From Bob Miller
Bechtelsville, PA — (October 16, 2014) — The season finale of the NAPA AUTO PARTS Thunder on the Hill Racing Series will take place at the Grandview Speedway on Saturday night with the popular Grandview Thunder 5-25s features only event and House of Thunder Halloween Party. The Saturday night, October 18 will see the first green flag fall at 6 PM. Gates open at 4 PM. It’s a five feature racing program show-casing five of the most popular divisions of dirt track racing.
The NASCAR 358 Modifieds, URC Sprint Cars, ARDC Midgets, Sportsman and Legends cars will each compete in a 25 lap feature event – along with the Blast from the Past Vintage Stock cars leading up to the MONSTER SMASH Demolition Derby that will close out the spooky night of tricks and treats.
The Modifieds, URC Sprints, ARDC Midgets and Sportsman will utilize timed warm-ups and an inversion draw to determine the starting order for each feature event, while the Legends cars will use their current points standing with an invert to make up their feature line-up.
All this action coupled with Thunder on the Hill mainstays: FREE Pit Tours and the Inside/Out Experience – available for you to sign-up directly inside the main gate. The Low Down and Dirty Radio Show will be hosting their pre-race Meet and Greet. JOE THE PIZZA DUDE and the Thunder Girls will be available along with give-a-ways, games and prizes. Also, Jay Dugan from the Radical Design Group will be there to “trick or treat” the race fans as he leads the social media interaction for Thunder on the Hill.
Fans are encouraged to dress in costume to be eligible for special Halloween treats. All children are invited to take part in the Halloween Parade with special prizes.
On Saturday, October 18th for House of Thunder Halloween Party, Gates Open at 4PM with a 6PM Race Time. Adult General Admission tickets are $25, Children 6-11 are $10 and Kids under 6 are always FREE! Pit Admission is $30 with a license and $35 without a license.
Series sponsors joining NAPA Auto Parts include: Window World of Lehigh Valley, Pioneer Pole Buildings, MACH1 Sprint Car Chassis and GALCO Business Communications.
5-25 Feature Entries:
358 Modifieds: Jeff Strunk #4, Duane Howard #66, Frank Cozze #19, Ryan Grim #17, Nate Christman #37, Kevin Hirhler #117, Ray Swinehart #33, Jon Kellner Sr. #41, Chris Esposito #31, Tim Buckwalter #22, Kyle Borror #B4, Todd Smith #39, Eric Biehn #87, MeMe DeSantis #88d, Brian Houseknecht #323, Mike Kellner #A1, Andy Ressler #10, Kyle Weiss #21, Mike Gular #53, Mike Laise #33x, Don Norris #976, Mike Mahaney #357, Billy Pauch Jr, Ryan Watt #14
Sportsman: Brett Kressley #19K, Ken Gilmore #7, Brian Hirthler #4*, Ryan Beltz #221, Joe Funk #14J, Craig Whitmoyer #99, Ryan Lilick 142, Ken Eckert #29, Brandon Whitmoyer #99B, Guy Germano #542, Brett Gilmore #00, Paul Kline #1, Jared Umbenhauer #5, Jason Neidlinger #88X, Ron Krex #9K, Kevin Dries #573, Lex Shive #5K, Kevin Beach #17X, Brad Roberts #14, Brad Grimm #611, Charles Webber #10, Mark Behm #134, Tom Miller #77
ARDC Wingless Midgets: Steven Drevicki #19, Brenden Bright #92, Trevor Kobylarz #1, Alex Bright #27, Brett Arndt #46, Bruce Buckwalter Jr. #83, Nick Wean #78m Ryan Greth #4, Austin Burke #54, PB Gargiulo #5, Tony DiMattia #50, Kyle Lick #8, Brett Wanner #44, Tommy Kunsman Jr. #21, Tim Buckwalter #52, Jim Radney #95, Billy Pauch Jr. #28, Shawn Jackson #7, Danny Stratton #33, Tyler Brehm #97, Steve Buckwalter #0, Billy Courtwright #75, Drew Heistand #12, Carey Becker #20
URC Sprints: Randy West #56, Larry Kelleher #76, Chuck Hebing #45, Troy Betts #22, Andy Best #88, Davie Franek #28F, Brian Carber #8c, Jeff Fithian #54, Scott Lutz #33, Kevin Darling #9d, Jordan Thomas #79, Curt Michael #5G, Ed Aikin #7, Robbie Stillwaggon #89, Josh Weller #25, Jonathan Swanson #17J, Brad Franks #12B, Jason Clauss #08, Cameron Darling #9, Mike Kostic #40.
Legends: Chris Spidle #09, Chris Transeau #18, Robert Stough #07, Mason Chaney 8CR, Jacob Feltch #13, Chad Earnst #85, Bill Foster #6, Keith Haring #35, Scott Gobrecht #44, Rick Hartwig #9, John Hall #70, Andy Whaling #45, Vernon Houseman #20, Scott Spidle #90, Tim Bauer #890, Jason Fuhrman #11, Scott Deaner Sr #521, Clint Penkauskas #12J, Ron Harring Jr. #35H, Joe Fanelli #45H.
Grandview Speedway
Route 100
Ten mile north of Pottstown, PA
GPS Users: 43 Passmore Road Bechtelsville, PA 19505
Speedway Phone: 610-754-7688
Thunder on the Hill Information: 443 513 4456
Websites: www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com or www.grandviewspeedway.com
Thunder on the Hill fans are encouraged to engage on social media platforms using the hashtag #TOTHRacing before, after and during racing events. #TOTHRacing content will be promoted across the Thunder on the Hill official social media platforms on
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thunderonthehill
Twitter: @TOTHRacing and Instagram: @TOTHRacing.
2014 Thunder Series Race Dates:
Saturday, Oct 18 6 PM House of Thunder Halloween Party- – Features Only Modifieds, Sprints, ARDC Midgets, Sportsman, Legends, Monster Smash Demo Derby, Blast from the Past Vintage Cars. Rain Date: Sunday, October 19 4 PM
Admission: Grandstands $25 Adults, $10 Children 6-11, Children 5 and under are FREE
Pit Fee: $30 with a license, $35 without a license.
Grandview Speedway is a high-banked one-third mile clay oval, celebrating their 52nd Anniversary season in 2014. The facility offers free parking, quality food at reasonable prices (be sure to try the french fries), a program book, Grandview Speedway and Thunder on the Hill race wear and great viewing from every seat in the house. Race fans may take part in the Inside/Out promotion, where you can sign up (no charge) to watch warm-ups from inside turn four. Race fans are also invited to victory lane following the racing program and, race fans may enter the pits after the races to meet the drivers. Be ready to enjoy the spine tingling fireworks salute on the feature event parade lap.