Thunder on the Hill Racing Series

January 8th, 2022

PA TRACKS, BIG DIAMOND, GRANDVIEW & BAPS UNITE FOR THE RETURN OF THE TRI-TRACK SERIES IN 2022.

Pennsylvania modified fans can’t help reminiscing about the former Tri-Track Sportsman Modified Tour that dominated
the early 1990s.

It featured Friday night stops at popular Big Diamond Speedway before shifting to weekend staples Grandview Speedway and Penn National Speedway for intense racing on Saturday and Sunday nights.

The modified scene, as people knew it, was saddened in 1996 when Penn National closed its gates forever. Since then,
area modified drivers and fans have asked for a similar collaboration and the return of the Tri-Track Series.

And now they will get their wish.

A Trio of tracks have united to form the Pennsylvania Tri-Track Modified Series, which will start out as six races on the
schedule. Big Diamond Speedway, Grandview Speedway and BAPS Motor Speedway will be part of the Pennsylvania
Tri-Track Modified Series in 2022.

“We’ve hosted Modified races at BAPS the last few years and have heard fans talking about that series,” said Kolten
Gouse, General Manager of BAPS Motor Speedway. “That was a popular deal, and it got us thinking about doing
something similar.

“This is a change to not only bring back what was a popular group of races in a smaller capacity to start, but also promote the spec modifieds in central Pennsylvania”

The Pennsylvania Tri-Track Modified Series kicks off Sunday May 1 at BAPS Motor Speedway before moving to Big
Diamond Speedway on Friday May 13 and Friday June 3. The fourth and fifth race will head to Grandview Speedway,
with the first stop being Tuesday, June 14 for the Thunder on the Hill Series with the USAC Sprints and the Tuesday, August 2nd event with the Sportsman.

Each event will pay a minimum of $3,000 to win and $300 to start the feature. Big Diamond Speedway & BAPS Motor Speedway will feature $3,500 to win for their series races. There will be a minimum point fund for the top 10 drivers that run all six events that will feature $1500 to the series champion and $150 for the tenth driver that runs all events.

Races that are held at each track will follow their track rules for the Pennsylvania Tri-Track Modified Series races. The
format will consist of a draw for heat-race groups. Cars will then time in warm-ups against other drivers in their heat-race group to determine the heat-race lineup. Heat race winners and the fastest qualifier advance to a revenge draw. The rest of the A-main will be lined up heads up.

“We look forward to working with some of the local tracks in Pennsylvania” Big Diamond Speedway promoter Jake
Smulley said. “This should help build up the PA Spec small block deal in the region and eliminate the need to travel far for special spec races.” “Hopefully, it will lead to bigger things down the road for the fans, racers and the racetracks”

Series Point Fund:
To be Eligible, driver would need to run all six Pennsylvania Tri-Track Series events. Point Fund is Based on all 6 events
being completed, with the point fund being paid at the last race BAPS Motor Speedway.

Top 10 drivers in points that were at all six events:
1. $1500
2. $1000
3. $500
4. $250
5. $200
6. $150
7. $150
8. $150
9. $150
10. $150

Series Races Schedule:
Sunday May 1 BAPS Motor Speedway
Kevin Gobrecht Classic
410 Sprint Cars & $3,500 to win for the 358 Spec Modifieds 30 Lap TRI-TRACK SERIES
Racing at 6PM

Friday May 13 Big Diamond Speedway
$3,500 to win for the 358 Spec Modifieds 30 Lap TRI-TRACK SERIES, MASS/PASS Sprints
602 Sportsman, Roadrunners
Racing at 7:30 PM

Friday June 3 Big Diamond Speedway
$3,500 to win for the 358 Spec Modifieds 30 Lap TRI-TRACK SERIES, 602 Sportsman
Roadrunners, Central Pa Legends
Racing at 7:30 PM

Tuesday June 14 Grandview Speedway
Thunder on the Hill Series- NAPA AUTO PARTS
Jesse Hockett Classic USAC National Sprints & 358 Spec Modifieds 30 Lap TRI-TRACK SERIES
Racing at 7:30PM

Tuesday August 2 Grandview Speedway
Thunder on the Hill Series- NAPA AUTO PARTS
Balls to the Wall 358 Modifieds 50 laps & Sportsman
Racing at 7:30 PM

Saturday November 12 BAPS Motor Speedway
Final Showdown Presented by FK Rod Ends
410 Sprint Cars & $3,500 to win for the 358 Spec Modifieds 30 Lap TRI-TRACK SERIES
Racing at 3PM

43 Passmore Road, Bechtelsville, PA 19505

Race Day Phone Number: 610-754-7688

THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES EVENTS AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

Thunder on the Hill Racing Series events are held at Grandview Speedway, one of the most historic and celebrated dirt track venues in the Northeastern United States. Located just east of Bechtelsville, Pennsylvania, Grandview Speedway is a one-third-mile, high-banked clay oval that has hosted continuous professional stock car racing since opening in 1963.

Built by Forrest Rogers and operated by the Rogers family for multiple generations, the speedway has become known for its exciting, close-quarters racing and deep roots in grassroots motorsports. The track features weekly competition in divisions such as Modifieds and Sportsman and hosts a variety of special events and touring series throughout the season.

ABOUT THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES

Born from the vision of Grandview Speedway owner Bruce Rogers, special events promoter Bob Miller and local driving standout Dave Kelly, the Thunder on the Hill Racing Series has become one of the most anticipated traditions on the racing calendar.

Across more than 130 marquee events, nearly $6 million in prize money has been awarded to the region’s top competitors. What began as a single 410 Sprint Car showcase has grown into a premier destination for the sport’s biggest names and national touring series, including the High Limit Sprint Car Series, USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car Series, World of Outlaws, Super DIRTcar Series and the All-Star Circuit of Champions.

From 358 Modifieds and 360/410 Sprint Cars to USAC Non-Wing Sprints, Sportsman, Late Models, Midgets, Legends Cars and ROC Modified competition, Thunder on the Hill continues to deliver headline-caliber short-track racing at Grandview Speedway.