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| 2016 News |
| October 16th, 2016 |
BILLY PAUCH JR. WINS THRILLING THUNDER ON THE HILL MODS AT THE MADHOUSE SEASON FINALE AT GRANDVIEW SATURDAY
BECHTELSVILLE, PA (October 15, 2016) – With a full moon looming over the Grandview Speedway, it was Frenchtown, NJ’s Billy Pauch Jr. battling back from a mechanical issue early in the evening to claim a hard fought win in a wild and exciting Mods at the Madhouse main event. Pauch topped a field of forty-two modifieds, taking home the $5,000 prize during Saturday night’s NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series event presented by Pioneer Pole Buildings. This festive Halloween event delivered a spooky scenario with Pauch Jr, Ryan Watt and Craig VonDohren finishing first, second and third, all carrying the car number 14. READ MORE.. |
| October 12th, 2016 |
MODIFIEDS, SPORTSMAN & SPRINT CARS HEADLINE “MODS” AT THE MADHOUSE FINALE SATURDAY NIGHT AT GRANDVIEW
BECHTELSVILLE, PA (October 11, 2016) – Big, powerful machines; the fastest drivers in the region; and a Halloween trick-or-treat celebration – that’s what is in store for fans attending Grandview Speedway’s 2016 Modified racing finale this Saturday, October 15. READ MORE.. |
| October 7th, 2016 |
PAUCH & PAUCH JR. JOIN $5,000 TO WIN ‘MODS AT THE MADHOUSE’, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
BECHTELSVILLE, PA (October 7, 2016) – The Pauch name is synonymous with Pennsylvania-New Jersey region dirt track racing, so it’s no surprise that when Grandview Speedway lights up with Big-Block vs. Small-Block Modified racing on Saturday, October 15 that both Billy Pauch Sr. and Billy Pauch Jr. will be among the entrants. READ MORE.. |
| October 4, 2016 |
BIG-BLOCK VS. SMALL-BLOCK MODIFIEDS HIGHLIGHT $5,000 TO WIN EVENT AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15
BECHTELSVILLE, PA – As October quickly approaches, one of the most popular events on the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series schedule looms. The Pioneer Pole Building Mods at the Madhouse ‘Spooktacular’ at Grandview Speedway on Saturday, October 15 offers a whopping $5,000 payday to pre-registered Big-Block/Small-Block Modified competitors and also includes the Sportsman and TSRS Sprint Car Series. READ MORE.. |
| September 30th, 2016 |
BIG-BLOCK/358 MODIFIED $5,000 TO WIN MODS AT THE MADHOUSE AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15
BECHTELSVILLE, PA – A frightening chill falls over the Grandview Speedway as the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series presents MODS AT THE MADHOUSE on Saturday, October 15 — a thrilling three-division show headlined by a Big-Block/358 Modified Monster challenge – plus action from the Sportsman and the TSRS Sprint Car Series. Race time is set for 6 PM. READ MORE.. |
| September 12th, 2016 |
HALLOWEEN PARTY RETURNS TO THUNDER ON THE HILL; MODS AT THE MADHOUSE HIGHLIGHTS TRIPLE THUNDER THRILLER SATURDAY NIGHT OCTOBER 15 AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
The NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series will close out the 2016 season at the Grandview Speedway on Saturday night, October 15 with the MODS at the MADHOUSE Halloween Party getting underway at 6 PM. READ MORE.. |
| August 18th, 2016 |
DALE BLANEY FINDS $5,000 PAYOFF AND FIRST CAREER THUNDER ON THE HILL VICTORY THURSDAY NIGHT AT GRANDVIEW
BECHTELSVILLE, PA (August 18, 2016) – Hartford, OH’s Dale Blaney claimed his first Grandview Speedway win when Tony Stewart’s Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions 410 Sprint Car Series returned to the Grandview Speedway for the first time in sixteen years this past Thursday night for the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series. This event was presented by Pioneer Pole Buildings and represented the 123rd Thunder Series event since it started in 1990. READ MORE.. |
| August 18th, 2016 |
TODAY (August 18) IS RACEDAY AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY!
