RETURNS AS THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES SPONSOR OF 2026 AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

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BECHTELSVILLE, PA February 2, 2026 . . . . . . . . . . . . .The 37^th season of the Levan Machine & Truck Equipment Thunder on the Hill Racing Series at the Grandview Speedway will showcase three premier events in 2026 and we are pleased to have Alpine Building Supply returning as a key sponsor. Alpine Building Supply is part of the Pioneer group of companies led by President and Owner Bob Greene.

Alpine Building Supply offers all your building needs from roofing and siding to lumber, tools, and everything in between. Alpine Building Supply accommodates builders, homeowners and the Do It Yourself enthusiasts! Visit Alpine Building Supply at 696 South Route 183 in Schuylkill Haven, PA and say hello to Manager Matt Greene. Also, feel free to shop online at alpinebuildingsupply.com

In the coming season of Thunder on the Hill, Alpine Building Supply will have a role in each of the shows. The first of three high-powered thrillers will open the Thunder Series on Tuesday night, May 19. The big night of sprint car racing will find Levan Machine & Truck Equipment presenting the RICH MAR Florist High Limit Racing 410 Sprints competing in the Hodnett Cup. Alpine Building Supply will spice up the $20,000 to win first prize in the 35 lap main event with a $2,000 bonus if a Pennsylvania 410 Sprint driver should take the win. In 2024, Brent Marks did exactly that and collected the Alpine bonus and a hefty $22,000 payday for the win.

The Hodnett Cup is dedicated to Greg Hodnett, a feature winner, multiple champion and star of the PA Posse who lost his life in a racing accident in 2018. The Hodnett Cup is an actual trophy that belonged to Greg and each year, the event winners’ name is added to the cup. Previous winners of the Hodnett Cup at Grandview include Danny Dietrich (2019) , Aaron Reutzel (2020) ,Kyle Larson (2021), Rico Aberu in 2022, 2023 and Logan Schuchart invaded and won the $10,000 prize in the 2024 running of the event. Rain stopped the show from taking place in 2025.

On race night gates will open for advance ticket holders at 4:30 with General Admission tickets going on sale at 5 PM. Time trials will take place at 7 PM. In the event of rain, Wednesday night, May 20 will be the rain date.

Advance tickets for the High Limit Racing event at Grandview Speedway are now available at . . . . . https://highlimitracing.ticketspice.com/grandview-speedway-khlr-2026

The May 19 event at Grandview will be the fourth visit by High Limit Racing, a series owned by Brad Sweet and NASCAR star Kyle Larson. Thunder on the Hill and Grandview Speedway were proudly one of just twelve tracks in the country selected to host this organization in their first season in 2023. Another first for Thunder on the Hill is the May 19 show is one of just six High Limit events that will be presented on FS1 (Fox Sports 1) in 2026. Both FS1 and FloRacing will air the High Limit 410 Sprints placing the Grandview one-third mile high-banked dirt oval in Bechtelsville, PA on the National stage. Estimated viewing may exceed 350,000.

Alpine Building Supply is the race night sponsor on Tuesday night, June 16 presenting the opening night of the 19^th Annual Amsoil USAC Non-Wing Sprints Eastern Storm National Tour in a doubleheader with the 358 Modifieds. The top National non-wing sprint racers will chase the Levan Machine & Truck Equipment $10,000 USAC 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. Gates open at 5 PM and race time is set for 7:30 PM.

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 and Alex Yancowski and Eric Kormann both pocketed the Alpine bonus in previous years.

The Thunder finale is set for Tuesday night, June 30 when the Red Robin Pennsylvania 410 Sprint 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 at 7 PM followed by a series of qualifying events leading up to the 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. Alpine Building Supply will again post a $2,000 bonus to any first-time Thunder Modified feature winner.

The 358 Modifieds will follow the weekly Grandview Speedway car specifications.

At all three events Alpine Building Supply will have a grandstand display/set-up to meet you the race fan so be sure to stop by. They will also have available a special edition of an Alpine Thunder on the Hill Racing Series shirt. The shirt will showcase a 410 Sprint, a Non-Wing 410 Sprint and a 358 Modified on the back with the Alpine Building Supply logo 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.

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.