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                                      JEFF STRUNK CLAIMS COMDIAL MODIFIED SERIES TITLE OF 2005

Jeff Strunk of Bethel, PA and the BPG Motorsports Racing Team successfully defended their COMDIAL Telephone Communications Series title, winning the 2005 series with a twenty-two point margin over runner-up Billy Pauch. The four race dates were all part of the Thunder on the Hill Racing Series at the Grandview Speedway. Strunk, also a member of the BPG/Chad Sinon Motorsports SUPER 7 collected the largest slice of the $11,000 bonus payout.

Billy Pauch finished second in the point chase with Duane Howard third, MeMe DeSantis fourth and Jimmy Horton fifth. The top ten in COMDIAL points and SUPER 7 drivers cashed in on the bonus payout.

Jim Gallagher of COMDIAL Telephone Communications of Sauderton, PA announced Saturday night at the Thunder on the Hill Season finale at Grandview that he plans to return as a major sponsor of this series again in 2006.

The Saturday night, October 15 GRANDVIEW THUNDER 5-25's marked the seventieth Thunder event in the sixteen year history of local dirt tracks most successful special events series. The NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series banner will again fly over the Grandview Speedway stage again in 2006. Plans are already underway for next year.

COMDIAL Telephone Communications Final Point Standings: Jeff Strunk 300, Billy Pauch 278, Duane Howard 268, MeMe DeSantis 255, Jimmy Horton 239, Craig VonDohren 238, Frank Cozze 228, Ray Swinehart 223, Doug Manmiller 211, Mike Gular 210, Kevin Hirthler 187, Tracy Readinger 177, John Tschudy 176, Ryan Taylor 164. Danny Erb 158. (top 15)

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THUNDER ON THE HILL BRINGS SUCCESSFUL CLOSE TO 2005. . .
FEATURE TREATS GO TO ROCHELLE, GREBE, GILMORE, MANMILLER & BRIAN. . . .
JEFF STRUNK Claims Second Consecutive Modified Title Saturday at Grandview

The Annual House of Thunder Halloween Party and 5-25's features only program provided still another crowd pleasing event on Saturday night at the Bechtelsville, PA Grandview Speedway.  This event marked the season finale for the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series and the Grandview Speedway.  Winning the Grandview Thunder 5-25's was Jason Rochelle in the Rolling Thunder Legends, Junior Grebe in the Late Models, Kenny Gilmore in the 358 Modifieds as Doug Manmiller won the Big Block Modified feature as Bill Brian Jr won the URC Sprint feature night cap.  Jeff Strunk earned his second consecutive COMDIAL Modified Crown in the four race series.

Following eight days of rain, Grandview Speedway and their fans were treated to bright and sunny day that attracted an over-flowing pits of one-hundred and eighteen cars.   This popular features only format started promptly at 6 PM and was completed just before 9 PM to the delight and appreciation of the many fans.  Early in the evening, spectators were treated with candy, soft drinks, hats and other gifts from COMDIAL Telephone Communications along with pizza from Joe the Pizza Dude.  Fans were also invited to participate in the victory lane ceremonies at the conclusion of the Grandview Thunder 5-25's.

The Rolling Thunder Legends opened the racing program with Jason Rochelle of Schnecksville, PA leading the entire twenty-five feature to earn the win.  Just one yellow was displayed in this event opening the door for Ron Kistler to challenge for the top spot.  Rochelle was flawless and easily captured the feature that was sponsored by Glick Fire Equipment.

Always a popular attraction on the hill, the Hoover Motors Late Models  took control of the Grandview Speedway for their feature event.  Junior Grebe and Randy Stoudt battled most of the race with the two cars making contact on the homestretch in the final laps.  Grebe mastered the one-third mile to take the win over Stoudt, Dave Conover, Dean Schaeffer and Sean Merkel.

The NAPA Auto Parts 358 Modifieds were on the grid.  Danny Erb was the early race leader but a caution on lap two for Doug Manmiller slowed the pace.  On the restart, Erb was the pace setter with Kenny Gilmore in the hunt. Gilmore took the lead with Erb second and a fast closing Ray Swinehart reeling in the leaders.  Swinehart moved into second on lap eleven then set his sights on Gilmore.  In the final laps, Swinehart caught Gilmore and the duo battled for the final five laps.  At the drop of the checker flag, Gilmore took the win by one car length over Swinehart as Jeff Strunk, Kevin Hartnett and Mike Gular made-up top five.

In the COMDIAL Big Block Modified main event, there was a battle for the win as well as a highly contested battle for the Series Championship Title between Jeff Strunk and Billy Pauch.    John Tschudy set the pace for the first three laps with Doug Manmiller taking the lead role on lap four.   Frank Cozze of Wind Gap, PA moved into second on lap five then played a chase game running down the leader.  Back in the pack there was plenty of racing with Mike Gular and Craig VonDohren in the hunt.   Although Cozze pulled within striking distance, he was unable to make a successful pass for the win.  Manmiller earned the checker flag  in this non-stop event followed by Cozze, Mike Gular, VonDohren and MeMe DeSantis.

The night cap was another exciting feature with URC Rookie Mark Bitner setting the pace for the first non-stop eighteen laps.  On the restart, Billy Brian Jr. took the lead but he had company, Dave Ely of West Lawn, PA .  Ely made several serious attempts to challenge for the lead but had to protect his second place position for Mark Bitner.  On the final lap Ely took the low groove and pulled along side Brian to challenge for the lead.  Brian, no stranger to Grandview, knew exactly how to cover the bottle lane and took the win with Dave Ely second Mark Bitner fourth and rounding out the top five was Kramer Williamson.  

Wayne Weaver of Vineland, NJ was the winner of the 10 lap Garden State Vintage Car feature event.  Weaver won this hard fought battle in a field of sixteen cars.

In the Valley Forge INC/Fred's Trailer Parts URC Non-Winners Race, Brooke Bowman of Chestertown, MD was the winner of the 12 lap feature.  Bowman won by a commanding margin over Mark Bitner, Josh Weller, Johnny Zimmerman, Will Urkuski and Jamie Bodo.

GLICK Fire Equipment Rolling Legends 25 lap feature- - Jason Rochelle, Ron Kistler, Paul Rochelle, Randy Kissinger, Craig Rochelle, Greg Burd, Butch Brough, Ronnie Dunstan, Roy Danner, Andy Lupfer, Jerry Eldridge, Bob Murray, Bill Harris, Clint Penkauskas, Roy Danner,  Randy Fetterholf, Tim Tomson, Zach Deiter, Josh Morrow, Pat Zellers, Jason Ewing.   $100 bouns to Jason Rochelle for leading at halfway.

HOOVER Chevrolet Late Model 25 lap feature- - -Junior Grebe, Randy Stoudt, Dan Conover, Dean Schaeffer, Sean Merkel, Lou Egrie, Dean Stoudt, John Durling, Mark Malcombe, Dallas Breidenbach, Chris Wojnar, Doug Snyder, Bill May, Chuck Schutz, Kelly Snyder, Rick Todorow, Doug Walton, Buddy Wharton, Mike Kellner, Brian Shuey.

NAPA Auto Parts 358 Modified 25 lap feature- - - Kenny Gilmore, Ray Swinehart, Jeff Strunk, Kevin Hartnett, Mike Gular, Duane Howard, Kevin Hirthler, Tom Umbenhauer, John Willman, Tracy Readinger, Ryan Watt, Danny Erb, Craig VonDohren, Jon Kellner,  MeMe DeSantis, Rick Schaffer, Dommy Erb, Shawn Reimert, Doug Manmiller, Tom Mayberry.

COMDIAL Big Block Modified 25 lap feature- -  -Doug Manmiller, Frank Cozze, Mike Gular, Craig VonDohren, MeMe DeSantis, John Tschudy, Duane Howard, Jeff Strunk, Jimmy Horton, Ray Swinehart, Billy Pauch, Kevin Hirthler, Shawn Reimert, Kenny Brightbill, Ryan Taylor, Donny Radd, Sean Merkel, Tracy Readinger, Danny Erb.

ERB & HENRY  Equipment URC Sprint 25 lap feature- - - Bill Brian Jr., Dave Ely, Dave McGough, Mark Bitner, Kramer Williamson, Curt Michael, Trevor Lewis, Jason Clauss, Chris Coyle, Josh Weller, Tim Hogue, Gary Gollub, Scott Pursell, Pete Green, Dave Bets, Johnny Zimmerman, Will Urkuski, Ed Aikin, Kyle Purks, Brooke Bowman, Kevin Welsh.

This event marked the seventieth race in the sixteen year history of the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series.  Plans are already being made for the 2006 Thunder Series that will return to the Grandview Speedway.  On behalf of Thunder Series Co-Promoters Bruce Roger and Bob Miller, that wish to thank the spectators as well as the drivers and owners for the making of another successful season.

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OCTOBER 14, 2005

A Halloween Party Is Coming to Grandview. . .
READING OF REMAX TO SPONSOR PICK 5 IN THUNDER 5-25's SATURDAY NIGHT

And still another treat is up for grabs for race fans that attend the Saturday night, NAPA Auto Parts GRANDVIEW THUNDER 5-25's at the Grandview Speedway. Dale Thomas of Reading of REMAX will sponsor the PICK 5, and offer two chances to win in the Feature's Only format. Fans are asked to pick the top 5 in both the Big Block Modified feature as well as the URC Sprint feature. If there is more then one winner, they will split the top prize of $600. So begin now to make your selections for the top five finishers in the Big Block Modified and URC Sprint features on Saturday night.

