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Thunder on the Hill 2013
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JULY 24, 2013
CONTACT: BOB MILLER 443 513 4456
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THUNDER ON THE HILL TO SALUTE FRED RAHMER TUESDAY NIGHT, JULY 30, 410 SPRINTS & ROC MODIFIEDS MAKE-UP HUGE SHOW ON THE HILL
The MACH 1 Chassis 410 sprints and the Pioneer Pole Buildings 16th Annual Traffic Jam for modifieds will make-up this mid-week spectacular at the Grandview Speedway on Tuesday night, July 30. Race time is set for 7:30 PM with gates opening at 5 PM.
For the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series, this show will mark the 108th event since the series started way back in August of 1990. Tonight’s race will also have special meaning as five time Thunder on the Hill Racing Series Champion Fred Rahmer, will make his final career start at Grandview. A long and very successful career, nationally recognized sprint car driver Fred Rahmer from Salfordsville, PA will be retiring at the completion of the 2013 season. Tuesday night, July 30 marks the last time that fans will see Fred Rahmer compete on the “hill” at Grandview Speedway.
A career that started in the modifieds in 1978 and continued through 1985, Fast Freddie as he is commonly known, won ninety-nine features and seven track championships before moving into the 410 sprints. In 1986, few people knew the career that was about to unfold for Fred Rahmer. He has done it all, winning over four hundred 410 sprint feature events and twenty-six sprint car championships, and in building this list of accomplishments, he beat the best drivers in the business along the way..
“Fred was at Grandview the night of our first Thunder on the Hill event in 1990 and the only driver who competed in every Thunder sprint car show since the series started”, commented Thunder on the Hill co-promoter Bob Miller. “Fred Rahmer had a positive impact on 410 sprint car racing and could be counted on to make it a show and let’s not forget, his always colorful and entertaining victory lane interviews”. Miller continued, “I often reached out to Fred for advise and direction and I could always count on him to provide the answer that was right for racing, and not how it affected him. The entire staff of Grandview Speedway and Thunder on the Hill salute Fred Rahmer for his outstanding successes and accomplishments”.
There is no doubt that Fred Rahmer would like nothing more then to win the Mach 1 Chassis 410 sprint feature Tuesday night, July 30 at Grandview. The feature will go a distance of 35 laps and pay $5,000 to the winner. Rahmer is a five time Thunder on the Hill Champion and winner of nine Thunder Series feature events. Along with Rahmer, Greg Hodnett, Lance Dewease, Brian Montieth, Alan Krimes, Mark Smith, Blane Heimbach, Brent Marks and Davey Sammons are some of the expected entries. The rich payoff will also offer $1,000 to finish tenth and $400 just to take the green flag in the feature event.
In the PPB 16th Annual Traffic JAM, $5,000 will go to the winner of the fifty lap event. An event rich in history will attract an all star roster to include defending winner Danny Johnson, Bobby Varin, Craig VonDohren, Frank Cozze, Jeff Strunk, Duane Howard, Rick Laubach, Kevin Hirthler, Mike Gular, Doug Manmiller, Jared Umbenhauer, Ryan Godown, Doug Manmiller, Billy Pauch Jr., Sammy Piazzia and John Stangle just to name a few. Lias Tires has posted three right rear tires offering one tire to the first three non-qualifiers.
The program will open with time trials for the 410 sprints followed by heat race qualifying for both the sprints and modifieds. A “B” Main will be offered for the sprints as the modifieds round out their starting field with a consolation event. This all leads up to the 35 lap Mach 1 Chassis sprint feature followed by the PPB 16th Annual Traffic Jam for Modifieds going 60 laps.
A $500 cash bonus is posted by MACH 1 Chassis in Mechanicsburg, PA and will be awarded to the driver that has the best combined finished between the July 30 410 sprint show and the June 5 USAC event at Grandview. Mach 1 Chassis maintains a large inventory of open wheel parts and accessories at their Mechanicsburg, PA shop. They inventory enough parts and products to assemble a complete race-ready roller. Mach 1 fabricates many parts in-house as well as serving as an authorized dealer for many of the sports leading manufacturers. If they don’t have it, Mach 1 will get it for you! Take a tour of the Mach 1 Shop by visiting www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8_tib553C4. For more information, call Mach 1 at 570 898 8018 or visit the shop at 10 North Frederick Street Mechanicsburg, PA. Current drivers eligible for the bonus include Mark Smith, Brent Marks, Mark Bitner, Billy Pauch Jr and Kyle Moody.
