Story By: BOB MILLER / THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES – BECHTELSVILLE, PA – The NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series will open its’ thirty-fifth season at the Grandview Speedway on Tuesday night, May 28 when the Levan Machine & Truck Equipment present the Rich Mar Florist Kubota High Limit 410 Sprints.
A hefty $20,000 first place prize is up for grabs for the winner of the 35-lap feature event. And if a Pennsylvania driver takes the win, Pioneer Pole Buildings has posted an additional $2,000. Gates open on race night at 4:30 PM with race time set for 7:30 PM.
In the event of rain, Wednesday, May 20 will be the rain date.
Advance tickets are now available at: www.tickethoss.com. General admission tickets on race night are $40, children 6-11 are $20, children 5 and under will be admitted for free. The Pit Fee is $45 and a license is not required. (Pit tickets are not available on Ticket Hoss).
Advance tickets will also be available for purchase at Grandview Speedway this Saturday night at the front gate.
This high-profile event will also see the return of Joe the Pizza Dude plus a display by the Keystone State Quarter Midget Racing Club. In addition, The F&L Doors Vintage Modified and Vintage Sportsman will each compete in a feature event. F&L Doors redefine security and elegance for your home. For more information, contact F&L Doors at 800-344-DOOR or visit us online and F and L Doors dot com.
The PPB $2,000 bonus is an added eye catcher to lure the best of Pennsylvania to the Hill. Just a few of the local drivers with their eye on the bonus include Danny Dietrich, Freddie Rahmer, Brent Marks, Anthony Macri, TJ Stutts, Tim Buckwalter, Kyle Reinhardt, Lance Dewease, Tyler Ross, Kyle Moody, Ryan Taylor, Tyler Esh and Ryan Smith just to name a few.
The roster of talent will be plentiful led by Rico Abreu who won the last two 410 sprint events at Grandview Speedway. Also expected is Corey Day, Tyler Courtney, World of Outlaw Champion Brad Sweet, Spencer Bayston, Jacob Allen, Justin Peck, Parker Price Miller, Zeb Wise, Tanner Thorson, Kasey Kahne and Cory Eliason to name a few.
On race night, Tuesday, May 28 gates will open at 4:00 PM at the first turn gate for advance ticket holders and general admission tickets will go on sale at 4:30 PM. Time trial qualifying will start at 7 PM followed by Opening Ceremonies and heat race qualifying at 7:30 PM. Magie Earnest will perform the National Anthem with Pastor Don Kerns delivering the invocation.
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