Always a popular visitor to Thunder on the Hill is JOE the Pizza DUDE. Sponsored by Berks Auto Parts and Mickey Pahl, JOE the Pizza DUDE will make his final visit to Grandview in 2005 and run through the grandstands, giving away Pizza. Be sure to make a lot of noise and get his attention. A Pizza could be waiting for you.

All the stars and cars will pack the Grandview Speedway pits on Saturday, October 15 with the popular running of the Grandview THUNDER 5-25's. Big Block Modifieds, 358 Modifieds, URC Sprints, Late Models and the Rolling Thunder Legends will be the showcase divisions, each competing in a 25 lap feature event. With a minimum of twenty cars starting each feature, more then 100 cars will be on hand to chase the final checker flag of 2005 at the Grandview Speedway. The October 15th NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill racing program will mark the seventieth event in the sixteen year history of this popular series. The first of five feature events will take the green flag at 6 PM.

The COMDIAL Telephone Big Block Modified line-up will include Frank Cozze, Billy Pauch, Kenny Brightbill, Duane Howard, Jeff Strunk, Ryan Godown, Kevin Hirthler, Doug Manmiller, and Jimmy Horton just to name a few. The NAPA Auto Parts 358 Modified feature finds Craig VonDohren, MeMe DeSantis, Jeff Strunk, Keith Brightbill, Mike Gular, Tom Mayberry, Rick Schaffer, Kevin Hartnett and Ray Swinehart in the starting grid.

Also on the program will be the Hoover Motors of Wernersville, PA Late Models with a starting line-up that includes Randy Stoudt, Sean Merkel, Lou Egrie, Brian Shuey, Ron Kline, Buddy Wharton and Rick Todorow.

Sprint cars always offer a "thrill on the hill" and the Erb & Henry URC Sprint feature will be no different. Curt Michael, Jason Clauss, Dave Ely, Kramer Williamson, Trevor Lewis, Bill Brian, Ed Aikin, Dave McGough and Kyle Purks are just some of the drivers in the twenty car starting field.

Last by not least is the Glick Fire Equipment Rolling Thunder Legends with a cast of competitors that includes Ronnie Dunstan, Jim Baker, Randy Kissinger, Josh Morrow, Jason and Craig Rochelle, Bill Harris and Bill Harris.

A special attraction will be the Fred's Trailer Parts/Valley Forge INC URC NON-Winners 12 lap feature. This event is open to all URC drivers who competed in 2005 and have never won a URC feature event. The line-up includes Mark Bitner, Johnny Zimmerman, Brooke Bowman, Joe Zuczek, Josh Weller, Dave Betts, Will Urkuski, Scott McClaren and Mike Kostic.

Race fans always like a touch of nostalgia for an October racing program and this show will be no different. The Garden State Vintage Stock Cars will have a display and offer an exhibition race as well.

General admission tickets will go on sale at 3:30 PM with warm-ups getting underway at 5:15 PM. The program will open with the first of five 25 lap feature events at 6 PM.

Adult admission price is $20, and just $5 for children 6-11. Children under the age of 6 will be admitted free. The Pit Fee is $25 and a license is not required.

Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road, off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA,

Advance tickets may be reserved by calling 215-860-5631. Advanced tickets may be paid for at the WILL CALL Window on race day.

For additional information on the Saturday, October 15 HOUSE of THUNDER 5-25's, please call 215-860-5631 or visit our website: www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com.  Catch our animated ad!

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Grandview's Season Finale Set for Saturday, October 15th. . . .
GRANDVIEW "FEATURES ONLY" PROGRAM OFFERS INTEREST FOR NEW FANS AND A THRILL FOR THE REGULARS

Now completing its' sixteenth season and nearly seventy racing programs, the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series has offered a variety of special events. But one event that stands out above all the rest is the Grandview THUNDER 5-25's, a features only racing program. This show is by far one of the most popular programs since it offers five feature events, with five different divisions. All this and there is NO Qualifying of any kind. That's right. The starting fields for the five divisions are pre-set, including the top cars and stars of their respective divisions. More then 100 race cars will come together and compete in the season finale at the Grandview Speedway on Saturday night, October 15.

In some cases, an evening at the races can be a rather long night, with hours of qualifying leading up to the main event. That is not the case with the GRANDVIEW THUNDER 5-25's. The first of five twenty-five lap features will open the program promptly at 6 PM on Saturday night, October 15.

For the first time race goer, this is a perfect show since it features just the main events of the night. It's a great sampling of a variety of divisions that will showcase the best drivers and the fastest cars of their class. "The Thunder on the Hill 5-25s at Grandview Speedway is an auto racing bargain for hard core motorsports fans and casual race spectators alike. For a $20 admission, five divisions of cars run 25-lap feature events on one of the premier short tracks in the region. That comes to $5 per feature event...an entertainment bonanza for sure." - CHUCK GIVLER - The Express-Times, Easton, PA.

The Saturday, October 15 Grandview THUNDER 5-25's will spotlight a variety of short track dirt racing divisions to include the Big Block Modifieds, URC Sprints, 358 Modifieds, Late Models and the popular Rolling Thunder Legends.

With a great night of fast pace auto racing on the agenda, the special event outing will invite everyone to the House of THUNDER Halloween Party. Expect a night of tricks and treats, special give a ways and it's quite possible, that you could be invited to take part in the victory lane photos if you're wearing your Halloween costume. So come dressed-up for a night on the "hill" and you could be in victory lane with the five feature event winners.

Gates to the HOUSE of THUNDER will swing open at 3 PM with warm-ups getting underway at 5:15 PM. The first of five 25 lap features will take the green flag at 6 PM.

The Monstrous Modifieds will include the talents of the Chad Sinon Motorsports/SUPER 7 of Jeff Strunk, Duane Howard, Billy Pauch, Frank Cozze, Kenny Brightbill, Jimmy Horton and a guest driver, Ryan Godown. This feature event will be sponsored by COMDIAL Telephone Communications.

The Nasty NASCAR Modifieds sponsored by NAPA Auto Parts will find Jeff Strunk doing double duty with challenges from MeMe DeSantis, Craig VonDohren, Doug Manmiller, Shawn Reimert and Ray Swinehart.

As always, the Spooky Sprints of URC will offer a scare or two from their cast of talent which includes Curt Michael, Dave Ely, Trevor Lewis, Ed Aikin, Billy Brian Jr. and Brian Seidel. Erb & Henry Equipment, Inc of New Berlinville, PA is the sponsor of the URC feature event.

In the Looney Late Model ranks, Hoover Motors in Wernersville, PA will sponsor the feature. Watch for Ron Kline, Rick Todorow, Randy Stoudt, Shawn Merkel and Brian Shuey to offer a treat, . . . . and remember, the Late Models were the thrill of the 5-25's event back on August 23rd.

Last but not least are the Ghostly Legends as they add a bewitching touch to the event. Top contenders include Ronnie Dunstan, Jason Rochelle, Ron Kistler, Josh Morrow and Jim Baker with feature race sponsorship provided by Glick Fire Equipment.

An added treat for the fans will be the Valley Forge INC/ Fred's Trailer Parts 12 lap URC Non-Winner's feature event. Each year, Bill Gallagher of Valley Forge and Fred Kennedy of Fred's Trailer Parts sponsor this special feature event that is open to all current URC competitors that have never won a URC feature event. It's a special, sure to produce a first time feature winner.

Race fans always like a touch of nostalgia for an October racing program and this show will be no different. The Garden State Vintage Stock Cars will have a display and offer an exhibition race as well.

In the COMDIAL Modified feature event, Jeff Strunk and Billy Pauch, two of the BPG SUPER 7 drivers are in a tight battle for the series title. Defending COMDIAL Champion Jeff Strunk of Bethel, PA now leads the point chase with just a sixteen point advantage over Billy Pauch of Frenchtown, NJ. Five feature events were presented so far in the COMDIAL Modified Series at Grandview with victories going to Jeff Strunk, Kevin Hirthler, Craig VonDohren, Tim Fuller and Frank Cozze.

The COMDIAL Modified Series point fund will be distributed to the top ten in points on October 15 along with the BPG SUPER 7 payout. Over $9,000 in bonus award money will be paid at the completion of the October 15 event at Grandview. The BPG SUPER 7 includes Strunk and Pauch along with Frank Cozze, Kenny Brightbill, Duane Howard, Jimmy Horton and the newest member, Ryan Godown.

The NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series will close out the 2005 racing season in a big way with the GRANDVIEW THUNDER 5-25's & Halloween Party on Saturday night, October 15. Come on out to Grandview Speedway and . . . Hear the Thunder ,Feel the Thunder, See the Thunder.



OCTOBER 15 Program:
Pit Gates Open at 2:30 PM
Grandstand Gates Open at 3:30 PM
First Feature 6 PM
Following, please find the order of events and the feature line-ups.

