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A BOB MILLER /BRUCE ROGERS PROMOTION 






2011 SCHEDULE:
5/23/2012
Kyestone Cup Speed Week 410 Sprints & 358 Modifieds

6/5/2012
Jesse Hockett Classic 6th Annual USAC Wingless Sprints "Eastern Storm" & ARDC Midgets

7/3/2012
Pennsylvania Sprint Speed Week Series 410 Sprints & 358 Modifieds

7/31/2012
15th Annual Traffic JAM 60 lap ROC Modifieds & 40 lap ROC Sportsman

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

5/21/2013
Keystone Cup 410 Sprints & 358 Modifieds

The History of Thunder on the Hill……..

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

THUNDER ON THE HILL ANNUAL CASH PAYOUT
(Payoff does not include all support divisions, making the actual total payoff higher)
YEAR TOTAL PAYOUT # OF EVENTS
2011 $178,670 5 Events
2010 $201,775 6 Events
2009 $203,900 5 Events
2008 $202,615 6 Events
2007 $215,375 5 Events
2006 $280,000 4 Events
2005 $229,250 6 Events
2004 $191,940 5 Events
2003 $224,500 6 Events
2002 $202,000 6 Events
2001 $180,360 5 Events
2000 $156,050 5 Events
1999 $138,615 5 Events
1998 $109,500 4 Events
1997 $71,000 3 Events
1996 $115,000 5 Events
1995 $105,400 4 Events
1994 $94,000 4 Events
1993 $103,000 4 Events
1992 $95,000 4 Events
1991 $71,000 3 Events
1990 $42,000 2 Events
22 Years $3,410,950 102 Events
THUNDER ON THE HILL ALL TIME CAREER WIN
WINS DRIVER NAME SPRINTS LAST WIN
11 Billy Pauch (410 Sprints) (1-CRA) (1-SCRA) 8/22/2006
10 Lance Dewease (410 Sprints) 10/18/2003
9 Fred Rahmer (410 Sprints) 7/1/2008
4 Greg Hodnett (410 Sprints) 7/16/2003
4 Keith Kauffman (410 Sprints) 10/20/2001
4 Steve Kinser (WoO) 5/24/2005
3 Tyler Walker (410 Sprints) 6/28/2011
2 Ed Aikin (URC) 10/15/2011
2 Mark  Bitner (URC Sprints) 8/12/2008
2 Cris Eash (410 Sprints) 8/29/2000
2 Jesse Hockett (USAC Sprints) 6/2/2009
2 Levi Jones (USAC Wingless Sprints) 7/1/2010
2 Jeff Shepard (410 Sprints) 5/21/2008
2 Steve Smith Sr. (410 Sprints) 6/30/1991
1 Bill Brian Jr. (410 Sprints) & URC 10/15/2005
1 Alan Cole (410 Sprints) 8/23/2005
1 Chris  Coyle (URC Sprints) 10/20/2007
1 Bobby East USAC Wingless Sprints 5/31/2011
1 Jon Eldreth (URC Wingless) 8/20/1996
1 Billy Ellis (URC Wingless) 9/3/1995
1 Doug Emery (URC) 8/11/2002
1 Jac Haudenschild (WoO) 5/30/1995
1 Dan Kaszubinski (URC) 5/4/2003
1 Chad Kemenah (410 Sprints) 6/30/2009
1 Mark Kinser (WoO) 8/5/1996
1 Mike Kirby (CRA) 5/5/1992
1 Rick Koenig (URC Wingless) 9/1/1996
1 Don Kreitz Jr. (410 Sprints) 8/27/1997
1 Danny Lasoski (WoO) 5/23/2007
1 Brian Leppo 5/25/2011
1 Johnny Mackison (410 Sprints) 6/11/1992
1 Kevin Nouse URC 10/16/2010
1 Daryn Pittman (Sprints) 5/20/2009
1 Kyle Purks (URC) 10/18/2008
1 Tim Schaffer (410 Sprints) 8/23/1995
1 Donny Schatz (WoO) 5/16/2006
1 Todd Shaffer 410 Sprints 7/3/2007
