2008 Grandview Speedway Pottstown, PA

NEWS FROM GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
(One-third-mile, banked clay NASCAR sanctioned speedway)
Presenting Saturday night NASCAR 358 Modifieds and Late Models plus a variety of special attractions in 2008
PROMOTER: Bruce Rogers @ 610.754.7688
MEDIA CONTACT: Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc.
215.752.7797 - office
215.752.1518 - fax
267.934.7286 - cell
Esaxton144@aol.com - e-mail
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PLEASE WITH OUR THANKS
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COMING EVENTS:
Saturday, May 17, 7:30 p.m. NASCAR Modifieds, Late Models and Legends. Arnold’s Go-Kart Center Night
Wednesday, May 21, 7:30 p.m. Thunder on the Hill Series offering Keystone Cup Speed Week Series 410 Sprints and ARDC Wingless Midgets. A Bob Miller and Bruce Rogers Promotion
Saturday, May 24, 7:30 p.m. Jeff D’Ambrosio Dodge Night featuring NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models.
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SHORT STORY: HOWARD, KELLNER AND KEPPLER GET FEATURE WINS AT GRANDVIEW
Bechtelsville, PA May 11, 2008 . . . Three time track champion Duane Howard drove to his third win of the season in the 30-lap NASCAR 358 Modified feature race at Grandview Speedway on Saturday night. Mike Kellner got his second win of the early season in the 20-lap Late Model feature while Mike Keppler took the victory in the 15-lap feature for the Xcel 600 Modifieds.
Joe Masiado set the early pace with Cliff Quinn going to the front on the 9th circuit of the one-third-mile, banked clay oval. At ten laps Duane Howard, who had started 14th, charged in front of the pack and that is where he stayed until the checkered flag fell. Second went to Jeff Strunk coming from 19th followed by Doug Manmiller, Mike Gular and Meme DeSantis coming from 27th starting spot.
Bill Henning put his Henning’s Supermarket/WNPV Radio No. 80 in front of the 24 car starting field at the drop of the green. At the seven lap marker Mike Kellner came to the front and stayed until the final lap was run. Second spot went to Ron Kline followed by Henning, Jon Kellner Sr. and Dean Stoudt.
The 15-lap feature for the 600 Modifieds went to Mike Keppler.
NASCAR Modifieds, Late Models and Legends will be in action this Saturday, May 17th at 7:30 pm as part of Arnold’s Karting Center Night.

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HOWARD WINS THIRD, KELLNER GETS HIS SECOND WIN AND KEPPLER A FIRST WIN AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
BECHTELSVILLE, PA May 11, 2008 . . . “We are on a lucky couple of weeks,” said Duane Howard in victory lane after winning the 30-lap NASCAR 358 Modified feature race at Grandview Speedway on Saturday night. “We have a fast car, a good team and we will be near the front every week.”

Mike Kellner came home first for the second time this season in the 20-lap NASCAR Late Model feature and Mike Keppler won the 15-lap Xcel 600 Modified feature.

Joe Masiado was able to put his Valley Auto Parts No. 43 in front of the 29 car starting field at the start of the 30-lap Modified main event. Bobby Gunther Walsh pressured the leader for the first couple of laps with Cliff Quinn moving into second on the fourth circuit. Shawn Reimert stopped in turn one bringing out a caution and on the ninth lap restart Quinn went to the front with Duane Howard close behind.

A four car skirmish on the front stretch brought out the caution and Duane Howard, who had started 14th, took the lead on lap ten. Quickly the field was brought to a halt when young Todd Smith got upside down in a multi-car accident that eliminated Stewart Friesen, Danny Hieber and Smith.

On the restart Howard, in the BPG Racing Troyer No. 4, led the field with six time champion Craig Von Dohren in second spot.

At the 15-lap marker early leader Joe Masiado went to the pits with a flat tire bringing out a caution that closed up the field with Howard in front followed closely by VonDohren, Quinn, Doug Manmiller and John Willman.

With ten laps to go Howard still was able to set the pace with VonDohren close behind, Manmiller in third and Jeff Strunk, the point leader, in fourth having come from 19th starting spot.

VonDohren had a right rear tire go down dropping him out of second place and giving the runnerup spot to Strunk with just five laps to go.

The final laps saw Howard, who hails from nearby Oley, set the pace and lead Strunk (Mohnton) across the finish line by a comfortable margin. Doug Manmiller (Shoemakersville) finished third followed by Mike Gular (Green Lane) and Meme DeSantis (Temple) coming from 27th starting spot.

Even though Howard has won three features and Strunk has not been to victory lane Strunk is still the point leader in his quest for a seventh track title.

Bill Henning put his Henning’s Supermarket/WNPV Radio No. 80 in front of the 24 car starting field for the 20-lap Late Model feature. Eric Kauffman had problems on the first lap bringing out a caution and just two laps later Greg Hoffmaster came to a stop on the front stretch finished for the night.

At five laps Henning was still in front with young Mike Kellner right on his rear bumper. Two laps later Kellner (Lansdale) put his No. 57 in front and that is where he stayed until the finish.

Ron Kline (Salford) ran a strong second and challenged the leader but just was not strong enough to get the first spot. Early leader Henning (Lansdale) held on to grab third giving him his best finish of the season. Jon Kellner Sr. (Lansdale) finished in fourth place followed by four time Late Model champion Dean Stoudt.

Mike Keppler (Bechtelsville) took the lead at the drop of the green and led all the laps in winning the 15-lap feature for the Xcel 600 Modifieds. Dave Baldwin tried to make a race of it but settled for a comfortable second followed by Nick Mady, Eric Whitby and 14-year-old Tracy Bartik.

Qualifying heat races for the 600 Modifieds went to Kevin Gruber, Eric Whitby and Nick Mady with Dylan Stein winning the consolation.

In qualifying events for the NASCAR Late Models Bill Henning, Buddy Wharton and Mike Kellner won the heat races and Danny Snyder topped the field in the consolation race.

Modified qualifiers were won by Mike Gular, Todd Marburger, Kurt Spotts and John Willman while the consolation race victories went to Jeff Strunk and Ryan Godown.

The Cornerstone Auto Sales Hard Charger awards, worth $50 to each driver, went to Meme DeSantis in the Modifieds gaining 21 positions while Brian Shuey earned the award in Late Models gaining seven positions.

NASCAR 358 Modifieds and Late Models will return to action on Saturday, May 17th at 7:30 p.m.. Rolling Thunder Legends stock cars will make it a tripleheader show making their third appearance of the season. Arnold’s Karting Center magazine will be the sponsor.

Coming on Wednesday, May 21st is the first of this season’s Thunder on the Hill events featuring the Keystone State Sprint Series 410 sprinters and ARDC Wingless Midgets. Racing starts at 7:30 p.m.

Admission for Saturday night is $13 for adults, $5 for youngsters 6 thru 11 and under 6 are admitted free with a paying adult. There is always free parking on the speedway grounds and fans are invited to enjoy the wide array of concessions available at the track or are free to bring their own food and refreshments.

Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For information check in at www.grandviewspeedway.com or telephone 610.754.7688.

