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Events |
The
History of Thunder on the Hill…….. |
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Wednesday, May 26, 2010 |
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Keystone Cup Speedweek Series 410 Sprints & Sportsman |
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Tuesday, June 01, 2010 |
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USAC National Wingless Sprint Tour & ARDC Wingless Midgets |
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Tuesday, June 15, 2010 |
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Super Dirt Series 100 Lap Traffic Jam Plus Sportsman Invitational & Garden State Vintage Stock Cars |
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Tuesday, June 29, 2010 |
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Pennsylvania Sprint Speedweek Series 410 Sprints & 358 Modifieds |
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Wednesday, July 14, 2010 |
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ROC on the Hill Race of Champions Modifieds & Sportsman |
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Wednesday, August 18, 2010 |
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WoO Late Models & 358 Modifieds |
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Saturday, October 16, 2010 |
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Grandview Thunder 5-25's: 358 Modifieds, URC Sprints, ARDC Midgets, Sportsman & Legends: SMASHMASTERS Demo Derby & Garden State Vintage Stock Cars (Rain Date Sunday) |
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The History of
Thunder on the Hill
The idea for Thunder on the Hill dates back to 1990
when URC Champion Dave Kelly approached well known
racing publicist and official Bob Miller, with an
idea to promote an open cockpit 410 sprint car
event. Miller and Kelly's conversations would lead
to a meeting with Grandview Speedway owners' Bruce
and Theresa Rogers, who could bring the final piece
to the puzzle......providing the track to host the
event.
With everything in place, their attention quickly
turned to making the event a success. With
Grandview's tight, tricky and often wicked 1/3 mile
oval providing the battlegrounds, there was some
question if the central Pennsylvania sprint drivers
would support the show? Kelly assured everyone that
an attractive purse would be the key to bringing the
sprint cars to Grandview Speedway. After digging
deep into his pockets to post a healthy purse, Bob
Miller needed to bring his dedication to the table
and make sure that the fans would fill the Grandview
bleachers.
Miller was insistent that the event should have a
name to separate it from the rest. "Thunder" would
appropriately describe the sound of sprint car
engines, but how could they include Grandview, the
hosting track that sits "on the hill" in
Bechtelsville, PA in the event's name?
1990's inaugural Thunder on the Hill events were a
huge success. Capacity crowds came out to see the
central PA's best drivers pilot their big-wing
sprints around Grandview Speedway. With Grandview's
seating so close to the action, it's impossible to
leave without hoping that the next Thunder on the
Hill event is just around the corner.
Since 1990, Thunder on the Hill has presented a
total of eighty-five (91) events that paid out over
$3.2 million dollars. From the 410 sprints to the
World of Outlaws, All Stars, CRA, SCRA and USAC
Wingless Sprints, URC Sprints, KARS Sprints, DIRT
Modifieds, Legends, Late Models, NASCAR Modifieds,
World of Outlaws Late Models, ARDC Midgets and
Mini-Sprints, Thunder on the Hill has expanded to
offer plenty of variety for every race fan.
