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THUNDER SERIES WEBSITE HAS A NEW LOOK, DAVE ADAMS JOINS THUNDER STAFF FOR 2007
With the kickoff of 2007, the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series is proud to announce an all new home page and you're invited to visit us today. Please go to. . www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com. On the website, you find all the details for the 2007 Thunder on the Hill Series that will offer six race dates to include the World of Outlaws, USAC Wingless National Sprint Series, DIRT Big Block Modifieds, URC Sprints, ARDC Wingless Midgets, the 358 Modifieds, Late Models, Legends, 600 Sprints and 600 Modifieds. It's a busy season offering one of the broadest verities of dirt track racing divisions all stuffed into six nights of racing. And don't be surprised if there are some added attractions offered to spice up THUNDER 2007.
On the website, be sure to enjoy two popular video clips from 2006 to include the Billy Pauch victory driving the Al Hamilton #77 and the Mark Bitner URC sprint win in the Thunder Series finale. Also, check out the May 23rd World of Outlaws video as well. Be sure to add your name to the Thunder Series mailing list and receive all the "news" first.
With all these big plans in store for 2007, Thunder Series Organizers Bruce Rogers and Bob Miller are pleased to announce that Dave Adams has joined the Thunder Series staff. Adams roll will including creating some new fan fun activities, something that the Thunder Series has been known for since its' beginning in 1990.
"I knew Dave through most of his race car driving career, then watched him develop his promotional abilities at the Bridgeport Speedway over the past three years. Dave is a welcome addition to the Thunder Series Team and I know he will certainly add value for the fans", comment Bob Miller.
Adams makes his home in Oakford, PA and has been in racing a long time. At age 25, Dave began his driving career and quickly mastered many tracks including the Bridgeport Speedway. Dave's work on race team sponsorship set the standard for what was to be expected and delivered, by the weekly short track teams today.
In 2004, Dave put his driving career on hold to take on the promotional duties at the Bridgeport Speedway. His efforts at Bridgeport have resulted in growing the respect and creditability of the five-eighth mile South Jersey facility. Dave remains willing to help Bridgeport Speedway in any way go forward. Dave's role with the Thunder Series will not only include doing various fan activity events, but he will also reach out to expand the already active sponsorship programs that are part of the seventeen year old NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series.
Anytime we speak of the Thunder fans, one can always count on COMDIAL Telephone Communications to add "fun stuff" for race fans and extra cash for the drivers. Over past years, Jim Gallagher of COMDIAL has organized various fan giveaways, power ball and the popular Frisbee toss. COMDIAL also posts additional cash for the fast time award winners. Joining COMDIAL to provide the "fan Thunder fun" this year will be Racing Fans Direct, an organization "racing to put fans first".
The goal of Racing Fans Direct is to offer a website that is designed for the fans and to offer Free giveaway prizes, a beneficial annual membership, fan conveniences like nowhere else to include local and national business discounts along with free on-line contests. Racing Fans Direct will also work with drivers and track Promoters to organize Driver Autograph Sessions at various speedway. Racing Fans Direct is now organizing a trip to the Knoxville Nationals as well as other special racing event vacations. Visit www.racingfansdirect.com and be part of the fan "fun stuff" of 2007.
18th Season of Thunder on the Hill Presents. . . . .
Wednesday, May 23rd 7:30 PM World of Outlaws/PA Posse Keystone Cup Challenge
The Thunder Series will open with its' 18th season and showcase the nationally known World of Outlaws in the opening event of the Pennsylvania Keystone Cup 410 Sprint Series on Wednesday night, May 23rd. The best of the World of Outlaws to include Donny Schatz, Steve Kinser, Craig Dollansky, Joey Saldana, Daryn Pittman, Jac Haudenschild and Danny Lasoski will take on the best of the PA Posse to include Fred Rahmer, Lance Dewease, Greg Hodnett, Alan Cole and Jeff Shepard just to name a few. Advance Tickets Now on Sale. 215-860-56531.
Wednesday, June 6th 7:30 PM USAC Wingless National Sprint Car Series & ARDC Wingless Midgets
For the first time in Grandview Speedway/Thunder on the Hill history, the USAC National Sprint Car Series will open a three race Eastern Swing in 2007 at Grandview on Wednesday, June 6th. Also on the program, in full wingless style, will be the ARDC Wingless Midgets. The USAC name is rich in auto racing history and this touring wingless sprint car division will offer some real wheel-to-wheel racing. USAC drivers Levi Jones, Dave Darland, Josh Wise, Darren Hagen and Jerry Coons Jr. are some of the mid-West drivers that will do battle in the 40 lap main event. Billy Pauch, the all time sprint car feature winner at Grandview with eleven victories will drive the ZEMCO sprinter. Pauch won the last wingless sprint car show at Grandview, beating J.J. Yaley on the final lap.
Tuesday, July 3rd 7:30 PM Cindy Rowe Auto Glass Pennsylvania Sprint Speed Week Series
The Cindy Rowe Auto Glass Pennsylvania Sprint Speed Week Series will roll into the Grandview Speedway for this Holiday special event on Tuesday night, July 3rd. The top drivers of the well known Pennsylvania Posse will battle for the $5,000 payday in the 35 lap main event.
Wednesday, July 18th 7:30 PM Super DIRT Series Big Block Modified 100 Lap Traffic JAM
Always a fan favorite, the 10th Annual Super DIRT Series Big Block Modified 100 Lap Traffic JAM will take to the Grandview Speedway on Wednesday night, July 18. A field of at least thirty modifieds will start the 100 lap grind that will pay $6,000 to the winner. The top stars of DIRT to include Brett Hearn, Alan Johnson, Matt Sheppard, Tim Fuller, Billy Decker, Gary Tomkins, Pat Ward and Danny Johnson will challenge of the Southeast locals like Jeff Strunk, Billy Pauch, Jimmy Horton, Frank Cozze, Craig VonDohren, Doug Manmiller and Kenny Brightbill just to name a few. The Garden State Vintage Stock Cars will be on the program as well.
Tuesday, August 21st 7:30 PM The Grandview THUNDER 5-25's Features Only
The fans favorite, the Grandview THUNDER 5-25's features only program will make-up this popular racing program. The 410 Sprints, NASCAR Modifieds, 600 Sprints, Rolling Thunder Legends and the 600 Modifieds will be the five featured classes of this show. Be sure to catch the 5-25's, the fans just love the feature only format. No Time Trials, No Heat Races, No Consolations, No Qualifying. . . . Just 5 Awesome features in one night of racing. Over 100 cars compete in this great night of racing.
Saturday, October 20 6:00 PM House of Thunder Grandview THUNDER 5-25's Features Only
The House of Thunder Halloween Party and Grandview THUNDER 5-25's features only program will close out the 2007 Thunder on the Hill Racing Series. On the five division program will be the URC Spooky Sprints, the NASCAR Nasty Modifieds, the Looney Late Models, Ghostly Legends and the 600 Monster Modifieds. An added attraction to the show will be the 358 Modified Non-Winner's race and the always enjoyable Garden State Vintage Stock Cars. Come out early for the pre-race fun! Dress up for Halloween and maybe you'll be in the Victory Lane Photo.
The Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road just off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA (19505). For more information on the Thunder on the Hill Racing Series please visit:
www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com or call 215-860-5631. The Grandview Speedway web site is: www.grandviewspeedway.com and the track phone is 610-754-7688.
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