Tonight Tony Stewart’s Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions come to the one-third-mile Grandview Speedway for NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series! READ MORE.. |
| August 17th, 2016 |
KEMENAH, BLANEY, HAUDENSCHILD LEAD ALL STAR ASSAULT; HODNETT, DIETRICH, AND SMITH DEFEND HOME TURF
NAPA AUTO PARTS & PIONEER POLE BUILDINGS PRESENT ALL STAR INVASION THURSDAY NIGHT AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
BECHTELSVILLE, PA (AUGUST 17, 2016) – Excitement builds as Tony Stewart’s Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions prepare to descend upon the third-mile bullring of Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville, PA. NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series brings the All Stars to the Berks County dirt track this Thursday, August 18, as the nationally touring 410 Sprint Car racing series battles the Pennsylvania Posse, with a $5,000 payday on the line. This popular event is being presented by Pioneer Pole Buildings. READ MORE.. |
| August 16th, 2016 |
SWINDELL CONFIDENT HEADING INTO GRANDVIEW ALL STAR SHOW THIS THURSDAY, AUGUST 18
When you have the stats that Sammy Swindell has filling up his resume, it takes a lot to find something he has not accomplished over his 40-plus year racing career. Three World of Outlaw championships and over 300 series feature wins, five Chili Bowl Nationals victories, multiple starts in NASCAR’s top three divisions, and 300 plus various victories across multiple open-wheel sprint car series are just a few of his many accomplishments. READ MORE.. |
| August 16th, 2016 |
Kinser Excited for Return to Grandview Speedway this Thursday with the All Stars
Standing in the pits at Knoxville Raceway in Iowa, Steve Kinser eagerly watches as the 410 Sprint cars take to the track for warm-ups during the Knoxville Nationals. READ MORE.. |
| August 13th, 2016 |
STEVE KINSER, SAMMY SWINDELL & KENNY JACOBS HEADLINE RETURN OF THE ALL STAR 410 SPRINTS TO GRANDVIEW
BECHTELSVILLE, PA (AUGUST 11, 2016) – After a sixteen-year hiatus, the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series brings Tony Stewart’s Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions back to the Berks County high banked Grandview Speedway on Thursday, August 18. This huge 410 sprint show is presented by Pioneer Pole Buildings. READ MORE.. |
| August 7th, 2016 |
SAMMY SWINDELL EYES PPB ALL STAR 410 SPRINT WIN THURSDAY NIGHT, AUGUST 18 AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
BECHTELSVILLE, PA (AUGUST 6, 2016) – It’s been 20 years since Sammy Swindell – one of the most recognized names in American motorsports history – claimed a checkered flag at Grandview Speedway. That could all change on Thursday, August 18 when the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series brings Tony Stewart’s Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions 410 Sprint Car touring series to the Berks County dirt track. This big night of racing is brought to you by Pioneer Pole Buildings. READ MORE.. |
| July 28th, 2016 |
STEVE KINSER & SAMMY SWINDELL COMPETE WITH ALL STARS AT GRANDVIEW ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 18
BECHTELSVILLE, PA (July 27, 2016) – The top drivers from Tony Stewart’s Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions nationally touring 410 sprint car series races into Grandview Speedway on Thursday, August 18 as part of the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series presented by Pioneer Pole Buildings. READ MORE.. |
| July 27th, 2016 |
STEVIE SMITH CLAIMS THUNDER CUP AND FIRST GRANDVIEW WIN; HODNETT, HOWARD, AND VONDOHREN GRAB WINS IN 4 FEATURE SHOW TUESDAY NIGHT
BECHTELSVILLE, PA (July 26, 2016) – Broken Arrow, Oklahoma’s Stevie Smith captured the 410 Sprint Car Thunder Cup trophy, the $5,000 top-prize, and his first career Grandview Speedway win this past Tuesday Night when the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series presented the 2nd Annual 410 Sprint Thunder Cup event at the Berks County dirt track. The race night sponsor was Pioneer Pole Buildings. READ MORE.. |
| July 25th, 2016 |
GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY CROWNS THUNDER CUP CHAMPION IN 4 FEATURE SHOW WITH 410 SPRINTS & MODIFIEDS THIS TUESDAY, JULY 26
BECHTELSVILLE, PA (July 25, 2016) — A jam-packed night of racing action is on tap for this Tuesday, July 26 as the mighty roar of 410 Sprints and 358 Modifieds overtakes the Grandview Speedway for the second running of the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series THUNDER CUP. READ MORE.. |
| July 18th, 2016 |
HUGE FOUR FEATURE SHOW PUSHES STARTING TIME TO 7 PM FOR TUESDAY, JULY 26 410 SPRINT & MODIFIED THUNDER SHOW
The NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series returns to the Grandview Speedway on Tuesday night, July 26 for the second Annual 410 Sprint Thunder Cup & Modified double show, and this event just got bigger. As a result of the June28 rain out, the remaining twenty laps of 410 sprint feature and a 30 lap modified feature will be added to the Tuesday night, July 26 racing program. With a big night of racing planned, the starting time will be moved to 7PM for time trials. READ MORE.. |
| July 15th, 2016 |
SHEPPARD STAYS IN THE SPOTLIGHT – CLAIMS SECOND CONSECUTIVE SUPER DIRTCAR SERIES TRAFFIC JAM VICTORY EARNS $7,000
BECHTELSVILLE, PA (July 14, 2016) – For the second consecutive year Waterloo, NY’s Matt Sheppard claimed the win and the $7,000 top prize, during Thursday night’s Big-Block Modified Super DIRTCar Series Traffic Jam presented by Pioneer Pole as NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series brought an exciting night of racing action to Grandview Speedway. READ MORE.. |
| July 14th, 2016 |
IT’S RACE DAY AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY! THE 19TH ANNUAL TRAFFIC JAM PRESENTED BY PIONEER POLE BUILDINGS PITS DIRTCAR AGAINST THE PA/NJ REGION COMPETITORS FOR A $7,000 TOP PRIZE
BECHTELSVILLE, PA (July 14, 2016) – It’s race day in Berks County. The stars of the SUPER DIRTCar Series are prepared to do battle on the 1/3-mile Grandview Speedway high banks – but don’t start counting that $7,000 winner’s share yet because the drivers from the NJ-PA region are looking for NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series glory, with the 19th Annual Super DIRTCar Series Traffic Jam presented by Pioneer Pole Buildings. READ MORE.. |
| July 12th, 2016 |
This Week Ahead: Cozze Discusses Grandview Speedway (DIRTCAR PR)
WEEDSPORT, N.Y. – July 10, 2016 – Syracuse winner and Dirt Hall of Famer, Frank Cozze, from Wind Gap, Pa., is ready to show the Super DIRTcar boys how to get around his home track, Grandview Speedway. Cozze, the driver of the No. 35 Adirondack Auto Big-Block Modified is looking forward to this upcoming week. READ MORE.. |
| July 10th, 2016 |
BRIGHTBILL, CHAMBERLAIN, ‘THE DOCTOR’ AND MORE AT TRAFFIC JAM MEET & GREET THURSDAY, JULY 14 AT GRANDVIEW
BECHTELSVILLE, PA (July 10, 2016) – A pre-race event of epic proportions highlights an exciting day of action when the Super DIRTCar Series Big-Block Modifieds compete in the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series at the Grandview Speedway in a 60-Lap event paying $7,000 to the winner on Thursday night, July 14. This special night of racing is sponsored by Pioneer Pole Buildings. READ MORE.. |
| July 9th, 2016 |
STEWART FRIESEN IS HOT HEADING TO PPB SUPER DIRTCAR SERIES TRAFFIC JAM AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY THURSDAY, JULY 14
Friesen claimed the win at the Super DIRTCar Series ‘Big Show 8’ Event at Albany-Saratoga Speedway on Wednesday, July 6.