Thunder on the Hill will present its' 21st season in
2010, with a continued effort of pleasing the all
important race fans and competitors. Be sure to
provide your thoughts and opinions since they are a
very important step in building future Thunder on
the Hill racing events. Contact us at: TOTHILL98@aol.com
Thank you, Bob Miller
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Past Photos |
The
Statistics of Thunder on the Hill…….. |
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THUNDER ON THE HILL ANNUAL CASH PAYOUT
(Payoff does not include all support divisions, making the
actual total payoff higher)
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YEAR |
TOTAL PAYOUT |
# OF EVENTS |
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2009 |
$203,900 |
5 Events |
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2008 |
$202,615 |
6 Events |
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2007 |
$215,375 |
5 Events |
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2006 |
$280,000 |
4 Events |
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2005 |
$229,250 |
6 Events |
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2004 |
$191,940 |
5 Events |
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2003 |
$224,500 |
6 Events |
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2002 |
$202,000 |
6 Events |
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2001 |
$180,360 |
5 Events |
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2000 |
$156,050 |
5 Events |
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1999 |
$138,615 |
5 Events |
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1998 |
$109,500 |
4 Events |
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1997 |
$71,000 |
3 Events |
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1996 |
$115,000 |
5 Events |
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1995 |
$105,400 |
4 Events |
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1994 |
$94,000 |
4 Events |
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1993 |
$103,000 |
4 Events |
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1992 |
$95,000 |
4 Events |
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1991 |
$71,000 |
3 Events |
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1990 |
$42,000 |
2 Events |
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20 Years |
$3,030,505 |
91 Events |
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THUNDER ON THE HILL
ALL TIME CAREER WIN
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WINS |
DRIVER NAME |
SPRINTS |
LAST WIN |
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11 |
Billy Pauch |
(410 Sprints) (1-CRA) (1-SCRA) |
8/22/2006 |
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10 |
Lance Dewease |
(410 Sprints) |
10/18/2003 |
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9 |
Fred Rahmer |
(410 Sprints) |
7/1/2008 |
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4 |
Greg Hodnett |
(410 Sprints) |
7/16/2003 |
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4 |
Keith Kauffman |
(410 Sprints) |
10/20/2001 |
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4 |
Steve Kinser |
(WoO) |
5/24/2005 |
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2 |
Mark Bitner |
(URC Sprints) |
8/12/2008 |
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2 |
Cris Eash |
(410 Sprints) |
8/29/2000 |
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2 |
Jesse Hockett |
(USAC Sprints) |
6/2/2009 |
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2 |
Jeff Shepard |
(410 Sprints) |
5/21/2008 |
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2 |
Steve Smith Sr. |
(410 Sprints) |
6/30/1991 |
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1 |
Ed Aikin |
(URC) |
10/18/2003 |
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1 |
Bill Brian Jr. |
(410 Sprints) & URC |
10/15/2005 |
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1 |
Alan Cole |
(410 Sprints) |
8/23/2005 |
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1 |
Chris Coyle |
(URC Sprints) |
10/20/2007 |
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1 |
Jon Eldreth |
(URC Wingless) |
8/20/1996 |
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1 |
Billy Ellis |
(URC Wingless) |
9/3/1995 |
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1 |
Doug Emery |
(URC) |
8/11/2002 |
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1 |
Jac Haudenschild |
(WoO) |
5/30/1995 |
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1 |
Levi Jones |
(USAC Wingless Sprints) |
6/6/2007 |
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1 |
Dan Kaszubinski |
(URC) |
5/4/2003 |
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1 |
Chad Kemenah |
(410 Sprints) |
6/30/2009 |
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1 |
Mark Kinser |
(WoO) |
8/5/1996 |
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1 |
Mike Kirby |
(CRA) |
5/5/1992 |
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1 |
Rick Koenig |
(URC Wingless) |
9/1/1996 |
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1 |
Don Kreitz Jr. |
(410 Sprints) |
8/27/1997 |
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1 |
Danny Lasoski |
(WoO) |
5/23/2007 |
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1 |
Johnny Mackison |
(410 Sprints) |
6/11/1992 |
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1 |
Daryn Pittman |
(Sprints) |
5/20/2009 |
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1 |
Kyle Purks |
(URC) |
10/18/2008 |
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1 |
Tim Schaffer |
(410 Sprints) |
8/23/1995 |
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1 |
Donny Schatz |
(WoO) |
5/16/2006 |
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1 |
Todd Shaffer |
410 Sprints |
7/3/2007 |
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1 |
Sammy Swindell |
(WoO) |
5/29/1996 |
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1 |
