I just spoke with Mary Ann, and it looks like it's a "go" for tonight's races at Thunderhill Raceway.
It looks like the track had quite a bit of rain last night, but the parking lot, etc., looks okay, especially with the sun drying it out this morning. Radar looks fine now, and I understand that a cold front with possible rain showers is due to arrive late tonight. So, bring your jackets and rain boots, just in case it arrives before the races are completed.
On a side note, Mary Ann asked that you remember that she's a race track owner/promoter, not a weather forecaster. LOL
Debbie
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Friday, April 25, 2008
Thunderhill Raceway Super Stock Drivers to compete in ASA National Championship
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Debbie Williams, 210-685-0400 (cell), debbie@thunderhillraceway.com
Thunderhill Raceway Public Relations Director
Thunderhill Raceway Super Stock Drivers to compete in ASA National Championship
A-Line Super Stocks eligible for ASA Member Track National Championship
KYLE, TX (April 25, 2008) – The Super Stock class at Thunderhill Raceway (Kyle, TX) will assume a new name for the 2008 racing season – the “ASA A-Line Super Stocks.”
As an American Speed Association (ASA) sanctioned track, Thunderhill Raceway will be part of the “first ever” ASA Member Track National Championship title race, and the THR Super Stock class was chosen to participate in this competition.
In addition, A-Line Auto Parts has returned as the title sponsor for the Super Stocks during the 2008 season.
The goal of the ASA Short Track National Championship is to activate a measuring system which takes into account many variables, such as field size, inversion, wins and number of races in a season, and create a level playing field to determine who is the ‘best-of-the-best’ of the ASA Member track champions nationwide.
The Joe Gibbs Driven ASA National Member Track Champion Award was designed to give the National Champion exposure with one of the top teams in racing – Joe Gibbs Racing.
Mary Ann Naumann, Owner/Promoter of Thunderhill Raceway (Kyle, TX), is excited about this opportunity for the Super Stock drivers.
“We’ve always considered the Super Stocks to be our premier class at Thunderhill Raceway,” said Naumann. “And now they have an opportunity to get some national recognition and exposure. We know we have some incredible drivers in the Super Stock class, and I hope one of them will top the national charts by the end of the season.”
The ASA A-Line Super Stocks will be one of the highlights on the agenda for the upcoming race at THR this Saturday (April 26). Also included in this weekend’s racing action will be the Texas Super Racing Series (TSRS) Late Models, the Texas Pro Sedans and the Dwarf Car Series of Texas – along with the Thunderhill Raceway Thunder Stocks, Grand Stocks and NasKarts.
The ASA Member Track program is comprised of a network of short tracks around the United States, as well as a variety of regional and national touring series. For news and information from all the racetracks and tours involved in the American Speed Association, visit http://www.asa-racing.com/.
Joe Gibbs Driven, a division of Joe Gibbs Racing, sells the actual oil products developed and used by Joe Gibbs Racing to racers at all levels. More information can be found at http://www.joegibbdriven.com/.
Thunderhill Raceway is located at 24801 IH-35, just outside of San Marcos, TX, near Yarrington Road (Exit #210). The grandstand gates open at 4:00 pm, and the racing action gets started promptly at 7:00 pm.
For more information on Thunderhill Raceway, visit the THR website at http://www.thunderhillraceway.com/.
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Contact: Debbie Williams, 210-685-0400 (cell), debbie@thunderhillraceway.com
Thunderhill Raceway Public Relations Director
Thunderhill Raceway Super Stock Drivers to compete in ASA National Championship
A-Line Super Stocks eligible for ASA Member Track National Championship
KYLE, TX (April 25, 2008) – The Super Stock class at Thunderhill Raceway (Kyle, TX) will assume a new name for the 2008 racing season – the “ASA A-Line Super Stocks.”
As an American Speed Association (ASA) sanctioned track, Thunderhill Raceway will be part of the “first ever” ASA Member Track National Championship title race, and the THR Super Stock class was chosen to participate in this competition.
In addition, A-Line Auto Parts has returned as the title sponsor for the Super Stocks during the 2008 season.
The goal of the ASA Short Track National Championship is to activate a measuring system which takes into account many variables, such as field size, inversion, wins and number of races in a season, and create a level playing field to determine who is the ‘best-of-the-best’ of the ASA Member track champions nationwide.
The Joe Gibbs Driven ASA National Member Track Champion Award was designed to give the National Champion exposure with one of the top teams in racing – Joe Gibbs Racing.
Mary Ann Naumann, Owner/Promoter of Thunderhill Raceway (Kyle, TX), is excited about this opportunity for the Super Stock drivers.
“We’ve always considered the Super Stocks to be our premier class at Thunderhill Raceway,” said Naumann. “And now they have an opportunity to get some national recognition and exposure. We know we have some incredible drivers in the Super Stock class, and I hope one of them will top the national charts by the end of the season.”
The ASA A-Line Super Stocks will be one of the highlights on the agenda for the upcoming race at THR this Saturday (April 26). Also included in this weekend’s racing action will be the Texas Super Racing Series (TSRS) Late Models, the Texas Pro Sedans and the Dwarf Car Series of Texas – along with the Thunderhill Raceway Thunder Stocks, Grand Stocks and NasKarts.
The ASA Member Track program is comprised of a network of short tracks around the United States, as well as a variety of regional and national touring series. For news and information from all the racetracks and tours involved in the American Speed Association, visit http://www.asa-racing.com/.
Joe Gibbs Driven, a division of Joe Gibbs Racing, sells the actual oil products developed and used by Joe Gibbs Racing to racers at all levels. More information can be found at http://www.joegibbdriven.com/.
Thunderhill Raceway is located at 24801 IH-35, just outside of San Marcos, TX, near Yarrington Road (Exit #210). The grandstand gates open at 4:00 pm, and the racing action gets started promptly at 7:00 pm.
