Tulare Thunderbowl Raceway

05/13/2026

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Join us this Friday and Saturday night, May 15th and 16th, at Thunderbowl Raceway for an exciting weekend of racing action! Bring your friends and family and come enjoy a great time at the track.

Also, if you haven’t purchased your Trophy Cup tickets yet, please call Lisa at 559-688-0909.

05/11/2026

🏁 THUNDERBOWL RACEWAY – THIS FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHT! 🏁

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Come join us at Thunderbowl Raceway for an exciting weekend of racing action you won’t want to miss!

📅 Friday, May 15th🏎 Kris Mancebo Race

📅 Saturday, May 16th🏁 Sprint Cars Return to Thunderbowl Raceway

📍 Thunderbowl Raceway620 South K StreetTulare, CA 93274

Bring your friends, bring your family, or come by yourself and enjoy an exciting night of racing and entertainment!

For more event details, please visit:www.ThunderbowlRaceway.com

🎟 IMPORTANT TICKET INFORMATION 🎟

For this Friday and Saturday night’s races, all tickets must be purchased at the gate upon arrival.

• Grandstand ticket holders may sit anywhere in the grandstands except the box seats.• Bleacher ticket holders may sit anywhere in the bleachers.

🏆 TROPHY CUP TICKETS 🏆

If you have not yet purchased your Trophy Cup tickets, please call Lisa at 559-688-0909. Trophy Cup tickets may be purchased over the phone or at the gate, just like always.

We hope to see everybody this Friday and Saturday night at Thunderbowl Raceway!

BUENO BEVERAGE COMPANY
Stone Chevrolet Buick GMC
Josh Miller Promotions and Marketing

System 1 Filters
System 1 Pro Ignition
9 Iron Bar & Grill
Tulare Golf Course
SS Shirts
FloRacing
Salt + Light
Gary Thomas
Tulare Meat Locker & Sausage Co.
Steve Rohn
fidler
Arnold Cordeiro
Gary Castro
Dereck Mendoza
Liz Niadna Lawson
V-town rollers
Vivian Hamilton
Scott Woodhouse
Tulare Thunderbowl Raceway
Danny Mendes
Rudeen Racing
Double "D" Towing
Tulare County Fair
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Steve Faria
Faria
Walker

05/08/2026

🚨 ATTENTION THUNDERBOWL RACEWAY FANS 🚨

There has recently been some discussion regarding online ticket sales for this year’s Trophy Cup weekend. After further review, there has been a change in plans.

🎟 ALL TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED OVER THE PHONE by calling 559-688-0909, or you may always purchase your tickets the day of the event at the gate.

As always, ALL SEATS IN THE HOUSE WILL REMAIN RESERVED — nothing has changed.

If you have not yet purchased your tickets, please give Lisa a call as soon as possible. Lisa is assisting with Trophy Cup ticket sales this year.

JON from the Rayce Rudeen Foundation has some very special things planned for this year’s event. Since this year falls on Halloween weekend, fans can expect some exciting surprises and additions. 🎃🏁

Please stay tuned for a second press release coming within the next week or two with more details regarding all the special plans and activities being put together for the weekend.

We also want to kindly remind everyone:If you have seats or tickets that are traditionally saved for you each year, it is VERY IMPORTANT that you call Lisa and officially purchase those tickets with a credit card.

Unfortunately, we have experienced many situations where large blocks of tickets were held and then either:

People did not show up, or

Only needed a portion of the tickets being held.

Because of this, we are working to move away from holding large amounts of unpaid reserved tickets. We appreciate everyone understanding and helping us avoid being stuck with unused reserved seating.

This year is shaping up to be EXTRA SPECIAL — especially with the exciting change from the 360s to the 410s. Fans are truly going to be in for a real treat!

Most importantly, we want to sincerely thank all of you:Our incredible fans, sponsors, car owners, drivers, crews, families, volunteers, and everyone who donates their time and energy to help make Thunderbowl Raceway and Trophy Cup so special.

It is because of ALL OF YOU that we are able to continue putting on these amazing events year after year.

