May 11, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE---THANK YOU
THUNDER SERIES OF 2008 TO OPEN 19TH SEASON AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY WEDNESDAY, MAY
21 KEYSTONE CUP 410 SPRINTS & ARDC WINGLESS MIDGETS TO OPEN SERIES
The NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series will begin their
nineteenth season with the opening event of the 2nd Annual Keystone Cup 410
Sprint Series. The best of central Pennsylvania's 410 sprit car racers will take
part in the five race series, taking place over the Memorial Day holiday week.
Grandview will host the opening Keystone Cup event with the series moving
on to Williams Grove, Lincoln, Selinsgrove and the Port Royal Speedway. Time
trials will open the show at 7:30 PM followed by a series of qualifying events
all leading up to the $5,000 to win, 35 lap feature event. Also on the program
will be the very popular ARDC Wingless Midgets, competing in a series of
qualifying events and a twenty lap feature. Gates will open at Grandview
Speedway on Wednesday night, May 21 at 5 PM with race time set for 7:30 PM.
Defending Keystone Cup Series Champion Fred Rahmer of Salfordsville, PA is a top
contender for the win at Grandview. Rahmer is third on the all time Thunder on
the Hill career win list with eight victories and a four time Thunder on the
Hill Series Champion. Along with Rahmer, look for Stevie Smith, Greg Hodnett,
Mark Smith, Keith Kauffman, Lance Dewease. Todd Shaffer, Alan Cole, Sean Michael
and Michael Carber just to name a few.
Just for the fans, plan on the return of the popular Inside/Out Promotion,
where fans will have an opportunity to watch the pre-race warm-up sessions from
the fourth turn infield. Fans who purchase advance tickets will have the first
option to take part in the program.Sign-up at the main gate as this fan activity
is absolutely free. The Inside/Out promotion is being brought to you by
COMDIAL Telephone Communications, a long time support and friend of the Thunder
Series and the thousands of fans who follow the series. Advance tickets for the
Wednesday, May 21st Keystone Cup 410 sprint series event at Grandview Speedway
are now on sale. Adult admission tickets are $20, children 6-11 are $5 and under
the age of six will be admitted for free. The Pit Fee is $25 and a license is
not required. Advance grandstand tickets may be purchased by sending your check
or money order made Payable to Grandview Speedway, Thunder Series 2008 129 Mill
Pond Place Langhorne, PA 19047. For more information, call 215-754-7688
and take the Thunder on the Hill option.
2008 NAPA AUTO PARTS THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES
Wednesday, May 21 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 7:30 PM
Keystone Cup 410 Sprint Series & 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 12 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 7:30 PM
Grandview Thunder 5-25's Big Block Modifieds, 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
Don' forget, the Grandview Speedway is in operation each and every
Saturday night through September 27 plus, a special House of Thunder
Halloween Racing Party on Saturday night, October 18. Grandview
Speedway is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100 in
Bechtelsville, PA (19505), just ten mile north of Pottstown, PA. More
information is available by calling Grandview Speedway at 610-754-7688
or visit www.grandviewspeedway.com
( be sure to sign up for the FREE
e-mail fan news). For information on the Thunder Series, please visit:
www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com
April 6, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- - -THANK YOU
GRANDVIEW THUNDER SHUFFLES 5-25'S DATE FROM AUGUST 19 TO TUESDAY, AUGUST 12
In an effort to avoid a race date conflict, Bruce Rogers and Bob Miller,
organizers of the Thunder on the Hill Racing Series at Grandview Speedway
are cooperating with the Williams Grove Speedway as they present the Ollie's 360
Challenge on Tuesday night, August 19. "I've been in contact with the management
of Williams Grove since early January and we knew there was a possibility of a
date conflict for the Kasey Kahne Foundation event", commented Miller. "Now that
the Grove date is set, we are glad to shuffle the Grandview Thunder 5-25's date
to Tuesday, August 12th". This is a win-win for all involved and it demonstrates
support from the local racing community to the success of the Kasey Kahne
Foundation event.
The Tuesday, August 12th Grandview Thunder 5-25's will carry the same format but
showcase the Big Block Modifieds, 358 Modifieds, 600 Sprints, 600
Modifieds and the Rolling Thunder Legends. This features only format has always
been a fan favorite show with more then one-hundred race cars turning out for
the event. The endless hours of qualifying for a five division event are
eliminated as the first of five twenty-five lap feature events will open the
show promptly at 7:30 PM. Gates on race night will open at 5 PM.
The 2008 Thunder on the Hill Racing Series sponsored by NAPA Auto Parts will
present opening night of their nineteenth season on Wednesday, May 21 with the
Keystone Cup 410 Sprint Car Series plus the popular ARDC Wingless Midgets. This
event will mark the eightieth event in Thunder on the Hill history.
