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July 2, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE---THANK YOU

THUNDER ROCKS THE HILL. . . . .
CAPACITY CROWD CHEERS FRED RAHMER & DOUG MANMILLER TO VICTORY IN THUNDER ON THE HILL MID-WEEK HOLIDAY SPECIAL AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

The NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series presented still another star-studded show as the Cindy Rowe Auto Glass Pennsylvania 410 Sprint Speed Week Series and the 358 Modifieds teamed-up for a block-buster special that kicked off the Independence Holiday celebration. The crowd budged the large Grandview Speedway grandstands to watch the thirty sprint cars and thirty 358 Modifieds battle it out on the "hill" in grand style. Fred Rahmer of Salfordville, PA pocketed a hefty $5,000 for the win in the thirty-five lap sprint feature event as Doug Manmiller collected the cash for winning the 25 lap modified feature It was a great show  from start to finish as the racing was absolutely awesome.

In the COMDIAL Telephone Communications Time Trials Fred Rahmer set fast time, stopping the clocks with a time of 12.024 and collecting an additional $200. Three qualifying events were presented for the 410 Sprints with victories going to Steve Smith, Michael Carber and Greg Hodnett as the "B" victory went to Sam Schlosberg.

Twenty-four cars then took the green flag in the 35 lap Cindy Rowe Auto Glass sprint feature with Brian Leppo gunning to the early lead followed by Doug Esh and Fred Rahmer. Leppo ran to hide from the field in the early going, but on lap six, a wild mix-up with slower traffic found Robbie Stillwaggon flipping just as the leaders were charging into turn one. Second place runner Doug Esh made contact with the flipping car that pulled Nick Schlaugh into the accident. All drivers walked away uninjured with Doug Esh able to continue.

On the restart, Leppo ran to hide but now Fred Rahmer was in the runner-up spot and in the chase. Mark Smith and Lance Dewease locked-up in a battle for third, with Dewease taking the spot on lap eleven. At the front of the pack, Rahmer was closing in on Leppo as the leader approached lapped traffic. On lap sixteen, Rahmer took the lead followed by Leppo, Dewease, Mark Smith and Jeff Shepard.

By lap twenty-three, Lance Dewease was in second and closing on the leader. Jeff Shepard had a tire go flat on lap twenty-six and the yellow flag was displayed for the final time. When green flag racing resumed, Dewease made a serious run at Rahmer. But as the laps ticked by, Rahmer extended his lead. With five laps remaining, Rahmer, Dewease, Leppo, Mark Smith and Cody Darrah were the top five.

Rahmer maintained his lead to take the win with Dewease second, Brian Leppo third, Cody Darrah fourth and Greg Hodnett squeaking into the top five in the closing laps. For Rahmer, this was his ninth career Thunder victory, with his previous win taking place on June 26, 2005. On the career win list, Billy Pauch has eleven wins, Lance Dewease is a ten time winner and Rahmer is ranked third with nine.

The 358 Modifieds competed in three qualifying dashes with victories going to Danny Erb, Stewart Freisen and Kevin Hirthler taking the victories. The thirty car feature field was then called to the speedway for their 25 lap feature event. John Tschudy set the early pace with Doug Manmiller taking the lead on lap seven. Tschudy held on to second with Jason Hamilton third, Kevin Hirthler fourth and Rick Laubach fifth.

All eyes were watching deep in the pack as Duane Howard and the BPG Racing #4 were on a charge. By lap fourteen, Howard was fifth and on lap sixteen, he had advanced to fourth. Manmiller and Hamilton were leading the field and on lap seventeen, Howard moved into third. One lap later, Howard was second and chasing down Manmiller. The yellow flag was displayed on lap nineteen when Matt Sheppard spun in turn two.

With just six laps remaining, Howard was now on the rear bumper of Manmiller as green flag racing resumed. Manmiller had a flawless start and quickly pulled away to a six car length lead. As the laps ticked by, Howard slowly closed in once again on Manmiller, then the yellow was displayed on lap twenty-four when Ryan Beltz spun in turn three.

The race now came down to a two lap shootout with Manmiller on point and Howard on his rear bumper. With the green flag waiving, Manmiller once again excelled on the start to establish the lead position. With the white flag waiving, Howard once again had closed in on the leader, but just ran short of time as Manmiller dashed under the checker flag for this third Thunder on the Hill modified victory. Howard delivered an impressive second place finish with Jason Hamilton third, Kerry Kratz fourth and Rick Laubach fifth.

The MCQMRC (Montgomery County Quarter Midget Racing Club) was also on hand with more then forty cars displayed as a pre- ace activity. The thrill of a lifetime came when these young competitors had a chance to tour the Grandview Speedway. The large but friendly and kind crowd provided a big round of applause for our young future drivers.

410 Sprint Feature - - Fred Rahmer, Lance Dewease, Brian Leppo, Cody Darrah, Greg Hodnett, Mark Smith, Stevie Smith, Michael Carber, Doug Esh, Brian Montieth, Alan Cole, Bobby Howard, Jeff Shepard, Chad Layton, Todd Shaffer, Josh Weller, Ryan Taylor, Sam Schlosberg, Dave Hahn, J.R. Berry, TJ Winegartner, Jeff VanDusen, Nick Schlaugh Jr., Robbie Stillwaggon. DNQ- -Brett Schoenly, Pat Cooper, Adam Gordon, Billy Schoffstall, Mark Zimmerman, Brian Paulus. COMDIAL Fast Time- - Fred Rahmer 12.024.

358 Modified Feature- - Doug Manmiller, Duane Howard, Jason Hamilton, Kerry Kratz, Rick Laubach, Kevin Hirthler, Craig VonDohren, John Tschudy, Stewart Freisen, Ryan Godown, Billy Pauch Jr., Mike Gular, Sean Merkel, Jeff Strunk, MeMe DeSantis, Brad Missimer, Tom Umbenhauer, Shawn Reimert, Brad Brightbill, Ryan Watt, Danny Heiber, Matt Sheppard, Troy Wink, Jason Smythe, Ryan Beltz, John Willman, Danny Erb, Terry Meitzler, DNS Don Norris.

THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES REMAINING DATES FOR 2008

Wednesday, July 16 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES- - FAN FUN NIGHT 7:30 PM
11th Annual 100 Lap Traffic JAM for DIRT Modifieds & Garden State Vintage Stock Cars

Tuesday, August 12 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 7:30 PM
Grandview Thunder 5-25's Big Block Modifieds, 358 Modifieds, 600cc Sprints,  Rolling Thunder Legends, 600 Modifieds

Saturday, October 18 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 6 PM
House of Thunder Halloween Party

Grandview Thunder 5-25's URC Sprints, 358 Modifieds, ARDC Wingless Midgets, Rolling Thunder Legends, 600 Modifieds & Garden State Vintage Stock Cars, PLUS 20 Lap ARDC Wingless Midget feature from June 3 rain out.

Don't forget, Grandview Speedway will be in action every Saturday night with a program of NASCAR 358 Modifieds and Late Models getting underway at 7:30 PM. Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA, ten mile north of Pottstown. Please visit www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com  or www.grandviewspeedway.com  for more information on coming events and weekly attractions.
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June 27, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- - - - THANK YOU

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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June 23, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- - -THANK YOU

CHOICE HOTELS OFFERING SPECIAL RATES FOR PA SPRINT SPEED WEEK SERIES & URC

More then one-hundred and eighty-five Choice Hotels are offering special discounts for race fans who plan to travel to the Cindy Rowe Auto Glass Speed Week Sprint Series or fans who travel to the Rislone URC Sprint Series events. Choice Hotels in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware and Washington DC are participating in the discount offer. To get your discounted rate, call Choice Hotels at 1-800-424-6432 and be sure to ask for the LURC rate. At most locations, at least a 10% discount is being offered, however, the rate  is based on room availability.