ORDER OF EVENTS
Late Models- -Warm-ups Legend Cars- - Warm-ups 358 Modifieds- - - Warm-ups 6 PM National Anthem

Legends Feature-25 laps Late Model Feature-25 laps 358 Modified Feature 25 laps

URC Sprint Warm-ups Big Block Modified Warm-ups

Garden State Old Timers Feature URC Non-Winner Sprint Feature 12 laps Big Block Modified Feature 25 laps URC Sprint Feature 25 laps

COMDIAL Telephone Big Block Modified Line-up
2 John Tschudy
00 Doug Manmiller
117 Kevin Hirthler
53 Mike Gular
44 Frank Cozze *
33 Ray Swinehart
DR1Craig VonDohren
51 Jimmy Horton *
88c MeMe DeSantis
126 Duane Howard *
357 Billy Pauch *
88 Jeff Strunk *
19 Kenny Brightbill *
91s Shawn Reimert
2T Tracy Readinger
20 Ryan Taylor
44 Danny Erb
15R Donny Radd
118 Sean Merkel
41 Keith Brightbill 26 Ryan Godown *

*indicates BPG Super 7 Driver
Hoover Motors Late Model Feature Line-up
73 Junior Grebe
327 Dave Conover
69 Randy Stoudt
7B Buddy Wharton
57 Mike Kellner
118 Sean Merkel
77 Dean Stoudt
X-4 Lou Egrie
39 Dean Schaeffer
5-D Brian Shuey
93 Rick Todorow
3 Ron Kline
2 Dallas Breidenbach
102 Kelly Snyder
ONE Chuck Schutz
02 Doug Walton
4S Doug Snyder
55 Mark Malcolm
7 John Durling
23 Bill May
NAPA Auto Parts 358 Modified Feature Line-up
44 Danny Erb
45 Kenny Gilmore
00 Doug Manmiller
14W Ryan Watt
2-T Tracy Readinger
85AM Jon Kellner
81 Kevin Hartnett
33 Ray Swinehart
14 Keith Brightbill
53 Mike Gular
70D Craig VonDohren
88 Jeff Strunk
91 Shawn Reimert
61 Tom Mayberry
21K Kyle Weiss
6Jr Rick Schaffer
11 MeMe DeSantis
74W John Willman
19U Tom Umbenhauer
42 Donny Erb
Erb & Henry URC Sprint Feature Line-up
15 Mark Bitner
5g Dave McGough
00 Bill Brian Jr
54 Chris Coyle
2w Kevin Welsh
6 Brian Seidel
73 Kramer Williamson
08 Jason Clauss
3 Dave Ely
19a Ed Aikin
56 Trevor Lewis
99 Curt Michael
39 Tim Hogue
63 Josh Weller
1 Scott Pursell
36 Gary Gollub
64k Kyle Purks
11Pete Green 2bBrooke Bowman 22 Dave Betts

Fred's Trailer Center/Valley Forge INC
URC NON-Winners 12 laps
(Eligible Drivers Include)
(line-up determined by draw on race night)
15 Mark Bitner 50 Joe Zuczek 2b Brooke Bowman
63 Josh Weller
22 Dave Betts
14 Will Urkuski
21 Scott McClaren
19 Johnny Zimmerman
40 Mike Kostic

Glick Fire Equipment Rolling LEGENDS Starting Field (draw on race night)

17R Jason Rochelle/Schnecksville, PA 4X Butch Brough/Newville, PA 94 Tim Tomson/Kutztown, PA 7R Ronnie Dunstan/Coplay, PA 48K Randy Kissinger/York, PA 99 Ron Kistler/Kempton, PA THP Josh Morrow/Hamburg, PA 54 Jason Ewing/Lewistown, PA 88 Andy Lupfer/York, PA 21 Greg Burd/Boiling Springs, PA 7 Geremy Sheaffer/Ickesburg, PA 78 Roy Danner/Allentown, PA 12J Clint Penkauskas/Alburtis, PA 22 Randy Fetterholf/Dauphin, PA R3 Paul Rochelle/Hackettstown, NJ 7M Bob Murray/Upperco, MD R1 Craig Rochelle/Hackettstown, NJ 555 Bill Harris/Duncannon, PA 02 Jim Baker/Jessup, PA 12 Zach Deiter/Landisburg, PA

Adult admission price is $20, and just $5 for children 6-11. Children under the age of 6 will be admitted free. The Pit Fee is $25 and a license is not required.

Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road, off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA,
Advance tickets may be reserved by calling 215-860-5631. Advanced tickets may be paid for at the WILL CALL Window on race day.

For additional information on the Saturday, October 15 HOUSE of THUNDER 5-25's, please call 215-860-5631 or visit our website: www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com. Catch our animated ad!

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VALLEY FORGE INC/FRED'S TRAILER PARTS NON-WINNERS RACE PART OF GRANDVIEW THUNDER 5-25'S THIS SATURDAY

The popular URC Sprints will be part of the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series season finale on Saturday night, October 15 at the Grandview Speedway. This fan friendly racing program will showcase the GRANDVIEW THUNDER 5-25's, a feature only event. Joining the Erb & Henry URC Sprints will be the COMDIAL Big Block Modifieds, the NAPA Auto Parts 358 Modifieds, the Hoover Chevrolet Late Models and Glick Fire Equipment Rolling Thunder Legends. The first of five features will take the green flag at 6 PM. This House of Thunder Halloween Party is always a crowd pleaser and a "must see" event for every race fan.

The night will be filled with many Halloween treats including the Valley Forge INC/Fred's Trailer Parts URC Non-Winners feature. This 12 lap dash will offer a total purse $1,000 with $225 going to the feature winner. Second through fifth will pay $175, $125, $115, $110 will all other starters earning $50. In the starting line-up will be Mark Bitner, Joe Zuczek, Brooke Bowman, Josh Weller, Dave Betts, Will Urkuski, Scott McClaren, Johnny Zimmerman and Jamie Bodo. Drivers will do an open draw to determine the starting line-up.

In the 25 lap Erb & Henry URC Sprint feature, watch for point champion Curt Michael to chase down the win along with Dave McGough, Dave Ely, Trevor Lewis and Jason Clauss just to name a few.

The pit are will be over-flowing as some one-hundred and ten race cars are expected to turn out for the 2005 Grandview Speedway season finale. This event will mark the seventieth show of the 16 year NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series. Pit Gates will open at 2:30 PM, with the main gate opening at 3:30 PM. The first feature will take the green flag at 6 PM.

The adult admission price is $20, and just $5 for children 6-11. Children under the age of 6 will be admitted free. Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road, off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA, (19505) just ten mile north of Pottstown. The pit fee is $25 and a license is not required.

For additional information on the Saturday, October 15 HOUSE of THUNDER 5-25's, please call 215-860-5631 or visit our website: www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com.

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COMDIAL TREATS UP FOR GRABS IN GRANDVIEW THUNDER 5-25'S SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15

GALCO Business Communications President Jim Gallagher, representing COMDIAL Telephone Communications will again toss some fun and money into the Saturday night, October 15 GRANDVIEW THUNDER 5-25's racing program at the Grandview Speedway. COMDIAL along with Jim Gallagher have been great friends to the Thunder on the Hill Racing Series and they'll have a few treats to hand out at the House of Thunder Halloween Party on Saturday night.

The first treat is a $200 cash bonus to any Big Block Modified feature winner that is not a member of the BPG SUPER 7. If the bonus is not collected, a COMDIAL frisbee toss to the crowd will take place. One frisbee will carry $50 in cash to the lucky fan.

All other divisions on the GRANDVIEW THUNDER 5-25's are offered a treat as well, and again, they'll have to work for it. A $100 cash bonus will go to the 358 Modified, URC Sprint, Late Model and Legends feature winner if they start the feature outside of the top 12. If the bonus is not claimed, after each feature another frisbee toss will take place, throwing another $50 to the crowd.

Plenty of other special treats are planned for the fans in the seventieth racing program in the sixteen year history of the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series.

Gates to the HOUSE of THUNDER will swing open at 3 PM with warm-ups getting underway at 5:15 PM. The first of five 25 lap features will take the green flag at 6 PM. Featured events on the racing card are. . .

The Monstrous Modifieds will include the talents of the Chad Sinon Motorsports/SUPER 7 of Jeff Strunk, Duane Howard, Billy Pauch, Frank Cozze, Kenny Brightbill, Jimmy Horton and a guest driver, Ryan Godown. This feature event will be sponsored by COMDIAL Telephone Communications.

The Nasty NASCAR Modifieds sponsored by NAPA Auto Parts will find Jeff Strunk doing double duty with challenges from MeMe DeSantis, Craig VonDohren, Doug Manmiller, Shawn Reimert and Ray Swinehart.

As always, the Spooky Sprints of URC will offer a scare or two from their cast of talent which includes Curt Michael, Dave Ely, Trevor Lewis, Ed Aikin, Billy Brian Jr. and Brian Seidel. Erb & Henry Equipment, Inc of New Berlinville, PA is the sponsor of the URC feature event.

In the Looney Late Model ranks, Hoover Motors in Wernersville, PA will sponsor the feature. Watch for Ron Kline, Rick Todorow, Randy Stoudt, Shawn Merkel and Brian Shuey to offer a treat, . . . . and remember, the Late Models were the thrill of the 5-25's event back on August 23rd.

Last but not least are the Ghostly Legends as they add a bewitching touch to the event. Top contenders include Ronnie Dunstan, Jason Rochelle, Ron Kistler, Josh Morrow and Jim Baker with feature race sponsorship provided by Glick Fire Equipment.

An added treat for the fans will be the Valley Forge INC/ Fred's Trailer Parts 12 lap URC Non-Winner's feature event. Each year, Bill Gallagher of Valley Forge and Fred Kennedy of Fred's Trailer Parts sponsor this special feature event that is open to all current URC competitors that have never won a URC feature event. It's a special, sure to produce a first time feature winner.

