Friday Night Thunder
The exhilarating and dangerous world of sprint car racing is seen through the lives of five Indigenous racing families.
- 2021-2024
- 3 seasons
- Documentary
The exhilarating and dangerous world of sprint car racing is seen through the lives of five Indigenous racing families.
Season 3 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2023
Episode 1
993 Days
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".
Episode 2
Crusty and Rusty, Not So Dusty
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.
Episode 3
The Pure Rookie
Meet #420, Victor Bomberry, who hits the track in a crate sprint with absolutely zero experience in a race car. Ever.
Episode 4
The Sons Are Shining
Victor Bomberry, #420 returns with a great start to the night, only to end in disappointment and hard-learned lessons.
Episode 5
It's Sacking Season
After a terrible running of the Canadian Sprint Car Nationals for Glenn Styres, #0, the axe falls on a vital crew member.
Episode 6
Sweatin Lacrosse Balls
Joshua Hill, #99 demonstrates the spirit of giving back while track communication issues cause anger among some drivers.
Episode 7
Smart & Patient Is Fast
Allan Downey rides a roller coaster of events and emotions after his car is junked in a hotly debated racing incident.
Episode 8
Remembering Ricky
Derek Miller, #38 spends time remembering his best friend who tragically died in a motocross accident many years ago.
Episode 9
The Hornet's Nest
It's disaster for Joshua Hill after clawing his way through the B-Main while Glenn's former crew chief gets the glory.
Episode 10
Hometown Hero
Aaron Turkey has a defining moment at the Pinty's NASCAR race while Joshua hustles, successfully, to turn things around.
Episode 11
Dude, Where's My Brakes?
Aaron Turkey's night begins with a fast car, a top gun award and failed brakes and ends with a heartbreaking feature race.
Episode 12
Crate Class and the Kid
After a rough season, young Ashton Vanevery finds redemption with a legendary run at the first crate nationals event.
Episode 13
Where's Alex?
Alex Hill, #77x has been out all season with anxiety issues but decides to try one race in Texas before the season ends.