Thundersports

Thundersports refers to a style of sports car racing that was particularly popular in the 1980s. Thundersports races featured a diverse array of powerful and visually striking sports cars, often with modified or bespoke bodywork and high-performance engines. Key characteristics of Thundersports racing included a mix of prototypes and sports cars, and races were often held in endurance format, lasting for extended durations. The series attracted a wide range of vehicles, from purpose-built prototypes to modified production-based sports cars, creating a visually dynamic and diverse field. Thundersports races were known for their high-speed action, with powerful cars competing against each other on a variety of circuits. The series contributed to the excitement and variety of sports car racing during its peak. While the popularity of Thundersports waned in the 1990s, the legacy of these races remains a significant chapter in the history of sports car competition.