Grandview Speedway Announces Busy Racing Schedule for 2014
BECHTELSVILLE, PA — One of the busiest schedules of racing events in a number of years has been announced for NASCAR sanctioned Grandview Speedway. The one-third-mile, banked clay track, considered one of the most successful weekly short tracks in the nation, will offer more than 40 auto racing events during the 2014 season. The 2014 season will mark the 52nd anniversary season of stock car racing at the Berks County auto racing facility.
Action will kick off with the traditional free-to-the-public practice session, open to all forms of competition, set for Saturday, March 29th at noon. This is also the opportunity for 2014 season pass holders to choose their reserved seat for the new season.
Officially, racing action will get the green flag on Saturday, April 5, 7 p.m. with an exciting tripleheader show of NASCAR 358 Modifieds, Late Models and Sportsman racing being offered. These will be the first point events of the season.
The first of nine scheduled Enduro events will take place at 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 6th.
NASCAR 358 Modifieds will be featured in the first special event of the season when they complete in twin 20-lap features on Saturday, April 12th at 7 p.m. The Late Models and Sportsman will run in their regular 25 lap features. Qualifying events will be presented for all divisions.
The first of four Open Wheel Spectaculars will be presented on Sunday, May 4th, 7:30 p.m. and will feature the TSRS 305 sprints along with the American Racing Drivers Club wingless midgets.
Seven features will make up the Sunday, May 25th Thunder on the Hill Racing Series season opener. Included in the action packed show will be two URC sprint car features, two 358 modified features along with feature races for the ARDC midgets, sportsman and legends cars. This event will have a 7:30 p.m. starting time. This is the first of five Thunder on the Hill events that are co-promoted by Bob Miller and Bruce Rogers.
The first of two huge events for the 358 Modifieds happens on Saturday, August 9th when the annual Forrest Rogers Memorial 50-lap Classic is presented by Pioneer Pole Buildings. The Late Models and Sportsman will also be part of the night of stock car racing action.
The Late Models will be featured in their annual Firecracker 40 on July 5th along with a great Fireworks show. Modifieds and Sportsman will also be part of the special night.
And on Saturday, September 13th the 44th annual Freedom 76 Modified Classic, paying $25,000 to win, will take place. For the first time there will be racing action the night before, Friday, September 12, when Race of Champions Sportsman and ARDC midgets will be featured.
Season passes, that include admission to all Saturday night racing events, April through September, are available for just $350. They may be purchased at the March 29th practice day or by sending a check in the amount of $350 payable to Grandview Speedway to 87 Wilt Road, Bechtelsville, PA 19505. Please include a self-addressed stamped envelope to help hasten the return of your ready to use season passes.
Check out www.grandviewspeedway.com to see the full 2014 schedule.
Information on racing at Grandview Speedway, operated by Bruce Rogers and family, can be had by telephoning 610.754.7688.
Businesses wishing to benefit through marketing opportunities at Grandview Speedway and reap huge rewards can get complete information on sponsor nights, billboards and track magazine advertising by telephoning Ernie Saxton Communications, Inc. at 215.752.7797 or email Esaxton144@aol.com.
Grandview Speedway is located on Passmore Road just off Route 100 in Bechtelsville, 10 miles north of Pottstown, PA.
GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY 2014 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Celebrating our 52nd season of stock car racing!
This schedule is subject to change without notice. For information on events, weather, etc. call
610-754-7688 or check out the website at www.GrandviewSpeedway.com A NASCAR license is required for all those entering the pits for Saturday night race events.