30-LAP AUTO LOCATOR MAGAZINE NASCAR 358 MODIFIED STOCK CAR FEATURE FINISH: 1. Duane Howard 2. Jeff Strunk 3. Doug Manmiller 4. Mike Gular 5. Meme DeSantis 6. John Willman 7. Kerry Kratz 8. Terry Meitzler 9. Kevin Hirthler 10. Todd Marburger 11. Brad Brightbill 12. Cliff Quinn 13. Mark Fehr 14. Danny Erb 15. Bobby Gunther Walsh 16. Ryan Beltz 17. Ryan Godown 18. Sean Merkel 19. Shawn Reimert THE REST DID NOT FINISH 20. Craig VonDohren 21. Kurt Spotts 22. Brad Missimer 23. Ryan Grim 24. John Tschudy 25. Joe Masiado 26. Stewart Friesen 27. Todd Smith 28. Danny Hieber 29. Glenn Owens.
FAST LAP OF THE FEATURE….78.486 on lap 13 by Duane Howard

20- LAP AUTO LOCATOR MAGAZINE NASCAR LATE MODEL STOCK CAR FEATURE FINISH: 1. Mike Kellner 2. Ron Kline 3. Bill Henning 4. Jon Kellner Sr. 5. Dean Stoudt 6. Wayne Pfeil Jr. 7. Chuck Schutz 8. Brian Shuey 9. Bryon Sipe 10. John Giesler 11. Kyle Merkel 12. Buddy Wharton 13. Eric Snoke 14. Mark Malcolm 15. Danny Snyder 16. Matt Carter 17. Bobby Wyatt 18. Rick Todorow 19. Dennis Pieper 20. Jamie Undercoffler 21. Randy Stoudt 22. Ed Trimbur 23. Greg Hoffmaster 24. Eric Kauffman

FAST LAP OF THE FEATURE…..73.098 on lap 8 by Mike Kellner
15-LAP AUTO LOCATOR MAGAZINE Xcel 600 Modifieds STOCK CAR FEATURE FINISH: 1. Mike Keppler 2. Dave Baldwin 3. Nick Mady 4. Eric Whitby 5. Tracy Bartik 6. Kevin Gruber 7. Kyle Gardner 8. Jeromy Guistwite 9. Dylan Stein 10. Ryan Higgs

UNOFFICIAL NASCAR POINT STANDINGS AS OF THE COMPLETION OF RACING ON SATURDAY, MAY 10TH.
UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS
AS OF MAY 10, 2008

1. Jeff Strunk, Mohnton, PA #126 1689
2. Duane Howard, Oley, PA #4 1569***
3. Mike Gular, Harleysville, PA #8 1360*
4. Doug Manmiller, Wyomissing, PA #14 1358
5. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 1336
6. Ryan Godown, Ringoes, NJ #R1 1207
7. Stewart Friesen, Niagara Falls, NY #357 1154
8. Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #81 1129*
9. Kevin Hirthler, Green Lane, PA #117 1118
10. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #1C 1117*
11. Meme DeSantis, Temple, PA #88D 1027
12. Kerry Kratz, Bechtelsville, PA #87 900
13. Shawn Reimert, Oley, PA #41 817
14. Ryan Grim, Laury’s Station, PA #17 792
15. Tom Umbenhauer, Richland, PA #19 690
16. Danny Heiber, Penndel, PA #107 681
17. Brad Brightbill, Mohnton, PA #19X 667
18. Todd Marburger, Pottstown, PA #18 639
19. Tommy Sheetz Jr., Boyertown, PA #37X 637
20. Todd Smith, Hatfield, PA #39 632
21. Brad Missimer, Bechtelsville, PA #327 618
22. Jon Kellner Jr., Lansdale, PA #67 600
23. Jason Smythe, Oley, PA #71 597
24. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #118 593
25. John Tschudy, Birdsboro, PA #2 559
26. Don Norris, Douglassville, PA #976 549
27. Cliff Quinn, Coopersburg, PA #69NEWS 539
28. Mark Kratz, Chalfont, PA #M1 514
29. Ryan Beltz, Boyertown, PA #221 501
30. John Willman, Birdsboro, PA #16W 478

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS
AS OF MAY 10, 2008

1. Chuck Schutz, Pottstown, PA #ONE 1667
2. Jon Kellner Sr., Lansdale, PA #85AM 1629
3. Brian Shuey, Shoemakersville, PA #5X 1565***
4. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #118 1464*
5. Ron Kline, Salfordville, PA #3 1429
6. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 1428**
7. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 1379
8. Buddy Wharton, Birdsboro, PA #7B 1228
9. Bryon Sipe, Leesport, PA #33 1221
10. John Giesler, Aston, PA #3X 1219
11. Wayne Pfeil Jr., Mohnton, PA #72 1205
12. Dean Stoudt, East Greenville, PA #5 1185
13. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 1101
14. Ed Trimbur, Birdsboro, PA #707 1005
15. Kyle Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #117 968
16. Eric Kauffman, #307 891
17. Jamie Undercoffler, Pennsburg, PA #1J 797
18. Mark Malcolm, Hatfield, PA #55 786
19. Bobby Wyatt, Reading, PA #14 764
20. Eric Snoke, #96/33X 710
21. Jonathan Favinger, Coatesville, PA #18 697
22. Danny Snyder, Green Lane, PA #4S 602
23. Greg Hoffmaster, Pottstown, PA #69 581
24. Matt Carter, Souderton, PA #79 561
25. Chad Rea, Reading, PA #8/21 501
26. Harry Henning III, Lansdale, PA #81 332
27. Dennis Pieper, Salford, PA #409 311
28. Sean Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #117 239
29. Steve Wilson, #13 186
30. Jud Hendrickson, #39 100
* denotes feature win

ERNIE SAXTON COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
1448 Hollywood Avenue, Langhorne, PA 19047-7417
215.752.7797 (9 am to 6 pm), 215.752.2392 (home)
CELL: 267.934.7286 - FAX: 215.752.1518 - EMAIL: Esaxton144@aol.com
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PUBLISHER: Motorsports Sponsorship Marketing News PUBLISHER: Grandview Groove, track magazine for NASCAR sanctioned Grandview Speedway COLUMNIST: Bucks County, PA Courier Times, Area Auto Racing News, Inside Track Motorsports News and AutoLocator Magazine CO-HOST: Racer's Roundtable along with Pete Knappenberger, John Hagen and Barry Angstadt on WXLV-FM 90.3 FM (Schnecksville, PA) 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. each Sunday.
PRESIDENT: Eastern Motorsport Press Association
PUBLIC RELATIONS AND SPONSORSHIP MARKETING

