AMSOIL USAC NATIONAL SPRINT RACE RESULTS: June 2, 2011 – New Egypt, New Jersey – New Egypt Speedway – “Eastern Storm”

QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Blake Fitzpatrick, 10, Fitzpatrick-17.282; 2. Hunter Schuerenberg, 35, Byram-17.343; 3. Bryan Clauson, 7, CTR/BCI/Curb-Agajanian-17.358; 4. Dave Darland, 21x, Roberts/Tate-17.380; 5. Jon Stanbrough, 53, Fox-17.477; 6. Keith Bloom Jr., 27k, Bloom-17.479; 7. Damion Gardner, 71, DG-17.520; 8. Tracy Hines, 4, Hines-17.535; 9. Levi Jones, 20, Stewart-17.554; 10. Chris Windom, 5x, Baldwin-17.584; 11. Mark Bitner, 15, Bitner-17.667; 12. Daron Clayton, 69, Dynamics-17.715; 13. J.J. Hughes, 76, Hughes-17.720; 14. Bobby East, 5, Klatt-17.793; 15. Casey Shuman, 4G, Cook-17.996; 16. Coleman Gulick, 14, Gulick-18.052; 17. Travis Rilat, 50, Rilat-18.069; 18. Jonathan Hendrick, 68, Hendrick-18.089; 19. Robert Ballou, 81, MPHG-18.122; 20. Kyle Moody, 99m, Moody-18.288; 21. Joey Biasi, B1, S & B-18.327; 22. Jonathan Swanson, 17J, Swanson-18.687; 23. Jeff Geiges, 67x, Pietrofitta-18.899; 24. J.R. Berry, 74, Berry-19.016; 25. Jake Simmons, 7s, Simmons19.489.

FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Ballou, 2. Windom, 3. Fitzpatrick, 4. Gardner, 5. Darland, 6. Hughes, 7. Gulick, 8. Swanson, 9. Simmons. 2:23.55

SECOND HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Stanbrough, 2. Rilat, 3. Schuerenberg, 4. Hines, 5. Bitner, 6. East, 7. Moody, 8. Geiges. 2:26.01

THIRD HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Shuman, 2. Jones, 3. Clayton, 4. Clauson, 5. Bloom, 6. Hendrick, 7. Biasi, 8. Berry. 2:21.50

SEMI: (12 laps) 1. Hendrick, 2. Gulick, 3. East, 4. Biasi, 5. Moody, 6. Hughes, 7. Geiges, 8. Berry, 9. Swanson, 10. Simmons. 3:45.00

FEATURE: (40 laps) 1. Hunter Schuerenberg, 2. Robert Ballou, 3. Levi Jones, 4. Tracy Hines, 5. Travis Rilat, 6. Casey Shuman, 7. Bobby East, 8. Dave Darland, 9. Daron Clayton, 10. Bryan Clauson, 11. Jon Stanbrough, 12. Keith Bloom Jr., 13. Kyle Moody, 14. J.J. Hughes, 15. Mark Bitner, 16. Jonathan Hendrick, 17. Chris Windom, 18. Jeff Geiges, 19. Joey Biasi, 20. Blake Fitzpatrick, 21. Coleman Gulick, 22. J.R, Berry, 23. Jake Simmons, 24. Jonathan Swanson, 25.
Damion Gardner. NT
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FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Laps 1-39 Stanbrough, Lap 40 Schuerenberg.

NEW AMSOIL USAC NATIONAL SPRINT POINTS: 1-Jones-538; 2-Stanbrough-467; 3-Schuerenberg-430; 4-Windom-414; 5-Ballou-407; 6-Gardner-403; 7-Clauson-400; 8-East-399; 9-Darland-358; 10-Hines-321.
NEW “EASTERN STORM” POINTS: 1-Jones-249; 2-Ballou-223; 3-Stanbrough-213; 4-East-207; 5-Schuerenberg-198.

