THUNDER ON THE HILL NEWS
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Thunder on the Hill 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE---THANK YOU
CONTACT: BOB MILLER 443 513 4456
THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES
410 SPRINTS & MODIFIEDS JOIN THUNDER SERIES OPENER. . . . . .
BPG RACING BEEFS UP 358 MODIFIED PAYOFF, $3,000 TO WIN, $255 TO TAKE THE GREEN WEDNESDAY NIGHT, MAY 23RD AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
The NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series will swing into action on Wednesday night, May 23 at the Grandview Speedway with the 410 Sprint & 358 Modified double-header. The 410 sprints will compete in race one of the Keystone Cup Sprint Series. Time trials and qualifying events will lead up to the 35 lap $5,000 to win 410 sprint feature. For the 358 Modifieds, BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports has beefed up the payoff for their 25 lap feature. $3,000 will go to the winner along with $350 for tenth and $255 just to start the main event for the 358 Modifieds. BPG and Chad Sinon have long supported the Thunder on the Hill Racing Series and one again, he is giving back to the sport.
410 sprint drivers expected to be in the field include Fred Rahmer of Salfordsville, PA, Greg Hodnett, Chad Layton, Justin Henderson, Lance Dewease, Brian Montieth, Logan Schuchart, Mark Smith, Brent Marks, Daryn Pittman and defending event winner Brian Leppo.
The 358 Modifieds will complete in a series of qualifying events all leading up to the 25 lap $3,000 to win feature. This event will certainly be viewed by some out-siders as a test and tune for the September 15 BPG $50,000 to win Freedom 76. Regulars expected to be in the field include Duane Howard, Jeff Strunk, Craig Vondohren, Doug Manmiller, Kevin Hirthler, MeMe DeSantis and Brad Missimer.
Of special interest for the always important Thunder on the Hill race fans, Vertical Wave Telephone Systems will be returning to the hill and offering as many as twelve $25 gas cards in a variety of giveaway promotions at each Thunder Show. Jim Gallagher of Vertical Wave continues to be a good friend to all who take part in the wildly popular Thunder on the Hill Series. Jim can easily be found on race night at the front gate or taking lead with the nightly Inside/Out Promotion, where race fans have an opportunity to watch warm-ups from the infield. For all your phone communication needs, reach out to Vertical Wave at 800-479-0955.
In 2012, the Modified feature winner of each Thunder on the Hill event will earn a dinner for two at Texas Roadhouse located on Hamilton Blvd (Route222) in Trexlertown, PA. At least one other bonus is soon to be announced for the Modifieds in the coming Thunder Series.
Adult admission tickets are $22, children 6-11 $5 and children 5 and under will be admitted for free. The pit fee is $30 and a license is not required.
Advance tickets for the May 23rd will be on sale at Grandview Speedway the two Saturday nights (May 12 and May 19) prior to the May 23rd NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Series Opener.
NAPA Auto Parts will return for their twentieth consecutive year as the lead Thunder on the Hill Racing Series Sponsor. Other sponsors on-board for the coming season include Vertical Wave Telephone Systems, Pioneer Pole Buildings LLC, Lee Myles Transmissions, BPG/Chad Sinon Motorsports and the Fairgrounds Square Mall.
And don’t forget, the nationally known Amsoil USAC National Wingless Sprints will return to the Grandview Speedway on Tuesday night, June 5 for the 40 lap Jesse Hockett Classic. Also on the program will be the ARDC Midgets with race time set for 7:30 PM. Some say, just watching the USAC wingless sprints time trial at Grandview is worth the price of admission.. Defending winner Bobby East will return to defend his win on the “hill”.
USAC will also be making a stop at the New Egypt Speedway on Thursday night, June 7 in a double-header with the Modifieds. Gates will open at 5 PM with race time set for 7:30 PM.
For more information, please visit www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com
23RD ANNUAL NAPA AUTO PARTS THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES - -2012
presented by: VERTICAL Telephone Systems, Lee Myles Transmissions, BPG/Chad Sinon Motorsports, Pioneer Pole Buildings (PPB)
NEXT EVENT: Thunder Event 103
WHEN: Wednesday, May 23rd Gates Open 5 PM Race Time 7:30 PM
WHERE: Grandview Speedway
WHAT: Thunder on the Hill Racing Series
Keystone Cup 410 Sprint Series & 358 Modifieds
LOCATION; Route 100 Bechtelsville, PA 10 mile north of Pottstown, Bechtelsville, PA
For GPS Users: 43 Passmore Road Bechtelsville, PA 19505
Adults: $22, Children 6-11 $5 Children 5 and under Free
Pits: $30 No license Required
TRACK PHONE: 610 754 7688
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 443 513 4456 Bob Miller
WEBSITES: www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com or www.grandviewspeedway.com