Race fans always like a touch of nostalgia for an October racing program and this show will be no different. The Garden State Vintage Stock Cars will have a display and offer an exhibition race as well.

Adult admission price is $20, and just $5 for children 6-11. Children under the age of 6 will be admitted free. The Pit Fee is $25 and a license is not required.

Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road, off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA,
Advance tickets may be reserved by calling 215-860-5631. Advanced tickets may be paid for at the WILL CALL Window on race day.

For additional information on the Saturday, October 15 HOUSE of THUNDER 5-25's, please call 215-860-5631 or visit our website: www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com.  Catch our animated ad!

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Saturday, October 15th. . . .
GRANDVIEW THUNDER 5-25'S, OFFERING A LINE-UP OF TALENT TOO BIG TO LIST

All the stars and cars will pack the Grandview Speedway pits on Saturday, October 15 with the popular running of the Grandview THUNDER 5-25's. Big Block Modifieds, 358 Modifieds, URC Sprints, Late Models and the Rolling Thunder Legends will be the showcase divisions, each competing in a 25 lap feature event. With a minimum of twenty cars starting each feature, more then 100 cars will be on hand to chase the final checker flag of 2005 at the Grandview Speedway. The October 15th NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill racing program will mark the seventieth event in the sixteen year history of this popular series. The first of five feature events will take the green flag at 6 PM.

The COMDIAL Telephone Big Block Modified line-up will include Frank Cozze, Billy Pauch, Kenny Brightbill, Duane Howard, Jeff Strunk, Ryan Godown, Kevin Hirthler, Doug Manmiller, and Jimmy Horton just to name a few. The NAPA Auto Parts 358 Modified feature finds Craig VonDohren, MeMe DeSantis, Jeff Strunk, Keith Brightbill, Mike Gular, Tom Mayberry, Rick Schaffer, Kevin Hartnett and Ray Swinehart in the starting grid.

Also on the program will be the Hoover Motors of Wernersville, PA Late Models with a starting line-up that includes Randy Stoudt, Sean Merkel, Lou Egrie, Brian Shuey, Ron Kline, Buddy Wharton and Rick Todorow.

Sprint cars always offer a "thrill on the hill" and the Erb & Henry URC Sprint feature will be no different. Curt Michael, Jason Clauss, Dave Ely, Kramer Williamson, Trevor Lewis, Bill Brian, Ed Aikin, Dave McGough and Kyle Purks are just some of the drivers in the twenty car starting field.

Last by not least is the Glick Fire Equipment Rolling Thunder Legends with a cast of competitors that includes Ronnie Dunstan, Jim Baker, Randy Kissinger, Josh Morrow, Jason and Craig Rochelle, Bill Harris and Bill Harris.

A special attraction will be the Fred's Trailer Parts/Valley Forge INC URC NON-Winners 12 lap feature. This event is open to all URC drivers who competed in 2005 and have never won a URC feature event. The line-up includes Mark Bitner, Johnny Zimmerman, Brooke Bowman, Joe Zuczek, Josh Weller, Dave Betts, Will Urkuski, Scott McClaren and Mike Kostic.

Race fans always like a touch of nostalgia for an October racing program and this show will be no different. The Garden State Vintage Stock Cars will have a display and offer an exhibition race as well.

General admission tickets will go on sale at 3:30 PM with warm-ups getting underway at 5:15 PM. The program will open with the first of five 25 lap feature events at 6 PM.

Adult admission price is $20, and just $5 for children 6-11. Children under the age of 6 will be admitted free. The Pit Fee is $25 and a license is not required.

Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road, off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA,

Advance tickets may be reserved by calling 215-860-5631. Advanced tickets may be paid for at the WILL CALL Window on race day.

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GRANDVIEW THUNDER 5-25's & HALLOWEEN PARTY . . . . . . TO CLOSE OUT GRANDVIEW SEASON ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15

Bechtelsville, PA…. The House of Thunder Halloween Party is all set for Saturday night, October 15th, when FIVE divisions of dirt track racing will take the stage, competing on the high banks of Grandview Speedway. The final show of the 2005 season for the award winning NAPA Auto Parts Thunder On The Hill Racing Series will showcase the five featured divisions in a “features only” night of entertainment on the 1/3rd mile high speed oval.

This annual Halloween theme event, is always a fan’s favorite for the party atmosphere to go along with the great racing action, will have the Monstrous Big Block Modifieds, Spooky URC Sprints, Nasty NASCAR Modifieds, Ghostly Legends, and Looney Late Models all battling it out on the track in all main events, with money on the line for all positions in every race. The action-packed “Features Only” format presented by NAPA Auto Parts and COMDIAL Communications is just that- NO qualifying heats, NO time trials, NO consolation races- just headlining main events that will keep the crowd on the edge of their seats for the whole evening.

With five big features set for the night , the program will also include a vintage stock car display and race as well as a special non-winners race sponsored by Fred's Trailers Parts and Valley Forge INC for the high-flying URC Sprints, making this show a “must see” event for all race fans.

When the Monstrous Big Block Modifieds take to the track, the BPG Super Seven, led by point leader Jeff Strunk and runner up Billy Pauch will all be on hand for their final event of the 2005 season to decide the BPG-COMDIAL Champion. Joining Strunk and Pauch on the track will be Jimmy Horton, Duane Howard, Frank Cozze, Kenny Brightbill, and Ryan Godown, who is filling in the seventh slot of the Super Seven for this show. Add MeMe DeSantis, Craig Von Dohren, Kevin Hirthler, Freedom 76 winner Ray Swinehart, Donny Radd, and others to battle the Super Seven for what has to be some of the greatest modified talent ever assembled for this event.

The Legends portion of the night’s action will see the scaled down versions of the classic modifieds compete in an open competition format, sponsored by the Glick Fire Equipment Company, Inc., which is located in Bird-In-Hand, PA. Ronnie Dunstan, Jason Rochelle, Paul Rochelle, Rodney Kistler, and Tim Thompson are expected to be in attendance along with the rest of the area’s top drivers in this highly competitive division of racing.

Gates will open at 3:30pm. In the afternoon, with warm-ups set for 5:15, while the first of the five features will take the track at 6pm. Grandview Speedway is located just ten miles north of Pottstown, PA on Route 100. For more information on the NAPA Auto Parts-COMDIAL Communications House Of Thunder Halloween Party, visit the entertaining animated Thunder On The Hill internet website at www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com  or call 215-860-5631.



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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GRANDVIEW THUNDER 5-25 LINE-UPS POSTED ON THUNDER WEB SITE

The GRANDVIEW THUNDER 5-25's will close out the 2005 NAPA Auto Parts/COMDIAL Telephone Communications Thunder on the Hill Racing Series on Saturday night, October 15 at the Grandview Speedway.  The features only event will showcase the Big Block Modifieds, URC Sprints, 358 Modifieds, Late Models and the Rolling Thunder Legend Cars, each competing in a 25 lap feature event.  Also on the program will be the 12 lap Fred's Trailer Parts/Valley Forge Inc URC NON-Winners feature plus an exhibit by the popular Vintage Old Timers.   The first of five twenty-five lap features will take the green flag at 6 PM.

Feature line-ups and the order of events for the October 15 GRANDVIEW THUNDER 5-25's is now posted on www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com    On the home page, please click on . . . October 15th Starting Line-ups and Race Day format.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 6 PM
GRANDVIEW THUNDER 5-25'S
FEATURES ONLY FORMAT
Presented by: NAPA Auto Parts/COMDIAL Telephone Communications

Pit Gates Open at 2:30 PM
Grandstand Gates Open at 3:30 PM
First Feature 6 PM

Following, are the feature line-ups and the order of events.

Big Block Modified Line-up
2 John Tschudy
00 Doug Manmiller
117 Kevin Hirthler
53 Mike Gular
44 Frank Cozze *
33 Ray Swinehart
DR1Craig VonDohren
51 Jimmy Horton *
88c MeMe DeSantis
126 Duane Howard *
357 Billy Pauch *
88 Jeff Strunk *
19 Kenny Brightbill *
91s Shawn Reimert
2T Tracy Readinger
20 Ryan Taylor
44 Danny Erb
15R Donny Radd
118 Sean Merkel
41 Keith Brightbill
26 Ryan Godown *
*indicates BPG Super 7 Driver

Late Model Feature Line-up
73 Junior Grebe
327 Dave Conover
69 Randy Stoudt
7B Buddy Wharton
57 Mike Kellner
118 Sean Merkel
77 Dean Stoudt
X-4 Lou Egrie
39 Dean Schaeffer
5-D Brian Shuey
93 Rick Todorow
3 Ron Kline
2 Dallas Breidenbach
102 Kelly Snyder
ONE Chuck Schutz
02 Doug Walton
4S Doug Snyder
55 Mark Malcolm
7 John Durling
23 Bill May

358 Modified Feature Line-up
44 Danny Erb
45 Kenny Gilmore
00 Doug Manmiller
14W Ryan Watt
2-T Tracy Readinger
85AM Jon Kellner
81 Kevin Hartnett
33 Ray Swinehart
14 Keith Brightbill
53 Mike Gular
70D Craig VonDohren
88 Jeff Strunk
91 Shawn Reimert
61 Tom Mayberry
21K Kyle Weiss
6Jr Rick Schaffer
11 MeMe DeSantis
74W John Willman
19U Tom Umbenhauer
42 Donny Erb

