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THUNDER SERIES RESULTS
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JULY 26, 2016
CONTACT: BOB MILLER 443 513 4456
THUNDER SERIES RACING SERIES
NAPA AUTO PARTS & PIONEER POLE BUILDINGS PRESENT. . .
STEVIE SMITH CLAIMS THUNDER CUP AND FIRST GRANDVIEW WIN; HODNETT, HOWARD, AND VONDOHREN GRAB WINS IN 4 FEATURE SHOW TUESDAY NIGHT
BECHTELSVILLE, PA (July 26, 2016) – Broken Arrow, Oklahoma’s Stevie Smith captured the 410 Sprint Car Thunder Cup trophy, the $5,000 top-prize, and his first career Grandview Speedway win this past Tuesday Night when the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series presented the 2nd Annual 410 Sprint Thunder Cup event at the Berks County dirt track. The race night sponsor was Pioneer Pole Buildings.
Greg Hodnett picked up the win in the 410 Sprint car make-up feature event, rain halted from PA Sprint Car Speedway. Duane Howard claimed the 30 Lap, $3,000 NASCAR 358 Modfied main event while Craig VonDohren picked up the win in the 358 make-up feature event.
Kunkletown, PA’s Ryan Smith started on the pole of the 35 lap Thunder Cup main event setting a rapid pace and hitting lapped traffic by the fourth circuit. Smith aboard the Warko No. 94 swapped grooves dodging lapped cars with Stevie Smith in the second position. Stevie Smith – the veteran – made his move on the fourth circuit pulling outside the ‘Kunkletown Kid’ – but it was the younger Smith making a bold move dodging between lapped cars to hold on to the top spot.
A lap 10 red flag for Freddie Rahmer – who got upside down after contact with a lapped car – halted the action for the only time of the race.
During the red flag, Ryan Smith discovered an issue with the radiator hose on his No. 94 machine draining the water out of his sprint car, handing the lead over to ‘The Black Bandit’ Stevie Smith.
Stevie Smith (WoS photo)
On the restart, Stevie Smith powered away while Tim Shaffer battled Danny Dietrich and Greg Hodnett for the second spot.
With Smith at the helm at the halfway point, all eyes were on Myerstown, PA’s Brent Marks moving forward from the 11th starting position into the fifth spot. Smith held a full straight-a-way lead while Shaffer, Hodnett, Dietrich and Marks battled for the runner-up position.
Dietrich would overtake the second spot and close on Smith through the later portion of the event but it was ‘The Black Bandit’ maintaining the lead and rolling under the checkered flag in first position. Danny Dietrich finished in second, Greg Hodnett in third, Tim Shaffer in fourth and Brent Marks in fifth.
Tim Shaffer set the Quick Time with a lap of 12.603, Qualifying Heat Races were won Lucas Wolfe, Alan Krimes and Davey Sammons.
Greg Hodnett (WoS photo)
Thomasville, PA’s Greg Hodnett claimed his ninth Thunder on the Hill victory dominating the final 20 laps of the rain-delayed 35 lap PA Speedweek feature event. Hodnett set a rapid pace from the get go, pulling away from the lead with Brent Marks in tow. Hodnett weaved in and out of heavy lapped traffic holding off Brent Marks – who was closing on the leader. Hodnett picked up the $5,000 winner’s share, Marks settled for second, Lucas Wolfe in third, Aaron Ott in fourth and Stevie Smith rounding out the top five finishers.
Duane Howard (WoS photo)
Duane Howard, of Oley, PA, led the Mike Petruska Racing No. 66 to victory in the 30 lap NASCAR 358 Modified feature event. Howard started on the front row with Brett Kressley and charged to the front from the opening green flag. Howard switched lanes from the middle to the top spot holding off Kressley’s No. 357 machine.
A lap 10 yellow for Boyertown, PA’s Ryan Watt slowed the field for the only caution of the evening.
On the restart, Howard held on to the top spot with Kressley in second, while a three-car battle for the third spot developed between Craig VonDohren, Jeff Strunk and Modified rookie Mike Lisowski – with Craig VonDohren getting the best of the war.
With Howard setting the pace, VonDohren charged around the outside of Kressley for the second position and set his sights on the leader, closing with five laps remaining.
Howard would go on to pick up the win, VonDohren settling for second, Modified rookie Brett Kressley in third aboard the Norm’s Save Station No. 357, Jeff Strunk in fourth and Mike Lisowski in fifth – in less than half a dozen Modified starts.
Modified Heat Races were won by Jeff Strunk and Rick Laubach.
Craig VonDohren (WoS photo)
Oley, PA’s Craig VonDohren launched from his second place starting spot in the 30 lap make-up feature event, setting a rapid pace early on with Duane Howard, Rick Laubach and Jeff Strunk right on his tail. A bold three-wide maneuver around Howard and Strunk moved Laubach into the second spot setting his sights on VonDohren. Howard would pull pitside a lap later. Laubach closed the gap on the 12th circuit pulling alongside the race leader before retiring just two laps later. Strunk inherited the second place position and challenged VonDohren for the lead with five laps remaing. VonDohren would claim the $3,000 top prize, Strunk would settle for second, Jimmy Horton in third, Brian Hirthler in fourth, and Brett Kressley in fifth.
Thunder Notes
The four feature show was completed by 10:30 PM, the track was groomed twice throughout the night to ensure optimal racing conditions.
Davey Sammons pulled off early in the make-up feature event, the team went to work changing the motor prior to the heat race – which Sammons claimed the win over Brent Marks and Stevie Smith. Sammons finished 9th in the A-Main.
Stevie Smith picked up his first ever Grandview Speedway victory – his father, Steve Smith Sr. won the first Thunder on the Hill event in August 1990.