NEWS FROM GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
(One-third-mile, banked clay NASCAR sanctioned speedway)
Presenting Saturday night NASCAR 358 Modifieds and Late Models plus a variety of special attractions in 2008
PROMOTER: Bruce Rogers @ 610.754.7688
MEDIA CONTACT: Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc.
215.752.7797 - office
215.752.1518 - fax
267.934.7286 - cell
Esaxton144@aol.com - e-mail
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PLEASE WITH OUR THANKS
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COMING EVENTS:
Saturday, April 19, 7 p.m. Dover International Speedway Promo Night featuring NASCAR 358 Modifieds, Late Models and Legends cars. Admission is $13.00 for adults, youngsters 6 thru 11 admitted for $5 and under six are FREE when accompanied by a paying adult. Always free parking on the speedway grounds.
Saturday, April 26, 7 p.m. NASCAR 358 Modifieds, Late Models and 600 Modifieds. Same admission prices.
Saturday, May 3, 7:30 pm (note that this will be the starting time for the balance of the season). NASCAR 358 Modifieds, Late Models and Legends. Admission is $13 for adults, youngsters 6 thru 11 admitted for $5 and under 6 are admitted free when accompanied by a paying adult. Always free parking on speedway property.
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SHORT STORY: GULAR AND R. STOUDT WIN AT GRANDVIEW
Bechtelsville, PA April 13, 2008 . . . In only his second outing with a new team Mike Gular was able to wheel the Steve Kratz owned Banes Roofing No. 8 to victory in the 30-lap NASCAR Whelen All American Series 358 Modified feature race at Grandview Speedway on Saturday night. Randy Stoudt also making a second outing for a new team drove the Merkel Rebar No. 118 to victory in the 20-lap NASCAR Late Model feature.
Doug Manmiller (Shoemakersville) made a strong bid for the win running side-by-side with Gular, who calls Green Lane home, but just could not make the pass and had to settle for second. Third spot went to Meme DeSantis (Temple) coming from 20th starting position. Pole sitter Jason Smythe (New Berlinville) finished fourth and six time track champion Jeff Strunk (Mohnton) grabbed fifth.
After a wild start that saw at least a dozen race cars involved in a first turn accident Danny Snyder was able to set the pace in the early laps. Randy Stoudt (Pottstown) charged to the front on the sixth circuit and ran away from the rest of the field to win the 20-lap Late Model, his 43rd career win. Mike Kellner (Lansdale) grabbed second followed by Chuck Schutz (Pottstown), Jon Kellner Sr. (Lansdale) and Danny Snyder (East Greenville).
Saturday night racing action at Grandview Speedway will feature a tripleheader show of NASCAR Modifieds, Late Models and Legends cars. The Dover International Speedway promotion night will see fans winning prizes, including race tickets, courtesy of the speedway. Racing will start at 7 pm.

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MIKE GULAR AND RANDY STOUDT WIN NASCAR FEATURES AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

BECHTELSVILLE, PA April 13, 2008 . . .Mike Gular and Doug Manmiller had fans on the edge of their seats for most of the 30-lap NASCAR Whelen All American Series 358 Modified feature race on Saturday night at Grandview Speedway. The two ran side-by-side during much of the feature but Gular (Green Lane), at the wheel of the Steve Kratz owned, Banes Roofing No. 8, was able to earn the victory by a narrow margin over Manmiller.

Randy Stoudt (Pottstown) won the 20-lap feature for NASCAR Late Models with relative ease bringing the Merkel Rebar/Kochel Equipment No. 118 home ahead of second place Mike Kellner by a comfortable margin.

Jason Smythe set the pace at the start of the 30-lap Modified feature from his pole position. However a number of cautions for accidents early saw top runners such Duane Howard, Jeff Strunk, Danny Erb and others ending up at the back of the pack.
At the five lap marker Cliff Quinn was in front of the field but just one lap later he was headed to the pits and Mike Gular was the leader with Jason Hamilton putting pressure on him.

In fact Hamilton put so much pressure on Gular that he did a 360 in the second turn and ended up at the back of the field.
At the 10 lap marker Gular (Green Lane) had his hands full trying to hold off Doug Manmiller while Meme DeSantis held third.
Between the tenth and twentieth lap Gular ran the high groove and Manmiller took to the low groove. The two ran side-by-side in a battle for first place.

Duane Howard, the opening night feature winner, was having a variety of problems and a flat tire forced him to make a quick pit stop during a caution. He was able to rejoin the race but was not a factor.

The balance of the 30-lap feature had Gular holding off Man miller (Shoemakersville) in a tight battle to the finish. Gular managed to get the win by a narrow margin over Manmiller. Third spot went to Meme DeSantis (Temple). Early leader Jason Smythe (New Berlinville) settled for four while six time track champion Jeff Strunk (Mohnton) salvaged a fifth place finish.

The win moved Gular into first place in the chase for the NASCAR Whelen All American Modified Series championship. Gular, with 565 points, leads Duane Howard by 28 points.

Danny Snyder was the leader when starter Ray Kemp dropped the green for the 20-lap NASCAR Late Model feature race. However Ed Trimbur had something go wrong on his No. 707 entry and that slowed his pace bunching the field up behind him. The result was a wild accident that saw Trimbur shoot across the front straightaway with at least ten cars piling up in the first turn eliminating last week’s feature winner Brian Shuey.

Snyder was able to lead the first five laps before relinquishing the top spot to hard charging Randy Stoudt.

The final 14 laps saw Stoudt set the pace while Mike Kellner worked his way into second spot. His efforts to gain on the leader fell short and the Lansdale youngster had to settle for second. Third went to past champion Chuck Schutz (Pottstown). Jon Kellner Sr. (Lansdale) got caught up behind a lapped racer and that cost him a position giving him a fourth place finish. Danny Snyder (East Greenville) finished fifth.

Mike Kellner now leads the NASCAR Late Model point standings.

The first of four 12-lap qualifying heat races for the 358 Modifieds went to Jason Smythe. Sean Merkel won the second 12-lapper with Doug Manmiller looking very strong in his win in the third qualifier. Cliff Quinn brought his 69 News entry home first in the fourth heat. Consolation races were won by Kerry Kratz and six time track champion Jeff Strunk.

Danny Snyder topped the field in the first qualifying event of the night for the NASCAR Late Models while Buddy Wharton topped the field in the second ten lapper. Randy Stoudt had an easy time of it winning the third qualifier though Chuck Schutz did come on strong at the finish. Dean Stoudt took the win in the 8-lap consolation race that had the top eight going to the 20-lap feature.
The Cornerstone Auto Sales Hard Charger awards, worth $50 to each driver, went to Tommy Scheetz Jr. who came from 25th to 7th in the NASCAR Modified feature race. In the Late Models Mike Kellner gained nine spots after starting 11th to finish second. Though two other drivers also gained nine spots the award goes to the highest finishing racer.

NASCAR 358 Modifieds and Late Models will be back in action on Saturday, April 19th at 7 pm. Legends stock cars will make it a tripleheader show and it will be Dover International Speedway Promo Night with prizes for some lucky fans.
There will be a pair of tickets given away for the June 1st Dover Sprint Cup race and the May 31st Heluva Good 200 Nationwide Series race. In addition there will be a Pit-Stop Tire Challenge to see which fan can change a tire the fastest. A fun event.
Admission for Saturday night is $13 for adults, $5 for youngsters 6 thru 11 and under 6 are admitted free with a paying adult. There is always free parking on the speedway grounds and fans are invited to enjoy the wide array of concessions available at the track or are free to bring their food and refreshments.

PIT NOTES: The August 19th Thunder on the Hill Series event has been moved to August 12th. The 410 sprint cars will be replaced by Big Block Modifieds. Also appearing as part of the 5-25-lap feature show will be the 600cc Sprints, Legends, 600 Modifieds and 358 Modifieds. Racing will start at 7:30 p.m.

