THOMPSON, Conn. — Pro All Stars Series (PASS) and American-Canadian Tour (ACT) officials have revealed the full schedule of events for the 10-division 49th Icebreaker Weekend line up at Thompson Speedway.
Often recognized as New England’s unofficial Lid Lifter for the year’s racing activities, the Thompson Icebreaker is once again highlighted by the PASS Super Late Model 75 on Saturday, April 1, and the $10,000-to-win Icebreaker 125 for the Thompson Outlaw Open Modifieds on Sunday, April 2.
After a full afternoon of practice on March 31 open to all Icebreaker divisions, Saturday marks an exciting day for the upcoming season.
The Pro All Stars Series Super Late Models will make their 21st appearance at the 0.625-mile oval to headline the Saturday portion of Icebreaker weekend with a 75-lap showdown. In contrast, the newly minted Mighty Mini Stock Series will also be in attendance for their first-ever point counting event to the tune of 25 laps.
Saturday’s showcase will also include the EXIT Reality Pro Truck Series and a $1,200-to-win, 50-lap Street Stock Open event. Starting off their seasons will also be the Sunoco Modifieds, who are pulling double-duty on both days of Icebreaker weekend, plus the always thrilling Thompson Late Models. Both local divisions will be pulling for 30-lap season opener events.
Sunday will bring the iconic Icebreaker 125, now in its 49th edition.
Won by icons of the open-wheeled world — including Richie Evans, Bugs Stevens, Jimmy Spencer, Mike Stefanik and Ted Christopher — a pool of talented teams are expected to make a run at the history books with $10,000 waiting for them under the checkered flag. Sunday will also include season-opening action for four more local divisions, including the Limited Sportsman, SK Lite Modifieds and Mini Stocks.
The Sunoco Modifieds will also return for a second 30-lap feature on Sunday.