2011 SCHEDULE:
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5/23/2012
Kyestone Cup Speed Week
410 Sprints & 358 Modifieds
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6/5/2012
Jesse Hockett Classic
6th Annual USAC Wingless Sprints "Eastern Storm" & ARDC Midgets
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7/3/2012
Pennsylvania Sprint Speed Week Series 410 Sprints & 358 Modifieds
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7/31/2012
15th Annual Traffic JAM
60 lap ROC Modifieds & 40 lap ROC Sportsman
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10/13/2012
House of Thunder Halloween Party 5-25's Features only
358 Modifieds, URC Sprints, ARD Midgets, Sportsman, Legends, Monster Smash Demolition Derby, Blast from the Past & Garden State Vintage Cars Plus. . Vince's Towing Owners Race
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5/21/2013
Keystone Cup
410 Sprints & 358 Modifieds
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The
History of Thunder on the Hill…….. |
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Thunder on the Hill continues history making efforts! In 2012, Thunder on the Hill will kickoff its' 23rd season with one-hundred-and-two events now entered in the record books. The Thunder Series salutes the Rogers Family and Grandview Speedway as they reach their 50th Anniversary season. What an accomplishment for a great racing family.
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.
From 1990 through October 2011, Thunder on the Hill has presented a total of 102 events that paid out over $3.4 million dollars. From the 410 sprints to the World of Outlaws, All Stars, CRA, SCRA and USAC Wingless Sprints, URC Sprints, KARS Sprints, ROC Modifieds, 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' 23rd season in 2012, 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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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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2011 |
$178,670 |
5 Events |
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2010 |
$201,775 |
6 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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22 Years |
$3,410,950 |
102 Events |
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