ALL MODIFIEDS, ALL NIGHT! . . .. TUESDAY, JUNE 16 AS THE SUPER DIRTcar & 358 MODIFIEDS GEAR UP FOR THUNDER ON THE HILL DOUBLEHEADER

ALL MODIFIEDS, ALL NIGHT! . . .. TUESDAY, JUNE 16 AS THE SUPER DIRTcar & 358 MODIFIEDS GEAR UP FOR THUNDER ON THE HILL DOUBLEHEADER
It’s been five years since the Super DIRTcar Big-Block Modified Series has taken to the famed 1/3 mile Grandview Speedway, but all of that changes on Tuesday, June 16 with a double-header of Big-Block Modified and 358 Modified action for the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series 18th Annual Traffic Jam. The real question is, who will Double Down and run both modified divisions?
This first time ever presentation at Grandview marks the only appearance of the DIRTcar Big-Blocks in the region — with over $44,000 in cash payout. all of the area’s top drivers and many invaders are lining up to get a piece of the action.
The Super DIRTcar Big-Block Modifieds will compete in a 60-lap event with $6,000 waiting for the winner in Victory Lane. The 358 Modifieds will battle for a $3,000 top-prize in a 30-lap event. Sweetening the pot is the Pioneer Pole Buildings Double Down Bonus – which will offer an additional $1,000 to any driver that can conquer both Modified events, sending that driver home with a whopping $10,000.
For a true modified fan, this event is a dream come true. No filler divisions on this program, it’s ALL Modifieds, ALL Night!
Leading the contingent of Series invaders is three-time and defending Super DIRTcar Big-Block Modified Series champion and two-time Traffic Jam winner, Unadilla, NY’s Billy Decker. Decker picked up right where he left off capturing the opening DIRTcar event on April 25 at the Fulton Speedway and is certainly a favorite leading into Tuesday, June 16 “on the hill”.
DIRTcar regulars expected to march in with Decker include: three-time Series Champion Matt Sheppard of Waterloo, NY, 2014 Forrest Roger Memorial winner Rochester, NY’s Danny Johnson, eight-time series champion Brett Hearn of Sussex, NJ and 2014 Freedom 76 winner Stewart Friesen.
A home-track advantage is definitely an asset and the Grandview Speedway weekly competitors have proved that they should not be taken lightly.
In 2010, after starting twenty-third in a thirty car field, Oley, PA’s Craig VonDohren roared passed series regular Dale Planck with just nine-laps remaining capturing the Traffic Jam victory. VonDohren knows the fast way around the Bechtelsville oval with almost 100 career victories at Grandview Speedway.

