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
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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
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The Greatest Show on Dirt Returns to Tulare this Friday and Saturday

The inaugural World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series event at Stone Thunderbowl Raceway occurred in September of 2003 when 20-time series champion Steve Kinser scored victory over Tim Shaffer and Jason Meyers. Apart from 2006 (and due to Covid the last two years) the “Greatest Show on Dirt” has competed at the venue every year since. This weekend’s event also features the Western RaceSaver 305 Sprints on Friday and the Kings of Thunder Winged 360 Sprint Cars [...]

March 9, 2022
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Kings of Thunder Winged 360s make Tulare season debut this Saturday

The Kings of Thunder Winged 360 Sprint Cars make their first of seven season appearances at Thunderbowl Raceway this Saturday March 12th. Included on the schedule this year is a co-sanctioned event with the Sprint Car Challenge Tour during opening night of the “Peter Murphy Classic” on May 13th. Tickets are on sale for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series event this weekend on March 11th and 12th and can be acquired by calling 559-688-0909. All [...]

March 8, 2022
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World of Outlaws and more invade Thunderbowl Raceway this Friday and Saturday

World of Outlaws and more converge at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare this weekend By Gary Thomas Tulare, CA – March 7, 2022…It’s been an annual tradition to host a World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series double-header in the early season at Stone Chevrolet Buick GMC Thunderbowl Raceway. For the first time since 2019 however, that will ultimately come to fruition this Friday and Saturday. In what seems like yesterday it is nearing 20-years since the World of Outlaws NOS [...]

March 6, 2022
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Tulare and Hanford postpone USAC events scheduled for this weekend

Stone Chevrolet Buick GMC Thunderbowl Raceway and Keller Auto Speedway postpone this weekend’s events due to weather Tulare, CA…Officials with Stone Chevrolet Buick GMC Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare and Keller Auto Speedway in Hanford have announced the USAC events scheduled for this Friday and Saturday have been postponed due to the impending weather forecast. With an 80% of rain on Friday and continuing precipitation Saturday, coupled with people traveling from long distance and the price of fuel, the decision was made [...]

March 3, 2022
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USAC/CRA, USAC Western States Midgets and RaceSaver Sprints open Tulare season Friday

USAC/CRA SPRINT CARS EYE TULARE AND HANFORD RETURN   By Lance Jennings   MARCH 1, 2022… The cars and stars of the AMSOIL USAC/CRA Sprint Car Series are set for a rare doubleheader in Central California. Starting this Friday, March 4th, the non-winged 410 sprints will tackle the Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare for their first of three stops in 2022.   Promoted by Steve Faria, the fourth point race will also feature the USAC Western States and Bay Cities Racing Association (BCRA) Midgets, along with [...]

March 2, 2022
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Thunderbowl Raceway releases 2022 schedule of events

Stone Chevrolet Buick GMC Thunderbowl Raceway releases 2022 racing schedule By Gary Thomas Tulare, CA – December 15, 2021…The Stone Chevrolet Buick GMC Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare has announced its 2022 schedule of events, as always putting a focus on special shows throughout the season. Fifteen nights of action will be featured at the Tulare County Fairgrounds based one-third mile clay oval this coming year. The facility will once again work closely with nearby Keller Auto Speedway in Hanford, including a total [...]

December 14, 2021
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Keller Auto Speedway and Thunderbowl Raceway to host six dual-track weekends

Keller Auto Speedway in Hanford announces 2022 schedule of events By Gary Thomas Hanford, CA – December 14, 2021…Entering its third season under the management of Peter Murphy Racing LLC the Hanford, California based Keller Auto Speedway has released its 2022 schedule of events. Working closely together with nearby Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, the Keller Auto Speedway will again see an emphasis on special events throughout the campaign. During the course of the season there will be a total of six combo [...]

December 13, 2021
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Top-30 in final Trophy Cup points

Top-30 in Trophy Cup points from this past weekend:   1. Michael Buddy Kofoid ($27,000 in weekend winnings) 2. Colby Copeland ($13,100 in weekend winnings) 3. D.j. Netto ($11,600 in weekend winnings) 4. Corey Day ($9,100 in weekend winnings) 5. Tanner Carrick ($7,800 in weekend winnings) 6. Ryan Timms 7. Anthony Macri 8. Justin Sanders 9. Shane Golobic 10. Mitchell Faccinto 11. Cole Macedo 12. Sean Becker 13. Cory Eliason 14. Rico Abreu 15. Tyler Courtney 16. Kyle Hirst 17. Tim Kaeding 18. Justyn Cox 19. Chase Randall 20. Robbie Price 21. Jake Andreotti 22. Ryan Bernal 23. Kaleb Montgomery 24. Dominic Scelzi 25. Zane [...]

October 25, 2021
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