Erb & Henry URC Sprint Feature Line-up
15 Mark Bitner
5g Dave McGough
00 Bill Brian Jr
54 Chris Coyle
2w Kevin Welsh
6 Brian Seidel
73 Kramer Williamson
08 Jason Clauss
3 Dave Ely
19a Ed Aikin
56 Trevor Lewis
99 Curt Michael
39 Tim Hogue
63 Josh Weller
1 Scott Pursell
36 Gary Gollub
64k Kyle Purks
11Pete Green 2bBrooke Bowman 22 Dave Betts

Fred's Trailer Center/Valley Forge INC
URC NON-Winners 12 laps
(Eligible Drivers Include)
(line-up determined by draw on race night)
15 Mark Bitner
50 Joe Zuczek
2b Brooke Bowman
63 Josh Weller
22 Dave Betts
14 Will Urkuski
21 Scott McClaren
19 Johnny Zimmerman
40 Mike Kostic
76x Jamie Bodo

Glick Fire Equipment
LEGENDS Starting Field (draw on race night)
17R Jason Rochelle/Schnecksville, PA
4X Butch Brough/Newville, PA
94 Tim Tomson/Kutztown, PA
7R Ronnie Dunstan/Coplay, PA
48K Randy Kissinger/York, PA
99 Ron Kistler/Kempton, PA
THP Josh Morrow/Hamburg, PA
54 Jason Ewing/Lewistown, PA
88 Andy Lupfer/York, PA
21 Greg Burd/Boiling Springs, PA
7 Geremy Sheaffer/Ickesburg, PA
78 Roy Danner/Allentown, PA
12J Clint Penkauskas/Alburtis, PA
22 Randy Fetterholf/Dauphin, PA
R3 Paul Rochelle/Hackettstown, NJ
7M Bob Murray/Upperco, MD
R1 Craig Rochelle/Hackettstown, NJ
555 Bill Harris/Duncannon, PA
02 Jim Baker/Jessup, PA
12 Zach Deiter/Landisburg, PA
ORDER OF EVENTS

Late Models- -Warm-ups

Legend Cars- - Warm-ups

358 Modifieds- - - Warm-ups

6 PM National Anthem

Legends Feature-25 laps

Late Model Feature-25 laps

358 Modified Feature 25 laps

URC Sprint Warm-ups

Big Block Modified Warm-ups

Atlantic Coast Old Timers Feature

URC Non-Winner Sprint Feature 12 laps

Big Block Modified Feature 25 laps

URC Sprint Feature 25 laps

Adult admission price is $20, and just $5 for children 6-11. Children under the age of 6 will be admitted free. The Pit Fee is $25 and a license is not required.

Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road, off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA,

Advance tickets may be reserved by calling 215-860-5631. Advanced tickets may be paid for at the WILL CALL Window on race day.

For additional information on the Saturday, October 15 HOUSE of THUNDER 5-25's, please call 215-860-5631 or visit our website: www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com.  Catch our animated ad!

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Strunk & Pauch in Tight Battle. . . .
COMDIAL MODIFIED CHAMPIONSHIP TO BE DECIDED AT OCTOBER 15TH GRANDVIEW THUNDER 5-25's

The final point race for the 2005 COMDIAL Modified Series at the Grandview Speedway is set for Saturday night, October 15 and the point battle is a close one. Jeff Strunk and Billy Pauch, two of the BPG SUPER 7 drivers are in tight battle for the series title. Defending COMDIAL Champion Jeff Strunk of Bethel, PA now leads the point chase with just a sixteen point advantage over Billy Pauch of Frenchtown, NJ. Six feature events were presented so far in the COMDIAL Modified Series at Grandview with victories going to Jeff Strunk, Kevin Hirthler, Craig VonDohren, Tim Fuller and Frank Cozze.

The COMDIAL Modified Series point fund will be distributed to the top ten in points on October 15 along with the BPG SUPER 7 payout. Over $9,000 in bonus award money will be paid at the completion of the October 15 event at Grandview. The BPG SUPER 7 includes Strunk and Pauch along with Frank Cozze, Kenny Brightbill, Duane Howard, Jimmy Horton and the newest member, Ryan Godown.

On the program will be the Grandview THUNDER 5-25's, a favorite event of the fans. This show will close out the 2005 NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series, Saturday night, October 15 at the Grandview Speedway. This popular features only program has thrilled the fans with each and every presentation and the House of Thunder event on October 15 will be no different. Five division racing in five 25 lap features will showcase the program with race time scheduled to begin at 6 PM. The race card will include the Big Block Modifieds, NASCAR 358 Modifieds, Late Models, URC Sprints and the Legend Stock Cars. NO time trials, NO heat races, NO qualifying of any kind, just five awesome feature events in one night of racing.

Gates to the HOUSE of THUNDER will swing open at 3 PM with warm-ups getting underway at 5:15 PM. The first of five 25 lap features will take the green flag at 6 PM. Spectators are invited to "dress up" for their night on the hill and you just might be invited to take part in the victory lane photos. Expect some tricks and treats as the night goes on.

The Monstrous Modifieds will include the talents of the Chad Sinon Motorsports/SUPER 7 of Jeff Strunk, Duane Howard, Billy Pauch, Frank Cozze, Kenny Brightbill, Jimmy Horton and a guest driver to be announced shortly. The Nasty NASCAR Modifieds will find Jeff Strunk doing double duty with challenges from MeMe DeSantis, Craig VonDohren, Terry Meitzler, Shawn Reimert and Ray Swinehart. The Spooky URC Sprints will offer a scare or two from their cast of talent which includes Curt Michael, Dave Ely, Trevor Lewis, Ed Aikin, Billy Brian Jr. and Brian Seidel. In the Looney Late Model ranks, watch for Ron Kline, Rick Todorow, Randy Stoudt, Shawn Merkel and Chris Shuey to offer a treat and remember, the Late Models were the thrill of the 5-25's event back on August 23rd. Last but not least is the Ghostly Legends as they add a bewitching touch to the event. Sponsoring the Legends will be Glick Fire Equipment Company, INC of Bird-on-Hand, PA. Glick Fire Equipment operates two full-service facilitiesin Pennsylvania with headquarters in Bird-in-Hand and a second facility in Cranberry Township, Butler Countly. For more information, visit www.glickfire.com.

Valley Forge INC and Fred's Trailer Parts will sponsor the 12 lap URC Non-Winner's feature event. Each year, Bill Gallagher of Valley Forge and Fred Kennedy of Fred's Trailer Parts sponsor this special feature event that is open to all current URC competitors that have never won a URC feature event.

The adult admission price is $20, and just $5 for children 6-11. Children under the age of 6 will be admitted free. Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road, off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA, (19505) just ten mile north of Pottstown. The pit fee is $25 and a license is not required. Advance tickets may be reserved by calling 215-860-5631. Advanced tickets may be paid for at the WILL CALL Window on race day.

For additional information on the Saturday, October 15 HOUSE of THUNDER 5-25's, please call 215-860-5631 or visit our website: www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com.  Catch our animated ad!

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SEE ANIMATED AD FOR OCTOBER 15TH ON  THUNDER ON THE HILL WEBSITE

Go to:  www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com
On the Home Page: Click on the Red Box/Coming Event Saturday, October 15

You'll find an animated ad announcing the Saturday night, October 15 House of Thunder Halloween Party and Grandview Thunder 5-25's at the Grandview Speedway.     Enjoy tail-gating in the parking lot then enter the House of Thunder for the popular 5-25's, scheduled to get underway at 6 PM. 

Year after year, this show has remained the "fans favorite"  on the Thunder Series schedule of events.  The first of five feature events will take  the green flag at 6 PM.   No Time Trials, No Heat Races, No qualifying of any kind, just five awesome feature events in one night of racing.

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NAPA AUTO PARTS PRESENTS THUNDER SERIES FINALE. . . .
HOUSE OF THUNDER RETURNS. . . .
GRANDVIEW THUNDER 5-25'S & HALLOWEEN PARTY SET FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15

The "fans favorite" event, the Grandview THUNDER 5-25's will close out the 2005 NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series, Saturday night, October 15 at the Grandview Speedway. This popular features only program has thrilled the fans with each and every presentation and the House of Thunder event on October 15 will be no different. Five division racing in five 25 lap features will showcase the program with race time scheduled to begin at 6 PM. The race card will include the Big Block Modifieds, NASCAR 358 Modifieds, Late Models, URC Sprints and the Legend Stock Cars. NO time trials, NO heat races, NO qualifying of any kind, just five awesome feature events in one night of racing.

Gates to the HOUSE of THUNDER will swing open at 3 PM with warm-ups getting underway at 5:15 PM. The first of five 25 lap features will take the green flag at 6 PM. Spectators are invited to "dress up" for their night on the hill and you just might be invited to take part in the victory lane photos. Expect some tricks and treats as the night goes on.

The Monstrous Modifieds will include the talents of the Chad Sinon Motorsports/SUPER 7 of Jeff Strunk, Duane Howard, Billy Pauch, Frank Cozze, Kenny Brightbill, Jimmy Horton and a guest driver to be announced shortly. The Nasty NASCAR Modifieds will find Jeff Strunk doing double duty with challenges from MeMe DeSantis, Craig VonDohren, Terry Meitzler, Shawn Reimert and Ray Swinehart. The Spooky URC Sprints will offer a scare or two from their cast of talent which includes Curt Michael, Dave Ely, Trevor Lewis, Ed Aikin, Billy Brian Jr. and Brian Seidel. In the Looney Late Model ranks, watch for Ron Kline, Rick Todorow, Randy Stoudt, Shawn Merkel and Chris Shuey to offer a treat and remember, the Late Models were the thrill of the 5-25's event back on August 23rd. Last but not least is the Ghostly Legends as they add a bewitching touch to the event.