Previous winners of the PPB Traffic Jam for Modifieds includes Danny Johnson (2012), Jeff Strunk (2011), Craig VonDohren (2010), Brett Hearn (2009), Billy Decker (2008), Brett Hearn (2007), Alan Johnson (2006), Tim Fuller (2005), Tim McCredie (2004), Billy Decker (2003), Brett Hearn (2002), Tim McCreadie (2001), Frank Cozze (2000), Jimmy Horton (1999), Brett Hearn (1998).
Rain check tickets from the July 2 event will be honored at face value ($22) and tickets may be exchanged at any ticket window on race night, Tuesday, July 30 for an additional $3. With these two premier divisions on the same program, the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series is pleased to offer this show for a very reasonable admission price of just $25 for adults.
In the event of rain, Wednesday night, July 31 will be the rain date with a starting time of 7:30 PM.
2013 NAPA AUTO PARTS Thunder on the Hill Racing Series Schedule
Presented by: GALCO Business Communications, Pioneer Pole Buildings & Lee Myles Transmissions
Tuesday, July 30 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES- -Pioneer Pole Buildings & MACH 1 Chassis 7:30 PM
16th Annual PPB TRAFFIC JAM for Modifieds & MACH 1 Chassis 410 Sprints
(Rain Date: Wednesday, July 31 7:30 PM)
Grandview Speedway Route 100 Bechtelsville, PA 10 mile north of Pottstown, Bechtelsville, PA
For GPS Users: 43 Passmore Road Bechtelsville, PA 19505
Adult General Admission $25, Children 6-11 $10, Children 5 and under Free Pit Fee $30 with any track license/$35 without a license
ADVANCE TICKETS NOW ON SALE: Call Donna Miller 443 513 4456 (Advance ticket holders may enter the grandstand at 4:30 PM)
TRACK PHONE: 610 754 7688
ADDITIONAL Thunder on the Hill INFORMATION: 443 513 4456 Bob Miller
WEBSITES: www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com or www.grandviewspeedway.com Follow us on Facebook and twitter @TOTHRacing.
Grandview Speedway is a high-banked one-third mile clay oval, celebrating their 51st Anniversary season in 2013. 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.
410 SPRINTS & 358 MODIFIEDS READY FOR GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY, TUESDAY, JULY 2 EVENT
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410 SPRINTS & 358 MODIFIEDS READY FOR GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY, TUESDAY, JULY 2 EVENT. . . . . .
TRUCK ACCESSORIES BY TRUCKAMMO TO SPONSOR JOE THE PIZZA DUDE, RYAN SMITH & JEFF STRUNK TO DISPLAY CARS AT MAIN ENTRANCE
The NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series will present the 410 Sprints & 358 Modifieds in a spectacular double-header on Tuesday night, July 2nd at the Grandview Speedway. Gates will open at 5 PM with race time set for 7:30 PM.
Truck Accessories by TruckAmmo will sponsor Joe the Pizza Dude on Tuesday night. With two locations in the Reading area, Truck Accessories by TruckAmmo specialize in the sales and installation of pick-up truck accessories. On Tuesday night at Grandview, stop by the Truck Accessories by TruckAmmo display in the grandstand area for more details or visit their locations on Perkiomen Avenue in Reading or their Penn Avenue location in Sinking Spring, PA.
A Meet and Greet will again take place at the main entrance to the grandstands on Tuesday night. The 410 sprint car of Ryan Smith and the 358 Modified of Jeff Strunk will be on display at the main entrance from 5 PM to 5:45 PM. Be sure to stop by and enjoy some pre-race chat with Ryan Smith and Jeff Strunk.
Tuesday, July 2 410 Sprints & 358 Modifieds Gates Open 5 PM Race Time 7:30 PM
Grandview Speedway Route 100 Bechtelsville, PA 10 mile north of Pottstown, Bechtelsville, PA
For GPS Users: 43 Passmore Road Bechtelsville, PA 19505
Adult General Admission $22, Children 6-11 $10, Children 5 and under Free Pit Fee $30
ADVANCE TICKETS NOW ON SALE: Call Donna Miller 443 513 4456 (Advance ticket holders may enter the grandstand at 4:30 PM)
TRACK PHONE: 610 754 7688
ADDITIONAL Thunder on the Hill INFORMATION: 443 513 4456 Bob Miller
WEBSITES: www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com or www.grandviewspeedway.com Follow us on Facebook and twitter @TOTHRacing.
Grandview Speedway is a high-banked one-third mile clay oval, celebrating their 51st Anniversary season in 2013. 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.
