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NAPA Auto Parts Presents A Big Night of Racing At Thunder on the Hill Tuesday Night at Grandview Speedway. . . .
DOUBLE “D” DANNY DIETRICH WINS THRILLER OVER GREG HODNETT IN THUNDER CUP 410 SPRINT CHAMPIONSHIP, JEFF STRUNK TOPS 358 MODIFIEDS
The NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series continued Tuesday night at the Grandview Speedway with a 410 sprint car feature event that might very well be the best 410 sprint car racing of year.
With just a handful of starts at the Grandview Speedway, Gettysburg, PA driver Danny “Double D” Dietrich earned his first ever Thunder on the Hill Racing Series feature win, taking the lead from Greg Hodnett with just two laps remaining in the 35 lap Thunder Cup Championship. Hodnett, appeared to be on his way to a fifth consecutive win at Grandview until Danny Dietrich made the winning move to earn the $5,300 first place prize. In the 358 NASCAR Modified feature, Jeff Strunk was the winner of the 30 lap feature earning $3,100 for the victory. The racing program started promptly at 7:30 PM and was complete just minutes before 10:30 PM.
Lucas Wolfe, driving the ZEMCO sprint car set fast time of the night, turning the one-third mile high banked Grandview Speedway in a time of 12:135 seconds. The three 410 sprint car heat race events were won by Lance Dewease, Darren Mollenuyux and Brian Carber. In the 358 Modifieds, Ray Swinehart, Jeff Strunk and Craig VonDohren were the heat race winners as Tim Buckwalter won the consolation.
In the thirty-five lap 410 sprint Thunder Cup, Ryan Smith was the early race leader followed by Danny Dietrich and Greg Hodnett. Smith set an impressive pace until lap five when the caution flag was displayed for Karl Baker who came to a stop on the homestretch. When green flag racing resumed, Ryan Smith continued to set the pace with Dietrich in the hunt.
On lap eleven, Smith was now approaching lapped traffic with Dietrich and Hodnett in striking distance of the lead. On lap thirteen, Hodnett made a run for the lead but Ryan Smith held on to the top spot. Smith and Hodnett thrilled the crowd with their battle for the lead as Hodnett was looking for his fifth win in a row as Ryan Smith was looking for his first Thunder on the Hill victory.
After an intense battle, Hodnett took the lead on lap sixteen followed by Smith, Lucas Wolfe, Lance Dewease and Danny Dietrich. One lap later, Wolfe moved into second and began the task of chasing down Hodnett. As the laps ticked off, Wolfe was cutting into the lead established by Hodnett as all eyes were on the battle for third between Ryan Smith, Danny Dietrich and eleventh place starter Alan Krimes.
Dietrich began another surge to the front, moving into third on lap twenty-two. Wolfe was definitely closing in on Hodnett, but on lap twenty-five, after a homestretch tangle with a slower car, Lucas flipped, displaying the red flag. Wolfe was not injured but the damage to his car kept him for restarting the race.
With ten laps to go, Hodnett was the leader followed by Dietrich, Ryan Smith, Alan Krimes and Lance Dewease. At the drop of the green, Hodnett had the advantage but it was time for Dietrich to take a run for the lead. Dietrich passed Hodnett in turn three but exiting turn four, Hodnett regained the top spot. Alan Krimes was now in third and gaining on the leaders. Dietrich stayed with Hodnett looking for the right opportunity to take another run for the lead. Krimes continued to close in on the leaders.
On lap thirty-two, Hodnett had plenty of company as both Dietrich and Krimes were now challenging in a three car race for the lead. Dietrich made a bold move going into turn three, making a slide across and in front of Hodnett to take the lead. Hodnett made a repeat challenge and at the same time, had to hold off Krimes who was looking to take second.
With the checker flag waiving, the large crowd on hand cheered Dietrich as he crossed the finish line earning his first ever, Thunder on the Hill 410 sprint car feature win. Hodnett earned a well-deserved second place finish as Alan Krimes finished third after starting eleventh. Lance Dewease finished fourth with Freddie Rahmer fifth.
The field of twenty-four 358 NASCAR Modifieds were called to the track with Jeff Strunk and Jimmy Horton bringing the field down for the green flag. Strunk immediately took the lead and quickly established himself as the man to beat. Strunk set a blistering pace with Horton, Ray Swinehart and Billy Pauch Jr in the chase. Danny Erb was on the charge, advancing to the top five by lap six.
At the halfway point of the race, Strunk had a commanding lead over Jimmy Horton, Pauch Jr., Erb and Craig VonDohren. A late race caution brought the field together for one last run to the checker flag. Strunk remained in control of the top spot as Pauch moved closer to challenge Horton for second. Strunk was the dominant star of the night in the 358 NASCAR Modifieds and scored his twelfth Thunder on the Hill victory. Jimmy Horton finished second followed by Billy Pauch Jr., Danny Erb and Craig VonDohren making up the top five.