Valley Forge INC and Fred's Trailer Parts will sponsor the 12 lap URC Non-Winner's feature event. Each year, Bill Gallagher of Valley Forge and Fred Kennedy of Fred's Trailer Parts sponsor this special feature event that is open to all current URC competitors that have never won a URC feature event.

The adult admission price is $20, and just $5 for children 6-11. Children under the age of 6 will be admitted free. Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road, off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA, (19505) just ten mile north of Pottstown. The pit fee is $25 and a license is not required.

For additional information on the Saturday, October 15 HOUSE of THUNDER 5-25's, please call 215-860-5631 or visit our website: www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com.

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THUNDER ON THE HILL. . . .
                                   STRUNK & PAUCH IN TIGHT BATTLE FOR COMDIAL MODIFIED SERIES TITLE

The final point race for the 2005 COMDIAL Modified Series at the Grandview Speedway is set for Saturday night, October 15 and the point battle is a close one. Jeff Strunk and Billy Pauch, two of the BPG SUPER 7 drivers are in tight battle for the series title. Defending COMDIAL Champion Jeff Strunk of Bethel, PA now leads the point chase with just a sixteen point advantage over Billy Pauch of Frenchtown, NJ. Six feature events were presented so far in the COMDIAL Modified Series at Grandview with victories going to Jeff Strunk, Kevin Hirthler, Craig VonDohren, Tim Fuller and Frank Cozze.

The COMDIAL Modified Series point fund will be distributed to the top ten in points on October 15 along with the BPG SUPER 7 payout. Over $9,000 in bonus award money will be paid at the completion of the October 15 event at Grandview. The BPG SUPER 7 includes Strunk and Pauch along with Frank Cozze, Kenny Brightbill, Duane Howard, Jimmy Horton and a seventh driver soon to be announced.

COMDIAL MODIFIED TOP 20 IN POINTS:

Driver/Points
1. Jeff Strunk/258
2. Billy Pauch/242
3. Duane Howard/224
4. MeMe DeSantis/207
5. Jimmy Horton/199
6. Craig VonDohren/188
7. Ray Swinehart/185
8. Frank Cozze/172
9. Mike Gular/158
10.Kevin Hirthler/153
11.Tracey Readinger/152
12. Doug Manmiller/151
13. Ryan Taylor/136
14. Donny Erb/134
15. John Tschudy/130
16. Terry Meitzler/122
17. Kenny Brightbill/121
18. Rick Grosso/106
19. Shawn Reimert/106
20.Keith Hoffman/76

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              FRED RAHMER CLAIMS THIRD THUNDER SERIES TITLE

Fred Rahmer of Salfordsville, PA earned the 2005 NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series Title at the Grandview Speedway.  Rahmer is the defending Thunder Series Champion and previously earned the title in 1997 and in 2004.    In the three race 410 Sprint Series at Grandview, Mark Smith was a strong contender for the Series title, finishing a strong second,  just nine points behind Rahmer.

Greg Hodnett finished third in the points followed by Lance Dewease and Lucas Wolfe who finished fifth.  Winners of the three Thunder on the Hill sprint events were Steve Kinser on May 24, Fred Rahmer on June 26 and on Tuesday night, August 23rd, Alan Cole of Bloomsburg, PA pulled off an upset victory to collect the $3,500 winners share.  For Cole, a long time supporter of the Thunder Series, it was his first career win at Grandview.

Top 10 in Points:
Fred Rahmer  135,  Mark Smith 126, Greg Hodnett 126, Lance Dewease 118, Lucas Wolfe 116, Chad Layton 104, Alan Cole 104,  Cliff Brian 96, Dave Cordier 94, Trevor Lewis 90.

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GRANDVIEW CROWD THRILLED WITH 5-25'S FEATURES ONLY SHOW. . . . .
FRED RAHMER CAPTURES THIRD THUNDER SERIES TITLE. . . .
ALAN COLE, FRANK COZZE, RANDY STOUDT, BRETT ARDNT, CHAD BEHLER VISIT VICTORY LANE

BECHTELSVILLE, PA . . More than one-hundred race cars filled the Grandview Speedway pit area on Tuesday night for the sixty-ninth NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series event. Thunder on the Hill, now in its' sixteenth season presented the fan favorite event, the GRANDVIEW THUNDER 5-25's features only program and a big crowd was on hand to see five different division battle in five twenty-five lap features. Winning the 410 feature was Alan Cole as Frank Cozze took top honors in the Big Block Modified feature. Randy Stoudt won the NASCAR Late Model feature as Brett Ardnt won the 600cc Sprint feature with Chad Behler earning the checker flag in the 600cc Modified feature. A total purse exceeding $31,000 was paid out to one-hundred-and-one competitors.

Fred Rahmer of Salfordsville, PA won the overall 2005 Thunder on the Hill Sprint Championship. Rahmer entered tonights' racing program with just a one point advantage over Mark Smith. Rahmer finished fifth in the 410 sprint feature as Mark Smith finished ninth.

In the 410 Sprint feature, Alan Cole of Bloomsburg, PA led the entire twenty-five distance to collect the $3,500 first place prize. Cole set the early pace, holding off challenges from Dave Cordier and Bill Brian Jr. Deep in the pack Lance Dewease won on the move racing in fourth as Greg Hodnett followed in fifth. Bill Brian Jr made the move to on lap eight and immediately went to work to reel in the leader.

At the halfway mark, Cole has the top spot followed by Brian, Cordier, Hodnett and Dewease. Hodnett moved into third on lap fourteen and one lap later, he was in the runner-up spot. Cole continued to set a blistering pace over Hodnett, Brian, Cordier and Dewease.

On lap seventeen, the yellow was displayed when Bill Brian Jr spun, displaying the yellow flag. On the restart, Cole was quick to establish control as Hodnett followed in second with Dewease third, Cordier fourth and Fred Rahmer now racing in fifth. For the final five laps, Hodnett played the catch-up game but ran short of time to challenge for the win. Cole was the winner over Greg Hodnett, Lance Dewease, Dave Cordier and Fred Rahmer.

In the twenty-five lap COMDIAL Telephone Communications Big Block Modified feature, BPG Super 7 driver Frank Cozze of Wind Gap, PA was the winner. Cozze battled Doug Manmiller in the early going as Mike Gular and Craig VonDohren were on a charge to the front. By lap ten, Jimmy Horton, Billy Pauch and Jeff Strunk were now challenging for the spot in the top five.

At the halfway point a multi-car crash involving Doug Manmiller, Jimmy Horton, John Tschudy, Donny Radd and Shawn Reimert brought out the yellow flag. Just one lap prior, mechanical problems sidelined Craig VonDohren who was running in fourth.

The field regrouped for the restart with Cozze on the point followed by Billy Pauch, Jeff Strunk and Duane Howard. Pauch pulled along side of Cozze to challenge for the lead but the outside groove was the quickest for Cozze. In the closing laps, Jeff Strunk inched closer to Pauch and with five laps remaining, Pauch was again closing in on Cozze to challenge for the lead.

Cozze ran a flawless race to earn the win with Billy Pauch second, Jeff Strunk third, Duane Howard fourth and Kenny Brightbill fifth.

In the Late Model feature event, Randy Stoudt positioned himself to be in the right place at the right time to score the victory. At the outset of the race, Junior Grebe had the field covered leading the first nineteen laps. Grebe was challenged Brian Shuey, Rick Todorow and Mike Kellner most of the race. On lap nineteen, Randy Stoudt took the lead when Shuey and Grebe tangled in turn two, displaying the yellow flag. On the restart, Stoudt was the quickest holding the lead through lap nineteen.

Rick Todorow wanted a piece of the action now racing in second and chasing down Stoudt. For the final five laps, Stoudt continued to set the pace and went on to score the win. Rick Todorow finished second followed by Mike Keller, Buddy Wharton and Lou Egrie.

In the Guhl Motors 600cc Sprint feature, Sean Campbell set the pace for the first eighteen laps and appeared to be well on his way to victory. But a late race caution flag on lap nineteen, changed the outcome of this event. On the restart, Brett Ardnt of Kutztown, PA made an aggressive run for the leading, taking the top spot going into turn on. Campbell quickly fought back to regain the lost position, but Ardnt was not several car lengths ahead of the second place car.

With just five laps remaining, Campbell appeared to closing on the leaders as Glenn Heverin, and Mike Dicely were now on a charge. As the checker flag fell, Brett Ardnt was the winner over Sean Campbell, Glenn Heverin, Donnie Hendershot and Mike Dicely.

In the 600cc Modified feature, Scott Washburn was the class of the field setting the pace for the first twenty-three laps. Chad Behler of Lenhartsville, PA was quickly advancing through the field in chase of the leader. Behler started thirteenth and was now challenging for the lead. With just two laps remaining, Behler took the lead, dropping Washburn to second with Bruce Kindbery third.

With just one lap remaining to the checker flag, Behler ran a perfect to take the win. Scott Washburn finished second followed by Bruce Kindbery, Nick Mady and Craig Beringer.