NEXT AMSOIL USAC NATIONAL SPRINT RACE: June 4 – Port Royal (PA) Speedway – “Eastern Storm”

May 31, 2011 – Bechtelsville, Pennsylvania – Grandview Speedway – “Eastern Storm”

QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Coleman Gulick, 14, Gulick-13.767; 2. Bryan Clauson, 7, CTR/BCI/Curb-Agajanian-13.813; 3. Bobby East, 5, Klatt-13.883; 4. Daron Clayton, 69, Dynamics-13.899; 5. Dave Darland, 21x, Roberts/Tate-13.955; 6. Tracy Hines, 4, Hines-13.959; 7. Levi Jones, 20, Stewart-13.986; 8. Hunter Schuerenberg, 35, Byram-13.999; 9. Jon Stanbrough, 53, Fox-14.007; 10. Damion Gardner, 71, DG-14.043; 11. Travis Rilat, 50, Rilat-14.067; 12. Chris Windom, 5x, Baldwin-14.080; 13. Keith Bloom Jr., 27k, Bloom-14.125; 14. Kyle Robbins, 17R, Robbins-14.220; 15. Justin Grant, 40, Grant-14.227; 16. J.J. Hughes, 76, Hughes-14.369; 17. Robert Ballou, 81, MPHG-14.410; 18. Wes McIntyre, 83, McIntyre-14.475; 19. Kevin Thomas Jr., 11, Walker-14.515; 20. Casey Shuman, 4G, Cook-14.543; 21. Mark Bitner, 15, Bitner-14.543; 22. Jonathan Swanson, 17J, Swanson-14.699; 23. Steve Storrie, 2k, Storrie-14.704; 24. Kyle Moody, 99m, Moody-14.743; 25. Joey Biasi, B1, S & B-14.748; 26. Blake Fitzpatrick, 10,
Fitzpatrick-14.767; 27. Brent Marks, 19M, Marks-14.779; 28. Tracy Readinger, 73, Berry-15.168; 29. Jeff Geiges, 67x, Pietrofitta-15.170; 30. Jake Simmons, 7s, Simmons-15.630; 31. J.R. Berry, 74, Berry-NT.

FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Stanbrough, 2. Bitner, 3. Ballou, 4. Darland, 5. Bloom, 6. Gulick, 7. Simmons, 8. Fitzpatrick. 1:56.79

SECOND HEAT: (8 laps) 1. McIntyre, 2. Hines, 3. Gardner, 4. Clauson, 5. Robbins, 6. Marks, 7. Swanson. 1:57.86

THIRD HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Jones, 2. Thomas, 3. Moody, 4. East, 5. Grant, 6. Rilat, 7. Readinger. 1:57.83

FOURTH HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Windom, 2. Shuman, 3. Schuerenberg, 4. Clayton, 5. Biasi, 6. Geiges, 7. Hughes. 1:56.42

SEMI: (12 laps) 1. Gulick, 2. Bloom, 3. Rilat, 4. Grant, 5. Robbins, 6. Marks, 7. Hughes, 8. Readinger, 9. Swanson, 10. Biasi, 11. Geiges, 12. Simmons, 13. Fitzpatrick. NT

FEATURE: (40 laps) 1. Bobby East, 2. Chris Windom, 3. Robert Ballou, 4. Casey Shuman, 5. Dave Darland, 6, Jon Stanbrough, 7, Levi Jones, 8. Mark Bitner, 9. Tracy Hines, 10. Damion Gardner, 11. Bryan Clauson, 12. Travis Rilat, 13. Keith Bloom Jr., 14. Justin Grant, 15. Kevin Thomas Jr., 16. Kyle Moody, 17. Daron Clayton, 18. Kyle Robbins, 19.

Marks, 20. Hunter Schuerenberg, 21. Wes McIntyre, 22. Coleman Gulick. NT
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**Storrie flipped during qualifying.

FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Laps 1-24 Jones, Laps 25-40 East.