For more information on Thunderhill Raceway, visit the THR website at http://www.thunderhillraceway.com/.
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Thursday, April 17, 2008
Premier Texas LM series joins NASCAR West for ’08 season opener
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 17, 2008
Contact: Chuck Licata @ K-MAC Sports, 512.297.8725
Premier Texas LM series joins NASCAR West for ’08 season opener
(Austin, TX) The Texas Super Racing Series (TSRS), the premier late-model touring series in the state, will open its season with the “Bright Lights, Big City” atmosphere of the NASCAR Grand National West series race at Thunderhill Raceway (Kyle, TX) this Saturday night.
TSRS will open the night’s racing with the Allstate Texas Thunder 50, a scheduled 50-lap race. That race will precede the night’s highlighted Celebrity race and NASCAR race, the Allstate 150 Grand National Race.
TSRS Owner/Founder Mary Ann Naumann is excited about the series’ sixth season.
“We are thankful to the fans for their support of our series, which has grown into the premier late model series in Texas,” stated Naumann, the only director the series has known. “To be opening up for the second straight year with the NASCAR Grand National West Series is both a treat and honor for our series, its drivers, families and fans.”
“We want to thank Tavo Hellmund, Aryn White and Full Throttle Productions for allowing us to be a part of this weekend’s Allstate Texas Thunder & Lightning Racefest.”
The series has 46 registered drivers for the 2008 season – the highest in its history. Sponsors include AllState, Five Star Race Car Bodies, JRA Kids Club and Longhorn Promotions. K-MAC Sports Productions of Austin is a sponsor and handles public relations duties for the 2008 season.
Past TSRS champions include: Bobby Joe New (2007), Tommy Gural (2006), Chris Schild (2005), Brad Hudak (2004) and Ronny New (2003).
Information, schedules and tickets for the Allstate 150 can be found at www.texasracefest.com. Information on Naumann and TSRS can be found at http://www.manracingpromotions.com/.
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Texas Super Racing Series - 2008 Schedule*
Legend of tracks:
HMP - Houston Motorsports Park (Houston, TX)
RRS - Red River Speedway (Wichita Falls)
THR - Thunderhill Raceway (Kyle, TX)
Saturday, April 19: THR
Saturday, April 26: THR
Saturday, May 17: HMP
Saturday, May 31: THR
Saturday, June 7: RRS
Saturday, June 21: HMP
Saturday, July 26: THR
Saturday, Aug. 2: RRS
Saturday, Aug. 16: HMP
Saturday, Aug. 30: THR
Saturday, Sept. 13: THR
Saturday, Sept. 27: THR
*Schedule subject to change
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
TSRS Drivers Registered to Enter Allstate Texas Thunder 50 on April 19
Here are the names of the Texas Super Racing Series (TSRS) Late Model drivers who have registered for the Allstate Texas Thunder 50 at Thunderhill Raceway on Saturday, April 19:
00 Beau Bukowski
01 Allen Alexander
1 Heath Stewart
02 Ugo Bevinoe
2 Bobby Teer Jr.
05 Cody Smith
6 Jason Hollander
7 Chris Schild
14 Jake Kruger
15 Bradley Burke
16 Tator Mason
17 Robert Barker
18 Jesse Salazar
19 Scott Lowry
28 Leland Waddell
33 Mike Williams
38 Craig Sellman
49 Robert Walton
50 Brian Moczygemba
51 Chad Menard
55 Michael Cullen
61 Cory Lovell
79 Joe Aramendia
81 Dillon Spreen
92 Jason Stanley
99 Cary Stapp
00 Beau Bukowski
01 Allen Alexander
1 Heath Stewart
02 Ugo Bevinoe
2 Bobby Teer Jr.
05 Cody Smith
6 Jason Hollander
7 Chris Schild
14 Jake Kruger
15 Bradley Burke
16 Tator Mason
17 Robert Barker
18 Jesse Salazar
19 Scott Lowry
28 Leland Waddell
33 Mike Williams
38 Craig Sellman
49 Robert Walton
50 Brian Moczygemba
51 Chad Menard
55 Michael Cullen
61 Cory Lovell
79 Joe Aramendia
81 Dillon Spreen
92 Jason Stanley
99 Cary Stapp
NASCAR Camping World Series News & Notes (4/15 Edition)
The race … This event is the third in a 13-race series schedule this year for the NASCAR Camping World Series West. It marks the only visit to the state of Texas in 2008.
The track … Thunderhill Raceway is a 3/8-mile D-shaped paved oval with nine degrees banking in turns one and four, 12 degrees banking in the turns two and three, six degrees banking in the front straight and five degrees of banking in the back straight. This marks the fourth annual
visit to the track.
The records … Qualifying: Mike David, Sept. 30, 2006, 89.994 mph, 15.001 sec.; Race: Scott Lynch, March 31, 2007, 42.264 mph, 1 hour 22 minutes 31 seconds.
Special celebrity race featured … This year’s Allstate Texas Racefest at Thunderhill Raceway will feature a special “Allstate Celebrity Challenge presented by Mercedes-Benz of Austin.” Celebrity participants include Olympic Gold Medalist Ian Crocker; Texas Secretary of State Phil Wilson; actor Brad Leland of NBC’s “Friday Night Lights;” businessman Paul Carrozza; University of Texas Athletics CFO Ed Goble; and singer/songwriter Paula Nelson. They will race 10 laps, competing for bragging rights and prize money that will be donated to the charity of their choice.
Family attractions … This year’s Texas event will again feature plenty of family attractions. Included will be a “pit stop” challenge, a chance to ride in the pace car and live music by local Austin favorite George DeVore.