410 SPRINT THUNDER CUP FINISH: $5,300 To Win Danny Dietrich, Greg Hodnett, Alan Krimes, Lance Dewease, Freddie Rahmer, Ryan Smith, Billy Dietrich, Kyle Reinhart, Brian Carber, Brandon Rahmer, Davey Sammons, Robbie Stillwaggon, Darren Mollenuyux, Justin Barger, Lucas Wolfe, Brad Franks, Kevin Nagy, JJ Grasso, Jimmy Stitzel, Jevon Ahner, Karl Baker.
358 NASCAR MODIFIED FEATURE FINISH: $3,100 To Win Jeff Strunk, Jimmy Horton, Billy Pauch Jr., Danny Erb, Craig VonDohren, Duane Howard, Doug Manmiller, Frank Cozze, Ray Swinehart, Rick Laubach, Ryan Watt, Ron Kline, Brian Houseknecht, Mike Gular, Don Norris Jr, Jordan Umbenhauer, Ryan Grim, Brett Kressley, Ryan Godown, John Willman, Ryan Krachum, Ron Haring, Jr., MeMe DeSantis, Tim Buckwalter. DNQ – Kenny Gilmore, Ryan Krachum, Kenny Pettyjohn, Dennis Bailey, Mark Kratz, Blane Bracelin, Mike Bailey.
THUNDER ON HILL 410 SPRINTS & 358 MODIFIEDS SET FOR TUESDAY NIGHT AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
BECHTELSVILLE, Pa. (July 25, 2015) -- As the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series gears up for one of its biggest events of the season – the Inaugural 410 Sprint Car Thunder Cup at the Grandview Speedway on Tuesday, July 28 (Rain date: July 30) -- the fastest drivers on dirt prepare to do battle on the 1/3 mile dirt high banks, but for Sprint Car hot shoe Ryan Smith of Kunkletown, PA, the excitement of strapping into his Sprint Car in front of a hometown crowd is the real thrill.
“There is nothing like racing in front of your friends and family,” Smith said. “So many of the people in the stands have watched me race for years, and I’m really looking forward to getting back to Grandview and putting on a good show for them.”
Aboard the Warko Group No. 94, the 27-year-old wheelman has spent much of this season running with Tony Stewart’s “All-Star Circuit of Champions” Sprint Car Series -- which travels primarily throughout Ohio and Western Pennsylvania – where he currently sits 8th in the series point standings, with two wins and eight top-5 finishes. The All-Stars have offered Smith not only a valuable learning experience, but also the opportunity to compete at race tracks that are new to him, both of which have helped him prepare for this Tuesday night at Grandview Speedway.
“The racing at Grandview is so tight and we get so much speed in [410 Sprint] cars, it really is like racing a fighter jet down a hallway,” said Smith.
Smith has his sights set on this Tuesday’s $5,000 top prize and the nearly 20-inch tall gold Thunder Cup Trophy, but a talented contingent of the region’s top Sprint Car aces all have the same goal in mind. Drivers like Greg Hodnett, Lucas Wolfe, Lance Dewease, Alan Krimes, Billy Dietrich, and Freddie and Brandon Rahmer are all gunning for Thunder on the Hill victories.
Things also continue to heat up for the 358 NASCAR Modifieds. During the “Traffic Jam” event, Oley, PA’s Duane Howard claimed the victory in dominant fashion with Jeff Strunk, Meme Desantis, Jared Umbenhauer, and Doug Manmiller rounding out the top five finishers. It’s a battle for bragging rights and $3,000 when the mighty Modifieds take to the track in 30 laps of three-wide, wheel-banging, and boiler plate bouncing action. The 358 Modifieds portion of this show is open to all competitors, with heat race qualifying, a consolation, and a 30-lap feature.
Thunder on the Hill marketing partners have upped the ante for the Inaugural Thunder Cup event, offering competitor bonuses in both the 410 Sprint Car and 358 Modified divisions.
Quaker Steak & Lube is offering a $50 bonus to heat race event winners in both divisions, with the stipulation that they pre-register.
In the 410 Sprint Car division, a $100 Quick Time Bonus is up for grabs with an additional $100 bonus if the track record is broken, $200 is available to a first time Grandview 410 winner, $200 is offered to the highest finishing 360/358/305 Sprint Car, and $125 is offered to all pre-entered cars that don’t qualify for the A-main.
More than $40,000 in cash prizes is on the line for competitors. In a 35-lap event, the 410 Sprints will chase a lucrative $5,000 to win, $1,000 for tenth position, and $400 to start the event. The 358 Modifieds will compete in a 30-lap event for a $3,000 top prize, with tenth paying $500 and $300 to start the event.
For additional information or to pre-enter call 443-513-4456. Drivers should provide their name, car number, hometown, and phone number.
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 – featuring Ryan Smith and Freddie & Brandon Rahmer, JOE “THE PIZZA DUDE”, giveaways, fireworks, and appearances by the Thunder Girls.
General Admission ticket pricing for Tuesday, July 28 (Rain date: July 30) 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 license.
Advance tickets are available by calling 443-513-4456. Please provide your name, the number of tickets you will need and a phone number. Tickets may be paid for and picked-up at the WILL CALL Window on race night after3:30 PM. Advance ticket holders may enter the grandstands at 4:30 PM a full half-hour before General Admission Tickets go on sale.
