Pepsi Fireworks to Ring in Independence Holiday at Thunder Road

For Immediate Release                                        TR-070208-1

    BARRE, VT There will be fireworks on the track and in the air at Barres Thunder Road on Thursday (July
3) as Pepsi presents the annual Independence Day Fireworks Spectacular at the Nations Site of Excitement. 
Thrilling stock car racing action from four divisions will begin at 6:30pm, followed by a massive fireworks
display, considered by many to be the best in Central Vermont each year.
    In the American-Canadian Tour Late Model division, Hyde Park driver Eric Williams clings to a narrow four-
point leader of Northfields Cris Michaud, 267-263.  Michaud has won the last two Thunder Road events with
Williams finishing second each time, including last weeks CARQUEST VT Governors Cup 100.  John Donahue of
Graniteville makes the battle a fierce three-way contest, as he sits just nine points behind Williams at 258. 
Former King of the Road Track Champions Dave Pembroke (239 pts.) and Phil Scott (237) complete the top five
runners.
    Cambridge racer Craig Bushey paces the NAPA Tiger Sportsman division by 22 points over Hinesburgs Tom
Therrien, 348-326.  Pete Ainsworth of Middlesex is third (311), with veteran Joey Laquerre just two points back
(309) and Scott Coburn only three points behind (308).
    Allen Lumber Street Stock driver Jason Corliss of Plainfield used a victory in last weeks event to
springboard into his divisions point lead.  He leads North Troy driver David Allen by nine points, 354-345. 
Lloyd Blakely (335), Mike Martin (333), and Erik Steel (317) complete the top five in order.
    Wolcotts Jamie Davis has parlayed two victories into a 39-point advantage over Travis Hull of
Graniteville in the Power Shift Online Junkyard Warrior class (469-430).  Neal Foster (422), Scott Weston (414),
and Mike Gay (413) are still very much within striking distance.
    The Pepsi Independence Day Fireworks Spectacular begins at 6:30pm on Thursday, July 3.  General admission
is just $9.50 for adults, $3 for children (6-12), and only $20 for a Family ticket, good for any two adults and
two kids.  Gates open at 5:00pm.  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