Mitchell Faccinto wins Trophy Cup opener over the Scelzi boys

Faccinto Takes Cup Opener  by Ron Rodda Tulare, CA…Mitchell Faccinto led all 30 laps Thursday to take the $4000 winner’s check, but perhaps more importantly, earn 100 points towards his quest for a Trophy Cup title. Faccinto started on the pole in the 24-car grid after transferring from a B main with a fourth, the final transfer position. The A main inverted 12 by points which worked well for the former micro sprint racer. An 88 car field of winged 360s jammed the [...]

October 19, 2018
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Former winners of the Rico Abreu Racing Trophy Cup presented by Rudeen Racing

Former Rico Abreu Racing Trophy Cup presented by Rudeen Racing champions 1994 Ronnie Day 1995 Kevin Pylant 1996 Brent Kaeding 1997 Mark Kinser 1998 Brent Kaeding 1999 Brent Kaeding 2000 Tommy Tarlton 2001 Craig Stidham 2002 Tim Kaeding 2003 Steve Kent 2004 Jac Haudenschild 2005 Brent Kaeding 2006 Tim Kaeding 2007 Jason Meyers 2008 Brad Sweet 2009 Tim Kaeding 2010 Jonathan Allard 2011 Jac Haudenschild 2012 Jason Meyers 2013 Kyle Larson 2014 Willie Croft 2015 Bud Kaeding 2016 Shane Golobic 2017 Shane Golobic Photos courtesy of MM Racing Photos and Chucko’s Photos

October 16, 2018
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Thunderbowl Raceway hosts 25th Trophy Cup this Thursday-Saturday October 18-20

Rico Abreu Racing 25th Trophy Cup presented by Rudeen Racing fires-off Thursday at Merle Stone Chevrolet Thunderbowl Raceway By Gary Thomas Tulare, CA – October 15, 2018…Excitement and buzz is floating through the air as one of the biggest weeks in California Sprint Car racing has arrived, which means only one thing, it’s time for the 25th annual Trophy Cup at Merle Stone Chevrolet Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare. The Rico Abreu Racing Trophy Cup presented by Rudeen Racing is not only known [...]

October 15, 2018
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Terry McCarl & Carson Macedo add more star power to Trophy Cup October 18, 19 & 20

The top-two finishers in this years Knoxville Raceway 360 Nationals will both be hoping to claim their initial Trophy Cup championship next week! Altoona, Iowa’s Terry McCarl captured his fifth career Knoxville 360 Nationals title in August, while Lemoore, California’s own Carson Macedo snagged second. Both will be contenders at the Rico Abreu Racing 25th Trophy Cup presented by Rudeen Racing. Tickets continue to be on sale for the Rico Abreu Racing 25th annual Trophy Cup presented by Rudeen Racing [...]

October 11, 2018
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Tanner Thorson and Kyle Hirst two more of the Trophy Cup favorites in search of 1st title

Tanner Thorson and Kyle Hirst will be two of the favorites at the Rico Abreu Racing 25th Trophy Cup presented by Rudeen Racing on October 18, 19 and 20! Hirst currently sits atop both the King of the West-NARC and Sprint Car Challenge Tour standings with 12 overall wins in 2018, while Thorson has snagged 10 victories this season. Tickets continue to be on sale for the Rico Abreu Racing 25th annual Trophy Cup presented by Rudeen Racing with all [...]

October 8, 2018
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Recent World of Outlaws winner Gio Scelzi looks to bring home the Trophy Cup

Sixteen-year-old Gio Scelzi became the youngest winner in World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series history last weekend when he claimed opening night of the Williams Grove National Open! The Fresno racer will now look to bring home the $25,000 top prize at the Rico Abreu Racing 25th Trophy Cup presented by Rudeen Racing on October 18, 19 and 20! Scelzi also won opening night of the Peter Murphy Classic this season.  Tickets continue to be on sale for the [...]

October 4, 2018
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Rico Abreu Racing 25th Trophy Cup presented by Rudeen Racing fast approaching at Thunderbowl Raceway

Rico Abreu Racing 25th Trophy Cup presented by Rudeen Racing fast approaching at Thunderbowl Raceway By Gary Thomas Tulare, CA – September 24, 2018…The biggest event of the season at Merle Stone Chevrolet Thunderbowl Raceway is less than a month away with the much-anticipated Rico Abreu Racing 25th annual Trophy Cup presented by Rudeen Racing ready to invade Tulare on October 18, 19 and 20.    The Trophy Cup has catapulted itself into being one of the premier Winged Sprint Car showcases in [...]

September 25, 2018
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October 18, 19 and 20 Trophy Cup Update from Founder Dave Pusateri

Trophy Cup Update From Dave Pusateri: The $200,000 Trophy Cup if now completely Full. $25,000. To win and $5,000 just to start the Saturday finale.  This event has many things to participant in after the  Checkered flag falls and during the day. Thursday is chili dog night,  Along with razor bike racing. Friday morning is breakfast Friday night is Fiesta Night tacos and burritos along with dancing with the stars. Saturday noon Spaghetti, salad and dessert with corn hole tournament And pie cow bingo. All food is [...]

June 19, 2018
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GUARDINO SHINES AT TULARE’S FARIA MEMORIAL

GUARDINO SHINES AT TULARE’S FARIA MEMORIAL By Lance Jennings JUNE 4, 2018… After a torrid battle with Max Adams, Tristan Guardino (Fremont, California) emerged victorious at last Saturday’s “Chris & Brian Faria Memorial.” For Guardino, the $1,500 USAC West Coast Sprint Car triumph marked his fourth career triumph and his first win at Tulare’s Merle Stone Chevrolet Thunderbowl Raceway. Adams, hard charger “Hollywood” Danny Faria Jr., point leader Austin Liggett, and Jace Vander Weerd followed Tristan to the checkered flags. Starting on [...]

June 6, 2018
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