410 Sprint Car Time Trials: 1. Tim Shaffer – 12.603 2. Danny Dietrich – 12. 620 3. Stevie Smith – 12.635 4. Ryan Smith – 12. 643 5. Greg Hodnett – 12. 661 6. Aaron Ott – 12.707 7. Billy Dietrich – 12. 720 8. TJ Stutts – 12.741 9. Brent Marks – 12.746 10. Lucas Wolfe – 12.788 11. Alan Krimes – 12.828 12. Davey Sammons – 12.847 13. Freddie Rahmer – 12.866 14. Ryan Taylor – 12.979 15. Brandon Rahmer – 13.006 16. Tyler Ross – 13.496 17. Joe Kata III – 13.560 18. Jevon Ahner – 13.743 19. Dave Carlberg – 13.743 20. Bobby Manzingo – 13.757 21. George Streaker, Jr. – 14.362
Heat 1 (8 Laps ) – 1. Lucas Wolfe 2. Billy Dietrich 3. Ryan Smith 4. Tim Shaffer 5. Freddie Rahmer 6. Tyler Ross
Heat 2 (8 Laps) – 1. Alan Krimes 2. Danny Dietrich 3. Greg Hodnett 4. Ryan Taylor 5. TJ Stutts 6. Bobby Manzingo
Heat 3 (8 Laps) – 1. Davey Sammons 2. Brent Marks 3. Stevie Smith 4. Aaron Ott 5. Brandon Rahmer 6. Jevon Ahner
Thunder Cup A-Main (35 Laps) – 1. Stevie Smith 2. Danny Dietrich 3. Greg Hodnett 4. Tim Shaffer 5. Brent Marks 6. Lucas Wolfe 7. Alan Krimes 8. Aaron Ott 9. Davey Sammons 10. Ryan Taylor 11. Billy Dietrich 12. Tyler Ross 13. Brandon Rahmer 14. Joe Kata III 15. Jevon Ahner 16. George Streaker, Jr. 17. Bobby Manzingo 18. Ryan Smith 19. Freddie Rahmer 20. Dave Carlberg 21. TJ Stutts
Make-Up Feature (35 Laps) – 1. Greg Hodnett 2. Brent Marks 3. Lucas Wolfe 4. Aaron Ott 5. Stevie Smith 6. Danny Dietrich 7. Alan Krimes 8. TJ Stutts 9. Ryan Taylor 10. Tyler Ross 11. Freddie Rahmer 12. Billy Dietrich 13. Ryan Smith 14. Jevon Ahner 15. Brandon Rahmer 16. Joe Kata 17. Davey Sammons 18. Bryan Clauson 19. Doug Esh 20. Robbie Stillwaggon 21. Brock Zearfoss 22. Sean Zemunik 23. Dave Carlberg 24. Tim Shaffer
NASCAR 358 Modfieds
Heat 1 (10 Laps) – 1. Jeff Strunk 2. Craig VonDohren 3. Brian Hirthler 4. Jimmy Horton 5. Duane Howard 6. Danny Erb
Heat 2 (10 Laps) – 1. Rick Laubach 2. Colt Harris 3. Mike Lisowski 4. Ryan Watt 5. Brett Kressley 6. Brian Krummel
Feature (30 Laps) – 1. Duane Howard 2. Craig VonDohren 3. Brett Kressley 4. Jeff Strunk 5. Mike Lisowski 6. Jimmy Horton 7. Danny Erb 8. Ray Swinehart 9. John Willman 10. Brian Krummel 11. Colt Harris 12. Brian Hirthler 13. Chris Esposito 14. Ryan Watt
Make-Up Feature (30 Laps) – 1. Craig VonDohren 2. Jeff Strunk 3. Jimmy Horton 4. Brian Hirthler 5. Brett Kressley 6. Ryan Watt 7. Chris Esposito 8. Ryan Grim 9. Colt Harris 10. Mike Lisowski 11. Steve Swinehart 12. Rick Laubach 13. Duane Howard 14. John Willman 15. Ray Swinehart
NEXT EVENT
Thursday, August 18 7:30 PM PPB Night
Grandview Speedway
All Star Circuit of Champions & TSRS Sprints
See Steve Kinser & Sammy Swindell in action!
THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING TONIGHT
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JULY 26, 2016
CONTACT: BOB MILLER 443-513-4456
NAPA AUTO PARTS THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES
NAPA AUTO PARTS THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES presents. . . . .
410 SPRINTS & MODIFIEDS IN 4 FEATURE PROGRAM ON TUESDAY NIGHT AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
A big night of racing is set for Grandview Speedway on Tuesday night, July 26 for the second Annual 410 Sprint Thunder Cup & Modified double header. As a result of the June28 rain out, the remaining twenty laps of 410 sprint feature and a 30 lap modified feature will be added to the Tuesday night, July 26 racing program. With a big night of racing planned, the starting time will be moved to 7PM for time trials.
The first feature of the night will find Greg Hodnett in the lead position to restart the remaining twenty laps of the 410 sprint feature. Following Hodnett will be Brent Marks, Lucas Wolfe, Stevie Smith, Doug Esh, TJ Stutts and a cast of stars to include Danny Dietrich, Alan Krimes and don’t forget, Ryan Smith who will restart at the back of field. Smith was leading the event, then tangled with another car, displaying the yellow flag when the rain began to fall on June 28. Smith will be on a mission to get to the front of the field.
This events pays $5,000 to the winner, $1,000 for tenth and $400 to take the green. The 30 lap modified feature is next on the order of events followed by some track prep before starting a complete program of qualifying for both the 410 sprints and modifieds all leading up to the 35 lap 410 Sprint Thunder Cup and the 30 lap modified feature.
Advance tickets may be reserved by calling 443 513 4456. Be sure to leave your name and number of tickets. You may pay for and pick up your tickets on race night at 4 PM. Advance ticket holders may enter the grandstand at 4:30 PM, one-half hour prior to general admission tickets going on sale.
Gates will open at 5 PM with race time set to get underway at 7 PM.
General admissions tickets are $25 for adults, $10 for children 6-11 and children five and under will be admitted Free. The pit fee is $35 and a license is not required.
2016 Racing Schedule:
NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series presented by Pioneer Pole Buildings
Tuesday, July 26 7:00 PM
Grandview Speedway
410 Sprints Thunder Cup & 358 Modifieds*
Plus 410 Make up Feature and 30 lap 358 Modified
4 FEATURES
Thursday, August 18 7:30 PM PPB Night
Grandview Speedway
All Star Circuit of Champions & TSRS Sprints
See Steve Kinser & Sammy Swindell in action!
Saturday, October 15 6 PM
Grandview Speedway
MODS at the MADHOUSE Halloween Party
Big Block Modified/358 Modified Challenge 40 Laps, Sportsman & TSRS Sprints
*indicates NASCAR Modified Point Race
Grandview Speedway
GPS USERS: 43 Passmore Road, Bechtelsville, PA 19505
Located less than a mile off Route 100, 10 miles north of Pottstown, PA
Speedway Phone: 610-754-7688
Thunder on the Hill Racing Series Phone: 443-513-4456
Series Website: Track Website: www.grandviewspeedway.com
Twitter/Instagram: @TOTHRACING
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thunderonthehill
THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES NEWS
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JULY 24, 2016
CONTACT: BOB MILLER 443-513-4456
NAPA AUTO PARTS THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES
NAPA AUTO PARTS THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES presents. . . . .
