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GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY TO HOST ONLY EASTERN PA APPEARANCE OF WoO "MEAN 15"

Contact: Bob Miller (215)860-5631 or tothill98@aol.com 

Bechtelsville, PA MAY 9, 2004. . . . Coming up on Sunday night, May 30 is the only Eastern Pennsylvania appearance of the traveling World of Outlaw Sprint Series, featuring the newly formed "Mean 15", a name given to the series' regulars who have signed agreements to appear at all events. The invading "Mean 15", with defending WoO Champion Steve Kinser, will find PA Posse regulars, led by 2003 Thunder on the Hill Champion Greg Hodnett, defending their home turf on the 1/3 mile high banks of Grandview Speedway. Also on the schedule is the second 2004 Grandview appearance of the DIRT SE Big Block Modifieds, with 2003 Grandview Modified Champ and 2004 DIRT SE point leader Jeff Strunk leading the charge.

 

This BLOCKBUSTER doubleheader event, with two headlining divisions of racing on the Bechtelsville, PA speedway, is presented by BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports along with COMDIAL Telephone Communication System s and NAPA Auto Parts. This season marks the 15th year of the Thunder on the Hill racing series, co-promoted by event organizers Bruce Rogers and Bob Miller.

 

With the forming of the "Mean 15" group of drivers, the fans attending Grandview Speedway for the Sunday night twin bill are guaranteed to see the top sprint drivers from all over the United States in competition with the best local drivers in the country, the PA Posse. Steve "the King of the Outlaws" Kinser, Danny Lasoski, Craig Dollansky, Tim Shaffer, Donny Shatz, Daryn Pitman, and Joey Saldana, along with Paul McMahon, Jason Meyers, Jason Sides, and PA's Brian Paulus are joined by WoO rookies Kraig Kinser, Jonathan Allard, Brian Brown, and Erin Crocker as the drivers that have signed on as the "Mean 15".

 

Add Hodnett, Lance Dewease, Fred Rahmer, Mark Smith, Kevin Welsh, and Grandview Speedway Track One Lap Record holder Sean Michael and the rest of the Pennsylvania regulars to the "Mean 15" and fans attending the show are sure to see exciting and close racing action on the high-banked 1/3rd mile Grandview Speedway. COMDIAL Communications will again pay a $200 bonus to the fastest qualifier, with Sean Michael's 11.533 track record, set in May of 2002, the mark for all to shoot for. Steve Kinser, who will be looking to defend his title against all comers, won the 2003 appearance by the World of Outlaws winged sprints at Grandview.

 

The Big Block Modifieds, running under the newly formed DIRT Southeast Series banner, will also be on hand, led by point leader Jeff Strunk, to present the highly competitive door to door, wheel banging action, that modified fans are accustomed to. The Big Block Modifieds will compete in qualifying heats, leading up to their 25-lap feature event. Many of the tri-state area's top modified chauffeurs are expected to be in attendance that night including Frank Cozze, Jimmy Horton, Duane Howard, Donny Radd and Kenny Brightbill to name a few.

 

Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA, just ten mile north of Pottstown. Advance tickets for the WoO/DIRT SE S eries doubleheader are available by calling 215- 860 -5631. For more information log on to  www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com

Coming Events:

Sunday, May 30, 2004, 7:30pm - World Of Outlaws Sprints & DIRT SE Big BLOCK Modifieds

Modified Doubleheader presented by BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports

Sunday June 27, 2004, 7:30pm - Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek w/ Winged Super Sprints

& ARDC Midgets

 

 

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Thunder on the Hill Racing Series Opens Fifteenth Season Sunday Night. . . . .
JEFF STRUNK POCKETS $4,000 IN DIRT SOUTHEAST MODIFIED RUN AT GRANDVIEW

Contact: Bob Miller (215)860-5631 or tothill98@aol.com 

BECHTELSVILLE, PA MAY 2, 2004 . . . With bad weather circling the Berks County Grandview Speedway, Jeff Strunk of Bethel, PA beat the weatherman and a caution filled event to win the 40 lap DIRT Southeast Series feature for Big Block Modifieds Sunday night. This event marked the opening event of the fifteenth season for the NAPA Auto Parts/COMDIAL Telephone Communications Thunder on the Hill Racing Series. Strunk earned $4,000 for the victory in the 40 lap contest and he'll pocket the winners share of the points in chase of the 2004 Mr. DIRT Title.

A field of thirty-one modifieds took part in the unique program that offered qualifying through the COMDIAL Telephone Communications Time Trials, "B" Main, the Go For The Pole Dash and the 40 lap feature. From the outset of the night, Jeff Strunk made it clear that he would be the man to beat by setting fast time of 15.152. Strunk earned the COMDIAL Fast Time Bonus of $200 for his fast time effort and did it on near perfect track conditions. In fact, some drivers reported as being super fast!

The 12 lap "B" Main winner was Shawn Reimert and the victory earned him a starting spot in the "Go For The Pole" Dash which also included the top five drivers from time trials. The inverted start in the six lap "Go For The Pole Dash" saw third place starter Duane Howard wrestle the lead from Rick Laubach to earn $100 for the win and the all important pole starting position in the 40 lap DIRT Southeast main event. Following Howard and Laubach to the checker flag in the DASH was Jeff Strunk, Frank Cozze, Kyle Strickler and Shawn Reimert.

Twenty-four cars took the green flag to start the main event but the yellow was displayed immediately for Matt Papiez who spun in turn two. The restart was no better as the yellow came out for Mike Gular and Keith Brightbill following a tangle again in turn two. With the green flag waiving, Duane Howard set the pace for the first two laps followed by Kyle Strickler, Frank Cozze, Doug Manmiller and Jimmy Horton.

Bad turned ugly on lap three when Strickler and Cozze tangled in turn two with Cozze taking a slow roll. Both drivers pulled away from the accident under their own power. At the same time, race leader Duane Howard had a flat tire and made a quick pit stop. Strunk inherited the lead at that point but the restart delivered another caution, this time for Billy Pauch who lost the left rear wheel after contact with another car on the homestretch.

Some green flag racing finally took place with Strunk mastering the field as Donny Radd followed in second. The bad luck jinx caught up with Radd as a flat tire sent him to the pits on lap nine. Radd did return and worked his way back to a respectable seventh place finish.