Three races, three different winners … The three visits to Thunderhill have resulted in three different race winners – Steve Portenga in 2005, Eric Holmes (No. 20 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota) in 2006 and Scott Lynch in 2007.
Three different pole winners, too … There has yet to be a repeat pole winner. The three drivers to set fast time in Texas were Scott Gaylord in 2005, Mike David (No. 2 Bennett Lane Winery Ford) in 2006 and Mike Duncan in 2007.
Return visits … Seven drivers made all three visits to Thunderhill in 2005, 2006 and 2007. They were Mike David, Mike Duncan, Scott Gaylord, Andrew Myers, Jack Sellers (No. 15 Coca-Cola Chevrolet), Brett Thompson (No. 61 Pets Best Chevrolet) and Tim Woods III (No. 54 Chino Hills Ford Ford).
Multiple top-five finishes … With top five finishes in all three visits, Mike David is the only driver with multiple top-fives at Thunderhill. In addition, no other active driver finished in the top 10 in all three events.
Best average finish … Of the seven drivers who competed in all three races at Thunderhill, Mike David has the best average finish with 4.0.
Leading laps … Steve Portenga has a slight edge over Mike David in terms of leading the most laps at the South Texas track. Portenga had led 113 laps, compared to 111 for David.
Leading money winner … Mike David is the leading money winner at Thunderhill. His winnings in three races total $15,182.
The track … Thunderhill Raceway is a 3/8-mile D-shaped paved oval with nine degrees banking in turns one and four, 12 degrees banking in the turns two and three, six degrees banking in the front straight and five degrees of banking in the back straight. This marks the fourth annual
visit to the track.
The records … Qualifying: Mike David, Sept. 30, 2006, 89.994 mph, 15.001 sec.; Race: Scott Lynch, March 31, 2007, 42.264 mph, 1 hour 22 minutes 31 seconds.
Special celebrity race featured … This year’s Allstate Texas Racefest at Thunderhill Raceway will feature a special “Allstate Celebrity Challenge presented by Mercedes-Benz of Austin.” Celebrity participants include Olympic Gold Medalist Ian Crocker; Texas Secretary of State Phil Wilson; actor Brad Leland of NBC’s “Friday Night Lights;” businessman Paul Carrozza; University of Texas Athletics CFO Ed Goble; and singer/songwriter Paula Nelson. They will race 10 laps, competing for bragging rights and prize money that will be donated to the charity of their choice.
Family attractions … This year’s Texas event will again feature plenty of family attractions. Included will be a “pit stop” challenge, a chance to ride in the pace car and live music by local Austin favorite George DeVore.
Three races, three different winners … The three visits to Thunderhill have resulted in three different race winners – Steve Portenga in 2005, Eric Holmes (No. 20 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota) in 2006 and Scott Lynch in 2007.
Three different pole winners, too … There has yet to be a repeat pole winner. The three drivers to set fast time in Texas were Scott Gaylord in 2005, Mike David (No. 2 Bennett Lane Winery Ford) in 2006 and Mike Duncan in 2007.
Return visits … Seven drivers made all three visits to Thunderhill in 2005, 2006 and 2007. They were Mike David, Mike Duncan, Scott Gaylord, Andrew Myers, Jack Sellers (No. 15 Coca-Cola Chevrolet), Brett Thompson (No. 61 Pets Best Chevrolet) and Tim Woods III (No. 54 Chino Hills Ford Ford).
Multiple top-five finishes … With top five finishes in all three visits, Mike David is the only driver with multiple top-fives at Thunderhill. In addition, no other active driver finished in the top 10 in all three events.
Best average finish … Of the seven drivers who competed in all three races at Thunderhill, Mike David has the best average finish with 4.0.
Leading laps … Steve Portenga has a slight edge over Mike David in terms of leading the most laps at the South Texas track. Portenga had led 113 laps, compared to 111 for David.
Leading money winner … Mike David is the leading money winner at Thunderhill. His winnings in three races total $15,182.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
David Returns To Lone Star State Aiming For Another Top Finish
Picture Description:
Mike David began his road to the championship with a runner-up finish at Thunderhill Raceway a year ago. He heads back to Texas this year coming off a win at Phoenix. (Photo Credit: Terry Thomson)
From: NASCAR Camping World Series News and Notes,
April 15, 2008 Edition
Thunder Hill Raceway’s 3/8-mile track features some of the tightest side-by-side racing on the NASCAR Camping World Series West circuit. However, it’s a track that perfectly suits 2007 champion Mike David (No. 2 Bennett Lane Winery Ford).
David began his title campaign with a runner-up finish at the short track in Kyle, Texas, a year ago. He hopes for similar results this season when the NASCAR Camping World Series West travels to the Lone Star State for the Allstate Texas Thunder 150 on Saturday, April 19.
The event, the third on the 2008 schedule, will be televised to a national audience live in high definition on HDNet. In addition, an enhanced replay will air on SPEED.
“Texas is probably one of our favorite tracks,” said David, who sits atop the championship standings after two races. “It seems to suit my driving style and the team as a whole. It seems like we do well every time we go there. So, we look forward to going.”
David, one of seven drivers to make all three visits by the NASCAR Camping World Series West to Thunder Hill Raceway in the past three years, registered a top-five finish there each time. He was leading on the last lap in 2006, when contact from another car sent him spinning and left him to finish fifth.
David credits handling with being the key to a good finish at this and other short tracks on the circuit. “When it’s that tight of racing and you have that many good cars, if you can make the car handle for every lap on a long run on tires, that’s the key,” said the 41-year-old Modesto, Calif., competitor who is in his eighth year driving for car owner Randy Lynch.
A year ago, David followed up his runner-up showing at Kyle with three more podium finishes. He attributes his success last season to those consistent finishes, which put him into the lead in the points and ultimately to the championship.
