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Keller Auto Speedway and Thunderbowl Raceway to host five dual-track weekends in 2021

Keller Auto Speedway and Thunderbowl Raceway scheduled to host five dual-track weekends in 2021 By Gary Thomas Hanford, CA – December 19, 2020…Following a perseverance filled 2020 the hope for all is that matters get back to normal as much as possible this coming season in California. When it does dirt track fans and teams from the Central Valley will be in for a treat, as Keller Auto Speedway Promoter Peter Murphy and Thunderbowl Raceway Promoter Steve Faria are set to work [...]

December 19, 2020

Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare releases crowd pleasing schedule for 2021

Tulare Thunderbowl Raceway announces 2021 schedule of events By Gary Thomas Tulare, CA – November 25, 2020…After not holding a single event due to COVID-19 this year the Stone Chevrolet Buick GMC Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare is elated to present a schedule for 2021 that is sure to please fans and teams alike. The Tulare County Fairgrounds based venue will continue to operate as a special events facility with 10 total weekends of competition slated for this coming campaign. Highlights of the [...]

November 25, 2020

Thunderbowl Raceway forced to cancel the June 13 Chris & Brian Faria Memorial

The previously scheduled event for this Saturday June 13th at Thunderbowl Raceway has been canceled due to the continued COVID-19 situation. The speedway has not received permission yet from the State of California or the Tulare County Health Department to hold events.

June 9, 2020

Peter Murphy Classic weekend postponed

The upcoming Peter Murphy Classic scheduled for May 15th and 16th has been postponed with the continued stay at home/ social distancing measures in place due to Covid-19. There is a possibility that the event will be made up so stay tuned for possible announcements regarding a make up date.

May 6, 2020

May 2 event canceled

Due to the continued stay at home orders due to covid-19 the race this Saturday May 2nd is canceled.

May 1, 2020

First 3 races of Thunderbowl season canceled due to Corona Virus

Thunderbowl Raceway forced to cancel first three races due to Corona Virus outbreak Tulare, CA…The Public Health Department has conferred with Thunderbowl Raceway officials about the current Corona Virus outbreak and has ultimately forced the first three nights of scheduled racing to be canceled. The March 21st Kings of Thunder headlined event and the April 3rd and 4th World of Outlaws headlined event have been canceled. Updates on future events will be posted as soon as they become available. The next scheduled event will [...]

March 13, 2020

Thunderbowl Raceway Announces 2020 schedule

The Stone Chevrolet Buick GMC Tulare Thunderbowl Raceway will open the season on Saturday March 21st with an event headlined by the Kings of Thunder Winged 360 Sprint Cars. The facility continues to operate as a special events venue, working alongside nearby Keller Auto Speedway in Hanford. Here’s another look at the 2020 schedule: Stone Chevrolet Buick GMC Thunderbowl Raceway 2020 Schedule Saturday March 21: Kings of Thunder Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Western RaceSaver Sprints, IMCA Stock Cars, Legends of Kearney Bowl Friday April [...]

January 23, 2020

Rico Abreu sweeps the Trophy Cup en route to overall title

by Ron Rodda (Tulare, CA – 19 Oct) Rico Abreu did it all at the Trophy Cup when he won the Saturday night 50 lap main event along with the event championship, earning $26,000 for the three days of dominating sprint car racing. The final night of the Abreu Vineyards 26th Annual Trophy Cup Presented by Rudeen Racing assigns the top 48 point cars to a heat race. These very tough 10 lap races feature a complete inversion by points. The standard [...]

October 21, 2019

Razor Bike Racing Info for Trophy Cup

Driver and fan razor bike racing also returns this year after the races on both Thursday and Friday with tickets to compete available at the T-shirt booth or pit sign in booth. The cost is $20 a night to compete with all proceeds going to Make-A-Wish and is open to the first 60 people to sign up. The post-race parties start 20 minutes after the checkered flag with beer, water and soft drinks available for purchase inside. Thursday’s post race [...]

October 16, 2019

Updated Corn Hole Tournament Info for this Saturday

Updated cornhole tournament info from Kim Offill! Hey drivers and crew nembers read this! New for you this year! We will be holding 2 cornhole tournaments thanks to our generous sponsors. 1st tournament is for drivers and crew members only. It will begin at 11 am Saturday. I will have you back to your pit by 12:30! You must have a pit pass to participate. Sign up with me until the checkered flag Friday. I’m capping event at 16 teams. [...]

October 16, 2019