Jeff Strunk and Rick Laubach were now in a battle for the top spot with Manmiller third as Keith Hoffman and Ray Swinehart followed in the top five. On lap 27, a tire went bad on the Laubach modified after an outstanding ride in chase of the win. Laubach got caught in the pits and was unable to rejoin the field.

On the restart, it was Jeff Strunk still in control of the top spot. It was now up to runner-up Doug Manmiller to challenge for the win, but in the closing laps, Strunk just got faster and ran to an eight car length lead. With the checker flag waiving, Strunk and his BPG Motorsports modified easily took the win over Manmiller with Keith Hoffman third, Ray Swinehart fourth and Kerry Kratz fifth.

FEATURE FINISH: Jeff Strunk, Doug Manmiller, Keith Hoffman, Ray Swinehart, Kerry Kratz, Shawn Reimert, Donny Radd, Tom Umbenhauer, Bobby Trapper, Jeff Ebersole, Rick Laubach, Sean Merkel, Kyle Strickler, Mike Gular, Kevin Hirthler, Jimmy Horton, Richie Pratt, Duane Howard, Keith Brightbill, Jimmy Reppert, Billy Pauch, Tom Pompei, Frank Cozze, Matt Papiez. DNQ- - Joe Dekutoski, John Wilman, Billy Pauch Jr., Mike Nicholas, Brian Kressley, Ryan Watt, Scott Smith.

THUNDER ON THE HILL Continues on Sunday night, May 30 with the Blockbuster Doubleheader that will feature the first ever presentation of the World of Outlaw Sprints and the DIRT Southeast Big Block Modifieds in a combined program. Race time is 7:30 PM with gates opening at 4 PM. Advance tickets are now on sale by mail. Adult tickets are $30 (if purchased in advance) and $32 on race night. Children 6-11 are $10 and under six will be admitted free. Please make your check payable to Grandview Speedway and mail it to: Thunder Series 2004 129 Mill Pond Place Langhorne, PA 19047. Please include a self-addressed and stamped envelop and your tickets will be sent to you immediately. Advance ticket holders may enter the grandstand on 3 PM, one hour before general admission tickets go on sale.

Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA, just ten mile north of Pottstown. Grandview presents weekly NASCAR Modified and Late Model Stock Car Racing every Saturday night with a 7:30 PM starting time. For more information or to add you name to our mailing list, please visit our web sites at: www.grandviewspeedway.com  or www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com .

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COMDIAL UPS FAST TIME AWARD To $200 & ADDS POWER BALL FOR THE FANS DIRT SOUTHEAST SERIES FOR BIG BLOCK MODIFIEDS AT GRANDVIEW THIS SUNDAY

Contact: Bob Miller (215)860-5631 or tothill98@aol.com 

LANGHORNE, PA . . . . The third race of the COMDIAL Telephone
Communications DIRT Southeast Series for Big Block Modifieds will take place
at the Grandview Speedway on Sunday night at 6 PM. This event will mark
the opening race of the fifteenth season of the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on
the Hill Racing Series, a co-promotion between Grandview Speedway Owner
Bruce Rogers and racing publicist Bob Miller. The Sunday, May 2nd event
will be a single division program, showcasing the Big Block Modifieds in a
unique format of time trials, a "B" Main, the Go for the Pole Dash plus the
big event, paying $4,000 to win the 40 lap event. Gates will open at 4 PM
with racing scheduled to begin at 6 PM. Our friends at COMDIAL Telephone
Communications have increased the fast time bonus to $200. Jim Gallagher of
COMDIAL is not one to forget the fans, as COMDIAL Power Ball will also offer
fans a chance to cash in on some of the winnings.


This series is designed to give the top Big Block Modified drivers in the
tri-state area an opportunity to win the overall Mr. DIRT Title. The
Sunday May 2nd event will be a single division program featuring the Big
Block Modifieds. The format will include time trials, a "B" Main, the Go
for the Pole Dash plus the "big" event, the $4,000 to win 40-lap feature.


Contenders to win the 40 lap DIRT Southeast event include Jimmy Horton and
Frank Cozze. Both drivers are currently tied for first place in the overall
point chase. Craig VonDohren, Jeff Strunk, Billy Pauch, Richie Pratt
Jr., Doug Hoffman, Doug Manmiller, Donny Radd, Duane Howard, Shawn
Reimert, Kenny Brightbill and Kyle Strickler are among some of the expected
entries.


Bonus money is also up for grabs on May 2nd, with the highest finishing 9:1
358 Modified receiving an extra $300, while the COMDIAL Pole Dash winner
will receive $200. The B Main victor will earn $50. Pit gates will open
on Sunday afternoon at 2:30pm, with the front gates opening at 4 PM.
Qualifying action is scheduled to take to the 1/3-mile high-banked speedway
at 6pm.


More fun is planned for the first 100 children through the front gate as
Media Camping Center of Hatfield and the Tom Pompei Racing Team have a
special treat. Media Camping and Pompei Racing will sponsor the free
distribution of "glow necklaces" to the kids. In addition, Pompei and his
#100 Modified will be on display behind the main grandstand on race day.


For more information, directions, accommodations/lodging, past winners list
and other statistics, please visit www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com .


We also invite you to sign up on our Thunder Series mailing list. Grandview
Speedway is located on Passmore Road, off route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA,
just ten mile north of Pottstown. The Speedway hotline remains:
610-754-7688. Don't forget, Grandview Speedway is in action every Saturday
night featuring NASCAR Modifieds & Late Models.

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15TH SEASON OF THUNDER ON THE HILL TO OPEN SUNDAY, MAY 2ND

Contact: Bob Miller (215)860-5631 or tothill98@aol.com 

by Joe Wylezik

For fifteen years, we heard the words. . . . Hear the Thunder, Feel the
Thunder, See the Thunder only at Grandview Speedway, making reference to the
very popular Thunder on the Hill Racing Series. Now in its fifteenth
season, the Thunder Series that started in August of 1990 and showcased the
410 sprints, now offers a variety of different division and unique event
formats. "Not every event or idea was a success, but we quickly developed
an understanding of how to read what dirt track racing fans were looking for
and we learned to adjust", commented Thunder Series Co-Promoter Bob Miller.

