2008 Reading Car Show

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE---THANK YOU

NAPA AUTO PARTS READING RACING REUNION & CAR SHOW ENDS SUCCESSFUL WEEK LONG RUN AT FAIRGROUNDS SQUARE MALL

The 23rd Annual NAPA Auto Parts Reading Racing Reunion & Car Show ended a very successful week long run at the Fairgrounds Square Mall in Reading, PA. One-hundred and twenty-six race cars representing numerous divisions of short track racing filled the Mall walkway and the walls were literally bulging. Mall walker traffic was very strong all week, but especially on the Sunday opening day as well as Saturday's final day of the show. The Friday night Legend's Reunion was another well attended event with more then twenty-five drivers attending despite the forecast of heavy snowfall. Popular URC Sprint driver Glenn Fitzcharles was acknowledged for his soon to be induction into the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame, located in Knoxville, Iowa. Sprint car drivers Smokey Snellbaker and Van May were the guests of honor for their numerous contributions to the sport. Snellbaker and May were two drivers that competed in the thrilling 410 sprint shows that took place in the 1970's at the Reading Fairgrounds Speedway. Both Snellbaker and May were huge hits with the crowd and both drivers were emotionally moved for the
acknowledgement.

Numerous celebrity interviews took place during the show, including a huge turnout by ARDC drivers on Wednesday night. Also, noted car owner Chad Sinon took time for an interview with URC sprint driver Chris Coyle. The BPG colors, number and well recognized name of Chad Sinon will enter the doors of URC when their sixty-first season opens at the Bridgeport Speedway on Saturday night, April 12. Sinon recently announced his sponsorship support Wilmington, DE driver Chris Coyle as they chase the coveted URC Championship crown in 2008.

At the Lee Myles sponsored BASH Racing Movie Party, the car show awards were presented. The Best Appearing Go Kart Award went to the #59 of Dakota Kohler as B.J. Antonio's #46 earned the Best Appearing Quarter Midget. The Best Appearing Small Car Award went to the Legend #16 driven by Tom Mayberry Jr. Winner of the Best Appearing Micro Sprint was the #54 of Fred Bitner. The Steve Hicks #USA 1 was the winner of the Best Appearing Open Cockpit car as the Kyle Merkel #117 took top honors as Best Appearing Late Model. In the modified class, the Jon Haegele #61 took the prize as the Joe Pratt owned restored Sonny Dornberger #99 was the Best Appearing Restored car. The over all best car of the show was awarded to the #5s Late Model of Lauden Seigfried. Along with all the winners, the following cars and drivers were award nominees: #6 Brandon McGough, #7K Kaitlynn Quillman, #10 Andrea Quillman, #59 Erick Humlhanz, #108 Jordan Knepp, Jordan Reimert, #21w Chuck Whary, #3c Chuck Miller, #61 Mark Shaffer, #6c John Coon, #57 Brandon Edgar, #83 "Dozer" Billy Nye, #16 Dave Shirk, #4 Chris Coyle, #87 Andy Burkhart, #69 Greg Hoffmaster, #04 Bryon Guzik, #33 Bryan Sipe, #21k Kyle Weiss, #3 Mike Nicholas, #99 Craig Whitmoyer, #111 Archie Meyers, #56 Smokey Snellbaker, and the #69 Van May,

The show once again offered an event Program Book and T-shirt. Anyone interested in purchasing a Program Book or T-shirt may contact Joe Wylezik at jhwcuda@verizon.net.

With the success of this years events, show organizers Bob and Donna Miller are already thinking about their plans for 2009. At the Friday night Legend's Reunion, Miller announced that he will put strong effort into bringing driver Dave Kelly to the show next year. Kelly, a standout in the URC sprints, also holds the honor of winning the final race ever presented at the Reading Fairgrounds Speedway. Sad but true, 2009 will be the thirty year anniversary since the final race at Reading. "Having Dave Kelly return to the Fairgrounds would be a fitting tribute and certainly highlight to join the long list of drivers who were honored over the years.