Another change on the schedule is that the June 14th URC and NASCAR Modified doubleheader will now be sponsored by BPG Racing. The July 26th tripleheader show (URC, Modifieds and Late Models) will be sponsored by Zuber Realty. URC Sprint events are always very popular with fans.

SEASON PASSES are still available. Ask at the front gate for information. Included in the season pass is a reserved seat for every Saturday night event this season. Those with season passes last year saved a bunch of money off the regular Saturday night ticket prices.

COMING UP IN MAY, Racer’s Roundtable, a radio show hosted by Grandview Speedway victory lane announcer Pete Knappenberger on Sunday nights (with track announcer Ernie Saxton also a part of the two hour show), will be having a contest each Saturday night in which a youngster can win a chance to go to victory lane with the Modified feature winner. We will have more details shortly.

30-LAP NASCAR 358 MODIFIED STOCK CAR FEATURE FINISH: 1. Mike Gular 2. Doug Manmiller 3. Meme DeSantis 4. Jason Smythe 5. Jeff Strunk 6. Tom Umbenhauer 7. Tommy Scheetz Jr. 8. Danny Erb 9. Duane Howard 10. Ryan Grim 11. Brad Missimer 12. Jon Kellner Jr. 13. Mike Laise 14. Troy Wink 15. Glenn Owens 16. Brian Lilick 17. Ryan Godown 18. Jason Hamilton 19. Cliff Quinn 20. Chris Esposito 21. John Tschudy 22. Craig VonDohren 23. Danny Hieber 24. Kevin Hirthler 25. Sean Merkel 26. Stewart Friesen 27. Kerry Kratz 28. Chris Gambler 29. Terry Meitzler 1. Bobby Gunther Walsh.

20- LAP NASCAR LATE MODEL STOCK CAR FEATURE FINISH:1. Randy Stoudt 2. Mike Kellner 3. Chuck Schutz 4. Jon Kellner Sr. 5. Danny Snyder 6. Buddy Wharton 7. Ron Kline 8. Jonathan Faviner 9. Eric Kauffman 10. Dean Stoudt 11. Rick Todorow 12. Kyle Merkel 13. John Giesler 14. Jamie Undercoffler 15. Harry Henning III 16. Bryon Sipe 17. Ed Trimbur 18. Wayne Pfeil 19. Brian Shuey 20. Marc Malcolm 21. Greg Hoffmaster 22. Bill Henning 23. Matt Carter 24. Eric Snoke

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS AS OF APRIL 12, 2008

1. Mike Gular, Green Lane, PA #8 565*
2. Duane Howard, Oley, PA #4 537*
2. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 537
4. Jeff Strunk, Mohnton, PA #126 530
5. Doug Manmiller, Wyomissing, PA #14 519
6. Meme DeSantis, Temple, PA #88D 513
7. Tom Umbenhauer, Richland, PA #19 410
8. Ryan Grim, Laury’s Station, PA #17 402
9. Ryan Godown, Ringoes, NJ #R1 375
10. Stewart Friesen, Niagara Falls, NY #357 348
11. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #1C 345
12. Kerry Kratz, Bechtelsville, PA #87 325
13. Brad Missimer, Bechtelsville, PA #327 305
14. Jason Smythe, New Berlinville, PA #71 290
15. Kevin Hirthler, Green Lane, PA #117 287
16. John Tschudy, Birdsboro, PA #2 275
17. Jon Kellner Jr., Lansdale, PA #67 274
18. Mike Laise, Pottstown, PA #15 270
19. Tommy Sheetz Jr., Boyertown, PA #37X 253
20. Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #81 226

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS AS OF APRIL 12, 2008

1. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 598
2. Chuck Schutz, Pottstown, PA #ONE 577
3. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #118 567*
4. Jon Kellner Sr., Lansdale, PA #85AM 557
5. Ron Kline, Salfordville, PA #3 497
6. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 477
7. Buddy Wharton, Birdsboro, PA #7B 465
8. Brian Shuey, Shoemakersville, PA #5X 438*
8. Danny Snyder, Green Lane, PA #4S 438
10. Jonathan Favinger, Coatesville, PA #18 418
11. John Giesler, Aston, PA #3X 404
12. Wayne Pfeil Jr., Mohnton, PA #72 363
13. Ed Trimbur, Birdsboro, PA #707 343
14. Eric Kauffman, #307 335
15. Dean Stoudt, East Greenville, PA #5 310
16. Bryon Sipe, Leesport, PA #33 242
17. Jamie Undercoffler, Pennsburg, PA #1J 241
18. Kyle Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #117 239
19. Eric Snoke, #96 214
20. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 211

* denotes feature win

ERNIE SAXTON COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
1448 Hollywood Avenue, Langhorne, PA 19047-7417
215.752.7797 (9 am to 6 pm), 215.752.2392 (home)
CELL: 267.934.7286 - FAX: 215.752.1518 - EMAIL: Esaxton144@aol.com
WWW.SAXTONSPONSORMARKET.COM
PUBLISHER: Motorsports Sponsorship Marketing News PUBLISHER: Grandview Groove, track magazine for NASCAR sanctioned Grandview Speedway COLUMNIST: Bucks County, PA Courier Times, Area Auto Racing News, Inside Track Motorsports News and AutoLocator Magazine CO-HOST: Racer's Roundtable along with Pete Knappenberger, John Hagen and Barry Angstadt on WXLV-FM 90.3 FM (Schnecksville, PA) 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. each Sunday.
PRESIDENT: Eastern Motorsport Press Association
PUBLIC RELATIONS AND SPONSORSHIP MARKETING

NEWS FROM GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
(One-third-mile, banked clay NASCAR sanction speedway)
Presenting Saturday night NASCAR 358 Modifieds and Late Models plus a variety of special attractions in 2008
PROMOTER: Bruce Rogers @ 610.754.7688
MEDIA CONTACT: Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc.
215.752.7797 - office
215.752.1518 - fax
267.934.7286 - cell
Esaxton144@aol.com - e-mail
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PLEASE WITH OUR THANKS
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COMING EVENTS: Saturday, April 12, 7 p.m. NASCAR 358 Modifieds and Late Models, full series of qualifying events topped by a 30-lap feature for Modifieds and 20-lap feature for Late Models. Admission for adults is $13.00, youngsters 6 thru 11 admitted for $5 and under six are FREE when accompanied by a paying adult. Always free parking.
Saturday, April 19, 7 p.m. Dover International Speedway Promo Night featuring NASCAR 358 Modifieds, Late Models and Legends cars. Admission is $13.00 for adults, youngsters 6 thru 11 admitted for $5 and under six are FREE when accompanies by a paying adult. Always free parking.
Saturday, April 26, 7 p.m. NASCAR 358 Modifieds, Late Models and 600 Modifieds. Same admission prices.
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SHORT STORY: HOWARD AND SHUEY KICK OFF 46TH SEASON OF STOCK CAR RACING AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY WITH VICTORIES

BECHTELSVILLE, PA April 6, 2008.……Three time track Modified champion Duane Howard and defending Late Model champion Brian Shuey took home opening night victories at Grandview Speedway on Saturday night.
Howard (Oley) led every lap to win the 40-lap NASCAR Whelen All American Series Modified feature race finishing comfortably in front of second place Danny Erb (Boyertown). Third went to Stewart Friesen (Niagara Falls, NY) followed by Kerry Kratz (Bechtelsville) and Jeff Strunk (Mohnton).

