Thunder Rods

The Thunder Rods aim to provide cost effective non-contact racing. Limited to a certain number of eligible cars, the most popular choice is the Vauxhall Astra, although other models like the Ford Sierra, Escort, VW Golf and Peugeot 207 & 306 are also permitted. The formula has produced some fantastic, wheel-to-wheel racing and some big grids, and is proving to be an excellent feeder formula for our more senior classes.

The Thunder Rods are a staple at most Aghadowey Oval meetings, but also enjoy outings to Tullyroan Oval during the season plus a chance to sample Tipperary Raceway in April 2026. An excellent place to start your non-contact oval racing career!

Downloads

2026 ORCi Rules of Racing
2026 DMC Drivers Contract Application Form (Adult Formulas)
2026 Thunder Rods Rules

Where and when you can see this class in action at DMC Tracks

Date	Information
Tullyroan Oval Sunday 7/6/2026 @ 2pm	DMC BANGER WEEKENDER Unlimited National Bangers Shamwreck 2026 1600 Bangers 2026 Irish Open Championship Ninja Karts 2026 Golden Helmet Lightning Rods Junior Productions
Tullyroan Oval Saturday 20/6/2026 @ 6.30pm	1600 Rookie Bangers 2026 Irish Teams Championship Superstox The Neil Davison Memorial Cup 2026 Junior Productions The Moffett Shield 2026 Stock Rods 1400 Stock Cars
Tullyroan Oval Sunday 28/6/2026 @ 2pm-6pm	Practice Day All formulas welcome
Tullyroan Oval Saturday 25/7/2026 @ 6.30pm	2.0 Hot Rods Hoosier Challenge Series Round 2 Lightning Rods 2026 Tullyroan Challenge Cup Superstox Thunder Rods Junior Productions
Tullyroan Oval Thursday 13/8/2026 @ 6pm-9pm	Practice Evening All formulas welcome
Tullyroan Oval Saturday 15/8/2026 @ 6.30pm	Unlimited National Bangers 2026 King of Krash 1600 Rookie Bangers 2026 Ulster Championship 2.0 Hot Rods 2026 Tullyroan Challenge Cup Superstox The Moffett Shield 2026 Stock Rods
Tullyroan Oval Saturday 29/8/2026 @ 6.30pm	National Hot Rods 2027 World Series NI Round 3 2.0 Hot Rods The Lee Cherry Memorial Trophy 2026 Lightning Rods 1600 Rookie Bangers Junior Productions
Tullyroan Oval Friday 18/9/2026 @ 6pm-9pm	SEPTEMBER SPEEDWEEKEND Practice Evening
Tullyroan Oval Saturday 19/9/2026 @ tbc	SEPTEMBER SPEEDWEEKEND National Hot Rods 2026 British Championship Superstox 2026 British Championship Lightning Rods 2026 World Cup Ninja Karts The Keir Millar Memorial Trophy 2026 Stock Rods 2026 Tullyroan Challenge Cup
Tullyroan Oval Sunday 20/9/2026 @ tbc	SEPTEMBER SPEEDWEEKEND National Hot Rods 2027 World Series Super Round Superstox 2026 Irish Open Championship Lightning Rods 2026 NI Open Ninja Karts 2026 Tullyroan Challenge Cup Stock Rods 2026 DMC Gold Cup
Tullyroan Oval Saturday 3/10/2026 @ 6.30pm	HOT ROD HEAVEN! National Hot Rods 2026 Ulster Championship & 2027 World Series NI Round 4 Lightning Rods 2026 Irish Championship Thunder Rods 2026 Tullyroan Challenge Cup 2.0 Hot Rods Stock Rods
Tullyroan Oval Saturday 24/10/2026 @ 6pm	National Hot Rods 2027 World Series NI Round 5 Superstox 2026 Irish Championship Junior Productions 2026 Irish Championship Ninja Karts 2026 Champion of Champions & Individual Achievement Award 2.0 Hot Rods
Tullyroan Oval Saturday 7/11/2026 @ 6.30pm	END OF SEASON SPECIAL 2.0 Hot Rods 2026 Irish Championship Stock Rods 2026 Irish Championship Unlimited National Bangers 2026 Irish Championship 1400 Stock Cars 2026 Ulster Championship Ninja Karts 2026 DMC Gold Cup
Tullyroan Oval Sunday 3/1/2027 @ 2pm	HAPPY NEW YEAR Big Van Bangers Van-dalism 2027 2.0 Hot Rods Superstox Lightning Rods Junior Productions