Drive to Victory Lane Racing School is a racing school in Thompson, Connecticut operated by 1988 NASCAR Winston Cup Rookie of the Year Ken Bouchard. The school uses actual NASCAR modified cars, featuring 358 cubic-inch engines, four-barrel carburetors and four-speed manual transmissions. All courses take place at Thompson International Speedway, a 5/8-mile high-banked oval.
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