The success of Thunder on the Hill is a result of knowing what the fans want
and not necessarily what you want to see. It's also successful because of
constant changes that take place within the Thunder Series while at the same
time, staying connected to the baseline likes of the spectators. Most fans
are looking for a quick, efficiently run and entertaining program. Some
drama, a touch of showmanship and a connection with the drivers is sure to
satisfy the average race fan.

Former sprint car champion Dave Kelly had major influence in the start of
this series, bringing together Bob Miller and Grandview Speedway Owners
Bruce and Theresa Rogers. Prior to their first meeting, Miller and the
Rogers only knew each other through casual aquaintances at different
speedways. There was almost an instant chemistry as they talked about
running just one open competition sprint show, named immediately . .
.Thunder on the Hill.

The opening Thunder on the Hill event was an instant success and one of the
largest crowds in the history of Grandview Speedway. The Rogers and Miller
tried a second Thunder event in September of 1990 and the success story
continued. At that point, the discussion turned from running races into
growing a series.

In 1991 the Thunder on the Hill Series continued with the headline division
being the 410 open competition sprints. The fans continued to come out and
car counts remained strong in support of the high paying short distance
events at the bullring on the "hill" known as Grandview Speedway.

Going into the 2004 season opener, the May 2nd show will be the sixtieth
Thunder on the Hill event. In fifty-nine Thunder Shows an estimated $1.8
millions dollars was paid to their competitors.

Did Thunder on the Hill lose it's luster by the mid 1990's ? "Well, I
guess you could say that, but as I see it, both Bruce and I sensed that the
glitz and excitement was fading and we knew it was time to re-energize the
Series", commented Miller. That was done by striking an agreement to bring
the wingless CRA Sprints of California to Pennsylvania. It was just the
burst of excitement needed to bring out new fans with new interests.
Changes continued as Thunder on the Hill also became involved in the popular
410 Central Pennsylvania Sprint Speed Week Series, not to mention a visit by
the World of Outlaws, their first visit to Grandview Speedway in over ten
years. That event marked a sellout crowd at the Bechtelsville dirt track
one-third mile oval.

CRA returned to the east for a second swing, but this would be the final
time as the California based wingless sprint car group experienced turmoil
of their own. It was Miller and Rogers who opened discussion to organize
local wingless racing under the sanctioning banner of the United Racing
Club. The Thunder Series offered URC a hefty $2,000 first place payoff for
their 25 lap wingless events. But even the very lucrative money could not
sustain the desire for the URC drivers to race wingless.

Adjustments to the Thunder Series were again necessary by 1997 as the high
cost of 410 sprint car racing was taking its toll on car count. "The
Saturday night race fans at Grandview expect lots of cars and we definitely
had trouble delivering a thirty-five car sprint field", added Miller. Being
a believer in single division shows, Miller reluctantly added a second
division to the Series, trying the mini-sprints, the KARS Sprints and URC on
different programs. "All these division offer great racing on any given
night, but it was just too much for a Series that exists on mid-week race
dates or Sunday nights", commented Miller.

Still searching, Miller returned to the base of his own racing career as a
spectator, watching the modifieds. Before long, the DIRT Big Block
Modifieds were part of Thunder on the Hill as the Super DIRT Series made its
first official visit to Grandview. The excitement grew, all the top drivers
were there and the crowds were big. Thunder on the Hill continued to make a
lot of noise.

Miller was now looking to answer the question, How do you run multiple
divisions and avoid an all night racing marathon? The answer came in 1999
with the first running of the Grandview Thunder 4-25's, a four division
features only program. You guessed it. The show was wildly successful and
showcased the 410 sprints, the NASCAR Modifieds, the wingless KARS Sprints
and the ARDC Midgets. The features only format continues today on the
Thunder Series schedule but was expanded to the 5-25's.

There is excitement in this program since you can change your featured
divisions to include the Late Models, Big Block Modifieds, URC Sprints and
even the Keystone Legend cars. Miller added, "The features only format is a
favorite of the fans and they tell us so via e-mail, hand written letters
and even phone calls".

Looking to the 2004 Thunder on the Hill Racing Series, the mix of events
will include the DIRT Southeast Series for Big Block Modifieds that will
open the fifteenth season on Sunday night, May 2nd. The World of Outlaws
will return to Grandview on Sunday, May 30th in a blockbuster doubleheader
with the DIRT Southeast Series Modifieds. The Pennsylvania Sprint Speed
Week Series and ARDC Midgets will be the twinbill on Sunday, June 27. The
DIRT Southeast Big Block Modifieds will return to the "hill" on Sunday, July
25 in a stand alone single division event offering a $10 adult admission, if
tickets are purchased in advance.

Always a popular event on the Thunder Schedule is the Wednesday night,
August 18 Super DIRT Series 100 lap Traffic JAM. Soon to be announced are
final plans for the August 29th Summer End Sprint Championship. The
Thunder on the Hill Racing Series will close with the annual House of
Thunder Grandview 5-25's features only program on Saturday night, October
16.

What is the key to success with the Thunder Series? "Everyone could offer
a different reason but I think there are several contributors for the
success of the series". Miller continued, "First, you need to have good
racing and the shows need to be run efficiently and fairly. Drivers and
Owners need to feel good about running your events and you need them to be
your ambassador as well. I try to make myself available to drivers, owners
and spectators, either face to face or by phone. When they need me, I make
myself available. I believe that honesty and integrity is the key. Say
what you do and of course, do what you say. . . and you can't go wrong."

What makes Thunder on the Hill different? "We do simple things, it's just
that easy". Miller said, "Think about what you like and offer it to the
fans. The live singing of the National Anthem, Pre-race autograph
sessions, Fireworks on the feature event parade lap, two track announcers,
fan giveaways including Pizza from Joe the Pizza Dude, and of course, a
joyous victory lane ceremony are just some of the special effects of Thunder
on the Hill. We also have "thunder music", an event Program Book that has a
different look from other programs and our advance ticket purchase program
is a favorite with many fans."

How do you come up with different ideas? "Listen, think and take action.
For example, in last years running of the 5-25's, we tried two abreast
restarts up to halfway for the 410 sprints cars. The end result was a five
car race for the win." Miller added, "It was change that created talk and
excitement and produced a great race. The fans know when you try something
new they respond vocally. You just can't top the feeling of knowing when
the fans appreciate what you're doing."

