TAYLOR HOAR Joins TRACIE BELLEROSE as Thunder Road Late Model Winner
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August 12, 2026
GRRL! SUMMARY:
- TAYLOR HOAR, 24, becomes second woman ever to win Thunder Road late model race, first in 23 years, holding off Chris Pelkey on late restart to score breakthrough victory in third season of competition.
- TRACIE BELLEROSE, 2000 Thunder Road champion and first female winner, requested HOAR’s win as birthday wish, actively mentors younger driver. HOAR honored her with throwback paint scheme honoring 2000 championship season.
- HOAR comes from racing royalty as daughter of Brian Hoar, 8-time ACT Tour Champion, who emotionally witnessed history. She aims for Thunder Road championship and potential tour competition following family legacy.
UPCOMING:
- Taylor Hoar races Thursday nights at Thunder Road Speedbowl through end of season
LINKS TO RACER'S PROFILE PAGES:
act tour, cars late model stock car, thunder road international speedbowl, vermont short track racing
GRRL! summary based upon reporting by Stephen Durham originally appearing on www.shorttrackscene.com