1 Sammy Swindell (WoO) 5/29/1996
1 Bobby Weaver (410 Sprints) 8/27/1991
1 Josh Weller (URC) 7/15/2009
1 Kevin Welsh (URC) 5/5/2002
1 Kramer Williamson (URC) 8/28/2001
WINS DRIVER NAME MODIFIEDS LAST WIN
8 Jeff Strunk (Modifieds) 8/4/2011
5 Brett Hearn (Modifieds) 8/13/2009
5 Craig VonDohren (Modifieds) 6/29/2010
4 Duane Howard (Modifieds) 10/15/2011
4 Doug Manmiller (Modifieds) 10/18/2008
2 Frank Cozze (Modifieds) 8/23/2005
2 Billy Decker (Modifieds) 7/16/2008
2 MeMe  DeSantis (Modifieds) 10/16/2010
2 Mike Gular (Modifieds) 7/15/2009
2 Jimmy Horton (Modifieds) 7/16/2002
2 Tim McCreadie (Modifieds) 8/18/2004
1 Keith Brightbill (Modifieds) 10/18/2003
1 Stewart Friesen ROC 60 laps 7/14/2010
1 Tim Fuller (Modifieds) 8/13/2009
1 Kenny Gilmore (Modifieds) 10/15/2005
1 Kevin Hirthler (Modifieds) 6/18/2005
1 Tom Mayberry (Modifieds) 7/18/2001
1 Rick Schaffer (Modifieds) 10/21/2000
1 Glenn Strunk (Modifieds) 7/20/1999
1 Tom Umbenhauer (Modifieds) 10/14/2006
WINS DRIVER NAME WOO LATE MODELS LAST WIN
1 Tim Fuller (WoO Late Models) 8/13/2009
THUNDER ON THE HILL SERIES TITLE CHAMPIONS
YEAR DRIVER OWNER
2011 Tyler  Walker Jesse Keen
2010 Tyler Walker Jesse Keen
2009 Greg Hodnett Jim & Sandy Kline
2008 Fred Rahmer Jenn & Chad Clemens
2007 Lucas Wolfe Laura Allenbach
2006 Fred Rahmer Sandy Kline
2005 Fred Rahmer Joe Harz
2004 Fred Rahmer Joe Harz
2003 Greg Hodnett  Apple Motorsports
2002 Lance Dewease Al Hamilton
2001 Billy Pauch  J & M Motorsports
2000 Lance Dewease Joe Harz
1999 Lance Dewease Joe Harz
1998 Lance Dewease Walt Dyer
1997 Fred Rahmer Al Hamilton
1996 Mark Kinser Karl Kinser
1995 Billy Pauch John Zemaitis
1994 Bill Brian Jr. Bill Brian Sr.
1993 Billy Pauch John Zemaitis
1992 Billy Pauch John Zemaitis
1991 Bobby Weaver John Zemaitis
1990 Billy Pauch Glenn Hyneman
VERTICAL BIG SHOW SERIES CHAMPIONS
YEAR DRIVER OWNER
2011 Jeff Strunk Norm Hansell
2010 Duane Howard Chad Sinon
2009 Jeff Strunk Vince Gagliardo
2008 Doug Manmiller Rod Breitenstein
2007 Doug Manmiller Rod Breitenstein
2006 Mike Gular Rudy Gular
2005 Jeff Strunk Chad Sinon
2004 Jeff Strunk Chad Sinon
2003 Greg Hodnett  Apple Motorsports
2002 Greg Hodnett  Apple Motorsports
2001 Lance Dewease Joe Harz
TRAFFIC JAM WINNERS
YEAR DRIVER
2010 Craig VonDohren
2009 Tim Fuller
2009 Brett Hearn
2008 Billy Decker
2007 Brett Hearn
2006 Alan Johnson
2005 Tim Fuller
2004 Tim McCreadie
2003 Billy Decker
2002 Brett Hearn
2001 Tim McCreadie
2000 Frank Cozze
1999 Jimmy Horton
1998 Brett Hearn
TRACK RECORDS
CLASS DRIVER DISTANCE TIME DATE
410 Sprints Jeff Shepard One Lap 11.433 5/21/2008
Big Block Modifieds Billy Decker One Lap 14.349 7/16/2008
WoO Late Models Josh Richards One Lap 15.117 8/13/2009
USAC Wingless Sprints Colman Gulick One Lap 13.767 5/31/2011