A pairing to keep an eye on is Oley, PA’s Duane Howard aboard the Mike Petruska owned Atlas Paving Contractors No. 66 machine. Howard holds the second spot on Grandview Speedway’s all-time win list and the Petruska No. 66 has seen DIRTcar series victory lane with almost every pilot that’s taken the wheel.
VonDohren and Howard along with Pennsylvania’s top guns: Jeff Strunk of Bechtelsville, Doug Manmiller of Shoemakersville, Rick Laubach of Quakertown, and Ryan Watt of Boyertown – hope to defend the home-turf against an insurgence of DIRTcar drivers and take home a possible $10,000.
Past Traffic Jam Winners include: Rick Laubach (2014), Duane Howard (2013), Danny Johnson (2012), Jeff Strunk (2011), Craig VonDohren (2010), Tim Fuller (2009, 2005), Brett Hearn (2009, 2007, 2002, 1998), Billy Decker (2008, 2003), Alan Johnson (2006), Tim McCreadie (2004, 2001), Frank Cozze (2000), and Jimmy Horton (1999)
Celebrating the 26th season of racing action NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series always includes fun for the fans with activities such as: Pre-Race Pit Tours, the Inside/Out Experience – where fans can sign-up to watch hot laps from the infield, the Low Down & Dirty Radio Show pre-race Meet & Greet, JOE “THE PIZZA DUDE”, giveaways, fireworks and appearances by the Thunder Girls.
General Admission ticket pricing for Tuesday, June 16 is $25 for Adults, Children 6-11 are $10 and Kids 5 & under are FREE! Pit Admission pricing is $35 without a license and $30 with a DIRTcar or Grandview Speedway license.
Pit Gates open at 3:00 PM, Grandstand Gates open at 5:00 PM, Hot Laps begin at 6:45 PM and Racing starts at 7:30 PM
Bonus awards, rules and event information are available at www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com on the front page.
NAPA Auto Parts continues their long run with Thunder on the Hill as the Series title sponsor joined by: Quaker Steak & Lube, Window World, GALCO Business Communications & Pioneer Pole Buildings.
Super DIRTcar Series Big-Block Modified Payout (60 Laps): 1. $6,000 2. $4,000 3. $2,500 4. $1,800 5. $1,600 6. $1,400 7. $1,200 8. $1,035 9. $1,025 10. $1,000 11. $600 12. $500 13. $400 14. $375 15. $350 16. $325 17. $300 18. $300 19. $300 20. $300 21. $300 22. $300 23. $300 24. $300 25. $300 26. $300 27. $300 28. $300 29. $300 30. $300
358 NASCAR Modified Payout (30 Laps): 1. $3,000 2. $1,300 3. $1,200 4. $1,100 5. $1,000 6. $700 7. $600 8. $575 9. $525 10. $500 11. $400 12. $350 13. $340 14. $335 15. $325 16. $320 17. $315 18. $310 19. $305 20. $300 21. $300 22. $300 23. $300 24. $300
Grandview Speedway
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2015 Thunder on the Hill Event Dates:
Sunday, May 24
THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 7:30 PM
5-25’s Features Only 358 Modifieds, Sportsman, ARDC Midgets, TSRS 305 Sprints, Legends

Tuesday, June 2
THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES Jesse Hockett Classic 7:30 PM
USAC NATIONAL WINGLESS SPRINT TOUR & ARDC

Tuesday, June 16
THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 7:30 PM
SUPER DIRTCAR SERIES MODIFIEDS 18th Annual TRAFFIC JAM
Modifieds DOUBLE DOWN $1,000 PPB bonus to win both features
Big Block Modifieds 60 laps, 358 Modifieds 30 laps *NASCAR Point Race

Tuesday, June 30
THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 7:30 PM
Pennsylvania Sprint Speed Week Series 410 Sprints & Modifieds

Tuesday, July 28
INAUGURAL THUNDER CUP for 410 Sprints & 358 Modifieds*NASCAR Point Race 7:30 PM

Saturday, October 17
THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES Halloween Party 6 PM
5-25’s Features Only Modifieds, ARDC Midgets, Sportsman, TSRS 305 Sprints, Legends
PLUS! Blast from the Past Vintage Cars and the Monster Smash Demolition Derby
Thunder on the Hill Racing Series
The brainchild of Grandview Speedway owner Bruce Rogers, special events promoter Bob Miller and local driving star Dave Kelly, the Thunder on the Hill Racing Series celebrates 25 years of the most anticipated events on the racing calendar year after year. In 114 events over $3.8 million dollars has been divvied up among the area’s fastest racers. What started as a single 410 Sprint Car event in 1990 has blossomed to feature a varied of racing action including: 358 Modifieds, USAC Wingless Sprints, 360 & 410 Sprint Cars, Sportsman, Late Models, Midgets, Legends cars, DIRTcar and ROC Modified events.
Grandview Speedway
Grandview Speedway is a high-banked one-third mile clay oval, celebrating their 53rd Anniversary season in 2015. The facility offers free parking, quality food at reasonable prices (be sure to try the french fries), a program book, Grandview Speedway and Thunder on the Hill race wear and great viewing from every seat in the house. Race fans may take part in the Inside/Out promotion, where you can sign up (no charge) to watch warm-ups from inside turn four. Race fans are also invited to victory lane following the racing program and, race fans may enter the pits after the races to meet the drivers. Be ready to enjoy the spine tingling fireworks salute on the feature event parade lap.