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HOWARD, SHUEY AND HOUSWORTH WIN NASCAR STOCK CAR FEATURES AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
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$25 ADMISSION FOR SUPER DIRTCAR SERIES & 358 NASCAR MODIFIED DOUBLE DOWN DOUBLE HEADER TUESDAY NIGHT, JUNE 16AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
It’s ALL MODIFIEDS, ALL NIGHT, Tuesday, June 16 at the Grandview Speedway when the Super DIRTcar Series and the NASCAR 358 Modifieds team-up in this Double Down Double Header brought to you by NAPA Auto Parts. Two complete modified programs will we presented for an adult admission price of $25, children 6-11 $5 and children 5 and under will be admitted free. The pit fee is $30 with a DIRTcar or Grandview license and $35 without a license. Gates open at 5 PM with race time set for 7:30 PM.
The question on this night is, who will Double Down and race in both divisions on Tuesday night, June 16? Bob Greene of Pioneer Pole Buildings has posted a $1,000 bonus for any driver that could pull off the near impossible, of winning both features that night. Drivers already planning to Double Down include Ryan Godown, MeMe DeSantis, Danny Johnson, Craig VonDohren, Ryan Watt, Jeff Strunk, Duane Howard and Billy Pauch Jr. A surprise or two are still in the works.
This first time ever presentation at Grandview marks the only appearance of the Super DIRTcar Series Big-Blocks in the region -- with over $45,000 in cash payout for both divisions. All of the area’s top drivers and many invaders are inquiring about the rules, car specifications and race procedures.
Special thanks to Quaker Steak & Lube as each heat race winner will earn $50 if they are pre-entered. And for this event, there is NO entry fee. For drivers to pre enter, just call 443-513-4456 and provide the drivers name, car number and phone number.
The Super DIRTcar Big-Block Modifieds will compete in a 60-lap event with $6,000 waiting for the winner in Victory Lane. The 358 Modifieds will battle for a $3,000 top-prize in a 30-lap event.
For a true modified fan, this event is a dream come true. No filler divisions on this program, it’s ALL MODIFIEDS, ALL NIGHT!
Leading the contingent of Series invaders is three-time and defending Super DIRTcar Big-Block Modified Series champion and two-time Traffic Jam winner, Unadilla, NY’s Billy Decker. Decker picked up right where he left off capturing the opening DIRTcar event on April 25 at the Fulton Speedway and is certainly a favorite leading into Tuesday, June 16 “on the hill”.
Super DIRTcar Series regulars expected to march in with Decker include: three-time Series Champion Matt Sheppard of Waterloo, NY, 2014 Forrest Roger Memorial winner Rochester, NY’s Danny Johnson, eight-time series champion Brett Hearn of Sussex, NJ and 2014 Freedom 76 winner Stewart Friesen.
A home-track advantage is definitely an asset and the Grandview Speedway weekly competitors have proved that they should not be taken lightly.
Past Traffic Jam Winners include: Rick Laubach (2014), Duane Howard (2013), Danny Johnson (2012), Jeff Strunk (2011), Craig VonDohren (2010), Tim Fuller (2009, 2005), Brett Hearn (2009, 2007, 2002, 1998), Billy Decker (2008, 2003), Alan Johnson (2006), Tim McCreadie (2004, 2001), Frank Cozze (2000), and Jimmy Horton (1999)
Celebrating the 26th 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, the Low Down & Dirty Radio Show pre-race Meet & Greet, JOE “THE PIZZA DUDE”, giveaways, fireworks and appearances by the Thunder Girls.
General Admission ticket pricing for Tuesday, June 16 is $25 for Adults, Children 6-11 are $10 and Kids 5 & under are FREE! Pit Admission pricing is $35 without a license and $30 with a DIRTcar or Grandview Speedway license.
Advance tickets are available by calling 443 513 4456, please leave your name, number of tickets and phone number on the message. You may pay for your advance tickets and pick them up on race night at the WILL CALL WINDOW after 3:30 PM. Advance ticket holders may enter the grandstands at 4:30, one half hour before general admission tickets go on sale at 5 PM.
Pit Gates open at 3:00 PM, Grandstand Gates open at 5:00 PM, Hot Laps begin at 6:45 PM and Racing starts at 7:30 PM
Bonus awards, rules and event information are available at www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com on the front page.