ARDC RESULTS FROM THUNDER ON THE HILL
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Contact - Deb Smith
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Phone (610) 972-6176
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TIM BUCKWALTER PICKS UP ARDC WIN Thunder on the Hill
2012 ARDC Champion, Tim Buckwalter was the winner of the 25 lap feature event when the wingless midgets of ARDC joined the wingless sprint cars of USAC for the Eastern Storm event at the Grandview Speedway. It was only Buckwalter's second ARDC start of the season as he transitions into the PA 358 Small Block Modifieds, running the midget on a part time basis. This was Buckwalter's second Grandview win in a midget - his first came in October 2010 when he won the Thunder on the Hill season finale.
Shawn Jackson and Jimmy Glenn led the twenty-six car field to the green flag. A complete restart was needed when 2011 ARDC Champion, Drew Heistand and Ryan Watt came together on the backstretch. Jackson wasted no time in claiming the lead on the start. Steven Drevicki was on the move, taking over third on lap three as Alex Bright and rookie, Kyle Lick battled for position.
Point leader, Trevor Kobylarz drew the caution with five complete. Kobylarz had a left front flat from the start of the feature. Quick pit work sent Kobylarz back on the track to rejoin the rear of the field.
Drevicki moved into second ahead of Glenn and began to pressure Jackson for the lead. Drevicki took the lead on the backstretch on lap six as the battle was on for second through fifth. With ten complete, Tim Buckwalter moved into second behind Drevicki with Glenn, Alex Bright and Lick completing the top five.
Bruce Buckwalter, Jr. ran into trouble on lap thirteen with the cars of Nick Wean, Steve Craig, Steven Bull and Brett Arndt coming together in turn four. Only Craig was able to continue.
By half way, three time winner, Steve Buckwalter had moved into the top five. He had just moved ahead of Glenn for fourth when the DeGre Engineering #19 broke while leading. A disappointed Drevicki headed to the pits as Tim Buckwalter assumed the lead.
The top three spots would remain unchanged as Tim Buckwalter led and Alex Bright and Steve Buckwalter duked it out for second right down to the checkered flag. After winning the consolation, Billy Pauch Jr. drove the Fitzpatrick #28 through the field, taking fourth away from Glenn with about five laps to go.
Tim Buckwalter raced to his first win of the season with A. Bright, S. Buckwalter, Pauch and Glenn rounding out the top five. Pauch was named the Hyper Hard Charger of the race, finishing fourth after starting 19th.
PJ Gargiulo finished sixth as Watt rebounded from the lap one problem to finish 7th. Kyle Lick had the best performance of the season by a Rookie in eighth. Ryan Greth and Jason Rice completed the top ten.
Heats were won by Alex Bright, Glenn and Brenden Bright with Pauch winning the consi.
This race was the first of three for ARDC as they travel with the eastern Storm to Port Royal and Susquehanna this weekend.
Feature Finish (25 laps)
1. Tim Buckwalter 2. Alex Bright 3. Steve Buckwalter 4. Billy Pauch Jr, 5. Jimmy Glenn 6. PJ Gargiulo 7. Ryan Watt 8. Kyle Lick 9. Ryan Greth 10. Jason Rice 11. Brenden Bright 12. Tony DiMattia 13. John Barnett 14. Trevor Kobylarz 15. Scott Zipp 16. Brian Gilmore 17. Steve Craig 18. Carey Becker 19. Steven Drevicki 20. Nick Wean 21. Brett Arndt 22. Steven Bull 23. Bruce Buckwalter, Jr. 24. Shawn Jackson 25. Bill Courtwright 26. Drew Heistand
CLAYTON CAPTURES THRILLING “EASTERN STORM” OPENER AT GRANDVIEW
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Daron Clayton (WoS photo)
Bechtelsville, Pennsylvania…….Daron Clayton from Sikeston, Missouri has a reputation for crowd-pleasing high-wire acts on race tracks across the country. On Wednesday night at Grandview Speedway, the “Eastern Storm” opened up with an unbelievable display from Clayton en route to winning the 40-lap “Jesse Hockett Classic” Feature.
Polesitter Levi Jones jumped to the early lead, but it didn’t take long for Clayton to find his rhythm on the high line, as he roared by Jones off turn-four on lap 3 to take the early lead. The leaders set a torrid pace as Clayton walked away from the field. Bryan Clauson was a big mover early in the race, as he started 13th and wasted no time moving into the top-five. As he was gaining on the front two, Robert Ballou had moved into the top-five before three cars, including him, came together entering turn-one on lap 23 and left the Baldwin Brothers Racing #5 spun. He went off on the hook.
