BECHTELSVILLE, PA (October 11, 2016) –  Big, powerful machines; the fastest drivers in the region; and a Halloween trick-or-treat celebration – that’s what is in store for fans attending Grandview Speedway’s 2016 Modified racing finale this Saturday, October 15.

Action begins at 6 PM.

NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series presents Mods at the Madhouse -- the culmination of the 27^th season of Thunder action on the 1/3-mile high banks – including the popular Halloween Party and a full-show with four divisions of racing action with the Modifieds, Sportsman, TSRS Sprint Cars and Vintage Cars all presented  by Pioneer Pole Buildings.

The main event features the over 800 horsepower ground-shaking Big-Block Modifieds challenging the ultra-quick Small-Block Modifieds in a 40 lap duel to the finish, where a $5,000 jackpot waits in victory lane.  The lucrative Modified finale includes a $1,000 tenth place prize and $500 payday to start the feature.

Drivers from around the region are taking advantage of a special rule package that allows for maximum participation.  Hometown heroes like Craig VonDohren, Duane Howard, Jeff Strunk and Doug Manmiller defend the Berks County oval against New Jersey invaders Billy Pauch Sr. and Billy Pauch Jr., Ryan Godown, and Willie Osmun.  Plus, Pennsylvania invaders Ryan Watt and Rick Laubach; and young guns like Brett Kressley, Danny Bouc, Jared Umbenhauer, and Ryan Karachi.

The rules package allows for competition from Big and Small Block engines and both American Racer and Hoosier Tires.  However, no open small block motors will be permitted.  For further rule information visit www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com 

The Sportsman compete in a 25-lap, $1,300 to win main event. 2016 Grandview Speedway Sportsman Champion Jordan Henn looks to hold off 2016 New Egypt Speedway Sportsman Champion and winner of the Freedom 76 Sportsman Spectacular Brandon Grosso to claim the top prize.   Grandview Sportsman contenders Craig Whitmoyer, Ryan Lillick and Brian Hirthler are expected to be in competition. 

Five-time TSRS Sprint Car Series Champion Mike Haggenbottom leads the winged warriors into the Thunder on the Hill Racing Series finale with Tim Tanner Jr., Jeff Geiges, Kyle Purks and Chris Allen expected for competition. 

The NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series Halloween Party events have been a staple of the Grandview Speedway schedule for over 15 years and will again include the Costume Parade.  Race fans young and old are encouraged to dress in costume to be eligible for special Halloween treats.

Kressley’s Auto and Truck present “Joe the Pizza Dude” offering up hot, delicious and FREE pizzas to the rowdiest of race fans.  Make some noise when ‘The Pizza Dude’ comes around!

Fans interested in early admission can take part in our Advance Ticket Reserve.  Advanced tickets are available by calling 443-513-4456, where you can leave a message with your name, contact number, and the number of tickets you would like.  Tickets may be paid for and picked-up at the Grandview Speedway Will Call window on race night after 3:00 PM.  Advanced ticket holders may enter the grandstands at 3:30 PM a full half-hour before General Admission tickets go on sale.

General Admission ticket pricing for Saturday, October 15 is $25 for adults, Children 6-11 are $10 and Kids 5 & Under are FREE!  Pit Area admission is $35 and a license is not required.

The Pit gates open at 2:00 PM, Advanced ticket holders can enter at 3:30 PM, General Admission gates open at 4:00 PM and the first Green flag flies at 6:00 PM.

Celebrating the 27th season of racing action, the 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, giveaways, fireworks, and appearances by the Thunder Girls. Jim Gallagher and GALCO Communications always take part in offering some special fun for the race fans.

NAPA Auto Parts continues their long run with Thunder on the Hill as the Series title sponsor joined by Pioneer Pole Buildings, Quaker Steak & Lube, Eli’s Auto World, and GALCO Business Communications.

BECHTELSVILLE, PA  – As October quickly approaches, one of the most popular events on the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series schedule looms.  The Pioneer Pole Building Mods at the Madhouse ‘Spooktacular’ at Grandview Speedway on Saturday, October 15 offers a whopping $5,000 payday to pre-registered Big-Block/Small-Block Modified competitors and also includes the Sportsman and TSRS Sprint Car Series. 

The three division ‘Triple Thunder Thriller’ is headlined by a ground-shaking Big-Block Modifieds competing together with the ultra-fast Small-Block Modifieds in a 40-lap main event that includes a $1,000 tenth place prize and $500 to start.  Drivers are encouraged to pre-register for this event and there is NO ENTRY FEE in place. 