Pit Gates open at 3:00 PM, Advance Ticket Holders are able to enter at 4:30 PM, Grandstand Gates open at 5:00 PM and Racing starts at7:30 PM
NAPA Auto Parts continues their long run with Thunder on the Hill as the Series title sponsor joined by: Quaker Steak & Lube, Window World, GALCO Business Communications & Pioneer Pole Buildings.
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 SERIES CONTINUES TUESDAY NIGHT, JULY 28 WITH 410 SPRINTS & 358 MODIFIEDS ON THE HILL AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
Thunder on the Hill will return to the Grandview Speedway on Tuesday night, July 28 with a doubleheader racing program that will include the 410 Sprints and 358 NASCAR Modifieds. Gates will open at 5 PM with racing action taking the green flag at 7:30 PM. This special event, sponsored by NAPA Auto Parts will offer one of richest payouts of the year as the 410 sprints, race for a $5,000 to win payday in the first annual Thunder Cup Championship, joined by the 358 MASCAR Modifieds in a full program of heat racing qualifying leading up to the $3,000 to win feature event.
NAPA Auto Parts will hold their annual picnic on this event, expecting more than three hundred business representatives, family members and friends to attend. Some always great door prizes are provided each year by NAPA Auto Parts as well. This show will also mark the annual quarter midget visit by the MCQMRC , with future stars taking an opportunity of a few laps around Grandview Speedway. The quarter midget cars will be on display outside the front gate on race night.
The 410 sprints will chase a lucrative payoff of $5,000 to win, $1,000 for tenth and $400 just to start the 35 lap feature. All eyes will be on Greg Hodnett who will be looking for his fifth consecutive 410 sprint car win at Grandview. The 410 sprints will follow the weekly central Pennsylvania Sprint Car rules and this event will offer an open tire rule.
Quaker Steak & Lube has a $200 bonus for any first time winner for the 410 sprints at Grandview. There is also a $100 bonus for fast time and an additional $100 to the driver who establishes a new track record. There is a $200 bonus to the highest finishing 360/358 sprint car and for drivers that pre-enter, there is an additional $50 to the heat race winners. For the 410 sprints, any non-qualified car will earn $125 in tow money.
The 358 Modifieds will compete in heat race events leading up the 30 lap feature that will pay $3,000 to win, $1,000 for fifth and $300 to start the main event. This event is open to all competitors and will follow the weekly Grandview 358 NASCAR Modified rules. A Grandview track stamp tire is not required.
Bonus money is available to both the 410 sprints and 358 modifieds. Drivers are required to pre-enter to be eligible for the bonus money. There is no entry free. To pre-enter, call 443-513-4456and be sure to leave the drivers name, car number and a phone number.
Advance tickets may be reserved by calling 443 513 4456. Please provide your name, a phone number and the number of tickets you will need. You may pay for and pick-up your tickets at the Will Call Window on race night after 3:30 PM. Advance ticket holders may enter the grandstands at 4:30 PM, one half hour prior to general admission tickets going on sale.
In the event of rain, Thursday night, July 30 will be the rain date with the show starting at 7:30 PM.
Tuesday, July 28 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 7:30 PM
THUNDER CUP for 410 Sprints & 358 Modifieds*NASCAR Point Race Rain Date: Thursday, July 30 7:30 PM
GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
ROUTE 100
BECHTELSVILLE, PA 1
GPS USERS: 43 Passmore Road Bechtelsville, PA 19505
TRACK PHONE (RACEDAY) 610-754-7688
Websites: www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com or www.grandviewspeedway.com Follow us on Facebook and Twitter @TOTHRacing
Thunder on the Hill fans are encouraged to engage on social media platforms using the hashtag #TOTHRacing before, after and during racing events. #TOTHRacing content will be promoted across the Thunder on the Hill official social media platforms on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thunderonthehill, Twitter: @TOTHRacing and Instagram: @TOTHRacing.
Grandview Speedway is a high-banked one-third mile clay oval, celebrating their 53RD Anniversary season in 2015. 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.
NAPA AUTO PARTS THUNER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES. . . .
410 SPRINTS EYE $5,000 TO WIN THUNDER CUP AS 358 MODIFIEDS SHOOT FOR $3,000 TO WIN TUESDAY NIGHT, JULY 28 AT GRANDVIEW, RAIN DATE JULY 30
The NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series will return to the Grandview Speedway on Tuesday night, July 28 with a doubleheader program of 410 Sprint Cars and 358 NASCAR Modifieds. Gates will open at 5 PM with race time set for 7:30 PM. In the event of rain, Thursday night, July 30 will be the rain date and carry a 7:30 PM starting time For the 410 sprints, they will be racing for a $5,000 to win payday in the first annual Thunder Cup Championship, joined by the 358 MASCAR Modifieds in a full program of heat racing qualifying leading up to the $3,000 to win feature event.
NAPA Auto Parts will hold their annual picnic on this event, expecting more than three hundred business representatives, family members and friends to attend. Some always great door prizes are provided each year by NAPA Auto Parts as well. This show will also mark the annual quarter midget visit by the MCQMRC , with future stars taking an opportunity of a few laps around Grandview Speedway. The quarter midget cars will be on display outside the front gate on race night.