Clayton pulled out to a lead on the restart as Jones, Clauson, and fourth-running Chase Stockon negotiated lapped cars. The caution flew again on lap 26 when Kevin Thomas, Jr. and Brady Bacon made contact while racing for fifth, leaving Thomas’ car with a broken front-end.
The final restart came with 15 to go as the top-three all ran nose-to-tail. Jones came calling on the bottom, pushing Clayton to make a mistake on his tricky groove up against the wall. Clayton slipped high in turn-four on lap 27 and Jones nailed the bottom to re-take the lead coming to the line.
Clayton regrouped and found a little extra on the top shelf, flying back to the lead on lap 29, this time for good. Clauson finally moved by Jones on the outside with five to go and chased down the leader, briefly poking to the inside of Clayton for the top spot, but Clayton ran mistake-free over the final few laps as they re-encountered traffic and took the win in the Merry Go Round Restaurant – Advantage Machine #92 Spike/J&D.
“I was as high as I wanted to be, and then I saw Levi peeking in there. I figured I needed to push it a little more and see how it goes. Then I saw Clauson coming at me at the end, and I already thought I was driving my ass off, but luckily I had enough tire left that I could run a little harder. Steve Petry has basically adopted me for the week and helped us race, and without him we wouldn’t be here, so I have to thank him a lot. This is gonna be a good check to cash,” Clayton said from an animated victory lane.
Clauson came up just short in winning, but made an impressive turn-around from qualifying 13th earlier in the night to come home second in the Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing – Chevy Performance #20 Beast/Kistler.
“Grandview Speedway gave us a great race track, and we were just able to knife our way through. Bob Miller is one of the best promoters we have, and I’m glad he lets us race here. We were pretty disappointed with our qualifying effort. We knew we were gonna be able to maneuver in the feature and my guys went to work on it. I hate not grabbing a win when we’re that close, but Daron did a great job at the end,” Clauson said.
Jones made a bid at another Grandview win, but his run on the bottom ended, and he had to settle for third in the Jeff’s Jam-It-In Storage – Hoosier Tire #39 Maxim/Claxton.
“Forty laps here – I’ve won two by staying on the bottom and I’ve lost one by not getting to the bottom. I thought time would be on our side, but I guess it needed to be a 50-lapper for the bottom to be the place to be tonight. As usual, Grandview gave us a great race track, and I guess we’ll just try to be a little bit better tomorrow,” Jones said.
Hunter Schuerenberg made a mad dash in the closing laps to finish off his run from 15th to fourth in the MyLocalFordStore.com – Fatheadz Eyewear #35 Mach-1/Rider, while AMSOIL National Sprint Car point leader Chase Stockon peaked at second very early in the race before coming home fifth in the Superior Tank & Trailer – Crescent Electric Supply #32 DRC/Fisher.
AMSOIL USAC SPRINT CAR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP RACE RESULTS: June 5, 2013 – Bechtelsville, Pennsylvania – Grandview Speedway – “Eastern Storm”
QUALIFYING: 1. Dave Darland, 71P, Phillips-13.924; 2. Kevin Thomas, Jr., 17RW, Dutcher/RW/TriStar-14.301; 3. Chase Stockon, 32, Stockon-14.317; 4. Nick Drake, 55, Cline-14.333; 5. Daron Clayton, 92, Clayton-14.440; 6. Shane Cottle, 65, Franckowiak-14.443; 7. Levi Jones, 39, Walker-14.452; 8. Brady Bacon, 69, Dynamics-14.467; 9. Tracy Hines, 4, Hines-14.515; 10. Robert Ballou, 5, Baldwin-14.536; 11. Chris Windom, 11, Walker-14.541; 12. Mark Smith, 1M, Smith-14.636; 13. Bryan Clauson, 20, Stewart/Curb-Agajanian-14.651; 14. Mark Bitner, 15, Bitner-14.687; 15. Hunter Schuerenberg, 35, Byram-14.729; 16. Tyler Courtney, 23c, Courtney/Anderson-14.786; 17. Matt Westfall, 54, Best Performance-14.804; 18. Brent Marks, 19M, Marks-14.901; 19. Landon Simon, 41, Stensland-14.919; 20. Trevor Utt, U2, Utt-14.940; 21. Travis Welpott, 30T, Leary-15.045; 22. C.J. Leary, 30, Leary-15.089; 23. Kyle Moody, 99M, Moody-15.107; 24. Dan Mazy, X, Mazy-15.433; 25. Billy Pauch, Jr., 175, Pietrofitta-15.482; 26. Joey Biasi, B1, Biasi-15.484; 27. J.R. Berry, 74, Berry-15.632; 28. Denny Gross, 2, Gross-15.716; 29. Dalten Gabbard, 77, Gabbard-16.245.
FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Darland, 2. Clauson, 3. Hines, 4. Clayton, 5. Westfall, 6. Welpott, 7. Pauch, 8. Gabbard. 2:00.54
SECOND HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Leary, 2. Ballou, 3. Thomas, 4. Cottle, 5. Marks, 6. Bitner, 7. Biasi. 2:03.56
THIRD HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Jones, 2. Schuerenberg, 3. Windom, 4. Stockon, 5. Moody, 6. Simon, 7. Berry. 2:02.17
FOURTH HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Bacon, 2. Courtney, 3. Smith, 4. Utt, 5. Drake, 6. Gross, 7. Mazy. NT
SEMI: (12 laps) 1. Marks, 2. Pauch, 3. Bitner, 4. Drake, 5. Westfall, 6. Biasi, 7. Mazy, 8. Berry, 9. Gross, 10. Welpott, 11. Moody, 12. Gabbard, 13. Simon. NT
FEATURE: (40 laps) 1. Daron Clayton, 2. Bryan Clauson, 3. Levi Jones, 4. Hunter Schuerenberg, 5. Chase Stockon, 6. Shane Cottle, 7. Chris Windom, 8. Dave Darland, 9. Brady Bacon, 10. Matt Westfall, 11. Tracy Hines, 12. Mark Smith, 13. Tyler Courtney, 14. Nick Drake, 15. Mark Bitner, 16. Joey Biasi, 17. C.J. Leary, 18. Trevor Utt, 19. Kevin Thomas, Jr., 20. Brent Marks, 21. Landon Simon, 22. Robert Ballou, 23. Billy Pauch, Jr. NT
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FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Laps 1-2 Jones, Laps 3-26 Clayton, Laps 27-28 Jones, Laps 29-40 Clayton.
NEW AMSOIL NATIONAL SPRINT POINTS: 1-Stockon-523; 2-Darland-505; 3-Bacon-483; 4-Clauson-481; 5-Schuerenberg-480; 6-Thomas-464; 7-Ballou-426; 8-Hines-418; 9-Leary-302; 10-Cottle-297.
NEXT AMSOIL NATIONAL SPRINT RACE: June 6 – Spring Run, Pennsylvania – Path Valley Speedway Park – “Eastern Storm”
Grandview Speedway
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THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES
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Non-Wing Sprints & Non-Wing Midgets on NAPA Auto Parts Night. . . .
USAC EASTERN STORM JESSE HOCKETT CLASSIC NEARS OPENING NIGHT AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5
The countdown is underway for the 7th running of the Annual USAC Eastern Storm set to open at the Grandview Speedway on Wednesday night, June 5. This event will also mark the opening night of the 24th Annual NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series at Grandview.
Bryan Clauson, defending winner of the 40 lap Jesse Hockett Classic at Grandview will be in the hunt for the $6,000 first place prize. Joining Clauson will be Levi Jones of Olney, IL, winner of two of the six USAC shows presented at Grandview. Other entries include Hunter Schuerenberg of Sikeston, MO, Shane Cottle of Kokomo, IN, Chris Windom of Canton, Il and Robert Ballou of Rocklin, CA Joining the USAC sprints will be the non-wing midgets of ARDC with the show starting at 7:30 PM. Gates will open at 5 PM and advance tickets are now on sale by calling 443-513-4456. Tickets will also be on sale this Saturday night, May 25 at the Grandview Speedway. Adult tickets are $25, Children 6-11 $10 and children 5 and under will be admitted for free.
MACH 1 Chassis will post a $500 bonus to the driver with the best combined finish between the Wednesday, June 5 USAC show and the Grandview Speedway Pennsylvania 410 Sprint Speed Week event on Tuesday night, July 2. MACH 1 Chassis is located at 10 North Frederick Street in Mechanicsburg, PA. MACH 1 engineers and builds race car chassis that have a reputation for safety, strength, durability and performance. In addition to chassis fabrication and repair, MACH 1 Chassis also manufactures front and rear bumpers, nerf bars, front axles, wing post and wing trees.
If you have never seen non-wing sprint car racing, it’s just something every race fans must experience. From wheelies to wall-banging, from slide jobs to three abreast racing is just an example of what you’ll see with the USAC non-wing sprints hit the high banks of Grandview. Many fans will tell you, the time trials alone are worth the price of admission, but you’ll need to see that for yourself. Time trials, heat race qualification, a “B” Main and the 40 lap, $6,000 to win Jesse Hockett Classic will highlight the program. To further complement the program will be the non-wing ARDC Midgets. Heat races, a “B” Main and a 20 lap feature will make-up their portion of the show.