A special rule package has been created for this event that allows participation from all area Modified competitors, including Big and Small Block engines and both American Racer and Hoosier Tires.  However, no open small block motors will be permitted.  For further rule information visit www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com 

Competitors looking to pre-register can do so by calling 443-513-4456.  Teams should leave their name, contact phone number, car number and division.  Pre-entered competitors will compete for a $5,000 top prize and $500 to start – non-pre-entered drivers will compete for a $4,000 top prize and $400 to start. 

Joining the mighty modifieds on Saturday, October 15 is the popular Sportsman division.  A regional favorite at a variety of speedways, many invading Sportsman drivers are scheduled to compete in the 25-lap feature event offering a $1,300 top prize.  The TSRS Sprint Car Series joins the action with a 25-lap feature event and the Blast from the Past Vintage Cars round out the program. 

The NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series Halloween Party events have been a staple of the Grandview Speedway schedule for over 15 years and will again include the Costume Parade.  Race fans young and old are encouraged to dress in costume to be eligible for special Halloween treats. 

Fans interested in early admission can take part in our Advance Ticket Reserve.  Advanced tickets are available by calling 443-513-4456, where you can leave a message with your name, contact number, and the number of tickets you would like.  Tickets may be paid for and picked-up at the Grandview Speedway Will Call window on race night after 3:00 PM.  Advanced ticket holders may enter the grandstands at 3:30 PM a full half-hour before General Admission tickets go on sale. 

General Admission ticket pricing for Saturday, October 15 is $25 for adults, Children 6-11 are $10 and Kids 5 & Under are FREE!  Pit Area admission is $35 and a license is not required.

For Saturday, October 15 the Pit gates open at 2:00 PM, Advanced ticket holders can enter at 3:30 PM, General Admission gates open at 4:00 PM and the first Green flag flies at 6:00 PM.

Celebrating the 27th season of racing action, the 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. Jim Gallagher and GALCO Communications always take part in offering some special fun for the race fans.

NAPA Auto Parts continues their long run with Thunder on the Hill as the Series title sponsor joined by Pioneer Pole Buildings, Quaker Steak & Lube, and GALCO Business Communications.

NEW EGYPT, NJ (August 6, 2016) – Race fans are buzzing with excitement leading to Tuesday, August 23 (Raindate: August 24) and the popular combined appearance of the region’s two most popular divisions – the 410 Sprint Cars and the Modifieds – joining forces for the ultimate double header, as NAPA Auto Parts and Pioneer Pole Buildings present JERSEY RUSH VI at the New Egypt Speedway.

A co-promotion between Lenny, Danny, and Davey Sammons along with, special events organizer, Bob Miller – JERSEY RUSH VI offers twin 30 lap feature events with lucrative paydays for both divisions. 

The 410 Sprint Cars will race for a $5,000 winner’s share, with $1,000 going to tenth place and $400 to start the A-main.  The area’s fastest Sprint Car drivers will compete in 10 lap heat races – set from time trials, and a 12 lap B-Main prior to the 30 lap main event.  Only approved Hoosier H-Series tires will be eligible for competition.  $100 in tow money will go to all pre-entered non-qualified cars.

A $300 bonus will be available to the highest finishing 360 Sprint Car and the URC wing rule will be in effect for the 360 and 358 Sprints only.

The Modifieds will compete for a $3,000 top prize with $1,000 going to the fifth place finisher and $200 to start the feature event.  Drivers will draw for heat race groups and take part in timed warm-ups with an invert of four heading in to the qualifying heats.  Six cars will qualify with the top-four finishers locked into the redraw.  Modifieds MUST use American Racer tires with a left rear 44 compound and a right rear 48 compound.  Competitors have the option of running a Big-Block with windows or a Small-Block with Sail Panels.   Big-Blocks must weigh a minimum of 2,500 lbs.; Open Small Blocks must weigh a minimum of 2,450 lbs.; Spec Small Blocks on alcohol must weigh a minimum of 2,350 lbs. and on gas a minimum of 2,275 lbs.

There is no entry fee but drivers are encouraged to pre-register by calling 443-513-4456 – pre-registered competitors will receive one pit pass for the driver.  Pre-entry deadline is August 19.

Prior to the racing action fans will be treated to a special pre-race Meet and Greet from 5:00-6:00 PM.  All race fans are welcome to visit the pit area and get an up-close look at the stars and cars competing in the JERSEY RUSH VI.  Spectators can enter the pit area from the gate behind the fourth turn grandstands.

