TULARE, Calif. — Electricity is drifting through the air as one of the biggest weeks in California sprint car racing has arrived, which means only one thing, it’s time for Trophy Cup 28 at Stone Chevrolet Buick GMC Thunderbowl Raceway.
The Abreu Vineyards Trophy Cup presented by Rudeen Racing is not just known for featuring some of the best racing seen all year long, but it’s also well regarded for being held to benefit one of the truly great organizations around, the Make-A-Wish Foundation. With the Trophy Cup’s donation last year, it brought the total amount of contributions to $2,350,000 since the event was created back in 1994.
This weekend marks the 17th occasion that the Trophy Cup will be held at Stone Chevrolet Buick GMC Thunderbowl Raceway. All cars that start the Saturday feature are guaranteed at least $5,000 in weekend winnings, and the overall champion is guaranteed a stout $28,000 in weekend winnings.
The three-day extravaganza on October 20-22 features a $200,000 overall purse.
Past Trophy Cup champs set to compete this weekend include three-time winner Tim Kaeding, two-time champion Shane Golobic, along with single-time winners Rico Abreu, Bud Kaeding, Willie Croft, Jonathan Allard and Craig Stidham.
“It’s been great to see the fan and team support continue to be outstanding at the Trophy Cup year after year, which has simply been amazing to watch,” said Thunderbowl Raceway Promoter Steve Faria. “The extra functions on the fairgrounds continue to create a happening at the event and one that people mark down on their calendar every season. I know we are looking forward to it and hope everyone else is too. Dave Pusateri and his entire team do an exceptional job with everything. I know we’re honored to host the Trophy Cup for the 17th straight year.”