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BECHTELSVILLE, PA APRIL 28, 2025 . . . . . . . . Brent Marks and Rico Abreu, the two previous winners of the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series Rich Mar Florist Kubota High Limit 410 sprint events presented by Levan Machine & Truck Equipment will be chasing that checker flag again at Grandview Speedway Tuesday night, May 20. A hefty $20,000 first place prize is on the line for the winner of the 35 lap High Limit event that is also part of the Roto-Rooter MIDWEEK Series. In addition, if the race winner is a Pennsylvania driver, they will pocket an additional $2,000 bonus courtesy of Alpine Building Supply. In last year’s event local favorite Brent Marks collected the $2,000 PA driver bonus. It was the first Thunder on the Hill victory for Marks after nineteen starts at the Bechtelsville, PA speedway.
The Rich Mar Florist Kubota Hight Limit 410 Sprints presented by Levan Machine & Truck Equipment will open with Time Trials, a series of qualifying events all leading up to the Rich Mar Florist Kubota High Limit 35 lap feature event. In addition to the $20,000 first prize the twenty-four car starting field will earn a minimum of $1,500 to start the main event. Also on the program will be the Alpine Building Supply Vintage Cars competing in two 12 lap events. This high banked, tight and racy one-third mile oval is a favorite stop on the High Limit Tour and always thrills the fans.
Advance tickets for this event are now available at TicketHoss.com. As an Advance Ticket Holder, you may enter the first turn grandstand gate at 4:30 PM allowing you choice seating. General admission tickets will go on sale at 5:00 PM and the main gate will open at that time. Warm-ups and time trials will begin at 7PM with the show opening set for 7:30 PM. The opening ceremonies will include local professional Trumpet player Eric Haney as he performs the National Anthem. Also on the program will be the Alpine Building Supply Vintage Cars competing in two 12 lap feature events. In the event of rain, Wednesday night, May 21 will be the rain date with a starting time of 7:30 PM.
General admission tickets on race night are $40 for adults, 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 at Ticket Hoss).
Alpine Building Supply will be selling a special edition of an Alpine Thunder on the Hill Racing Series shirt. The Alpine Thunder on the Hill Series Shirt will showcase a 410 Sprint, a Non-Wing 410 Sprint and a 358 Modified on the back with the Alpine Building Supply and Thunder on the Hill logos placed on the front of the shirt. In addition, all profits from the sale of these shirts will be donated to the Big Impact Group of Schuylkill County. Big Impact Group is a mentoring program helping Schuylkill County youth for over 35 years. Through the dedication of our volunteers and strong community support we are able to make this program successful.
The Alpine Thunder Series shirts will be sold at the Alpine Building Supply display at the Grandview Speedway at all Thunder on the Hill events. Based on availability, shirts will be sold at other locations where Alpine Building Supply will be on display. Shirts will be $20 up to XL and $25 for larger sizes. Be sure to stop by the Alpine Building Supply and purchase your Alpine Thunder on the Hill shirt and support a worthy cause.
Other drivers expected to be in the field include five time World of Outlaw Champion and current High Limit point leader Brad Sweet of Grass Valley, CA, Tanner Thorson of Minden, NV, Kasey Kahne from Enumclaw, WA, Tyler Courtney Indianapolis, IN, Aaron Reutzel of Clute, TX, Daison Pursley of Loctus Grove, OK, Spencer Bayston of Lebanon, IN, Justin Peck from San Diego, CA and two Rookie drivers Danny Sams III of Elkhart, IN and Sye Lynch of Apollo, PA will be making their start with the High Limit Sprints in 2025. Of course, many local drivers will be on hand shooting for $22,000 payday to include Danny Dietrich and Freddie Rahmer.
The NAPA Auto Parts Thunder Series will continue with the USAC Non-Wing Sprints Levan Machine & Truck Equipment Eastern Storm National Tour on Tuesday night, June 17 with a 7:30 PM starting time. Alpine Building Supply is the race night sponsor as the top non-wing sprint racers chase the Levan Machine & Truck Equipment $10,000 Series Point Fund. This event is the Jesse Hockett Classic, a 40 lap feature paying $6,000 to the winner in a tribute to Jesse Hockett. The Grandview 358 Modifieds will be on the racing program taking part in a series of qualifying events highlighted by a 30 lap feature paying $3,000 to win.
