NASCAR Cup Series Champion and NASCAR Hall of Famer Bobby Labonte is ready to take on Barre’s Thunder Road Speedbowl on Thursday, July 9th with a new 100 lap event scheduled for the Maplefields/Irving Late Models alongside the previously scheduled Flying Tiger $2K.
Thunder Road Speedbowl officials are excited to announce that 2000 NASCAR Cup Series Champion and NASCAR Hall of Famer Bobby Labonte will be making the trip to Barre, Vermont to compete on the famed highbanks of the Nation’s Site of Excitement on Thursday, July 9.
Bobby Labonte Night will now feature 100-lap events for both the Maplefields/Irving Oil Late Models and the Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel Flying Tigers!
Hailing from Corpus Christi, Texas, Bobby Labonte has been a fixture in the NASCAR scene since the 1990s, having earned the 1991 O’Reilly Series championship before signing with Joe Gibbs Racing. Labonte piloted the iconic Interstate Batteries #18 to the 2000 NASCAR Winston Cup Championship and even added the IROC Series Championship to his resume in 2001.
Relive the excitement of Action Week 300 highlights from the July 27, 1988 event held at the Lee USA Speedway in Lee, NH. This video captures the intense action and key moments from the race weekend.
The race featured significant drama, with commentary focusing on the importance of pit stops and strategy in securing a victory. The discussion touched upon the evolving landscape of racing tours, noting the fluid relationship between organizations like the ACT and ASA, which allowed for broader opportunities across the United States.
IMSA will return to Lime Rock Park September 23–25, 2027. This event marks the beginning of a multi-year agreement between Lime Rock Park, IMSA, and FCP Euro, bringing the premier North American sports car racing organization back to the legendary Connecticut circuit.
FCP Euro will continue as the entitlement sponsor, with the race officially named the FCP Euro Northeast Grand Prix. The 2027 FCP Euro Northeast Grand Prix will feature two of IMSA’s highly competitive championships, the Michelin Pilot Challenge and the VP Racing SportsCar Challenge, with additional support series to be announced at a later date. IMSA will join the already robust Lime Rock Park event calendar, setting the stage for a historic 2027 season at The Park.
“IMSA racing has always produced incredible competition here and we know our fans are excited to welcome back the teams and drivers for the FCP Euro Northeast Grand Prix,” said Dicky Riegel, President and CEO of Lime Rock Park. “IMSA’s return marks a significant milestone for Lime Rock Park. Our team has put a tremendous amount of effort into working collaboratively with the local community to responsibly expand racing activities to select Thursdays during the season. The new charter creates the opportunity for major series like IMSA to once again include Lime Rock Park on their schedules.
While keeping an eye on the weather all day Sunday, Thunder Road International Speedbowl put on one of the best short track races in recent memory. Twenty-four Maplefields/Irving Late Models joined the field for the 63rd Mekkelsen RV Memorial Day Classic 125 on Father’s Day Sunday with Kaiden Fisher earning the pole position in Plus/Minus qualifying.
Fisher showed the way early as last Thursday’s winner Chris Pelkey followed in second followed by Brandon Gray, Bobby Therrien and Justin Prescott running nose-to-tail in the early goings. While Fisher looked unstoppable, Gray began to close in late before the lap 100 caution for Stephen Donahue’s broken ride in turn one.
On the restart, Gray would round Fisher to take the lead, but the hood-pins of the S.D. Ireland Concrete machine were glued to the bumper of the C.W. Gray Auctioneers Chevy. The two swapped lanes as the battle ensued and with five laps remaining, the lapped-car of Mike Rubalcaba made things interesting. With the gap closed between the two front runners, they again swapped lanes with Gray leading all but the last lap as Fisher just edged him at the line by 0.036-seconds on in inside groove. Chris Pelkey maintained third place at the line followed by Therrien and Prescott to complete the top five.
Thunder Road Officials have made the difficult decision to postpone Five Star Roofing Night in the interest of precaution due to severe thunderstorms forecasted throughout the day Thursday to a new twilight special on Sunday, August 9.
With the move the first round in the Myers Container Service Triple Crown for the Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel Flying Tigers has been added to the Mekkelsen RV Memorial Day Classic make-up event this Sunday, June 21.
“We held out hope but with the most severe weather coming through between two and four this afternoon, followed by scattered showers throughout the evening, we made a decision in the interest of everyone,” said Thunder Road managing partner Cris Michaud. “We look forward to seeing everyone on Father’s Day Sunday.”
Due to an uncertain forecast including multiple rain cells throughout the day Saturday, and a lack of availability for a rain-date on Sunday, White Mountain Motorsports Park Officials have postponed the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour event originally scheduled for June 20 to Saturday, July 18.
While the planned events for the four track championship divisions are still a go for this Saturday, the unpredictable weather coupled with multiple NASCAR teams and officials planning the trek from Florida and the Carolinas pushed Officials to wait for friendlier skies above.
“This isn’t a decision either ourselves as the track or NASCAR took lightly but one we both feel is best for everyone involved,” said WMMP managing partner Cris Michaud. “We’ve already lost one Saturday and we’re pushing to try and make sure our weekly teams don’t lose another.”
Without any improvement in Saturday’s forecast, White Mountain Motorsports Park Officials have made the decision to cancel the weekly racing events originally scheduled for Saturday, June 20.
Officials waited until Saturday morning to make a decision, hoping the forecast would improve but current forecasts call for rain throughout the afternoon and evening, leaving no choice.
“We were hopeful to at least get our track championship divisions in today, but the forecast says otherwise,” said WMMP managing partner Cris Michaud. “We’ll regroup for Kid’s Night next Saturday and look forward to seeing everyone for fireworks to kick-off Independence Day week.”
White Mountain Motorsports Park is back in action for Kids Night on Saturday, June 27 complete with Kids Rides in the race cars, the Kids Bike Giveaway and Fireworks to kick off the Fourth of July holiday week! The 1764 Sports Bar & Grill Late Models, The Farmyard Store Flying Tigers, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Strictly Minis, Ammonoosuc Asphalt Mini Late Models and the NELCAR Legends & Bandoleros all pile in for Saturday Night Thunder in the Mountains with a 6:00pm Post Time.
Get ready for a look back at some exciting action from the Thunder Road International Speedbowl. This video captures the intensity of the racing that took place on June 11th, 2027.
This footage offers a unique perspective on the events at Thunder Road, showcasing the speed and excitement of the competition. It’s a great opportunity for fans to relive the thrill of the race.
Check out this exclusive GoPro feature from the action at the Star Speedway. This video captures the intensity and excitement of the racing environment on June 6th, 2026.
This feature offers a behind-the-scenes look at the day’s events, showcasing the atmosphere and competition taking place at the track. It’s a great way to experience the energy of motorsports from the perspective of the race.
Get ready for some action from the short track world as we dive into this video featuring a heat from the recent event at Star Speedway.
The footage focuses on car number 28, driven by Billy McCarthy, as he navigates the competition during a slingshots heat. This clip offers a look at the intensity and excitement of racing at this venue.
