a new partner in the 2023 season as M&T Bank has signed on to sponsor Round #2 of the Myers Container Flying Tiger Triple Crown on Thursday, June 29th. Along with having all four Thunder Road divisions on tap, June 29th is also an action-packed family fun day at the Central Vermont speed-plant with the annual Kids Rides scheduled and its Scout Night, all Scouts in uniform are admitted free!

Since acquiring former Vermont Milk Bowl headlining sponsor People’s United Bank last fall, M&T Bank has made it their duty to continue the positive legacy People’s United held in the New England community. M&T Bank sees itself as more than just a bank, but rather their first job is to help individuals, families, businesses and the communities they serve. M&T will continue to focus on delivering superior customer service and strong engagement in the communities they serve with over twenty locations in the Green Mountain State.

“We are excited to be back as a supporter of Thunder Road,” said Kathy Schirling, Vice President, Divisional Community Involvement Manager at M&T Bank. “Our employees are excited to be a part of a family friendly activity that is such a huge part of our Vermont community. We will be out in full force on June 29th for the Myers Container Triple Crown Series.”

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M&T Bank Night at Thunder Road on Thursday, June 29th will be headlined by Round #2 of the Myers Container Service Flying Tiger Triple Crown Series. The Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel Flying Tigers will go for 75-lap of heart-pounding action on the Barre highbanks and will be joined by the Maplewood/Irving Late Models, rk Miles Street Stocks and Burnett Scrap Metals Road Warriors. M&T Bank Night will also double the family fun with the annual Kids Rides on tap and Scout Night with all Scouts in Uniform admitted free!

Thunder Road opens with an epic 25th annual Community Bank N.A. lid-lifter weekend. It all starts with the Pro All Stars Series Super Late Models, Modifieds and R&R Street Stocks on Saturday, May 6th following the annual Thunder Road car show starting at 9:00am. Sunday, May 7th will feature the silver anniversary for the American-Canadian Tour Community Bank 150 plus the start of the championship season for the Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel Flying Tigers and rk Miles Street Stocks with the Burnett Scrap Metal Road Warriors in tow. 

For more information, contact the Thunder Road offices at (802) 244-6963, media@thunderroadvt.com, or visit www.thunderroadvt.com. You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @ThunderRoadVT.