In the More Money Twenty for Late Models Brian Shuey (Shoemakersville) also led all the laps to claim the opening event of the season. Mike Kellner (Lansdale) tried to keep it close but had nothing for the winner at the finish and settled for second. Chuck Schutz (Pottstown) came on strong at the finish to grab third followed by Jon Kellner Sr. (Lansdale) and Rick Todorow (Quakertown).

Racing action returns to Grandview Speedway on Saturday, April 12th at 7 p.m. when the NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models again are featured in a doubleheader program. Spectator gates open at 5 p.m.
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HOWARD AND SHUEY LEAD ALL THE LAPS IN WINNING FEATURES AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

BECHTELSVILLE, PA April 6, 2008 . . . Duane Howard and Brian Shuey made it look fairly easy as they each won their respective feature events as Grandview Speedway kicked off their 46th consecutive season of stock car racing on Saturday night.
A large crowd was on hand on a very chilly night to see Howard take the lead in the 40-lap NASCAR Whelen American Series Modified stock car feature race on the first lap and set the pace throughout the entire event.

Driving the BPG Racing/Maverick’s Motorcycle Club No. 4 Howard survived a couple of first lap multi-car accidents and took the lead from pole sitter Stewart Friesen. Despite a few challenges Howard (Oley) was able to win with a comfortable margin of victory.
The victory puts Howard in front of the NASCAR Modified standings as he shoots for his fourth track title. Last year he lost the title to Jeff Strunk by just one point on the final night.

“We will be here the entire season, through good and bad,” said the 42-year old racer in victory lane. He and his car owner Chad Sinon have just one goal and that is another Grandview Speedway title.

Second spot went to Danny Erb (Boyertown). Erb was able to work his way past other challengers but just seemed to have nothing left to make a serious challenge to the winner. Stewart Friesen (Niagara Falls, NY) started on the pole and stay with Howard in the early laps but dropped off the pace just slightly and that forced him to settle for third. Veteran Kerry Kratz (Bechtelsville) grabbed an impressive fourth place finish while defending six time track champion Jeff Strunk (Mohnton) had a strong effort coming from 21st starting spot to finish fifth.

Defending Late Model champion Brian Shuey (Shoemakersville) started on the pole and never gave up the top position as he easily won the More Money Twenty for NASCAR Late Models. Shuey was driving the Bob Fisher Chevrolet dealership sponsored No. 5x.

Mike Kellner, the second place finisher from Lansdale, tried a few times to challenge Shuey but his bottom of the track efforts fell short. Past champion Chuck Schutz (Pottstown) made some impressive maneuvers in the outside groove and came on strong in the final laps to finish third. All time leading Late Model feature winner Jon Kellner Sr. (Lansdale) finished fourth with Quakertown’s Rick Todorow claiming fifth.

Qualifying heat races for the Late Models were won by Brian Shuey, Jon Kellner Sr. and Rick Todorow. Actually Bill Henning crossed the finish line first in the third heat but the win was given to Todorow when Henning’s car was found to be too light and he was disqualified.

In the NASCAR Whelen All American Series Modified qualifying heats the first went to Stewart Friesen in his first outing with the Norm Hansell owned No. 357. The second qualifying heat race was won by Duane Howard. Jon Kellner Sr. took the third heat and Kerry Kratz was first home in the fourth qualifier. Jeff Strunk and Ryan Godown earned feature starting spots by winning the consolation races.

The Cornerstone Auto Sales Hard Charger awards, worth $50 to each driver, went to Jeff Strunk in the NASCAR Modifieds for improving 16 positions in the Modified feature after starting 21st. Buddy Wharton earned the award in the Late Models gaining five spots. Two other drivers also gained five spots but Wharton earned the award for being the highest finisher.

NASCAR 358 Modifieds and Late Models will be back in action on Saturday, April 12th with racing getting the green flag at 7 pm. A full series of qualifying events will lead up to a 30-lap feature for the Modifieds and a 20-lapper for the Late Models.

PIT NOTES: Noted award winning photographer Chris Budihas has agreed to become the official track photographer at Grandview Speedway. He replaces long time track photographer Don Marks who passed away back on March 27th.

Dover International Speedway will be presenting the first of two promotional nights at Grandview on April 19th. They will have prizes, including tickets for their June NASCAR races, for some lucky fans.

Fans are reminded that the first midweek special Thunder on the Hill Series event will take place on Wednesday, May 21. Included will be the Keystone Cup Speed Week Series 410 sprints along with the American Racing Drivers Club Wingless Midgets. The Thunder events are a co-promotion between Bob Miller and track owner Bruce Rogers.

In answer to a question that we have been asked often there will be no World of Outlaw sprint car event at Grandview Speedway this season.

Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For information check in at www.grandviewspeedway.com or telephone 610.754.7688.
40-LAP NASCAR 358 MODIFIED STOCK CAR FEATURE FINISH: 1. Duane Howard 2. Danny Erg 3. Stewart Friesen 4. Kerry Katz 5. Jeff Stunk 6. Mike Guar 7. Craig Von Doreen 8. Ryan Go down 9. Meme Descants 10. Doug Man miller 11. Kevin Hither 12. Terry Meltzer 13. Ryan Grim 14. Brad Brightbill 15. John Tschudy 16. Tom Umbenhauer 17. Todd Smith 18. Mark Fehr 19. Jeremy Banos 20. Kurt Spotts 21. Brad Missimer DNF 22. Bobby Gunther Walsh 23. Mike Laise 24. Jon Kellner Jr. 25. Danny Hieber 26. Don Norris 27. Sean Merkel 28. Shawn Reimert. NOTE: Hieber got into the feature field as first alternate when Jason Hamilton was scratched from the starting lineup due to mechanical problems.

20- LAP NASCAR “MORE MONEY TWENTY” LATE MODEL STOCK CAR FEATURE FINISH: 1. Brian Shuey 2. Mike Kellner 3. Chuck Schutz 4. Jon Kellner Sr. 5. Rick Todorow 6. Randy Stoudt 7. Ron Kline 8. Sean Merkel (filling in for brother Kyle who was involved with a school activity) 9. Wayne Pfeil 10. John Giesler 11. Buddy Wharton 12. Ed Trimbur 13. Johnny Favinger 14. Steve Wilson 15. Danny Snyder 16. Bobby Wyatt (down one lap) 17. Chad Rae (down two laps) DNF 18. Eric Snoke 19. Bill Henning 20. Eric Kauffman 21. Mac Carter 22. Dean Stoudt 23. Bryon Sipe 24. Jamie Undercoffler

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR MODIFIEDS AS OF APRIL 6, 2008