The 410 sprints will chase a lucrative payoff of $5,000 to win, $1,000 for tenth and $400 just to start the 35 lap feature. All eyes will be on Greg Hodnett who will be looking for his fifth consecutive 410 sprint car win at Grandview. The 410 sprints will follow the weekly central Pennsylvania Sprint Car Rules however, this event will offer an open tire rule.
The 358 Modifieds will compete in heat race events leading up the 30 lap feature that will pay $3,000 to win, $1,000 for fifth and $300 to start the main event. This event is open to all competitors and will follow the weekly Grandview 358 NASCAR Modified rules. A Grandview track stamp tire is not required.
Bonus money is available to both the 410 sprints and 358 modifieds. Drivers are required to pre-enter to be eligible for the bonus money. There is no entry free. To pre-enter, call 443-513-4456and be sure to leave the drivers name, car number and a phone number.
Tuesday, July 28 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 7:30 PM
THUNDER CUP for 410 Sprints & 358 Modifieds*NASCAR Point Race Rain Date: Thursday, July 30 7:30 PM
GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
ROUTE 100
BECHTELSVILLE, PA 1
GPS USERS: 43 Passmore Road Bechtelsville, PA 19505
TRACK PHONE (RACEDAY) 610-754-7688
Websites: www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com or www.grandviewspeedway.com Follow us on Facebook and Twitter @TOTHRacing
Thunder on the Hill fans are encouraged to engage on social media platforms using the hashtag #TOTHRacing before, after and during racing events. #TOTHRacing content will be promoted across the Thunder on the Hill official social media platforms on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thunderonthehill, Twitter: @TOTHRacing and Instagram: @TOTHRacing.
Grandview Speedway is a high-banked one-third mile clay oval, celebrating their 53RD Anniversary season in 2015. 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.
NAPA AUTO PARTS PRESENTS. . . . .
410 SPRINTS & 358 MODIFIEDS IN HUGE DOUBLE HEADER TUESDAY NIGHT, JUNE 30 AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY, GREG HODNETT LOOKS FOR FIVE THUNDER WINS IN A ROW
It was August of 1990 when the famed Black Bandit No. 19 sat in victory lane at the inaugural NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series event at the Grandview Speedway, Steve Smith Sr. would claim the victory. Now, twenty-five years later the younger Smith, Stevie Smith looks to pick up his first ever Grandview Speedway win, when the 410 Sprint Cars come to town with the NASCAR 358 Modifieds on Tuesday, June 30th as part of Pennsylvania Sprint Car Speed Week.
Kicking off the 2015 edition of Speed Week in fine fashion, Smith -- the hired gun of 13-time Speed Week Champion, Fred Rahmer – dominated the evening activities setting quick time and leading each of the 25 A-Main laps. In a victory lane interview, Rahmer was clear that he wanted to claim this year’s Pennsylvania Sprint Speed Week title. Stevie Smith took the win on Friday night over Greg Hodnett.
But at the Grandview Speedway high banks, stopping Hodnett isn’t going to be an easy task – even for the star-filled field expected to be on the Hill Tuesday night. Hodnett, has claimed eight total Thunder victories, including the past four 410 Sprint Car feature events at the Bechtelsville, PA oval – something no driver has done in all of Thunder on the Hill Racing Series history. Hodnett’s ‘drive for five’ is on everyone’s mind, and a Tuesday Night victory for Hodnett would see him tie Rahmer on the Thunder on the Hill All-Time Win list.
While all eyes are on Smith and Hodnett, the door sits wide open for someone to come in and steal the $5,000 top prize – and their first Thunder on the Hill win. That someone could be Gettysburg, PA’s Danny Dietrich – currently sitting third in the Speed Week Points – Dietrich finished 3rd in Grandview’s event last year. Other contenders include: Lucas Wolfe, who almost beat Hodnett last year; Brent Marks, who currently sits 5th in Speed Week points and finished 4th in the 2014 Grandview race; and Alan Krimes, who has a string of top-5 finishes in Grandview sprint car events. Krimes has been so close to winning to that first Thunder on the Hill victory, they can almost taste it. Other entries include Ryan Smith, Lance Dewease, JJ Grasso, Aaron Ott, Brady Bacon, Davey Sammons, Brian Carber, Freddie and Brandon Rahmer, Tim Glatfelter and Ryan Talor.
The 35 Lap 410 Sprint Car event pays $5,000 to win, $1,400 for fifth position, $1,000 for tenth position and $400 to start the feature event.
Things continue to heat up for the 358 NASCAR Modifieds – during the Traffic Jam event Oley, PA’s Duane Howard claimed the victory in dominant fashion with Jeff Strunk, Meme Desantis, Jared Umbenhauer and Doug Manmiller rounding out the top five finishers. It’s a battle for bragging rights and $3,000 when the mighty Modifieds take to the track in 30 laps of three-wide, wheel-banging, boiler plate bouncing action. The 358 Modifieds portion of this show is open to all competitors with heat race qualifying, a consolation and a 30 lap feature. T
Quaker Steak & Lube has upped the ante with a $50 bonus to sprint car heat race event winners, with the stipulation that they pre-register and $125 to all non-qualified 410 Sprint Cars.