The Grandview Speedway facility is unique in nature. Once a pumpkin patch,
the speedway transformed through evolution not revolution. It grew, changed
and developed, just like the race cars have over the years. Grandview is
also rich in history, with some of the top names in auto racing starting
their racing careers on the "hill". Grandview Speedway is a true example of
grass roots racing. It's fender-bending, wheel-banging action where stock
car racing is a "contact sport".

Thunder on the Hill and the Grandview Speedway will come together for their
fifteenth season on Sunday night, May 2. The tradition will continue with
Thunder on the Hill, where auto races become special events and where we
make racing fun for the fans.

For more information, please visit the all new Thunder on the Hill web site
at: www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com

Joe Wylezik is editor of the Grandview Thunder Program Book.

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BIG BLOCK MODIFIEDS TO INVADE GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
ON SUNDAY NIGHT MAY 2ND

Contact: Bob Miller (215)860-5631 or tothill98@aol.com 

Langhorne, PA APRIL 25, 2004 . . . . . . .Grandview Speedway
in Bechtelsville, PA will host the DIRT Southeast Series for Big Block
Modifieds, sponsored by COMDIAL Telephone Communications & NAPA Auto Parts
on Sunday night, May 2nd. This series is designed to give the top Big Block
Modified drivers in the tri-state area an oppoturnity to win the overall Mr.
DIRT Title. The Sunday May 2nd event will be a single division program
featuring the Big Block Modifieds. The format will include time trials, a
"B" Main, the Go for the Pole Dash plus the "big" event, the $4,000 to win
40-lap feature. A starting time of 6 PM and the unique format of this
program, is sure to provide an early completion time for a Sunday night
show.


2003 Grandview Speedway Modified Champion, Jeff Strunk, piloting the Sinon
Motorsports #88 will be a local favorite to take the win. Sturnk is ranked
fifth in the overall chase for the DIRT Southeast Series Title, and he's
looking for a strong finish at Grandview to advance in the points.


Pennsylvania's Frank Cozze and New Jersey's Jimmy Horton, tied for first
place in the DIRT Southeast Series points race, are expected to be in
attendance, as well as the rest of the drivers that have committed to
competing in the entire series.


Right behind Strunk in the points chase is Sinking Springs, PA's Kyle
Strickler, driving his Henry Sharman Builders #16. This budding modified
star has intentions to run the complete series, with the goal of winning
the point championship. With just two races in the books for the series, 90
different drivers have participated in the events.


The Sunday night show at Grandview will give modified fans exactly what they
want: in a single division Big Block Modified show. There will be plenty
of great racing that's typical at Grandview Speedway and it will be
presented in a fast paced, efficient program.


Bonus money is also up for grabs on May 2nd, with the highest finishing 9:1
358 Modified receiving an extra $300, while the Pole Dash winner will
receive $100 and the B Main victor getting $50. Pit gates will open that
afternoon at 2:30pm, with the front gates opening one hour later at 3:30pm.
Qualifying action is scheduled to take to the 1/3-mile high-banked speedway
at 6pm.


Along with COMDIAL Telephone Communications, which is the DIRT Southeast
Series tour sponsor, helping out at Grandview to make the evening more fun
for the first 100 children through the front gate is Media Camping Center of
Hatfield and the Tom Pompei Racing Team, which will sponsor the free
distribution of "glow necklaces" to the kids. In addition, Pompei and his
#100 Modified will be on display behind the main grandstand on race day.


For more information, directions, accommodations/lodging, past winners list
and other statistics, please visit www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com .


We also invite you to sign up on our Thunder Series mailing list. Grandview
Speedway is located on Passmore Road, off route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA,
just ten mile north of Pottstown. The Speedway hotline remains:
610-754-7688. Don'f forget, Grandview Speedway is in action every Saturday
night featuring NASCAR Modifieds & Late Models.

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BIG BLOCK MODIFIED COMDIAL DIRT SOUTHEAST SERIES
TO INVADE GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY ON SUNDAY NIGHT MAY 2ND

Contact: Bob Miller (215)860-5631 or tothill98@aol.com 

Written by - Hugh Snyderman

Langhorne, PA 4-17-04....The high banks of the 1/3-mile Grandview Speedway
will play host to the third race of the new DIRT Southeast Series for Big
Block Modifieds, sponsored by COMDIAL Telephone Communications & NAPA Auto
Parts on Sunday night, May 2nd. This series, in its inaugural season, is
designed to give the top Big Block Modified drivers in the tri-state area a
traveling circuit to showcase their talent, on tracks in Pennsylvania, New
Jersey, and Delaware. The show at Grandview, which is located off Route 100
in Bechtelsville, PA, just north of Pottstown, is a single division program
featuring the Big Block Modifieds, highlighted by a $4000 to win 40-lap main
event.


Leading the locals against the invasion of the outsiders is 2003 Grandview
Speedway Modified Champion, Jeff Strunk, piloting the Sinon Motorsports #88
in the $17,000 event. Pennsylvania's Frank Cozze and New Jersey's Jimmy
Horton, tied for first place in the DIRT Southeast Series points race, are
expected to be in attendance, as well as the rest of the drivers that have
committed to competing in the entire series. Strunk, tied for fifth in
points with Billy Pauch, is looking to protect his home turf against the
invaders, and bring home the victory for the Grandview faithful.


Right behind Strunk in the points chase is Sinking Springs, PA's Kyle
Strickler, driving his Henry Sharman Builders #16. This budding modified
star has informed DIRT Southeast Series organizer Bob Miller of his
intention to run the complete series, with the goal of contending for the
point championship. With just two races in the books for the series, 90
different drivers have participated in the events.


The Sunday night show at Grandview should give modified fans exactly what
they want: a single division Big Block Modified show that should provide
great racing action in a fast paced, efficient program. Time trials, C and B
Mains, and the Go For The Pole Dash will set the lineup for the 24
car-starting field for the 40 lap feature. Along with the high paying purse,
more bonus money is up for grabs that night, with the highest finishing 9:1
358 Modified receiving an extra $300, while the Pole Dash winner will
receive $100 and the B Main victor getting $50. Pit gates will open that
afternoon at 2:30pm, with the front gates opening one hour later at 3:30pm.
Qualifying action is scheduled to take to the 1/3-mile high-banked speedway
at 6pm.


