New Zealand opportunity awaits Kings of Thunder regulars in 2021

New Zealand opportunity up for grabs to Kings of Thunder regulars in 2021 By Gary Thomas Hanford, CA – January 7, 2021…An exciting prospect awaits Kings of Thunder Winged Sprint Car drivers this coming season, with a once in a lifetime opportunity to compete in New Zealand just announced.  Keller Auto Speedway Promoter Peter Murphy fashioned the idea and has a deal in place to have the high-point earner during a selected series of Kings of Thunder events receive a chance to [...]

January 7, 2021
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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