Thunder Road Moving Ahead with Milk Bowl Friday Program

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Barre, VT — After consulting with various weather forecasters, Thunder Road officials have elected to move ahead with the Mekkelsen RV Milk Bowl Friday program on Friday, October 2 as originally planned.

The event is currently slated for a 6:00pm post time with a Maplewood/Irving Oil Late Model open practice from 12:30 to 3:00pm. The schedule is subject to change pending further developments. Further updates will be posted at www.thunderroadvt.com and on the track’s social media pages.

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Top Open-Wheel Racers Preparing for World Series Modified, 350 Super Opens

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Top Open-Wheel Racers Preparing for World Series Modified, 350 Super Opens

Thompson, CT – Some of the top open-wheel racers from throughout the Northeast are getting ready for two major open events as part of the 58th Annual Sunoco World Series of Speedway Racing at Connecticut’s Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park. The Budweiser Modified Open and 350 Supermodified Open on Saturday, October 10 have big prizes up for grabs and big names ready to chase them.

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Touring Series Divisions Invading Sunoco World Series at Thompson Speedway

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Touring Series Divisions Invading Sunoco World Series at Thompson Speedway

Thompson, CT – While 19 different divisions get ready to battle in the 58th annual Sunoco World Series at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park, October 9-11, there is quite the group of variety of race cars planned for fans. There will be a mix of touring series divisions, local classes and open shows to make up three days of racing, with everything from Modifieds, to Midgets, Late Models, Mini Stocks and more.

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NSN Expanding Milk Bowl Coverage with Five-Camera Broadcast

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NSN Expanding Milk Bowl Coverage with Five-Camera Broadcast

picture. If there is a crash or important pass and the live camera misses it, one of the other four cameras will almost certainly capture it, letting fans see exactly what happened.

"We are excited to unveil this enhanced level of broadcast to the Thunder Road fans,” NSN Operations Manager Kevin Trask said. “The multi-angle replay has been well received whenever we use it. Thank you to Wes Ward Auto Repair for sponsoring this feature. We have enjoyed working with everyone at Thunder Road this year, and we hope the fans enjoy this expanded coverage to end the season!"

Those who tune in to NSN’s broadcast get to watch some of the biggest names in ACT-type Late Model racing fight for the right to kiss the cow. Newly crowned Thunder Road “King of the Road” Jason Corliss, defending Milk Bowl winner Bobby Therrien, Midsummer Classic 250 winner Dillon Moltz, American-Canadian Tour (ACT) standout Ryan Kuhn, and two-time Thunder Road champion Scott Dragon are just a handful of the top racers who have entered the 58th Milk Bowl.

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Sunoco Back on Board as World Series Presenting Sponsor

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Sunoco Back on Board as World Series Presenting Sponsor

Budweiser, Boston Beer Company Sign on for Division Sponsorships

Thompson, CT – Officials from the American-Canadian Tour (ACT) and Pro All Stars Series (PASS) have announced the addition of several big sponsors for the 58th Annual World Series of Speedway Racing on October 9-11 at Connecticut’s Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park. Sunoco, Budweiser, and the Boston Beer Company are partnering with event promoters Cris Michaud and Tom Mayberry to help support the three-day racing festival.

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ISMA Big-Block Supermodifieds Return To Thompson for World Series

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ISMA Big-Block Supermodifieds Return To Thompson for World Series

Thompson, CT – Officials from the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) and American-Canadian Tour (ACT) announced today that the Big-Block Supermodifieds of the International Supermodified Association (ISMA) will be returning to Connecticut’s Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park for the 58th Annual World Series of Speedway Racing.

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Corliss, Therrien Both Ready for Another Piece of Milk Bowl History

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Corliss, Therrien Both Ready for Another Piece of Milk Bowl History

Barre, VT — When the 58th Vermont Milk Bowl presented by Northfield Savings Bank goes green at Barre’s Thunder Road on Sunday, October 4, two drivers will be on everyone’s short list of contenders. Barre’s Jason Corliss and Hinesburg’s Bobby Therrien have combined to win the last three Milk Bowls, making them the early favorites as “The Toughest Short Track Stock Car Race in North America” draws closer on the calendar.

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Big Money on the Line in ACT-Style Late Model Show at Thompson Speedway World Series

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Big Money on the Line in ACT-Style Late Model Show at Thompson Speedway World Series

Thompson, CT — Late Model drivers in New England won’t want to miss a big 50-lap feature as part of the 58th Annual World Series of Speedway Racing at Connecticut's Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park. On Saturday, October 10, some of the top competitors in ACT-style Late Models will bear down on the Thompson high-banks with more than $17,000 in total prize money on the line.

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Top Names, Local Heroes Add Names to Milk Bowl Entry List

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Top Names, Local Heroes Add Names to Milk Bowl Entry List

Barre, VT — The 58th Vermont Milk Bowl presented by Northfield Savings Bank is once again shaping up as the Northeast’s premier Late Model showcase. Well-known regional racers and local heroes are eagerly throwing their names into the hat for “The Toughest Short Track Stock Car Race in North America” at Barre’s Thunder Road on Sunday, October 4.

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