The race car Mall Show tour continues as the Phillipsburg Mall in Phillipsburg, NJ will play host to the first ever IRCO DIRT Track Heroes Car Show that will open on Sunday, March 9 and continue through aturday, March 15. Opening day is expected to be a huge day with a live radio broadcast filled with driver interviews. Drivers from Flemington, Nazareth, Harmony and the Reading Fairgrounds will be part of the opening day festivities.

Tentative. . . . . . SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Show Hours : Sunday 11 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Saturday 10 AM to 9 PM

Sunday, March 9th Show Opens at 11 AM
1:30 to 5:30 PM Dirt Track Heroes Introduction & Autograph Session

CARQUEST Gasoline Alley & On Track With the Pados Brothers & Randy Kane (TV/Internet Show)
Monday, March 10th
7:00 to 8:30 PM Hamlin, Borgers, Snyderville Speedway Night
Plus Harmony Speedway Historical Society Acknowledged

Tuesday, March 11th
7:00 to 8:30 PM Kutztown Speedway & AARN Night

Wednesday, March 12th
7:00 to 8:30 PM Drivers from New Egypt & Bridgeport
Speedway Plus Nazareth Speedway Remembered

Thursday, March 13
7:00 to 8:30 PM Thunder on the Hill/Grandview Speedway
Night & Reading Fairgrounds Historical Society

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

An event t-shirt and program book is already in the design stages for this first annual event. A limited amount of space is still available for this event. To display a restored or current day race car, please enter by completing the electronic entry form at: www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com, or call Donna Miller at 215-860-5631.

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.

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February 25, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE---THANK YOU Reading Racing Reunion Photos by Mike Feltenberger

126 CARS FILL FAIRGROUNDS SQUARE MALL AS 23RD ANNUAL NAPA AUTO PARTS READING RACING REUNION & CAR SHOW OPENS

It's a Full House! The Fairgrounds Square Mall, located on the 5th Street Highway in Reading, PA and on the property that was once the Reading Fairgrounds Speedway is now home (at least for a week) to one-hundred and twenty-six race cars as the NAPA Auto Parts Reading Racing Reunion & Car Show opens for its twenty-third year. The week long show will run daily through Saturday, March 1st, when the show will close at 9 PM.

A big variety of race cars from various divisions of local auto racing are on display including some of greatest restored race cars. At center count your find the restored Lloyd sprinter driven by Smokey Snellbaker, the Sterner #69 sprint car driven by Van May and one of the most popular cars to view, the #32 three window coupe driven by Tony Volz. This car is not restored but is displayed in it's current condition.

The Reading Fairgrounds Historical Society is present in the event with an outstanding display once again as well as the URC Sprints, ARDC Midgets, Grandview Speedway, Shellhammer's Speedway, Marsh Creek, LANCO, Kutztown Fairgrounds and the Checkered Flag Fan Club just to name a few of the displays.

Some very beautiful race cars are on display and include the modifieds of Jon Haegele, Mike Nicholas, Craig Whitmoyer and Kyle Weiss . Some eye catchers for the Late Models include the #69 of Greg Hofmaster, the 118 of Randy Stoudt, the 04 of Bret Guzik and the 117 of Kyle Merkel. The Micro-Sprints are in top form as well with the 6c of John Coon, the 57 of Brandon Edgar and the 54 of Fred Bitner showing very well. In the Open Cockpit class be sure to take a look at the USA 1 of Steve Hicks, the 87 of Andy Burkhart, the Doug Hendricks #80 and the BPG Racing #4 of Chris Coyle. At the top of the list for the go-karts is the #6 of Brandon McGough the 10 of Andrea Quillman and the 59 of Dakota Kohler. All the cars look great and certainly worth a visit to the Fairgrounds Square Mall in Reading, PA.

