TJ Sneva among ‘Thunder in Valley’ entries

NW Motorsports July 4, 2025
TJ Sneva from Spokane will chase victory July 12 at the Wenatchee Super Oval at “Thunder in the Valley.” File photo
TJ Sneva from Spokane will chase victory July 12 at the Wenatchee Super Oval at “Thunder in the Valley.” File photo

WENATCHEE, Wash. — Wenatchee Valley Super Oval’s premiere open wheel race, “Thunder in the Valley,” is set for July 12.

The 10th annual edition of the race will feature a familiar racing name as TJ Sneva from Spokane will headline a contingent of entries from the Inland Winged Sprints in a race that pays $3,000 to win and $500 to start. Sneva is the son of the late Jerry Sneva.

Presented by Clearwater Saloon and Casino, this night of racing also features the Speed Tour Super Modified the Ted Mitchell Modified Shootout for WVSO B mods and Freedom Mods as well as the Northwest Focus Midgets.

“It’s always been a sprint car open wheel modified show,” speedway general manager Jeremy Andres wrote in a text message. “This is the first year we’ve had super modified back in 22 years at the Super Oval,” he added.

Chloe Hudson is the defending sprint car winner.

Drivers can pre-enter for all divisions on Pit Pay App. Pit passes can be purchased at pit gate or on PitPay App. Tickets are also available on wvso.com.