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THUNDER HEADLINES FROM THE LAST SIX EVENTS. . . . WHAT'S COMING FOR
TUESDAY NIGHT, AUGUST 21 AT GRANDVIEW
The last six NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill events were absolute
thrillers and if you don't remember, just take a look at the story
headline from each event. So the question is, What will the headline be
on Tuesday night, August 21?
Tuesday, August 22, 2006- - Billy Pauch drives the Al Hamilton #77 to
victory with last lap pass at Grandview
Saturday, October 14, 2006- - Mark Bitner Wins, Stellfox crashes, in
controversial URC Sprint season finale at Grandview
Wednesday, May 23, 2007- - Photo Finish calls Danny Lasoski the winner
over Donny Schatz in WoO Thriller at Grandview
Wednesday, June 6, 2007- - Levi Jones Wins Wild and Wooly USAC
Wingless Sprint feature at Grandview
Tuesday, July 3, 2007 - - Todd Shaffer Shakes eighteen year win
drought and finds Grandview Speedway Victory Lane
Wednesday, July 18, 2007- - Brett Hearn beats Ryan Godown in exciting
Super DIRTcar Series 100 Lap Traffic JAM at Grandview
Tuesday, August 21, 2007- - ?
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For the seventy-ninth time in Grandview Speedway history, the NAPA Auto
Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series will return to the popular
one-third mile high-banked clay oval in Bechtelsville, PA. On Tuesday
night, August 21 the fan favorite event, the Grandview THUNDER 5-25's
will be the main attraction. No qualifying events on this night, as
more then one-hundred cars from five different divisions turn out to
compete in the 5-25's. On the program for their final visit of 2007 is
the popular 410 Sprints joined by the 358 NASCAR Modifieds, 600 Sprints,
Rolling Thunder Legends and the 600 Modifieds. Gates will open at 5 PM
with the first of five exciting feature events taking the green flag at
7:30 PM. Come out early to Grandview Speedway and view many of the
go-karts that compete weekly at the Shellhammer's Speedway. Ten top
karters will have an opportunity to tour the Grandview Speedway prior to
the start of the racing event.
There are a number of stories already in the making for Tuesday night,
August 21. First off, in the 410 Sprints, Lucas Wolfe of Mechanicsburg,
PA is looking to claim his first event Thunder on the Hill Sprint title.
This would stop a long string of domination by drivers like Fred Rahmer,
Lance Dewease, Greg Hodnett and Billy Pauch. Wolfe holds a thirteen
point advantage over five time Thunder Series Champion Billy Pauch.
Also in the chase is Greg Hodnett, Fred Rahmer and Lance Dewease.
Just to spice up the 358 Modified feature event, a special invite was
extended to Keith Hoffman of Whitehall, PA. Hoffman will be starting
last in the field as he attempts to chase down Duane Howard, Jeff
Strunk, MeMe DeSantis, Danny Erb, Mike Gular and Craig VonDohren just to
name a few.
Always an exciting division, the RTS Chassis/Rainbow Roofing 600 Sprints
will take to Grandview Speedway. Defending winner Pete Skias will be
the man to beat along with Ryan Greth, Heath Hehnly, Brett Schonely and
Jack Spence. Surprise entries in the 600 Sprints include 410 racers
Michael Carber and Steve Buckwalter, URC driver Randy West and Modified
favorite Doug Manmiller.
You can expect all the regular planned fun associated with every Thunder
on the Hill event. The Inside/Out Promotion will also invite special
guest fans an opportunity to watch warm-ups from the infield, Joe the
Pizza DUDE will be there to give away pizza, we'll have the live singing
of the National Anthem and fireworks on the feature event parade lap
make every Thunder Series race a special event.
Following is a list of invited and expected entries for each of the five
divisions.
410 SPRINT EXPECTED ENTRIES- - Lucas Wolfe, Todd Shaffer, Fred Rahmer,
Lance Dewease, Greg Hodnett, Billy Pauch, Doug Esh, Brian Leppo, Chad
Layton, Alan Cole, Alan Krimes, Kevin Nouse, Michael Carber, Ryan
Taylor, Dave Hahn, Josh Weller, Nick Schlough, Joe Ilg, Cliff Brian,
Judi Bates, Steve Buckwalter
358 NASCAR EXPECTED ENTIRES- - Duane Howard, Jeff Strunk, Doug
Manmiller, Terry Meitzler, Shawn Reimert, Mike Gular, Danny Erb, John
Willman, Kevin Hirthler, Craig VonDohren, MeMe DeSantis, Jason Hamilton,
Rick Schaffer, Ryan Watt, Sean Merkel, Don Norris, Tommy Sheetz, Jon
Kellner, Brad Missimer, Todd Marburger, John Tschudy, Keith Hoffman
600 SPRINT EXPECTED ENTRIES Sponsored by RTS Chassis/Rainbow Roofing- -
Pete Skias, Randy West, Michael Carber, Doug Manmiller, Ryan Greth,
Heath Hehnly, Brett Schonely, Jack Spence, Steve Buckwalter, Josh
Swavely, Jason VanDoren, Lex Burrit, Kevin Steele, Shane Lewis, Shawn
Brandall, Marc Sokol, Jimmy Cammock, Phil Griffith, Ryan Shupp, Matt
Mountz, Tommy Hegland, Jamie Kostic, Ryan Stillwaggon, Bill Hahn Jr., Ed
Wagner
600 ROLLING THUNDER MODIFIEDS - -Paul McCollum, Kenny Keyton, Geremey
Sheaffer, Shawn Arndt, Clint Penkauskas, Ed Wentz, Jason Rochelle, Robyn
Delabar, Tom Mayberry, Brian Weitzel, Josh Morrow, Pat McDermott, Randy
Kissinger, John Schirk, Smokey Snellbaker, Andy Lupfer, Tim Bauer, Tim
Henry, Rodney Kistler, Justin Grim, Stephen Nederostek, Jason Harpster,
Jim Black.
600 MODIFIEDS - - Bucky Buccafusca, Bruce Kindberg, Brian Mady, Chuck
Miller, Dave Baldwin, Steve Comer, John Lakatos, Eric Whitby, John
Landis, Mike Keppler, Ryan Higgs, Matt Groover, Gary Suchy, Joe Fanelli,
Andrew Ressler, Kevin Grueber, Curt Amey, Rick McGeady, George Loux,
Mike Pychinka, Nathan Dibble, Bob Sckoniecki, Scott Washburn, Kyle
Gardner.
On Tuesday, August 21, gates will open at 5 PM with the first of five
features 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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