BECHTELSVILLE, PA (July 8, 2016) – Race fans are buzzing with anticipation as the elite Big-Block Modified drivers of the Super DIRTCar Series race into Grandview Speedway on Thursday, July 14 as part of the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill 19th Annual Traffic Jam presented by Pioneer Pole Buildings. READ MORE.. |
| July 7th, 2016 |
GRANDVIEW’S BEST PROVIDE STIFF COMPETITION TO DIRTCAR ELITE; SUPER DIRTCAR SERIES TRAFFIC JAM PRESENTED BY PIONEER POLE BUILDINGS RETURNS TO THE HILL ON THURSDAY, JULY 14
BECHTELSVILLE, PA (July 7, 2016) – The premier Big-Block Modified series in the country, the Super DIRTCar Series, heads to the Berks County high-banked Grandview Speedway on Thursday night, July 14 when the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series brings you the 19th Annual Traffic Jam presented by Pioneer Pole Buildings. The Traffic Jam has eighteen years of history with some of the greatest names in modified racing winning this prestigious event. READ MORE.. |
| July 6th, 2016 |
PIONEER POLE BUILDINGS 19TH ANNUAL DIRTCAR MODIFIED TRAFFIC JAM RETURNS TO GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY THURSDAY, JULY 14
The cars and stars of the DIRTcar Modified Series will return to the one-third mile Grandview Speedway on Thursday night, July 14 for the nineteenth running of the TRAFFIC JAM. This event is part of the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series and presented by Pioneer Pole Buildings (PPB). Defending Traffic Jam race winner Matt Sheppard of Waterloo, NY stood in victory lane and said, “Now I know why they call this race the Traffic Jam”. The 60 lap feature ran fifty-eight consecutive laps non-stop providing Sheppard a lot of lap traffic to deal with as Billy Decker challenged Sheppard for the lead in the final two laps. READ MORE.. |
| June 29th, 2016 |
RAIN STOPS THUNDER SERIES ON LAP FIFTEEN OF SPRINT FEATURE TUESDAY NIGHT AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
BECHTELSVILLE, PA (June 28, 2016) – Rain has not been a friend to Thunder on the Hill and Tuesday night was no different as the Pennsylvania 410 Sprint Speed Week Series invaded the Grandview Speedway for event one-hundred and twenty of the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series presented by Pioneer Pole Buildings. Feature race leader Ryan Smith made contact with another car sending him spinning into the first turn infield on lap fifteen. At the same time, the light mist of rain opened to a down pour. The sprint cars returned to the pits to wait out the shower. The amount of rain that fell over the twenty-five-minute delay, was just too much for even the Grandview Speedway track crew to correct. As a result, the event was postponed with the completion of this show to take place on Tuesday, July 26. READ MORE.. |
| June 27th, 2016 |
IS A FIRST-TIME GRANDVIEW WINNER LIKELY TUESDAY, JUNE 28 DURING THUNDER ON THE HILL SPEEDWEEK EVENT?