“I think history shows that it’s not always the guy that wins the most races that wins the championship,” he said. “It’s the guy that finishes in the top five the majority of the time. So, consistency was definitely the key to our success last year.”
Although he knows he faces a tough battle, David hopes to win a second consecutive championship this year. “That’s our goal, to repeat,” he said. “It’s never easy. It wasn’t easy the first time. I’m excited about giving it a try, but it won’t be easy.”
In addition, David points to a continued increase in the level of competition this season. “This year we have a couple more hurdles,” he said. “There’s two or three drivers coming back in the series or starting in the series with good teams that are really well funded that will hard to beat.”
Moving their team into a new shop has also added to their challenge, David said. “We moved the team during the winter,” he said. “So, we’re still trying to get caught up on cars and getting organized. We’ll have our work cut out for us, but we’ve got a good bunch of guys led by crew chief Mario Isola and they’ll be up for the challenge.”
The Race: Allstate Texas Thunder 150
The Place: Thunderhill Raceway, Kyle, Texas
The Date: Saturday, April 19
The Time: 8:30 p.m. CT
TV Schedule: HDNet (Live); SPEED (enhanced replay) May 7, 12:00 p.m. ET
Track Layout: .375-mile paved
Race Purse: $120,282
2007 Winner: Scott Lynch
2007 Pole: Mike Duncan
Schedule: Saturday: Practice 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1:30-2 p.m.
Time Trials 5 p.m.
Track Contact:Aryn White(512) 554-1599
NASCAR Returns to Central Texas for April 19 “Allstate Texas Racefest”
Special Celebrity Challenge Race Features Musicians, Politicians, Businessmen, News Anchors, Olympic Gold Medal Winners and TV Stars in a Race for Charity
Austin, TX (April 14, 2008) – The Allstate Texas Racefest, voted "event of the year" by NASCAR three years in a row, will return to Central Texas and the challenging D-shaped oval at Thunder Hill Raceway on April 19, 2008; bringing the stars of the NASCAR Grand National Division and the addition of the first "Allstate Celebrity Challenge presented by Mercedes-Benz of Austin." Celebrity participants include Olympic Gold Medalist Ian Crocker; Texas Secretary of State Phil Wilson; actor Brad Leland of NBC's "Friday Night Lights;" businessman Paul Carrozza (owner of RunTex); University of Texas Athletics CFO Ed Goble; and singer-songwriter Paula Nelson among others. Celebrity drivers will be competing in Stock Cars for 10 laps, racing for bragging rights and prize money that will be donated to the charity of their choice.
Tavo (C. T.) Hellmund and Aryn White of Full Throttle Productions, LP have high expectations and a few surprises for Central Texas race fans. “We're going to continue with the same successful elements of previous Racefest events and step it up a notch" White noted. A midway with all day DJ, NASCAR driver autograph session, face painting, a velcro climbing wall, and sponsor tents all add to the fun.
This year, the family-friendly atmosphere also includes:
• Kasey Kahne's NASCAR Sprint Cup car for personalized photo opportunities
• Allstate "pit stop" challenge for fans to test their skills with an impact gun
• A chance to win a ride in the pace car for the start of the NASCAR race
• Live music by local Austin favorite George DeVore
• And State of Texas Comptroller Susan Combs with the official race start as ‘Racefest Grand Marshal”
The festivities will also include the "Allstate 50" featuring the Texas Super Racing Series. TSRS is the premiere Late Model Series in the State.
Capping it all off is the highlight of the event, the Allstate Texas Thunder 150 NASCAR Grand National Division race, giving Central Texans a chance to see real NASCAR racing up close and near home. Two years ago David Gilliland finished second in the Allstate Texas Thunder 150 and by the next season won the NASCAR Sprint Cup pole position at the Daytona 500. “We are fortunate that NASCAR has granted us the one ‘off’ Cup weekend of the first half of the year," Hellmund said, referring to the fact that the NASCAR Sprint Cup stars aren't racing that weekend. "We know this date is a big plus for all of the fans that attend our event.” Hellmund continued.
Tickets for the 2008 “Allstate Texas Racefest” are available for advanced purchase at a discounted price from the event website http://www.texasracefest.com./
Allstate Texas Racefest Event Schedule
Saturday April 19, 2008
8:00 AM NASCAR Garage Opens & Inspection Begins
12:00 PM Will Call Opens
1:30 PM Gates Open To Public
1:30 PM NASCAR CWS Practice
3:30 PM Allstate Celebrity Challenge Practice
5:00 PM NASCAR CWS Qualifying
5:45 PM NASCAR Autograph Session & Live Music by George DeVore
6:30 PM Opening Ceremonies
6:40 PM TSRS Race / Allstate Texas Thunder 507:30 PM Allstate Celebrity Challenge Race
8:15 PM NASCAR CWS Driver Introductions
8:30 PM NASCAR Race Green Flag / Allstate Texas Thunder 150
9:45 PM NASCAR Victory Lane & Fireworks
About the NASCAR Grand National Division The NASCAR Grand National Division cars are nearly identical to those used in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and in the NASCAR Nationwide Series. (It is the only NASCAR division that allows teams to choose which car to race.)
About Full Throttle ProductionsFull Throttle Productions, LP is an Austin, Texas, based sports and special event Production Company that provides event project management, day of event oversight, staffing and volunteer services, venue planning and logistics support.
http://www.texasracefest.com/
Thunder Hill RacewayThunder Hill Raceway is on IH-35 in Kyle, Texas, just north of San Marcos. From north or south, take Exit 210 (Yarrington Road). The frontage road is two-way and the track is on the east side of IH-35.
