410 SPRINT CARS OFFICIALLY RETURN TO THE TROPHY CUP

410 SPRINT CARS OFFICIALLY RETURN TO THE TROPHY CUP AT TULARE THUNDERBOWL DURING HALLOWEEN WEEKEND This revival is a significant development for the Trophy Cup, reflecting both respect for tradition and forward-looking progress within the West Coast sprint car community. With this comes the newly formed Three Cup Challenge presented by System 1, bringing together three prestigious events: Super Dirt Cup at Skagit Speedway, the Gold Cup at Silver Dollar Speedway, and now the rebirth of 410 sprint car competition at [...]

January 29, 2026
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USAC National Midgets & USCS Wingless Sprints take on Tulare Friday

Join us at the season finale this Friday November 21st!   The USAC Racing NOS Energy Drink National Midgets and Ultimate Sprint Car Series roll into Tulare for a night of traditional competition.   Front gate opens at 4pm with cars on track around 5. Purchase tickets at the gate on Friday.   Images courtesy of Tim Holland

November 17, 2025
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Joel Myers Jr. claims Trophy Cup title/ Tanner Holmes wins $10,000 main event

Joel Myers Jr. claims Trophy Cup title/ Tanner Holmes wins $10,000 main event   Tulare, CA…Joel Myers Jr. charged from 24th to eighth in the main event on Saturday night at Tulare Thunderbowl Raceway, securing the $30,000 Abreu Vineyards Trophy Cup benefiting the Rayce Rudeen Foundation championship for the first time in his career.   While Myers captured the title Jacksonville, Oregon’s Tanner Holmes picked up a thrilling late race win during the 50 lap Trophy Cup finale aboard the Tarlton & [...]

October 19, 2025
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Arkansas driver Cody Gardner stuns Thunderbowl Raceway crowd with Friday Trophy Cup victory

Arkansas driver Cody Gardner stuns Thunderbowl Raceway crowd with Friday Trophy Cup victory Tulare, CA…Making his first career start at Thunderbowl Raceway this week Benton, Arkansas racer Cody Gardner looked like a season veteran at the track on Friday night, scooping up victory at the Abreu Vineyards Trophy Cup benefiting the Rayce Rudeen Foundation. Gardner made the move by Colby Copeland and fended off a late challenge to bring home the win aboard the Burkham Contracting No. 6 Sprint Car. The 30-lap [...]

October 17, 2025
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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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