NEW AMSOIL USAC NATIONAL SPRINT POINTS: 1-Jones-404; 2-Stanbrough-376; 3-Windom-367; 4-Gardner-346; 5-East-313; 6-Ballou-299; 7-Schuerenberg-297; 8-Clauson-294; 9-Darland-277; 10-Fitzpatrick-255.
NEW “EASTERN STORM” POINTS: 1-Windom-130; 2-Stanbrough-122; 3-East-121; 4-Ballou-115; 5-Jones-115.

NEXT AMSOIL USAC NATIONAL SPRINT RACE: June 1 – New Oxford, PA – Lincoln Speedway – “Eastern Storm”

AMSOIL USAC NATIONAL SPRINT RACE RESULTS: May 30, 2011 – Sarver, Pennsylvania – Lernerville Speedway – “Eastern Storm”

QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Levi Jones, 20, Stewart-15.475; 2. Chris Windom, 5x, Baldwin-15.753; 3. Coleman Gulick, 14, Gulick-15.790; 4. Bobby East, 5, Klatt-15.798; 5. Keith Bloom Jr., 27k, Bloom-15.897; 6. Jon Stanbrough, 53, Fox-15.903; 7. Daron Clayton, 69, Dynamics-15.924; 8. Damion Gardner, 71, DG-16.079; 9. Dave Darland, 21x, Roberts/Tate-16.104; 10. Casey Shuman, 4G, Cook-16.112; 11. Tracy Hines, 4, Hines-16.131; 12. Blake Fitzpatrick, 10, Fitzpatrick-16.144; 13. Mark Bitner, 15, Bitner-16.179; 14. Robert Ballou, 81, MPHG-16.209; 15. Travis Rilat, 50, Rilat-16.341; 16. Jack Sodeman Jr., 23jr, Sodeman-16.487; 17. Bryan Clauson, 7, CTR/BCI/Curb-Agajanian-16.495; 18. Kevin Thomas Jr., 11, Walker-16.498; 19. Hunter Schuerenberg, 35, Byram-16.563; 20. Justin Grant, 40, Grant-16.571; 21. Jonathan Hendrick, 68, Hendrick-16.597; 22. J.R. Berry, 74, Berry-16.784; 23. Kyle Robbins, 17R, Robbins-16.825; 24. Wes McIntyre, 83, McIntyre-16.844; 25. Kyle Moody, 99m, Moody-16.882; 26. Steve
Storrie, 2k, Storrie-17.048; 27. Pete Miller III, 3, Miller-17.242; 28. Daryl Stimeling, 30, Stimeling-17.494; 29. Tracy Readinger, 73, Berry-17.593; 30. Jake Simmons, 7s, Simmons-17.759; 31. J.J. Hughes, 76, Hughes-17.779; 32. Gale Ruth, Sr., 1k, Ruth-18.202; 33. (Jimmy Light, 23, Light-NT (16.858 Time Disallowed)

FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Jones, 2. Bloom, 3. Darland, 4. Bitner, 5. Clauson, 6. Moody, 7. Readinger, 8. Light, 9. Hendrick. 2:16.29

SECOND HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Stanbrough, 2. Ballou, 3. Windom, 4. Shuman, 5. Berry, 6. Simmons, 7. Thomas, 8. Storrie. NT

THIRD HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Gulick, 2. Schuerenberg, 3. Rilat, 4. Clayton, 5. Robbins, 6. Hughes, 7. Miller, 8. Hines. NT

FOURTH HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Gardner, 2. East, 3. Fitzpatrick, 4. Sodeman, 5, Grant, 6. Stimeling, 7. Ruth, 8. McIntyre. 2:22.53

SEMI: (12 laps) 1. Grant, 2. Hines, 3. Robbins, 4. Berry, 5. McIntyre, 6. Readinger, 7. Stimeling, 8. Clauson, 9. Moody, 10. Ruth, 11. Simmons, 12. Hughes, 13. Storrie, 14. Light, 15. Miller, 16. Thomas. NT