BECHTELSVILLE, PA (JUNE 27, 2016) – Winning at Grandview Speedway is no easy task — especially when the 410 Sprint Cars invade the Berks County oval – but this year’s contingent of Pennsylvania Sprint Car Speed week competitors may be the strongest in years, and there is definitely opportunity to knock off two-time defending race winner Greg Hodnett. READ MORE.. |
| June 26th, 2016 |
410 SPRINTS & 358 MODIFIEDS INVADE GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY FOR BIG DOUBLEHEADER TUESDAY NIGHT
The NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series presented by Pioneer Pole Buildings will present one of the biggest events of the 2016 Thunder Series when the 410 Sprints and 358 NASCAR Modifieds invade the “hill” for an exciting double header. The 410 Sprints will take part in the Annual Pennsylvania Sprint Speed Week Series event chasing $5,000 to win. The 358 Modifieds will chase a $3,000 payday. Gates open at 5 PM with race time set for 7:30 PM. READ MORE.. |
| June 21st, 2016 |
NOW WITH WINGS, BRYAN CLAUSON EYES SECOND GRANDVIEW WIN THIS MONTH, 410 SPRINT SPEEDWEEK SET FOR TUESDAY, JUNE 28
BECHTELSVILLE, PA (June 20, 2016) – The ink is still fresh on the giant check that Bryan Clauson claimed earlier this month after winning the USAC non-wing sprint car feature at Grandview Speedway on June 7. Now, the Noblesville, IN native is Bechtelsville-bound once again to compete with the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series Pennsylvania Sprint Car Speed Week event at Grandview Speedway on Tuesday, June 28. But on this night, Clauson will be racing with a wing all the horsepower it provides. This event is presented by Pioneer Pole Buildings. READ MORE.. |
| June 15th, 2016 |
410 SPRINTS & 358 MODIFIEDS IN THUNDER SERIES DOUBLE HEADER TUESDAY NIGHT, JUNE 28
One of the most popular events of the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series returns to the Grandview Speedway on Tuesday night, June 28 when the Pennsylvania 410 Sprint Speed Week Series returns to the Grandview Speedway. This special event presented by Pioneer Pole Buildings will find the NASCAR 358 Modifieds joining the 410 sprints in this always exciting double header. Gates open at 5 PM with race time set for 7:30 PM. READ MORE.. |
| June 9th, 2016 |
BRYAN CLAUSON NOW TWO FOR TWO IN EASTERN STORM, SIMON CLAIMS FIRST EVER USAC WIN ON THIRLLING NIGHT AT LINCOLN
ABBOTTSTOWN, PA (June 8, 2016) – Noblesville, IN’s Bryan Clauson claimed his second straight Eastern Storm victory in the non-stop 30 lap USAC AMSOIL National Non-Wing Sprint Car Championship event while Tipp City, OH’s Landon Simon picked up his first ever USAC victory in the 25 lap make-up feature. Jeff Halligan held off a determined Chandler Leiby to win the exciting twenty lap 358 Sprint car feature. Twenty-nine USAC sprint cars were on hand with thirty-one 358 sprints taking part in the Wednesday night show at the Lincoln Speedway. READ MORE.. |
| June 8th, 2016 |
BRYAN CLAUSON TOPS USAC EASTERN STORM AS RICK LAUBACH WIN 30 LAP NASCAR 358 MODIFIED FEATURE TUESDAY NIGHT
BECHTELSVILLE, PA JUNE 7, 2016 . . . . . . Bryan Clauson of Noblesville, IN thrilled a big crowd winning the forty lap Jesse Hockett Classic AMSOIL USAC non-wing sprint car feature Tuesday night at the Grandview Speedway. Clauson won the feature that saw as many as five cars challenging for the win. At one point of the race, the leaders were four wide charging off of turn four. Clauson earned $6,000 for the win. In the thirty lap modified feature, Rick Laubach from Quakertown, PA led the entire distance after shaking off some challenges from Keith Hoffman and later in the race, Tim Buckwalter to earn the $3,000 first place prize. This event marked the 119th Thunder on the Hill Racing Series event presented by Pioneer Pole Buildings. READ MORE.. |
| June 7th, 2016 |
USAC ACTION TONIGHT (TUESDAY) AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY!
There’s a 100% chance of EXHILARATION as the ultra-exciting USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car Series roars into Grandview Speedway tonight (Tuesday) for NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill action! The 10th Annual Eastern Storm – Jesse Hockett Classic, featuring the greatest non-wing sprint car drivers from all over the country – in their only east coast tour — plus action from the exciting NASCAR 358 Modifieds. Gates open at 5 PM with race time set for 7:30 PM. READ MORE.. |
| June 6th, 2016 |
COUNTLESS CONTENDERS MAKE USAC EASTERN STORM AT GRANDVIEW A MUST-SEE EVENT TUESDAY NIGHT JUNE 7 AT 7:30 PM
BECHTELSVILLE, PA (June 5, 2016) – Lightning fast, bouncing-off-the-cushion, wheelie-popping, barely completing a slide-job action – a staple event for any true race fan. READ MORE.. |
| June 5th, 2016 |
Eastern Storm Roster Highlights
Fans all over the region are abuzz, as anticipation builds for the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series 10th Annual Eastern Storm AMSOIL USAC National Sprint Car event, on Tuesday, June 7 at Grandview Speedway and Wednesday, June 8 at Lincoln Speedway. Tuesday’s 40 lap “Jesse Hockett Classic” event features the top wingless Sprint Car drivers from all over the country, in their only east coast tour, and is a staple on the ‘must attend’ list of every race fan. While the Wednesday event at Lincoln offers the rare opportunity to witness a full USAC showing, along with a make-up event from 2014. READ MORE.. |
| June 2nd, 2016 |
USAC NON-WING SPRINTS EASTERN STORM KICKS OFF AT GRANDVIEW TUESDAY, 7 AND LINCOLN SPEEDWAY WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8
Must See Event Brings USAC Amsoil National Sprint Car Series to the East Coast