Wednesday night at 7 PM, a special Meet the Drivers Night will take place at center court. Drivers from all divisions will be on hand for interviews, photos and autographs. URC driver Chris Coyle will be on hand to announce his plans for 2008 along with sponsor Chad Sinon. Coyle will be sporting the popular BPG Motorsports colors and numbers on the URC tour of 2008. Modified, Late Model, ARDC Midget and Micro-Sprint drivers will be on hand for interviews.

On Friday night, the Legends Reunion will steal the show as the popular great drivers and racing personalities gather on the sacred Reading Fairgrounds property just one more time. The Legends Reunion will get underway at 7 PM with a special salute to sprint car stars Smokey Snellbaker and Van May, two winning drivers at the Fairgrounds oval. There will also be a special salute to URC drivers Kramer Williamson and Glenn Fitzcharles who were both recent inductees into the Knoxville Sprint Car Hall of Fame.

Following the Reunion, the gang will move to the Temple Fire Company for The BASH Racing Movie Party sponsored by Lee Myles Transmissions on the 5th Street Highway. The Lee Myles BASH Racing Movie Party is set for Friday night, February 29 at the Temple Fire Company with doors opening at 8:30 PM with The BASH continuing to at least 1 AM. Music for dancing, great racing movies from the past and present and plenty of fun is planned for all who attend. The BASH has quickly become a " don't miss-fun event" as many local drivers attend, offering fans an opportunity to meet them away from the race track.

Admission to The BASH Racing Movie Party is just $10. Tickets may be purchased during the Reading Racing Reunion & Car Show at the event shirt stand at center court of the Mall. Tickets may also be purchased in advance by sending a check or money order to Speedway Promotions 129 Mill Pond Place Langhorne, PA 19047. Please make your check payable to Speedway Promotions and enclose a self addressed and stamped envelop. Because of limited seating and an always large turnout, it's a good idea to get your tickets in advance. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door, but a sell out is expected. There will be a cash bar available as well. Also part of The BASH will be the presentation of the Car Show Special Awards.

On Saturday, the final day of the show, the Ms. Micro Sprint Competition will take place at Center Court at 1 PM along with interviews for the drivers of go-karts, micro sprints, slingshots. legends and a salute to the quarter-midget drivers of today..
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Show Opens Tomorrow, Sunday, February 24. . . . .
MORE THAN ONE- HUNDRED CARS REGISTER FOR 23RD ANNUAL READING RACING REUNION & CAR SHOW AT FAIRGROUNDS SQUARE

The NAPA Auto Parts 23rd Annual Reading Racing Reunion & Car Show is set to open tomorrow, Sunday, February 24 and continue through Saturday, March 1 at the Fairgrounds Square Mall in Reading, PA. This popular week long race car show will attract more then one-hundred race cars that will be on display and fill the Fairgrounds Square Mall located on the 5th Street Highway in Reading. The Fairgrounds Mall rests on the property that was once home to the very popular Reading Fairgrounds Speedway, know for years as the Home of Champions. Race cars from all divisions will be on display including modifieds and late models that compete at the Grandview Speedway, go-karts from Shellhammer's Speedway and micro-sprints and legends cars that compete at the Kutztown Fairgrounds. Sprint cars will also be present during the show offering the very first look at the Chad Sinon sponsored BPG #4 sprint car that will be driven by URC ace Chris Coyle. ARDC wingless midgets, growing with great popularity of late, will also be a featured attraction at the show. Of course, one the most popular displays is that of the restored race cars including the Reading Racing Historical Society.

Wednesday night at 7 PM, a special Meet the Drivers Night will take place at center court. Drivers from all divisions will be on hand for interviews, photos and autographs. URC driver Chris Coyle will be on hand to announce his plans for 2008 along with sponsor Chad Sinon. Coyle will be sporting the popular BPG Motorsports colors and numbers on the URC tour of 2008. Modified, Late Model, ARDC Midget and Micro-Sprint drivers will be on hand for interviews.