410 SPRINTS & MODIFIEDS IN 4 FEATURE PROGRAM ON TUESDAY NIGHT AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
A big night of racing is set for Grandview Speedway on Tuesday night, July 26 for the second Annual 410 Sprint Thunder Cup & Modified double header. As a result of the June28 rain out, the remaining twenty laps of 410 sprint feature and a 30 lap modified feature will be added to the Tuesday night, July 26 racing program. With a big night of racing planned, the starting time will be moved to 7PM for time trials.
The first feature of the night will find Greg Hodnett in the lead position to restart the remaining twenty laps of the 410 sprint feature. Following Hodnett will be Brent Marks, Lucas Wolfe, Stevie Smith, Doug Esh, TJ Stutts and a cast of stars to include Danny Dietrich, Alan Krimes and don’t forget, Ryan Smith who will restart at the back of field. Smith was leading the event, then tangled with another car, displaying the yellow flag when the rain began to fall on June 28. Smith will be on a mission to get to the front of the field.
This events pays $5,000 to the winner, $1,000 for tenth and $400 to take the green. The 30 lap modified feature is next on the order of events followed by some track prep before starting a complete program of qualifying for both the 410 sprints and modifieds all leading up to the 35 lap 410 Sprint Thunder Cup and the 30 lap modified feature.
Advance tickets may be reserved by calling 443 513 4456. Be sure to leave your name and number of tickets. You may pay for and pick up your tickets on race night at 4 PM. Advance ticket holders may enter the grandstand at 4:30 PM, one-half hour prior to general admission tickets going on sale.
Gates will open at 5 PM with race time set to get underway at 7 PM.
General admissions tickets are $25 for adults, $10 for children 6-11 and children five and under will be admitted Free. The pit fee is $35 and a license is not required.
2016 Racing Schedule:
NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series presented by Pioneer Pole Buildings
Tuesday, July 26 7:00 PM
Grandview Speedway
410 Sprints Thunder Cup & 358 Modifieds*
Plus 410 Make up Feature and 30 lap 358 Modified
4 FEATURES
Thursday, August 18 7:30 PM PPB Night
Grandview Speedway
All Star Circuit of Champions & TSRS Sprints
See Steve Kinser & Sammy Swindell in action!
Saturday, October 15 6 PM
Grandview Speedway
MODS at the MADHOUSE Halloween Party
Big Block Modified/358 Modified Challenge 40 Laps, Sportsman & TSRS Sprints
*indicates NASCAR Modified Point Race
Grandview Speedway
GPS USERS: 43 Passmore Road, Bechtelsville, PA 19505
Located less than a mile off Route 100, 10 miles north of Pottstown, PA
Speedway Phone: 610-754-7688
Thunder on the Hill Racing Series Phone: 443-513-4456
Series Website: Track Website: www.grandviewspeedway.com
Twitter/Instagram: @TOTHRACING
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thunderonthehill
COZZE, SHUEY AND LISOWSKI WIN HATFIELD MEATS NIGHT EVENTS AT GRANDVIEW SATURDAY
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NEWS FROM NASCAR SANCTIONED GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY, BECHTELSVILLE, PA
Track promoter: Bruce Rogers @ 610.754.7688
MEDIA CONTACT: Ernie Saxton@215.752.7797-Cell:267.934.7286
EMAIL: Esaxton144@aol.com
Race results written by Vicki Gehris with additions from Ernie Saxton
COZZE, SHUEY AND LISOWSKI ARE ALL REPEAT NASCAR WINNERS ON HATFIELD QUALITY MEATS NIGHT AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY SATURDAY
BECHTELSVILLE, PA. July 24, 2016 . . . Veteran racer Frank Cozze piloted the Tom Umbenhauer/Harry’s U-Pull-It No. 4 to his third 30-Lap T.P. Trailers NASCAR 358 Modified All-American Racing Series feature of the season in the Saturday night stock car racing action sponsored by Hatfield Quality Meats. The slick track was to the Dirt Hall of Fame chauffeur’s liking since the car worked wherever he put it which aided in his comfortable finish ahead of runner-up Steve Swinehart. Cozze also received $250 from T.P. Trailers and was eligible for $150 in VP Racing Fuels product awards if he carried the proper decals and used the product.
Brian Shuey, who couldn’t get past the Late Model warm-up stages the past two weeks due to engine problems finally had Lady Luck on his side and got the monkey off his back to collect his fourth 25-lap BRC Late Model feature. It wasn’t an easy win for the former two-time point champion since current and defending point champion Chuck Schutz and Dave Ogin were right on his bumper in the later stages. He also earned $100 from T.P. Trailers.
Mike Lisowski overpowered rookie Derrick Smith for the lead on the 19th lap restart in a daring move for the spot in the 25-lap NASCAR Sportsman feature and later held off Joe Funk III’s bids to win his second feature in which he also received the T.P. Trailers $100 award.
WNPV-1440AM Radio of Lansdale, PA steps in to sponsor the Saturday, July 30th night of NASCAR stock car racing. Included will be the TP Trailers Modifieds, BRC Late Models and Sportsman along with the popular Blast from the Past Vintage racers. WNPV, the official area NASCAR station, has been a long time supporter of stock car racing at Grandview. Henning’s Trains of Lansdale will be making three youngsters very happy as they give away three sets of Lionel trains to lucky winners. Henning’s is the area’s authorized Lionel dealer and service station and the Henning family has fielded a Late Model stock car at the Bechtelsville clay oval for a number of years.
WNPV will give away three pair of Pocono IndyCar tickets with a value of $1,100. One set is for seating in the Terrace Club which includes pre-race pit/paddock passes plus complimentary food and beverage. Two other sets of tickets include pre-race pit/paddock passes.
Blaine Bracelin Jr. was the early leader in the Modified portion until Steve Swinehart passed him coming off turn four on the sixth lap.
The order behind Swinehart now consisted of Cozze, Bracelin Jr., Kory Fleming and Glenn Owens.
Bracelin’s strong third place run was erased after he spun in the second turn bringing out the yellow on the eighth lap. Also caught up in the mishap were Fleming and Brett Kressley since they were left with nowhere to go. Fleming continued, but Kressley was sidelined the rest of the race.