Adult Admission for Jersey Rush VI is $30, Children (6-11): $10 and Children 5 and under are FREE!  Pit admission is $35 with no license required.

Pit Gates open at 3:30 PM, Grandstands open at 5:00 PM, the Driver’s Meeting will be at 6:15 PM, Warm-Ups at 7:00 PM and racing at 7:30 PM.

NAPA Auto Parts & Pioneer Pole Building presents…

JERSEY RUSH VI
Tuesday, August 23 (Rain Date: August 24) 7:30 PM
New Egypt Speedway
720 Route 539
New Egypt, NJ 08533
Event Information:  Len Sammons: 609-888-3618 or Bob Miller  443-513-4456 

BECHTELSVILLE, PA (July 27, 2016) – The top drivers from Tony Stewart’s Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions nationally touring 410 sprint car series races into Grandview Speedway onThursday, August 18 as part of the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series presented by Pioneer Pole Buildings.

This marks the first appearance of the All Stars since 2000 when Cris Eash claimed the victory and the final 410 sprint car race of the 2016 Grandview Speedway racing season. 

The Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions competitors challenge the central Pennsylvania Sprint Car mainstays in a 35 Lap event paying $5,000 to the winner -- $1,000 for 10th and $500 to start.   With no regular weekly 410 sprint car competition, Grandview Speedway gives competitors an even playing field – leading to unpredictable finishes and exciting racing action.

Expected entrants include current All Stars point leader Chad Kemenah, who holds a single Thunder on the Hill win in June of 2009; Dale Blaney, searching for his first Grandview Speedway win; Sheldon Haudenschild, who holds 5 All Star wins this season; Danny Holtgraver, 2-time winner this season; and Kraig Kinser of Bloomington, Indiana

Two legendary sprint car drivers join the ranks as Steve Kinser, a 4-time Thunder on the Hill race winner, and Sammy Swindell chase the $5,000 winner’s share.   For Kinser, this will be his first and only race in the state of Pennsylvania for over two years.  Kinser is excited to make the return to the “hill”, a track where  has enjoyed great success and continues to have a huge fan base.  And let’s be clear,  “the King” is coming to win, as this visit is far more than an autograph signing opportunity.   The same can be said for the somewhat controversial Sammy Swindell.

Pennsylvania mainstays expected to compete include passed Thunder on the Hill winners: Lance Dewease, an 11-time winner; Greg Hodnett, an 8-time winner; and Danny Dietrich, winner of the Inaugural Thunder Cup.   The “Kunkletown Kid”  Ryan Smith is looking to shake the Grandview bad luck.   Smith is determined to find that first Thunder on the Hill 410 sprint victory.

Previous All Star Circuit of Champions winners at Grandview include Jeff Sheppard (1999), Fred Rahmer (1999), Billy Pauch (May 1998, August 1998), Donnie Kreitz (1997, 1986), Jimmy Horton (1982), and Steve Smith Sr. (1982). 

Also on the card is the popular TSRS Sprint Cars competing in heat race events all leading up to  a 25 lap event. 

For the All Star Sprints, a  $100 Quick Time Bonus will be offered along with a $200 bonus for the top 360/358 Sprint Car, and a $100 bonus to the second place 360/358 Sprint Car. 

General Admission tickets for Thursday, August 18 are $30 for adults, $10 for children (6-11), and children under 6 are FREE! 

Pit Gates open at 2:30 PM, Advanced Ticket entry at 4:30 PM, Grandstand Gates open at 5:00, and Racing at 7:30 PM

Celebrating the 27th season of racing action NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series always includes fun for the fans with activities such as Pre-Race Pit Tours, the Inside/Out Experience - where fans can sign-up to watch hot laps from the infield, JOE "THE PIZZA DUDE", giveaways, fireworks and appearances by the Thunder Girls.

NAPA Auto Parts continues their long run with Thunder on the Hill as the Series title sponsor joined by Pioneer Pole Buildings, Quaker Steak & Lube, and GALCO Business Communications.