The ARDC Midgets will have a long list of talent to include Alex Bright of Collegeville, PA, Steve Buckwalter of Royersford, PA, Trevor Kobylarz of Birdsboro, PA, P.J. Gargiulo of Mohnton, PA, Mark and Brian Gilmore of Hackettstown, NJ and Don Shirk of Mohnton, PA just to name a few.
As NAPA Auto Parts leads the way as the Thunder Series’ lead sponsor, the 2013 series is once again joined by GALCO Business Communications, covering Berks, Lehigh, Montgomery, Bucks and Chester county in providing Vertical and ESI IP and digital telephone, voice mail and paging systems. GALCO is well known for their selling, installs and prompt service. GALCO is committed to providing “Fan Fun” at the Thunder Series events and will again be giving away gas cards in a variety of fun activities. For more information, please reach out to Tom Cooper 215 536-7100 tcooper@galcobus.com or Paul Lorenze 215 536-7100 plorenz@galcobus.com
Also on the list of key Thunder sponsors is Pioneer Pole Buildings, a long time friend to the Thunder on the Hill Racing Series. PPB will be the sponsor of the prestigious 16th Annual Traffic Jam to take place on Tuesday, July 30 at the Grandview Speedway. And don’t forget, Lee Myles Transmissions with numerous locations throughout Berks County. Be sure to stop in at the 6714 Perkiomen Ave, Exeter, PA location and ask for Hank Smith. For more details, call 610 222 6044 or visit the website at www.transmissionrepairexeter.com
2013 NAPA AUTO PARTS Thunder on the Hill Racing Series Schedule
Presented by: GALCO Business Communications, Pioneer Pole Buildings & Lee Myles Transmissions
Wednesday, June 5
THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 7:30 PM
Jesse Hockett Classic for Sprints
USAC National Wingless Sprint Tour & ARDC Wingless Midgets
Tuesday, July 2
THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES- - - 7:30 PM
Pennsylvania Sprint Speed Week Series 410 Sprints & 358 Modifieds
Tuesday, July 30
THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES- -Pioneer Pole Buildings 7:30 PM
16th Annual TRAFFIC JAM Modifieds & Sportsman
Saturday, October 19
THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES Halloween Party 6 PM
358 Modifieds, URC Sprints, ARDC Midgets, Sportsman, Legends. Monster Smash Demo Derby Blast from the Past Vintage Car Club/Garden State Vintage Cars & Vince’s Towing Owners Race
Grandview Speedway Route 100 Bechtelsville, PA 10 mile north of Pottstown, Bechtelsville, PA
For GPS Users: 43 Passmore Road Bechtelsville, PA 19505
Wednesday, June 5 USAC Sprints & ARDC Midgets Gates Open 5 PM Race Time 7:30 PM
Adult General Admission $25, Children 6-11 $10, Children 5 and under Free
ADVANCE TICKETS NOW ON SALE: Call Donna Miller 443 513 4456 (Advance ticket holders may enter the grandstand at 4:30 PM)
TRACK PHONE: 610 754 7688
ADDITIONAL Thunder on the Hill INFORMATION: 443 513 4456 Bob Miller
WEBSITES: www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com or www.grandviewspeedway.com Follow us on Facebook and twitter @TOTHRacing.
Grandview Speedway is a high-banked one-third mile clay oval, celebrating their 51st Anniversary season in 2013. 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.
Daryn Pittman
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THANK YOU
CONTACT:
BOB MILLER 443 513 4456
JERSEY RUSH 2 RACE RESULTS
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JERSEY RUSH 2 A BIG SUCCESS. . . . .
DARYN PITTMAN & JIMMY HORTON SHARE VICTORY LANE SPOTLIGHT TUESDAY NIGHT AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY
A big crowd was on hand for the second annual running of the Jersey Rush 2 on Tuesday night at the New Egypt Speedway. With $5,000 on the line, Daryn Pittman of Owasso, MO took the lead with just three laps remaining to score the victory in the 30 lap feature for the 410 sprints. In the 30 lap modified feature, veteran driver Jimmy Horton held off a late race challenge from Ryan Godown to score the victory and collect the $3,000 first place prize. The well groomed New Egypt Speedway provided a track surface that allowed eleven different drivers to break the track record with Daryn Pittman establishing fast time of the night, stopping the clock with a time of 13.734. Pittman collected an additional $100 from CmB Mushrooms for setting time.