FEATURE: (40 laps) 1. Jon Stanbrough, 2. Coleman Gulick, 3. Chris Windom, 4. Levi Jones, 5. Robert Ballou, 6. Justin Grant, 7. Bobby East, 8. Hunter Schuerenberg, 9. Dave Darland, 10. Casey Shuman, 11. Daron Clayton, 12. Blake Fitzpatrick, 13. Damion Gardner, 14. Travis Rilat, 15. Keith Bloom Jr., 16. J.R. Berry, 17. Jack Sodeman Jr., 18. Mark Bitner, 19. Tracy Readinger, 20. Wes McIntyre, 21. Kyle Robbins, 22. Tracy Hines. NT
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**Hendrick flipped during the first heat. McIntyre flipped during the fourth heat..

FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Laps 1-40 Stanbrough.

NEW AMSOIL USAC NATIONAL SPRINT POINTS: 1-Jones-354; 2-Stanbrough-323; 3-Gardner-307; 4-Windom-302; 5-Schuerenberg-278; 6-Fitzpatrick-254; 7-Clauson-253; 8-East-244; 9-Ballou-239; 10-Darland-222.

NEXT AMSOIL USAC NATIONAL SPRINT RACE: May 31 – Bechtelsville, PA – Grandview Speedway – “Eastern Storm”

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AMSOIL USAC EASTERN STORM

Tuesday, May 31 and Thursday, June 2. . . . . . . .
AMSOIL USAC WINGLESS SPRINTS COME EAST JUST ONCE A YEAR, GRANDVIEW SALUTES JESSE HOCKETT

The fifth annual return of the AMSOIL USAC National Sprint Tour , known as the "Eastern Storm" is fast approaching. Two tracks on the popular tour include the Grandview Speedway with an event on Tuesday night, May 31 followed by a visit to the New Egypt Speedway on Thursday night, June 1. The nationally known stars of USAC will head east with a big following of competitors as they chase the nightly winner's share of $6,000.

Get ready to see some of the most incredible side-by-side racing you'll see anywhere. There is wheel-banging and wild slide jobs and that's just the norm when the USAC wingless sprint cars hit the race track. At facilities like Grandview Speedway and New Egypt, the track size and configuration just make the show that much better. Many race fans will tell you that watching the USAC wingless sprints time trial at Grandview is worth the price of admission itself. At New Egypt, the USAC stars thrilled the race fans last year as they backed their cars into the turn, being nearly sideways all the way through the corners.

The drivers of USAC are nationally known and many have ventured on to even higher levels of auto racing. Tony Stewart and Kasey Kahne are just two graduates of the USAC wingless sprint tour. The Grandview event will also mark a special night, with this event dedicated in tribute to one of the all time greats, with the 2nd Annual Jesse "The Rocket" Hockett Classic. Hockett, winner of two of the four previous USAC shows on the hill at Grandview, was killed in a garage accident in May of 2010.

Casey Shuman, Tempe, AZ, Chris Windom, Canton, IL, Bryan Clauson, Noblesville, IN, Keith Bloom Jr, Anderson, CA, Hunter Schuerenberg, Sikeston, MO, Levi Jones, Olney, IL, Damion Gardner, Concord, CA, and the "Modern Day Cowboy" Daron Clayton of Sikeston, MO are just some of the USAC stars heading east. At last count, as many as twenty-five drivers are looking to take part in the USAC Eastern Storm Series.