The Cindy Rowe Auto Glass Pennsylvania Sprint Series opens at the Lincoln Speedway on Saturday, June 28 and continues at the Bedford Speedway on Sunday, June 29. The Series continues with a stop at the Grandview Speedway on Tuesday, July 1 followed by stops at Hagerstown on Wednesday, July 2, Port Royal on Thursday, July 3, Williams Grove on Friday, July 4, Port Royal on Saturday, July 5 and the Selinsgrove Speedway will close out Speed Week on Sunday, July 6.

For the Rislone URC Sprint Series, they'll be in action at the Delaware International Speedway on Saturday night, June 28. For a complete look at the URC Schedule and to find out more information on Choice Hotels, please visit www.urcsprints.com

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June 21, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE---THANK YOU

MATT SHEPPARD LANDS PBG 358 MODIFIED RIDE FOR TUESDAY, JULY 1 THUNDER ON THE HILL SPRINT & MODIFIED DOUBLE HEADER

The third race of 2008 for the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series will take place at the Grandview Speedway on Tuesday night, July 1 when the Cindy Rowe Auto Glass Pennsylvania Sprint Speed Week Series and the 358 Modifieds join forces for this always exciting holiday special event. The 410 sprints are always a thrill when they come to the "hill" and to make this show even better, the 358 modifieds will be part of the mix. In this event last year, Todd Shaffer won his first ever 410 sprint Thunder victory as Duane Howard was the winner of the 358 modified feature. Some breaking news out of the BPG Racing Camp is that Matt Sheppard of Waterloo, NY will be driving one of the BPG Racing/Chad Sinon owned modified at Grandview on Tuesday, July 1.  Sheppard was the 2007 New Egypt Speedway track champion and holds the one-lap track record at Grandview with a time of 14.635 set on August 18, 2004. Sheppard has yet to win at Grandview but he is optimistic of his chances when he storms the "hill" on July 1.

In the 410 sprint ranks, Fred Rahmer, Lance Decease, Todd Shaffer, Jeff Shepard, Alan Cole, Steve Smith and Chad Layton are some of the  expected entries and in the 358 Modified line-up, look for Duane Howard,  Jeff Strunk, Doug Manmiller, Ryan Godown, Steward Friesen, Craig VonDohren, MeMe DeSantis, Kevin Hirthler and Jason Hamilton will be the competition that Matt Sheppard will meet and greet on Tuesday, July 1st.

The 410 sprints will compete in the COMDIAL Time Trials, qualifying heats a "B" Main and a 35 lap, $5,000 to win feature event. For the 358 Modifieds, a field of twenty-eight invited entries will draw for their starting positions in three heats race events that will  determine thestarting line-up for the 25 lap 358 Modified feature.

Gates will open at 5:30 PM with race time set for 7:30 PM. Adult general admission is $20 and $5 for children 6-11. Children under the age of 6 will be admitted for free. The pit fee is $25 and a license is not required.

2008 NAPA AUTO PARTS THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES

Tuesday, July 1 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 7:30 PM
Cindy Rowe Pennsylvania Sprint Speed
Week Series 410 Sprints & 358 Modifieds

Wednesday, July 16 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES- - FAN FUN NIGHT 7:30 PM
11th Annual 100 Lap Traffic JAM for
DIRT Modifieds & Garden State Vintage Stock Cars

Tuesday, August 12 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 7:30 PM
Grandview Thunder 5-25's Big Block
Modifieds, 358 Modifieds, 600cc Sprints,
Rolling Thunder Legends, 600 Modifieds

Saturday, October 18 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 6 PM
House of Thunder Halloween Party

Grandview Thunder 5-25's URC Sprints,
358 Modifieds, ARDC Wingless Midgets, Rolling Thunder Legends, 600
Modifieds & Garden State Vintage Stock Cars

Don' forget, the Grandview Speedway is in operation each and every Saturday night through September 27 plus, a special House of Thunder Halloween Racing Party on Saturday night, October 18.

Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA (19505), just ten mile north of Pottstown, PA. More information is available by calling Grandview Speedway at 610-754-7688 or visit www.grandviewspeedway.com  (be sure to sign up for the FREE e-mail fan news). For information on the Thunder Series, please visit: www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com 

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE---THANK YOU

USAC Sprints. . . Where a little car-to-car contact never got in the way of a good race!
THREE URC TEAMS PLAN TO COMPETE IN USAC NATIONAL WINGLESS SPRINT TOUR
OPENER AT GRANDVIEW TUESDAY, JUNE 3RD

The much anticipated return of the USAC National Wingless Sprint Tour is drawing much attention with at least thirty teams currently pre-entered for the USAC Eastern Swing Opener on Tuesday night, June 3 at the Grandview Speedway. URC competitors Mark Bitner, Robbie Stillwaggon and Josh Weller have plans to compete when the wings come off at Grandview Tuesday night. All three drivers have URC wins and are very good representatives of the eastern based 360 sprint organization. While these drivers are giving up some horse-power against the 410 power-plants, racing wingless is an equalizer. Mark Bitner of Trenton, NJ has some modified experience and in the past, that has always been a big benefit for drivers going to wingless sprint car racing. Robbie Stillwaggon of Burlington, NJ owns one career URC win and is enjoying a great start to the URC season, currently ranked fifth in the season long point chase. Josh Weller of Mertztown, PA is a one time winner with URC  and that win came at the Grandview Speedway. This is a home town crowd for Weller so he's looking for a great showing as well.

There is no doubt that the winged 410 sprints are always fast and furious at the Grandview Speedway, but for some real wheel banging, slide jobs and an occasional bounce off the wall, the USAC wingless sprints are always a thrill. One year later and the crowd is still buzzing about last years USAC show at Grandview where Levi Jones of Olney, IL was the winner driving the Tony Stewart owned sprint car entry.

Lucas Wolfe of Mechanicsburg, PA was the 2007 Thunder on the Hill Racing Series champion and he'll be running the Grandview USAC show in chase of a repeat Thunder Series title. Fast Freddie Rahmer and Billy Pauch along with Billy Pauch Jr will be looking to  bring home the win as well.

So plan on it now and be at Grandview Speedway on Tuesday night, June 3. Gates will open at 5 PM with race time for 7:30 PM. General admission tickets are $25 for adults, $5 for children 6-11 and children under the age of 6 will be admitted for free. The pit fee is $30 and a Grandview license is not required. This event is the second race of 2008 for the  NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series.

GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY USAC NATIONAL WINGLESS SPRINT TOUR PRE-ENTRIES

Billy Pauch/Frenchtown, NJ
Fred Rahmer/Salfordsville, PA
Lucas Wolfe/Mechanicsburg, PA
Daron Clayton/Sikeston, MO---Owner: R&B Racing
Chad Boat/Phoenix, AZ---Owner: Billy Boat Motorsports
Billy Pauch Jr/Frenchtown, NJ
Cole Whitt/Riverside, CA---Owner: Keith Kunz Motorsports
Tracy Hines/Newcastle, IN--Owner: Tony Stewart Racing
Levi Jones/Olney, IL- - Owner: Tony Stewart Racing
Brady Short/Bedford, IN--Owner: Short Racing
Brad Sweet/Grass Valley, CA---Owner: Kasey Kahne Racing
Darren Hagen/Riverside, CA- - -Keith Kunz Motorsports
Brad Kuhn/Avon/IN- - Owner: 2B Racing/RWB Motorsports
Jerry Coons Jr/Tucson, AZ ---Owner: Dynamics, INC/Hoffman Auto Racing
Dustin Morgan/Owasso, OK
Brady Bacon, Broken Arrow, OK--Owner: Kasey Kahne Racing
Chris Windam/Canton, IL
Tom Meseraull/San Jose, CA---Owner: R&B Racing
Hunter Schuerenberg/Sikeston, MO--Owner: Triple Crown Racing
Damian Gardner/Concord, CA
Brett Melencern/Sioux Falls, SD
Josh Spencer/Kokomo, IN
Shane Cottle/Kokomo, IN
Steve Buckwalter/Barto, PA
Mark Bitner/Trenton, NJ
J.R. Berry/
Josh Weller/Mertztown, PA
Dave Darland/Concord, IN
Bobby Ream Jr/CA (13)
Robbie Stillwaggon/Burlington, NJ

Don' forget, the Grandview Speedway is in operation each and every Saturday night through September 27 plus, a special House of Thunder Halloween Racing Party on Saturday night, October 18. Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA (19505), just ten mile north of Pottstown, PA. More information is available by calling Grandview Speedway at 610- 754-7688 or visit www.grandviewspeedway.com  (be sure to sign up for the FREE e-mail fan news). For information on the Thunder Series, please visit: www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com


2008 NAPA AUTO PARTS THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES

Tuesday, June 3 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 7:30 PM
USAC National Wingless Sprint Tour & ARDC Wingless Midgets

Tuesday, July 1 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 7:30 PM
Cindy Rowe Pennsylvania Sprint Speed Week Series 410 Sprints & 358 Modifieds

Wednesday, July 16 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES- - FAN FUN NIGHT 7:30 PM
11th Annual 100 Lap Traffic JAM for DIRT Modifieds & Garden State Vintage Stock Cars

Tuesday, August 12 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 7:30 PM
Grandview Thunder 5-25's Big Block
Modifieds, 358 Modifieds, 600cc Sprints,
Rolling Thunder Legends, 600 Modifieds

Saturday, October 18 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 6 PM
House of Thunder Halloween Party

Grandview Thunder 5-25's URC Sprints, 358 Modifieds, ARDC Wingless Midgets, Rolling Thunder Legends, 600
Modifieds & Garden State Vintage Stock Cars

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Photo submitted by Ace Lane/Bob Miller

May 31, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE---THANK YOU

Kyle McGowan Named Junior Announcer For USAC Show at Grandview Tuesday, June 3


The Thunder on the Hill Racing Series continues to work at making their racing program more interactive with the race fans and what could be better then to kickoff their Junior Announcers Program of 2008 on Tuesday, June 3rd when the USAC wingless sprint cars come to Grandview Speedway. Fifteen year old Kyle McGowan of Fair Lawn, NJ approached Thunder Series Organizer Bob Miller at a recent off season racing activity and asked about the chance of announcing at one of the popular Thunder Shows of 2008. Miller was quick to agree so Tuesday night, June 3rd, you'll hear this "announcer of the future" call some of the wild racing action expected to take place on the hill in Bechtelsville, PA.

Kyle is a fourth generation flagger, best know for his hours of flag waiving behind the flag stand at Wall Stadium. As far as Kyle can remember, he's been flagging behind the starters stand for at least five years, with hopes of actually one day aspiring to the official starters stand. Flagging is a passion for Kyle, as is announcing, helping on race cars and perhaps one day, actually building race cars.

"I encourage younger kids and kids my age to get involved in auto racing, because one you get involved, you are not going to want to turn back", commented McGowan. At the very young age of fifteen, McGowan is very knowledgeable of the sport, both asphalt and dirt. Racing has been his life and he's building his life around racing. And why not, his father if the flagman for the ATQMRA and Kyle has a brother that part of the NEMA staff. As for the USAC drivers in tonight's field, Kyle's favorite is Levi Jones but his overall favorite driver is Tony Stewart.

Please join me and welcome Kyle McGowan to the microphone of the Grandview Speedway on Tuesday night, June 3rd at the Grandview Speedway. Kyle would like to thank the staff of the Thunder on the Hill Racing Series for giving him this opportunity to live his dream.

This opportunity is open to one and all. For more information on how you may participate, contact Donna Miller by calling 215-860-5631.



And don't forget, Tuesday, June 3rd the USAC National Wingless Sprint Tour eastern swing will take place at the Grandview Speedway. Gates open at 5 PM with race time set for 7:30 PM. The USAC wingless sprints have competed in seven events so far in 2008 with Shane Cottle and Levi Jones both winning two event. Single race winners in 2008 include Darren Hagen, Tracy Hines and Tanner Swanson. In the USAC wingless sprint point chase, Levi Jones is the point leader with 300 points followed by Brady Bacon with 280 point, Cole Whitt with 274, Tracy Hines is fourth with 261 points as Darren Hagen rounds out the top five with 260 points. Making up the top ten are Jerry Coons, Shane Cottle, Dave Darland, Brady Short and Brad Sweet.

On Tuesday night, June 3, gates will open at 5 PM with race time for 7:30 PM. General admission tickets are $25 for adults, $5 for children 6-11 and children under the age of 6 will be admitted for free. The pit fee is $30 and a Grandview license is not required.

GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY USAC NATIONAL WINGLESS SPRINT TOUR PRE-ENTRIES

Billy Pauch/Frenchtown, NJ

Fred Rahmer/Salfordsville, PA

Lucas Wolfe/Mechanicsburg, PA

Daron Clayton/Sikeston, MO---Owner: R&B Racing

Chad Boat/Phoenix, AZ---Owner: Billy Boat Motorsports

Billy Pauch Jr/Frenchtown, NJ

Cole Whitt/Riverside, CA---Owner: Keith Kunz Motorsports

Tracy Hines/Newcastle, IN--Owner: Tony Stewart Racing

Levi Jones/Olney, IL- - Owner: Tony Stewart Racing

Brady Short/Bedford, IN--Owner: Short Racing

Brad Sweet/Grass Valley, CA---Owner: Kasey Kahne Racing

Darren Hagen/Riverside, CA- - -Keith Kunz Motorsports

Brad Kuhn/Avon/IN- - Owner: 2B Racing/RWB Motorsports

Jerry Coons Jr/Tucson, AZ ---Owner: Dynamics, INC/Hoffman Auto Racing

Dustin Morgan/Owasso, OK

Brady Bacon, Broken Arrow, OK--Owner: Kasey Kahne Racing

Chris Windam/Canton, IL

Tom Meseraull/San Jose, CA---Owner: R&B Racing

Hunter Schuerenberg/Sikeston, MO--Owner: Triple Crown Racing

Damian Gardner/Concord, CA

Brett Melencern/Sioux Falls, SD

Josh Spencer/Kokomo, IN

Shane Cottle/Kokomo, IN

Steve Buckwalter/Barto, PA

Mark Bitner/Trenton, NJ

J.R. Berry/

Josh Weller/Mertztown, PA

Dave Darland/Concord, IN

Bobby Ream Jr/ Glendale, AZ

Robbie Stillwaggon/Burlington, NJ

2008 NAPA AUTO PARTS THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES

Tuesday, June 3 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 7:30 PM

USAC National Wingless Sprint Tour & ARDC Wingless Midgets


Tuesday, July 1 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 7:30 PM

Cindy Rowe Pennsylvania Sprint Speed Week Series 410 Sprints & 358 Modifieds

Wednesday, July 16 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES- - FAN FUN NIGHT 7:30 PM

