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Jac Haudenschild wins his third career Trophy Cup

Haudenschild Takes Third Cup Title by Ron Rodda Tulare, CA…Jac Haudenschild accomplished an amazing task for the 60-year-old driver. At an age where many drivers have long retired, Haudenschild took his 3rd Trophy Cup title with 7 years between each championship. Entering the 50 lap main event that closes the three-day show, Haudenschild was 7th in points. With 6 laps remaining following a red. Haudenschild was one spot ahead of a driver less than a third his age, Gio Scelzi. Whichever driver [...]

October 22, 2018

Ticket sales available at track for Trophy Cup

Heads up for fans all ticket sales for the Trophy Cup are now taking place at the speedway. The ticket window opens at 10am.

October 19, 2018

Mitchell Faccinto wins Trophy Cup opener over the Scelzi boys

Faccinto Takes Cup Opener by Ron Rodda Tulare, CA…Mitchell Faccinto led all 30 laps Thursday to take the $4000 winner’s check, but perhaps more importantly, earn 100 points towards his quest for a Trophy Cup title. Faccinto started on the pole in the 24-car grid after transferring from a B main with a fourth, the final transfer position. The A main inverted 12 by points which worked well for the former micro sprint racer. An 88 car field of winged 360s jammed the [...]

October 19, 2018

Former winners of the Rico Abreu Racing Trophy Cup presented by Rudeen Racing

Former Rico Abreu Racing Trophy Cup presented by Rudeen Racing champions 1994 Ronnie Day 1995 Kevin Pylant 1996 Brent Kaeding 1997 Mark Kinser 1998 Brent Kaeding 1999 Brent Kaeding 2000 Tommy Tarlton 2001 Craig Stidham 2002 Tim Kaeding 2003 Steve Kent 2004 Jac Haudenschild 2005 Brent Kaeding 2006 Tim Kaeding 2007 Jason Meyers 2008 Brad Sweet 2009 Tim Kaeding 2010 Jonathan Allard 2011 Jac Haudenschild 2012 Jason Meyers 2013 Kyle Larson 2014 Willie Croft 2015 Bud Kaeding 2016 Shane Golobic 2017 Shane Golobic Photos courtesy of MM Racing Photos and Chucko’s Photos

October 16, 2018

Thunderbowl Raceway hosts 25th Trophy Cup this Thursday-Saturday October 18-20

Rico Abreu Racing 25th Trophy Cup presented by Rudeen Racing fires-off Thursday at Merle Stone Chevrolet Thunderbowl Raceway By Gary Thomas Tulare, CA – October 15, 2018…Excitement and buzz is floating 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 the 25th annual Trophy Cup at Merle Stone Chevrolet Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare. The Rico Abreu Racing Trophy Cup presented by Rudeen Racing is not only known [...]

October 15, 2018

Terry McCarl & Carson Macedo add more star power to Trophy Cup October 18, 19 & 20

The top-two finishers in this years Knoxville Raceway 360 Nationals will both be hoping to claim their initial Trophy Cup championship next week! Altoona, Iowa’s Terry McCarl captured his fifth career Knoxville 360 Nationals title in August, while Lemoore, California’s own Carson Macedo snagged second. Both will be contenders at the Rico Abreu Racing 25th Trophy Cup presented by Rudeen Racing. Tickets continue to be on sale for the Rico Abreu Racing 25th annual Trophy Cup presented by Rudeen Racing [...]

October 11, 2018

Tanner Thorson and Kyle Hirst two more of the Trophy Cup favorites in search of 1st title

Tanner Thorson and Kyle Hirst will be two of the favorites at the Rico Abreu Racing 25th Trophy Cup presented by Rudeen Racing on October 18, 19 and 20! Hirst currently sits atop both the King of the West-NARC and Sprint Car Challenge Tour standings with 12 overall wins in 2018, while Thorson has snagged 10 victories this season. Tickets continue to be on sale for the Rico Abreu Racing 25th annual Trophy Cup presented by Rudeen Racing with all [...]

October 8, 2018

Recent World of Outlaws winner Gio Scelzi looks to bring home the Trophy Cup

Sixteen-year-old Gio Scelzi became the youngest winner in World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series history last weekend when he claimed opening night of the Williams Grove National Open! The Fresno racer will now look to bring home the $25,000 top prize at the Rico Abreu Racing 25th Trophy Cup presented by Rudeen Racing on October 18, 19 and 20! Scelzi also won opening night of the Peter Murphy Classic this season. Tickets continue to be on sale for the [...]

October 4, 2018

Rico Abreu Racing 25th Trophy Cup presented by Rudeen Racing fast approaching at Thunderbowl Raceway

Rico Abreu Racing 25th Trophy Cup presented by Rudeen Racing fast approaching at Thunderbowl Raceway By Gary Thomas Tulare, CA – September 24, 2018…The biggest event of the season at Merle Stone Chevrolet Thunderbowl Raceway is less than a month away with the much-anticipated Rico Abreu Racing 25th annual Trophy Cup presented by Rudeen Racing ready to invade Tulare on October 18, 19 and 20. The Trophy Cup has catapulted itself into being one of the premier Winged Sprint Car showcases in [...]

September 25, 2018

The Rico Abreu Racing 25th Trophy Cup presented by Rudeen Racing winning trophy

The Rico Abreu Racing 25th annual TROPHY CUP presented by Rudeen Racing overall champion trophy is complete. For this years 25th it is SILVER PLATED. ALONG WITH THE TROPHY GOES A $25,000 check. Race is coming quick October 18, 19, 20 Thunderbowl Raceways, Tulare CA. Tickets are available by contacting 559-688-0909.

August 31, 2018