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Carson Macedo sweeps Thunderbowl with USAC and Kings of Thunder 360s

Carson Macedo sweeps the Thunderbowl By Richie Murray Tulare, California (November 20, 2024)………Sometimes, when you feel like you’re down and out, the one thing you really need to keep you going is a little boost. Carson Macedo knows the feeling after a frantic late-race sequence saw him leading on one lap, then thinking his race was over the next lap before getting hit by another car, then charging his way back to the front and into victory lane during Wednesday night’s USAC [...]

November 21, 2024

Best of both worlds finishes off Thunderbowl Raceway season

Race fans will be treated to an outstanding double header program on Wednesday November 20th with the USAC NOS Energy Drink National Midgets and Kings of Thunder Winged 360 Sprint Cars. Ticket Booth opens at 2pm Front Gate opens at 4pm Cars hit the track at 5pm with Hot Laps, Qualifying and Racing to follow. Tickets are available at the gate on race day.

November 15, 2024

Thunderbowl closes season with USAC National Midgets & Kings of Thunder Winged 360s

It’s been 14 years since the USAC NOS Energy Drink Midget National Championship last paid a visit to Tulare, California’s Thunderbowl Raceway. For the first time since that night in 2010, the series returns for round two of the seven-race California swing on Wednesday, November 20. Just one driver from that night’s lineup all those years ago is expected to be among this year’s crop of contenders. That’s Zach Daum, a seventh place feature finisher with the series at Tulare in [...]

November 13, 2024

USAC National Midgets & KOT Winged 360s set for Wednesday November 20

The USAC NOS Energy Drink National Midgets make their first Thunderbowl Raceway appearance in 14 years coming up on Wednesday November 20th. Also competing during the Wednesday spectacle will be the Kings of Thunder Winged 360 Sprint Cars. Tickets can be purchased at the gate on race day! The night of hard hitting action marks the Thunderbowl season finale for 2024.

November 5, 2024

Special Events Taking Place at Trophy Cup 30 this weekend

Thursday Post-Race: Taco Night presented by Steve Faria, owner of 9 Iron Bar & Grill and The Tulare Golf Course Friday Post-Race: BBQ Night presented by High Five Pizza and Catering Saturday Pre-Race: Spaghetti Feed presented by Steve Faria, owner of 9 Iron Bar & Grill and The Tulare Golf Course

October 15, 2024

Trophy Cup 30 launches Thursday at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare

Trophy Cup 30 launches Thursday at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare By Gary Thomas Tulare, CA – October 14, 2024…Eagerness 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 Trophy Cup 30 at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare. The Abreu Vineyards Trophy Cup presented by Rudeen Racing is not just known for featuring some of the best racing seen all year, but it’s also well regarded for [...]

October 13, 2024

NARC 410 Sprint Cars charge into Thunderbowl for Faria Memorial

THUNDERBOWL RACEWAY HOSTS NARC SPRINT CARS FOR RESCHEDULED CHRIS & BRIAN FARIA MEMORIAL ON SATURDAY (10/7/24 – Ben Deatherage) Tulare, CA … The cars and stars of the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series are gearing up for their final appearance at Thunderbowl Raceway in 2024 with the highly anticipated running of the Chris & Brian Faria Memorial. This is the last chance to witness the 900+ horsepower machines tear up the monster cushion “claymaker” factory facility this season. “Tulare’s been one [...]

October 7, 2024

SCCT 360 Sprint Cars amped for Thunderbowl Raceway Saturday

SCCT set for penultimate race of the season Saturday at Thunderbowl Raceway By Gary Thomas Tulare, CA…Fresh off an exciting race in Hanford last week the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour ventures back down to the Central Valley for the Chris & Brian Faria Memorial this Saturday at Tulare Thunderbowl Raceway. It will be the penultimate show of the SCCT campaign and the first visit to Tulare since 2022. The action-packed evening of racing is the final opportunity for drivers [...]

October 7, 2024

Trophy Cup 30 fast approaching at Thunderbowl Raceway

Trophy Cup 30 fast approaching at Thunderbowl Raceway By Gary Thomas Tulare, CA – September 25, 2024…The massive stretch of events at Thunderbowl Raceway continues next month with Abreu Vineyards Trophy Cup 30 presented by Rudeen Racing fast approaching on October 17th, 18th and 19th. Something sure to add even more intrigue this year will be the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series and Sprint Car Challenge Tour 360 headlined show on Saturday October 12th. The event held during the weekend before [...]

September 24, 2024

Tickets available at the gate for Dennis Roth Classic

As Thunderbowl Raceway gears up for this weekend’s Dennis Roth Classic, track officials wanted to remind everyone that tickets must now be purchased at the gate. The ticket trailer will open at 2pm on both Friday and Saturday. There will be plenty of Grandstand and Bleacher tickets available. The event will not sell out. Bleachers are general admission seating.

September 18, 2024