Along with COMDIAL Telephone Communications, which is the DIRT Southeast
Series tour sponsor, helping out at Grandview to make the evening more fun
for the first 100 children through the front gate is Media Camping Center of
Hatfield and the Tom Pompei Racing Team, which will sponsor the free
distribution of "glow necklaces" to the kids. In addition, Pompei and his
#100 Modified will be on display behind the main grandstand on race day.
Advance tickets for this highly anticipated program are now available,
either at the speedway on race nights, or by calling 215-860-5631. For more
information, use the same phone number, or for those will Internet access,
log on to www.grandviewspeedway.com or www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com

Coming Events:
Sunday May 2, 6PM: GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY, Bechtelsville, PA; COMDIAL DIRT
Southeast Big Block Modified Series - Time Trials, C & B Mains, Go For The
Pole Dash, & 40 Lap A-Main for Big Block Modifieds $4,000 To Win


Info Websites: www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com or www.grandviewspeedway.com


Grandview Speedway is located 10 miles north of Pottstown on Passmore Road
off PA Route 100

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World Of Outlaw Sprint Cars + COMDIAL DIRT Southeast Big Block Modifieds
GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY PREPARES FOR DOUBLE MAY COMDIAL DIRT SOUTHEAST
SERIES BIG BLOCK MODIFIED INVASION


Bob Miller

Langhorne, PA April 11, 2004 - The month of May will see the new
COMDIAL DIRT Southeast Series for Big Block Modifieds attack the high banks
of the Grandview Speedway twice, for race numbers three and four of the new
tri-state area touring series. Sunday night May 2nd will be the first
appearance at the 1/3rd mile dirt speedway, with the Big Block Modifieds
competing in a single division show that will see time trials and
qualifying events leading up to the big forty-lap feature race. At the
end of the month, on Sunday night, May 30th, the COMDIAL DIRT Southeast
Series returns to the track, to be part of a doubleheader show that will see
the return of the world renowned World of Outlaw Sprint Cars to
Bechtelsville, PA's Grandview Speedway!


With six of the Northeast's top Big Block Modified pilots jammed into the
top five in points of the COMDIAL DIRT Southeast Series, race number three
of the new tour, designed to give the Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware
drivers a showcase for their talents, should give the fans all the
excitement they need in this high powered single division program. Veteran
drivers Frank Cozze and Jimmy Horton are tied for first place, with Tim
Fuller, Danny Johnson, Billy Pauch, and Jeff Strunk right behind in the hunt
for the points chase, which will have a total $12,500 payoff at the end of
the season.


The 2004 Point Champion of the Southeast Series will pocket $3000, along
with home track Mr. DIRT bonus points for their season long effort. With
over eighty different drivers already competing in the series, the pits at
Grandview Speedway on Sunday May 2nd are expected to be full with everyone
in the hunt for the $4000 first place prize money. More bonus money is on
the line that night, with the top finishing 9:1 358 Small Block Modified
receiving an extra $300, along with the Pole Dash Winner getting $100 and
that evening's B-Main victor pocketing an extra $50.


Keeping the competition close and giving the fans a chance to see their
favorite driver go home the winner, the double file restarts until two to go
rule will be in effect for this event. Pit gates will open at 3pm, with
front gates opening ½ hour later, at 3:30PM. Racing action on the track will
start at 5:30PM with warm-ups, while time trial qualifying beginning at 6PM.


This fast paced show will see the field set for the feature with C and B
Mains, along with a Go For The Pole Dash. Adult admission for this show will
be $15, with children 6-11 getting in for just $5, and kids under 6 FREE.


One of the biggest events of the season is the Sunday night, May 30th World
of Outlaws/DIRT Southeast Modifieds Double Header to take place at the
Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville, PA. This event is part of the NAPA Auto
Parts/COMDIAL Telephone Communications Thunder on the Hill Racing Series,
now in its' fifteenth season. This event is sponsored by BPG Racing/Chad
Sinon Motorsports and will showcase the World of Outlaws Sprints and the
DIRT Southeast Big Block Modifieds for the first time in the tri-state area.


Advance tickets for the Sunday, May 30 Thunder Doubleheader are now on sale
by mail. Adult Advance tickets for the May 30th Doubleheader are $30, and
$32 on race day. Children 6-11 are $10 and under 6 will be admitted free. To
purchase tickets by mail, please make your check or money order payable to
Grandview Speedway and mail to: Thunder Series 2004, 129 Mill Pond Place
Langhorne, PA 19047. Please enclose a self-addressed and stamped envelope
and your tickets will be returned to you by mail. All advance ticket holders
may enter the grandstand area in advance of general admission tickets going
on sale. Qualifying will take place for both the DIRT SE Big Block Modifieds
and the World of Outlaws leading up to the 25 lap Modified feature and the
30 lap World of Outlaw main event. The sponsorship support from BPG Racing
is so generous, that spectators purchasing advance tickets will not see an
increase in admission price as compared to the 2003 single division World of
Outlaws show.


For more information on the 2004 Thunder on the Hill Racing Series, please
log on to www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com


The Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road, off Route 100 in
Bechtelsville, PA, just ten mile north of Pottstown. For additional
information, please call Grandview Speedway at 610-754-7688. Grandview
Speedway is the home of excitng NASCAR Modified and Late Model Stock Car
Racing every Saturday night. Visit their web site for more information at;
www.grandviewspeedway.com

THUNDER ON THE HILL Coming Events:
Sunday, May 2nd 6 PM - Grandview Speedway - COMDIAL DIRT Southeast Big
Block Modifieds
Sunday, May 30 7:30 PM - Grandview Speedway - BPG Racing-Thunder on The
Hill Doubleheader!