Cozze shot into the lead on the restart with Swinehart, Craig Von Dohren, Owens and Brian Houseknecht in pursuit.
VonDohren stopped with a flat right rear tire on the ninth lap for another yellow. He rejoined after a quick pit stop. Since the front row was playing cat and mouse and the others anticipated a quicker restart Bracelin Jr., VonDohren, Chris Gambler and Kyle Borror tangled along the backstretch. The next attempt was better and Cozze continued his dominance.
Cozze was dealing with lapped traffic by the 19thj lap while Swinehart, Owens, Houseknecht and Mike Gular continued to chase him down. Jeff Strunk and Gular swapped positions on the 21st lap and Strunk was on the move.
No one was able to cut into Cozze’s lead and he went on to claim his fourth career win at the 1/3-mile oval by a sizeable distance over runner-up Swinehart, for the second week in a row. Strunk crossed the line third but following the post-race tech inspection, he was disqualified for an illegal carburetor and place last. He took a huge hit in the points since he dropped to third behind Von Dohren and Gular. Third then went to Gular followed by Houseknecht, for his season best finish and Ryan Grim.
Bracelin Jr., Fleming and Cozze were the heat winners.
In Late Model action Shuey wasted no time putting the Scott Lee-owned machine at the head of the 14-car starting lineup trailed by Shawn Horning, Bryon Sipe, Steve Todorow and Dan Green.
Dave Ogin made a bold charge to move into second on the fifth lap restart needed when Green, while running fifth, spun.
Shuey was having trouble coming out of turn four and several times Ogin tried to dive underneath him, but somehow Shuey managed to stay in first.
Cory Merkel had just overtaken second when he spun in the second turn relinquishing the spot to Ogin again.
Shuey had some breathing room when Schutz began to pressure Ogin, but in no time it was a three-way battle for first.
Shuey was able to keep the lead and claimed his 19th career win with Schutz, who took over second with two laps to go right on his bumper followed by Ogin, Todorow and Sipe.
Heats were won by Shuey and Sipe.
Rookie racer Kenny Bock set the pace for six laps in the Sportsman feature before Derrick Smith, also a rookie, assumed the lead.
By the Dan’s Deli ½-way hoagie mark, the order behind Smith consisted of Funk III, Bock, Mark Kemmerer and Rich Jones. Working his way to the front of the pack was Lisowski since he was third by lap 17.
Lisowski became the new leader on the 19th lap restart brought out when Jones spun between turns three and four. Funk III was now second as Smith fell to third.
Lisowski never looked back once he was first and went on to post his seventh career victory trailed by Funk III, Smith, Kemmerer and Jim Housworth.
Jack Butler, Brandon Whitmoyer and Smith were the heat winners. The consi went to Ryan Lilick.
RACE RESULTS
Hatfield Quality Meats T.P. Trailers Modified Feature (30 Laps): 1. Frank Cozze, 2. Steve Swinehart, 3. Mike Gular, 4. Brian Houseknecht, 5. Ryan Grim, 6. Kevin Hirthler, 7. Kyle Weiss, 8. Jared Umbenhauer, 9. Kenny Gilmore, 10. Ray Swinehart, 11. Craig Von Dohren, 12. Doug Manmiller, 13. Danny Erb, 14. Tim Buckwalter, 15. Glenn Owens, 16. Chris Esposito, 17. Bobby Gunther-Walsh, 18. Kory Fleming, 19. Chris Gambler, 20. John Willman, 21. Kyle Borror, 22. Ron Seltmann Jr., 23. Blaine Bracelin, 24. Brett Kressley, 25. Nate Christman, 26. Brian Krummel, 27. Justin Grim, 28. Jeff Strunk.
Hatfield Quality Meats BRC Late Model Feature (25 Laps): 1. Brian Shuey, 2. Chuck Schutz, 3. Dave Ogin, 4. Steve Todorow, 5. Bryon Sipe, 6. Lou Egrie, 7. Dan Green, 8. Bill Henning, 9. Joe Fanelli, 10. Cory Merkel, 11. Shawn Horning, 12. Chris Wojnar, 13. Wayne Pfeil, 14. Eric Hoch. DNS: Drew Weisser and Sean Merkel.
Hatfield Quality Meats Sportsman Feature (25 Laps): 1. Mike Lisowski, 2. Joe Funk III, 3. Derrick Smith, 4. Mark Kemmerer, 5. Jim Housworth, 6. Jack Butler, 7. Ryan Lilick, 8. Brandon Whitmoyer, 9. Jordan Umbenhauer, 10. Brian Hirthler, 11. Ryan Higgs, 12. Kyle Lilick, 123. Chris Jenkins, 14. Dean Bachman, 15. Jesse Landis, 16. Mike Koffel, 17. Craig Whitmoyer, 18. Kenny Bock, 19. Jordan Henn, 20. Rich Jones, 21. Brett Gilmore, 22. Dylan Swinehart, 23. Brian Papiez, 24. Brad Brightbill, 25. Ryan Beltz, 26. Brad Arnold. DNQ: Ken Eckert Jr., B.J. Joly, Steve Young, Nathan Mohr, Andrew Kries, Steve Searock.
Grandview Speedway, a one-third-mile, banked clay track, is located on Passmore Road just off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. A full assortment of great concessions and novelty items are available. Free parking on the grounds. Fans are invited to the competition area after the events are completed to meet the racers. For information telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at www.grandviewspeedway.com, Twitter@GrandviewSpeedway and www.facebook.com/grandviewspeedway along with Rainedout.com (for rainout information).
COMING EVENTS:
Tuesday, July 26, 7:00 p.m. Thunder on the Hill Racing Series featuring 410 Sprints and 358 Modifieds including continuation of events postponed from June 28th.
Saturday, July 30, 7:30 p.m. WNPV-1440 AM Radio Night featuring TP Trailers Modifieds, BRC Late Models, Sportsman and Blast from the Past Vintage car racing. – RCN/TV Coverage
Saturday, August 6, 7:30 p.m. Bernheisel Night featuring TP Trailers 358 Modifieds, BRC Late Models and Sportsman.
Saturday, August 13, 7:30 p.m. Pioneer Pole Buildings Forrest Rogers Memorial for NASCAR TP Trailers 358 Modifieds (50 laps), BRC Late Models and Sportsman – RCN/TV Coverage
Thursday, August 18, 7:30 p.m. Tony Stewart’s All Star Circuit of Champions 410 Sprints plus TSRS 305 Sprints.