2008 NAPA AUTO PARTS THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES
Wednesday, May 21 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 7:30 PM Keystone Cup 410
Sprint Series & 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 12 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 7:30 PM
Grandview Thunder 5-25's Big Block Modifieds, 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
2008 is shaping up to be a great year for Grandview Speedway. The one-third mile
high banked clay oval speedway offers great family fun, exciting racing,
affordable admission prices, FREE Parking, and as always, you're invited to
bring your own goodies or enjoy the low priced food and beverages available at
the speedway concessions. After the races, the entire family is invited to enter
the pit area to meet the drivers and crew members for photos and autographs.
Enjoy this low cost evening for the entire family.
Don' forget, the Grandview Speedway is in operation each and every Saturday
night through September 27 plus, a special House of Thunder Halloween
Racing Party on Saturday night, October 18. Grandview Speedway is located on
Passmore Road, just off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA (19505), just ten mile
north of Pottstown, PA. More information is available by calling Grandview
Speedway at 610-754-7688 or visit
www.grandviewspeedway.com (be sure to sign up for the FREE e-mail fan
news). For information on the Thunder Series, please visit:
www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com
END
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE---THANK YOU
Roundtable Girls Coming to Thunder on the Hill. . . . . .
THUNDER SERIES TO OPEN 19TH SEASON WITH KEYSTONE CUP 410 SPRINT SERIES
WEDNESDAY, MAY 21
The nineteenth season of the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series
will return to the Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville, PA and the Series
opener is set for Wednesday night, May 21. On the program will be the Keystone
Cup 410 Sprint Championship, a 35 lap $5,000 to win contest. Also on the race
card will be the popular ARDC Wingless Midgets. Gates will open at 5 PM with
qualifying getting underway at 7:30 PM. Grandview Speedway will host the opening
event of the Keystone Cup Sprint Championship Series that will continue at
Williams Grove, Lincoln, Port Royal and the Selinsgrove Speedway. Fred Rahmer,
Greg Hodnett, Todd Shaffer, Chad Layton, Michael Carber, Niki Young and Alan
Cole are just a few of the 410 stars planning to run the series.
With plenty of high speed racing action planned for the 2008 Thunder Series,
this popular mid-week Series continues to offer fun for the fans as well. Racers
Roundtable, a locally produced racing-themed show located on the dial at
90.3 FM, will be visible at all the Thunder Shows as they introduce the
Roundtable Girls. The Roundtable Girls will be visible throughout the grandstand
area, giving away special prizes and of course, their presence will certainly
"dress up" the always fun victory lane ceremonies.
Racers Roundtable features local racing personalities and an occasional national
guest that airs from 6 to 8 PM every Sunday. Racer and radio veteran Pete
Knappenberger hosts the show along with PA 305 Sprint driver Johnny Hagen,
racing columnist Ernie Saxton who will provide insight into the world of motor
sports and Barry Angstadt, columnist for AARN, will be part of the show
adding focus on the numerous small car divisions.
The Wednesday, May 21 Keystone Cup Sprint Championship Series event will mark
the eightieth Thunder show in the nineteen year history of Thunder on the Hill.
The Series will continue on Tuesday night, June 3 with the return of the USAC
National Wingless Sprint Tour and yes, Fred Rahmer of Salfordsville, PA
will be in the field along with Billy Pauch, driving the ZEMCO sprinter.
18 years of Thunder History/79 Events/ More than $2.7 million dollars in payout
19th Season - - -2008 Race Dates
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
For more information on the Thunder Series, please visit us at
www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com
END
March 20, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE---THANK YOU
THUNDER SERIES 2008 SET FOR NINETEENTH SEASON AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
For eighteen years, the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series at the
Grandview Speedway has presented a variety of specialty events that have gained
local, regional and national exposure. And as a result, the Thunder Series
remains one of the longest running special event series that has remained
successful at a weekly racing facility. Behind the scenes, the Thunder Series
promotional team takes pride in presenting racing events in the not so typical
style or approach.
A variety of "fan fun" activities have quickly become routine, like the
Inside/Out promotion, where fans have an opportunity to watch warm-ups from the
infield. After each race, fans are also invited to homestretch to take part in
the always joyous victory lane ceremonies. JOE the PIZZA Dude is a long hit, as
he runs through the grandstands giving away pizza. COMDIAL Telephone
Communications and President Jim Gallagher always provide fan give away items as
well as a frisbee toss. Usually one event per season (weather permitting),
fans are brought down on the homestretch for driver introduction prior to the
start of the feature event. Also a popular and expected treat are the fire works
that take place on the parade lap of the main feature event of the night.
