Thunder Road, Officials got a good look at what’s to come this summer last week when over 50 drivers attended Monday’s April 21 tire buy, making final preparations to their mounts after a long winter’s rest.
Rookies and veterans alike made the Monday afternoon trip to measure and choose the tires that most closely match their notebook from last year. Maplefields/Irving Late Model freshman Trevor Jaques and Kyle Streeter, Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel Flying Tiger first-timers Cam Powers and Brodie Frazier and rk Miles Street Stock rookies Jason Kirby, TJ Haggett, Jaiden Del Toro, Tyler Wheatley, and Keegan Tabor were among those leaning on veterans like Tommy ‘Thunder’ Smith, Shawn Fleury, Brian Hoar, and Mike Billado, among others, for whatever nuggets of wisdom they could pick up.
While teams make the final touches on their cars, so too do Thunder Road officials as they make the final preparations for opening day. Spring clean-up has been accelerated by a dryer-than-expected snow melt with fresh paint, banners and greenery installed in near record time.
“It’s always good to see everyone back at the track after a long winter, even if we don’t have cars going ‘round and ‘round just yet,” said Thunder Road general manager Cale King. “We’re close to finishing up here on Quarry Hill, just a couple more banners going up and some freshening up on the infield flower beds. We’re all looking forward to Community Bank opening weekend!”
The 66th season of racing at Barre’s Thunder Road kicks off with the annual Car Show and Practice Day on Saturday, May 3. The free-to-the-public Car Show begins at 9 a.m. and ends at noon with open practice running from 1 to 6:00 p.m.
The following day, Sunday, May 4, brings the 27th annual Community Bank, n.a. 150 for the Milton CAT 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! Grandstands open at 10 a.m. with Class Day Ceremonies at 12:55 p.m. and Post Time set for 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 4.
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/.
For more information, contact the Thunder Road offices at (802) 244-6963,