Bobby Weaver |
(410 Sprints) |
8/27/1991 |
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1 |
Josh Weller |
(URC) |
7/15/2009 |
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1 |
Kevin Welsh |
(URC) |
5/5/2002 |
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1 |
Kramer Williamson |
(URC) |
8/28/2001 |
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WINS |
DRIVER NAME |
MODIFIEDS |
LAST WIN |
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6 |
Jeff Strunk |
(Modifieds) |
6/14/2005 |
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5 |
Brett Hearn |
(Modifieds) |
8/13/2009 |
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4 |
Doug Manmiller |
(Modifieds) |
10/18/2008 |
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3 |
Craig VonDohren |
(Modifieds) |
8/12/2008 |
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2 |
Frank Cozze |
(Modifieds) |
8/23/2005 |
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2 |
Billy Decker |
(Modifieds) |
7/16/2008 |
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2 |
Mike Gular |
(Modifieds) |
7/15/2009 |
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2 |
Jimmy Horton |
(Modifieds) |
7/16/2002 |
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2 |
Duane Howard |
(Modifieds) |
6/30/2009 |
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2 |
Tim McCreadie |
(Modifieds) |
8/18/2004 |
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1 |
Keith Brightbill |
(Modifieds) |
10/18/2003 |
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1 |
MeMe DeSantis |
(Modifieds) |
5/20/2009 |
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1 |
Tim Fuller |
(Modifieds) |
8/13/2009 |
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1 |
Kenny Gilmore |
(Modifieds) |
10/15/2005 |
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1 |
Kevin Hirthler |
(Modifieds) |
6/18/2005 |
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1 |
Tom Mayberry |
(Modifieds) |
7/18/2001 |
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1 |
Rick Schaffer |
(Modifieds) |
10/21/2000 |
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1 |
Glenn Strunk |
(Modifieds) |
7/20/1999 |
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1 |
Tom Umbenhauer |
(Modifieds) |
10/14/2006 |
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WINS |
DRIVER NAME |
WOO LATE MODELS |
LAST WIN |
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1 |
Tim Fuller |
(WoO Late Models) |
8/13/2009 |
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THUNDER ON THE HILL SERIES TITLE CHAMPIONS
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YEAR |
DRIVER |
OWNER |
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2009 |
Greg Hodnett |
Jim & Sandy Kline |
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2008 |
Fred Rahmer |
Jenn & Chad Clemens |
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2007 |
Lucas Wolfe |
Laura Allenbach |
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2006 |
Fred Rahmer |
Sandy Kline |
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2005 |
Fred Rahmer |
Joe Harz |
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2004 |
Fred Rahmer |
Joe Harz |
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2003 |
Greg Hodnett |
Apple Motorsports |
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2002 |
Lance Dewease |
Al Hamilton |
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2001 |
Billy Pauch |
J & M Motorsports |
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2000 |
Lance Dewease |
Joe Harz |
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1999 |
Lance Dewease |
Joe Harz |
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1998 |
Lance Dewease |
Walt Dyer |
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1997 |
Fred Rahmer |
Al Hamilton |
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1996 |
Mark Kinser |
Karl Kinser |
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1995 |
Billy Pauch |
John Zemaitis |
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1994 |
Bill Brian Jr. |
Bill Brian Sr. |
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1993 |
Billy Pauch |
John Zemaitis |
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1992 |
Billy Pauch |
John Zemaitis |
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1991 |
Bobby Weaver |
John Zemaitis |
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1990 |
Billy Pauch |
Glenn Hyneman |
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COMDIAL BIG SHOW SERIES CHAMPIONS
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YEAR |
DRIVER |
OWNER |
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2009 |
Jeff Strunk |
Vince Gagliardo |
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2008 |
Doug Manmiller |
Rod Breitenstein |
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2007 |
Doug Manmiller |
Rod Breitenstein |
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2006 |
Mike Gular |
Rudy Gular |
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2005 |
Jeff Strunk |
Chad Sinon |
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2004 |
Jeff Strunk |
Chad Sinon |
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2003 |
Greg Hodnett |
Apple Motorsports |
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2002 |
Greg Hodnett |
Apple Motorsports |
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2001 |
Lance Dewease |
Joe Harz |
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TRACK RECORDS
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CLASS |
DRIVER |
DISTANCE |
TIME |
DATE |
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410 Sprints |
Jeff Shepard |
One Lap |
11.433 |
5/21/2008 |
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Big Block Modifieds |
Billy Decker |
One Lap |
14.349 |
7/16/2008 |
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WoO Late Models |
Josh Richards |
One Lap |
15.117 |
8/13/2009 |
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