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      Posted by Sprint Car Editor  |  08/08/07

NO HEATS, NO TIME TRIALS, NO CONSOLATIONS. . . Just 5 Awesome Feature
events in one night of racing. . . . . . . .
GRANDVIEW THUNDER 5-25's TO INVADE GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY ON TUESDAY NIGHT,
AUGUST 21

The fifth event of the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series
will invade the Grandview Speedway on Tuesday night, August 21 with the
fans favorite program, the Grandview THUNDER 5-25's. The five divisions
to be showcased with be the Rolling Thunder Legend Cars, 600cc
Modifieds, 600 Sprints, 358 Modifieds and the 410 Sprints, each
competing in a 25 lap feature event. More then one-hundred race cars
will fill the Grandview Speedway pits to compete in the Grandview
THUNDER 5-25's. This event will mark the seventy-ninth show in the
eighteen year history of Thunder on the Hill.

Top drivers competing in the 410 Sprints will include Fred Rahmer, Lance
Dewease, Greg Hodnett, Chad Layton, Alan Krimes, Brian Leppo, Doug Esh
and Todd Shaffer the winner of the last Thunder on the Hill 410 sprint
event. And still another entry is Lucas Wolfe, the current point leader
in his chase for a first ever, Thunder Series sprint title. After three
410 sprint events this season, the point standings going into the season
finale show Lucas Wolfe on top with 115 points followed by five time
Thunder Series Champion Billy Pauch with 102 points. Third is Greg
Hodnett with 94 points and he was the 2003 Thunder Series Champion.
Fred Rahmer is a four time champion and title winner for the last three
consecutive years and he's ranked fourth with 69 points. Alan Krimes
makes up the top five with 62 points. In the top ten are Todd Shaffer
60, Keith Kauffman 60, Josh Weller 55, Lance Dewease 52 and Chad Layton
with 48 points.

In the 358 Modified twenty-five lap feature, the field will be stacked
with top contenders Jeff Strunk, Duane Howard, Doug Manmiller, Terry
Meitzler, Shawn Reimert, Mike Gular, Danny Erb, John Wilman, Craig
VonDohren, MeMe DeSantis and recent Forest Rogers Memorial winner Jason
Hamilton. Don't be surprised if an invader or two join the back of the
field.
Always a treat on this show is the 600 Sprints as they compete in a
twenty-five lap feature. Pete Skias, the defending winner of this
caution free event in 2006, is an entry along with Heath Henly, Brett
Schonely, Ryan Greth, Randy West, Michael Carber, Tommy Hegland, Lex
Burrit, Shawn Brandall, Jason VanDoren and Josh Swavely. There are just
a few spots still open and drivers interested in running the 600 sprint
feature should call 215-860-5631.
In the Rolling Thunder Legends, look for Ronnie Dunstan, Smokey
Snellbaker, Jason Rochell, Tom Mayberry, Steve Nederostek and Rodney
Kistler to be in the hunt along with 600 Modified drivers to include
Keppler, Mady, Gardner, Newman and Stockhold.

The first feature of the night will be the Rolling Thunder Legends
followed by the 600 Modifieds, 600 Sprints, 358 Modifieds and the 410
Sprints will close out this fantastic night of dirt track racing. Gates
Open at 5 PM with the first of five feature events taking the green flag
at 7:30 PM.

BPG/Chad Sinon Racing and COMDIAL Telephone Communications are
co-sponsors of this event, the seventy-ninth presentation at the
Grandview Speedway under the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing
Series banner. For more information, please visit us at:
www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com.

2007 Remaining NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series
events. . . . .
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 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.
Grandview Speedway is in operation every Saturday night,
featuring NASCAR 358 Modifieds and Late Models. Race time is set for
7:30 PM with gates opening at 5 PM.

 

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