BECHTELSVILLE, PA (June 2, 2016) – Three-wide racing action all the time, thrilling slide jobs plus rim-riding the guardrail and plenty of wheelie action is just a normal show for the USAC non-wing sprint cars and they will open the Eastern Storm at Grandview Speedway on Tuesday night, June 7. The leanest and meanest racers from USAC’s AMSOIL National Sprint Car Series – the nation’s largest group of non-wing open-wheel racers – make their annual stop on the east coast for the 2016 version of Eastern Storm, a five-race series touring through Pennsylvania and New Jersey. READ MORE.. |
| May 31st, 2016 |
THUNDER ON THE HILL TO DISTRIBUTE APPRECIATION PAYOUT TO MODIFIED & SPORTSMAN TEAMS
For 27 years, the partners and staff at the Thunder on the Hill Racing Series have worked to provide an environment that’s fair for the fans, teams and competitors. The weather this racing season has been disappointing and we appreciate the efforts made by everyone to attend last night’s event. Amidst the action last night, a decision was made to void the show completely, in an effort to stay true to the fans and provide them the guarantee of getting a full racing program for their hard-earned money. READ MORE.. |
| May 29th, 2016 |
RACING ACTION STARTS AT 7:30 PM ON SUNDAY, MAY 29 FOR THE TRIPLE THUNDER THRILLER
The 27th season of Thunder on the Hill Racing action kicks off Sunday Night at Grandview Speedway. After hard fought Saturday Night battles, the area’s top competitors descend upon the Bechtelsville, PA high banks for a three divisions of action. READ MORE.. |
| May 29th , 2016 |
THUNDER ON THE HILL OPEN TO ALL COMPETITORS WITH FULL QUALIFYING FOR MODIFIEDS, SPORTSMAN & TSRS SPRINTS; RYAN WATT LEADS LONG LIST OF INVADERS INTO SUNDAY’S $5,000 TO WIN TRIPLE THUNDER THRILLER AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
The NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series roars into Grandview Speedway this coming Sunday, May 29 for the opening of their 27th season of racing action. Gates open at 5 PM with race time set for 7:30 PM. READ MORE.. |
| May 28th, 2016 |
NAPA AUTO PARTS THUNDER SERIES TO OPEN AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY SUNDAY, MAY 29; $5,000 TO WIN FOR THE MODIFIEDS, PLUS SPORTSMAN & TSRS SPRINTS MAKE UP TRIPLE THUNDER THRILLER EVENT
The NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series will open in a big way Sunday night, May 29 at the Grandview Speedway in a huge show presented by Pioneer Pole Buildings. READ MORE.. |
| May 19th, 2016 |
FIRST TIME THUNDER MODIFIED WINNER POSSIBLE ON SUNDAY, MAY 29 AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY; PIONEER POLE BUILDINGS TRIPLE THUNDER THRILLER TO INCLUDE BIG BLOCK VS 358 MODIFIEDS, SPORTSMAN & TSRS SPRINTS 7:30 PM
With $5,000 on the line to win, $1,000 for tenth and $500 to start the 40 lap Big Block VS 358 Modified feature event, it’s very possible that a first time winner could emerge on Sunday night, May 29 when the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series opens the 2016 season at the Grandview Speedway. Gates will open at 5 PM with race time set for 7:30 PM for the Triple Thunder Thriller program that will showcase the Big Block VS 358 Modified Challenge, the sportsman and TSRS Sprints. This big night of race is presented by Pioneer Pole Buildings. READ MORE.. |
| May 19th, 2016 |
USAC NON-WING SPRINTS & THE EASTERN STORM TO KICKOFF AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY TUESDAY NIGHT, JUNE 7
Three abreast racing, a few slide jobs, a wheelie or two and an occasional bounce off the outside guardrail is just the norm when the USAC non-wing sprints invade Grandview Speedway, and it all takes place on Tuesday night, June 7. Joined by the 358 NASCAR Modifieds, the AMSOIL Non-Wing USAC Sprint cars will open the Eastern Storm on the high-banked one-third mile oval. This event is part of the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series at Grandview and presented by Pioneer Pole Buildings. READ MORE.. |
| May 7th, 2016 |
USAC NON-WING SPRINTS & THE EASTERN STORM TO KICKOFF AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY TUESDAY NIGHT, JUNE 7
There is a storm heading our way in early June, the AMSOIL Non-Wing Sprints Eastern Storm will make its tenth swing to Pennsylvania and New Jersey with opening night set for the Grandview Speedway on Tuesday night, June 7. The one-third mile high banked Grandview Speedway is the perfect venue for these non-wing 410 sprint cars. Three abreast racing, a few slide jobs, a wheelie or two and an occasional bounce off the outside guardrail is just the norm when the non-wing warriors invade the hill. The Tuesday, June 7 USAC sprint show will be part of the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series and the popular 358 Modifieds will be part of the wildly popular double header program. READ MORE.. |
| May 3rd, 2016 |
NAPA AUTO PARTS THUNDER SERIES TO OPEN AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY SUNDAY, MAY 29; BIG BLOCKS TO CHALLENGE 358 MODIFIEDS IN 40 LAP $5,000 TO WIN, $1,000 FOR TENTH & $500 TO TAKE THE GREEN SERIES OPENER
The NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series will open in a big way Sunday night, May 29 at the Grandview Speedway in a huge show presented by Pioneer Pole Buildings. READ MORE.. |
| May 3rd, 2016 |
10TH ANNUAL USAC NON-WING SPRINTS EASTERN STORM TO OPEN AT GRANDVIEW TUESDAY NIGHT, JUNE 7
Mark these dates. The popular return of the USAC Non-Wing Sprints will head East, June 7 through June 12 with the 10th Annual AMSOIL Eastern Storm. READ MORE.. |
| April 4th, 2016 |
THUNDER ON THE HILL TO OPEN 27TH SEASON SUNDAY, MAY 29 AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY FOR 119th EVENT
An action packed 2016 NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series presented by Pioneer Pole Buildings, will return to the Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville, PA for season twenty-seven. Seven crowd pleasing events will spice up the season and showcase such divisions as the Big Modifieds, 358 Modifieds, 410 Central Pennsylvania Sprints, the All Star Circuit of Champions Sprints, USAC Non-Wing Sprints, DIRTcar Modifieds and the TSRS Sprints. The Thunder Series opener is set for Sunday, May 29 with a 40 lap Big Block Modified/358 Modified Challenge, Sportsman and TSRS Sprint, Triple Thunder Thriller. Action will get underway at 7:30 PM with the Eli’s Auto World Pace Truck leading the field. READ MORE.. |