In the 30 lap Jersey Rush 2 for the 410 sprints, pole sitter Frank Cozze remained the pace setter with Ryan Smith and Logan Schuchart in the chase. All eyes were on Daryn Pittman who was on his way to the front of the pack. On several occasions, Smith challenged Cozze for the lead, but the former New Egypt Speedway modified champion held on to the top spot.
At the halfway mark, Cozze was still the race leader followed by Ryan Smith, Schuchart, Pittman and Aaron Ott.
On lap seventeen, Cozze, Smith and Pittman were now in a three car battle for the lead. Just one lap later, the yellow was displayed for Ryan Bohlke who stopped in turn two. The restart saw Cozze in control with Smith and Pittman just a car length behind.
Lap twenty-one saw Smith move to the front of the pack with Cozze not looking for a way to regain the lead.
The only red flag of the feature was displayed on lap twenty-seven when Greg Hodnett took a wild flip exiting turn four. Hodnett walked away uninjured.
The turning point of the entire race took place on the restart. At the drop of the green flag, race leader Ryan Smith developed motor problems and fell off the pace. Cozze took the spot for just a short time as Daryn Pittman took the high groove and the lead exiting turn two. Logan Schuchart followed Pittman and took over second with Cozze now in third. For the remaining two laps, Pittman set the pace to score the win with Schuchart second with local favorite Frank Cozze third followed by Mark Smith and Aaron Ott.
Jimmy Horton
The thirty lap modified feature was equally exciting. David Van Horn led the first lap before mechanical problems sidelined him before the completion of lap two. Jimmy Horton took over the lead spot at the time followed by Sam Martz and Sammy Piazza. The restart saw Horton waltz away from the rest of the field as Ryan Godown and Billy Pauch were heading to the front of the pack. Horton, Martz and Piazza held down the top three spots through the halfway point of the race with Godown and Mike Iles making up the top five.
On lap nineteen, Ryan Godown moved into third and set his sights on the front runners. Godown moved into second on lap twenty-six and now had to catch and pass Horton for the win. With just two lap remaining, Godown pulled alongside of Horton but didn’t make the pass. The veteran Horton pulled out all the stops and kept Godown chasing his rear bumper to the checker flag. Horton took the win followed by Ryan Godown, Sam Martz, Sammy Piazza and Billy Pauch.
Sprint car heat winners were Greg Hodnett, Ryan Smith and Robbie Stillwaggon. In the modifieds, David Van Horn, Rick Laubach and Dominick Buffalino were heat race winners as Tommy Scheetz won the consolation.
JERSEY RUSH 2 FEATURE FINISH 30 LAPS: 1. Daryn Pittman; 2. Logan Schuchart; 3. Frank Cozze; 4. Mark Smith; 5. Aaron Ott; 6. Fred Rahmer; 7. Lance Dewease; 8. Danny Dietrich; 9. Davey Sammons; 10. Robbie Stillwaggon; 11. Davie Franek; 12. Ryan Taylor; 13. Mark Bitner; 14. Niki Young; 15. Kyle Reinhardt; 16. Rick Lafferty; 17. Tim Tanner Jr.; 18. Jeff Fithian; 19. Ryan Smith; 20. Greg Hodnett; 21. Ryan Bohlke; 22. Dan Shetler; 23. Jonathan Swanson
MODIFIED FEATURE FINISH 30 LAPS: 1. Jimmy Horton; 2. Ryan Godown; 3. Sam Martz; 4. Sammy Piazza; 5. Billy Pauch; 6. Dominick Buffalino; 7. Mike Iles; 8. Rick Laubach; 9. Jeff Strunk; 10. Ron John Koczon; 11. Neil Williams; 12. Dave Witte; 13. John Stangle; 14. Tom Carberry Jr.; 15. Tommy Scheetz; 16. Tommy Farrell; 17. Johnny Gaurino; 18. Eric Kormann; 19. John McClelland; 20. Gary Butler; 21. Danny Bouc; 22. Dave Hunt; 23. Randy Laird; 24. David Van Horn. DNQ- - Richie Pratt, John Wilman, Darren McCaughey, Brad Freeman, Chris Grbac, Scott VanGorder.
The Jersey Rush 2 event is co-promotion between, Lenny, Danny, Davey Sammons and Bob Miller. Look for the Jersey Rush 3 to return in 2013 to the New Egypt Speedway.