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NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series Continues. . . . .
WORLD OF OUTLAW TICKETS ON SALE SATURDAY NIGHT AT GRANDVIEW


Bob Miller

LANGHORNE, PA . . . . . . One of the most anticipated events of the 2004 dirt track racing season, is the Sunday night, May 30 BPG Racing/Chad Motorsports World of Outlaws & DIRT Southeast Modified Double header. For the first time ever, the World of Outlaws sprints and the DIRT Big Block Modifieds will team-up in this all star event at the Grandview Speedway. Gates will open at PM with the first green flag scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM. Advance tickets for this Super Double header will be on sale at the Grandview Speedway this Saturday night.

Advance tickets for Sunday, May 30 may also be purchased by mail. Please make your check payable to Grandview Speedway and mail to: Thunder Series 2004, 129 Mill Pond Place Langhorne, PA 19047. Adult tickets are $30, Children 6-11 are $10 and everyone under the age of six will be admitted free. Please enclose a self-addressed and stamped envelop and your tickets will be mailed back to you. Advance ticket holders may enter the grandstand area at 3 PM, one hour before general admission tickets go on sale on race night.

The 15th season of Thunder on the Hill will officially open on Sunday night, May 2 at the Grandview Speedway with the COMDIAL Telephone Communications DIRT Southeast Modified Series. This single event program has received great response, providing race fans a single division racing program of Big Block Modifieds. The 40 lap DIRT Southeast feature event will pay $4,000 to the winner. Going into the Sunday, May 2nd event, Frank Cozze and Jimmy Horton are locked in a tie for the point lead in the DIRT Southeast Series after two events so far this season.

Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road, just off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA, ten mile north of Pottstown. Grandview Speedway is in action every Saturday night from April 3rd to September 25 with the House of Thunder Season Finale on Saturday night, October 16.

For additional information on the Thunder on the Hill Racing Series, please call 215-860-5631 or visit our web site at: www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com

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ADVANCE TICKETS FOR THE WORLD OF OUTLAWS/DIRT SOUTHEAST THUNDER
DOUBLE HEADER ON SALE BY MAIL


Bob Miller

LANGHORNE, PA MARCH 14, 2004 . . . . . One of the biggest events
of the season is the Sunday night, May 30 World of Outlaws/DIRT Southeast
Modifieds Double Header to take place at the Grandview Speedway in
Bechtelsville, PA. This event is part of the NAPA Auto Parts/COMDIAL
Telephone Communications Thunder on the Hill Racing Series, now in its'
fifteenth season. This event is sponsored by BPG Racing/Chad Sinon
Motorsports and will showcase the World of Outlaws Sprints and the DIRT
Southeast Big Block Modifieds for the first time in the tri-state area.

Advance tickets for the Sunday, May 30 Thunder Doubleheader are now on sale
by mail. Adult Advance tickets are $30 and $32 on race day. Children 6-11
are $10 and under 6 will be admitted free. To purchase tickets by mail,
please make your check or money order payable to Grandview Speedway and mail
to: Thunder Series 2004 129 Mill Pond Place Langhorne, PA 19047.
Please enclose a self-addressed and stamped envelop and your tickets will be
returned to you by mail. All advance ticket holders may enter the
grandstand area in advance of general admission tickets going on sale.

Qualifying will take place for both the DIRT SE Big Block Modifieds and the
World of Outlaws leading up to the 25 lap Modified feature and the 30 lap
World of Outlaw main event. The sponsorship support from BPG Racing is so
generous, that spectators purchasing advance tickets, will not see an
increase in admission price as compared to the 2003 single division World of
Outlaws show.
Thunder on the Hill will officially open on Sunday, May 2 with DIRT
Southeast Big Block Modifieds racing in a single division program of
qualifying and a 40 lap feature event. This show will carry a 6 PM starting
time. The Sunday, May 30 BIG SHOW Thunder Doubleheader is the second race of
the Series followed by the Pennsylvania 410 Sprint Speed Week Series on
Sunday, June 27.
The Big Block Modifieds return to the "hill" on Sunday night, July 25 with
Fan Appreciation Night. If you purchase your ticket in advance, adult
admission will be just $10 for the single division show. On race night,
general admission adult tickets will be $15. Be sure to purchase your
tickets early for this affordable and entertaining night of big block
modified racing.
As the Thunder Series continues, the lights will shine bright on Wednesday
night, August 18 when the Super DIRT Series 100 lap Traffic JAM takes to the
Grandview Speedway. See the top drivers of DIRT battle the DIRT SE and
Grandview stars in this all thrilling 100 lap contest. The Summer End 410
Sprint Championship will take top billing on Sunday night, August 29.
Building to a grand finale, Thunder on the Hill will close the 2004 season
with their Annual Grandview THUNDER 5-25's & House of Thunder Halloween
Party on Saturday night, October 16 at 6 PM. The five feature event will
showcase the Big Block Modifieds, URC Sprints, NASCAR Modifieds & Late
Models and the Keystone Legends.
Thunder on the Hill is the Racing Series designed for the "race fan",
offering exciting premier divisions of dirt track racing in new and
different formats. Grandview Speedway is the host track of Thunder on the
Hill.
Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road, off route 100 in
Bechtelsville, PA, just ten mile north of Pottstown. For more information,
please visit: www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com  or call the speedway
at: 610-754-7688.
Grandview Speedway operates every Saturday night from April 3 late
September, plus, the October 16 Halloween Party. The weekly Saturday night
program features the NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models. Please visit the
Grandview Speedway web site to view their schedule including special events
planned on Saturday night racing programs. A Free to the Public Practice
Session will take place on Saturday, March 27 beginning at 12 noon.

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ADVANCE TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE SUNDAY, MAY 30. . . .
WORLD OF OUTLAWS/DIRT SOUTHEAST MODIFIED THUNDER DOUBLEHEADER

February 20, 2004
Bob Miller

Tickets on sale at the Grandview Speedway Display, February 22 to 28 at the Reading Racing Reunion & Car Show--Fairgrounds Square Mall- -Reading, PA

For the first time in the tri-state area, the World of Outlaws Sprints and the DIRT Southeast Big Block Modifieds will share the same race card and it all takes place at the Grandview Speedway on Sunday night, May 30. Race time is set for 7:30 PM. This event is sponsored by BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports and is part of the popular 15th season of Thunder on the Hill. Thunder Series sponsors include NAPA Auto Parts and COMDIAL Telephone Communications.