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PFEIL WINS CHAPMAN AUTO FIRECRACKER 40, WEISS AND PAPIEZ ALSO WIN AT GRANDVIEW
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NEWS FROM NASCAR SANCTIONED GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY, BECHTELSVILLE, PA
Track promoter: Bruce Rogers @ 610.754.7688
MEDIA CONTACT: Ernie Saxton@215.752.7797-Cell:267.934.7286
EMAIL: Esaxton144@aol.com
Race results written by Vicki Gehris with additions from Ernie Saxton
WAYNE PFEIL WINS CHAPMAN AUTO GROUP OF HORSHAM FIRECRACKER 40 BRC LATE MODEL RACE, KYLE WEISS AND BRIAN PAPIEZ ALSO VISIT VICTORY LANE AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
21 DIFFERENT FEATURE WINNERS SO FAR THIS SEASON
BECHTELSVILLE, PA. July 17,2016 . . . Wayne Pfeil, behind the wheel of his own/J & H Automotive & Custom Exhaust No. 72, scored the biggest win of his career when he took home the $2,000 first prize money in the Chapman Auto Group Firecracker 40 NASCAR BRC Late Model feature on Saturday night at Grandview Speedway. He dedicated his first win of the season to his dad, a former racer, who was at home with some health issues. “The car has been good all season, but we just had bad luck.” He gave a lot of credit to his crew because they stick by him and continue to try to make improvements to the car. He collected the Dan’s Deli ½-way hoagie bonus in addition to $100 from T. P. Trailers, Limerick.
The 30-Lap T.P. Trailers NASCAR 358 Modified All-American Racing Series 30-Lap was up for grabs right until the wave of the checkered and it was Kyle Weiss, the “Jalapa Jet” standing in victory lane for the first time of the season. He was happy how good the car was working since he and the crew spent several hours preparing the Blue Knob Auto No. 21K. In addition to the top prize, he also received $250 from T.P. Trailers.
Brian Papiez, a rookie this season in the NASCAR Sportsman division, held off the challenges of another rookie Andrew Kreis, who destroyed his car a few weeks ago, but had rebuilt the car and returned to the racing wars, to win his second 25-Lap feature. Papiez also received the $100 T.P. Trailers monetary award and the Dan’s Deli ½-way hoagie bonus.
Twenty one different drivers have visited victory lane this season in the three divisions of NASCAR stock car racing.
Coming up on Saturday, July 23rd is the always popular Hatfield Quality Meats Night featuring a visit by Smiley, their famous mascot; plus t-shirts and hot dogs being shot into the grandstands. And they will have product samples in the first turn grandstand area early in the evening. Featured will be the TP Trailers NASCAR 358 Modifieds, BRC Late Models and Sportsman. The weekly Meet and Greet featuring drivers and cars near the main gate entrance starts at 5 p.m. Spectator gates open at 5:30 p.m. with actual racing competition starts at 7:30 p.m. Adults are admitted for $15 while youngsters under 12 enter free.
Then on Sunday, July 24th, 1 p.m. the Outlaw Enduro racers will be in action along with Blast from the Past Vintage Car racing events. Adult admission is just $10.
Devin Frey took the early lead in the Late Model main event with Steve Todorow, who returned to action four weeks ago; Ron Kline, the 2009 and 2011 winner; Drew Weisser, a 2016 feature winner and Pfeil in tow.
It didn’t take Frey long to build up a commanding lead and encounter lap traffic by the eighth lap.
Dan Green regrouped the pack when he stopped in the fourth turn with tire issues. It was still Frey in command when action resumed, but by this time Pfeil advanced to second putting his bids in for the lead.
The lead changed hands on the 14th lap when Pfeil motored to the front of the pack.
Frey’s second place run ended abruptly when a puff of smoked poured from his car causing him to stop in turn two and the yellow out. Pfeil continued his dominance of the event on the restart.
Behind Pfeil, a four-way battle for second ensued between Todorow, Dave Ogin, Randy Stoudt and Sean Merkel. With Chuck Schutz trying to join in the mix.
Ogin moved into second on the 29th lap and within no time he erased the gap Pfeil built up to challenge for the lead.
Pfeil held the high line while Ogin was working the low groove trying to overtake him. Waiting in the wins for a miscue were last years’ winner S. Merkel, Schutz, who won the race two times and six-time race winner Randy Stoudt.
Pfeil really worked to stay in front and the determination paid off when he pulled into the winner’s circle 0.406 second ahead of Ogin who was followed by S. Merkel, Schutz and R. Stoudt. Sixth through tenth were Todorow, Cory Merkel, Weisser, Lou Egrie and Dean Stoudt.
Heats were won by Pfeil and Kline.
Polesitter Justin Grim motored into the early lead on the onset of the Modified feature followed by Chris Esposito, John Willman, Steve Swinehart and Brian Houseknecht.
By the Dan’s Deli ½-way hoagie mark, Justin Grim was still first, but a five-way heated battle for second continued between S. Swinehart, Willman, Kenny Gilmore, Weiss and Jordan Umbenhauer and neither was ready to give an inch.
Weiss made it a three-wide battle for the lead between Grim and Swinehart by the 23rd lap, one lap later he was second and with five laps to go Weiss dove underneath Grim coming off the fourth turn and was the new leader.
Weiss never relinquished first and went on to score his third career win at the 1/3-mile, banked clay oval. Second through fourth place finishers S. Swinehart, J. Grim and Umbenhauer scored their best runs of the season with Gilmore claiming fifth.
Mike Gular, S. Swinehart and Jeff Strunk won the heats. The consi went to Ryan Grim.
In the Sportsman feature polesitter Kreis led for two laps before Papiez got around him on the outside for the top spot. Kreis didn’t give in easily and stuck right with him trying to regain control. Behind these two rookies, Dylan Swinehart, another rookie, held down third with Brandon Whitmoyer and Jesse Landis, also a rookie completing the top five.
Papiez did manage to open daylight between himself and the others, but that was erased when Mark Kemmerer and Chad Kohler tangled between the first and second turn bringing out the caution on the 19th lap. The restart was void for a fourth turn multi-car tangle. Papiez and Kreis stayed one and two on the restart, but Swinehart got shuffled back to sixth as Ryan Lilick, Ken Eckert Jr. and Brad Arnold moved by.
Papiez was having handling problems coming off the fourth turn as the car was tight and numerous times it looked like Kreis would overtake him, but to no avail.