| March 14th, 2016 |
ELI’S AUTOWORLD RETURNS TO PACE THE FIELD AT THUNDER ON THE HILL IN 2016, OPENER SET FOR SUNDAY, MAY 29
The 27th season of the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series presented by Pioneer Pole Buildings will return to the one-third mile high banked Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville, PA with seven special events in the 2016 season. The Thunder Series will present numerous divisions to include the USAC non-wing Sprints, DIRTcar Modifieds, All Star Circuit of Champions 410 Sprints, 358 Modifieds, PA Posse 410 Sprints, the Sportsman and TSRS Sprints and leading the pack will be the Eli’s AutoWorld Pace Truck. Eli’s AutoWorld sells any make and model of cars, trucks and SUV’s that you are looking form. READ MORE.. |
| March 14th, 2016 |
PLANS ALREADY UNDERWAY FOR 2017. . . . . . STANDING ROOM ONLY CROWD HONORING STAN “THE MAN” PLOSKI BRINGS THE 9TH ANNUAL QUAKER STEAK & LUBE DIRT TRACK HEROES EVENT TO A FABULOUS FINISH AT THE PHILLIPSBURG MALL
The Ninth Annual Quaker Steak & Lube Dirt Track Heroes Show completed its week long run at the Phillipsburg Mall over the weekend and the event staff never skipped a beat with great shows and great crowds and a host of legendary racers that whisked us back to the “Golden Era” of the sport. The event was all brought to a blazing finish headlined by the honoring of Stan “The Man” Ploski on Saturday afternoon. The Friday and Saturday events were sponsored by Premio Foods, a first time sponsor of the event and who currently sponsor the racing efforts of Willie Osmun at the New Egypt Speedway. Premio Foods brought out the Sausage Wagon and offered samplings of their fine products throughout their two days at the show along with many handouts to the fans in the Mall. Please check out out their fine product line at: www.premiofoods.com. READ MORE.. |
| March 12th, 2016 |
HIGHLIGHTING A TRIBUTE TO FRANKIE SCHNEIDER ROCKS 9TH ANNUAL QUAKER STEAK & LUBE DIRT TRACK HEROES SHOW
The Quaker Steak & Lube Ninth Annual Dirt Track Heroes Show completed the sixth day of the week long journey into the past, present and future of auto racing for the racing community and will head into the finale on Saturday, March 12th with a tribute slated for “The Polish Prince” Stan “The Man” Ploski through the efforts of the Dirt Track Heroes Staff and the Flemington Speedway Racing Historical Society. The Friday event highlighted a tremendous two show day that lasted right up until the Mall closed for the evening. The ninth annual edition of the show will continue through March 12th. The Friday shows were provided sponsorship by Premio Foods, Penn Jersey Food Marts, Martocci Automotive, Carl’s Auto Repair and Dean Autosports. Premio Foods will sponsor the Saturday event and will have their food wagon on premises offering samples of their fine products as well as handouts for the attendees to the Mall. READ MORE.. |
| March 11th, 2016 |
MODIFIED STARS HIGHLIGHT THURSDAY NIGHT SHOW AT PHILLIPSBURG MALL, EVENT CONTINES THROUGH SATURDAY
The Ninth Annual Dirt Track Heroes Show continued through the fifth day of the week long journey for the racing community and another successful day went into the history books featuring the stars of the New Egypt, Bridgeport, Grandview, Big Diamond Speedways and the XCel Modified Series occupying center stage. The ninth annual edition of the show will continue through March 12th. The show continues Friday with two shows, the first at 4 PM with “The Legends Of Racing” honoring “The Old Master” Frankie Schneider and the 6:30 show paying tribute to the open wheel divisions in the local area. Saturday will also feature a racing exhibition presented by Michael Vecchio and his “Mud Boss” race cars. The Premio Sausage Food Wagon will be at the Phillipsburg Mall on Friday and Saturday handing out samples of the their fine products. READ MORE.. |
| March 8th, 2016 |
STRAIGHT LINE FEVER HIGHLIGHTS MONDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES AT QUAKER STEAK & LUBE DIRT TRACK HEROES CAR SHOW
The Quaker Steak and Lube Ninth Annual Dirt Track Heroes Show kicked off to a rousing start on Sunday and the great momentum of the event carried into Monday evening as day two of the week long journey into racing featured Drag Racing and a nice group of drag racing cars are part of the Mall Show with a variety of rail dragsters, junior dragsters and pro stock racers became the focus for the Monday night show. READ MORE.. |
| March 7th, 2016 |
125 CARS FILL PHILLIPSBURG MALL, CARL VAN HORN HONORED BY HARMONY TOWNSHIP AT BIG CELEBRATION
The Quaker Steak and Lube Ninth Annual Dirt Track Heroes Show opened Sunday, March 6 to much fanfare and enthusiasm as the Phillipsburg Mall filled up with racing fans and a panel of legendary racing stars who came out to chat about their racing exploits and to honor Hall of Fame racer “The Belvidere Bandit” Carl “Fuzzy’ Van Horn. The “Golden Era” of racing came roaring back to life as the great panel of driving stars talked of their triumphs and more importantly the many friendships they gained through their association with racing. Van Horn was honored by Harmony Township, New Jersey Committee-man Richard Cornely with a proclamation officially naming March 6th, 2016 “Carl Van Horn Day” throughout the township. Van Horn enjoyed a fantastic racing career as a driver, owner, builder, promoter, track owner and innovator. READ MORE.. |
| March 3rd, 2016 |
OPENING DAY NEARS FOR 9TH ANNUAL QUAKER STEAK & LUBE DIRT TRACK HEROES, MURANTE AUTO REPAIR JOINS SPONSOR ROSTER