Qualifying will take place for both the DIRT SE Big Block Modifieds and the World of Outlaws leading up to the 25 lap Modified and 30 lap World of Outlaw feature events. The sponsorship support from BPG Racing is so generous, that spectators purchasing advance tickets, will not see an increase in admission price as compared to the 2003 single division World of Outlaws show.

Advance tickets for the May 30 BIG SHOW Thunder Doubleheader will go on sale at the 19th Annual Reading Racing Reunion & Car Show, to take place at the Fairgrounds Square Mall, Sunday, February 22-28 at the Grandview Speedway display. Tickets will also go on sale by mail, on February 22. Adult Advance tickets are $30 and $32 on race day. Children 6-11 are $10 and under 6 will be admitted free. To purchase tickets by mail, please make your check payable to Grandview Speedway and mail to: Thunder Series 2004 129 Mill Pond Place Langhorne, PA 19047.

Thunder on the Hill will officially open on Sunday, May 2 with DIRT Southeast Big Block Modifieds racing in a single division program of qualifying and a 40 lap feature event. This show will carry a 6 PM starting time. The Sunday, May 30 BIG SHOW Thunder Doubleheader is the second race of the Series followed by the Pennsylvania 410 Sprint Speed Week Series on Sunday, June 27.

The Big Block Modifieds return to the "hill" on Sunday night, July 25 with Fan Appreciation Night. If you purchase your ticket in advance, adult admission will be just $10 for the single division show. On race night, general admission adult tickets will be $15. Be sure to purchase your tickets early for this affordable night out.

As the Thunder Series continues, the lights will shine bright on Wednesday night, August 18 when the Super DIRT Series 100 lap Traffic JAM takes to the Grandview Speedway. See the top drivers of DIRT battle the DIRT SE and Grandview stars in this all thrilling 100 lap contest. The Summer End 410 Sprint Championship will take top billing on Sunday night, August 29.

Building to a grand finale, Thunder on the Hill will close the 2004 season with their Annual Grandview THUNDER 5-25's & House of Thunder Halloween Party on Saturday night, October 16 at 6 PM. The five feature event will showcase the Big Block Modifieds, URC Sprints, NASCAR Modifieds & Late Models and the Keystone Legends.

Thunder on the Hill is the Racing Series designed for the "race fan", offering exciting premier divisions of dirt track racing in new and different formats. Grandview Speedway is the host track of Thunder on the Hill.

Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road, off route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA, just ten mile north of Pottstown. For more information, please visit: www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com or call the speedway at: 610-754-7688.

Grandview Speedway operates every Saturday night from April 3 late September, plus, the October 16 Halloween Party. The weekly Saturday night program features the NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models. Please visit the Grandview Speedway web site to view their schedule including special events planned on Saturday night racing programs.

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NEW "THUNDER ON THE HILL" WEB SITE PROVIDES LOTS OF INFORMATION

February 1, 2004
Bob Miller

LANGHORNE, PA FEBRUARY 1, 2004 . . . . The "all new" Thunder on the Hill Racing Series web site is up and running and you're invited to visit us at: www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com. The Thunder web site is filled with information that includes the 2004 Schedule of events, Current News, Past Race Results, a Photo gallery of the past three years and a complete historical story of Thunder on the Hill. It also includes the 2003 race statistics, Driver Rosters, Hotel Accommodations and an introduction to the Thunder on the Hill Staff, where our motto is, "we make racing fun for the fans".

The Thunder web site was a trend-setter in having one of the first animated racing ads, for the October 16 Grandview Thunder 5-25's in 2003 and look for more of this in the coming season. This web site was designed and is maintained by Lew Brubaker and you may contact him at: webmaster@Pitside.com. Lew is available to do web sites for race teams, speedways and any type of business.

Please visit our site and feel free to share your comments. Thunder on the Hill and Lew Brubaker have more new and exciting plans for 2004. Visit us often.

The 2004 NAPA Auto Parts & COMDIAL Telephone Communications Thunder on the Hill Racing Series will open at the Grandview Speedway on Sunday, May 2 with the Big Block Modifieds in the 40 lap DIRT Southeast Tour event. The second event on the schedule is the BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports Thunder Double Header featuring the World of Outlaws Sprints and the DIRT Southeast Tour Big Block Modifieds.

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Thunder on the Hill Sunday, May 30th
BPG RACING/CHAD SINON MOTORSPORTS TO SPONSOR . . . . .
DIRT SOUTHEAST MODIFIEDS & WORLD OF OUTLAWS THUNDER DOUBLEHEADER

January 25, 2004
Bob Miller

LANGHORNE, PA JANUARY 25, 2004 . . . . . Since late November, Thunder on the Hill Promoters Bruce Rogers and Bob Miller have been working on developing this special event Thunder Doubleheader. With special thanks for the sponsorship support of BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports, the DIRT Southeast Series Big Block Modifieds will join the World of Outlaws in the BIG SHOW Thunder Doubleheader on Sunday night, May 30 at the Grandview Speedway. Qualifying will take place for both the DIRT SE Big Block Modifieds and the World of Outlaws leading up to the 25 lap Modified and 30 lap World of Outlaw feature events. The sponsorship support from BPG Racing is so generous, that spectators purchasing advance tickets, will not see an increase in admission price as compared to the 2003 single division World of Outlaws show.

Advance tickets for the May 30 BIG SHOW Thunder Doubleheader will go on sale at the 19th Annual Reading Racing Reunion & Car Show, to take place at the Fairgrounds Square Mall, Sunday, February 22-28 at the Grandview Speedway display. Tickets will also go on sale by mail, on February 22. Adult Advance tickets are $30 and $32 on race day. Children 6-11 are $10 and under 6 will be admitted free. To purchase tickets by mail, please make your check payable to Grandview Speedway and mail to: Thunder Series 2004 129 Mill Pond Place Langhorne, PA 19047.

The BIG SHOW Thunder Doubleheader is part of the NAPA Auto Parts/ COMDIAL Telephone Communications Thunder on the Hill Racing Series, now in its' fifteenth season at the Grandview Speedway. Race time is set for 7:30 PM.

Thunder on the Hill will officially open on Sunday, May 2 with DIRT Southeast Big Block Modifieds racing in a single division program of qualifying and a 40 lap feature event. This show will carry a 6 PM starting time. The Sunday, May 30 BIG SHOW Thunder Doubleheader is the second race of the Series followed by the Pennsylvania 410 Sprint Speed Week Series on Sunday, June 27.

