Ohsweken Speedway roars to life every year for an adrenaline and fun-filled time for the whole family. Meet the Indigenous sprint car drivers in the 360 and Crate classes who will compete every Friday to vie for glory on the dangerous dirt track of dreams.
Rain delays the start of the season but Glenn Styres' crew has been working the track and is ready to race. The Hill brothers have been tinkering with their cars all winter. Meanwhile Matthew, #MK8, is still coming off a bad crash from last season.
After a tough start to the season, Joshua Hill, #69, is putting in the extra hours at work and at his shop to get the car ready and also be able to make ends meet. Convinced he is going to win, Joshua is determined to show up and send it every week.
Derek Miller, #38, struggles to make an A Main. With car troubles, inexperience and other road blocks, it's been a tough season so far. But one Friday night, the sprint car community rallies around him to get his car on the track for an important race.
Aaron Turkey, #68, is unable to pull out a win on Frankie Turkey Memorial Night, but comes back to put on a B Main spectacle that dazzles the crowd. Aaron has a lot of challenges distracting him and he experiences growing pains with his new crew.
Six Nations sensation, Alex Hill, #77x, experiences a roller coaster of ups and downs during her return to the Ohsweken oval for the Northern Summer Nationals. After a strong start, her hopes of winning a feature race on home turf start to vanish.
Glenn Styres, #0, the man behind the Ohsweken Speedway and also known as the "Ohsweken Flyer" has retired from sprint car racing, but being sidelined and watching from the bleachers is proving to be extremely difficult the the racing veteran.
Joshua Hill, #69, and Derek Miller, #38, are looking forward to another night of racing, but a series of events leads to heartbreak for one and concussion concerns for another. Joshua also makes a stop at a cancer fundraiser where he donates his recent winnings.
Alex Hill, #77x, has a reputation for being hard on herself and her time at the Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri is no exception. A mix-up sends her to the B Main race after finishing fifth in her heat race - an error on the part of the race officials.
Derek Miller, #38, has a new car while Alex Hill, #77x, laments the slick track she fears at the Ohsweken Speedway. When a mysterious 360 sprint car parks in the first pit on Millionaire Row, the pit buzzes with curiosity and excitement. Could it be Glenn Styres?
It's the second last night of the racing season for Ohsweken Speedway, designated for the 360 class of sprint car drivers vying for the largest payout of the year. Recently retired Glenn Styes, #0, stuns the crowd by returning to the oval he created.
Aaron Turkey, #68, is out for the season, but shows up to watch and support his teammates. Alex Hill, #77x, finishes her season with disappointment and anger about the track conditions. Meanwhile Glenn Styres, #0, has multiple issues with his car, compromising his chances of a win.
All the sprint car drivers of "Friday Night Thunder" share their thoughts on the first season of the series and their hopes for next season. But then, the COVID-19 pandemic hits, promptly shutting down Ohsweken Speedway for an entire season.
Ohsweken Speedway faces a difficult decision going into the 2021 season and rain threatens opening day for the Knights of Thunder. When the drivers finally return to the track, one of them has a rough start and ends up brawling with an adversary.
A new driver named Allan shares his struggles going into the new racing season after a monumental loss. Dan has a hard time getting his car to start and Aaron narrowly avoids a pace truck in a scary start to the first race of the season.
A double-header weekend at Humberstone Speedway proves to be a busy and stressful one for Derek. With the help of his fellow racers, he manages to get out on the track two days in a row and pull out a great performance.
Humberstone’s double-header weekend wraps up with a top 10 finish for Aaron, who proves the following week that he’s on a roll. Derek travels to the Southern Ontario Motor Speedway to help Dan in the pit, only to witness Dan’s wildest and scariest ride yet.
It's National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Joshua uses his car to make an important statement on the track. Meanwhile, the site of a former residential school is being transformed into a positive space for the community.
Joshua changes his car number to memorialize his nephew, who passed away at only 15 years old. With his new number, Joshua completes one of his best races yet. Derek finally qualifies for the redraw but isn’t happy with his results.
Johnny Miller takes us through micro sprint racing at Little Middleton Speedway, where we meet the next generation of Indigenous dirt track racers. Back at Brighton Speedway, Glenn Styres jumps into action with a new ringer on his team.
Alex Hill, fresh off a bad crash, encounters some car trouble at Lake Ozark Speedway. She finds redemption at Lucas Oil Speedway in Missouri but has doubts about her future in racing. Her dad is hopeful that she’ll want to continue with the Hill’s Racing Team.
The Southern Ontario Motor Speedway has been upgrading its facility in hopes of attracting more sprint cars, but the new track is terrifying for the drivers. Despite the difficult track, Derek has one of the best races of his life.
The Action Sprint Tour is back at Merrittville Speedway, where one slick turn becomes a treacherous obstacle for the drivers. Matt gets into some trouble in the feature race and Allan has to think fast when two wheels come off the track.
Another double-header at Humberstone Speedway presents the drivers with a weekend full of excitement, disappointment, confusion, redemption and unexpected glory for one driver who is on a mission to win.
It’s the final Humberstone double-header of the season and the drivers have one last chance to improve their finishing position on the Knights of Thunder leaderboard. Then, they all share some updates on what they plan to do next.