The lead never changed and Papiez scored his second win of the year. Second through fifth were Kreis, R. Lilick, Arnold and Eckert Jr.
Kreis, Papiez and Brian Hirthler won the heats. The consi was won by Steve Young.
RACE RESULTS
Chapman Auto Group BRC Late Model Feature (40 Laps): 1. Wayne Pfeil, 2. Dave Ogin, 3. Sean Merkel, 4. Chuck Schutz, 5. Randy Stoudt, 6. Steve Todorow, 7. Cory Merkel, 8. Drew Weisser, 9. Lou Egrie, 10. Dean Stoudt, 11. Dan Green, 12. Jason Miller, 13. Bryon Sipe, 14. Joe Fanelli, 15. Jordan Knepp, 16. Chris Wojnar, 17. Dirk Rimrott, 18. Devin Frey, 19. Shawn Horning, 20. Ron Kline, 21. George Irwin.
T.P. Trailers Modified Feature (30 Laps): 1. Kyle Weiss, 2. Steve Swinehart, 3. Justin Grim, 4. Jared Umbenhauer, 5. Kenny Gilmore, 6. Craig Von Dohren, 7. Mike Gular, 8. Jeff Strunk, 9. John Willman, 10. Brian Houseknecht, 11. Frank Cozze, 12. Danny Erb, 13. Chris Esposito, 14. Tim Buckwalter, 15. Kevin Hirthler, 16. Kyle Borror, 17. Doug Manmiller, 18. Ryan Grim, 19. Glenn Owens, 20. Bobby Gunther-Walsh, 21. Ron Haring Jr., 22. Ron Seltmann Jr., 23. Colt Harris, 24. Nate Christman, 25. Ray Swinehart, 26. Kory Fleming, 27. Brett Kressley, 28. Eric Biehn. DNQ: Don Norris Jr. and Blaine Bracelin Jr.
Sportsman Feature (25 Laps): 1. Brian Papiez, 2. Andrew Kreis, 3. Ryan Lilick, 4. Brad Arnold, 5. Ken Eckert Jr., 6. Dylan Swinehart, 7. Brandon Whitmoyer, 8. Jordan Henn, 9. Brett Gilmore, 10. Brian Hirthler, 11. Craig Whitmoyer, 12. Mike Lisowski, 13. Paul Kline, 14. Dean Bachman, 15. Jack Butler, 16. Joe Funk III, 17. Nathan Mohr, 18. Mark Kemmerer, 19. Chad Kohler, 20. Mike Koffel, 21. Jesse Landis, 22. Steve Young, 23. Kyle Lilick, 24. Rich Jones, 25. Brad Grim, 26. Ryan Beltz. DNQ: Kenny Bock, Brad Brightbill, B.J. Joly, Derrick Smith and Ryan Higgs.
Grandview Speedway, a one-third-mile, banked clay track, is located on Passmore Road just off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. A full assortment of great concessions and novelty items are available. Free parking on the grounds. Fans are invited to the competition area after the events are completed to meet the racers. For information telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at www.grandviewspeedway.com, Twitter@GrandviewSpeedway and www.facebook.com/grandviewspeedway along with Rainedout.com (for rainout information).
COMING EVENTS:
Saturday, July 23, 7:30 p.m. Hatfield Quality Meats Night featuring the TP Trailers NASCAR 358 Modifieds, BRC Late Models and Sportsman.
Sunday, July 24, 1 p.m. Outlaw Enduro Racing plus Blast from the Past Vintage Racing. Twin 75s for Big Cars and Twins 75s for Small Cars, Ladies race, Junkyard race and Vintage races.
Tuesday, July 26, 7:30 p.m. Thunder on the Hill Racing Series featuring 410 Sprints and 358 Modifieds including continuation of events postponed from June 28th.
Saturday, July 30, 7:30 p.m. WNPV-1440 AM Radio Night featuring TP Trailers Modifieds, BRC Late Models, Sportsman and Blast from the Past Vintage car racing.
Saturday, August 6, 7:30 p.m. Bernheisel Night featuring TP Trailers 358 Modifieds, BRC Late Models and Sportsman.
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THUNDER ON THE HILL NEWS
Posted by: | CommentsJULY 14, 2016
CONTACT: BOB MILLER 443 513 4456
THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES
SHEPPARD STAYS IN THE SPOTLIGHT – CLAIMS SECOND CONSECUTIVE SUPER DIRTCAR SERIES TRAFFIC JAM VICTORY EARNS $7,000
BECHTELSVILLE, PA (July 14, 2016) – For the second consecutive year Waterloo, NY’s Matt Sheppard claimed the win and the $7,000 top prize, during Thursday night’s Big-Block Modified Super DIRTCar Series Traffic Jam presented by Pioneer Pole as NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series brought an exciting night of racing action to Grandview Speedway.
After drawing the pole, Sheppard launched from his first row starting spot with Unadilla, NY’s Billy Decker following closely behind in the Page Trucking No. 91 machine. Sheppard set a rapid pace from the onset hitting lapped traffic by the fourth circuit before the first caution for Wind Gap, PA’s Frank Cozze.
On the restart, Sheppard blasted back to the top spot, with Decker, Peter Britten and Ryan Godown in a three-wide battle for the second spot. As the field bunched up, the caution flag flew for Larry Wight, when his No. 99L machine stopped in turn 3 with a broken front end.
Sheppard bolted out of sight on the restart, while a five-car battle for the second spot ensued. Decker shot inside Britten, while Godown made it three-wide heading down the front stretch -- followed quickly by Grandview Speedway all-time leading race winner, Craig VonDohren and Stewart Friesen.
A lap 9 caution for Jeff Strunk’s No. 126 machine slowed the field for the third time.
VonDohren shot into second on the restart while Friesen battled with Britten for the third position side-by-side for nearly 10 laps swapping the spot – and race grooves – almost half a dozen times.
The action slowed again on the 19th circuit for a tangle between 16-year-old Modified racer Max McLaughlin and Tommy Sheetz.
The top-5 remained unchanged on the restart, with Oley, PA’s Duane Howard making his intentions known moving into the sixth position from a tenth place starting spot.
The final caution flag flew on lap 22 for Vernon, NJ’s Brett Hearn – who stopped in turn four with a left front flat tire.
Sheppard stayed dominant at the drop of the green, as multiple two-car battles followed behind, shuffling the field.