On Friday night, the Legends Reunion will steal the show as the popular great drivers and racing personalities gather on the sacred Reading Fairgrounds property just one more time. The Legends Reunion will get underway at 7 PM with a special salute to sprint car stars Smokey Snellbaker and Van May, two winning drivers at the Fairgrounds oval. There will also be a special salute to URC drivers Kramer Williamson and Glenn Fitzcharles who were both recent inductees into the Knoxville Sprint Car Hall of Fame.

Following the Reunion, the gang will move to the Temple Fire Company for The BASH Racing Movie Party sponsored by Lee Myles Transmissions on the 5th Street Highway. The Lee Myles BASH Racing Movie Party is set for Friday night, February 29 at the Temple Fire Company with doors opening at 8:30 PM with The BASH continuing to at least 1 AM. Music for dancing, great racing movies from the past and present and plenty of fun is planned for all who attend. The BASH has quickly become a " don't miss-fun event" as many local drivers attend, offering fans an opportunity to meet them away from the race track.

Admission to The BASH Racing Movie Party is just $10. Tickets may be purchased during the Reading Racing Reunion & Car Show at the event shirt stand at center court of the Mall. Tickets may also be purchased in advance by sending a check or money order to Speedway Promotions 129 Mill Pond Place Langhorne, PA 19047. Please make your check payable to Speedway Promotions and enclose a self addressed and stamped envelop. Because of limited seating and an always large turnout, it's a good idea to get your tickets in advance. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door, but a sell out is expected. There will be a cash bar available as well. Also part of The BASH will be the presentation of the Car Show Special Awards.

On Saturday, the final day of the show, the Ms. Micro Sprint Competition will take place at Center Court at 1 PM along with interviews for the drivers of go-karts, micro sprints, slingshots. legends and a salute to the quarter-midget drivers of today..

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February 14, 2008

NAPA AUTO PARTS 23RD ANNAUL READING RACING REUNION RETURNS TO

FAIRGOUNDS SQUARE FEBRUARY 24

Opening day of the 23rd Annual Reading Racing Reunion & Car Show is fast approaching and the Fairgrounds Square Mall in Reading, PA is just days away from transforming into the week long home of nearly one-hundred race cars of various divisions. The show will open on Sunday, February 24th and continue through Saturday, March 1st.

The Fairgrounds Square Mall sits on the very grounds that once was home to the historic Reading Fairgrounds Speedway. Each year, more then one-hundred race cars and thousands of visitors fill the Fairgrounds Square Mall to recall the fond memories of the Reading Fairgrounds and to launch the coming new short track racing season. Grandview Speedway always has a strong presence at this event and they plan to participate once again in 2008. 358 Modifieds, URC Sprint Cars, Late Models, Midgets, Legends Cars and Micro Sprints are just some of the types of race cars that will be on display. Always a favorite viewing during this show is the display of the restored race cars, many of which competed at one time at the Reading Fairgrounds. The theme of this years show will have increased focus on sprint cars, with a special salute to sprint car greats, Smokey Snellbaker, Van May as well as recent Hall of Fame inductees Glenn Fitzcharles and Kramer Williamson. All four drivers were big winners at the Reading Fairgrounds and delivered much success in the world of sprint car racing.

The BASH Racing Movie Party sponsored by Lee Myles will again be part of the week long Reading Racing Reunion & Car Show. The Lee Myles BASH Racing Movie Party is set for Friday night, February 29 at the Temple Fire Company with doors opening at 8:30 PM with The BASH continuing to at least 1 AM. Music for dancing, great racing movies from the past and present and plenty of fun is planned for all who attend. The BASH has quickly become a " don't miss-fun event" as many local drivers attend, offering fans an opportunity to meet them away from the race track.

Admission to The BASH Racing Movie Party is just $10. Tickets may be purchased during the Reading Racing Reunion & Car Show at the event shirt stand at center court of the Mall. Tickets may also be purchased in advance by sending a check or money order to Speedway Promotions 129 Mill Pond Place Langhorne, PA 19047. Please make your check payable to Speedway Promotions and enclose a self addressed and stamped envelop. Because of limited seating and an always large turnout, it's a good idea to get your tickets in advance. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door, but a sell out is expected. There will be a cash bar available as well. Also part of The BASH will be the presentation of the Car Show Special Awards.

