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WHAT'S SO SPECIAL ABOUT THUNDER ON THE HILL?
One of the most unique and longest running mid-week racing series returns to action at its' home track, the Grandview Speedway on Tuesday night, August 21. The NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series will continue in their eighteenth season with the Tuesday night event, marking the seventy-ninth ever, Thunder on the Hill Racing Series program. At one time, the Thunder Series was just a mid-week 410 sprint show, but not any longer. The Thunder Series evolved to include not only the 410 PA Posse Sprints but the 358 Modifieds, WoO, USAC, All Stars, DIRTcars, 600 Sprints, Late Models, 600 Modifieds, Legends, URC Sprints, CRA Sprints, SCRA Sprints and ARDC Midgets. On Tuesday night, August 21, you'll get a taste of variety with the Grandview THUNDER 5-25's. A features only program that will showcase the 410 Sprints, 358 Modifieds, 600 Sprints, Rolling Thunder Legends and the 600 Modifieds. Race time is set for 7:30 PM with gates opening at 5 PM.
Remember, there are no heats, no time trials no consolation events. Just 5 awesome feature events all getting under way with the drop of the green flag at 7:30 PM.
A program filled with variety on the track and fun in the stands, this is exactly what you'll find when you venture to the "hill" on Tuesday night, August 21. Fans will have an opportunity to experience the popular Inside/Out Promotion, where spectators may view warm-ups from inside the fourth turn. Just meet at the flag stand by 6:45 PM to be part of the Inside/Out promotion. Of course, no Thunder on the Hill Show could run without JOE the Pizza DUDE. Joe will again be giving away free pizza to the loudest race fans, so be sure to stomp your feet, scream and shout and you just might earn a free Pizza Pie. Ms. Motorsports Chelsea Miller will be trackside and will sing the National Anthem. One Lucky Fan will be called to drop the green flag in the opening night feature.
Some pre-race activity will include a display by the well known Shellhammer's Speedway, a Berks County go-kart track. Numerous karts will be on display behind the grandstand and prior to the start of the racing program, ten karts will provide an exhibition trial on the Grandview Speedway. Always an expected treat and tradition is the fireworks salute on the parade lap of the 410 Sprint feature. This is just an awesome sight and sure to send chills up your spine.
To conclude the night, the always fun celebration in victory lane will find the five feature event winners with plenty of champagne flowing. Fans are invited to victory lane and of course, to visit the pit area and meet all their favorite drivers after the racing program.
RTS Chassis and Rainbow Roofing are proud sponsors of the 600 Sprint Feature. RTS Chassis is your one stop micro sprint store for the 270, 600 and 1000cc sprint divisions. There is a fully stocked showroom at RTS Chassis' and at the track in the RTS parts trailer. Located on the Pottsville Pike in Reading, you can also reach RTS by calling 610-926-9876. URC standout Randy West of Boyertown, PA will drive the #2 RTS Chassis house car. Rainbow Roofing owner Rob Warko will have two entries in the 600 Sprint feature to include the events' defending winner Pete Skias in the #8, as Matt Mountz will drive the #94 Rainbow Roofing sprinter. A surprise entry in the 600 Sprint feature is popular 358 Modified driver Doug Manmiller along with 410 sprint driver Michael Carber.
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. $3,500 to win this 25 lap contest is the incentive for a good race. The outside boiler plate is in place to keep everyone in the game.
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, Craig VonDohren and all the weekly Grandview kingpins .
It's all shaping up to be another wild night on the Hill, Tuesday, August 21 at 7:30 PM.
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 ENTRIES- - 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 LEGENDS - -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.PG/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.
Feature running order is the Rolling Thunder Legends, 600 Modifieds, 600 Sprints, 358 Modifieds and 410 Sprints. There will be a brief intermission along with warm-up for the Modifieds and 410 Sprints just prior to the running of the final two features. The running order is subject to change.
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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