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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

USAC/CRA Wingless 410 Sprint Cars tackle Thunderbowl Raceway on Saturday

USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS SET FOR HANFORD AND TULARE RETURN By Lance Jennings MARCH 30, 2022… After a hard fought battle at Perris, the AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint Cars are set for a rare doubleheader in Central California. Starting this Friday, April 1st, the non-winged 410 sprints will tackle the Keller Auto Speedway in Hanford for the fifth point race of the season. Promoted by Peter Murphy, the event will be the first of two appearances at the Kings County Fairgrounds after rain [...]

March 31, 2022

Faria Memorial next up at Thunderbowl Raceway on Saturday April 2nd

Thunderbowl Raceway hosts annual Faria Memorial on April 2nd By Gary Thomas Tulare, CA…After getting the season underway with the World of Outlaws recently Stone Chevrolet Buick GMC Thunderbowl Raceway will get back at it on Saturday April 2nd with the annual “Chris and Brian Faria Memorial.” The massive four-division program showcases the USAC/CRA Wingless 410 Sprint Cars, the Kings of Thunder Winged 360 Sprint Cars, the USAC Western States Midgets and Western RaceSaver 305s. The event has become a cornerstone of the [...]

March 16, 2022