Thunder Road Heavy Hitters Williams, Michaud to Square off at Governors Cup

For Immediate Release                                        TR-062408-1

    BARRE, VT Late Model stock car drivers Eric Williams and Cris Michaud will square off in dramatic
fashion at Barres Thunder Road on Thursday (June 26) at the CARQUEST Vermont Governors Cup 100 at 6:00pm. 
Williams, of Hyde Park, has won the Governors Cup two years running, with Michaud finishing a close second each
time.  A week ago, however, Michaud, of Northfield, beat Williams for a 50-lap victory by just three feet.
    Michaud has driven to three King of the Road Late Model Track Championships since 2001.  Williams is a
former Tiger Sportsman division Champion and Labor Day Classic 200 winner at Thunder Road, and each driver is a
past winner of the Chittenden Milk Bowl.
    Its my turn this year, said Michaud.  Ive lost the last two Governors Cups to Eric, but the car has
been running really well and I beat him last week.  I dont see why I couldnt beat him again.
    Williams, on vacation in Montana until Wednesday, was unavailable to comment this week, but said in
victory lane last week that he believed he has a great shot at taking his third consecutive CARQUEST Vermont
Governors Cup 100 win.
    Other competitors looking to take the win from Williams include two-time feature winner John Donahue,
former Thunder Road champions Dave Pembroke, Phil Scott, and Jamie Fisher, and American-Canadian Tour drivers
Scott Payea of Milton, the series point leader, and Barres Nick Sweet, the top Tour rookie.  The Honorable Gov.
James Douglas (R-Vt.) will be on hand to present the CARQUEST Vermont Governors Cup 100 trophy.  Miss Vermont
2008, 21 year-old Ashley Wheeler of Lyndonville, will also be present to sing the National Anthem and greet race
fans.
    General admission for the CARQUEST Vermont Governors Cup 100 is $15 for adults and free for children 12
and under.  Adults will receive a $3 discount at the gate with a ticket stub from Thunder Roads June 19 event, or
with a Thunder Road coupon found in newspaper advertisements this week.  Championship events will also be held for
the Tiger Sportsman, Allen Lumber Street Stock, and Power Shift Online Junkyard Warrior divisions.  Racing action
begins at an early post time of 6:00pm.  For more information, call (802) 244-6963 or visit
www.thunderroadspeedbowl.com.
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Contact: Justin St. Louis                                Phone: (802) 244-6963
Email: media@acttour.com                                Fax: (802) 244-1616