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January 27, 2008

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LAST CALL FOR RACE CAR DISPLAY SPACE AT READING RACING REUNION & CAR SHOW

Opening day of the 23rd Annual NAPA Auto Parts Reading Racing Reunion & Car Show is fast approaching. The week long show will open on Sunday, February 24 and continue through Saturday, March 1st. Event Organizers are in the final planning stages of the show and anyone interested in displaying their race car, club, organization or speedway, must register before February 2nd. Entries are being excepted by calling Donna Miller at 215-860-5631. An entry form is also available at www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com.

The Fairgrounds Square Mall sits on the very grounds that once was home to the historic Reading Fairgrounds Speedway. Each year, more then one-hundred race cars and thousands of visitors fill the Fairgrounds Square Mall to recall the fond memories of the Reading Fairgrounds and to launch the coming new short track racing season.

Grandview Speedway always has a strong presence at this event and they plan to participate once again in 2008. 358 Modifieds, URC Sprint Cars, Late Models, Midgets, Legends Cars and Micro Sprints are just some of the types of race cars that will be on display. Always a favorite viewing during this show is the display of the restored race cars, many of which competed at one time at the Reading Fairgrounds. The theme of this years show will have increased focus on sprint cars, with a special salute to sprint car greats, Smokey Snellbaker, Van May as well as recent Hall of Fame inductees Glenn Fitzcharles and Kramer Williamson. All four drivers were big winners at the Reading Fairgrounds and delivered much success in the world of sprint car racing.

The BASH Racing Movie Party will again be part of the week long Reading Racing Reunion & Car Show. The BASH Racing Movie Party is sponsored by Lee Myles Transmissions of Reading. The BASH is set for Friday night, February 29 at the Temple Fire Company with doors openingat 8:30 PM with The BASH continuing to at least 1 AM. Music for dancing, great racing movies from the past and present and plenty of fun is planned for all who attend. The BASH has quickly become a " don't miss-fun event" as many local drivers attend, offering fans an opportunity to meet them away from the race track.

Admission to The BASH Racing Movie Party is just $10. Tickets may be purchased during the Reading Racing Reunion & Car Show at the event shirt stand at center court of the Mall. Tickets may also be purchased in advance by sending a check or money order to Speedway Promotions 129 Mill Pond Place Langhorne, PA 19047. Please make your check payable to Speedway Promotions and enclose a self addressed and stamped envelop. Because of limited seating and an always large turnout, it's a good idea to get your tickets in advance. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door, but a sell out is expected. There will be a cash bar available as well. Also part of The BASH will be the presentation of the Car Show Special Awards.

Race teams wishing to display their race car in the Reading Racing Reunion & Car Show should pre-enter by visiting
www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com and completing the entry form. Or, call Donna Miller at 215-860-5631.
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January 6, 2008

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CONTACT: BOB MILLER

THE BASH RACING MOVIE PARTY SET FOR FRIDAY NIGHT, FEBRUARY 29 AT TEMPLE FIRE COMPANY

The BASH Racing Movie Party sponsored by Lee Myles will again be part of the week long Reading Racing Reunion & Car Show. The Fairgrounds Square Mall in Reading, PA will be the location for the 23rd presentation of the NAPA Auto Parts Reading Racing Reunion & Car Show. The show will open on Sunday, February 24 and run through Saturday, March 1st. Part of this week long show is The BASH Racing Movie Party sponsored by Lee Myles Transmissions of Reading. The BASH is set for Friday night, February 29 at the Temple Fire Company with doors opening at 8:30 PM with The BASH continuing to at least 1 AM. Music for dancing, great racing movies from the past and present and plenty of fun is planned for all who attend. The BASH has quickly become a " don't miss-fun event" as many local drivers attend, offering fans an opportunity to meet them away from the race track.