Austin, TX (April 14, 2008) – The Allstate Texas Racefest, voted "event of the year" by NASCAR three years in a row, will return to Central Texas and the challenging D-shaped oval at Thunder Hill Raceway on April 19, 2008; bringing the stars of the NASCAR Grand National Division and the addition of the first "Allstate Celebrity Challenge presented by Mercedes-Benz of Austin." Celebrity participants include Olympic Gold Medalist Ian Crocker; Texas Secretary of State Phil Wilson; actor Brad Leland of NBC's "Friday Night Lights;" businessman Paul Carrozza (owner of RunTex); University of Texas Athletics CFO Ed Goble; and singer-songwriter Paula Nelson among others. Celebrity drivers will be competing in Stock Cars for 10 laps, racing for bragging rights and prize money that will be donated to the charity of their choice.
Tavo (C. T.) Hellmund and Aryn White of Full Throttle Productions, LP have high expectations and a few surprises for Central Texas race fans. “We're going to continue with the same successful elements of previous Racefest events and step it up a notch" White noted. A midway with all day DJ, NASCAR driver autograph session, face painting, a velcro climbing wall, and sponsor tents all add to the fun.
This year, the family-friendly atmosphere also includes:
• Kasey Kahne's NASCAR Sprint Cup car for personalized photo opportunities
• Allstate "pit stop" challenge for fans to test their skills with an impact gun
• A chance to win a ride in the pace car for the start of the NASCAR race
• Live music by local Austin favorite George DeVore
• And State of Texas Comptroller Susan Combs with the official race start as ‘Racefest Grand Marshal”
The festivities will also include the "Allstate 50" featuring the Texas Super Racing Series. TSRS is the premiere Late Model Series in the State.
Capping it all off is the highlight of the event, the Allstate Texas Thunder 150 NASCAR Grand National Division race, giving Central Texans a chance to see real NASCAR racing up close and near home. Two years ago David Gilliland finished second in the Allstate Texas Thunder 150 and by the next season won the NASCAR Sprint Cup pole position at the Daytona 500. “We are fortunate that NASCAR has granted us the one ‘off’ Cup weekend of the first half of the year," Hellmund said, referring to the fact that the NASCAR Sprint Cup stars aren't racing that weekend. "We know this date is a big plus for all of the fans that attend our event.” Hellmund continued.
Tickets for the 2008 “Allstate Texas Racefest” are available for advanced purchase at a discounted price from the event website http://www.texasracefest.com./
Allstate Texas Racefest Event Schedule
Saturday April 19, 2008
8:00 AM NASCAR Garage Opens & Inspection Begins
12:00 PM Will Call Opens
1:30 PM Gates Open To Public
1:30 PM NASCAR CWS Practice
3:30 PM Allstate Celebrity Challenge Practice
5:00 PM NASCAR CWS Qualifying
5:45 PM NASCAR Autograph Session & Live Music by George DeVore
6:30 PM Opening Ceremonies
6:40 PM TSRS Race / Allstate Texas Thunder 507:30 PM Allstate Celebrity Challenge Race
8:15 PM NASCAR CWS Driver Introductions
8:30 PM NASCAR Race Green Flag / Allstate Texas Thunder 150
9:45 PM NASCAR Victory Lane & Fireworks
About the NASCAR Grand National Division The NASCAR Grand National Division cars are nearly identical to those used in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and in the NASCAR Nationwide Series. (It is the only NASCAR division that allows teams to choose which car to race.)
About Full Throttle ProductionsFull Throttle Productions, LP is an Austin, Texas, based sports and special event Production Company that provides event project management, day of event oversight, staffing and volunteer services, venue planning and logistics support.
http://www.texasracefest.com/
Thunder Hill RacewayThunder Hill Raceway is on IH-35 in Kyle, Texas, just north of San Marcos. From north or south, take Exit 210 (Yarrington Road). The frontage road is two-way and the track is on the east side of IH-35.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Thunderhill Raceway owner takes center stage at Texas Motor Speedway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Debbie Williams, 210-685-0400 (cell), debbie@thunderhillraceway.com
Thunderhill Raceway Public Relations Director
Thunderhill Raceway owner takes center stage at Texas Motor Speedway
Mary Ann Naumann presents check to Dale Earnhardt, Jr.
KYLE, TX (April 9, 2008) – Mary Ann Naumann, Owner/Promoter of Thunderhill Raceway (Kyle, TX) and founder of the Texas Super Racing Series (TSRS) Late Models, recently had the “experience of a lifetime” in the stock-car racing world.
Naumann was given the opportunity to present a check to Dale Earnhardt, Jr., prior to the Samsung 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race held this past Sunday (April 6) at Texas Motor Speedway.
During the qualifying rounds, Earnhardt, Jr., clocked the fastest time and started on the pole for Sunday’s race. Earnhardt, Jr., earned a $5,500 check for the Fastest Lap Award and Naumann presented the check to him in front of an estimated crowd of 190,000 fans. The presentation was also broadcast on large video screens all over the track.
Naumann was very excited about making the presentation to Earnhardt, Jr. “I’m still in shock after this weekend’s event at Texas Motor Speedway,” she stated. “I had originally been slated to attend the NASCAR Sprint Cup Drivers’ Meeting, but it didn’t happen due to a miscommunication. I was disappointed about missing the meeting, but the opportunity to make the presentation to Junior more than made up for it. I was truly honored!”
Earnhardt, Jr., finished 12th in the Samsung 500, and he’s currently in the fourth position in the overall NASCAR Sprint Cup points standings for 2008. He is the driver of the green and white Hendricks Motor Sports #88 Chevrolet. Earnhardt, Jr., began competing in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series in 2000 and is a national icon in stock-car racing.
“Junior,” as he’s called, is the also the son of legendary Dale Earnhardt, the seven-time Cup champion who was killed during an on-track incident during the 2001 Daytona 500.
