From Bob Miller
Hot off the June 5 USAC show that could very well be “the race of the year” , the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series will return to the Grandview Speedway on Tuesday night, July 2 on NAPA Auto Parts Night. Several hundred guests and friends of NAPA will be on hand to take part in the pre-race picnic activities then settle in for this always thrilling 410 sprint and 358 modified double-header that will get underway at 7:30 PM. Without a doubt, the best drivers in both divisions will be on hand to chase the $5,000 first place prize in the 410 sprint 35 lap feature as the modifieds race for $3,000 to win the 25 lap main event.
The 410 sprints are the fastest cars on dirt and they’ll be challenging the high banked one-third mile oval against the clock to establish a new one lap track record. The time to beat is 11.433 established in 2008 by Jeff Shepard. The track record has been in the books for five years and it’s very likely that Tuesday night, July 2 will see a new record time etched into the record books. A $100 cash bonus will be posted for fast time of the night.
Nationally known drivers like Fred Rahmer of Salfordsville, Pa, Greg Hodnett the defending winner of this event, Lance Dewease, Danny Lasoski, Brent Marks, Brian Montieth and Mark Smith are a few of the expected entries
Every driver in any division of dirt track racing wants to win at Grandview, a track that is demanding, prestigious and can be down-right nasty in the heat of the battle. At Grandview, if you’re going to win, you’ll be racing on the edge.
Defending race winner Greg Hodnett likes the Grandview ‘bullring” and has five career Thunder on the Hill victories. Hodnett will be a favorite and a driver to watch. Hodnett is a three time Thunder on the Hill Champion taking the title in 2003, 2009 and 2012.
A $500 cash bonus is posted by MACH 1 Chassis in Mechanicsburg. A $500 bonus will be awarded to the driver that has the best combined finished between the July 2 second 410 sprint show and the June 5 USAC event at Grandview. Mach 1 Chassis maintains a large inventory of open wheel parts and accessories at their Mechanicsburg, PA shop. They inventory enough parts and products to essentially a complete race-ready roller. Mach 1 fabricates many parts in-house as well as serving as an authorized dealer for many of the sports leading manufacturers. If they don’t have it, Mach 1 will get it for you! Take a tour of the Mach 1 Shop by visiting www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8_
For the 358 modifieds, the event is open to all competitors and heat race qualifying will determine the twenty-four car starting field. The weekly Grandview Speedway rules will be in place. Craig VonDohren, hot off a win Saturday night at Grandview already has an eye on that $3,000 check. There will be two $100 Lee Myles Transmission bonus awards, going to the highest Grandview Speedway regulars outside the top twenty in current points. Lee Myles has a $100 bonus going to the highest finishing New Egypt Speedway regular as well.
Advance tickets for the Tuesday, July 2nd 410 Sprint & 358 Modified double-header are now on sale by calling 443 513 4456. Please be sure to leave your name, number of tickets you need and a call back phone number. You may pay for your tickets and pick them up on Tuesday night, July 2 after 3:30 PM. Advance ticket holders may enter the grandstands at 4:30 PM, one-half hour prior to general admission tickets going on sale.
Some major announcements are planned concerning the fast approaching ROC 16th Annual Pioneer Pole Buildings Modified TRAFFIC JAM set for Tuesday night, July 30. Other announcements include plans for the 2014 Thunder on the Hill Racing Series 25th Anniversary season.
Grandview Speedway Route 100 Bechtelsville, PA 10 mile north of Pottstown, Bechtelsville, PA
For GPS Users: 43 Passmore Road Bechtelsville, PA 19505
Adult General Admission $22, Children 6-11 $10, Children 5 and under Free Pit Fee $30
ADVANCE TICKETS NOW ON SALE: Call Donna Miller 443 513 4456 (Advance ticket holders may enter the grandstand at 4:30 PM)
TRACK PHONE: 610 754 7688
ADDITIONAL Thunder on the Hill INFORMATION: 443 513 4456 Bob Miller
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