Bonus awards for the 410 Sprint Cars include: $100 Quick Time Bonus and an additional $100 if the track record is broken. The current track record is held by Jeff Shepard who clocked a time of 11.433 in May of 2008.
For additional information or to pre-enter, please call 443-513-4456. Drivers should provide their name, car number, hometown and phone number.
Previous Grandview Speedway PA Speed Week Feature Winners include: Greg Hodnett (2014, 2012, 2003), Tyler Walker (2011, 2010), Chad Kemenah (2009), Fred Rahmer (2008, 2005, 2004, 2002, 1997), Todd Shaffer ( 2007), Billy Pauch (2001), Lance Dewease (1999, 1998)
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 30 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 license.
Advance tickets are available by calling 443-513-4456. Please provide your name, the number of tickets you will need and a phone number. Tickets may be paid for and picked-up at the WILL CALL Window on race night after 3:30 PM. Advance ticket holders may enter the grandstands at 4:30 PM a full half-hour before General Admission Tickets go on sale.
Pit Gates open at 3:00 PM, Advance Ticket Holders are able to enter at 4:30 PM, Grandstand Gates open at 5:00 PM and Racing starts at 7:30 PM
The June 30th event at the Grandview Speedway marks the third event of the Pennsylvania Sprint Speed Week schedule – which offers nine races in ten days, with $250,000 in race payouts. With sponsorship support from Wayback Burgers and associate sponsorship from Trone Outdoor Advertising a $25,000 point fund will be offered with $10,000 going to the series champion. Celebrating its 25 season, Pennsylvania Sprint Speed Week has hosted 163 races at 12 different tracks, with 36 different drivers scoring wins. More information on Pennsylvania Sprint Car Speed Week can be found at www.paspeedweeks.com <http://www.paspeedweeks.com/>
NAPA Auto Parts continues their long run with Thunder on the Hill as the Series title sponsor joined by: Quaker Steak & Lube, Window World, GALCO Business Communications & Pioneer Pole Buildings.
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: http://www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com <http://www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com/>
Track Website: http://www.grandviewspeedway.com <http://www.grandviewspeedway.com/>
Twitter/Instagram: @TOTHRACING
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thunderonthehill
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 26 years of the most anticipated events on the racing calendar year after year. In 114 events over $3.8 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 53rd Anniversary season in 2015. 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.
VONDOHREN SETS NEW ONE LAP TRACK RECORD. . . . . .
“THEY DON’T CALL THIS THE TRAFFIC JAM FOR NOTHING” STATES RACE WINNER MATT SHEPPARD AFTER DIRTcar VICTORY, DUANE HOWARD TOPS 358 MODIFIED FEATURE TUESDAY NIGHT AT GRANDVIEW
BECHTELSVILLE, PA . . . . . Against the odds of Mother Nature, the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series presented the eighteenth running of the TRAFFIC JAM for Big Block Modifieds under the sanctioning body of DIRTcar. The NASCAR 358 Modifieds were also on the program that went on even after a few rain showers hovered over the Grandview Speedway. Matt Sheppard of Waterloo, NY, enjoyed a big night at Grandview winning the 60 lap Super DIRTcar Series feature event, earning $6,000 for the win. Sheppard ran a flawless race, first battling with Billy Dunn, negotiating the lapped traffic then holding off a side by side challenge for the lead from Billy Decker on lap 58. Sheppard stated in victory lane, “They don’t call this the Traffic Jam for nothing”, commenting that he raced in traffic most of the feature event. Sheppard took the win in the 60 lap feature that had one caution and was completed in just twenty-minutes. In the 30 lap NASCAR 358 Modified feature, Duane Howard of Oley, PA was the winner after a hard fought battle with MeMe DeSantis. Howard earned $3,000 for the win. Forty nine cars took part in the double header event splitting a total purse of $42,000. A strong crowd turned out despite the variable, threatening and unpredictable weather throughout the day that saw two rain showers pass through after the gates were open.
The ALL MODIFIED, ALL NIGHT of racing started off with Craig VonDohren of Oley, PA setting fast time and in the process, he established a new one lap track record of 14.298 earning a one-hundred dollar bonus. The well prepared racing surface was described by several drivers as being scary fast.
Quaker Steak & Lube offered a $50 bonus to each of the heat race winners. In the Super DIRTcar Series qualifying events, victories went to Craig VonDohren, Ryan Watt and Ryan Godown. The NASCAR 358 Modified qualifying events were won by Brett Kressley, MeMe DeSantis and Jared Umbenhauer.
At the start of the 18th Annual Traffic Jam Ryan Watt was the early race leader with challenges from Billy Dunn from the drop of the green flag. The one and only caution of the feature came on lap two when Larry Wight lost a wheel going down the backstretch. Wright was towed to the pits and unable to restart the race. When green flag racing resumed, Watt retained control of the top spot and opened a slight advantage over runner-up Billy Dunn. Matt Sheppard was racing in third and well within striking distance of the leaders.