Super DIRTcar Series Big-Block Modified Payout (60 Laps): 1. $6,000 2. $4,000 3. $2,500 4. $1,800 5. $1,600 6. $1,400 7. $1,200 8. $1,035 9. $1,025 10. $1,000 11. $600 12. $500 13. $400 14. $375 15. $350 16. $325 17. $300 18. $300 19. $300 20. $300 21. $300 22. $300 23. $300 24. $300 25. $300 26. $300 27. $300 28. $300 29. $300 30. $300
358 NASCAR Modified Payout (30 Laps): 1. $3,000 2. $1,300 3. $1,200 4. $1,100 5. $1,000 6. $700 7. $600 8. $575 9. $525 10. $500 11. $400 12. $350 13. $340 14. $335 15. $325 16. $320 17. $315 18. $310 19. $305 20. $300 21. $300 22. $300 23. $300 24. $300. Open Draw for heats, top 12 redraw for feature. American Racer Tires; LF 33, RF 38/44, LR 44, RR 44/48/50. Grandview Tire Stamp NOT Required. 358 NASCAR Modified Weight 2,350 for alcohol cars and 2,275 for gasoline cars (no oxygenated gasoline).
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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
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SUPER DIRTCAR SERIES MODIFIEDS 18th Annual TRAFFIC JAM
Modifieds DOUBLE DOWN $1,000 PPB bonus to win both features Big Block Modifieds 60 laps, 358 Modifieds 30 laps *NASCAR Point Race
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Today, Sunday, April 17th, Enduro and Blast from the Past Vintage cars racing. Adult admission is
Today, Sunday, April 17th, Enduro and Blast from the Past Vintage cars racing.
Adult admission is $10 with children under 12 admitted free.
Race time 1pm.
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HOWARD TOPS THE NASCAR 358 MODIFIED FEATURE, SHUEY WINS BRC LATE MODEL FEATURE AND HOUSWORTH TAKES S
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Photo - Jim Housworth wins the Sportsman feature!
Jim Housworth wins the Sportsman feature!
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Duane Howard joined by his fans in Victory Lane
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Photo - Brian Shuey in Victory Lane
Photo - Late Model feature is on the track now lining up.
Late Model feature is on the track now lining up.
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Photo - Tonight's heat line ups
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GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY READY FOR SOME GREAT DIRT TRACK RACING ACTION
$3500 TO WIN T.P. TRAILERS NASCAR 35-LAP 358 MODIFIED FEATURE The weather is looking great. It is time for some Saturday night, 7 p.m., stock car racing action topped off by a 35-lap feature for th…
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Good Morning Race Fans!! Who is ready for some wheel banging, dirt flying, and great racing action?
Good Morning Race Fans!! Who is ready for some wheel banging, dirt flying, and great racing action? Tonight is the 35-lap T.P.Trailers NASCAR 358 Modified race where the winner will take home $3500! The Sportsman and Late Models will also take to the track tonight, so be sure to bring the family out and enjoy the Greatest Show on Dirt.
Adult admission is $20 for the special night while youngsters 6 thru 11 paying just $5. Kids under 6 are admitted free. Main Gates open at 5 p.m. with racing getting the green at 7 p.m.
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35 LAP NASCAR MODIFIED RACE PAYS $3500PLUS TO WIN ON SATURDAY, BERNHEISEL RACE COMPONENTS RENEW...
BECHTELSVILLE, PA April 13, 2016 . . . Many of the top names in area dirt track modified stock car racing will be seen in action on Saturday (April 16th) at NASCAR sanctioned Grandview Speedway whe…
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COLD, WIND, WET WEATHER MAKES GROUNDHOG WRONG ABOUT EARLY SPRING, GRANDVIEW FORCED TO POSTPONE...
BECHTELSVILLE, PA April 8, 2016 . . . The groundhog seems to have been wrong. His prediction of spring weather did not hold true and Grandview Speedway management was forced to postpone their Satur…
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Due to tomorrow's forecast. We are canceling Saturday, April 9th events. Full release to follow.
Due to tomorrow's forecast. We are canceling Saturday, April 9th events. Full release to follow.
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WINNER WILL EARN MORE THAN $100 A LAP IN 35 LAP NASCAR 358 MODIFIED STOCK CAR FEATURE SATURDAY...