410 SPRINT FEATURE: Alan Cole, Greg Hodnett, Lance Dewease, Dave Cordier, Fred Rahmer, Cliff Brian, Jason Johnson, Lucas Wolfe, Mark Smith, Trevor Lewis, Michael Carber, Becca Anderson, Sam Schlosberg, Chad Layton, Dave Hahn, Judi Bates, Phil Weinsteiger, Bob Beidleman, Bill Brian Jr., Mike Kostic.

BIG BLOCK MODIFIED FEATURE: Frank Cozze, Billy Pauch, Jeff Strunk, Duane Howard, Kenny Brightbill, Jimmy Horton, Shawn Reimert, Danny Erb, Donny Radd, Tracey Readinger, Doug Manmiller, Kevin Hirthler, Brian Weaver, Mike Gular, John Tschudy, Craig VonDohren, Ryan Taylor, MeMe DeSantis, Steve Swinehart, Ray Swinehart.

NASCAR LATE MODEL FEATURE: Randy, Stoudt, Rick Todorow, Mike Kellner, Buddy Wharton, Lou Egrie, Mark Malcolm, Terry Snyder, Kelly Snyder, John Geisler, Dallas Breidenbach, Dean Stoudt, Sean Merkel, Steve Sennott, Junior Grebe, Brian Shuey, Chuck Schutz, John Durling, Ron Kline, Bill Henning.

GUHL MOTORS 600cc SPRINT FEATURE- - -Brett Ardnt, Sean Campbell, Glenn Heverin, Donnie Hendershot, Mike Dicely, Nathan Hauck, Brett Schoenly, Rick Stief, Mark Strickler, Mike Rutherford, Drew Heistand, Mike Carber, Nick Schlauch, Davey Sammons, Jack Conover, Andy Martin, Scotty Smith, Jimmy Glenn, Phil Meisner, Jack Spence, Ryan Greth, Steve Buckwalter, Jeff Strunk.

600cc MODIFIED FEATURE: Chad Behler, Scott Washburn, Bruce Kindbery, Nick Mady, Craig Beringer, Brian Mady, Paul Tuthill, Kurt Spotts, Brent Borger, Tom Martocci, Gary Suchy, Dave Baldwin, Barry McDale, Jay VanDoren, Tim Manerey, Dave Lewis, Kyle Gardner, Amanda Spotts, Joe Auriomma, Bob Butler.

The Thunder on the Hill Racing Series season finale will take place on Saturday night, October 15 with the Annual HOUSE OF THUNDER Halloween Party. More details on this racing program to be announced shortly.

Grandview Speedway will be in action this Saturday night, August 27 presenting a full racing program of NASCAR Modified and Late Model Stock Car Racing. Action begins at 7:30 PM. For additional information, call Grandview Speedway, 610-754-7688.

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                   FRED RAHMER EYES THIRD THUNDER TITLE TUESDAY NIGHT AT GRANDVIEW

Fred Rahmer of Salfordsville, PA hopes to win his third NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series title on Tuesday night, August 23rd in the 5-25's at Grandview Speedway. Rahmer is the current point leader, holding just a one point advantage over Mark Smith, driver of the ZEMCO sprint car. The 410 sprints are one of five divisions that will compete in the popular GRANDVIEW THUNDER 5-25's features only program. Joining the 410 Sprints will be the Big Block Modifieds, Late Models, 600cc Sprints and 600cc Modifieds.

Gates open at 5 PM and the first of five features will take the green at 7:30 PM.

Rahmer is an eight time Thunder feature winner and is the defending series champion. Rahmer also won the Thunder Series title in 1997. Mark Smith is looking for his first Thunder win and title, but car owner John Zemaitis is no stranger to the Thunder on the Hill podium. Zemaitis is a three time Thunder Series Car Owner Champion, winning the championship in 1991 with driver Bobby Weaver and in 1992 and 1993 with Billy Pauch driving.

The 25 lap 410 sprint feature will offer an inverted starting line-up with Smith starting eleventh and Rahmer twelfth. To win the race and claim the title, they'll both be charging to the front early in this feature event.

In the Big Block Modified feature, Jeff Strunk will be starting twelfth with all heavy hitters stacked in front of him. Frank Cozze, Jimmy Horton, Billy Pauch, Craig VonDohren, Duane Howard and Kevin Hirthler will be gunning for the win as well.

More then 100 cars will compete in the program as the Late Models, 600cc Modifieds and 600cc Sprints play a big part in the Grandview THUNDER 5-25's.

Media Camping will be the sponsor of JOE the PIZZA DUDE so be sure to get Joe's attention by making a lot of noise and you just might land a Pizza.

Adult admission prices are $20, children 6-11 are just $5 as children five and under will be admitted free. The pit fee is $25 and a pit license is not required.

The Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road in Bechtelsville, PA , just ten mile north of Pottstown. For additional information, please visit: www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com  The phone number for Grandview Speedway is 610-754-7688.

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Coming to Grandview Speedway

Tuesday, August 23rd 7:30 PM
GRANDVIEW THUNDER 5-25's
Gates Open at 5 PM
Race Time 7:30 PM
Feature's Only Program
5-25 lap Features in One Night

Order of Events:
600cc Modified Warm-ups
600cc Sprint Warm-ups
Late Model Warm-ups

600cc Modified Feature
600cc Sprint Feature
Late Model Feature

Big Block Modified Warm-ups
410 Sprint Warm-ups

Big Block Modified Feature
410 Sprint Feature

Admission: Adults $20, Children 6-11 $5, Five years and under Free
Pit Admission: $25 No License Required

Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road in Bechtelsville, PA, just ten mile north of Pottstown. The speedway hotline is: 610-754-7688.

For more information, visit: www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com 

Five divisions of racing will be on the program and include the 410 Sprints, Big Block Modifieds, Late Models, 600cc Modifieds and the 600cc Sprints.

An all star cast of drivers will invade Grandview Speedway on Tuesday night and include 410 sprint drivers Fred Rahmer, Lance Dewease, Mark Smith, Jason Johnson, Greg Hodnett, Lucas Wolfe and Chad Layton. In the Big Block Modified ranks, the list includes the BPG Super 7- -Jeff Strunk, Jimmy Horton, Frank Cozze, Billy Pauch, Duane Howard, Kenny Brightbill and Brian Weaver as well as Craig VonDohren, MeMe DeSantis, Doug Manmiller and Kevin Hirthler.

The Late Model line-up will include Randy and Dean Stoudt, Sean Merkel, Steve Sennott, Brian Shuey and Ron Kline. On the 600cc modified roster is Paul Tuthill, Nick Mady, Tom Martocci, Jay VanDoren, Craig Beringer and Kyle Gardner.

The 600cc Sprints are creating a lot of excitement with the talents of Jack Spence, Steve Buckwalter, Jeff Strunk, Scotty Smith, Davey Sammons, Mike Dicely, Brett Arndt, Brett Schoenly and Jack Conover. Every driver starting this feature event owns at least one feature win this season.

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AUGUST 18, 2005

ALL STAR CAST OF DRIVERS TO MAKE-UP GRANDVIEW THUNDER 5-25'S TUESDAY, AUGUST 23RD

Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville, PA will host the sixty-ninth event of the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series on Tuesday night, August 23, presenting the GRANDVIEW THUNDER 5-25's.  Five divisions and more then one-hundred cars will compete in five twenty-five lap feature events.  NO time trials, NO heat races, NO Qualifying. . . Just five awesome feature events in one night of racing, all getting underway at 7:30 PM. 

Five divisions of racing will be on the program and include the 410 Sprints, Big Block Modifieds, Late Models, 600cc Modifieds and the 600cc Sprints.

An all star cast of drivers will invade Grandview Speedway on Tuesday night and include 410 sprint drivers Fred Rahmer, Lance Dewease, Mark Smith, Greg Hodnett, Lucas Wolfe and Chad Layton.  In the Big Block Modified ranks, the list includes the BPG Super 7- -Jeff Strunk, Jimmy Horton, Frank Cozze, Billy Pauch, Duane Howard, Kenny Brightbill and Brian Weaver as well as Craig VonDohren, MeMe DeSantis, Doug Manmiller and Kevin Hirthler.

The Late Model line-up will include Randy and Dean Stoudt, Sean Merkel, Steve Sennott, Brian Shuey and Ron Kline.  On the 600cc modified roster is Paul Tuthill, Nick Mady, Tom Martocci, Jay VanDoren, Craig Beringer and Kyle Gardner.

The 600cc Sprints are creating a lot of excitement with the talents of Jack Spence, Steve Buckwalter, Jeff Strunk, Scotty Smith, Davey Sammons, Mike Dicely, Brett Arndt, Brett Schoenly and Jack Conover.  Every driver starting this feature event owns at least one feature win this season.

Advance tickets for the GRANDVIEW THUNDER 5-25's on Tuesday, August 23rd are now on sale.  Adult admission is $20, Children 6-11 are $5 and under the age of six will be admitted for free. Pit admission is $25 and a license is not required.

For advance tickets, please send your check or money order to Thunder Series 2005 129 Mill Pond Place Langhorne, PA 19047. Please may your payment payable to Grandview Speedway. Enclose a self-addressed and stamped envelop and your tickets will be mailed directly to you. Advance ticket holders may enter the grandstand at 4:30 PM for choice seating. General admission tickets will go on sale at 5 PM.   The first of five feature events will take the green flag at 7:30 PM. 