On lap ten, Dunn made a bid for the lead but Watt was able to hold the top spot. As Dunn and Watt battled for the lead, Sheppard was inching closer to the top two. Billy Dunn took the lead on lap thirteen followed by Watt, Sheppard who was now being challenged by Decker with Stewart Friesen making up the top five. The action was fast and on lap fourteen, Matt Sheppard motored passed Ryan Watt for second. One lap later, Billy Decker moved into third and the hunt for Billy Dunn was underway.
The battle for the lead was shaping up on lap sixteen as Sheppard was pressuring Dunn for the lead. After a few side-by- side laps, Sheppard powered to the lead on lap nineteen. Decker was on his charge and on lap twenty-two, Sheppard, Dunn and Decker were in a three car race for the lead. Sheppard prevailed as the race leader as Dunn and Decker continued the chase.
At the halfway sign, Sheppard was on top as Dunn and Decker raced side-by-side for second followed by Friesen and Watt.
Billy Decker moved into second on lap thirty-three and now had to chase down the race leader.
Lapped cars were now in the picture for race leader Matt Sheppard. Decker took advantage and began to close in on the leader who had at least a ten car length lead. Stewart Friesen moved to third on lap thirty-eight and now he was chasing down the front runners. Decker moved closer to Sheppard with each lap and with just five laps to go, the crowd was well aware that Decker was within striking distance of the leader. On lap fifty-seven Decker was on the rear bumper of Sheppard with slower traffic weaving ahead.
Off turn four with just two laps remaining, Sheppard crossed the line side-by-side. In turn one, Sheppard drifted high, Decker squared off the corner and took another run at Sheppard using the inside line. Going into turn three, Sheppard was able to put a lapped car between himself and Decker. With just one lap remaining Sheppard needed to drive just one perfect lap. The leader drifted slightly high entering turn three, Decker dove to the bottom lane and with the run off of turn four, Sheppard darted under the checker flag, earning his first career victory in Thunder on the Hill competition at the Grandview Speedway. Decker, a previous Traffic Jam winner finished a well-deserved second followed by Stewart Friesen, Billy Dunn and Ryan Watt.
The NASCAR 358 Modified feature came onto the track and at the drop of the green flag MeMe DeSantis was the early race leader. Duane Howard and Jeff Strunk followed DeSantis but were well within striking distance. On lap seven Howard nosed ahead of DeSantis as they crossed the line, then in turns one and two, DeSantis regained the lead. Howard came back as race leader as they completed lap eight. Side-by-side the Howard and DeSantis show continued to play out as Howard finally settled in as race leader on lap ten. Two laps later, Strunk passed DeSantis for second and now set his sights on race leader Duane Howard.
At the halfway point, Howard held a comfortable lead over Strunk as DeSantis, Jared Umbenhauer and Doug Manmiller rounded out the top five. Also on a charge was Craig VonDohren.
Stealing the show at this point was Doug Manmiller who advanced to fourth on lap twenty-two. One lap later, Manmiller and DeSanits were door-to-door with Manmiller now racing in third. Howard maintained his solid lead over Strunk as Manmiller was closing in quickly on Strunk With just five laps remaining, VonDohren moved into the top five.
With the checker flag waiving, Duane Howard took the win and the $3,000 first place prize over Jeff Strunk, Doug Manmiller, MeMe DeSantis and Craig VonDohren.
The racing program that started with the National Anthem at 7:35 was completed at 10:02 PM.
SUPER DIRTcar SERIES 60 LAP FEATURE - - - $6,000 To Win! MATT SHEPPARD, BLLY DECKER, STEWART FRIESSEN, BILLY DUNN, RYAN WATT, BRETT HEARN, DANNY JOHNSON, DUANE HOWARD, PAT WARD, TIM FULLER, CRAIG VONDOHREN, ANTYONY PERREGO, PETER BRITTEN, DANNY CREEDEN, JIMMY PHELPS, JIMMY HORTON, KEITH FLACH, RICH SCAGLIOTTA, ADAM ROBERTS, RYAN GODOWN, RICH LAUBACH, MARK FORTE JR, RYAN FORTE, LARRY WIGHT.
NASCAR 358 MODIFIEDS 30 LAP FEATURE - - - $3,000 To Win! DUANE HOWARD, JEFF STRUNK, DOUG MANMILLER, MEME DESANTIS, CRAIG VON DOHREN, RYAN WATT, JARED UMBENHAUER, BRETT KRESSLEY, DANNY JOHNSON, FRANK COZZE, JOHN WILLMAN, RICK LAUBACH, KYLE WEISS, TIM BUCKWALTER, KEVIN HIRTHLER, JARED MILLER, BRIAN HOUSEKNECHT, MIKE GULAR, KYLE BORROR, MIKE BAILEY, RUSTY SMITH, RYAN GRIM, DANNY ERB, JOE MODNEY, GLENN STRUNK
New One lap Track Record Big Block Modifieds: 14.298 Craig VonDohren
358 Modified Quaker Steak & Lube Heats: Brett Kressley, MeMe DeSantis, Jared Umbenhauer
Big Block Modified Quaker Steak & Lube Heats: Craig VonDohren, Ryan Watt, Ryan Godown
Next Event:
Tuesday, June 30 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 7:30 PM
Pennsylvania Sprint Speed Week Series 410 Sprints & 358 Modifieds *NASCAR Point Race
ALL MODIFIEDS, ALL NIGHT. . . SUPER DIRTcar SERIES & NASCAR 358 MODIFIEDS ON THE HILL AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY TUESDAY NIGHT, JUNE 16 7:30 PM
The stars and cars will come out to play for the only mid-week special of its kind, as NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series presents a Modified double header featuring the Super DIRTcar Big-Blocks in the 18th Annual Traffic Jam 60-Lap special event and the NASCAR 358 Modifieds in a 30 lap feature. Gates will open at 5 PM with race time set for 7:30 PM.
