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Therrien Scores Impressive Top-Five at Thunder Road

Posted By Tj Ingerson on April 29, 2013

BFR Chassis, the asphalt chassis specialist, Whately, Massachusetts, www.bfrchassis.comBobby Therrien turned in an impressive performance Sunday at Thunder Road where the rookie driver ran up front and scored his first career top-five finish. (Eric LaFleche/VLFPhotos.com photo)PHOTO: Bobby Therrien turned in an impressive performance Sunday at Thunder Road where the rookie driver ran up front and scored his first career top-five finish. (Eric LaFleche/VLFPhotos.com photo)

--by Ricky St. Clair (@Ricky_StClair)
VMM Correspondent

BARRE --
Bobby Therrien needed a top-10 finish at Thunder Road Int’l Speedbowl, for confidence if nothing else. Read Full Story

DOUBLE BANK: Hoar Claims Back-to-Back Thunder Road Openers

Posted By Tj Ingerson on April 28, 2013

BFR Chassis, the asphalt chassis specialist, Whately, Massachusetts, www.bfrchassis.comBrian Hoar claimed his second straight Merchants Bank 150 on Sunday at Thunder Road. (Ashley Chase/VMM photo)PHOTO: Brian Hoar claimed his second straight Merchants Bank 150 on Sunday at Thunder Road. (Ashley Chase/VMM photo)

--by T.J. Ingerson (@TJIngerson)
VMM Editor

BARRE --
Brian Hoar has become the guy to beat at Thunder Road in American-Canadian Tour competition.

Hoar won his third straight ACT race at Thunder Road and his second straight Merchants Bank 150 on Sunday in the 15th annual event. Read Full Story

Gallison’s Late Model Inspection Line Busy

Posted By Tj Ingerson on April 28, 2013

BFR Chassis, the asphalt chassis specialist, Whately, Massachusetts, www.bfrchassis.comJoey Polewarczyk, Jr.PHOTO: Joey Polewarczyk, Jr.'s ACT Late Model goes through the "board test" Sunday at Thunder Road. (Justin St. Louis photo)

--by Justin St. Louis (@Justin_StLouis)
Special to VMM

BARRE --
The American-Canadian Tour technical inspection line was a busy place on Sunday morning at Thunder Road International Speedbowl. Prior to practice sessions for the Merchants Bank 150, Late Model cars were heavily scrutinized by the inspection staff led by Dean Gallison. Read Full Story

AT THE TRACK: Thunder Road's Sunny Lid-Lifter

Posted By Tj Ingerson on April 28, 2013

BFR Chassis, the asphalt chassis specialist, Whately, Massachusetts, www.bfrchassis.comACT Late Models assemble for practice during SaturdayPHOTO: ACT Late Models assemble for practice during Saturday's open practice session at Thunder Road. (T.J. Ingerson/VMM photo)

--by T.J. Ingerson (@TJIngerson)
VMM Editor

BARRE, Vt. --
A lot has changed since the last time Thunder Road held the 14th Merchants Bank 150. Like, the weather, where last year it was a wintry 40 degrees to be a very sunfilled 60-plus degree today.

Oh, and Jimmy Hebert leads the American-Canadian Tour point standings into the second race of the season. Read Full Story

Perrotte Readies for Airborne's 60th Season

Posted By Tj Ingerson on April 21, 2013

Airborne Speedway promoter Mike Perrotte (left) chats with American-Canadian Tour president Tom Curley (right) last summer during an event at Airborne. The two will promote what many, including Perrotte, are considering the largest event in AirbornePHOTO: Airborne Speedway promoter Mike Perrotte (left) chats with American-Canadian Tour president Tom Curley (right) last summer during an event at Airborne. The two will promote what many, including Perrotte, are considering the largest event in Airborne's 60-year history. (Alan Ward photo)

--by Ricky St. Clair (@Ricky_VMM)
VMM Correspondent

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. --
Airborne Speedway’s 2013 schedule is comprised of 20 races beginning with its 60th season opener May 4.

Not a single event, though, has gained more regional attention than the inaugural International 500 weekend July 20 and 21. Read Full Story