Thunder Road Announces Ticketing Information for Early-Season Events
Fan Attendance, Health & Safety Guidelines Also Set
Barre, VT — Barre’s Thunder Road has announced ticketing, fan attendance, and health and safety information for the early-season events on its 2021 schedule. The 62nd Thunder Road season begins with the Community Bank N.A. 150 on Sunday, May 2, which can be seen at the top of Quarry Hill or live worldwide on FloRacing.
For the Community Bank N.A. 150, a limited number of tickets will be available for fans who have not been fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. The exact number is subject to change based on the State of Vermont’s reopening plan, which currently goes through early July. This limitation applies to all ages.
There is currently no limit on the number of fully vaccinated fans who can attend Thunder Road events. As such, separate “vaccinated” and “unvaccinated” tickets will be sold to Thunder Road events for as long as these restrictions are in place. Fans who are fully vaccinated are asked to please not buy “unvaccinated” tickets since there are limited quantities.
Advance tickets to Thunder Road events will be sold at https://happsnow.com/event/Thunder-Road-Speedbowl. Tickets for the Community Bank N.A. 150 are now available. General admission to the Community Bank N.A. 150 is $25 for adults, $10 for kids ages 6-12, and free for ages 5 and under.
Pricing has also been set for the 58th Mekkelsen RV Memorial Day Classic on Sunday, May 30. Admission for the event’s return is $20 for adults, $5 for kids ages 6-12, and free for kids ages 5 and under. Thunder Road hopes to resume offering family pricing once attendance restrictions are lifted.
Camping will be available for both the Community Bank N.A. 150 and Mekkelsen RV Memorial Day Classic. The grounds will be open from 12:00pm the Friday before the event until 12:00pm the following Monday. Site fees are $35 for self-contained units only.
The face mask requirement that began last August will also remain in effect to begin the season. Fans must wear a face mask or facial covering except when they are in their seat and socially distanced from other households/groups. Drivers and crew members must wear a face mask when they are not in their individual pit area. These policies are in accordance with the Vermont state mandate requiring the use of face masks in public spaces.
If fans are unable to attend Thunder Road events or do not yet feel comfortable doing so, they can watch live on FloRacing. The live streaming network has a new multi-year agreement to broadcast every lap of action on their website, mobile app, and most smart TV platforms. An annual subscription is $150, which includes access to all Thunder Road events plus racing from dozens of other tracks across North America. Visit www.FloRacing.com or www.FloSports.tv to sign up.
“We’re happy to be taking one more step towards normal as the 2021 racing season begins,” Thunder Road managing partner Cris Michaud said. “We’re very thankful to all the fans and teams who stuck with us through the challenges the COVID-19 pandemic presented throughout the 2020 season. A lot of progress has been made, and as long as people continue to be smart and considerate of other, it looks like things could be back close to the way they were by early July. We’re looking forward to getting the Thunder Road season started and hope every continues to be patient, smart, and safe.”
Thunder Road opens its 2021 season on Sunday, May 2 at 1:30pm with the 23rd Community Bank N.A. 150. The stars of the ACT Late Model Tour and Maplewood/Irving Oil Late Models will go at it for 150 green-flag laps. The Lenny’s Shoe & Apparel Flying Tigers, RK Miles Street Stocks, and Burnett Scrap Metals Road Warriors also have a full card of racing.
Admission is $25 for adults, $10 for kids ages 6-12, and free for kids ages 5 and under. The event will also be live streamed worldwide on FloRacing via their website, mobile app, and most smart TV platforms.
The weekend begins with the annual Car Show at Thunder Road on Saturday, May 1 from 9:00am to 12:00pm. An open practice is slated for Saturday afternoon followed by the 2020 ACT/Thunder Road Banquet of Champions.
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 and Twitter at @ThunderRoadVT. For more information about FloRacing, visit www.FloRacing.com or www.FloSports.tv.
Sources: Thunder Road Speedbowl PR
Thunder Road has set its fan attendance guidelines for the Community Bank N.A. 150 on Sunday, May 2 along with other early-season events. (Alan Ward photo)