Naumann will resume her normal duties this upcoming weekend with the 2008 season opener at Thunderhill Raceway (THR) in Kyle, TX.
The April 12 race at THR will feature the Pro Truck and Pro Modified classes and the Texas Pro Sedans – along with the Thunderhill Raceway A-Line Super Stocks, Thunder Stocks and Grand Stocks. Highlighting the evening are Kids’ Bike Races at intermission, sponsored by the JRA Kids Club.
Thunderhill Raceway is located at 24801 IH-35, just outside of San Marcos, TX, near Yarrington Road (Exit #210). The grandstand gates open at 4:00 pm, and the racing action gets started promptly at 7:00 pm.
For more information on Thunderhill Raceway, visit the THR website at http://www.thunderhillraceway.com/.
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Contact: Debbie Williams, 210-685-0400 (cell), debbie@thunderhillraceway.com
Thunderhill Raceway Public Relations Director
Thunderhill Raceway owner takes center stage at Texas Motor Speedway
Mary Ann Naumann presents check to Dale Earnhardt, Jr.
KYLE, TX (April 9, 2008) – Mary Ann Naumann, Owner/Promoter of Thunderhill Raceway (Kyle, TX) and founder of the Texas Super Racing Series (TSRS) Late Models, recently had the “experience of a lifetime” in the stock-car racing world.
Naumann was given the opportunity to present a check to Dale Earnhardt, Jr., prior to the Samsung 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race held this past Sunday (April 6) at Texas Motor Speedway.
During the qualifying rounds, Earnhardt, Jr., clocked the fastest time and started on the pole for Sunday’s race. Earnhardt, Jr., earned a $5,500 check for the Fastest Lap Award and Naumann presented the check to him in front of an estimated crowd of 190,000 fans. The presentation was also broadcast on large video screens all over the track.
Naumann was very excited about making the presentation to Earnhardt, Jr. “I’m still in shock after this weekend’s event at Texas Motor Speedway,” she stated. “I had originally been slated to attend the NASCAR Sprint Cup Drivers’ Meeting, but it didn’t happen due to a miscommunication. I was disappointed about missing the meeting, but the opportunity to make the presentation to Junior more than made up for it. I was truly honored!”
Earnhardt, Jr., finished 12th in the Samsung 500, and he’s currently in the fourth position in the overall NASCAR Sprint Cup points standings for 2008. He is the driver of the green and white Hendricks Motor Sports #88 Chevrolet. Earnhardt, Jr., began competing in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series in 2000 and is a national icon in stock-car racing.
“Junior,” as he’s called, is the also the son of legendary Dale Earnhardt, the seven-time Cup champion who was killed during an on-track incident during the 2001 Daytona 500.
Naumann will resume her normal duties this upcoming weekend with the 2008 season opener at Thunderhill Raceway (THR) in Kyle, TX.
The April 12 race at THR will feature the Pro Truck and Pro Modified classes and the Texas Pro Sedans – along with the Thunderhill Raceway A-Line Super Stocks, Thunder Stocks and Grand Stocks. Highlighting the evening are Kids’ Bike Races at intermission, sponsored by the JRA Kids Club.
Thunderhill Raceway is located at 24801 IH-35, just outside of San Marcos, TX, near Yarrington Road (Exit #210). The grandstand gates open at 4:00 pm, and the racing action gets started promptly at 7:00 pm.
For more information on Thunderhill Raceway, visit the THR website at http://www.thunderhillraceway.com/.
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Monday, April 7, 2008
Texas Pro Sedans at Thunderhill Raceway on April 12th
NEWS RELEASE
From:
Neil Upchurch
Race & Admin Director
c/o 3222 Leyte Drive
San Antonio, TX.78217-4018
210/ 655-3222 Phone & Fax
210/ 365-3221 Cell Phone
Neil Upchurch
Race & Admin Director
c/o 3222 Leyte Drive
San Antonio, TX.78217-4018
210/ 655-3222 Phone & Fax
210/ 365-3221 Cell Phone
San Antonio, Texas
April 12th will mark the return of a popular four cylinder stock car touring series to the 2008 Thunderhill Raceway event schedule. The Texas Pro Sedans will resume their 2008 schedule by holding the second event of their 33rd racing season at the Kyle, Texas 3/8 mile asphalt oval. The event will be the first of eight TPS series races hosted by Thunderhill Raceway during 2008.
The Texas Pro Sedans racing format will consist Qualifying Time Trials at 5:30 pm followed by a Feature Race with a distance of 25 or 33 laps (to be announced) at approximately 8:10pm.
Many of drivers and cars who were in the first TPS race, held March 29 at Red River Speedway in Wichita Falls, TX, will also compete in the race at THR. A field of 23 drivers have filed their entry.
Lalo Leal of Corpus Christi is currently 2nd in 2008 TPS points after his near tie finish at Red River Speedway. He trailed the winner Josh Cournoyer of Wichita Falls by 1/10 second at the checkered flag. It was the closest Feature Race finish in 32 years of TPS racing.
Six time TPS Champion Bill LaBarge of Bryan has filed entry in his #27 BMW “Beamer”. He won the TPS Championship in 1992, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2003 and 2004. No other driver has dominated the TPS series championship as has Bill LaBarge. He placed fourth in the TPS season opener at RRS.
The entry list includes several other notable TPS drivers.
A race entry was received from Jesse Sandoval of Corpus Christi. He will drive the #7 Ford Pinto.
Mike Merrell of Kingsland, Texas will be in the drivers seat of George Merrell’s #70 VW Scirocco.
2007 TPS Rookie of the Year driver Ja Lane of Katy will drive his #85 Ford Focus.
Mike Knotts of Universal City will be at the wheel of his #48 VW Scirocco.
All four drivers are tied in early season TPS point standings with nine points each.
