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Trophy Cup champion to receive a commemorative 14k solid gold ring

Trophy Cup champion to receive a commemorative 14 karat solid gold ring By Gary Thomas Tulare, CA…With the 28th Trophy Cup ready to tackle Thunderbowl Raceway next week Promoter Steve Faria has announced an extra special perk that will go to the overall point champion at the event. The driver who wins the overall title at the Abreu Vineyards Trophy Cup presented by Rudeen Racing already goes home with $28,000 in weekend earnings. Thanks to Steve Faria, they will also take home [...]

October 10, 2022

Thunderbowl Raceway hosts the Dennis Roth Classic on October 15th

The Dennis Roth Classic invades Thunderbowl Raceway on Saturday October 15th! The NARC King of the West feature will dish out $8,300-to-win/ $830-to-start! Also competing are the Kings of the Thunder Winged 360 Sprint Cars. Adult Grandstand: $30 Adult Bleacher: $25 Seniors Grandstand: $28 Seniors Bleacher: $23 Kids 6-12 Grandstand: $15 Kids 6-12 Bleacher: $13 Kids 5 & Under: FREE Adult Pit Pass: $45 Tim Holland Image

October 6, 2022

Trophy Cup 28 & Dennis Roth Classic Fast Approaching at the Thunderbowl

Abreu Vineyards Trophy Cup 28 presented by Rudeen Racing fast approaching at Thunderbowl Raceway By Gary Thomas Tulare, CA – September 21, 2022…The most anticipated period of the season at Thunderbowl Raceway is fast approaching with the Abreu Vineyards Trophy Cup 28 presented by Rudeen Racing ready to invade Tulare on October 20th, 21st and 22nd. Something sure to add intrigue this year will be the fresh new show one weekend prior, with the inaugural “Dennis Roth Classic” occurring on Saturday October [...]

September 21, 2022

Trophy Cup Tickets Available by Phone or at the Gate During Event

Tickets for the Abreu Vineyards Trophy Cup 28 presented by Rudeen Racing can be purchased ahead of time by calling 559-688-0909. There are no online sales available. Tickets can also be purchased at the gate during the event. The dates for this years Trophy Cup are Thursday, Friday and Saturday October 20, 21 and 22 We hope to see you there!

July 27, 2022

Drought, water restrictions and tire shortage force Hanford/ Tulare cancelation for July 8 & 9

Drought, water restrictions and tire shortage initiate Hanford/ Tulare cancelation for July 8th and 9th Tulare, CA…Keller Auto Speedway in Hanford and Stone Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare have been forced to cancel next weeks double header, previously scheduled for July 8th and 9th, due to drought and water restrictions in the Central Valley, along with the current tire supply issues. Both nights were set to feature the USAC/CRA Wingless 410s and Kings of Thunder Winged 360 Sprint Cars. Unfortunately, there will [...]

July 1, 2022

Kings of Thunder Winged 360 Sprint Cars return to Tulare this Saturday

This Saturday we’re excited to host the Kings of Thunder Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Western RaceSavers, West Coast Sport Compacts and Legends of Kearney Bowl! Adult Grandstand: $25 Adult Bleacher: $20 Seniors Grandstand: $23 Seniors Bleacher: $18 Kids 6-12 Grandstand: $13 Kids 6-12 Bleacher: $10 Kids 5 & Under: FREE Adult Pit Pass: $45 Gates Open: 4:00pm Hot Laps: 5:00pm Time Trials: 6:00pm Racing Starts: 7:00pm

May 17, 2022

The NARC Fujitsu 410 Sprint Cars blast into Thunderbowl Raceway Friday for the Murphy

TULARE AND HANFORD WELCOME NARC FOR PETER MURPHY CLASSIC (5/9/22) Sacramento, CA … This weekend will bring a double dose of the NARC Fujitsu General 410 Sprint Cars as the series will compete on both nights of the highly anticipated Peter Murphy Classic, Friday, May 13th at Tulare’s Thunderbowl Raceway and the $11,000 to win finale at Hanford’s Keller Auto Speedway on Saturday, May 14th. This year marks the eighth edition of the popular staple of the California sprint car circuit. [...]

May 9, 2022

Thunderbowl Raceway welcomes Sprint Car Challenge Tour this Friday May 13th

Sprint Car Challenge Tour set for a Central Valley double at Peter Murphy Classic By Gary Thomas Tulare, CA – May 10, 2022…The Sprint Car Challenge Tour presented by Elk Grove Ford and Abreu Vineyards is locked and loaded to take part in both nights of the “Peter Murphy Classic” this Friday and Saturday. The event has become one of the more anticipated weekends of competition all season long in Central California. The Sprint Car Challenge Tour presented by Elk Grove Ford [...]

May 8, 2022

Loaded month of racing at Thunderbowl Raceway begins this Saturday April 30

Tulare Thunderbowl Raceway begins a loaded stretch this Saturday By Gary Thomas Tulare, CA…Things are set to pick up at Stone Chevrolet Buick GMC Thunderbowl Raceway as a string of events packed with variety all gets underway this Saturday with a four-division card, headlined by the Kings of Thunder Winged 360 Sprint Cars. The next month will see Thunderbowl Raceway host five nights of racing, featuring everything from Winged Sprint Cars to IMCA Modifieds to Stock Cars. It all fires-off this Saturday with [...]

April 24, 2022

KOT Winged 360 Sprints, Western RaceSavers and IMCA Stock Cars converge in Tulare Friday

Kings of Thunder Winged 360 Sprint Cars back at Thunderbowl Raceway on Friday By Gary Thomas Tulare, CA…The busiest stretch of the season at Stone Chevrolet Buick GMC Thunderbowl Raceway continues this Friday with a three-division program on tap at the Tulare, California based one-third mile clay oval. The Kings of Thunder Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Western RaceSaver Sprints and IMCA Stock Cars will all converge at the facility. It marks the second consecutive weekend that the Thunderbowl and nearby Keller Auto [...]

April 5, 2022