1. Duane Howard, Oley, PA #4 310*
2. Danny Erb, Boyertown, PA #44 299
3. Stewart Friesen, Niagara Falls, NY #357 290
4. Kerry Kratz, Bechtelsville, PA #87 280
5. Jeff Strunk, Mohnton, PA #126 265
6. Mike Gular, Harleysville, PA #8 256
7. Craig VonDohren, Oley, PA #1C 248
8. Ryan Godown, Ringoes, NJ #R1 235
9. Meme DeSantis, Temple, PA #88D 227
10. Doug Manmiller, Wyomissing, PA #14 219
11. Kevin Hirthler, Green Lane, PA #117 208
12. Terry Meitzler, Kutztown, PA #81 197
13. Ryan Grim, Laury’s Station, PA #17 189
14. Brad Brightbill, Reading, PA #19X 177
15. John Tschudy, Birdsboro, PA #2 169
16. Tom Umbenhauer, Richland, PA #19 154
17. Todd Smith, Hatfield, PA #39 146
18. Mark Fehr, Barto, PA #55 133
19. Jeremy Banos, Douglassville, PA #3 126
20. Kurt Spotts, Pennsburg, PA #70 112

UNOFFICIAL POINT STANDINGS FOR NASCAR LATE MODELS
AS OF APRIL 6, 2008

1. Brian Shuey, Shoemakersville, PA #5X 310*
2. Mike Kellner, Lansdale, PA #57 299
3. Chuck Schutz, Pottstown, PA #ONE 288
4. Jon Kellner Sr., Lansdale, PA #85AM 280
5. Rick Todorow, Quakertown, PA #93 270
6. Randy Stoudt, Pottstown, PA #118 257
7. Ron Kline, Salfordville, PA #3 248
8. Kyle Merkel, Gilbertsville, PA #117 239
9. Wayne Pfeil Jr., Mohnton, PA #72 227
10. John Giesler, Aston, PA #3X 217
11. Buddy Wharton, Birdsboro, PA #7B 205
12. Ed Trimbur, Birdsboro, PA #707 195
13. Jonathan Favinger, Coatesville, PA #18 180
14. Steve Wilson, #13 176
15. Danny Snyder, Green Lane, PA #4S 168
16 Bobby Wyatt, #14 150
17. Chad Rae, Reading, PA #21 140
18. Eric Snoke, #96 139
19. Bill Henning, Lansdale, PA #80 120
20. Eric Kauffman, #307 110

* denotes feature win

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Judging from the hugely successful practice day, an estimated 100 racecars in the pits and a big crowd of fans in the stands on a very chilly day this past Saturday, weekly auto racing at Grandview Speedway will be a big success.

The season opener will feature the NASCAR Modifieds (358 Modifieds) along with the NASCAR Late Models. A full series of qualifying events will lead up to a 40-lap feature for the Modifieds and a 20-lapper for the Late Models.

With $3,000 going to the winner of the Modified feature and more money being offered to the Late Models on opening night the race for the top spots should have fans on the edge of their seats all throughout the night.

A number of new talents such as Ryan Godown, Stewart Friesen, Danny Hieber and others will challenge the Grandview veterans each Saturday night. Six time Modified champions Jeff Strunk and Craig VonDohren are looking for their seventh title. Duane Howard, a three time champion who lost the title by just one point last year, is back to make it four. Past champion Terry Meitzler will be looking to have a strong season as will Mike Gular, Danny Erb, Kerry Kratz, Kevin Hirthler and a host of others.

And there is a strong field of Late Model racers looking to challenge defending champion Brian Shuey in the chase for the title. Leading feature winner Randy Stoudt has teamed up with Merkel Racing for 2008. Four time champion Dean Stoudt is back as is past champion Ron Kline, all time leading Late Model feature winner Jon Kellner Sr., Mark Malcolm, Kyle Merkel, Greg Hoffmaster and many others.

Racers are reminded to have their cars signed in to the pits by 5:30 pm for the April shows.

Stock car racing, with a variety of added attractions during the season, will continue each Saturday night through September.
Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100, in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For race information, the full schedule and more, check in at www.grandviewspeedway.com (sign up for the FREE e-mail fan news) or telephone 610.754.7688.

For marketing information (track magazine and billboard advertising along with sponsorship opportunities) check in with Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc. at 215.752.7797.
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The three time past champion at the NASCAR sanctioned Bechtelsville speed plant has announced he and car owner Chad Sinon are returning to challenge for the lucrative NASCAR Whelen All American Series Modified title in 2008.

The talented 45-year-old veteran Modified racer will have a new Troyer race car owned by Sinon and carry sponsorship support from BPG Racing, Maverick’s Motorcycle Club, Breast Center Awareness, Alex’s Lemonade Stand, Troyer Race Cars and Main Engines.
“This is a decision that we have been discussing the entire off season. We looked at going to other tracks,” said Sinon. “It is no secret that Duane has a preference for the bigger Bridgeport Speedway but the money is so great at Grandview. But it all came down to that one point championship loss of last year and the team wanting to show they can win the title.

“If we had not missed the one race at Grandview to run somewhere else last year there just may have been a different champion.”
Long time crew chief Alan Finch will be back to keep the BPG Racing equipment in top shape.

Howard will be racing at Big Diamond Raceway on Friday nights and then making the very short trip from his Oley, PA home to Grandview Speedway on Saturday nights.

With six time track champions Jeff Strunk and Craig VonDohren returning to action at the one-third-mile, banked clay oval along such standouts as Mike Gular, Terry Meitzler, Kevin Hirthler, Doug Manmiller and a host of others Howard will have his hands full.

Throw in newcomers such as Ryan Godown, New Yorker Stewart Friesen, Danny Hieber and a few others and Howard will definitely have to be at the “top of his game” to be a factor in the championship chase in 2008.

Howard does plan to be at the free-to-the-public practice session on Saturday, March 29th starting at noon.

The season, at Grandview, officially gets the green flag on Saturday, April 5 at 7 p.m. with the NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models featured in a doubleheader. The Modifieds will top their part of the show with a 40-lap, $3,000 to win feature race while the Late Models will run in the More Money Twenty which will offer more money to the competitors.

Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road just off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For information on racing events check in at www.grandviewspeedway.com or telephone 610.754.7688. For information on marketing through motorsports at Grandview Speedway telephone Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc. at 215.752.7797.
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Grandstand seats will be FREE for the Saturday, March 29th practice session which will feature the NASCAR Modifieds, Late Models, Sprints, Midgets, Legends, 600 Modifieds and more in action.

“It is going to be an exciting season at Grandview Speedway. We have quite a few new racers coming out to challenge Jeff Strunk, Craig VonDohren and our other veterans,” said track promoter Bruce Rogers. “It would be a great day for fans to bring their friends who are not racing fans and let them see what short track auto racing is all about. Perhaps we can turn some of them into regular fans.”

The practice session will start at 12 noon.

This will be the final opportunity that NASCAR Modified and Late Model racers will have to make adjustments to their equipment as the season officially gets the green flag on Saturday, April 5th at 7 pm.

The NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models will be part of a doubleheader show that will include a full series of qualifying events leading up to a 40-lap feature for the Modifieds ($3,000 to win) and the More Money 20 for Late Models. This will be the 46th consecutive season of stock car racing at the Bechtelsville clay oval.

RCN Cable TV will be on hand to tape all the opening night action and then show it in a two hour segment on April 8th at 8 pm, April 11 at 7:30 pm, April 15 at 8 pm and April 25 at 7:30 pm.

RCN cable subscribers will be able to see the action from the opener plus five other events (April 26, June 7, July 12, August 2 and August 16) during the season.