11th Annual 100 Lap Traffic JAM for DIRT Modifieds & Garden State Vintage Stock Cars

Tuesday, August 12 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 7:30 PM

Grandview Thunder 5-25’s Big Block Modifieds, 358 Modifieds, 600cc Sprints,

Rolling Thunder Legends, 600 Modifieds


Saturday, October 18 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 6 PM

House of Thunder Halloween Party

Grandview Thunder 5-25’s URC Sprints, 358 Modifieds, ARDC Wingless Midgets, Rolling Thunder Legends, 600 Modifieds & Garden State Vintage Stock Cars


Don' forget, the Grandview Speedway is in operation each and every Saturday night through September 27 plus, a special House of Thunder Halloween Racing Party on Saturday night, October 18.

Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA (19505), just ten mile north of Pottstown, PA. More information is available by calling Grandview Speedway at 610-754-7688 or visit www.grandviewspeedway.com  (be sure to sign up for the FREE e-mail fan news). For information on the Thunder Series, please visit: www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com

USAC NATIONAL WINGLESS SPRINT TOUR

Top 10 In POINT STANDINGS PRIOR TO JUNE 3, 2008

300 Levi Jones

280 Brady Bacon

274 Cole Whitt

261 Tracy Hines

260 Darren Hagen

243 Jerry Coons Jr.

242 Shane Cottle

220 Dave Darland

209 Brady Short

202 Brad Sweet

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE----THANK YOU

Thunder on the Hill Presents. . . .
The One to See. . . . . .
USAC NATIONAL WINGLESS SPRINT TOUR HEADS EAST, FIRST STOP IS GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY TUESDAY, JUNE 3

The top drivers of the USAC National Wingless Sprint Tour will invade the Grandview Speedway on Tuesday night, June 3. This event will be the second race of the 2008 NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series. In 2007, USAC made their first visit to Grandview and the show was an absolute crowd pleaser. Sprint cars at Grandview always provide a thrill but when you take the wings off and add the name USAC to the event, you're in for one great show. Passing is standard, slide jobs are common and the occasional bounce off the wall just further enhances a visit by the USAC wingless sprints. Drivers from at least nine states have pre-entered the Tuesday, June 3 USAC wingless sprint show that will  also find the very popular ARDC Wingless Midgets on the program. Drivers from Missouri, Arizona, California, Indiana, Illinois, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Pennsylvania and New Jersey will make the trip to Grandview Speedway on Tuesday night, June 3rd.

The USAC sprint cars will time trial then complete in a series of qualifying heat race events, all leading up to the thirty lap  feature event. For the ever-popular ARDC Wingless Midgets, heats races and a "B" Main will determine the starting field for their twenty lap feature event. Andy Martin was the ARDC feature winner at Grandview on May 21, taking the victory after a  wild last lap involving Billy Pauch Jr and Steve Buckwalter. Both Pauch and Buckwalter will return to Grandview action on Tuesday, June 3 and once again, both plan to be in a close contest for the win.

Local drivers planning to battle the invading USAC elite are Billy Pauch, the winningest driver in Thunder on the Hill history along with Billy Pauch Jr., who will be doing double duty. Fred Rahmer of Salfordsville, PA will take the wing off his 410 sprint car to chase his first ever USAC victory. Tony Stewart owned entries include Tracy Hines of Newcastle, IN and Levi Jones of Olney, IL. Jones won the Grandview Thunder USAC show in 2007. Kasey Kahne will also field two cars, one driven by Brad  Sweet of Grass Valley, CA and the other driven by Brady Bacon of Broken Arrow, CA. Billy Boat Motorsports (a name very familiar to wingless sprint car racing) will have Chad Boat of Phoenix,  AZ behind the wheel.

The Modern Day Cowboy Daron Clayton of Sikeston, MO has entered the Grandview USAC show. Last year, Clayton put on a show all by himself until a flip down the homestretch ended his night of racing. Cole Whitt of Riverside, CA, Jerry Coons Jr of Tucson, AZ , Josh Spencer of Kokomo, IN, Damian Gardner of Concord, CA are just some of the pre-entries.

On Tuesday night, June 3, gates will open at 5 PM with race time for 7:30 PM. General admission tickets are $25 for adults, $5 for children 6-11 and children under the age of 6 will be admitted for free. The pit fee is $30 and a Grandview license is not required.

GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY USAC NATIONAL WINGLESS SPRINT TOUR PRE-ENTRIES

Billy Pauch/Frenchtown, NJ
Fred Rahmer/Salfordsville, PA
Daron Clayton/Sikeston, MO---Owner: R&B Racing
Chad Boat/Phoenix, AZ---Owner: Billy Boat Motorsports
Billy Pauch Jr/Frenchtown, NJ
Cole Whitt/Riverside, CA---Owner: Keith Kunz Motorsports
Tracy Hines/Newcastle, IN--Owner: Tony Stewart Racing
Levi Jones/Olney, IL- - Owner: Tony Stewart Racing
Brady Short/Bedford, IN--Owner: Short Racing
Brad Sweet/Grass Valley, CA---Owner: Kasey Kahne Racing
Darren Hagen/Riverside, CA- - -Keith Kunz Motorsports
Brad Kuhn/Avon/IN- - Owner: 2B Racing/RWB Motorsports
Jerry Coons Jr/Tucson, AZ ---Owner: Dynamics, INC/Hoffman Auto Racing
Dustin Morgan/Owasso, OK
Brady Bacon, Broken Arrow, OK--Owner: Kasey Kahne Racing
Chris Windam/Canton, IL
Tom Meseraull/San Jose, CA---Owner: R&B Racing
Hunter Schuerenberg/Sikeston, MO--Owner: Triple Crown Racing
Damian Gardner/Concord, CA
Brett Melencern/Sioux Falls, SD
Josh Spencer/Kokomo, IN
Shane Cottle/Kokomo, IN
Steve Buckwalter/Barto, PA
Mark Bitner/Trenton, NJ
J.R. Berry/

2008 NAPA AUTO PARTS THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES

Tuesday, June 3 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 7:30 PM
USAC National Wingless Sprint Tour & ARDC Wingless Midgets

Tuesday, July 1 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 7:30 PM
Cindy Rowe Pennsylvania Sprint Speed Week Series 410 Sprints & 358 Modifieds

Wednesday, July 16 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES- - FAN FUN NIGHT 7:30 PM
11th Annual 100 Lap Traffic JAM for DIRT Modifieds & Garden State Vintage Stock Cars

Tuesday, August 12 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 7:30 PM
Grandview Thunder 5-25's Big Block Modifieds, 358 Modifieds, 600cc Sprints, Rolling Thunder Legends, 600 Modifieds

Saturday, October 18 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 6 PM
House of Thunder Halloween Party

Grandview Thunder 5-25's URC Sprints, 358 Modifieds, ARDC Wingless Midgets, Rolling Thunder Legends, 600 Modifieds & Garden State Vintage Stock Cars

Don' forget, the Grandview Speedway is in operation each andevery Saturday night through September 27 plus, a special House of Thunder Halloween Racing Party on Saturday night, October 18.

Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA (19505), just ten mile north of Pottstown,  PA.More information is available by calling Grandview Speedway at610-754-7688 or visit www.grandviewspeedway.com  (be sure to sign up for the FREE e-mail fan news). For information on the Thunder Series, please visit: www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE---THANK YOU

NEW TRACK RECORD ESTABLISHED. . . .
JEFF SHEPARD POCKETS $5,200 IN THUNDER ON THE HILL SERIES OPENER WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT GRANDVIEW
ANDY MARTIN WIN ARDC FEATURE AFTER BUCKWALTER & PAUCH JR MAKE
CONTACT ON FINAL LAP

With bad weather in the area, the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series beat the odds and presented their eightieth event in the nineteen season open at the Grandview Speedway on Wednesday night. On  the program was the popular 410 sprints competing in the opening event of the 2nd Annual Keystone Cup Sprint Series. The finely prepared speedway delivered some high speed racing with three different drivers breaking the six year standing, one lap track record. Lucas Wolfe was the first to break the record and several cars later, Todd Shaffer delivered the same time as Wolfe. But it was Jeff Shepard driving the ZEMCO sprint car who established the new time of 11.433. The prior track record was 11.533, established in 2002 by Sean Michael who at the time was driving the ZEMCO sprinter. In the 35 lap sprint car feature, Shepard was the class of the field to earn the win and the $5,000 payday. Shepard earned an additional  $200 from COMDIAL Telephone Communication for setting fast time of the night.

A field of twenty-eight 410 sprints took part in the event that started about one hour late due to a late afternoon rain storm. The additional moisture made the track extremely fast with Shepard not on setting fast time, but establishing a new track record. In the three qualifying heat race events, Davey Sammons, Ryan Taylor and Brian Leppo were winners as the B- Main event victory went to Stevie Smith.

In the 35 lap Keystone Cup feature event, Jeff Shepard started on the pole and ran to hide from the rest of the field. Lucas Wolfe and Todd Shaffer were in the chase as Daryn Pittman and Brian Paulus moved in on the front runners. Wolfe and Pittman caught Shepard in lapped traffic and a battle for the lead was shaping up. On lap eight, the red flag was displayed  when Paulus flipped after making contact with the fourth turn wall.

On the restart, Shepard once again had clear sailing to maintain the top spot. By lap seventeen, the race for the lead was very interesting as Shepard, Wolfe and Pittman were racing under a blanket for the top spot. On lap twenty, Pittman moved into second but one lap later, Wolfe regained the runner-up spot. Suddenly, Fred Rahmer was in the chase, running in fourth with Stevie Smith in fifth.

A yellow flag was displayed on lap twenty-two for Lance Dewease who stopped in turn four. On the restart, Shepard again held command with Wolfe and Pittman continuing their battle. The final yellow of the race came out on lap twenty-four when Matthew Reed came to a stop.

When green flag racing resumed, Shepard was again clearly in command followed by Wolfe, Pittman, Rahmer and Smith. In the closing laps, Shepard came up on lapped traffic and now Wolfe, Pittman and Rahmer were within striking distance. With two laps to go, the top four was again racing under a blanket. With Shepard in the lead, Pittman made the move to pass Wolfe but ran short of time to challenge for the win.

Using the lapped traffic to his advantage, Jeff Shepard drove a flawless final two laps to take the win, his second career Thunder on the Hill feature victory. Pittman finished second followed by Lucas Wolfe, Fred Rahmer and Stevie Smith.

The ARDC Wingless Midgets brought a strong field thirty-two cars with heat race victories going to Scott Zipp, Brett Arndt and Steve Buckwalter as the B Main event was won by Bob Goerner. In the feature event, Scott Zipp was the early race leader, but on lap five, Andy Martin was in the hunt for the lead, racing in second and challenging for the lead. By lap eight, Billy Pauch Jr. was in contention and battling with Martin for second.

By the halfway point of the race, Zipp, Martin and Pauch were in an all out fight for the top spot. On lap eleven, Pauch took the lead only to give back the top spot to Martin. Steve Buckwalter was now in the thick of the battle, racing in third on lap twelve. By lap fifteen, Buckwalter was second as he was mixing it up for the lead with Pauch and Martin. With just two laps remaining, Pauch and Buckwalter were racing flatout, swapping the lead lead with each turn. On the final lap, and after some thrilling moves, Buckwalter and Pauch tangled in turn three,  with Pauch taking a wild flip in turn four. Pauch did walk away from the accident as Buckwalter pulled into victory lane. 

Steve Buckwalter celebrated in victory lane, only later to be informed that ARDC would take the win and award it to Andy Martin.   Martin took the win followed  Nick Wean, Ryan Smith,  Drew Heistand and Brett Arndt.   Making up the top ten were Brett Arndt, Randy Monroe, Jr., Stephanie Stevens, Zack Martini, A.J. Ernesto.

KEYSTONE CUP SPRINT SERIES 35 LAP FEATURE FINISH: Jeff Shepard, Daryn Pittman, Lucas Wolfe, Fred Rahmer, Stevie Smith, Brian Leppo, Greg Hodnett, Chad Layton, Alan Krimes, Todd Shaffer, Brian Montieth, Jason Sides, Mark Smith, Alan Cole, Michael Carber, Paul McMahon, Ryan Taylor, Sam Schlosberg, Matthew Reed, Lance Dewease, Dave Hahn, Brian Paulus, Craig Keel, Davey Sammons.

2008 NAPA AUTO PARTS THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES

Tuesday, June 3 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 7:30 PM
USAC National Wingless Sprint Tour & ARDC Wingless Midgets

Tuesday, July 1 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 7:30 PM
Cindy Rowe Pennsylvania Sprint Speed Week Series 410 Sprints & 358 Modifieds

Wednesday, July 16 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES- - FAN FUN NIGHT 7:30 PM
11th Annual 100 Lap Traffic JAM for DIRT Modifieds & Garden State Vintage Stock Cars

Tuesday, August 12 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 7:30 PM
Grandview Thunder 5-25's Big Block Modifieds, 358 Modifieds, 600cc Sprints, Rolling Thunder Legends, 600 Modifieds

Saturday, October 18 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 6 PM
House of Thunder Halloween Party

Grandview Thunder 5-25's URC Sprints, 358 Modifieds, ARDC Wingless Midgets, Rolling Thunder Legends, 600
Modifieds & Garden State Vintage Stock Cars

Don' forget, the Grandview Speedway is in operation each and every Saturday night through September 27 plus, a special House of Thunder Halloween Racing Party on Saturday night, October 18.

Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA (19505), just ten mile north of Pottstown, PA. More information is available by calling Grandview Speedway at 610-754-7688 or visit www.grandviewspeedway.com  (be sure to sign up for the FREE e-mail fan news). For information on the Thunder Series, please visit:  www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com

Coming up on Saturday May 31st will be Arnold's Kart Center of Oaks, PA Night featuring the NASCAR 358 Modifieds, Late Models and the new Speedsters. Racing will start at 7:30 p.m.

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THUNDER SERIES TO OPEN WITH KEYSTONE CUP SPRINT SERIES WEDNESDAY, MAY 21. . .
USAC WINGLESS SPRINTS INVADE THE HILL ON TUESDAY NIGHT, JUNE 3. . . . . . .

