BECHTELSVILLE, PA May 22, 2014 . . . Two nights of auto racing will fill the Memorial Day weekend with action and excitement at NASCAR sanctioned Grandview Speedway kicking off with Saturday night stock car racing.
Current point leaders Jeff Strunk (NASCAR 358 Modifieds), Randy Stoudt (BRC Late Models) and Jared Umbenhauer (Sportsman) will lead the action in the Whelen Engineering sponsored night of racing starting at 7:30 p.m on Saturday night. At least 12 events of racing will make up the night’s excitement. WEEU-830 AM radio will be doing a live broadcast from the track. Brad Arnold, a Modified racer, sponsored by the Reading radio station will have his race car on display and will participate in autograph and interview sessions in the WEEU broadcast tent.
Modified racer Ray Swinehart, Late Model racer Bill Henning and Sportsman racer Craig Whitmoyer will participate in the Low Down & Dirty Meet and Greet when the main gate opens at 5:30 p.m.
The first 150 adult fans through the gate will receive a free ticket for the June 7th ARCA race at Pocono Raceway and there will be a couple of lucky fans walking off with tickets to the Pocono 400 Sprint Cup race.
Adult admission is just $15 while youngsters 12 and under are admitted free.
Then on Sunday, 7:30 p.m. a huge seven feature program will make up the first Thunder on the Hill Series event of the season. Included in the night of variety racing will be two URC Sprint features, two 358 Modified features plus single features for Sportsman, ARDC Midgets and Legends. There will be no qualifying heat races. The Memorial Day eve special event will give fans a chance to see five different types of auto racing all for the price of one ticket.
Fans showing up early for the Sunday show, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., are invited to take part in the Fanfest with the first 500 fans getting a free hot dog, chips and a soda. There will be a DJ, games with prizes, pit tours and pre-race autograph sessions.
Admission is just $20 while youngsters 6 through 11 pay $10. Children under 6 are admitted free.
There is a Monday, May 26th rain date in place.
Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road just off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, PA, 10 miles north of Pottstown. For information telephone 610.754.7688 or check in at www.grandviewspeedway.com.
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COMING EVENTS:
Saturday, May 24, 7:30 p.m. NASCAR 358 Modifieds, BRC Late Models and Sportsman. Whelen Night-WEEU-830 AM (Reading, PA) will be broadcasting live. First 150 adults through the main gate receive a free ticket for the June 7th ARCA race at Pocono Raceway.
Sunday, May 25, 7:30 p.m. THUNDER ON THE HILL SERIES FAN APPRECIATION DAY featuring two 358 Modified features, two URC sprint features, one ARDC midget feature, Sportsman feature plus Legends feature. Rain date is Monday, May 26, same schedule. Adults $20, Children 6-11 $10, 5 and under FREE.
Saturday, May 31, 7:30 p.m. NASCAR 358 Modifieds, BRC Late Models and Sportsman
Tuesday, June 3, 7:30 p.m. Jesse Hockett Memorial Classic featuring United States Auto Club National Series sprint cars and American Racing Drivers Club midgets, both racing wingless. Adults $25, Children 6-11 $10 and youngsters 5 and under are admitted free. Pit fee is $35 (no license required)
Saturday, June 7, 7:30 p.m. T.P.Trailers Night featuring NASCAR 358 Modifieds, BRC Late Models and Sportsman.
Sunday, June 8, 1 p.m. Outlaw Enduros and Blast from the Past Vintage racing.
All regular Saturday night racing events have a ticket price of $15 for adults with youngsters 12 and under admitted free. Active military with proper ID are admitted free.
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ERNIE SAXTON COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
Public Relations, Sponsorship Consultant
Journalist – Event Announcer – Public Speaker
215.752.7797 & 267.934.7286
Esaxton144@aol.com