The Traffic Jam lived up to its name as Sheppard approached heavy lapped traffic on the 34th circuit. Tiptoeing around lapped cars Britten and Friesen closed on the leader with Britten challenging for the top spot as Sheppard struggled getting around lapped cars.
Sheppard held tight and picked up his second consecutive Traffic Jam victory, and the $7,000 winner’s share.
Peter Britten, of Queensland, Aus. finished in second; Sprakers, NY’s Stewart Friesen in third; Oley, PA’s Duane Howard in fourth; and Billy Decker of Unadilla, NY finishing in fifth
Big-Block Modified Qualifying Heat races were won by Billy Decker, Stewart Friesen and Larry Wight.
Muhlenburg Park, PA’s Paul Kline – who holds two Saturday Night victories at Grandview Speedway – picked up the $1,200 win in the 25-lap Sportsman race. Kline powered from the first place starting position with fellow front-row starter Brandon Grosso battling alongside.
The event slowed twice once on the initial restart and once just prior to the halfway point, but Kline remained dominant. It certainly wasn’t easy for the racer as Brandon Grosso – aboard the NitroFish No.32 machine – swapped groove multiple times trying to gain the top spot. Grosso would settle for second, Brian Hirthler finished in the third spot, Brad Arnold in fourth and Brian Papiez rounding out the top five finishers.
Sportsman Heat races were won by Brandon Grosso, Brian Hirthler, Chad Kohler and Brad Arnold.
The next NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series event will be Tuesday, July 26 for the 2nd Annual Thunder Cup featuring the 410 Sprint Cars and the 358 Modifieds. Also, that evening the remaining 20-laps of the rain-postponed 410 Sprint Car event and a second 358 Modified feature. Adult Admission is $25, Children 6-11: $10, Under 6: FREE! Racing will kick off 30 minutes earlier than originally scheduled at 7:00 PM.
THUNDER NOTES:
Legendary Modified racers Kenny Brightbill and Gerald Chamberlain signed autographs and met with race fans prior to the evening’s events. Brightbill and Chamberlain were joined by ‘The Doctor’ Danny Johnson and Keith Flach.
30 Modifieds and 38 Sportsman competitors signed in for action.
Billy Decker set the fast time with a lap of 14.309, barely missing the single-lap track record of 14.298 set by Craig VonDohren.
Big-Block Modifieds
Heat 1 (8 Laps) – 1. Billy Decker 2. Mike Mahaney 3. Duane Howard 4. Danny Johnson 5. Brett Hearn
Heat 2 (8 Laps) – 1. Stewart Friesen 2. Matt Sheppard 3. Pete Britten 4. Tim Fuller 5. Billy Pauch Jr.
Heat 3 (8 Laps) – 1. Larry Wight 2. Jimmy Phelps 3. Craig VonDohren 4. Ryan Godown 5. Keith Flach
19th Annual Traffic Jam (60 Laps) – 1. Matt Sheppard ($7,000) 2. Peter Britten 3. Stewart Friesen 4. Duane Howard 5. Billy Decker 6. Jimmy Phelps 7. Craig VonDohren 8. Mike Mahaney 9. Jimmy Horton 10. Ryan Watt 11. Tim Fuller 12. Anthony Perrego 13. Jeff Strunk 14. Danny Johnson 15. Ryan Godown 16. Brett Hearn 17. Mat Williamson 18. Keith Flach 19. Pat Ward 20. Rich Scagliotta 21. Max McLaughlin 22. Eldon Payne 23. Billy Pauch, Jr. 24. Tom Sheetz 25. John McClelland 26. Brett Kressley 27. Dominick Buffalino 28. Marcus Dinkins 29. Larry Wight 30. Frank Cozze
Sportsman
Heat 1 (8 Laps) – 1. Brandon Grosso 2. Paul Kline 3. Chris Jenkins 4. Craig Whitmoyer 5. Mike Lisowski
Heat 2 (8 Laps) – 1. Brian Hirthler 2. Dylan Swinehart 3. Brian Papiez 4. Mike Koffel 5. Scott Davis
Heat 3 (8 Laps) – 1. Chad Kohler 2. Derrick Smith 3. Ken Eckert, Jr. 4. Mark Kemmerer 5. Steve Searock
Heat 4 (8 Laps) – 1. Brad Arnold 2. Ryan Beltz 3. Joe Funk 4. Jordan Henn 5. Rich Jones
Consolation 1 (8 Laps) – 1. Jesse Landis 2. JR Fulper
Consolation 2 (8 Laps) – 1. Ryan Lilick 2. Jim Houseworth
Sportsman Feature (25 Laps) 1. Paul Kline 2. Brandon Grosso 3. Brian Hirthler 4. Brad Arnold 5. Brian Papiez 6. Craig Whitmoyer 7. Joe Funk 8. Jordan Henn 9. Derrick Smith 10. Chad Kohler 11. Mark Kemmerer 12. Jim Housworth 13. Mike Lisowski 14. Ken Eckert 15. Ryan Lilick 16. Chris Jenkins 17. Steve Searock 18. JR Fulper 19. Mike Koffel 20. Jesse Landis 21. Steve Davis 22. Dylan Swinehart 23. Rich Jones 24. Ryan Beltz
COMING EVENTS:
Tuesday, July 26 7:30 PM
Grandview Speedway
410 Sprints Ter Cup & 358 Modifieds*
Plus 410 Make up Feature and 30 lap 358 Modified Make-up feature
4 FEATURES
Thursday, August 18 7:30 PM PPB Night
Grandview Speedway
All Star Circuit of Champions & TSRS Sprints
See Steve Kinser & Sammy Swindell in action
Thunder on the Hill News
Posted by: | CommentsJULY 10, 2016
CONACT: BOB MILLER 443 513 4456
NAPA AUTO PARTS THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES & PIONEER POLE BUILDINGS PRESENT. . . . .
CHAMBERLAIN, BRIGHTBILL, ‘THE DOCTOR’ AND MORE AT TRAFFIC JAM MEET & GREET THURSDAY, JULY 14 AT GRANDVIEW
BECHTELSVILLE, PA (July 10, 2016) – A pre-race event of epic proportions highlights an exciting day of action when the Super DIRTCar Series Big-Block Modifieds compete in the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series at the Grandview Speedway in a 60-Lap event paying $7,000 to the winner on Thursday night, July 14. This special night of racing is sponsored by Pioneer Pole Buildings.
