Tim Kaeding claims opening night of Trophy Cup 31 in Tulare

Tim Kaeding claims opening night of Trophy Cup 31 in Tulare Tulare, CA…San Jose’s Tim Kaeding picked up victory during a wild night to open Abreu Vineyards Trophy Cup 31 benefiting the Rayce Rudeen Foundation on Thursday at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare. The three-time Trophy Cup champion took the lead on lap 18 and earned his second straight triumph at Thunderbowl Raceway aboard the Williams Motorsports 0 mount. Kaeding and Oakley’s Dylan Bloomfield battled tooth and nail coming down to the [...]

October 16, 2025
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Trophy Cup 31 launches Thursday at Thunderbowl Raceway

Trophy Cup 31 launches Thursday at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare By Gary Thomas Tulare, CA…Excitement is wafting 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 31 at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare. Abreu Vineyards presents the 31st annual Trophy Cup benefiting the Rayce Rudeen Foundation is widely known for featuring some of the best racing seen all year. It’s also well regarded for being held [...]

October 11, 2025
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Special events coming to Trophy Cup 31

A new “Kickoff Party” will be held on Wednesday night October 15th at 9 Iron Bar & Grill and The Tulare Golf Course, featuring a bracket-style horseshoe tournament with drivers and teams. A putt putt for charity will also occur that is open to all.   Following the races on Thursday will be Casino Night with Tacos, benefiting the Tulare County Fair Heritage Foundation. Friday will feature the popular BBQ Night presented by High Five Pizza and Catering. Live music [...]

October 8, 2025
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Trophy Cup 31 is next up at Thunderbowl Raceway

The annual Trophy Cup is on deck at Stone Thunderbowl Raceway! TROPHY CUP 31 OCTOBER 16-17-18   Abreu Vineyards presents #TrophyCup at Tulare Thunderbowl Raceway – benefiting the Rayce Rudeen Foundation – Powered by 26 Promotions.   LIVE on FloRacing   Ticket information on www.TulareTrophyCup.com   

October 6, 2025
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NARC 410 Sprint Cars make final Tulare visit this Saturday

NARC BEGINS HOME STRETCH WITH CHRIS & BRIAN FARIA MEMORIAL AT TULARE (9/30/25 – Andrew Kunas) Tulare, CA … The closing stretch of the 2025 NARC King of the West sprint car season is upon us. The first of four races in five weeks is this Saturday as the NARC teams tackle the famous Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare for the Chris & Brian Faria Memorial.  This action-packed racing card will also feature the Sprint Car Challenge Tour 360’s. The race is [...]

September 30, 2025
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SCCT makes only Tulare appearance of season this Saturday

Thunderbowl Raceway hosts penultimate SCCT event this Saturday By Gary Thomas Tulare, CA…The Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour is set to make its annual October trip to the Central Valley for this Saturday’s “Chris & Brian Faria Memorial” at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare. It marks the penultimate show of the SCCT campaign and is the final opportunity for drivers to get laps at the track prior to Trophy Cup 31 on October 16th-18th. Purse info and more on the lucrative [...]

September 29, 2025
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Flo Racing to broadcast Trophy Cup

FloRacing To Stream 2025 Trophy Cup At Tulare ThunderbowlOne of California’s Sprint Car crown jewel events is set for the national spotlight as Abreu Vineyards Trophy Cup 31 at Tulare Thunderbowl Raceway will stream live October 16-18, 2025, exclusively on FloRacing.FloSports and 26 Promotions announced Tuesday that subscribers will be able to watch every lap of the three-day event on FloRacing.Known for its unique format, Trophy Cup crowns an overall champion based on points accumulated across the weekend. This year’s edition will [...]

September 26, 2025
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Night One of Dennis Roth Classic falls victim to rain

Heavy Rain Cancels Dennis Roth Classic Opener Saturday’s $83,000-to-win finale is still on as scheduled With heavy showers hitting Tulare, CA Friday morning dropping rain on Thunderbowl Raceway for several hours leaving the facility unsuitable for racing conditions, World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and track officials have agreed to cancel the Dennis Roth Classic opener. Saturday’s $83,000-to-win finale at the Thunderbowl is still on as scheduled. If you purchased a ticket in advance for Friday’s race, contact Thunderbowl Raceway [...]

September 19, 2025
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Dennis Roth Classic What to Watch For

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Western Swing Concludes with Thunderbowl’s Dennis Roth Classic The time has come to salute one of Sprint Car racing’s most committed car owners. The Greatest Show on Dirt is heading to Tulare, CA’s Thunderbowl Raceway for the fourth running of the Dennis Roth Classic on Sept. 19-20. Dennis and Teresa Roth’s Sprint Car team is one of the most iconic in the sport’s history. Any Sprint Car fan over the last three decades recognizes the famed No. 83. The look might have evolved [...]

September 16, 2025
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