In the four previous USAC Eastern Storm events at Grandview, Levi Jones won the opener in 2007, the late Jesse Hockett won the next two events as Levi Jones returned to Grandview in 2010 to win the first annual Jesse Hockett Classic. Also on the program at Grandview Speedway on Tuesday, May 31 with the AMSOIL USAC Wingless Sprints will be the ARDC Wingless Midgets, making this show a "must see" open wheel double-header that will get underway at 7:30 PM. For more information, visit our website at: www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com

Back by popular demand, the USAC Eastern Storm will once again return to New Jersey, with a stop at the beautiful and fan friendly New Egypt Speedway in New Egypt, NJ on Thursday night, June 2. In 2010, it was USAC's first visit to the state of New Jersey in thirty-two years and the great show makes it well worth the wait. This unique shaped race track provided some of the most dramatic side-by-side racing of the series and at the end of the night, it was Levi Jones standing in victory lane. The Big Block Modifieds will share the program again in 2011. Duane Howard and his BPG Modified were the class of modified field in 2010 and they'll be back chasing the $3,000 to win first place prize on Thursday night, June 2nd. More information is available at: www.newegyptspeedway.net

A $6,000 payday will go to the winner of each feature and a very lucrative total payoff plus a point fund for the USAC Eastern Storm competitors will lure some of the top drivers in the business. They only come east one time a year so make plans to see these two events on Tuesday, May 31 and Thursday, June 2nd.

Event Details:
When: Tuesday, May 31 7:30 PM Gates Open at 5 PM
What: USAC National Wingless Sprint Tour Jesse Hockett Classic & ARDC Wingless Midgets The Elbows UP event of the Year!
Where: Grandview Speedway 43 Passmore Road, Route 100 Bechtelsville, PA 19505, ten mile north of Pottstown, PA
Admission: Adults $25, Children 6-11 $10, Under 6 Free
Pit Fee: $35
Track #: 610-754-7688
Website: www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com or www.grandviewspeedway.com
Meet Ms. Thunder on the Hill Stephanie Reid, See JOE the Pizza Dude, The Round Table Girls. Fan Giveaways. Try the popular Inside/Out Promotion where you can watch warm-ups from the inside turn four! Get your Grandview Thunder Program Book, your 22nd Anniversary Thunder on the Hill Racing Series t-shirts, Fireworks on feature parade lap, Fans invited to take part in the joyous victory lane ceremonies and meet the drivers in the pit area following the races.

And

When: Thursday, June 2nd 7:30 PM Gates Open at 5 PM
What: USAC National Wingless Sprint Tour 40 Laps $6,000 to win & Big Block Modifieds 30 laps $3,000 to win.
Where: New Egypt Speedway 720 Route 539 New Egypt, NJ 08533 (GPS Friendly address is: 720 Pinehurst Road)
Admission: Adults $30, Children 6-11 $10, Under 6 Free
Pit Fee: $35
Track #: 609-758-1900
Website: www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com or www.newegyptspeedway.net

New Egypt Speedway is a racy, 7/16th mile D-shaped clay oval. The entire facility features a daylight-quality lighting system and excellent sightlines from any seat in the house. The track is fully wheelchair-accessible with wide, clear, and well-groomed walkways. There are clean, heated restrooms, and a monitored playground area for the littlest fans. Whistle-clean concession facilities serve up everything from sausage sandwiches to ice cream treats at family-style prices. Our dynamic-duo of track announcers keep fans informed and involved with a state-of-the-art sound system.

TRAXXAS USAC SILVER CROWN RACE RESULTS: May 27, 2011 – Indianapolis, Indiana – Indiana State Fairgrounds – “Hoosier Hundred”

QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Levi Jones, 10, Stewart-33.840; 2. Brad Kuhn, 17, RW-34.823; 3. Bryan Clauson, 22, Stewart-34.487; 4. Bud Kaeding, 29, BK-34.878; 5. Tracy Hines, 16, Lightfoot-34.892; 6. Jeff Swindell, 199, Edwards/RE-34.958; 7. John Heydenreich, 90, Heydenreich-34.988; 8. Todd Kane, 63, DePalma-35.029; 9. Jerry Coons Jr., 27, RW-35.048; 10. Aaron Pierce, 26, Pierce-35.063; 11. Brian Tyler, 21, Team 6R-35.128; 12. Kyle Larson, 71, Kunz-35.129; 13. Jon Stanbrough, 37, Indiana Underground-35.155; 14. Donnie Beechler, 14, McQuinn-35.158; 15. Tanner Swanson, 23, Team 6R/TK-35.165; 16. Derek Hagar, 91, Hagar-35.280; 17. Mike Hess, 39, Aquilini-35.320; 18. Chris Windom, 5, Baldwin-35.368; 19. Dave Darland, 56, Foxco-35.380; 20. Hunter Schuerenberg, 43, Nix-35.520; 21. Shane Cockrum, 114, Hardy-35.616; 22. Russ Gamester, 51, Gamester-35.654; 23. Shane Hollingsworth, 20, Nolen-35.695; 24. Thomas Meseraull, 97, SC-35.812; 25. Bobby East, 6, Klatt-35.817; 26. Chris Urish, 77,
Urish-35.858; 27. A.J. Fike, 3, RFMS-36.219; 28. Zach Daum, 50, Daum-36.283; 29. JoJo Helberg, 65, Hartenstine-36.637; 30. Randy Bateman, 55, Bateman-37.175; 31. Mike Martin, 116, Racing Associates-NT.

FEATURE: (100 laps) 1. Jerry Coons Jr., 2. Levi Jones, 3. Tracy Hines, 4. Bud Kaeding, 5. Brian Tyler, 6. Derek Hagar, 7. John Heydenreich, 8. Tanner Swanson, 9. Todd Kane, 10. Dave Darland, 11. A.J. Fike, 12. Kyle Larson, 13. Donnie Beechler, 14. Bobby East, 15. Brad Kuhn, 16. Zach Daum, 17. Mike Hess, 18. Shane Cockrum, 19. Jon Stanbrough, 20. Hunter Schuerenberg, 21. Chris Urish, 22.JoJo Helberg, 23. Russ Gamester, 24. Thomas Meseraull, 25. Bryan Clauson, 26. Randy Bateman, 27. Jeff Swindell, 28. Chris Windom, 29. Shane Hollingsworth, 30. Aaron Pierce. NT

FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Laps 1-53 Jones, Laps 54-100 Coons.

NEW TRAXXAS USAC SILVER CROWN POINTS: 1-Jones-63; 2-Coons-60; 3-Hines-54; 4-Kaeding-51; 5-Tyler-48; 6-Hagar-45; 7-Heydenreich-42; 8-T.Swanson-39; 9-Kane-36; 10-Darland-33.

NEXT TRAXXAS USAC SILVER CROWN RACE: June 17-18 – Milwaukee (WI) Mile

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The NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series presented event #98 at the Grandview Speedway on Wednesday night. The beautiful weather brought a large crowd to the hill to see Brian Leppo of Spring Grove, PA win the thirty-five lap Keystone Cup 410 sprint feature. Jeff Stunk of Bechtelsville, PA driving the Norm Hansell modified was the winner of the twenty-five lap modified feature event. For Leppo, it was his first career Thunder on the Hill win and he held off a determined Fred Rahmer to pocket the $5,000 first place prize. In the modified feature, Jeff Strunk led ever lap but had to hold off a fast closing Mike Gular who put on a show most of the race. Strunk earned $2,500 for the win.

Time trials for the 410 sprint cars opened the program with Brian Leppo setting fast time of 11.926. Three heat races were presented for the sprints with victories going to Fred Rahmer, Daryn Pittman and Chad Layton. Modified heat winners include Mike Gular, Ryan Godown and Jeff Strunk as Ray Swinehart won the consolation.

In the 35 lap Keystone Cup Sprint Series opener, Brian Leppo jumped to the early lead with Daryn Pittman in the chase followed by Stevie Smith. Through the early going, Leppo stayed in charge of the top spot, but on lap eight, Pittman offered a challenge for the lead. Slower traffic now became a factor and the top four were now racing in their own pack.

On lap thirteen the red flag was displayed when Stevie Smith took a wild flip in turn three. Smith walked away uninjured.

