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THUNDERBOWL ADDS BANDIT SERIES |
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APRIL 7, 2009 --- For the first time in three years, 360 c.i.d. non-winged Sprint Cars are coming to Tulare’s Thunderbowl Raceway to compete on the same program with their brethren, the 410 c.i.d. winged sprinters of the Golden State Challenge series. Under the popular, long-running series title, Bandits, the non-winged machines will also appear on May 16th and 30th, and again on June 27th. The allure of returning to Thunderbowl’s lightning fast 1/3-mile dirt facility has attracted drivers from out-lying areas including Danny Sheridan, who is familiar with the Tulare track, having run there several times in the past. Sheridan has been making his mark at Perris Auto Speedway during the past couple of seasons. Regulars from Ventura and Santa Maria are also coming to challenge the current force in local racing, Peter Murphy. Murphy has dominated the 360 scene the past two years, capturing 16 features during that span, and recording one so far this year. A field of 25 drivers is expected including perennial winner Davey Pombo, his cousin Albert, and twin brothers, Richard and Jace Vanderweerd, who recently celebrated their 18th birthday. Others expected include veterans Rusty Carlisle, John Iturriria, teenage sensations Justyne Hamblin and Michael Faccinto, Danny Faria, Jr., Tyler Schmidt, Jonathan Logan and Adam Frithsmith. A full program includes qualifying, heat events, and the 30-lap feature. Each driver starting the Main event will receive $200 with the winner taking home a hefty $1,000. Second and third-place finishers will receive $750 and $500 respectively. Bleacher tickets are $15 and grandstand $18. Gates open at 5pm, qualifying at 6pm, racing begins at 7pm. For complete information, call Thunderbowl Raceway at 559/688-0909 or visit their website, www.thunderbowlraceway.com. The racetrack is located within the Tulare Fairgrounds at the corner of “K” Streets and Bardsley. |