In 2008, look for guest announcers, a "fan announcer" as well as a "fan
flagman". Of course, returning in 2008 will be the FAN FUN Nights, a cross
promotion with local speedways and the Thunder on the Hill Racing Series.
In eighteen years, the Thunder on the Hill Racing Series has presented
seventy-nine events paying out more than $2.7 million dollars in prize
money.
Take a look at the schedule of events for Thunder on the Hill 2008.
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,
For more information, please visit our website at
www.thunderonthehillracing.series.com or call Grandview Speedway at
610-754-7688.
END
January 13, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE---THANK YOU
THUNDER WILL RUMBLE FOR 19TH SEASON AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY IN 2008
In the early summer of 1990, sprint car driver Dave Kelly brought together
Grandview Speedway track owner Bruce Rogers and racing publicist Bob Miller to
offer the idea of presenting a 410 sprint car race at the popular one-third
mile oval. On August 7, 1990 the first ever Thunder on the Hill Racing Series
show was presented at Grandview Speedway with the legendary Stevie Smith taking
the win. This event began an eighteen year tradition, presenting seventy-nine
events and paying out more than $2.7 million dollars.
Thunder on the Hill began as a stand alone 410 sprint show which was wildly
successful. Through the years, the TOTH Series has grown, changed and evolved
to be so much more. Expanding from the conventional 410 sprint shows, the
Thunder Series quickly introduced variety to include the CRA Wingless Sprints,
World of Outlaws, All Stars, SCRA Wingless Sprints, URC, 358 Sprints, USAC
Nation Sprint Tour, DIRT Modifieds, Late Models, Rolling Thunder Legends, ARDC
Midgets and 358 Modifieds, Late Models, and the Garden State Vintage Stock Cars.
Variety was incorporated to create event themes like the Traffic JAM, as well as
the Cindy Rowe Auto Glass PA Sprint Speed Week Series, the Keystone Cup Sprint
Series, The DIRT Southeast Modified Series, the Fan's Favorite the Grandview
Thunder 5- 5's Features Only event, the Annual House of Thunder Halloween Party
and the newly formed, FAN FUN Nights that was designed o forge a working
relationship between Bridgeport, New Egypt and Grandview Speedway.
The Bruce Rogers/Bob Miller Thunder Series always offers a special flavor,
different than the "norm" of a regular racing program. Thunder on the Hill is
special. It was the Thunder Series that started the change towards the live
singing of the National Anthem. Following the Thunder Series, today, many track
look for local singers to perform the National Anthem, something almost unheard
of eighteen years ago. Fireworks are also a big part of a Thunder Show. You'll
get a sure "thrill on the hill" with fireworks bursting in air during the
feature event parade lap. Fan Give-a ways are a big part of the Thunder Shows
and there is always JOE the PIZZA Dude, pre-race autograph sessions, early
grandstand entrance for advance ticket holders and the new in 2007, Inside/Out
Promotion where select race fans can watch the warm-ups from inside the fourth
turn. Of course, the always joyous Thunder on the Hill victory lane
ceremonies are a treat worth watching with plenty of champagne always flowing.
For many events, the fans are invited to victory lane as well.
In 2008, NAPA Auto Parts, COMDIAL Telephone Communications and BPG Racing will
back the 19th season of Thunder on the Hill. The six race Thunder Series will
include the following events:
Wednesday, May 21 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 7:30 PM
2nd Annual Keystone Cup Sprint Series
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
18th Annual Cindy Rowe Pennsylvania Sprint Speed Week Series
410 Sprints & 358 NASCAR Modifieds
Wednesday, July 16 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES- - FAN FUN NIGHT 7:30
PM
11th Annual 100 Lap Traffic JAM for THUNDER & 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,
The Thunder on the Hill Racing Series is again filled with novelty and unique
racing programs designed especially for the all important race fans. We hope
you enjoy our season and ask that you visit our website for all the latest news,
fun and excitement. Watch closely for a big announcement where fans may
actually vote for who is in the starting field for one of the Thunder events of
2008. There will be a voting option on the Thunder website. Again, more to
come on this exciting fan participation activity.
For more information, please visit us at:
www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com
Thunder on the Hill is a Bruce Rogers/Bob Miller co-promotion that takes place
at the Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville, PA. Grandview Speedway is located
on Passmore Road, just off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA (19505), ten mile
north of Pottstown. The Grandview Speedway web site is:
www.grandviewspeedway.com
Grandview Speedway operates weekly, presenting NASCAR Modified & Late
Model stock car racing every Saturday night from April to October. Opening day
2008 is set for Saturday night, April 5 with a 7 PM starting time. Additional
information including special events, directions, camp sites and lodging
can be found by calling the Grandview Speedway hotline: 610-754-7688.
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