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THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES

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14TH ANNUAL MODIFIED TRAFFIC JAM SANCTIONED BY ROC SET FOR GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY WEDNESDAY NIGHT, AUGUST 3RD

The 14th Annual TRAFFIC JAM returns to the Grandview Speedway on Wednesday night, August 3rd for the fourth race of the 2011 NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series. This event is rich in history and every TRAFFIC JAM has its' own special memory.

Last year, the story was all Craig VonDohren of Oley, PA taking the win after qualifying through the consolation and starting deep in the pack. VonDohren worked his way through traffic driving his small block modified against a field of big block modifieds. It was VonDohren's first TRAFFIC JAM victory and a very popular win as the crowd cheered on their local driver. The Wednesday night, August 3rd TRAFFIC JAM will be sanctioned by the Race of Champions (ROC) and will go a distance of 60 laps. The ROC Sportsman will be on the program as well. General admission for this event is $20 for adults, $5 for children 6-11 and kids under six will be admitted for free. The pit fee will be $30 and a license is not required. In the event of rain, Thursday night, August 4th will be the rain date. Gates will open at 5 PM with race time set for 7:30 PM.

The inaugural TRAFFIC JAM took place in 1998 and Brett Hearn earned the center podium position in victory lane. The following year, Jimmy Horton was the winner with Frank Cozze taking the win in 2000 as Timmy McCreadie earned his first TRAFFIC JAM win in 2001. Brett Hearn was the first repeat winner in 2002 with DIRTcar standout Billy Decker winning the TRAFFIC JAM in 2003. Timmy McCreadie returned to the always joyous Grandview victory lane in 2004 with Tim Fuller winning the event in 2005, Alan Johnson in 2006, Brett Hearn in 2007 and Billy Decker again in 2008. Brett Hearn scored his fourth TRAFFIC JAM win in 2009 with VonDohren the winner in 2010.

The modifieds will qualify through a series of heat race events and a consolation all leading up to the $5,000 to win TRAFFIC JAM. The ROC sportsman will share the program also qualifying through heat race events, a consolation and a 40 lap feature event.

One very special activity that takes place during the annual TRAFFIC JAM event is FAN FEST. Weather permitting, the track gate at the flag stand will swing open after the TRAFFIC JAM starting field is staged on the homestretch. With the starting field, spectators from the grandstands are invited to come on to the speedway and do a meet and greet with the TRAFFIC JAM drivers. Fans are encouraged to bring their camera's and even a program book to collect autographs and photos. Earlier in the night, race fans may also take part in the Inside/Out Promotion, allowing fans to watch the warm-ups from inside turn four. It's a great viewing location and you'll feel the ground vibrate when the modifieds power off turn four and charge down the homestretch.

2011 NAPA AUTO PARTS THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 22nd Season

presented by: VERTICAL Telephone Systems and Lee Myles Transmissions

Grandview Speedway Bechtelsville, PA

Wednesday, August 3 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES 7:30 PM (Rain Date Thursday, August 4)

14th Annual TRAFFIC JAM ROC 60 lap Modifieds & 40 laps Sportsman

Saturday, October 15 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES Halloween Party 6 PM

358 Modifieds, URC Sprints, ARDC Midgets,

Sportsman, Legends. Monster Smash Demo Derby Garden State Vintage Stock Cars

Plus the Vince's Towing Legend Owners Race

(Rain Date Sunday Oct 16 4 PM)

Thunder Road Shows:

Tuesday, July 12 Lincoln Speedway 7:30 PM Gates Open 5 PM

ROC Big Block Modifieds 60 laps & 358/360 Sprint Challenge 25 laps

Rain Date: Wednesday, July 13 7:30 PM

Abbottstown, PA www.lincolnspeedway.com

Coming Events:

Event #101

When: Wednesday, August 3rd 7:30 PM Gates Open at 5 PM

What: 14th Annual TRAFFIC JAM ROC Modifieds 60 laps $5,000 to win Plus . . . .ROC Sportsman 40 laps

Where: Grandview Speedway 43 Passmore Road, Route 100 Bechtelsville, PA 19505, ten mile north of Pottstown, PA
Admission: Adults $20, Children 6-11 $5 Under 6 Free
Pit Fee: $30
Track #: 610-754-7688
Website: www.thunderonthehillracingseries.com or www.grandviewspeedway.com

Past TRAFFIC JAM Feature winners: 2010 Craig VonDohren, 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.

FAN FEST to take place just before the start of the 60 lap TRAFFIC JAM.

Meet Ms. Thunder on the Hill Stephanie Reid, See JOE the Pizza Dude, The Round Table Girls. Fan Giveaways. Try the popular Inside/Out Promotion where you can watch warm-ups from the inside turn four! Get your Grandview Thunder Program Book, your 22nd Anniversary Thunder on the Hill Racing Series t-shirts, Fireworks on feature parade lap, Fans invited to take part in the joyous victory lane ceremonies and meet the drivers in the pit area following the races.

Thunder Sponsors:
* NAPA Auto Parts- - - Long time Thunder on the Hill Racing Series sponsor will again have their banners and flag waving high above the Grandview Speedway podium.
* Lee Myles Transmissions at three locations in Berks County. Fern Street Reading, Perkiomen Ave 422 Birdsboro and North 5th Street Highway Reading. Other locations in Allentown, Easton, Mt. Pocono and York, PA
* VERTICAL Telephone Systems will return once again to add some fan fun for all the Thunder fans.

*R.M. Palmer Candy Company, Reading, PA
* BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports- - Making Thunder bigger for all

* Vince's Towing- - Reading, PA

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