BARRE, VT – Fan packed into the historic Thunder Road International Speedbowl to watch their local Late Model hero’s do battle for the 42nd Essex Equipment Vermont Governor’s Cup with a special invader in town in NASCAR Cup Series driver and former Whelen Modified Tour champion Ryan Preece.
Preece was 10th in the event, which was won in dominating fashion by track regular Jason Corliss of Barre.
Check out below for some views from the event Thursday at Thunder Road.
The view from above the frontstretch Thursday at Thunder Road International Speedbowl in Barre, Vt (Photo: Shawn Courchesne/RaceDayCT) Thunder Road race director Scott Tapley addresses competitors Thursday at the track driver’s meeting (Photo: Shawn Courchesne/RaceDayCT) Ryan Preece at the Thunder Road driver’s meeting Thursday (Photo: Shawn Courchesne/RaceDayCT) Track race director Scott Tapley oversees the driver’s meeting Thursday at Thunder Road (Photo: Shawn Courchesne/RaceDayCT) Ryan Preece greets a fan during an autograph session Thursday at Thunder Road (Photo: Shawn Courchesne/RaceDayCT) Ryan Preece takes a photo with a fan during an autograph session Thursday at Thunder Road (Photo: Shawn Courchesne/RaceDayCT) Ryan Preece Thursday at Thunder Road (Photo: Shawn Courchesne/RaceDayCT) Track mascot Speed Bump plays with fans Thursday at Thunder Road (Photo: Shawn Courchesne/RaceDayCT) Fans fill in to the frontstretch grandstands Thursday at Thunder Road (Photo: Shawn Courchesne/RaceDayCT) The frontstretch view at the start of the show Thursday at Thunder Road (Photo: Shawn Courchesne/RaceDayCT) Fans watch fill all areas of seating Thursday at Thunder Road (Photo: Shawn Courchesne/RaceDayCT) Ryan Preece relaxes with his crew before the running of the Governor’s Cup Thursday at Thunder Road International Speedbowl (Photo: Shawn Courchesne/RaceDayCT) Vermont Governor Phil Scott following his 18th place finish in the Vermont Governor’s Cup Thursday at Thunder Road (Photo: Shawn Courchesne/RaceDayCT)
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What a Nice place to visit , Great seats and or bring your own favorite Lawn Chair , Creature comfort’s that you just don’t find around here, Seekonk used to allow lawn chairs but they cut those years ago…. Easy to social distance in your own group of chairs or blanket on Lawns … It would be cool if tracks started Lawn Chair Sections ….. Many people have a certain chair that is perfect fit for them, They are much more comfortable than hard bleacher’s , Maybe people would stay longer if they were MORE COMFORTABLE ..
No shortage of Banking at Thunder Road …. Note photo of turns 3 & 4 come down hill off back stretch into that steep banking… Pretty Racy Place…..