BECHTELSVILLE, PA APRIL 7, 2016 . . . It is anyone’s guess as to who will take home the big bucks at Grandview Speedway this Saturday when the Modifieds are in the limelight with an extra distance …
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VONDOHREN, SEAN MERKEL AND CRAIG WHITMOYER WIN OPENING NIGHT NASCAR STOCK CAR FEATURES AT GRANDVIEW
VONDOHREN, SEAN MERKEL AND CRAIG WHITMOYER WIN OPENING NIGHT NASCAR STOCK CAR FEATURES AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
BECHTELSVILLE, PA April 3, 2016 . . . Eight time NASCAR T.P.Trailers 358 Modified champion Craig VonDohren, 52, of Oley, PA ducked underneath Duane Howard, 51, of Oley, PA, who was the 358 Modified race leader from the drop of the green, racing through Turn 4 with the white flag waving to steal the top spot and grab the win Saturday night at Grandview Speedway in the 30-lap 358 Modified main event. The down-to-the-wire thriller was a non-stop crowd-pleasing feature event completed in just over eight minutes, as the defending track champion claimed career win number 96 at the Bechtelsville, PA track.
Craig Whitmoyer, 39, of Hamburg, PA knifed his way under the top two running cars, who were battling each other for the top spot while caught up in heavy lapped traffic, racing through Turn 2 on Lap 18 and went on to earn his sixth career Sportsman victory at the Grandview oval. The non-stop 25-lap main event took just over seven minutes to complete.
Sean Merkel, 30, of Boyertown, PA started from the pole in the 25-lap Late Model feature go, immediately grabbed the number one position with the green and remained out in front from green to checkers to earn his eleventh career win by a comfortable margin. The victory for Merkel had the veteran racer out in front by a full straight-away most of the distance.
The entire three division season opening program was completed in just over three hours on a very chilly and somewhat blustery night at the high-banked third-mile clay oval in Berks County.
The Modified racers used the Saturday night event as a tune-up for this coming Saturday when the T.P.Trailers 358 Modifieds will race in their first special of the season, a 35-lapper paying at least $3500 to win. The 7 p.m. tripleheader will also feature the Sportsman and BRC Late Models.
With each feature going off with a heads-up start, Merkel took the lead immediately in the Late Model main event followed by Cory Merkel and Bill Henning. Cautions on Lap 6 and Lap 7 tightened things up. The new green showed Sean Merkel out in front ahead of Cory Merkel, his younger brother. On Lap 8 Lou Egrie advanced up to third and two tours later Dave Ogin took fourth.
Merkel remained out in front, winning by a comfortable distance over Cory Merkel, Dave Ogin, Lou Egrie Jr. and Lou Egrie to round out a strong-running top five.
“This year we just wanted to get off to a better start,” explained Merkel, known at the speedway as “Big Sexy.” “With the win we can say we started off better already. I got a little worried, though, running through the lapped traffic, but that’s racing. It is what it is, I guess?”
Merkel was awarded a $100 bonus from T.P. Trailers of Limerick, PA and also received the halfway leaders hoagie from Dan’s Deli in nearby Boyertown, PA.
In the 30-lap NASCAR 358 Modified main event, five-time track champion Duane Howard started from the pole wheeling the No. 66 Atlas Paving Mike Petruska owned ride and quickly found the horsepower he needed to pull away to a comfortable advantage. Danny Erb was second on Lap 1, with Ryan Grim moving into second for Lap 2. VonDohren climbed to third on Lap 10 and Howard held a full straight-away lead after 12 circuits were put in the record books.
By Lap 17, the eight-time track champion, VonDohren claimed second. The next 6-laps or so Howard was tied up in the heavy lapped traffic as VonDohren closed the gap. On Lap 27 VonDohren was on Howard’s rear bumper and a circuit later VonDohren was racing wheel-to-wheel through the lapped traffic with Howard. Racing through Turn 4 on Lap 29 VonDohren ducked low, underneath Howard and became the new leader exiting the corner with the white flag waving.
VonDohren crossed the line first with Howard in close pursuit, finishing as the runner-up. Grim held on for third-place, with 10-time speedway champion Jeff Strunk bringing it home in fourth. Mike Gular rounded out the top five finishers.
Howard was given the halfway leaders hoagie award from Dan’s Deli, while VonDohren was awarded $250 for winning by T.P. Trailers. VonDohren wound up walking away with $2,750 for his triumph.
Brad Arnold started the 25-lap Sportsman feature from the pole and quickly jumped out in front of Brian Hirthler and second-generation driver Brad Grim. Joe Funk was fourth after the first tour. On Lap 2 Funk was third and by Lap 3 he was up to second-place, followed by Hirthler and Grim. Laps 5, 6 and 7 Funk started to apply heavy pressure, chasing the race leader, Arnold.