Saturday, March 29 FREE to the Public Practice Session. 12 Noon
Saturday, April 5 Modifieds, Sportsman & Late Models 7 PM
Sunday, April 6 Enduro 1 PM
Saturday, April 12 Modifieds Twin 20’s, Sportsman & Late Models 25 laps 7 PM
Saturday, April 19 Modifieds, Sportsman & Late Models 7 PM
Saturday, April 26 Modifieds, Sportsman & Late Models 7 PM
Sunday, April 27 Enduro 1 PM
Starting time for Saturday NASCAR events and Thunder events will now be 7:30 PM
Saturday, May 3 Modifieds, Sportsman & Late Models
Sunday, May 4 ARDC & TSRS Sprints Open Wheel Spectacular
Saturday, May 10 Modifieds, Sportsman & Late Models, Blast from the Past Vintage Club
Saturday, May 17 Modifieds, Sportsman, & Late Models
Sunday, May 18 Enduro 1 PM
Saturday, May 24 Modifieds, Sportsman & Late Models
Sunday, May 25 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES-Grandview Thunder 7-25’s Features Only 7-25’s-Modifieds (2), URC Sprints (2) ARDC Midgets, Sportsman, Legends Rain Date Monday, May 26 6 PM
Saturday, May 31 Modifieds, Sportsman & Late Models
Tuesday, June 3 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES-Jesse Hockett Classic-USAC National Wingless Sprint Tour & ARDC Wingless Midgets
Saturday, June 7- TP Trailers Night – Modifieds, Late Models, Sportsman
Sunday, June 8 Enduro 1 PM
Saturday, June 14 Modifieds, Late Models, Sportsman, Blast from the Past Vintage Club
Saturday, June 21 Modifieds, URC Sprints
Sunday, June 22 ARDC & TSRS Sprints Open Wheel Spectacular
Saturday, June 28- Bashore Trucking-BFP Specialty Night Modifieds, Sportsman (40 Laps) & Late Models
Tuesday, July 1 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES-Pennsylvania Sprint Speed Week Series 410 Sprints & ROC Modifieds, Pioneer Pole Buildings
Saturday, July 5 Modifieds, Firecracker 40 for Late Models & Sportsman Plus Fireworks!
Saturday, July 12 – WNPV Radio Night (tentative) – Modifieds, Sportsman & Late Models, Blast from the Past Vintage Club
Saturday, July 19- Hatfield Quality Meats Night – Modifieds, Sportsman & Late Models
Sunday, July 20 Enduro 12 Noon & ARDC & TSRS Sprints 7:30 PM
Saturday, July 26- Pepsi-Bashore Modified Challenge Night – Modifieds, Sportsman & Late Models
Tuesday, July 29 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES-Pioneer Pole Buildings 17th Annual TRAFFIC JAM ROC Modifieds & 410 Sprints
Saturday, August 2 Modifieds, Sportsman & Late Models, Blast from the Past Vintage Club
Saturday, August 9 Forrest Rogers Memorial for Modifieds, Sportsman & Late Models PPB Night
Sunday, August 10 Enduro 1 PM
Saturday, August 16 Modfieds, Sportsman & Late Models (Forrest Rogers Rain Date)
Saturday, August 23 Modifieds, Sportsman & Late Models
Sunday, August 24 Enduro 1 PM
Saturday, August 30 Modifieds, Sportsman & Late Models
Sunday, August 31 ARDC & TSRS Sprints Open Wheel Spectacular
Saturday, September 6- Green Lane Wm Penn-Four Star Lettering Night – Modifieds, Sportsman & Late Models
Sunday, September 7 Enduro 1 PM
Friday, September 12 ROC Sportsman & ARDC Midgets
Saturday, September 13 44th Annual Freedom 76 Modified Classic.
$25,000 to win + Cash Dash 7 PM starting time
Saturday, September 20 Freedom 76 Rain Date 7 PM
Saturday, October 11 Enduro 6 PM Chargin Charlie Eckert Memorial 200 laps plus Blast from the Past Vintage Races.
Saturday, October 18 THUNDER ON THE HILL RACING SERIES-Halloween Party 6 PM 358 Modifieds, ARDC Midgets, URC Sprints, Sportsman, Legends. Monster Smash Demo Derby & Blast from the Past Vintage Cars Rain Date Sunday,October 19 4 PM
Saturday, November 1 Fall Jamboree SpeedSTRs, Slingshots, Junior Slingshots, Wingless 600’s 12:30 PM
Sunday, November 2 Fall Jamboree SpeedSTRs, Slingshots, Junior Slingshots, Wingless 600’s 12:30 PM
Sunday, November 9 Fall Racer’s Flea Market Starting at 7 AM
Saturday, November 15 52nd Anniversary Awards Banquet 6 PM Doors Open 4 PM
Gilbertsville Fire Co Thunder on the Hill Racing Series is a Bruce Rogers/Bob Miller Promotion
—25th Anniversary Season!—
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