The dream of every Modified race fan, Tuesday’s Traffic Jam offers the only opportunity to see the best of the best in Big-Block racing as the singular tri-state area stop on a jam-packed Super DIRTcar Series schedule – round that out with a complete NASCAR 358 Modified program and you have a mid-week summer sizzler sure to set you ablaze.
The action is hot-and-heavy on the famed Bechtelsville, PA 1/3 mile as the Super DIRTcar Big-Block Modifieds compete in a 60-lap main event with $6,000 up for grabs and the NASCAR 358 Modifieds battle for a $3,000 top prize in a 30-lap feature – but it doesn’t stop there -- Pioneer Pole Buildings Inc. has offered up a $1,000 bonus to any driver that can snag the prize in both Modified feature events, sending that driver home with a hefty $10,000.
Quaker Steak & Lube is heating things up even more – and we’re not talking about their famed hot wings – we mean the added $50 bonus to pre-registered winners of the qualifying events.
Top drivers looking to snag the cash and the bragging rights include New York hot shots Matt Sheppard, Billy Decker, Danny Johnson, Stewart Friesen, Jimmy Phelps, Tim Fuller, Larry Wight and Pat Ward; Pennsylvania’s own Craig VonDohren, Doug Manmiller, Duane Howard, Jeff Strunk, Ryan Watt and defending race winner, Rick Laubach; and a strong New Jersey contingent led by Brett Hearn, Ryan Godown and Jimmy Horton.
There is no driver entry fee but competitors are encouraged to pre-register for the event by calling 443-513-4456 and leaving their name, car number and contact information.
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 provide your name, the number of tickets you will need and a phone number. Tickets may be paid for and picked-up at the WILL CALL Window on race night after 3:30 PM. Advance ticket holders may enter the grandstands at 4:30 PM a full half-hour before General Admission Tickets go on sale.
Pit Gates open at 3:00 PM, Advance Ticket Holders are able to enter at 4:30 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.
NAPA Auto Parts continues their long run with Thunder on the Hill as the Series title sponsor joined by: Quaker Steak & Lube, Window World, GALCO Business Communications & Pioneer Pole Buildings.
Grandview Speedway
GPS USERS: 43 Passmore Road, Bechetlsville, 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: http://www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com
Track Website: http://www.grandviewspeedway.com
Twitter/Instagram: @TOTHRACING
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thunderonthehill
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
2015 Thunder on the Hill Event Dates:
Tuesday, June 16
THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 7:30 PM
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
SUPER DIRTcar SERIES & NASCAR 358 MODIFIEDS PRESENT ALL MODIFIEDS, ALL NIGHT. . . . .
RICK LAUBACH READIES FOR DOUBLE DOWN NIGHT AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY TUESDAY, JUNE 16 AS NAPA AUTO PARTS THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES CONTINUES ON THE HILL
Any car, any track, any rules – that should be the motto of Hellertown, PA’s Rick Laubach heading into Tuesday, June 16 at the Grandview Speedway when NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series presents the 18th Annual Traffic Jam – a Modified double header with the Super DIRTcar Big-Block Series and the NASCAR 358 Modifieds in co-main events. Gates open at 5 PMwith race time set for 7:30 PM.
Laubach, the 2014 Traffic Jam event winner, has already bested the Super DIRTcar Series regulars -- picking up a victory at the DIRTcar Nationals this past February, has grabbed big-block and small-block wins at his weekly home tracks and dominated mid-week special events.
Piloting the Gary & Lori Hermann-owned No. 7 Big-Block portion and the Gary Spotts-owned No. 91 in the Small-Block portion, the 42-year-old wheelman remains confident and excited for the “All Modifieds – All Night” showcase.
“It’s great to have the Super DIRTcar Series at Grandview, I think running one race for the big-blocks and one race for the small-blocks really puts it in the hands of the driver,” Laubach said. “You don’t have to fight with rules packages, you know going in that it is going to be a driver’s race.”
Laubach is one of many drivers with their eyes on a single-night $10,000 payday as Pioneer Pole Buildings adds an additional $1,000 to an already hefty $44,000 total purse -- to any driver that can sweep the night’s events winning both the big-block and small-block features.
Other drivers attempting to ‘Double Down’ include: Ryan Watt, Ryan Godown, Craig VonDohren, Jeff Strunk, Danny Johnson, Duane Howard and Meme Desantis.