The big night of racing will kick off with a Meet & Greet combining legends from another era, present day icons and future stars! The Low Down and Dirty Radio Show Meet & Greet starts at 5 PM, with two of the most prolific Modified drivers ever.
Kenny Brightbill of Sinking Spring, PA claimed over 400 wins in a variety of divisions at nearly every race track in the region spanning a nearly 50-year racing career. He is a member of the Northeast Dirt Modified Hall of Fame, National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame and the New York State Stock Car Association Hall of Fame.
Gerald Chamberlain, vividly remembered as ‘The Everett Express’, claimed over 600 career wins and is part of the Northeast Dirt Modified Hall of Fame – inducted as part of the inaugural class in 1992.
“The Doctor” Danny Johnson is a 4-time Super DIRTCar Series Big-Block Modified Champion and sits second on the Big-Block Modified All-Time Win List. Johnson, of Rochester, NY, will pilot the Traction Grabber No. 27J Big-Block Modified in the 60-lap Traffic Jam main event – but before that, the future hall of famer will sign autographs and meet with fans.
The Meet and Greet rounds out with two up-and-coming drivers forging their way to Modified greatness. Super DIRTCar Series regular Keith Flach, of Ravena, NY, pilots the Flach Companies/Gould Erectors No. 43 machine. Flach is a regular and feature winner at the Lebanon Valley Speedway. Joining Flach is New Jersey-Pennsylvania region hot shoe, Dominick Buffalino, of Morganville, NJ. Buffalino has claimed victories at both New Jersey race tracks this season, steering the Michael Dow Electric No. 51M.
The Low Down and Dirt Meet and Greet is free of charge and takes place in front of the Grandview Speedway main entrance. Fans are encouraged to bring items for these competitors to autograph, as well as, take pictures and share stories.
The Pre-Race excitement doesn’t stop there.
NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill mainstay fan activities include the Inside/Out Program: where fans have the opportunity to sign-up -- free of charge – and watch competitors hot lap from the infield of the Grandview Speedway. This unique view of the racing action puts fans close to dirt track inside the turn 4 guardrail.
Thunder on the Hill Pit Tours give fans a behind-the-scenes look at what teams to do prepare for racing action. Fans can sign-up free of charge and get a guided tour of the pit area, prior to racing action.
Over 800 horsepower of action concludes the night activities. The region’s greatest competitors battle it out door-to-door, and wheel-to-wheel grinding for the lucrative $7,000 winner’s share in the final area appearance of the Super DIRTCar Series Big-Block Modifieds. The 19th Annual Traffic Jam payout has expanded from the series norm offering $1,000 for tenth place and $500 to all competitors that start the Feature event.
More than 20 contracted Super DIRTCar Series competitors join over a dozen anticipated Pennyslvania-New Jersey-Delaware competitors making the 19th Annual Traffic Jam presented by Pioneer Pole Buildings a must-see event.
Along with the Big-Block Modifieds, the very popular Sportsman division races for $1,200 to win the 25-lap event. Nine different winners have claimed victories in Grandview Speedway Sportsman action, combine that with a contingent of invaders and you have a Sportsman event that would make any true race fan’s mouth water.
General Admission tickets for Thursday, July 14 are $25 for Adults, $10 for Children 6-11 and Free for Children Under 6. Pit Admission is $35, no license is required.
Pit Gates open at 2:30 PM, Driver’s Meeting is at 6:15 PM, Hot Laps at 6:45 PM and Racing Starts at 7:30 PM.
Advance tickets are on sale now and may be ordered by calling 443-513-4456. Please provide your name and the number of tickets requested. Tickets may be picked up and paid for on race night after 4:00 PM. Advance ticket holders may enter the grandstands at 4:30 PM, one half hour prior to the sale of General Admission tickets.
Celebrating the 27th season of racing action NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series always includes fun for the fans with activities such as Pre-Race Pit Tours, the Inside/Out Experience - where fans can sign-up to watch hot laps from the infield, JOE "THE PIZZA DUDE", giveaways, fireworks and appearances by the Thunder Girls.
NAPA Auto Parts continues their long run with Thunder on the Hill as the Series title sponsor joined by Pioneer Pole Buildings, Quaker Steak & Lube, and GALCO Business Communications.
For full rules, format, purse and information visit: www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com
Grandview Speedway
GPS USERS: 43 Passmore Road, Bechtelsville, PA 19505
Located less than a mile off Route 100, 10 miles north of Pottstown, PA
Speedway Phone: 610-754-7688
Thunder on the Hill Racing Series Phone: 443-513-4456
Series Website: www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com
Track Website:www.grandviewspeedway.com
Twitter/Instagram: @TOTHRACING, #TOTHRACING
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thunderonthehill
2016 Thunder on the Hill Event Dates:
Thursday, July 14
19th Annual Traffic Jam
Super DIRTCar Series Big-Block Modifieds and Sportsman
Tuesday, July 26
2nd Annual Thunder Cup
410 Sprint Cars and 358 Modifieds
2 Sprint Features & 2 Modified Features
Thursday, August 18
All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series
410 Sprint Cars and TSRS Sprint Cars
Early Entries: Steve Kinser & Sammy Swindell
Saturday, October 15
Mods at the Madhouse Halloween Party
358 NASCAR Modifieds, Sportsman, and TSRS Sprint Cars
About Thunder on the Hill Racing Series
The brainchild of Grandview Speedway owner Bruce Rogers, special events promoter Bob Miller and local driving star Dave Kelly, the Thunder on the Hill Racing Series celebrates 27 years of the most anticipated events of the racing calendar year after year. In 119 events, over $4 million dollars has been divvied up among the area’s fastest racers. What started as a single 410 Sprint Car event in 1990 has blossomed to feature a variety of racing action including 358 Modifieds, USAC Wingless Sprints, 360 & 410 Sprint Cars, Sportsman, Late Models, Midgets, Legends cars, DIRTcar and ROC Modified events.
About Grandview Speedway
Grandview Speedway is a high-banked one-third mile clay oval, celebrating their 54th Anniversary season in 2016. The facility offers free parking, quality food at reasonable prices (be sure to try the french fries), a program book, Grandview Speedway and Thunder on the Hill race wear and great viewing from every seat in the house. Race fans may take part in the Inside/Out promotion, where you can sign up (no charge) to watch warm-ups from inside turn four. Race fans are also invited to victory lane following the racing program and, race fans may enter the pits after the races to meet the drivers. Be ready to enjoy the spine-tingling fireworks salute on the feature event parade lap.