The drivers head to Brockville for the final weekend of the Action Sprint Tour, but there’s some nasty weather brewing that threatens to interfere with the championship. The wet track makes driving slow and difficult. Will the drivers get to race?
After 993 days of closure during the COVID-19 pandemic, Glenn Styres reopens his beloved Ohsweken Speedway to sprint car racing and proves why he’s still called the “Ohsweken Flyer.”
After more than two years, the crate sprint drivers make their return to Ohsweken Speedway. While most of them raced the year before at other local tracks, it will take them some time to reacquaint themselves with the pace at Ohsweken Speedway.
Victor Bomberry is well known in the Six Nations community as an entrepreneur, but today he hits the oval as a driver in the crate sprint class, demonstrating immediate aptitude and the fearlessness he says his dad instilled in him from a very young age.
Victor Bomberry shares his story of sobriety and returns to the oval for his second time with a great start to the night. He later learns that he needs to be able to hear the race director and follow instructions or he’ll be slapped with a harsh penalty.
After a terrible run at the 16th Canadian Sprint Car Nationals, Glenn Styres has concerns about his tires and believes they are the root of the problem. When Glenn is unheard by his crew after the race, he is forced to take drastic measures.
Joshua Hill, alongside friends and family, orchestrates a massive lacrosse stick giveaway to help kids in the community and remind us of the importance of giving back. The night proves to be challenging due to communication issues with track officials.
Allan Downey finds himself embroiled in a hotly debated racing wreck with another driver. This forces him to build a new car with the help of some friends, only to become entangled with the same driver again a week later.
Derek Miller revisits his past in a tearful meeting with the mother of his childhood best friend, Ricky, who died tragically in a motocross accident when they were teenagers.
After clawing his way through the B-main, the feature race spells disaster for Joshua Hill. Meanwhile, Glenn’s disgraced crew chief finds redemption with his new driver at the 17th Canadian Sprint Car Nationals.
The inaugural NASCAR Pinty’s race finally arrives at Ohsweken Speedway and Aaron Turkey proves to be a hometown hero in the historic event. Meanwhile, Joshua Hill hustles to get his car back on the track after getting into a wreck the night before.
Aaron Turkey’s entire night is wild, starting with a heat race win, a top gun award and failed brakes as he narrowly misses people while speeding through the tech barn. It all ends in heartache when he makes one small error during the feature race.
After a rough season, 16-year-old driver Ashton Vanevery finds redemption with a legendary run at the inaugural Canadian Crate Sprint Car Nationals. Meanwhile, Glenn Styres reminisces about the creation of the crate class at Ohsweken Speedway.
Alex Hill has been out all season struggling with anxiety, but she decides to try one race before the season ends. With the help of her team and family, she overcomes her fears and gets in a night of racing at Devil’s Bowl Speedway in Texas.
With racing just weeks away at Ohsweken Speedway, most sprint car drivers are laser-focused on a successful season. However, the Hill Bros aren't ready to abandon their other summer hobbies just yet.
Rookie Allan Downey #19D races in the faster, fiercer, and more expensive 360 class for the first time. On a rough and wild track, he contends with numerous challenges that test even the most experienced drivers.
Victor Bomberry, #420, is back and more entertaining than ever. He aims to level up his racing game while juggling multiple businesses and preparing for his first child.
Ashton VanEvery, #77E, faces immense pressure with a new car and independent team. When an early-season race goes badly, his emotions rise, leading to tensions among the family team.
The “Iceman” Johnny Miller, #20, showcases his dedication in the shop and gym, racing to a career-best finish early in the season with his large family cheering him on.
Brian Nanticoke, #9C, has faced a string of hard luck this season. Tonight, he surprises himself with a career-first achievement, wondering if karma is finally on his side.
Matthew Hill, #MK8 seeks mid-season redemption after a disappointing start. Quick in qualifying, his wing position fails him, leading to a crash in the pits due to failed brakes.
Joshua Hill, #99 needs a break after a disappointing season. Tonight, he finally achieves a career best at the challenging Ohsweken Speedway, a milestone that has eluded him since he started racing the crates.
Glenn Styres, #0, hustles from a grueling NASCAR race in Toronto to his home track for sprint car races, all in one day. He finally gets to celebrate hard-earned victories for his team and GSR chassis.
Aaron Turkey, #68, beset by summer-long motor issues, takes to the road for Brighton Speedway. Despite mechanical woes following him, Aaron's dedicated crew works their magic with some inventive duct tape solutions to keep him competitive.
Young guns Johnny “The Iceman” Miller, #20, and Ashton “The Beast” VanEvery, #77E, have been challenging the veterans all season, proving their skills on the track. Tonight at the Nationals, they solidify their status as formidable competitors.
The Northern Sprint Car Nationals offer a hefty $30K prize for the 360 class winner, heightening tensions and expectations among top sprint car drivers. As the night unfolds, many drivers experience disappointment and frustration amid the fierce competition.
Following a season marked by both triumphs and frustrations, the drivers of Friday Night Thunder gather to debrief and unwind. Some contemplate strategies for improvement in the next season, while others ponder their future participation in the sport.
