Vermont Agency of Transportation Ready for Big Summer at Thunder Road

AOT Set to Headline Tiger $2k Special on September 11 & Street Stock Triple Crown!

Barre, VT – Thunder Road Officials announced today an expansive partnership with the Vermont Agency of Transportation for the 2025 season at the Nation’s Site of Excitement. The Agency of Transportation has thrown support behind the Tiger $2k Special on Thursday, September 11 as well as the Street Stock Triple Crown, a three-in-a-row series for the four-cylinder masters on July 31, August 3 and August 7.

The Vermont Agency of Transportation (AOT) plans, develops, implements and manages a statewide transportation network - including roads, bridges, railroads, airports, park-and-rides, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and public transportation facilities and services.

AOT is a rewarding and exciting place to work, with so many different positions and opportunities to grow and learn. Our huge team of dedicated, hard-working people together create a positive work culture that encourages professional development and innovation. What’s more, the State of Vermont offers excellent benefits. To learn more about career opportunities at AOT visit https://vtrans.vermont.gov/aot-recruitment.

The AOT Tiger $2k is Thunder Road’s newest tradition beginning in 2025! The 100-lap showdown for the Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel Flying Tigers on Thursday, September 11 will award $2,000 to the winner with an increased purse on the line.

Alan Ward photo

Alan Ward photo

The AOT Street Stock Triple Crown also returns for it’s third annual battle of the rk Miles Street Stocks in three distinct events on the 2025 calendar starting on WDEV / Calkins Portable Toilets Night on July 31. The VTrans Triple Crown continues with a quick turn-around for the Bolduc Metal Recycling 50-lap Special on Enduro Sunday, August 3 and wrapping up on Five Star Roofing Night, Thursday, August 7.

“We’re very excited to announce such a sweeping partnership with AOT,” said Thunder Road general manager Cale King. “This whole plan came about very quickly and we’re happy to help the Agency of Transportation get their message out and hopefully fill their recruitment needs!”

The season kicks off the following day, May 4, with the 27th annual Community Bank, n.a. 150 for the American-Canadian Tour and the start of track championship racing for the Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel Flying Tigers, rk Miles Street Stocks and the non-point Burnett Scrap Metals Road Warriors!

Get the full 2025 Thunder Road Speedbowl schedule online at www.thunderroadvt.com and order your 2025 Season Passes and Official Apparel on the Thunder Road online store https://thunderroadvt.square.site/.

AOT is hiring in all areas today! Go online to https://vtrans.vermont.gov/aot-recruitment and see where you can join the AOT family!

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.