Whitmoyer raced into fourth-place at the halfway point, as the top three were fighting it out in heavy lapped traffic. In Turn 2 on Lap 18 Funk and Arnold slipped up high, as Whitmoyer used the bottom to slip past the leaders and move out in front down the back chute. With two to go Funk ducked under Hirthler in Turn 2 to move into second. Never seriously challenged, Whitmoyer easily scored the triumph over Funk, who simply ran out of laps and couldn’t get close. Third was Brad Brightbill, who closed in on the leaders late, followed by Hirthler and Arnold to round out the top five finishers in that order.
“My car just came to me, there, at the end,” Whitmoyer commented. “I could see the top two were having trouble with the lapped traffic. I just felt I could get it in there, underneath, racing through the turn. We were all fast running down the straight-aways, but I was confident I could get under them through the corners. Tonight the track surfaced slicked off and made it real racy. It’s better racing that way. We’ve got a real good, fast field of cars this season and everyone raced me clean. We stepped our program up a little this year and it paid off tonight in a big way.”
Arnold was awarded the Dan’s Deli halfway hoagie, with an additional $100 handed to Whitmoyer courtesy of T.P. Trailers.
Heat races for 16 Late Models were won by Sean and Cory Merkel.
With 38 Sportsman cars in the crowded pit area, Arnold, Jim Housworth, Hirthler and Brad Grim were the heat victors.
In the 358 Modifieds, Howard, Erb and VonDohren were heat race winners , with 34 358 Modified cars signed in.
Ryan Watt won the 358 Modified consolation, with Josh Adams and John McGovern claiming the Sportsman consolation races.
BRC Late Models (25-laps) – 1) Sean Merkel 2) Cory Merkel 3) Dave Ogin 4) Lou Egrie Jr. 5) Lou Egrie 6) Ron Kline 7)Chuck Schutz 8) Wayne Pfeil 9) Dan Green 10) Bill Henning 11) Drew Weiser 12) Joe Fanelli 13) Bryan Sipe 14) Shawn Horning
NASCAR T.P.Trailers 358 Modifieds (30-laps) – 1) Craig VonDohren 2) Duane Howard 3) Ryan Grim 4) Jeff Strunk 5) Mike Gular 6) Danny Erb 7) Kyle Weiss 8) Eric Biehn 9) Meme DeSantis 10) Kevin Hirthler 11) Jared Umbenhauer 12) Kyle Borror 13) Doug Manmiller 14) Rick Laubach 15) Ryan Watt 16) Ray Swinehart 17) Brett Kressley 18) Mike Kellner 19) Mike Butler 20) Don Norris Jr. 21) Brian Houseknect 22) Chris Esposito 23) Tim Buckwalter 24) Ron Haring Jr. 25) John Willman 26) Justin Grim 27) Kory Fleming 28) Frank Cozze
Sportsman (25-laps) - 1) Craig Whitmoyer 2) Joe Funk 3) Brad Brightbill 4) Brian Hirthler 5) Brad Arnold 6) Brad Grim 7) Jordan Henn 8) Ryan Higgs 9) Ryan Beltz 10) Ryan Schupp 11. Mark Kemmerer 12) Ryan Lilick 13) Mike Lisowski 14) Ken Eckert Jr. 15) Mike Stringer 16) Kyle Lilick 17) Brett Gilmore 18) Dean Bachman 19) Josh Adams 20) Jim Housworth 21) Lex Shive 22) John McGovern 23) Chris Jenkins 24) Paul Houseknecht 25) Chad Kohler 26) Jesse Landis 27) Rich Jones
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR
MODIFIEDS AS OF APRIL 2, 2016
1. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #1C 310*
2. Duane Howard, Oley, PA #66 300
3. Ryan Grim, Laury’s Station, PA #17 289
4. Jeff Strunk, Pottstown, PA #126 279
5. Mike Gular, Green Lane, PA #2 269
6. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 260
7. Kyle Weiss, Hamburg, PA #21K 247
8. Eric Biehn, Bechtelsville, PA #87 238
9. Meme DeSantis, Temple, PA #357 228
10. Kevin Hirthler, #117 216
11. Jared Umbenhauer, Richland, PA #19 208
12. Kyle Borror, Peach Bottom, PA #B4 197
13. Doug Manmiller, Shoemakersville, PA #00 185
14. Rick Laubach, #1K 175
15. Ryan Wyatt, Boyertown, PA #14W 163