The telephones continue to jingle and the internet is still running at high velocity as the upcoming 2016 edition of the Ninth Annual Quaker Steak and Lube sponsored Dirt Track Heroes Car Show continues on it’s countdown for the opening day and with it, another sponsor has been added to the successful gathering of the past, present and future of auto racing joining forces together under one roof in Phillipsburg, New Jersey. The Dirt Track Heroes Car Show will be ready to rock and roll when the doors of the Mall swing open to welcome the return of the show to the Phillipsburg Mall in 2016 with opening day set for Sunday, March 6th. The opening day event will feature the honoring of legendary Hall of Fame racer Carl “Fuzzy” Van Horn. The show encompasses the majority of the local short track scene and will continue through Saturday night, March 12th. READ MORE.. |
| March 2nd, 2016 |
VRP SHOCKS OFFFERS FREE SEMINAR AT 9TH ANNUAL QUAKER STEAK & LUBE DIRT TRACK HEROES CAR SHOW
Behind the scenes, the defining details and preparations continue at a feverish pitch as the energetic management staff do their due diligence to put the many pieces in place for another highly successful gathering of the past, present and future of auto racing coming together under one roof in Phillipsburg, New Jersey. The Ninth Annual Quaker Steak & Lube Dirt Track Heroes Show is a tremendous work in progress as additional sponsors are signing on to help showcase another great event set to return to the Phillipsburg Mall in 2016 with the opening day set for Sunday, March 6th. The show encompasses the majority of the local short track racing scene and will continue through Saturday night, March 12th. The Phillipsburg Mall, located on Route 22 East in Phillipsburg, NJ, has proven to be an ideal setting for this special event. READ MORE.. |
| March 2nd, 2016 |
ADAMS BROTHERS USED AUTO PARTS SIGNS ON FOR 9TH ANNUAL QUAKER STEAK & LUBE DIRT TRACK HEROES CAR SHOW
One of the highlights of the many that will be showcased at the Ninth Annual Quaker Steak & Lube Dirt Track Heroes Show will be an evening in which the young racing stars have a chance to shine is the “Stars of Tomorrow” night. The management staff of the show has reached out to all of the local Quarter Midget clubs in the area for the fans to meet the driving stars they will be rooting for in the future. The past, present and future of auto racing will all join forces together under one roof in Phillipsburg, New Jersey. The successful show kicks off on Sunday, March 6th with the honoring of one of the top local Modified stars “The Belvidere Bandit” Carl “Fuzzy” Van Horn. READ MORE.. |
| March 2nd, 2016 |
MARCH 6 – 12, PHILLIPSBURG MALL TO HOST BIG EVENT PENN JERSEY FOOD MARTS ON BOARD FOR 9TH ANNUAL QUAKER STEAK & LUBE DIRT TRACK HEROES SHOW
As the countdown looms closer for the upcoming 2016 edition of the Ninth Annual Quaker Steak & Lube Dirt Track Heroes Car Show, an additional sponsor has joined the growing list of event sponsors for what is projected to be another successful gathering of the past, present and future of auto racing as they all join forces together under one roof in Phillipsburg, New Jersey. The Dirt Track Heroes Car Show will be ready to rock and roll when the doors of the Mall swing open to welcome the return of the show to the Phillipsburg Mall in 2016 with opening day set for Sunday, March 6th. The show encompasses the majority of the local short track scene and will continue through Saturday night, March 12th. READ MORE.. |
| February 24th, 2016 |
JEFF’S AUTOMOTIVE SIGNS ON AS SPONSOR 9TH ANNUAL QUAKER STEAK & LUBE DIRT TRACK HEROES SHOW MARCH 6-12
The operative word to best describe the behind the scenes work leading up to the 9th Annual Quaker Steak and Lube Dirt Track Heroes Show would be “intense.” The telephones are ringing continuously and the internet is clicking as another sponsor has signed on for what will be another successful gathering of the past, present and future of auto racing as they all join forces together under one roof in Phillipsburg, New Jersey. The Dirt Track Heroes Car Show will be primed and ready when the doors of the Mall swing open to welcome the return of the show to the Phillipsburg Mall in 2016 with opening day set for Sunday, March 6th. The show encompasses the majority of the local short track scene and will continue through Saturday night, March 12th. The Phillipsburg Mall, located on Route 22 East in Phillipsburg, NJ, has proven to be a popular setting for this special event and will offer a multitude of race cars, racing memorabilia, collectibles and photos on display throughout the course of the show. The show continues to be free of charge. READ MORE.. |
| February 20th, 2016 |
Searock Fabrication and Speed Supplies On Board For 9th Annual Quaker Steak & Lube Dirt Track Heroes Show
Behind the scenes, the defining details and prep work continue at a high level pace as the energetic Dirt Track Heroes management staff place the many pieces together for another highly successful gathering of the past, present and future of auto racing coming together under one roof in Phillipsburg, New Jersey. The Ninth Annual Quaker Steak & Lube Dirt Track Heroes Show is edging closer to the opening day of the event set to return to the Phillipsburg Mall in 2016 with Sunday, March 6th chosen to be the lid lifter to the week long show. The show encompasses the majority of the local short track racing scene and will continue through Saturday night, March 12th. The Phillipsburg Mall, located on Route 22 East in Phillipsburg, NJ, has proven to be an ideal setting for this special event. READ MORE.. |
| February 19th, 2016 |
Vogel Race Designs Joins 9th Annual Dirt Track Heroes Show, March 6 – 12 AT Phillipsburg Mall