For full rules, format, purse and information visit: www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com or www.allstarsprints.com

Grandview Speedway
GPS USERS: 43 Passamore 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, #TOTHRACING
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thunderonthehill

About the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions:
All Star Enterprises, LLC, wholly owned by Tony Stewart, d/b/a the All Star Circuit of Champions, is a winged sprint car series. The All-Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car Series is one of the oldest traveling 410 sprint car organizations and is a staple of grassroots, open-wheel racing.  Formed in 1970 by Bud Miller, the series has largely been considered the first 'outlaw' Sprint Car organization of the modern era. After a 10 year stint as owner of the All Stars, Miller passed control of the series to Bert Emick in 1980; a reign that would continue through 2002. Guy Webb then purchased the series from Emick in the summer of 2002 and served as the series President for the next 12 years.  Motorsports entrepreneur Tony Stewart agreed to terms with Guy Webb to become the sole owner of the original winged sprint car tour in January of 2015.

About Thunder on the Hill Racing Series
The brainchild of Grandview Speedway owner Bruce Rogers, special events promoter Bob Miller and local driving star Dave Kelly, the Thunder on the Hill Racing Series celebrates 27 years of the most anticipated events of the racing calendar year after year.    In 122 events, over $4.2 million dollars has been divvied up among the area’s fastest racers.  What started as a single 410 Sprint Car event in 1990 has blossomed to feature a variety of racing action including 358 Modifieds, USAC Wingless Sprints, 360 & 410 Sprint Cars, Sportsman, Late Models, Midgets, Legends cars, DIRTcar and ROC Modified events. 

About Grandview Speedway

Grandview Speedway is a high-banked one-third mile clay oval, celebrating their 54th Anniversary season in 2016.   The facility offers free parking, quality food at reasonable prices (be sure to try the french fries), a program book, Grandview Speedway and Thunder on the Hill race wear and great viewing from every seat in the house.  Race fans may take part in the Inside/Out promotion, where you can sign up (no charge) to watch warm-ups from inside turn four.  Race fans are also invited to victory lane following the racing program and, race fans may enter the pits after the races to meet the drivers.   Be ready to enjoy the spine-tingling fireworks salute on the feature event parade lap.

STEVIE SMITH CLAIMS THUNDER CUP AND FIRST GRANDVIEW WIN; HODNETT, HOWARD, AND VONDOHREN GRAB WINS IN 4 FEATURE SHOW TUESDAY NIGHT

BECHTELSVILLE, PA (July 26, 2016) –  Broken Arrow, Oklahoma’s Stevie Smith captured the 410 Sprint Car Thunder Cup trophy, the $5,000 top-prize, and his first career Grandview Speedway win this past Tuesday Night when the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series presented the 2^nd Annual 410 Sprint Thunder Cup event at the Berks County dirt track.   The race night sponsor was Pioneer Pole Buildings.

Greg Hodnett picked up the win in the 410 Sprint car make-up feature event, rain halted from PA Sprint Car Speedway.   Duane Howard claimed the 30 Lap, $3,000 NASCAR 358 Modfied main event while Craig VonDohren picked up the win in the 358 make-up feature event. 

Kunkletown, PA’s Ryan Smith started on the pole of the 35 lap Thunder Cup main event setting a rapid pace and hitting lapped traffic by the fourth circuit.  Smith aboard the Warko No. 94 swapped grooves dodging lapped cars with Stevie Smith in the second position.  Stevie Smith – the veteran – made his move on the fourth circuit pulling outside the ‘Kunkletown Kid’ – but it was the younger Smith making a bold move dodging between lapped cars to hold on to the top spot. 

A lap 10 red flag for Freddie Rahmer – who got upside down after contact with a lapped car – halted the action for the only time of the race.

On the restart, Stevie Smith powered away while Tim Shaffer battled Danny Dietrich and Greg Hodnett for the second spot. 

With Smith at the helm at the halfway point, all eyes were on Myerstown, PA’s Brent Marks moving forward from the 11^th starting position into the fifth spot.  Smith held a full straight-a-way lead while Shaffer, Hodnett, Dietrich and Marks battled for the runner-up position. 

Dietrich would overtake the second spot and close on Smith through the later portion of the event but it was ‘The Black Bandit’ maintaining the lead and rolling under the checkered flag in first position.  Danny Dietrich finished in second, Greg Hodnett in third, Tim Shaffer in fourth and Brent Marks in fifth. 

Tim Shaffer set the Quick Time with a lap of 12.603, Qualifying Heat Races were won Lucas Wolfe, Alan Krimes and Davey Sammons. 

Thomasville, PA’s Greg Hodnett claimed his ninth Thunder on the Hill victory dominating the final 20 laps of the rain-delayed 35 lap PA Speedweek feature event.  Hodnett set a rapid pace from the get go, pulling away from the lead with Brent Marks in tow.  Hodnett weaved in and out of heavy lapped traffic holding off Brent Marks – who was closing on the leader.   Hodnett picked up the $5,000 winner’s share, Marks settled for second, Lucas Wolfe in third, Aaron Ott in fourth and Stevie Smith rounding out the top five finishers.