With this cast of competitors winning two features is no easy task, as drivers like Matt Sheppard, Billy Decker, Stewart Friesen, Tim Fuller, Brett Hearn, Billy Pauch Jr. and Jimmy Horton are hoping to spoil someone’s big money dreams.
The Super DIRTcar Series Big-Block Modifieds will compete in a 60-Lap feature event paying $6,000 to the winner and the NASCAR 358 Modifieds will participate in a 30-Lap feature paying $3,000 to the winner.
Big-Blocks will compete in timed warm-ups to determine heat race starting positions. Top qualifers from the heat races will draw to determine main event starting positions. Consolation events will set the remainder of the field.
Small-block drivers will draw for heat race starting positions, with the top qualifiers re-drawing for feature starting positions. Consolation events will round out the field.
Quaker Steak & Lube has upped the ante with a $50 bonus to heat race event winners, with the stipulation that they pre-register.
There is NO ENTRY FEE but competitors are encouraged to pre-register for the event by calling 443-513-4456 and leaving their name, car number and contact information.
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 provide your name, the number of tickets you will need and a phone number. Tickets may be paid for and picked-up at the WILL CALL Window on race night after 3:30 PM. Advance ticket holders may enter the grandstands at 4:30 PM a full half-hour before General Admission Tickets go on sale.
Pit Gates open at 3:00 PM, Advance Ticket Holders are able to enter at 4:30 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). Open Draw.
Grandview Speedway
GPS USERS: 43 Passmore Road, Bechetlsville, 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: http://www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com
Track Website: http://www.grandviewspeedway.com
Twitter/Instagram: @TOTHRACING
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thunderonthehill
SUPER DIRTcar SERIES BIG BLOCK MODIFIEDS & 358 NASCAR MODIFIEDS GEAR UP FOR ALL MODIFIEDS, ALL NIGHT. . . . . . .
ELI’S AUTO WORLD JOINS AS THUNDER ON THE HILL PACE TRUCK SPONSOR WITH FIRST SHOWING PLANNED TUESDAY NIGHT, JUNE 16 AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
A rough-and-rugged and very powerful crew cab pick-up will be pacing the field for the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series events this season, courtesy of Eli’s Auto World, Manheim, PA. The auto sales and service center, located less than a mile from the famed Manheim Auto Auction, has signed on as a partner of the popular racing series, which is celebrating it’s 26 season of competition at the Grandview Speedway.
The partnership kicks off this coming Tuesday, June 16 when the Super DIRTcar Big-Block Modified Series returns to the Bechtelsville 1/3-mile clay oval for the first time in five years – for the 18th Annual Traffic Jam event, co-headlined by the NASCAR 358 Modifieds in a mighty ALL MODIFIEDS, ALL NIGHT showdown.
“It’s exciting for us to get involved with Thunder on the Hill and Grandview Speedway,” said owner Eli Petroff. “Twenty-six years of competition is nothing to take lightly and we’re looking forward to getting more involved with Bruce Rogers and Bob Miller going forward.”
Eli’s Auto World offers sales and service of all makes and models, with an inventory that’s second-to-none and a full selection of cars, trucks, vans and sport-utility vehicles – Eli’s has a wide variety of premium pre-owned vehicles. If what you’re looking for isn’t on the lot, Eli’s offers a quality car buying service – tracking down your dream machine from a database of thousands. Eli’s also covers the service of your vehicle – technicians with over 40 years of experience can help you with any major repair or maintenance, and they are also a licensed Pennsylvania State Inspection Facility. Eli’s Auto World is located at 246 South Main Street in Manheim, PA and can be reached by phone at 717-664-7477 or on the web at www.elisautoworld.com
Tuesday, June 16 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. Sweetening the pot is the Pioneer Pole Buildings Double Down Bonus – which will offer an additional $1,000 to any driver that can conquer both Modified events, sending that driver home with a whopping $10,000.
DIRTcar regulars Billy Decker, Matt Sheppard, Danny Johnson, Brett Hearn and Stewart Friesen battle home-town heroes: Jeff Strunk, Duane Howard, Craig VonDohren, Rick Laubach and Ryan Godown are all expected to be in attendance.
A home-track advantage is definitely an asset and the Grandview Speedway weekly competitors have proved that they should not be taken lightly.
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 provide your name, number of tickets you will need and a phone number. Tickets may be purchased and picked-up at the WILL CALL Window on race night after 3:30 PM. Advance ticket holders may enter the grandstands at 4:30 PM.
Pit Gates open at 3:00 PM, Grandstand Gates open at 5:00 PM for general admission and hot Laps will 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).
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: http://www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com
Track Website: http://www.grandviewspeedway.com
Twitter/Instagram: @TOTHRACING
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thunderonthehill
2015 Thunder on the Hill Next Event:
Tuesday, June 16
THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 7:30 PM
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
NAPA AUTO PARTS THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES PRESENTS. . . .
$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).
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: http://www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com
Track Website: http://www.grandviewspeedway.com
Twitter/Instagram: @TOTHRACING
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thunderonthehill
2015 Thunder on the Hill Next Event:
Tuesday, June 16
THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 7:30 PM
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