When green flag racing resumed, Leppo remained on top but now Fred Rahmer was in the hunt and racing in second. Rahmer used the low groove and with each lap, he inched closer to Leppo. At the halfway mark, Leppo was on point followed by Rahmer, Daryn Pittman, Chad Layton and Sam Hafertepe.

The race quickly became interesting as Fred Rahmer made several challenges for the lead . On lap twenty-eight, charging off of turn four, Leppo and Rahmer were side-by-side, rubbing wheels on the homestretch. Leppo beat Rahmer into turn one to secure the lead once again. With just three laps remaining, Rahmer was knocking on the door once again. With the white flag waiving, Leppo dove to the inside groove and got out of shape, Rahmer moved to the outside lane and made a run for the lead on the last lap.

Coming out of turn four with the checker flag waiving, Brian Leppo beat Fred Rahmer by less then a car length. Sam Hafertepe Jr. finished third followed by Daryn Pittman and Lance Dewease.

The modified feature was called to the track and Jeff Strunk set the pace at the drop of the green flag. Billy Pauch Jr held down the runner-up spot until lap four when Mike Gular moved into second and tried to chase down Strunk. Gular was relentless as he challenged Strunk lap after lap. Ryan Godown and Doug Manmiller locked up in a battle for third as Pauch Jr followed in fifth.

At the halfway point, Strunk remained the leader with Gular a close second followed by Manmiller, Godown and Meme DeSantis. On lap sixteen, Gular was forced to defend his position as Manmiller and Godown were now chasing the runner-up spot. Just out of the top five was Duane Howard, looking to make his move.

With just five laps remaining, Godown moved into third and side-by-side with Gular. Gular was able to shake loose from Godown and take one more run at race leader Jeff Strunk. With two lap to go, Gular looked high and low but Strunk defend his turf and went on to score the win. Mike Gular finished a well deserved second followed by Ryan Godown, Doug Manmiller and Duane Howard.

410 SPRINT FEATURE FINISH: #71 Brian Leppo, #51 Fred Rahmer, #93 Sam Hafertepe Jr., #27 Daryn Pittman, #30c Lance Dewease, #7 Chad Layton, #7m Mark Smith, #87 Alan Krimes, #48 Danny Dietrich #21 Brian Montieth, #70 Sam Schlosberg, #77 Aaron Ott, #17 Tyler Walker, #35 Justin Henderson, #747 Davey Sammons, #39 Greg Hodnett, #74 Tracy Readinger, #74 Jr. JR Berry, #1 Stevie Smith, #56 Dave Wilson, - #19m Brent Marks, #44 Frank Cozze.

358 MODIFIED FEATURE FINISH: #357 Jeff Strunk, #53 Mike Gular, #R1 Ryan Godown, #46 Doug Manmiller, #4 Duane Howard, #T102 Billy Pauch, Jr., #7 Rick Laubach, #19 Jordan Umbenhauer, #74 John Willman, #2 Addison Meitzler, #88d Meme DeSantis, #20 Keith Hoffman, #17 Ryan Grim, #611 Brad Grim, #41 Glenn Strunk, #117 Kevin Hirthler, #37c Nate Christman, #33L Ray Swinehart, #44H Gary Hager, #1C Craig VonDohren, #42 Kyle Follweiler, #327 Brad Missimer, #917 Jarrod Miller, #21k Kyle Weiss. DNQ -# 3A Kevin Albert Jr., #31 Chris Esposito, #3 Dale Hartz, #43 Jimmy Horton IV, #517 Larry Solomon, #19b Brian Kressley, #78 Neil Huber, #X Dan Mazy, #221 Ryan Beltz, #CR7 Colt Harris, #9 Matt Hafer, #37x Tommy Sheetz Jr., #77x Eric Biehn.

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SPRINTS & MODIFIEDS HEADLINE GRANDVIEW DOUBLE-HEADER WITH $20 ADMISSION. . . . .
TYLER WALKER LOOKS FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE THUNDER ON THE HILL WIN WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT GRANDVIEW

Tyler Walker was the hottest sprint car driver at Grandview in 2010 and he would like to keep his winning streak going.