16. Ray Swinehart, Perkiomenville, PA #33 156
17. Brett Kressley, Orefield, PA #357 147
18. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 134
19. Mike Butler, #04 124
20. Don Norris, Douglassville, PA #976 114
21. Brian Houseknecht, Bechtelsville, PA #323 106
22. Chris Esposito, #31 92
23. Tim Buckwalter, Royersford, PA #22 82
24. Ron Haring Jr. Alburtis, PA #85 72
25. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #74W 62
26. Justin Grimm, #61 55
27. Kory Fleming, Milford, NJ #704 42
28. Frank Cozze, Wind Gap, PA #357 32
29. Chris Gambler, Whitehall, PA #77 10
30. Ron Seltman, Lower Pottsgrove, PA #R19 10
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR
LATE MODELS AS OF APRIL 2, 2016
1. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118 260*
2. Cory Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #16 250
3. Dave Ogin, Bechtelsville, PA #31 238
4. Lou Egrie Jr., Willow Grove, PA #4E 227
5. Lou Egrie Sr., Willow Grove, PA #X4 219
6. Ron Kline, #3 206
7. Chuck Schutz, Pottstown, PA #00 195
8. Wayne Pfeil, Mohnton, PA #72 186
9. Dan Green, Coatesville, PA #46 177
10. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 169
11. Drew Weiser, #19 154
12. Joe Fanelli, Exton, PA #22 145
13. Bryan Sipe, #33S 138
14. Shawn Horning #8M 124
15. Eric Hock, #1 10
16. Brian Shuey, #177 10
* denotes feature win (Feature wins listed are only those that are
NASCAR point events.)
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR
SPORTSMAN AS OF APRIL 2, 2016
1. Craig Whitmoyer, Hamburg, PA #99 259*
2. Joe Funk, Coopersburg, PA #14 249
3. Brad Brightbill, #29G 238
4. Brian Hirthler, Green Lane, PA #4* 230
5. Brad Arnold, Reading, PA #830 220
6. Brad Grim, #26 210
7. Jordan Henn, Kutztown, PA #77H 197
8. Ryan Higgs, #16 188
9. Ryan Beltz, #221 177
10. Ryan Shupp, #15R 168
11. Mark Kemmerer #F10 157
12. Ryan Lilick, Collegeville, PA #142 146
13. Mike Lisowski, Minersville, PA #15 134
14. Ken Eckert, Orwigsburg, PA #29 126
15. Mike Stringer, #23 118
16. Kyle Lilick, Collegeville, PA #104 106
17. Brett Gilmore, Fleetwood, PA #7 99
18. Dean Bachman, #65 87
19. Josh Adams, #44A 75
20. Jim Housworth, Reigelsville, PA #54 63
21. Lex Shive, #5K 54
22. John McGovern #327 45
23. Chris Jenkins, #27J 30
24. Paul Houseknecht #25 29
25. Chad Kohler, #26 26
Coming events: Saturday, April 9, 7 p.m. NASCAR T.P. Trailers 358 Modifieds (35 lap feature paying in excess of $3500 to win), BRC Late Models and Sportsman stock cars.
Saturday, April 16, 7 p.m. NASCAR T.P. Trailers 358 Modifieds, BRC Late Models and Sportsman stock cars
Sunday, April 17, 1 p.m. Outlaw Enduro Racing and Blast From the Past Vintage car racing.
Saturday, April 23, 7 p.m. NASCAR T.P. Trailers 358 Modifieds, BRC Late Models, Sportsman stock cars and Blast From the Past Vintage cars.
Saturday, April 30, 7 p.m. NASCAR T.P.Trailers 358 Modifieds, BRC Late Models and Sportsman stock cars.
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VONDOHREN, WHITMOYER AND SEAN MERKEL WIN NASCAR STOCK CAR FEATURES AT GRANDVIEW
VONDOHREN, WHITMOYER AND SEAN MERKEL WIN NASCAR STOCK CAR FEATURES AT GRANDVIEW
BECHTELSVILLE, PA April 2, 2016 . . . Eight time NASCAR T.P. Trailers 358 Modified champion Craig VonDohren started the 2016 season at Grandview Speedway just as he finished the 2015 season, with a win on Saturday night. The Oley, PA racer took first spot late in the race and beat Duane Howard to the finish line in the 30-lap Modified feature that ran non-stop. In the 25-lap BRC Late Model feature Sean Merkel took the win and in a non-stop 25-lap feature for the Sportsman racers Craig Whitmoyer was able to take the win.