The 19th season of Thunder on the Hill will open on Wednesday night, May 21 with the opening event of the 2nd Annual Keystone Cup 410 Sprint Series. The best of central Pennsylvania's 410 sprit car racers will take part in the five race series, taking place over the Memorial Day holiday week. Grandview will host the opening Keystone Cup event with the series moving on to Williams Grove, Lincoln, Selinsgrove and the Port Royal Speedway. Time trials will open the show at 7:30 PM followed by a series of qualifying events all leading up to the $5,000 to win, 35 lap feature event. Also on the program will be the very popular ARDC Wingless Midgets, competing in a series of qualifying events and a twenty lap  feature. Gates will open at Grandview Speedway on Wednesday night, May 21 at 5 PM with race time set for 7:30 PM.

Defending Keystone Cup Series Champion Fred Rahmer of Salfordsville, PA is a top contender for the win at Grandview. Rahmer is third on the all time Thunder on the Hill career win list with eight victories and a four time Thunder on the Hill Series Champion. Along with Rahmer, look for Stevie Smith, Greg Hodnett, Mark Smith, Keith Kauffman, Lance Dewease. Todd Shaffer, Alan Cole, Sean Michael and Michael Carber just to name a few.

On Tuesday night, June 3rd, the USAC National Wingless Sprint Series will invade Grandview Speedway. Local favorites Fred Rahmer and Billy auch will take on the nationally known favorites of wingless sprint car racing. The list of pre-entries includes defending winner Levi Jones of Olney, IL, Tracy Hines of Newcastle, IN, Brady Bacon of Broken Arrow, OK, Daeren Hagen of Riverside, CA, Jerry Coons Jr of Tuscon, AZ, Shane Cottle of Kokomo, IN, Tom Meseraull of San Hose,CA, Chad Boat of Phoenix, AZ, Brady Short of Bedford, IN and last years crowd thriller, Daron Clayton of Sikeston,   MO. Along with the USAC Wingless sprints, the popular ARDC Wingless Midgets will also be on the program.

Advance tickets for the Wednesday, May 21st Keystone Cup 410 sprint  series event at Grandview Speedway are now on sale. Adult admission tickets are $20, children 6-11 are $5 and under the age of six will be admitted for free. You may reserve your tickets by calling 215-860-5631. Tickets for the June 3rd USAC show are also on sale by calling the same number or visit us at www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com. 

2008 NAPA AUTO PARTS THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES

Wednesday, May 21 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 7:30 PM
Keystone Cup 410 Sprint Series & ARDC Wingless Midgets

Tuesday, June 3 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 7:30 PM
USAC National Wingless Sprint Tour & ARDC Wingless Midgets

Tuesday, July 1 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 7:30 PM
Cindy Rowe Pennsylvania Sprint Speed Week Series 410 Sprints & 358 Modifieds

Wednesday, July 16 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES- - FAN FUN NIGHT 7:30 PM
11th Annual 100 Lap Traffic JAM for DIRT Modifieds & Garden State Vintage Stock Cars

Tuesday, August 12 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 7:30 PM
Grandview Thunder 5-25's Big Block Modifieds, 358 Modifieds, 600cc Sprints, Rolling Thunder Legends, 600 Modifieds

Saturday, October 18 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 6 PM

House of Thunder Halloween Party

Grandview Thunder 5-25's URC Sprints, 358 Modifieds, ARDC Wingless Midgets, Rolling Thunder Legends, 600  Modifieds & Garden State Vintage Stock Cars

Don' forget, the Grandview Speedway is in operation each and every Saturday night through September 27 plus, a special House of Thunder Halloween Racing Party on Saturday night, October 18. Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA (19505), just ten mile north of Pottstown, PA. More information is available by calling Grandview Speedway at 610-754-7688 or visit www.grandviewspeedway.com  (be sure to sign up for the FREE e- ail fan news). For information on the Thunder Series, please visit: www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com

Coming up on Saturday May 31st will be Arnold's Kart Center of Oaks, PA Night featuring the NASCAR 358 Modifieds, Late Models and the new Speedsters. Racing will start at 7:30 p.m.

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May 11, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE---THANK YOU

THUNDER SERIES OF 2008 TO OPEN 19TH SEASON AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY WEDNESDAY, MAY 21 KEYSTONE CUP 410 SPRINTS & ARDC WINGLESS MIDGETS TO OPEN SERIES

The NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series will begin their  nineteenth season with the opening event of the 2nd Annual Keystone Cup 410 Sprint Series. The best of central Pennsylvania's 410 sprit car racers will take part in the five race series, taking place over the Memorial Day holiday week. Grandview will host the opening Keystone Cup  event with the series moving on to Williams Grove, Lincoln, Selinsgrove and the Port Royal Speedway. Time trials will open the show at 7:30 PM followed by a series of qualifying events all leading up to the $5,000 to win, 35 lap feature event. Also on the program will be the very popular ARDC Wingless Midgets, competing in a series of qualifying events and a twenty lap  feature. Gates will open at Grandview Speedway on Wednesday night, May 21 at 5 PM with race time set for 7:30 PM.

Defending Keystone Cup Series Champion Fred Rahmer of Salfordsville, PA is a top contender for the win at Grandview. Rahmer is third on the all time Thunder on the Hill career win list with eight victories and a four time Thunder on the Hill Series Champion. Along with Rahmer, look for Stevie Smith, Greg Hodnett, Mark Smith, Keith Kauffman, Lance Dewease. Todd Shaffer, Alan Cole, Sean Michael and Michael Carber just to name a few.

Just for the fans, plan on the return of the popular Inside/Out  Promotion, where fans will have an opportunity to watch the pre-race warm-up sessions from the fourth turn infield. Fans who purchase advance tickets will have the first option to take part in the program.Sign-up at the main gate as this fan activity is absolutely free. The  Inside/Out promotion is being brought to you by COMDIAL Telephone Communications, a long time support and friend of the Thunder Series and the thousands of fans who follow the series. Advance tickets for the Wednesday, May 21st Keystone Cup 410 sprint series event at Grandview Speedway are now on sale. Adult admission tickets are $20, children 6-11 are $5 and under the age of six will be admitted for free. The Pit Fee is $25 and a license is not required. Advance grandstand tickets may be purchased by sending your check or money order made Payable to Grandview Speedway, Thunder Series 2008 129 Mill Pond Place  Langhorne, PA 19047. For more information, call 215-754-7688 and take the Thunder on the Hill option.

