SRX Cancels Thunder Road Event Due to Vermont State of Emergency
Barre, VT — In what was supposed to be one of the biggest events in the history of Thunder Road, Mother Nature stepped in to completely turn all plans upside down with a once-in-a-lifetime natural disaster and the subsequent federal declaration of emergency that currently exists in the State of Vermont. With approximately 10,000 people planning to come into the Central Vermont area, most of which are out of state, for the July 20th SRX Event, officials from the nationally recognized series and their broadcast partner felt it wouldn’t be appropriate for this influx of people into our devastated community.
The SRX and All-Star Late Model event have been cancelled, with the nationally renowned SRX Series making the unprecedented decision to award a 2024 date to Thunder Road following today’s cancellation.
Full refunds will be made available to current ticket holders. Those individuals must mail in their current tickets to receive their refund (P.O. Box 1002, Barre, VT 05641).
In addition, anyone who purchased a 2023 ticket will have first-option on purchasing tickets for the 2024 SRX event. More information will be available about this special.
With the loss of the July 20th SRX Event, Thunder Road officials have created a special event for weekly racing on Thursday, July 20th that will be a points race for all weekly divisions including the Late Models, Flying Tigers, Street Stocks and the Road Warriors.
Thursday, July 20th brings the new First Responders Appreciation Night with all four divisions back in action to celebrate Vermont’s First Responders and both State and Local Highway Workers! The Maplewood/Irving Oil Late Models, Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel Flying Tigers, rk Miles Street Stocks and Burnett Scrap Metals Road Warriors are ready to return to the Nation’s Site of Excitement.
As a thank you, Thunder Road officials are excited to offer FREE ADMISSION to all First Responders and both State and Local highway employees for all their hard work and dedication as they continue to work through the devastation of this unprecedented natural disaster. Individuals must present proof of employment and/or an I.D. badge in order to receive their admission.
For more information, contact the Thunder Road offices at (802) 244-6963, media@thunderroadvt.com, or visit www.thunderroadvt.com. You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @ThunderRoadVT.
Sources: Cale King/Thunder Road Speedbowl PR