Sergio Hexsel of Live Oak, Texas will again drive his familiar, yellow #20 VW Rabbit (pictured above). He was the 2005 and 2007 TPS Champion. During the 2007 season he won three TPS feature races at THR. His last win was at Thunderhill Raceway.
The Texas Pro Sedans have invited Red River Speedway and Corpus Christi Speedway four cylinder cars to participate in this TPS race. For further information regarding this News Release, contact Neil Upchurch at the TPS Office at 210/655-3222, or by Email message to: neilupchurch@sbcglobal.net.
THR Schedule for Saturday, April 12
Here's a link for a detailed Schedule of Events for this Saturday's race (April 12):
http://txsz.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=22973
The link includes a PDF file that can be downloaded to print the schedule.
http://txsz.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=22973
The link includes a PDF file that can be downloaded to print the schedule.
Saturday, April 5, 2008
April 12th brings more than just Stock Car Racing to Thunderhill Raceway
For Release April 5, 2008
Contact: JRA Kids Club
Three-year-old Justin Stryk working on his Victory Lane pose . . . . . . . .
Kids’ Bike Races will be part of the racing action on the asphalt oval
(Kyle, TX) April 5, 2008 – Opening night is fast approaching for Thunderhill Raceway (THR), and the racing teams are working hard to get their cars ready to compete for the 11th season on the only asphalt oval short track in Central Texas. Not only are cars being tuned up for the April 12 season opener, but bicycles are also being prepared to be part of the action.
The 2008 season will mark the fourth year that the JRA Bike Races have lit up the front straightaway during intermission.
The JRA Kids Club staff welcomes back its title sponsor, Differential Specialties from Georgetown (TX), for the five bicycle race nights at THR. This sponsor will be returning for its second season as the title sponsor.“I’m glad to continue my support of the JRA Kids Club and their activities,” commented Greg Norton, who is the owner of Differential Specialties. “It’s great to see the children involved and participating in racing. I feel sure that some of them may be the future stars of auto racing.”
Also returning for the 2008 season is the Children of the Future class – featuring Power Wheel cars. Kids that are too young to peddle their way across the finish line will pilot these small battery-operated vehicles to compete on the track’s tricky surface.
Children, ages 3 to 13, are invited to participate by bringing their Power Wheel cars or bicycles to the track, along with a helmet. To enter, visit the JRA Clubhouse that’s near Turn 4 in the VIP suite section that’s at the top of grandstands.
Thunderhill Raceway recently announced new grandstand pricing for the 2008 season. Children 12 and under get in free on race nights. Adults are now admitted for just $10, and students get in for only $8 with their student ID cards.
Two special scheduled events will be excluded from the reduced admission price break – the 4th Annual Allstate NASCAR Racefest on April 19 and the Allstate Texas Stock Car Spectacular on September 26 and 27.
For more information about the bike races and JRA Kids Club, please visit the club website http://www.jrakidsclub.com/. More information about Thunderhill Raceway and the exciting season line-up can be found on the track’s website at http://www.thunderhillraceway.com/.
(Kyle, TX) April 5, 2008 – Opening night is fast approaching for Thunderhill Raceway (THR), and the racing teams are working hard to get their cars ready to compete for the 11th season on the only asphalt oval short track in Central Texas. Not only are cars being tuned up for the April 12 season opener, but bicycles are also being prepared to be part of the action.
The 2008 season will mark the fourth year that the JRA Bike Races have lit up the front straightaway during intermission.
The JRA Kids Club staff welcomes back its title sponsor, Differential Specialties from Georgetown (TX), for the five bicycle race nights at THR. This sponsor will be returning for its second season as the title sponsor.“I’m glad to continue my support of the JRA Kids Club and their activities,” commented Greg Norton, who is the owner of Differential Specialties. “It’s great to see the children involved and participating in racing. I feel sure that some of them may be the future stars of auto racing.”
Also returning for the 2008 season is the Children of the Future class – featuring Power Wheel cars. Kids that are too young to peddle their way across the finish line will pilot these small battery-operated vehicles to compete on the track’s tricky surface.
Children, ages 3 to 13, are invited to participate by bringing their Power Wheel cars or bicycles to the track, along with a helmet. To enter, visit the JRA Clubhouse that’s near Turn 4 in the VIP suite section that’s at the top of grandstands.
Thunderhill Raceway recently announced new grandstand pricing for the 2008 season. Children 12 and under get in free on race nights. Adults are now admitted for just $10, and students get in for only $8 with their student ID cards.
Two special scheduled events will be excluded from the reduced admission price break – the 4th Annual Allstate NASCAR Racefest on April 19 and the Allstate Texas Stock Car Spectacular on September 26 and 27.
For more information about the bike races and JRA Kids Club, please visit the club website http://www.jrakidsclub.com/. More information about Thunderhill Raceway and the exciting season line-up can be found on the track’s website at http://www.thunderhillraceway.com/.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Jim Albert on a winning streak in the Pro Trucks
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Debbie Williams, 210-685-0400 (cell),
Contact: Debbie Williams, 210-685-0400 (cell),
dewill@swbell.net
Thunderhill Raceway Public Relations Director
Jim Albert on a winning streak in the Pro Trucks
Champion Truck Driver sets his sights on a victory at Thunderhill Raceway
KYLE, TX (April 3, 2008) – Jim Albert is no stranger to the Winner’s Circle, and he’s on a roll again for the 2008 racing season.
Albert was crowned the Texas Truck Champion in 2007 after claiming six victories at Houston Motorsports Park (HMP) in Houston, TX, and several Top 5 finishes at Thunderhill Raceway (THR) in Kyle, TX.