See all the details on the August 23rd Thunder on the Hill event by visiting. . .www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com.
Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road in Bechtelsville, PA (19505), just ten mile north of Pottstown. Just a reminder, Grandview Speedway presents weekly Modified and Late Model Stock Car Racing every Saturday night at 7:30 PM.   The track phone number is:  610-754-7688.                      END

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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BPG SUPER 7 TO CHALLENGE MODIFIED FIELD IN GRANDVIEW THUNDER 5-25'S TUESDAY, AUGUST 23RD

The BPG SUPER 7 will be well represented on Tuesday night, August 23rd when the Big Block Modifieds take part in the GRANDVIEW THUNDER 5-25's. Seven of the top modified drivers make up the BPG SUPER 7 and the list includes Jeff Strunk, Jimmy Horton, Duane Howard, Billy Pauch, Frank Cozze, Kenny Brightbill and the newest addition, Brian Weaver of East Windsor, NY. The Big Block Modifieds will compete in one of five feature events that are on the Grandview Thunder 5-25's program. Joining the modifieds will be the 410 Sprints, Late Models, 600cc Sprints and 600cc Modifieds. Gates will open at 5 PM with race time set for 7:30 PM

Over one-hundred different cars and drivers will gather on the hill for this fan favorite event. In the 410 ranks, expected entries include Fred Rahmer, Mark Smith, Lance Dewease, Greg Hodnett and Chad Layton. The BPG SUPER 7 and COMDIAL ALL STARS will fill the big block modified roster and include Jeff Strunk, Billy Pauch, Duane Howard, Jimmy Horton, Frank Cozze and Kenny Brightbill.

The Grandview Speedway Late Models will dual for twenty-five laps and the competitors include Randy Kline, Rick Todorow, Randy Stoudt, Brian Shuey, Lou Egrie, and Sean Merkel. The GUHL Motors 600 Sprints will make their first appearance in the 5-25's and entries include Davey Sammons, Mike Dicely, Scott Smith, Michael Carber, Brett Schoenly and Brett Arndt. In the line-up for the 600 Modifieds are Tom Marticci, Tim Mineri, Scott Washborn, Nick Mady and Barry McDole.

Advance tickets for the GRANDVIEW THUNDER 5-25's on Tuesday, August 23rd are now on sale. Adult admission is $20, Children 6-11 are $5 and under the age of six will be admitted for free. Pit admission is $25 and a license is not required.

For advance tickets, please send your check or money order to Thunder Series 2005 129 Mill Pond Place Langhorne, PA 19047. Please may your payment payable to Grandview Speedway. Enclose a self-addressed and stamped envelop and your tickets will be mailed directly to you. Advance ticket holders may enter the grandstand at 4:30 PM for choice seating. General admission tickets will go on sale at 5 PM.

See all the details on the August 23rd Thunder on the Hill event by visiting. . . www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com.  
Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road in Bechtelsville, PA (19505), just ten mile north of Pottstown. Just a reminder, Grandview Speedway presents weekly Modified and Late Model Stock Car Racing every Saturday night at 7:30 PM. The track phone number is: 610-754-7688.

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NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Continues. . . . .
410 SPRINTS PART OF GRANDVIEW THUNDER 5-25'S TUESDAY, AUGUST 23rd

The 410 Sprints and Big Block Modifieds will headline the Tuesday night,  August 23rd  GRANDVIEW THUNDER 5-25's, a features only format that will take place at the Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville, PA.  For the 410 Sprints, this will be their final visit to the one-third mile Grandview oval and all the top guns will be on hand for this one.  Joining the 410 Sprints will be the Big Block Modifieds, Late Models, 600cc Modifieds and 600cc Sprints.  Each division will compete in a twenty-five lap feature.  NO Heats, NO Time Trials, NO Qualifying of any kind, just five awesome feature events with the program getting underway at 7:30 PM.

The 410 Sprints, Big Block Modifieds and Late Models will line-up based off current points with the top twelve being inverted.  The big names of each division will have their work cut out for them and they'll have just twenty-five laps to get the job done.  The 600cc Modifieds will line-up off of an inversion as well as the 600cc Sprints will do an open draw.

Over one-hundred different cars and drivers will gather on the hill for this fan favorite event.  In the 410 ranks, expected entries include Fred Rahmer, Mark Smith, Lance Dewease, Greg Hodnett and Chad Layton.   The BPG SUPER  7 and COMDIAL ALL STARS will fill the big block modified roster and include Jeff Strunk, Billy Pauch, Duane Howard, Jimmy Horton, Frank Cozze and Kenny Brightbill. 

The Grandview Speedway Late Models will dual for twenty-five laps and the competitors include  Randy Kline, Rick Todorow, Randy Stoudt, Brian Shuey, Lou Egrie, and Sean Merkel.   The GUHL Motors 600 Sprints will make their first appearance in the 5-25's and entries include Davey Sammons, Mike Dicely, Scott Smith, Michael Carber, Brett Schoenly and Brett Arndt.  In the line-up for the 600 Modifieds are Tom Marticci, Tim Mineri, Scott Washborn, Nick Mady and Barry McDole.

Advance tickets for the GRANDVIEW THUNDER 5-25's on Tuesday, August 23rd are now on sale.  Adult admission is $20, Children 6-11 are $5 and under the age of six will be admitted for free. Pit admission is $25 and a license is not required.

For advance tickets, please send your check or money order to Thunder Series 2005 129 Mill Pond Place Langhorne, PA 19047. Please may your payment payable to Grandview Speedway. Enclose a self-addressed and stamped envelop and your tickets will be mailed directly to you. Advance ticket holders may enter the grandstand at 4:30 PM for choice seating. General admission tickets will go on sale at 5 PM.  

See all the details on the August 23rd Thunder on the Hill event by visiting. . .www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com.
Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road in Bechtelsville, PA (19505), just ten mile north of Pottstown. Just a reminder, Grandview Speedway presents weekly Modified and Late Model Stock Car Racing every Saturday night at 7:30 PM.   The track phone number is:  610-754-7688.

                        410 Sprint Feature Line-up 25 laps
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THUNDER ON THE HILL UPDATED POINT STANDINGS
RAHMER LEADS 410 SPRINT POINTS AS STRUNK TOPS THE MODIFIEDS

Next event:  Tuesday, August 23rd  GRANDVIEW  THUNDER 5-25's Features Only Program

THUNDER ON THE HILL SPRINT POINTS                      
CAR NO. DRIVER NAME     POINTS 
88H     Fred Rahmer     87     
1       Mark Smith      86     
U1      Chard Layton    74     
5W      Lucas Wolfe     74     
77      Greg Hodnett    70     
25      Lance Dewease   66     
56      Trevor Lewis    52     
70      Sam Schosberg   52     
21N     Kevin Nouse     50     
10      Cliff Brian     50     
13K     Bill Brian Jr.  48     
7C      Dave Cordier    44     
35      Alan Cole       44     
22      Jason Johnson   37     
21M     Brian Montieth  36     
10N     Niki Young      32     
121     Judi Bates      32     
7       Keith Kauffman  26     
69      Mike Carber     25     
2H      Dave Hahn       24     
47      Jeff Busby      23     
32      Brook Weibley   21     
29      Cris Weiss      20     
26      Pat Cooper      20     
55      Phil Weinsteiger        20     

THUNDER ON THE HILL MODIFIED POINTS                    
CAR NO. DRIVER NAME     POINTS 
88      Jeff Strunk     206    
357     Billy Pauch     186    
88C     Meme DeSantis   182    
126     Duane Howard    174    
33      Ray Swinehart   162    
DR1     Craig VonDohren 161    
51M     Jimmy Horton    153    
53      Mike Gular      128    
712     Terry Meitzler  122    
117     Kevin Hirthler  119    
00      Doug Manmiller  115    
2T      Tracy Readinger 114    
44      Frank Cozze     112    
20      Ryan Taylor     110    
24      Rick Grosso     106    
2       John Tschudy    102    
44      Danny Erb       92     
6       Keith Hoffman   76     
19      Kenny Brightbill        73     
91S     Shawn Reimert   62     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Thunder on the Hill Continues. . . . .
GRANDVIEW THUNDER 5-25'S SET FOR TUESDAY NIGHT, AUGUST 23

The NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series will return to the Grandview Speedway on Tuesday night, August 23rd with the popular running of the  GRANDVIEW THUNDER 5-25's features only format.   NO time trials, NO heat races, NO qualifying of any type, just five awesome feature events all in one night!   The first green flag is scheduled to fall at 7:30 PM.  On the racing program will be the 410 Sprints, Big Block Modifieds, Late Models, 600 Sprints and 600 Modifieds each competing in a 25 lap feature event.  Gates will open at 5 PM.

Over one-hundred different cars and drivers will gather on the hill for this fan favorite event.  In the 410 ranks, expected entries include Fred Rahmer, Mark Smith, Lance Dewease, Greg Hodnett and Chad Layton.   The BPG SUPER  7 and COMDIAL ALL STARS will fill the big block modified roster and include Jeff Strunk, Billy Pauch, Duane Howard, Jimmy Horton, Frank Cozze and Kenny Brightbill. 

The Grandview Speedway Late Models will dual for twenty-five laps and the competitors include  Randy Kline, Rick Todorow, Randy Stoudt, Brian Shuey, Lou Egrie, and Sean Merkel.   The GUHL Motors 600 Sprints will make their first appearance in the 5-25's and entries include Davey Sammons, Mike Dicely, Scott Smith, Michael Carber, Brett Schoenly and Brett Arndt.&