2008 NAPA AUTO PARTS THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES

Wednesday, May 21 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 7:30 PM
Keystone Cup 410 Sprint Series & ARDC Wingless Midgets

Tuesday, June 3 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 7:30 PM
USAC National Wingless Sprint Tour & ARDC Wingless Midgets

Tuesday, July 1 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 7:30 PM
Cindy Rowe Pennsylvania Sprint Speed Week Series
410 Sprints & 358 Modifieds

Wednesday, July 16 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES- - FAN FUN NIGHT 7:30 PM
11th Annual 100 Lap Traffic JAM for DIRT Modifieds & Garden State Vintage Stock Cars

Tuesday, August 12 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 7:30 PM
Grandview Thunder 5-25's Big Block Modifieds, 358 Modifieds, 600cc Sprints,  Rolling Thunder Legends, 600 Modifieds

Saturday, October 18 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 6 PM
House of Thunder Halloween Party

Grandview Thunder 5-25's URC Sprints, 358
Modifieds, ARDC Wingless Midgets, Rolling Thunder Legends, 600 Modifieds & Garden State Vintage Stock Cars

Don' forget, the Grandview Speedway is in operation each and every
Saturday night through September 27 plus, a special House of Thunder
Halloween Racing Party on Saturday night, October 18. Grandview
Speedway is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100 in
Bechtelsville, PA (19505), just ten mile north of Pottstown, PA. More
information is available by calling Grandview Speedway at 610-754-7688
or visit www.grandviewspeedway.com ( be sure to sign up for the FREE
e-mail fan news). For information on the Thunder Series, please visit:
www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com

April 6, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- - -THANK YOU

GRANDVIEW THUNDER SHUFFLES 5-25'S DATE FROM AUGUST 19 TO TUESDAY, AUGUST 12

In an effort to avoid a race date conflict, Bruce Rogers and Bob Miller, organizers of the Thunder on the Hill Racing Series at  Grandview Speedway are cooperating with the Williams Grove Speedway as they present the Ollie's 360 Challenge on Tuesday night, August 19. "I've been in contact with the management of Williams Grove since early January and we knew there was a possibility of a date conflict for the Kasey Kahne Foundation event", commented Miller. "Now that the Grove date is set, we are glad to shuffle the Grandview Thunder 5-25's date to Tuesday, August 12th". This is a win-win for all involved and it demonstrates support from the local racing community to the success of the Kasey Kahne Foundation event.

The Tuesday, August 12th Grandview Thunder 5-25's will carry the same format but showcase the Big Block Modifieds, 358 Modifieds, 600 Sprints,  600 Modifieds and the Rolling Thunder Legends. This features only format has always been a fan favorite show with more then one-hundred race cars turning out for the event. The endless hours of qualifying  for a five division event are eliminated as the first of five twenty-five lap feature events will open the show promptly at 7:30 PM. Gates on race night will open at 5 PM.

The 2008 Thunder on the Hill Racing Series sponsored by NAPA Auto Parts will present opening night of their nineteenth season on Wednesday, May 21 with the Keystone Cup 410 Sprint Car Series plus the popular ARDC Wingless Midgets. This event will  mark the eightieth event in Thunder on the Hill history.


2008 NAPA AUTO PARTS THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES

Wednesday, May 21 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 7:30 PM Keystone Cup 410 Sprint Series & ARDC Wingless
Midgets

Tuesday, June 3 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 7:30 PM
USAC National Wingless Sprint Tour & ARDC Wingless Midgets

Tuesday, July 1 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 7:30 PM
Cindy Rowe Pennsylvania Sprint Speed Week Series 410 Sprints & 358 Modifieds

Wednesday, July 16 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES- - FAN FUN NIGHT 7:30 PM
11th Annual 100 Lap Traffic JAM for DIRT Modifieds & Garden State Vintage Stock Cars

Tuesday, August 12 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 7:30 PM
Grandview Thunder 5-25's Big Block Modifieds, 358 Modifieds, 600cc Sprints, Rolling Thunder Legends, 600 Modifieds

Saturday, October 18 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 6 PM
House of Thunder Halloween Party

Grandview Thunder 5-25's URC Sprints, 358 Modifieds, ARDC Wingless Midgets, Rolling Thunder Legends, 600 Modifieds & Garden State Vintage Stock Cars


2008 is shaping up to be a great year for Grandview Speedway. The one-third mile high banked clay oval speedway offers great family fun, exciting racing, affordable admission prices, FREE Parking, and as always, you're invited to bring your own goodies or enjoy the low priced food and beverages available at the speedway concessions. After the races, the entire family is invited to enter the pit area to meet the drivers and crew members for photos and autographs. Enjoy this low cost evening for the entire family.

Don' forget, the Grandview Speedway is in operation each and every Saturday night through September 27 plus, a special House of Thunder  Halloween Racing Party on Saturday night, October 18. Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA (19505), just ten mile north of Pottstown, PA. More information is available by calling Grandview Speedway at 610-754-7688 or visit www.grandviewspeedway.com  (be sure to sign up for the FREE e-mail fan news). For information on the Thunder Series, please visit:  www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE---THANK YOU

Roundtable Girls Coming to Thunder on the Hill. . . . . .
THUNDER SERIES TO OPEN 19TH SEASON WITH KEYSTONE CUP 410 SPRINT SERIES WEDNESDAY, MAY 21

The nineteenth season of the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series will return to the Grandview Speedway in  Bechtelsville, PA and the Series opener is set for Wednesday night, May 21. On the program will be the Keystone Cup 410 Sprint Championship, a 35 lap $5,000 to win contest. Also on the race card will be the popular ARDC Wingless Midgets. Gates will open at 5 PM with qualifying getting underway at 7:30 PM. Grandview Speedway will host the opening event of the Keystone Cup Sprint Championship Series that will continue at Williams Grove, Lincoln, Port Royal and the Selinsgrove Speedway. Fred Rahmer, Greg Hodnett, Todd Shaffer, Chad Layton, Michael Carber, Niki Young and Alan Cole are just a few of the 410 stars planning to run the series.

With plenty of high speed racing action planned for the 2008 Thunder Series, this popular mid-week Series continues to offer fun for the fans as well. Racers Roundtable, a locally produced racing-themed show  located on the dial at 90.3 FM, will be visible at all the Thunder Shows as they introduce the Roundtable Girls. The Roundtable Girls will be visible throughout the grandstand area, giving away special prizes and of course, their presence will certainly "dress up" the always fun victory lane ceremonies.

Racers Roundtable features local racing personalities and an occasional national guest that airs from 6 to 8 PM every Sunday. Racer and radio  veteran Pete Knappenberger hosts the show along with PA 305 Sprint driver Johnny Hagen, racing columnist Ernie Saxton who will provide insight into the world of motor sports and Barry Angstadt, columnist for AARN, will be part of the  show adding focus on the numerous small car divisions.

The Wednesday, May 21 Keystone Cup Sprint Championship Series event will mark the eightieth Thunder show in the nineteen year history of Thunder on the Hill. The Series will continue on Tuesday night, June 3 with the return of the USAC National Wingless Sprint Tour and yes, Fred  Rahmer of Salfordsville, PA will be in the field along with Billy Pauch, driving the ZEMCO sprinter.

18 years of Thunder History/79 Events/ More than $2.7 million dollars in payout
 

19th Season - - -2008 Race Dates

Wednesday, May 21 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 7:30 PM 410 Sprints & ARDC Wingless Midgets

Tuesday, June 3 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 7:30 PM USAC National Wingless Sprint Tour & ARDC
Wingless Midgets

Tuesday, July 1 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 7:30  PM Cindy Rowe Pennsylvania Sprint Speed Week Series
410 Sprints & 358 Modifieds

Wednesday, July 16 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES- - FAN FUN NIGHT 7:30 PM 11th Annual 100 Lap Traffic JAM for DIRT Modifieds & Garden State Vintage Stock Cars

Tuesday, August 19 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 7:30 PM Grandview Thunder 5-25's 410 Sprints, 358 Modifieds, 600cc Sprints,  Rolling Thunder Legends, 600 Modifieds

Saturday, October 18 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 6 PM House of Thunder Halloween Party

Grandview Thunder 5-25's URC Sprints, 358 Modifieds, ARDC Wingless Midgets, Rolling Thunder Legends, 600 Modifieds & Garden State Vintage Stock Cars

For more information on the Thunder Series, please visit us at www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com 

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March 20, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE---THANK YOU

THUNDER SERIES 2008 SET FOR NINETEENTH SEASON AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

For eighteen years, the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series at the Grandview Speedway has presented a variety of specialty events that have gained local, regional and national exposure. And as a result, the Thunder Series remains one of the longest running special event series that has remained successful at a weekly racing facility. Behind the scenes, the Thunder Series promotional team takes pride in presenting racing events in the not so typical style or approach.