This year’s competition for the coveted title has been expanded. In addition to THR and HMP, two more asphalt tracks will be included in the battle for the crown – Red River Speedway in Wichita Falls, TX, and Corpus Christi Speedway in Corpus Christi, TX.
The Texas Pro Truck drivers have the option to race at all four tracks and then use their best 12 finishes to compete for the championship title. In addition, the drivers will receive bonus points for racing at all four tracks during the 2008 racing season.
Albert has already won the two Pro Truck races that have been held so far this year – on March 15 at Houston Motorsports Park and the March 29 race at Corpus Christi Speedway.
Thunderhill Raceway’s season opener on April 12 will be Albert’s next challenge. This Lockhart, TX, resident is hoping to power his #31 blue 2004 Chevy Silverado Tuck to victory lane for the first time ever at THR.
“I’ve never won a truck race at Thunderhill Raceway,” said Albert. “Unfortunately, I haven’t started any higher than the sixth position, even though I’ve had the fastest qualifying time on several occasions. We usually draw for position, and I never seem to get a lucky draw. Even though I’m often the fastest truck on the track, I usually have to battle through traffic for the lead. The inversion process has been killing me at Thunderhill, but I do feel it has taught me to be a much better driver. Maybe I’ll finally get a lucky draw this time.”
Albert feels his strongest competitor for this year’s championship race is Rusty Mirth, driver of the #07 Pro Truck. Mirth has claimed the second position in both of the Pro Truck races that have been held so far this year.
Albert gets as much fulfillment from his off-the-track activities as he does when he’s racing his truck on Saturday nights. He often visits schools in the Lockhart area, and he enjoys watching the kids get excited about his race truck. Bluebonnet Elementary in Lockhart, TX, is on Albert’s touring agenda this week.
The 2008 racing season marks the third year that Albert has been competing in the Pro Truck class. Albert is sponsored by Serta, Apex Performance, Ringers Gloves, Seitz Garage, Laser Signs, Petroff Towing, LG Electronics and Ayres Real Estate Investors.
The season opener on April 12 will feature the Pro Truck and Pro Modified classes and the Texas Pro Sedans – along with the Thunderhill Raceway A-Line Super Stocks, Thunder Stocks and Grand Stocks. Highlighting the evening are Kids’ Bike Races at intermission, sponsored by the JRA Kids Club.
Thunderhill Raceway is located at 24801 IH-35, just outside of San Marcos, TX, near Yarrington Road (Exit #210). The grandstand gates open at 4:00 p.m. for the April 12 race. The racing action gets started promptly at 7:00 p.m.
For more information on Thunderhill Raceway, visit the track’s website at http://www.thunderhillraceway.com/.
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Thunderhill Raceway Public Relations Director
Jim Albert on a winning streak in the Pro Trucks
Champion Truck Driver sets his sights on a victory at Thunderhill Raceway
KYLE, TX (April 3, 2008) – Jim Albert is no stranger to the Winner’s Circle, and he’s on a roll again for the 2008 racing season.
Albert was crowned the Texas Truck Champion in 2007 after claiming six victories at Houston Motorsports Park (HMP) in Houston, TX, and several Top 5 finishes at Thunderhill Raceway (THR) in Kyle, TX.
This year’s competition for the coveted title has been expanded. In addition to THR and HMP, two more asphalt tracks will be included in the battle for the crown – Red River Speedway in Wichita Falls, TX, and Corpus Christi Speedway in Corpus Christi, TX.
The Texas Pro Truck drivers have the option to race at all four tracks and then use their best 12 finishes to compete for the championship title. In addition, the drivers will receive bonus points for racing at all four tracks during the 2008 racing season.
Albert has already won the two Pro Truck races that have been held so far this year – on March 15 at Houston Motorsports Park and the March 29 race at Corpus Christi Speedway.
Thunderhill Raceway’s season opener on April 12 will be Albert’s next challenge. This Lockhart, TX, resident is hoping to power his #31 blue 2004 Chevy Silverado Tuck to victory lane for the first time ever at THR.
“I’ve never won a truck race at Thunderhill Raceway,” said Albert. “Unfortunately, I haven’t started any higher than the sixth position, even though I’ve had the fastest qualifying time on several occasions. We usually draw for position, and I never seem to get a lucky draw. Even though I’m often the fastest truck on the track, I usually have to battle through traffic for the lead. The inversion process has been killing me at Thunderhill, but I do feel it has taught me to be a much better driver. Maybe I’ll finally get a lucky draw this time.”
Albert feels his strongest competitor for this year’s championship race is Rusty Mirth, driver of the #07 Pro Truck. Mirth has claimed the second position in both of the Pro Truck races that have been held so far this year.
Albert gets as much fulfillment from his off-the-track activities as he does when he’s racing his truck on Saturday nights. He often visits schools in the Lockhart area, and he enjoys watching the kids get excited about his race truck. Bluebonnet Elementary in Lockhart, TX, is on Albert’s touring agenda this week.
The 2008 racing season marks the third year that Albert has been competing in the Pro Truck class. Albert is sponsored by Serta, Apex Performance, Ringers Gloves, Seitz Garage, Laser Signs, Petroff Towing, LG Electronics and Ayres Real Estate Investors.
The season opener on April 12 will feature the Pro Truck and Pro Modified classes and the Texas Pro Sedans – along with the Thunderhill Raceway A-Line Super Stocks, Thunder Stocks and Grand Stocks. Highlighting the evening are Kids’ Bike Races at intermission, sponsored by the JRA Kids Club.
Thunderhill Raceway is located at 24801 IH-35, just outside of San Marcos, TX, near Yarrington Road (Exit #210). The grandstand gates open at 4:00 p.m. for the April 12 race. The racing action gets started promptly at 7:00 p.m.
For more information on Thunderhill Raceway, visit the track’s website at http://www.thunderhillraceway.com/.
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