Walker will have a chance to score his third consecutive sprint win on the "hill " Wednesday night, May 25 when the Keystone Cup 410 Sprint Series invade the Grandview Speedway. The 358 Modifieds will be on this double-header program that will offer a wild, move to the edge of your seat show, and all for an attractive general admission of just $20 for adults. Gates will open at 5 PM with racing action taking the first green flag at 7:30 PM.

This event will mark the opening show of the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series that will mark the ninety-eighth event in Thunder on the Hill history. In last year's Keystone Cup, Tyler Walker started the night by taking a wild flip during pre-race warm-ups. Walker, rubbed off the aches and pains and climbed into his back-up car. Walker went on to time trial in a car that had no warm-up. He worked his way through qualifying and into the feature event. On lap twenty-seven of the thirty-five lap feature, Tyler Walker of Los Angeles, CA took the lead from Greg Hodnett and went on to score the victory. Walker returned to Grandview in June for the Keystone Cup event and rallied home the winner.

The top names in Pennsylvania Posse sprint car racing will battle it out on the fast, wild and wicked "hill" with the talents of Greg Hodnett, Fred Rahmer, Lance Dewease, Mark Smith and Daryn Pittman headlining the cast of stars. Joining the 410 sprints will be the 358 modifieds taking part in a series of qualifying events all leading up to the $2,500 to win twenty-five lap feature event. The modified portion of the show is open to all competitors. Race time is 7:30 PM with gates opening at 5 PM. Duane Howard, Jeff Strunk, Craig VonDohren and Doug Manmiller are some of the modified stars expected in the field.

Vertical Wave Telephone Communications will have some fan fun activities as well as the popular Inside/Out Promotion, where fans are invited to watch warm-ups from the infield. Bob Hilbert Sportswear has again designed the Thunder on the Hill race wear for 2011. For a look at the new design, please visit our website at www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com. The 2011 Thunder wear is displayed on the home page.

The 2011 season is sure to be dynamite so while visiting the website, please take a look at the 2011 Dynamite Video.

Thunder on the Hill is quickly approaching their 100th event, to take place on Tuesday night, June 28 when the 410 sprints and 358 modifieds team up for another popular doubleheader event. A special night of celebration will take place for this historic event.

Thunder Event 98
When: Wednesday, May 25 7:30 PM Gates Open at 5 PM
What: Keystone Cup 410 Sprints & 358 Modifieds
Where: Grandview Speedway 43 Passmore Road, Route 100 Bechtelsville, PA 19505, ten mile north of Pottstown, PA
Admission: Adults $20, Children 6-11 $5, Under 6 Free
Pit Fee: $25
Track #: 610-754-7688
Website: www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com or www.grandviewspeedway.com
Meet Ms. Thunder on the Hill Stephanie Reid, See JOE the Pizza Dude, The Round Table Girls. Fan Giveaways and Rhyme Time. The popular Inside/Out Promotion, Grandview Thunder Program Book, 22nd Anniversary Thunder on the Hill Racing Series t-shirts, Fireworks on feature parade lap, Fans invited to take part in the joyous victory lane ceremonies and meet the drivers in the pit area following the races.

Thunder Sponsors:
* NAPA Auto Parts- - - Long time Thunder on the Hill Racing Series sponsor will again have their banners and flag waving high above the Grandview Speedway podium.
* Lee Myles Transmissions at three locations in Berks County. Fern Street Reading, Perkiomen Ave 422 Birdsboro and North 5th Street Highway Reading. Other locations in Allentown, Easton, Mt. Pocono and York, PA
* VERTICAL Telephone Systems will return once again to add some fan fun for all the Thunder fans.
*R.M. Palmer Candy Company, Reading, PA
* BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports- - Making Thunder bigger for all
* Vince's Towing- - Reading, PA
* Fairgrounds Square Mall - - - Reading, PA