A variety of "fan fun" activities have quickly become routine, like the Inside/Out promotion, where fans have an opportunity to watch warm-ups from the infield. After each race, fans are also invited to homestretch to take part in the always joyous victory lane ceremonies. JOE the PIZZA Dude is a long hit, as he runs through the grandstands giving away pizza. COMDIAL Telephone Communications and President Jim Gallagher always provide fan give away items as well as a frisbee toss. Usually  one event per season (weather permitting), fans are brought down on the homestretch for driver introduction prior to the start of the feature event. Also a popular and expected treat are the fire works that take place on the parade lap of the main feature event of the night.

In 2008, look for guest announcers, a "fan announcer" as well as a "fan flagman". Of course, returning in 2008 will be the FAN FUN Nights, a cross promotion with local speedways and the Thunder on the Hill Racing Series.

In eighteen years, the Thunder on the Hill Racing Series has presented seventy-nine events paying out more than $2.7 million  dollars in prize
money.

Take a look at the schedule of events for Thunder on the Hill 2008.

Wednesday, May 21 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 7:30 PM 410 Sprints & ARDC Wingless Midgets

Tuesday, June 3 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 7:30 PM USAC National Wingless Sprint Tour & ARDC Wingless Midgets

Tuesday, July 1 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 7:30 PM Cindy Rowe Pennsylvania Sprint Speed Week Series
410 Sprints & 358 Modifieds

Wednesday, July 16 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES- - FAN FUN NIGHT 7:30 PM 11th Annual 100 Lap Traffic JAM for DIRT Modifieds & Garden State Vintage Stock Cars

Tuesday, August 19 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 7:30 PM Grandview Thunder 5-25's 410 Sprints, 358 Modifieds, 600cc Sprints,  Rolling Thunder Legends, 600 Modifieds

Saturday, October 18 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 6 PM House of Thunder Halloween Party

Grandview Thunder 5-25's URC Sprints, 358 Modifieds, ARDC Wingless Midgets, Rolling Thunder Legends, 600 Modifieds & Garden State Vintage Stock Cars,

For more information, please visit our website at www.thunderonthehillracing.series.com  or call Grandview Speedway at
610-754-7688.

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January 13, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE---THANK YOU

THUNDER WILL RUMBLE FOR 19TH SEASON AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY IN 2008

In the early summer of 1990, sprint car driver Dave Kelly brought together Grandview Speedway track owner Bruce Rogers and racing publicist Bob Miller to offer  the idea of presenting a 410 sprint car race at the popular one-third mile oval.   On August 7, 1990 the first ever Thunder on the Hill Racing Series show was presented  at Grandview Speedway with the legendary Stevie Smith taking the win.   This event began an eighteen year tradition, presenting seventy-nine events and paying out more than $2.7 million dollars. 

Thunder on the Hill began as a stand alone 410 sprint show which was wildly successful.  Through the years, the TOTH Series has grown, changed  and evolved to be so much more.  Expanding from the conventional 410 sprint shows, the Thunder Series quickly introduced variety to include the CRA Wingless Sprints, World of Outlaws, All Stars, SCRA Wingless Sprints, URC, 358 Sprints, USAC Nation Sprint Tour, DIRT Modifieds, Late Models, Rolling Thunder Legends, ARDC Midgets and 358 Modifieds, Late Models, and the Garden State Vintage Stock Cars.

Variety was incorporated to create event themes like the Traffic JAM, as well as the Cindy Rowe Auto Glass PA Sprint Speed Week Series, the Keystone Cup Sprint Series, The DIRT Southeast Modified Series, the Fan's Favorite the Grandview Thunder 5- 5's Features Only event, the Annual House of Thunder Halloween Party and the newly formed, FAN FUN Nights that was designed  o forge  a working relationship between Bridgeport, New Egypt and Grandview Speedway.

The Bruce Rogers/Bob Miller Thunder Series always offers a special flavor, different than the "norm" of a regular racing program.  Thunder on the Hill is special.  It was the Thunder Series that started the change towards the live singing of the National Anthem.  Following the Thunder Series, today, many track look for local singers to perform the National Anthem, something almost unheard of eighteen years ago. Fireworks are also a big part of a Thunder Show.  You'll get a sure "thrill on the hill" with fireworks bursting in air during the feature event parade lap.  Fan Give-a ways are a big part of the Thunder Shows and there is always JOE the PIZZA Dude, pre-race autograph sessions, early grandstand entrance for advance ticket holders and the new in 2007, Inside/Out Promotion where select race fans can watch the warm-ups from inside the fourth turn.    Of course, the always joyous Thunder on the Hill  victory lane ceremonies are a treat worth watching with plenty of champagne always flowing.    For many  events, the fans are invited to victory lane as well.

In 2008, NAPA Auto Parts, COMDIAL Telephone Communications and BPG Racing will back the 19th season of Thunder on the Hill.   The six race Thunder Series will include the following events:


Wednesday, May 21    THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES   7:30 PM
            2nd Annual Keystone Cup Sprint Series
            410 Sprints & ARDC Wingless Midgets
                                                 
Tuesday,  June 3        THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES   7:30 PM

            USAC National Wingless Sprint Tour & ARDC Wingless Midgets

Tuesday,  July 1        THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES  7:30 PM

            18th Annual Cindy Rowe Pennsylvania Sprint Speed Week Series

            410 Sprints & 358 NASCAR  Modifieds

Wednesday, July 16    THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES- - FAN FUN NIGHT   7:30 PM

            11th Annual 100 Lap Traffic JAM  for  THUNDER & DIRT Modifieds  & Garden State Vintage Stock Cars
  
Tuesday,  August  19    THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES    7:30 PM Grandview Thunder 5-25's 
            410 Sprints, 358  Modifieds, 600cc Sprints, Rolling Thunder Legends, 600 Modifieds
                              
Saturday, October 18    THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES     6 PM House of Thunder Halloween Party

            Grandview Thunder 5-25's  URC Sprints, 358 Modifieds,  ARDC Wingless Midgets, Rolling Thunder Legends,
            600 Modifieds  & Garden State Vintage Stock Cars,        

The Thunder on the Hill Racing Series is again filled with novelty and unique racing programs designed especially for the all important race fans.  We hope you enjoy our season and ask that you visit our website for all the latest news, fun and excitement.  Watch closely for a big announcement  where fans may actually vote for who is in the starting field for one of the Thunder events of 2008.  There will be a voting option on the Thunder website.  Again, more to come on this exciting fan participation activity.

For more information, please visit us at: www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com 

Thunder on the Hill is a Bruce Rogers/Bob Miller co-promotion that takes place at the Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville, PA.   Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA (19505), ten mile north of Pottstown.   The Grandview Speedway web site is: www.grandviewspeedway.com     Grandview Speedway operates weekly, presenting  NASCAR Modified & Late Model stock car racing every Saturday night from April to October.  Opening day 2008  is set for Saturday night, April 5 with a 7 PM starting time.   Additional information including special events, directions, camp sites and  lodging can be found by calling the Grandview Speedway hotline:  610-754-7688.

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