The Ninth Annual Quaker Steak & Lube Dirt Track Heroes Show continues to gain momentum as the successful gathering of the past, present and future of auto racing inches closer to the opening day of the event on March 6th. Quaker Steak & Lube has taken on the lead role of sponsorship for the event with additional associate sponsorship coming from IRCO Community Federal Credit Union, Smith Fabrications/Stage One Modifieds, Hamlin Speedway/S&S Speedways, Premio Foods and Alex’s Tire/Breidinger’s Speed Shop, the stage is set as additional sponsors are signing on to help showcase another great event set to return to the Phillipsburg Mall in 2016 with the opening day set for Sunday, March 6th. The show encompasses the majority of the local short track racing scene and will continue through Saturday night, March 12th. The Phillipsburg Mall, located on Route 22 East in Phillipsburg, NJ, has proven to be an ideal setting for this special event. READ MORE.. |
| February 14th, 2016 |
THUNDER ON THE HILL RETURNS TO GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY FOR 27TH SEASON IN 2016, OPENER SET FOR SUNDAY, MAY 29TH
Twenty-six years, one hundred and eighteen races and over $4,000,000 in cash competitor payouts and the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series is ready to do it again at the Grandview Speedway in 2016. An ambitious series is planned to offer a variety special events at the popular and always exciting one-third mile high banked Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville, PA. NAPA Auto Parts will return as the lead series sponsor after joining Thunder on the Hill way back in 1991. Also on board for the coming season is Pioneer Pole Buildings, Quaker Steak & Lube and COMDIAL Telephone Communications. READ MORE.. |
| February 12th, 2016 |
PREMIO SAUSAGES SIZZLE FOR 9TH ANNUAL QUAKER STEAK & LUBE DIRT TRACK HEROES CAR SHOW, MARCH -6-12
The kick-off of the Ninth Annual Quaker Steak & Lube Dirt Track Heroes Show looms closer with each passing day and with each day comes something new and exciting as the management staff continuously reaches out to the business community to promote and exercise another great event for the local community. The past, present and future of auto racing comes together under one roof in Phillipsburg, New Jersey and the adrenaline rush for the event is now building up to exciting dimensions. READ MORE.. |
| January 27th, 2016 |
Registration for the 9th Annual Dirt Track Heroes Car Show at the Phillipsburg Mall
The 9th Annual Quaker Steak & Lube Dirt Track Heroes Show is set for March 6th through the 12th. We have moved the show back a week later this year in hopes of dodging the tremendous snow we encountered with last year’s dates. We are hoping this works out to everyone’s advantage. READ MORE.. |
| January 27th, 2016 |
QUAKER STEAK & LUBE SHOWCASES DIRT TRACK HEROES CAR SHOW, MARCH 6-12, 2016 AT THE PHILLIPSBURG MALL, PHILLIPSBURG, NJ
Quaker Steak & Lube, or The Lube(r) to loyalists, the award-winning casual dining concept known for its Best Wings USA and over 25 signature sauces, is fully prepped and geared as the lead sponsor for the 9th Annual Dirt Track Heroes Car Show to take place at the Phillipsburg, NJ Mall, Route 22 East from March 6th to March 12th, 2016. Quaker Steak & Lube, which opened in Phillipsburg, New Jersey in August of 2014, signed on with the successful show last February and were extremely pleased with the excellent results and the great feedback they received from their initial venture with the popular annual racing oriented show. READ MORE.. |
| January 11th, 2016 |
27th SEASON OF THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTED BY SEVEN SPECIAL EVENTS
Seven events highlight a series of specials that would make even the most loyal race fans salivate for the 27th year of action for the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series events presented by Pioneer Pole Buildings at the Grandview Speedway. One hundred and eighteen events have been presented in this co-promotion between Bruce Rogers, owner of Grandview Speedway, and Bob Miller, special events promotor with over $4,000,000 having been paid out to Thunder competitors since that first race in 1990. READ MORE.. |
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THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES EVENTS AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
Thunder on the Hill Racing Series events are held at Grandview Speedway, one of the most historic and celebrated dirt track venues in the Northeastern United States. Located just east of Bechtelsville, Pennsylvania, Grandview Speedway is a one-third-mile, high-banked clay oval that has hosted continuous professional stock car racing since opening in 1963.
Built by Forrest Rogers and operated by the Rogers family for multiple generations, the speedway has become known for its exciting, close-quarters racing and deep roots in grassroots motorsports. The track features weekly competition in divisions such as Modifieds and Sportsman and hosts a variety of special events and touring series throughout the season.
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ABOUT THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES
Born from the vision of Grandview Speedway owner Bruce Rogers, special events promoter Bob Miller and local driving standout Dave Kelly, the Thunder on the Hill Racing Series has become one of the most anticipated traditions on the racing calendar.
Across more than 130 marquee events, nearly $6 million in prize money has been awarded to the region’s top competitors. What began as a single 410 Sprint Car showcase has grown into a premier destination for the sport’s biggest names and national touring series, including the High Limit Sprint Car Series, USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car Series, World of Outlaws, Super DIRTcar Series and the All-Star Circuit of Champions.
From 358 Modifieds and 360/410 Sprint Cars to USAC Non-Wing Sprints, Sportsman, Late Models, Midgets, Legends Cars and ROC Modified competition, Thunder on the Hill continues to deliver headline-caliber short-track racing at Grandview Speedway.
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