RCN4 in the Allentown/Bethlehem area carries the action as does RCN8 in the Philadelphia and surrounding areas (Trooper, Lansdale, King of Prussia, Glenside, Lansdowne plus other Delaware Valley communities.

“We really feel this will be a great season with strong fields of race cars and quite a few new racers in action,” said track public relations director Ernie Saxton. “Short track racing at Grandview offers great family fun, exciting racing, low ticket prices, the opportunity to bring your own goodies or enjoy the low priced concessions at the track, opportunities to meet the racers (for photos and autographs) after the events are over and free parking. It is a low cost evening for the entire family.”

Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For information check in at www.grandviewspeedway.com (sign up for the Fan News via e-mail) or telephone 610.754.7688.
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ADD TO FOR TRADE PUBLICATIONS…..
Racers are reminded that the Grandview Speedway pit office will be open on Saturday, March 22nd from 12 noon to 3 pm (weather permitting). The pit office will open at 10 am on the March 29th practice day and will be open rain or shine.

To keep the process of obtaining NASCAR pit licenses moving along quickly please have your application filled out completely and legibly. Include your social security number (the application will not be accepted without it), sign in both places on the back, have your money (cash or check) ready. Checks should be made payable to NASCAR, Inc.

All those applying for licenses (they are required to enter the Grandview Speedway pit area) should read the application carefully before signing and before arriving at the track.

Those who sent their applications to NASCAR and have not received their licenses will most likely find that they are on the list provided to the track by NASCAR unless they submitted their application recently.

FINAL NOTE!! During the month of April all race cars should be signed into the pit area no later than 5:30 pm. Once the track goes to their regular 7:30 pm starting time race cars will be required to be signed in by 6 pm.
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NEWS FROM GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
Presenting NASCAR sanctioned Modifieds and Late Models
Promoter: Bruce Rogers @ 610.754.7688
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COMING EVENTS: Saturday, March 29, 12 noon, Free-to-the-public practice day featuring Modifieds, Late Models, Sprints, Midgets, Legends, 600 Modifieds and more.
Saturday, April 5, 7 p.m. Kickoff of 46th season of stock car racing. NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models. Modifieds run full series of qualifying events topped by a 40-lap feature paying $3,000 to win. Late Models run series of qualifying events topped by 20-lap feature paying extra cash.
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BPG RACING IS NEW SPONSOR OF FREEDOM 76 CLASSIC, PRACTICE DAY SET FOR MARCH 29TH

BECHTELSVILLE, PA March 14, 2008 . . . The granddaddy of all area Modified racing classics, the Freedom 76, will have a new sponsor this season.
BPG Racing, owned by successful Blue Bell, PA businessman Chad Sinon, has agreed to take on the sponsorship of the race which offers the largest purse for Modifieds in area racing with $20,000 going to the winner.
The BPG Racing Freedom 76 is set for Saturday, September 13.
Long time sponsor THP, a respected real estate developer, has relinquished their sponsorship of the race.
“We do want to thank THP for their support of the event for so many years. They were a great support of racing at Grandview,” said track promoter Bruce Rogers. “Hopefully, when the sluggish economy is corrected, we will see THP back with us. We wish them the best.”
BPG Racing has been fielding race cars at Grandview Speedway for several years in addition to having cars in competition at other area tracks.
“Grandview Speedway has been good to us. We have been able to win a lot of events there and earned some sizeable checks with the wins and the point fund payouts,” said Sinon. “We just wanted to be able to give something back to a track that has given us so much. We are excited about being the sponsor of this event, a true classic in the sport.”
Sinon has also announced that he will be sponsoring a URC and NASCAR Modified doubleheader during the season at Grandview and will also sponsor the popular Pick 3 Contest in the weekly track magazine, the Grandview Groove.
Fans are invited to come out and see all the new race cars as they take part in the Free-to-the-Public practice session on Saturday, March 29th at noon.
The season kicks off, officially, on Saturday, April 5th at 7 p.m. with a full series of qualifying events for the NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models topped by a 40-lapper for the Modifieds and a 20-lap feature for the Late Models. Admission for the opening event of the 46th season of stock car racing at Grandview Speedway will be $15.00 for adults.
All REGULAR events, including those that have the added attraction of Legends or 600 Modifieds along with the NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models, will have an adult ticket price of $13.00.
Grandview Speedway, a one-third-mile, banked clay oval, is located on Passmore Road just off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For race information check in at www.grandviewspeedway.com or telephone 610.754.7688.
For information on marketing opportunities contact Ernie Saxton Communications at 215.752.7797 or Esaxton144@aol.com.
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March 13, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE----THANK YOU

FRED RAHMER ANNOUNCES PLANS TO RUN USAC WINGLESS SPRINT SHOW AT GRANDVIEW TUESDAY, JUNE 3
DIRT TRACK HEROES CAR SHOW LOOKS FOR BIG NIGHT FRIDAY WITH HARMONY SPEEDWAY REUNION . . . . . . .

The show goes on and Thursday night was no different as the Phillipsburg Mall (Route 22 East Phillipsburg, NJ) played host to the fifth day of the IRCO Community Credit Union Dirt Track Heroes Car Show. Many drivers turned out for the interview session that began at 7 PM and ran to nearly closing time at 9 PM. Fast Fred Rahmer of Salfordsville, PA was the big guest of the night. Rahmer, one of the winningest drivers in 410 sprint car racing today, made the trip to the Phillipsburg Mall on a night dedicated to the Thunder on the Hill Racing Series at the Grandview Speedway. The big news of the night was a surprise announcement that Fred Rahmer will compete in the USAC National Wingless Sprint Tour at the Grandview Speedway on Tuesday night, June 3rd. The USAC wingless sprints were a crowd pleaser at Grandview in 2007 and they'll be returning again this year to thrill the fans. Rahmer is planning a big season, looking to compete in more than one-hundred races this year and yes, he'll be at Grandview without the wing. On Wednesday night, Billy Pauch also announced his plans to be on the "hill" when USAC invades Grandview Speedway.

Also at the IRCO Dirt Track Heroes event was driver Brian Seidel and car owner Guy Howie. Seidel has enjoyed much success in sprint car racing and his career is far from over. As for Guy Howie, a former Modified driver, he's all locked and loaded for a big season in URC. Seidel is a former URC Champion as Howie is still looking for his first ever URC Owner Championship. Sprint drivers Scott Pursell and Jamie Bodo were also on hand to announce their plans.

Modified hot shoe Sammy Beavers returned to the mall for the show and its certainly obvious just how much he is enjoying this first ever event. From the Reading Fairgrounds, Freddie Adam and Earl Derr were also on hand to salute the fans, sign autographs and meet many new race fans.

Friday night will be dedicated to Harmony Speedway and the Harmony Speedway Historical Night. Many Dirt Track Heroes from Harmony Speedway are expected to fill the stage at center court at 7 PM. Be sure to check out the Harmony Speedway display, filled with photos, restored race cars and plenty of long tales.

What's going on the rest of the week!

DIRT TRACK HEROES & CAR SHOW SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Show Hours : Thursday through Saturday 10 AM to 9 PM

Friday, March 14
7:00 to 8:30 PM Harmony Speedway Historical Night

Saturday, March 15
2 PM to 3 PM Flemington Fair Speedway with Ron Bailey
Discussion on How to restore a race car

Join the Pados Brothers Steve and Ed as they host the nightly activities at center court of the Phillipsburg Mall.