THUNDER ON THE HILL FINALE
GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY EVENT FACTS:
WHEN: Saturday, October 13 6 PM Gates open at 4 PM
WHERE: Grandview Speedway
WHAT: Grandview Thunder 5-25’s & House of Thunder Halloween Party
358 Modifieds, URC Sprints, ARDC Midgets, Sportsman, Legends
Monster Smash Demolition Derby,
Blast from the Past Vintage Car Club & Garden State Vintage Cars
Vince’s Towing Owner’s Race
LOCATION; Route 100 Bechtelsville, PA 10 mile north of Pottstown, Bechtelsville, PA
For GPS Users: 43 Passmore Road Bechtelsville, PA 19505
Adults: $25 , Children 6-11 $10 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
Grandview Speedway is a high-banked one-third mile clay oval, celebrating their 50th Anniversary season in 2012. 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.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE---THANK YOU
CONTACT: BOB MILLER 443 513 4456
JERSEY RUSH 2 AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY
The Ultimate Rush. . . . JERSEY RUSH 2 Returns to New Egypt Speedway Tuesday, August 21. . . . . .
STEWART FRIESEN ENTERS MODIFIED JERSEY RUSH, DEWEASE TO DEFEND ONE LAP TRACK RECORD AT NEW EGYPT
Modified driver Stewart Friesen is a recent entry for the modified portion of the JERSEY RUSH 2 that will take place on Tuesday night, August 21 at the New Egypt Speedway.
Friesen was the winner of the Spring running of the Cabin Fever event at New Egypt Speedway and on Tuesday night, he will pilot the Tad Park’s #1 in chase of the $3,000 first place prize in the 30 lap modified feature. 410 Sprint star Lance Dewease will be looking to set a new one lap track record during the CnB Mushroom time trials. Fast time is worth a $100 bonus and the current one lap track record is 14.193, set on August 30, 2011 at New Egypt and set by Lance Dewease.
The Jersey Rush 2 is a blockbuster doubleheader that will showcase the 410 Sprints and Modifieds on Tuesday night, August 21 at the New Egypt Speedway. The CnB Time Trials will open the program for the 410 sprints at 7:30 PM. Qualifying events will follow for both divisions leading up to the 30 lap $5,000 to win 410 Sprint feature and the 30 lap $3,000 to win Modified feature.
Gates will open at 5 PM and a free to spectators FANFEST will take place in the pit area from 5 to 6 PM. Spectators may enter the pit side FANFEST by entering behind victory lane and the fourth turn grandstands. Many of the 410 sprint drivers will arrive early so you may participate in the Meet & Greet. Warm-ups will take place at 6:45 PM with qualifying getting underway at 7:30 PM.
Nationally known 410 sprint drivers planning to participate in the Jersey Rush 2 include Fred Rahmer, Greg Hodnett, Ryan Smith, Lance Dewease, Mark Smith, Aaron Ott, Danny Dietrich, Daryn Pittman, Brent Marks, Davey Sammons, Niki Young, Mark Bitner, Bobby Howard, Frank Cozze, Ryan Taylor, Rick Lafferty, Ryan Bohlke, Davie Franek Frank Cozze, Tim Tanner and Robbie Stillwaggon are just a few of the pre-entries for the sprint cars.
Joining Friesen on the modified roster is Billy Pauch, David VanHorn, Ryan Godown, Billy Pauch Jr., Rick Laubach, Jimmy Horton, Randy Laird, Willie Osmun, Ron John Koczon, Sammy Martz and Dominic Buffalino.
NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY EVENT FACTS:
WHEN: Tuesday, August 21 Gates Open 5:00 PM 7:30 PM Starting Time (Rain Date: Wednesday, August 22 7:30 PM)
WHERE: New Egypt Speedway 720 Pinehurst Road New Egypt, NJ 08522 (On Route 539)
WHAT: 2nd Annual JERSEY RUSH 410 Sprints & Big Block Modifieds
TRACK PHONE: 609-758-1900
WEBSITE: www.newegyptspeedway.net
FOR MORE INFORMATION: CALL 443 513 4456 BOB MILLER
ADVANCE TICKETS: CALL 443 513 4456 Provide your name, phone number and number of tickets you need. Tickets may be paid for and picked up o race night at the New Egypt Speedway Office after 4:30 PM.
Adults: $30, Children 6-11 $10, Children 5 & under Free. Pit Fee $35 no license required.
Driver & Crew Meet & Greet is being planned for fans to get an up close look at the drivers, crews and cars. The Meet & Greet will take place from 5-6 PM. The gate from Victory Lane (behind the turn four seating) to the pit area will open to allow spectators to go pit side for one hour prior to the start of the show.