The Big Block Modifieds return to the "hill" on Sunday night, July 25 with Fan Appreciation Night. If you purchase your ticket in advance, adult admission will be just $10 for the single division show. On race night, general admission adult tickets will be $15. Be sure to purchase your tickets early for this affordable night out.

As the Thunder Series continues, the lights will shine bright on Wednesday night, August 18 when the Super DIRT Series 100 lap Traffic JAM takes to the Grandview Speedway. See the top drivers of DIRT battle the DIRT SE and Grandview stars in this all thrilling 100 lap contest. The Summer End 410 Sprint Championship will take top billing on Sunday night, August 29.

Building to a grand finale, Thunder on the Hill will close the 2004 season with their Annual Grandview THUNDER 5-25's & House of Thunder Halloween Party on Saturday night, October 16 at 6 PM. The five feature event will showcase the Big Block Modifieds, URC Sprints, NASCAR Modifieds & Late Models and the Keystone Legends.

Thunder on the Hill is the Racing Series designed for the "race fan", offering exciting premier divisions of dirt track racing in new and different formats. Grandview Speedway is the host track of Thunder on the Hill.

Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road, off route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA, just ten mile north of Pottstown. For more information, please visit: www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com or call the speedway at: 610-754-7688.

Grandview Speedway operates every Saturday night from April 3 late September, plus, the October 16 Halloween Party. The weekly Saturday night program features the NASCAR Modifieds and Late Models. Please visit the Grandview Speedway web site to view their schedule including special events planned on Saturday night racing programs.

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15th SEASON OF THUNDER TO OPEN WITH DIRT
SOUTHEAST SERIES EVENT SUNDAY, MAY 2

January 18, 2004
Bob Miller

LANGHORNE, PA JANUARY 18, 2004 . . . . . The Thunder on the Hill Racing Series will gear up for its' fifteenth season at the Grandview Speedway with opening day set for Sunday, May 2. Seven race dates will make-up the busy season of special events for Thunder on the Hill. Returning as Thunder Series sponsors is NAPA AUTO PARTS and COMDIAL Telephone Communications. For NAPA Auto Parts, the 2004 season will mark their thirteenth season as the major series sponsor, brought to you under the direction of Jeff Riling of NAPA and the Weldon Auto Parts Stores. Jim Gallagher and COMDIAL Telephone Communications is returning for their sixth season as a Thunder Series sponsor as well as the BIG Show events.

The 2004 Thunder on the Hill Racing Series is dedicated to the race fan and it all begins in a big way in early May. On Sunday, May 2 the DIRT Southeast Big Block Modified Tour will invade the "hill". With a starting time of 6:00 PM, this single division of Big Block Modified racing, offering a 40 lap feature event is sure to be a crowd pleaser. The following event is the popular World of Outlaws to take place on Sunday night, May 30. Advance tickets for the World of Outlaws will go on sale at the Reading Racing Reunion & Car Show to take place at the Fairgrounds Square Mall the week of February 22.

Another popular event is the Pennsylvania 410 Sprint Speed Week Series on Sunday night, June 27. Greg Hodnett, Fred Rahmer, Lance Dewease, and Mark Smith are some of the top contenders chasing the $4,000 payoff. Watch for Kevin Welsh of Far Hills, NJ to be in the mix for a Thunder victory. It was Welsh who almost pulled off the upset of the year, nearly winning the season Thunder finale of 2003. With five cars racing for the lead in the closing laps, Lance Dewease pulled off a last lap pass for the win with Welsh taking second. The race was an absolute thriller!

At Grandview, the fans love their modifieds and the DIRT Southeast Series for Big Block Modifieds will return to Thunder on the Hill on Sunday night, July 25 for Fan Appreciation NIGHT. The 40 lap feature event will pay $4,000 to the winner and as a treat for the fans, Adult General Admission for this event will be just $10 if purchased in advance and $15 on race night. The discounted advance tickets for this event will go on sale at the Reading Racing Reunion & Car Show.

The Super DIRT Series 100 lap Traffic Jam will be the headline event on Wednesday night, August 18 at Grandview Speedway. See all the stars of DIRT battle the Southeast Series drivers as well as the many regulars of Grandview. $6,000 will go to the winner. Past winners of this event include Brett Hearn, Jimmy Horton, Frank Cozze Tim McCreadie and Billy Decker.

Race six of the Thunder Series will feature the 410 Sprints in the Summer End Sprint Championship on Sunday night, August 29. The season finale of 2004 will be the popular Grandview THUNDER 5-25's and Halloween Party on Saturday night, October 16. The five feature format will include a 25 lap DIRT Southeast Series event, the URC Sprints, NASCAR Modifieds, Late Models and Keystone Legend Cars. Race time is 6 PM.

For more information on the Thunder on the Hill Racing Series, please visit our web site at: www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com. Our web site has a more detailed explanation of the Thunder events of 2004, great photos and more. Please visit us for an inside look at Thunder on the Hill.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Sunday, May 2, 6 PM Big Block Modifieds 40 Lap DIRT Southeast Series

Sunday, May 30, 7:30 PM World of Outlaws

Sunday, June 27, 7:30 PM Pennsylvania 410 Sprint Speed Week Series

Monday, June 28, 7:30 PM Rain Date for 410 Sprint Speed Week Series

Sunday, July 25, 7:30 PM Big Block Modifieds 40 Lap DIRT Southeast Series

Wednesday, August 18, 7:30 PM TRAFFIC JAM! Super DIRT Series 100

Sunday, August 29, 7:30 PM Summer End 410 Sprint Championship

Saturday, October 16, 6 PM Grandview Thunder 5-25's Big Block Modifieds, URC Sprints, NASCAR Modifieds, Late Models, Keystone Legend cars

In an effort to release our schedule on January 17, we did not finalize the support classes for some of the Thunder race dates. We will update this schedule when it is complete. Thunder on the Hill takes place at the Grandview Speedway, located on Passmore Road just off route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA, ten mile north of Pottstown. For more information, call the speedway at 610-754-7688 or better yet, visit our web site. You won't be disappointed.