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THUNDER ON THE HILL PRESENTS HOLIDAY SPECIAL OF 410 SPRINTS & 358
MODIFIEDS ON TUESDAY NIGHT, JULY 1ST AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
The Cindy Rowe Auto Glass Pennsylvania Speedweek hits Grandview Speedway
on Tuesday July 1 as the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing
Series continues. The top 410 sprint drivers from Pennsylvania will be
joined by the 358 NASCAR Modifieds for a fans delight. Central PA is
known for having some of the best drivers in both divisions and the
opportunity to have them both on the same track on the same night is a
rare occurrence. The 410 Sprint & 358 Modified double-header will get
underway at 7:30 PM with gates opening at 5:30 PM.
The season is hitting full stride for the winged warriors of Central PA
in what has been an unpredictable season. No one driver has shown that
they are dominant this season, making the Speedweek show at Grandview
all that more important for the drivers looking to take the Speedweek
title.
As always, Fred Rahmer of Salfordville, PA will be the driver that the
field has to beat at Grandview. "Fast Freddy" is no stranger to the
high-banks as he was a two-time track champion in the modified division
and claimed 45 victories during his career. That success has translated
well for Fred in the sprint division as he has captured 8 victories in
the sprint cars to go along with his three Thunder on the Hill titles.
The last winged sprint show at Grandview found Upperco, MD ace Jeff
Shepard in victory lane after a dominating performance. "The Jet"
lowered the track record during time trials to earn the COMDIAL
Telephone Communications fast time award and went on to claim the
victory in the 35-lap A-Main. Always fast in time trial events, Shepard
looks to give Rahmer all that he can handle.
Other expected entrants for the 410 sprints include Greg Hodnett, Lance
DeWease, Brian Montieth, Mark Smith, Brian Leppo, and Chad Layton, Alan
Cole, Bob Bennett and Davey Sammons. The sprint cars format includes
time trials, qualifying events and a 35-lap A-Main that will pay $5,000
to the winner.
Also on tap that evening will be the popular 358 NASCAR modifieds. A
field of thirty invited drivers will compete in three ten lap qualifying
dashes that will determine the starting line-up for the twenty-five lap
feature event. Also a storied division in central PA, the NASCAR
modifieds are known for their close side by side action around the 1/3
mile. At Grandview, stock car racing is a "contact" sport.
Leading the modifieds at Grandview will be current point leader Jeff
Strunk. Strunk, a six-time track champion, also holds 6 victories in
Thunder on the Hill action and looks to be the man to beat once again.
Knocking on Strunk's rear bumper will be Craig VonDohren and Duane
Howard. Von Dohren is also a six-time track champion at Grandview and is
the all-time leading feature winner at the Bechtelsville oval. With
three wins this season, VonDohren is showing that he is a force once
again. Duane Howard is also no stranger to victory lane. A three-time
track champion, Howard has seen the checkered flag first three times
this season and will give VonDohren and Strunk plenty of competition.
Special invaders for this event include DIRTcar star Matt Sheppard,
Billy Pauch Jr., Rick Laubach, Mark Forte, Ryan Watt and Troy Wink.
As always, Grandview Speedway provides entertainment for the whole
family. Don't forget to check out the great, reasonably priced
concession stands or take your chances to flag down Joe the Pizza Dude
as he looks for the rowdiest fan to give a free pizza. Fans are also
invited to come out early and be part of the Inside/Out Promotion. Just
sign up at the Will Call window and you'll have an opportunity to watch
warm-ups from the fourth turn infield. It's a rare and special treat!
Gates will open at 5:30PM with racing action getting under way at
7:30PM. General admission for adults is $20, children 6-11 is $5, and
children under 6 will be admitted free. The pit fee is $25 and a NASCAR
license is not required. Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore
Road, just off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA (19505), just ten mile
north of Pottstown, PA. For more information please call Grandview
Speedway at 610-754-7688. Don't forget to visit the Thunder on the Hill
website at www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com. Grandview Speedway
operates every Saturday night, presenting a full show of NASCAR Modified
and Late Model Stock Car Racing, getting underway at 7:30 PM.
358 NASCAR Modified Qualifiers
Each group will draw for their starting positions.
Group 1
126 Jeff Strunk
R-1 Ryan Godown
44 Danny Erb
1-C Craig VonDohren
41 Shawn Reimert
107 Danny Hieber
19-U Tom Umbenhauer
976 Don Norris
8 Billy Pauch Jr
Ryan Watt
Group 2
4 Duane Howard
357 Stewart Freisen
81 Terry Meitzler
88D MeMe DeSantis
16 Jason Hamilton
19X Brad Brightbill
2 John Tschudy
69 Cliff Quinn
14 Rick Laubach
11x Mark Forte
Group 3
14 Doug Mamiller
8 Mike Gular
87 Kerry Kratz
117 Kevin Hirthler
37X Tommy Sheetz Jr
118 Sean Merkel
71 Jason Smythe
16W John Willman
4S Matt Sheppard
27 Troy Wink
Tentative Order of events
Modified Warm-ups
Sprint Warm-ups
COMDIAL Sprint Time Trials
Modified Qualifiers 10 laps
Sprint Heats 10 laps
(Possible Modified Warm-up)
Sprint B Main 10 laps
Sprint Feature 35 laps
Modified Feature 25 laps
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