A lap 10 yellow for Boyertown, PA’s Ryan Watt slowed the field for the only caution of the evening. 

On the restart, Howard held on to the top spot with Kressley in second, while a three-car battle for the third spot developed between Craig VonDohren, Jeff Strunk and Modified rookie Mike Lisowski – with Craig VonDohren getting the best of the war. 

With Howard setting the pace, VonDohren charged around the outside of Kressley for the second position and set his sights on the leader, closing with five laps remaining.

Thunder Notes

The four feature show was completed by 10:30 PM, the track was groomed twice throughout the night to ensure optimal racing conditions.

Davey Sammons pulled off early in the make-up feature event, the team went to work changing the motor prior to the heat race – which Sammons claimed the win over Brent Marks and Stevie Smith.  Sammons finished 9^th in the A-Main.

Stevie Smith picked up his first ever Grandview Speedway victory – his father, Steve Smith Sr. won the first Thunder on the Hill event in August 1990.

410 Sprint Car Time Trials: 1. Tim Shaffer – 12.603  2. Danny Dietrich – 12. 620  3. Stevie Smith – 12.635  4. Ryan Smith – 12. 643 5. Greg Hodnett – 12. 661  6. Aaron Ott – 12.707  7. Billy Dietrich – 12. 720  8. TJ Stutts – 12.741  9. Brent Marks – 12.746  10. Lucas Wolfe – 12.788  11. Alan Krimes – 12.828  12. Davey Sammons – 12.847  13. Freddie Rahmer – 12.866  14. Ryan Taylor – 12.979  15. Brandon Rahmer – 13.006  16. Tyler Ross – 13.496  17. Joe Kata III – 13.560  18. Jevon Ahner – 13.743  19. Dave Carlberg – 13.743  20. Bobby Manzingo – 13.757  21. George Streaker, Jr. – 14.362

Heat 2 (8 Laps) – 1. Alan Krimes  2. Danny Dietrich  3. Greg Hodnett  4. Ryan Taylor  5. TJ Stutts  6. Bobby Manzingo

Heat 3 (8 Laps) – 1. Davey Sammons  2. Brent Marks  3. Stevie Smith  4. Aaron Ott  5. Brandon Rahmer  6. Jevon Ahner

Thunder Cup A-Main (35 Laps) – 1.  Stevie Smith 2. Danny Dietrich  3. Greg Hodnett  4. Tim Shaffer  5. Brent Marks  6. Lucas Wolfe  7. Alan Krimes  8. Aaron Ott  9. Davey Sammons  10. Ryan Taylor  11. Billy Dietrich  12. Tyler Ross  13. Brandon Rahmer  14. Joe Kata III  15. Jevon Ahner  16. George Streaker, Jr.  17. Bobby Manzingo  18. Ryan Smith  19. Freddie Rahmer  20. Dave Carlberg  21. TJ Stutts

NASCAR 358 Modfieds
Heat 1 (10 Laps) – 1. Jeff Strunk  2. Craig VonDohren  3. Brian Hirthler  4. Jimmy Horton  5. Duane Howard  6. Danny Erb

Heat 2 (10 Laps) – 1. Rick Laubach  2. Colt Harris  3. Mike Lisowski  4. Ryan Watt  5. Brett Kressley  6. Brian Krummel

Feature (30 Laps) – 1. Duane Howard  2. Craig VonDohren  3. Brett Kressley  4. Jeff Strunk  5. Mike Lisowski  6. Jimmy Horton  7. Danny Erb  8. Ray Swinehart  9. John Willman  10. Brian Krummel  11. Colt Harris  12. Brian Hirthler  13. Chris Esposito  14. Ryan Watt 

Make-Up Feature (30 Laps) – 1.  Craig VonDohren  2. Jeff Strunk  3. Jimmy Horton  4. Brian Hirthler  5. Brett Kressley  6. Ryan Watt  7. Chris Esposito  8. Ryan Grim  9. Colt Harris  10. Mike Lisowski  11. Steve Swinehart  12. Rick Laubach  13. Duane Howard  14. John Willman  15. Ray Swinehart

NEXT EVENT

Thursday, August 18  7:30 PM   PPB Night

Grandview Speedway

All Star Circuit of Champions &  TSRS Sprints

See Steve Kinser & Sammy Swindell in action!