World of Outlaws and more converge at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare this weekend

By Gary Thomas

Tulare, CA – March 7, 2022…It’s been an annual tradition to host a World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series double-header in the early season at Stone Chevrolet Buick GMC Thunderbowl Raceway. For the first time since 2019 however, that will ultimately come to fruition this Friday and Saturday.

In what seems like yesterday it is nearing 20-years since the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series made its first ever visit to Thunderbowl Raceway. The inaugural event occurred in September of 2003 when 20-time series champion Steve Kinser of Bloomington, Indiana scored victory over Aliquippa, Pennsylvania’s Tim Shaffer and local favorite Jason Meyers of Clovis.

The most recent appearance in 2019 saw Australian veteran Ian Madsen pick up his first career Thunderbowl Raceway victory over Owasso, Oklahoma’s Daryn Pittman and Wooster, Ohio’s Sheldon Haudenschild. Madsen earned a clean sweep of the night en route to the big triumph. The Thunderbowl is set to be stops six and seven on the season for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series.

The Western RaceSaver Sprint Cars will be the companion class on Friday night, while the Kings of Thunder Winged 360 Sprint Cars play that role on Saturday.  

“We’re thrilled to finally have the World of Outlaws back at Thunderbowl Raceway this weekend,” said track promoter Steve Faria. “Along with the Outlaws we’ll also present the Western RaceSaver 305s on opening night and the Kings of Thunder Winged 360 Sprint Cars on Saturday. If you’re a Winged Sprint Car fan, it’s an event you’ll want to check out. It should be a great season in Tulare and we look forward to having some major events once again with the Peter Murphy Classic opener in May and of course the 28th Trophy Cup among others.” 

Tickets are on sale for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series weekend on March 11^th and 12th and can be acquired by calling 559-688-0909. All seating in the house is reserved, with grandstand tickets $50 each night and bleacher tickets $45 both nights. Kids 6-12 are half price and those 5 and under are free.

If you choose not to purchase your seats ahead of time, don’t worry, as there will be plenty of walk-up tickets available at the track on race day. The speedway has never sold out of seating.

The Stone Chevrolet Buick GMC Thunderbowl Raceway continues to operate as a special events venue with 15 total nights of racing on 11 weekends throughout the year. Along with the World of Outlaws doubleheader, the Peter Murphy Classic opener and 28th annual Trophy Cup remain as showcase events at the one-third mile clay oval. New this season on October 15^th will be the inaugural “Dennis Roth Classic” featuring the NARC 410 Sprinters and KoT Winged 360s.

Special thanks to Steve Faria with System 1 Filters and all our partners for making things happen at Thunderbowl Raceway including Stone Chevrolet Buick GMC, Budweiser, Roth Motorsports, KRC Safety, Western Metal Company, Double “D” Towing and JD Heiskel & Company.

For more info on Stone Chevrolet Buick GMC Thunderbowl Raceway visit www.thunderbowlraceway.com and like our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Tulare-Thunderbowl-Raceway-392991907541396/?fref=ts

The Stone Chevrolet Buick GMC Thunderbowl Raceway is located at the Tulare County Fairgrounds on the corner of Bardsley and K Streets at 620 South K Street Tulare, California 93274. From the junction of SR 99 and SR 137, go west on SR 137. At South K go south one-half mile to the Fairgrounds. Camping is available for fans off turns three and four.

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Stone Chevrolet Buick GMC Thunderbowl Raceway 2022 Schedule

Friday March 11^th: World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars and Western RaceSavers
Saturday March 12^th: World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars and Kings of Thunder Winged 360 Sprints

Saturday April 2^nd: USAC/CRA Wingless 410 Sprint Cars, Kings of Thunder Winged 360s, USAC Western States Midgets and Western RaceSavers (Chris and Brian Faria Memorial)

Friday April 8^th: Kings of Thunder Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Western RaceSavers and IMCA Stock Cars

Saturday April 30^th: Kings of Thunder Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Western RaceSavers, West Coast Sport Compacts and Legends of Kearney Bowl

Wednesday May 4^th: IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Mods and IMCA Stock Cars (Central California IMCA Clash- Kris Mancebo Memorial)
Thursday May 5^th: IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Mods and IMCA Stock Cars (Central California IMCA Clash- Kris Mancebo Memorial)

Friday May 13^th: Northern Auto Racing Club Fujitsu 410 Sprint Cars, plus Sprint Car Challenge Tour presented by Elk Grove Ford and Abreu Vineyards vs Kings of Thunder 360s (8^th annual Peter Murphy Classic Night One)

Saturday May 21^st: Kings of Thunder Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Western RaceSavers, West Coast Sport Compacts and Legends of Kearney Bowl

Saturday July 9^th: USAC/CRA Wingless 410 Sprint Cars, Kings of Thunder Winged 360s and IMCA Stock Cars

Saturday October 15^th: Northern Auto Racing Club 410 Sprint Cars, Kings of Thunder Winged 360s and Legends of Kearney Bowl (Dennis Roth Classic)

Thursday October 20^th: Abreu Vineyards Trophy Cup 28 presented by Rudeen Racing
Friday October 21^st: Abreu Vineyards Trophy Cup 28 presented by Rudeen Racing
Saturday October 22^nd: Abreu Vineyards Trophy Cup 28 presented by Rudeen Racing

Images courtesy of Trent Gower and Paul Trevino Photos