We appreciate each and every one of you, and we cannot wait to see everyone at the track! 🏁


Tulare Trophy Cup
Josh Miller
Gary Thomas
BUENO BEVERAGE COMPANY
Tulare County Fair
Steve Faria
Double "D" Towing
9 Iron Bar & Grill
Tulare Golf Course
System 1 Filters
System 1 Pro Ignition
Rudeen Racing
Scott Woodhouse
Tulare Meat Locker & Sausage Co.
Lifestar Ambulance
City of Tulare Fire Department
Josh Miller Promotions and Marketing
Dereck Mendoza
Arnold Cordeiro
JV Recycling & Demolition Inc
Krc Safety Company
Salt + Light
The Printer Inc.
SS Shirts
Bakersfield Ice Co.
NARC King of the West
Kings County Sheriffs Office
V-Town Rollers
Liz Niadna Lawson
Danny Mendes
Frank Netto
Netto AG
Lawrence Tractor Co
Best Western Tulare CA
Jeff Keck
Best Weigh Scale Co.
Farms Tipton
Cali Dirt Videos
FloRacing
Vivian Hamilton
oak band boosters
Miller

If anyone accidentally got left off I apologize. Some it won’t let me tag. Gary Castro plays a huge part in helping everything run smoothly. He also donates a lot of time and equipment. We truly appreciate him.

04/24/2026

04/19/2026

04/18/2026

ITS RACE DAY and NARC is back at the Thunderbowl!

Join us tonight for the Chris and Brian Faria Memorial!

Pit sweep @ 2pm
Drivers meeting @ 4:45pm
Cars on track @ 5:30pm

📅 TONIGHT 4/18
📍 Thunderbowl Raceway
🎟️ Online and at the track!
📺 LIVE on FloRacing.com

04/15/2026

⚡️SATURDAY⚡️

We return to Tulare Thunderbowl Raceway for a night of open wheel racing honoring Chris & Brian Faria.

We are teaming up with the competitive series on the west coast, NARC King of the West and Ultimate Sprint Car Series to put on some of the best racing you'll see.

Join us, you won't be disappointed.

Quick Change Liquid Energy HD-TI American Racer Tire Southwest BR Motorsports Van De Pol Enterprises, Inc. Sidewaze Designs Motor City Buick GMC

04/15/2026

Are you ready for this weekend?!

The NARC King of the West Sprint Cars take over Tulare Thunderbowl Raceway, this Saturday!

📅 Saturday, 4/18
📍 Thunderbowl Raceway
🎟️ Online and at the gate!
📺 LIVE on FloRacing.com

Where will you be watching from?

04/14/2026

The 33rd Annual Chris & Brian Faria Memorial is this weekend at TULARE THUNDERBOWL RACEWAY 💥
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We are getting t-shirts to throw in the stands and some fan give aways for our drivers at flag ceremony! If you’d like to donate a t-shirt or anything please shoot us a message!
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Excited to have all our talented friend back shooting with this weekend as well Watte12worth Photography

04/12/2026

TULARE THUNDERBOWL RACEWAY – OFFICIAL STATEMENT

It is with extremely heavy hearts that we share some very difficult news with our racing family and community.

As we are still missing and mourning the loss of Keith Little, we have now learned that his brother, Kevin John Little, has also passed away.

Kevin passed peacefully on April 8, 2026, at the age of 61. He was a lifelong member of the Tulare community and dedicated 32 years of service to the City of Visalia. In addition to his career, Kevin proudly served as a volunteer firefighter and spent 30 years as part of the fire crew at Tulare Thunderbowl Raceway.

Kevin was more than just part of the Thunderbowl—he was family. His dedication, work ethic, and presence at the track left a lasting impact on all of us. Whether it was helping behind the scenes or simply sharing a laugh, Kevin embodied what this community is all about.

He had a true passion for racing, a love for life, and a heart that gave freely to others. Anyone who knew Kevin knew his kindness, his humor, and his willingness to help without hesitation.

The loss of both Keith and Kevin in such a short time is something that deeply affects our entire Thunderbowl family. Our thoughts, prayers, and deepest condolences are with the Little family during this incredibly difficult time.

A service to honor Kevin’s life will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at Sierra Baptist Church in Visalia, with a reception to follow.

We ask our racing community to keep the Little family in your prayers and to remember both Keith and Kevin for the incredible men they were.

They will never be forgotten at Tulare Thunderbowl Raceway.

General Manager
Josh Miller

Owner/Promoter
Steve Faria