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Pit Notes for Saturday, April 27 Practice

Pit Notes for Saturday, April 27 Practice

The stars of the American Canadian Tour and Thunder Road’s local divisions lit up Barre, VT for the annual Car Show on Saturday, April 27 before heading to The Nation’s Site of Excitement for a practice in preparation for the 15th Annual Merchants Bank 150 on Sunday, April 28. 

Over 80 stock cars were displayed on Main Street in Barre, VT for Thunder Road’s Annual Car Show.  A large gathering of fans were treated to blue skies, driver autographs and pictures, remote-controlled cars, Troy Kingsbury’s Race to Read program, and WDEV Radio.  The annual Pit Stop contest featured last year’s champions battling to see who could complete the fastest two-tire change.  2012 Bond Auto Tiger Sportsman Champion Bobby Therrien stole the show with a fast time of 32.93. 


MacDonald Files Late Entry to Merchants Bank 150

MacDonald Files Late Entry to Merchants Bank 150 

Eddie MacDonald, a two-time New Hampshire Motor Speedway winner with the American Canadian Tour (ACT), has entered the Merchants Bank 150 at Thunder Road this Sunday, April 28, adding to a star-studded entry list for Thunder Road’s season opening event.

MacDonald, who finished third at the New Hampshire Governor’s Cup ACT season opener, has a long racing resume in New England. He currently races on the K&N East Tour as well as ACT. 

“The team is very busy preparing the car for this weekend’s race,” said MacDonald.  “It was great to come out of the gate with a podium last weekend at Lee, so we can’t wait to head to Thunder Road,” he finished.

Street Stock/Tiger Top Contenders

Allen Lumber Street Stock and Bond Auto Tiger Sportsmen Top Contenders

Bunker Hodgdon – After two straight years in third position in the final point standings, Hodgdon looks ready to make the jump. The former Junkyard Warrior Champion remains in the 2011 championship car, and with a year of bonding between the two, may have his best shot at the title ever in 2013.  Hodgdon can be aggressive when he needs to be, and with the right amount of consistency, will look to capture his first Street Stock crown in 2013. 

Tommy Smith – Tommy “Thunder” has the longest history in the Street Stock division of anyone, and the most decorated, too.  He has amassed 25 victories - 11 more than any other driver - and has come close to winning championships before.  He’s fresh off a fourth-place, three win, season last year, and will look to capitalize on his momentum in the same car in 2013.