An event t-shirt and program book is available for this week long show. Shirts and Program Books are on sale in the main Mall walkway. The shirt features Carl VanHorn, Frankie Schneider, Rags Carter and Al Tasnady along with a salute to Flemington, Harmony and the Nazareth Speedway.

The IRCO Community Federal Credit Union is the sponsor of this event. For more information on what they have to offer, please visit their website at www.ircocu.com or contact Greg Collins directly at gcollins@ircocu.com.

NAPA AUTO PARTS, THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES SCHEDULE OF EVENTS GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY BECHTELSVILLE, PA

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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,

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NEWS FROM GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
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VARIETY OF RACING TO BE PRESENTED DURING GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY’S 46TH CONSECUTIVE SEASON

BECHTELSVILLE, PA February 22, 2008 . . . “It is going to be an exciting season of auto racing at Grandview Speedway as we present a variety of different types of racing as part of our 46th consecutive season, “ said track promoter Bruce Rogers. “There will be something for everyone as we offer everything from NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models to sprint cars and more.”
Close to three dozen events of auto racing competition will be presented kicking off with the free-to-the-public practice session on Saturday, March 29th starting at noon.
“The practice session is a long time tradition at Grandview and it offers the opportunity for racers to test and tune their equipment before the season gets the green flag officially,” said track public relations director Ernie Saxton. “People coming out for the practice day get to see a lot of action for FREE and they get to see a variety of race cars including Legends, Modifieds, Sprints, Midgets, Late Models, Speedsters and more.”
The 2008 season officially gets started on Saturday, April 5th with a doubleheader show that will feature a 40-lapper for the NASCAR Modified stock cars and a 20-lap main event for the NASCAR Late Models. Racing will start at 7 p.m.
The NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models will be part of the action on just about every Saturday night with the Legends stock cars being added for about a dozen dates and the 600 Modifieds included for several shows. In addition there will be a couple appearances by the Speedsters.
United Racing Company sprint cars will be part of the Saturday night action for two dates in 2008.
The always exciting Thunder on the Hill promotion, created by Bob Miller and Bruce Rogers, will feature the sprints, midgets, DIRT Modifieds, and other attractions in special midweek shows.
A complete schedule of events for 2008 can be found at www.grandviewspeedway.com.
Money saving season passes are available for all the Saturday events and include a reserved seat. For race information and season passes telephone 610.754.7688.
Marketing through NASCAR motorsports opportunities are available by telephoning Ernie Saxton at 215.752.7797 or e-mail Esaxton144@aol.com. Grandview Speedway offers event sponsorships, billboard and track magazine advertising plus other marketing opportunities.
Grandview Speedway is a one-third-mile, banked clay oval located on Passmore Road in Bechtelsville, PA just off Route 100, 10 miles north of Pottstown.
GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY 2008 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
This schedule is subject to change without notice. For information on events, weather, etc. Please call 610-754-7688. Local weather information is carried on WNPV 1440AM in Lansdale and WPAZ 1370AM Radio in Pottstown or check the weather report at www.grandviewspeedway.com. All events are scheduled to start at 7:30 PM unless otherwise indicated.

Saturday, March 29 FREE to the Public Practice Session. 12 Noon Open for all Divisions
Saturday, April 5 Modifieds (40 Laps) & Late Models (special event for Late Models being planned) Starting at 7 PM
Saturday, April 12 Modifieds & Late Models Starting at 7 PM
Saturday, April 19 Modifieds & Late Models + Legends Starting at 7 PM
Saturday, April 26 Modifieds & Late Models + 600 Modifieds Starting at 7 PM
Saturday, May 3 Modifieds & Late Models + Legends Starting at 7:30 PM -Checkered Flag Fan Club Night
Saturday, May 10 Modifieds & Late Models + 600 Modifieds AutoLocator Magazine Night
Saturday, May 17 Modifieds & Late Models + Legends Arnold’s Go-Kart Center Night -
Wednesday, May 21 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES
Keystone Cup Speed Week Series 410 Sprints & ARDC Wingless Midgets
Saturday, May 24 Modifieds & Late Models (special being planned for Late Models)
Saturday, May 31 Modifieds & Late Models & Speedsters
Tuesday, June 3 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES
USAC National Wingless Sprint Tour & ARDC Wingless Midgets
Saturday, June 7 Modifieds & Late Models
Saturday, June 14 Modifieds & URC Sprints + 600 Modifieds - Zuber Realty Night
Saturday, June 21 Modifieds & Late Models - Banes Roofing Night
Saturday, June 28 Modifieds & Late Models + Legends
Tuesday, July 1 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES
Cindy Rowe Pennsylvania Sprint Speed Week Series 410 Sprints & 358 Modifieds
Saturday, July 5 Modifieds & Firecracker 40 for Late Models - Bert Jones Beer City Night
Saturday, July 12 Modifieds & Late Models + Legends - WNPV-AM Radio Night
Wednesday, July 16 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES- - -FAN FUN NIGHT! !
100 Lap Traffic JAM Thunder Vs DIRT Modifieds & Garden State Vintage Stock Cars
Saturday, July 19 Modifieds & Late Models & Legends Hatfield Quality Meats Night
Saturday, July 26 Modifieds & URC Sprints Plus Feature Only for Late Models - BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports Night
Saturday, August 2 Stauffer Construction Forrest Rogers Memorial
$10,000 to win for Modifieds Plus Late Models
Saturday, August 9 Modifieds & Late Models (Forrest Rogers Rain Date)
Saturday, August 16 Modifieds & Late Models ALLSTATE Night
Tuesday, August 19 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES
Grandview Thunder 5-25’s 410 Sprints, 358 Modifieds, 600cc Sprints,
Rolling Thunder Legends, 600 Modifieds
Saturday, August 23 Modifieds & Late Models + 600 Modifieds - Financial House Night
Saturday, August 30 Modifieds & Late Models + Legends
Saturday, September 6 Modifieds & Late Models
Thursday, September 11 THP Annual Freedom 76 Golf Tournament
Saturday, September 13 37th Annual THP Freedom 76 Modified Classic.
$20,000 to win 7 PM starting time
Saturday, September 20 Modifieds & Late Models +Speedsters & Legends 7 PM
(Rain Date for Freedom 76)
Saturday, September 27 Modifieds & Late Models 7 PM
Saturday, October 18 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES Halloween Party 6 PM
Grandview Thunder 5-25’s URC Sprints, 358 Modifieds, Rolling Thunder Legends,
ARDC Wingless Midgets, 600 Modifeds., Garden State Vintage Stock Cars,
Saturday, November 22 Fall Racer’s Flea Market Starting at 7 AM – 1PM
Saturday, November 8 Annual Awards Dinner Kutztown, PA Fire Company
Thunder on the Hill Racing Series is a Bruce Rogers/Bob Miller Promotion Visit our web sites: www.grandviewspeedway.com and www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com
FOR INFORMATION ON MARKETING THROUGH NASCAR MOTORSPORTS AT GRANDVIEW PLEASE CONTACT ERNIE SAXTON AT 215.752.7797 OR ESAXTON144@AOL.COM.

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