Admission to The BASH Racing Movie Party is just $10. Tickets may be purchased during the Reading Racing Reunion & Car Show at the event shirt stand at center court of the Mall. Tickets may also be purchased in advance by sending a check or money order to Speedway Promotions 129 Mill Pond Place Langhorne, PA 19047. Please make your check payable to Speedway Promotions and enclose a self addressed and stamped envelop. Because of limited seating and an always large turnout, it's a good idea to get your tickets in advance. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door, but a sell out is expected. There will be a cash bar available as well. Also part of The BASH will be the presentation of the Car Show Special Awards.

Lee Myles of Reading, located on North Fifth Street, has signed on as sponsor of The BASH Racing Movie Party of 2008. Lee Myles is the most experienced name brand in the transmission repair industry.

Race teams wishing to display their race car in the Reading Racing Reunion & Car Show should pre-enter by visiting www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com and completing the entry form. Or, call Donna Miller at 215-860-5631.

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December 30, 2007

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23rd ANNUAL READING RACING REUNION & CAR SHOW SET TO OPEN SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24 AT FAIRGROUNDS SQUARE MALL

Back by popular demand, the NAPA Auto Parts 23rd Annual Reading Racing Reunion & Car Show will once again be a week long show. After trying an extended weekend run in 2007, Fairgrounds Square Mall Management and Car Show organizers have agreed that the 2008 edition of the show will return to a week long run. The feedback was, "We want the show for a full week", and that was heard from Mall merchants, customers and Car Show exhibitors as well. The Reading Racing Reunion & Car Show will open on Sunday, February 24 and continue through Saturday, March 1. Nightly activities are being planned and already includes the Friday night, February 29 Legend's Reunion followed by THE BASH Racing Movie Party.

There is limited space in the Fairgrounds Square Mall since marketing opportunities have attracted more Mall merchants. As a result, it is important that race teams wishing to exhibit, should register early. Registration is easier this year, with an entry form now posted on: www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com. Please go to the Thunder Series website, complete the form and send. If you do have additional questions, please contact Donna Miller at 215-860-5631.

Race teams, speedways, novelty exhibitors and organizations wishing to register for the 23rd Annual Reading Racing Reunion & Car Show should first visit the Thunder Series website. Move-in and set-up for the show will take place on Sunday, February 24th at 7:30 AM. For more information, please contact Donna Miller at; 215-860-5631.
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December 6, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE---THANK YOU

23rd ANNUAL READING RACING REUNION & CAR SHOW RETURNS TO A WEEK LONG RUN, OPENING SUNDAY, FEBRUARY, 24

Back by popular demand, the NAPA Auto Parts 23rd Annual Reading Racing Reunion & Car Show will once again be a week long show. After trying anextended weekend run in 2007, Fairgrounds Square Mall Management and Car Show organizers have agreed that the 2008 edition of the show will return to a week long run. The feedback was, "We want the show for a full week", and that was heard from Mall merchants, customers and Car Show exhibitors as well. The Reading Racing Reunion & Car Show will open on Sunday, February 24 and continue through Saturday, March 1. Nightly activities are being planned and already includes the Friday night, February 29 Legend's Reunion followed by THE BASH Racing Movie Party.

There is limited space in the Fairgrounds Square Mall since marketing opportunities have attracted more Mall merchants. As a result, it is important that race teams wishing to exhibit, should register early. Registration is easier this year, with an entry form now posted on: www.thunderonthehillracingnews.com. Please go to the Thunder Series website, complete the form and send. If you do have additional questions, please contact Donna Miller at 215-860-5631.

Race teams, speedways, novelty exhibitors and organizations wishing to register for the 23rd Annual Reading Racing Reunion & Car Show should first visit the Thunder Series website.

Move-in and set-up for the show will take place on Sunday, February 24th at 7:30 AM.

For more information, please contact Donna Miller at; 215-860-5631.
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