Alpine Building Supply will post a $2,000 bonus for a first-time Thunder Modified feature winner. $5,000 to win 30 laps for your first Thunder win is a treat, previously earned by Alex Yankowski and Eric Kormann who pulled off the accomplishment in 2024, with each cashing in on the Alpine Building Supply Bonus.
The Thunder finale is set for Tuesday night, July 1 when the Pennsylvania 410 Sprints Speed Week Series and the 358 Modifieds team up for a spectacular doubleheader. Start time is 7:30 PM with the 410 sprints opening with time trials followed by a series of qualifying events leading up to the Hodnett Cup, a 35 lap feature paying $10,000 to win. The 358 Modifieds will also compete in qualifying events and a 30 lap feature paying $3,000 to win. Once again, Alpine Building Supply will post a $2,000 bonus to any first time Thunder Modified feature winner.
NAPA AUTO PARTS PRESENTS 36TH SEASON OF THUNDER ON THE HILL 2025
ONLY AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY
TUESDAY, MAY 20 7:30 PM
(Rain Date: Wednesday, May 21)
LEVAN MACHINE & TRUCK EQUIPMENT
Presents
RICH MAR FLORIST
KUBOTA HIGH LIMIT RACING 410 SPRINTS
$20,000 TO WIN 35 Laps
Alpine Building Supply $2,000 FIRST TIME PA WINNERS BONUS
TUESDAY JUNE 17 7:30 PM
ALPINE BUILDING SUPPLY
Presents
AMSOIL USAC NON-WING SPRINTS NATIONAL TOUR
LEVAN MACHINE & TRUCK EQUIPMENT
EASTERN STORM $10,000 POINT FUND
JESSE HOCKETT CLASSIC 40 LAPS $6,000 TO WIN
PLUS 358 MODIFIEDS 30 LAPS $3,000 TO WIN
Alpine Building Supply $2,000 FIRST TIME MODIFIED THUNDER WINNER BONUS
TUESDAY, JULY 1 7:30 PM
PENNSYLVANIA 410 SPRINTS SPEED WEEK SERIES
THE HODNETT CUP 35 LAPS $10,000 TO WIN
PLUS 358 MODIFIEDS 30 LAPS $3,000 TO WIN
Alpine Building Supply $2,000 FIRST TIME MODIFIED THUNDER WINNER BONUS
The 358 Modifieds will follow the weekly Grandview Speedway car specifications.
Grandview Speedway Contact Information Track Phone: 610-754-7688
GPS USERS: 43 Passmore Road, Bechtelsville, PA 19505
Located less than a mile off Route 100, 10 miles north of Pottstown, PA
Thunder on the Hill Racing Series Phone: 443-513-4456
Series Website: http://www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com
Track Website: http://www.grandviewspeedway.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thunderonthehill
THUNDER ON THE HILL 2025 SPONSORS
NAPA Auto Parts and NAPA Auto Care Centers are returning for their 33rd year as proud sponsors of the Thunder on the Hill Racing Series. NAPA Auto Parts Stores and Auto Care Centers are proud to be associated with Bob Miller, the Rogers Family and the Thunder on the Hill Series at Grandview Speedway. We realize the local race tracks are the heart of racing in the community and we are thrilled to be a small part of it.
NAPA Auto Store locations which support the Thunder Series include:
Ambler Kutztown Reading Glenside Pennsburg Auto Parts
Collegeville Auto Parts Lansdale Southampton Frazer Phoenixville Auto Parts
Downingtown Norristown Strafford Horsham Quakertown
Gilbertsville Auto Body Pottstown Auto Parts Telford Auto Body
Rich Mar Florists are proud to be your award-winning in-person and online floral gifting company that makes sending as enjoyable as receiving. Rich Mar has always been a family business with the intent of giving back to the community that has made Rich Mar who they are today. We have created a seamless shopping experience to help you make anyone’s day better…in the Lehigh Valley and beyond.
Rich Mar Florist Owner Jonathan Morrissey commented, ” I know fans packed the house last year and we look forward to seeing a full grandstand again this year Tuesday, May 20. Our brand gets to do so many amazing events in athletics and motorsports but it always means more when its right in our backyard and we can showcase our brand to the local area. Rich Mar Florists is located in Allentown, PA and services the Lehigh Valley and beyond. Visit: https://richmarflorist.com Call: 610-437-5588