Following Howard across the line in third spot in the Modified main event was Ryan Grim. Jeff Strunk was able to claim fourth with Mike Gular earning a strong fifth place finish.
Cory Merkel, younger brother to the feature winner, came home second in the 25-lap BRC Late Model race with Dave Ogin, Lou Egrie Jr and Lou Egrie Sr. coming to the finish in that order.
The 25-lapper for Sportsman had Joe Funk claiming the second place spot while Brad Brightbill took third. Brian Hirthler grabbed fourth and Brad Arnold earned fifth.
Racing action returns to Grandview Speedway on Saturday, April 9th at 7 p.m. when the T.P. Trailers Modifieds race in an extra distance 35-lapper that will reward the winner with more than $3500. In addition the BRC Late Models and Sportsman stock cars will be part of the tripleheader. Adult admission will be $20, youngsters 6-11 pay just $5 and kids under 6 are admitted free. Military with proper ID are admitted free.
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Photo - Craig Whitmoyer wins a non stop Sportsman Feature event after a fantastic battle for the win
Craig Whitmoyer wins a non stop Sportsman Feature event after a fantastic battle for the win!
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Photo - Craig VonDohren passes Duane Howard coming to the white flag and brought home the win in the
Craig VonDohren passes Duane Howard coming to the white flag and brought home the win in the opening night Modified Feature that went non stop!
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Photo - Ladies and gentleman, here comes your first Modified feature of 2016!
Ladies and gentleman, here comes your first Modified feature of 2016!
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Photo - Modified and Sportsman feature line ups
Modified and Sportsman feature line ups
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Photo - Sean Merkel wins the opening night Late Model feature event!
Sean Merkel wins the opening night Late Model feature event!
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Photo - Late Model feature line up
Photo - Tonight's heat line ups.
Photo - Cars are waiting their turn for hot laps. What a great sight!
Cars are waiting their turn for hot laps. What a great sight!
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Photo - Here is tonight's race order.
THE SUN IS SHINING ON THE HILL, AND WE ARE KICKING OFF THE 54TH SEASON OF STOCK CAR RACING TONIGHT.
THE SUN IS SHINING ON THE HILL, AND WE ARE KICKING OFF THE 54TH SEASON OF STOCK CAR RACING TONIGHT.
DRESS WARM AND COME ON OUT FOR SOME OF THE MOST EXCITING STOCK CAR RACING AROUND.
PIT GATES OPEN AT 2:00 PM
MAIN GATES OPEN AT 5:00 PM
RACING STARTS 7:00 PM
SEE YOU AT THE TRACK!
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As of now, THE RACING IS STILL ON!!! Please do not private message us with update requests, weather
As of now, THE RACING IS STILL ON!!! Please do not private message us with update requests, weather reports etc. We are watching the weather very closely and will post any updates right here on the page!! Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We will see everyone at the track!!!
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Photo - REMINDER: Be Kind Online. With the 2016 racing season starting Grandview Speedway respectful
REMINDER: Be Kind Online. With the 2016 racing season starting Grandview Speedway respectfully, ask that you remember to be kind when posting or commenting on social media. Hate speech & disrespectful remarks of any kind toward any of our drivers or facility will NOT be tolerated. Social media is supposed to be fun & informative. Help us keep it that way. As a favor to all our fans who are able to attend, and those who cannot attend racing for the evening, we happily will post race information. If disrespect of any kind becomes an issue we will NOT be posting updates throughout the racing evening. Please don't be the one to ruin this for others.
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Good morning race fans!!!! It's opening night!! Who is ready to go racing?? Who are you picking t
Good morning race fans!!!! It's opening night!! Who is ready to go racing?? Who are you picking to win?
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PRACTICE IS OVER, 54th SEASON OF STOCK CAR RACING ACTION READY TO GO ON SATURDAY, APRIL 2 AT...
BECHTELSVILLE, PA March 31, 2016 . . . With the free-to-the-public practice season completed last Saturday with an impressive array of racers on hand, fans and competitors are ready for some seriou…
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Video - Check out this Sportsman practice session on this beautiful day!
Check out this Sportsman practice session on this beautiful day!
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Video - Here come the Modifieds!
Here come the Modifieds!
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Video - Some Late Model action for your enjoyment!
Some Late Model action for your enjoyment!
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Photo - Drivers are taking their laps around the track getting their cars dialed in for this season.
Drivers are taking their laps around the track getting their cars dialed in for this season.
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