Car Show at Nadine Johnson Elementary

Thunderhill Raceway was part of the Field Day activities at Nadine Johnson Elementary in Hutto today. Aaron Brungot brought his #50 Thunder Stock and talked to the students about car parts, pit crews and safety. Terry Tschoerner also showed off his #01 ASA A-Line Super Stock, along with his daughter's (Tracy) #11 Super Stock. The students were given Thunderhill Raceway flyers and free admission tickets to take home.

Thunderhill Raceway all set to honor the military this weekend

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Thunderhill Raceway all set to honor the military this weekend

Saturday’s racing events will recognize the Armed Forces – both locally and overseas

KYLE, TX (May 29, 2008) – Most Americans have taken some time this past week to celebrate Memorial Day, and Thunderhill Raceway (Kyle, TX) is ready to show its support of the military this upcoming Saturday (May 31).

As a way of thanking the military, Thunderhill Raceway (THR) will be offering special admission rates for Saturday’s races to the men and women who serve our country. Active-duty military in uniform will be admitted to Saturday night's races at no charge. Those who prefer not to wear their uniforms will be admitted for half price with their military ID.

In addition, Thunderhill Raceway has partnered with Operation Interdependence (OI)® – an organization that provides a means for delivering support in the form of Civilian Rations® (c-rats®). These “treats” – and notes from home – are regularly sent to deployed forces by OI®.

Working interdependently with organizations, public bodies, corporations and the media, OI® volunteers of all ages currently send out over 50,000 individual c-rats® a month. For some, these c-rats® from OI® are the only communication from home that they receive. The goal for Operation Interdependence® is to provide each service man or woman with some treats and a letter from home EVERY MONTH during their entire deployment – with no one left out. OI® is well on its way to achieving that goal. Since launching in December 2001, OI® has delivered over one million c-rats® without impacting military resources.

OI® has recently introduced an Adopt-A-Box program, and OI® in Austin currently has an inventory of 245 boxes. It costs OI® $30 to ship just one box, and they’re looking for donations to help ship the boxes to the troops. These donations are tax deductible, and OI® will provide an acknowledgement in writing for all donations.

Two staff members from Thunderhill Raceway (THR) have already pledged donations for the Adopt-A-Box program – including Rebecca Cooper, THR CPA, and Pit Steward Stacy Millard on behalf of her employer, DWIDUDE.COM.

Nina Gayheart, National Director and Area Manager for OI® in Austin is asking all drivers, racing teams and fans to show their support of the military this weekend by contributing to the Adopt-A-Box program, packing c-rats® or by sharing notes and pictures with the troops.

“We encourage the racing teams and fans to come into the garage and pack a few c-rats® and write notes on Saturday,” said Gayheart. “And if they want to send some pictures, they can add notes on the back. The troops really enjoy those personal touches.”

Mary Ann Naumann, Owner/Promoter of Thunderhill Raceway (Kyle, TX) and founder of the Texas Super Racing Series (TSRS) Late Models, is honored to host the OI® event this weekend.

"We're all here – enjoying our favorite sport – because the troops in Iraq and elsewhere are keeping us safe," said Naumann. "This is our chance to show our appreciation in a real and personal way."

Saturday’s races will start at 7:00 p.m. – highlighted by the 4th Annual TSRS (Late Models) Operation Interdependence 75 presented by Chuck Nash, along with the Thunderhill Raceway ASA A-Line Super Stocks, Thunder Stocks, Grand Stocks and NasKarts. The Texas Pro Sedans and Allison Legacy Racing Series will also be on the racing agenda. The JRA Kids Club will also be hosting its second Bike Race of the year for the young Thunderhill Raceway fans.

Thunderhill Raceway is a 3/8-mile, asphalt D-shaped oval track that’s located at 24801 IH-35, just north of San Marcos (TX) near Yarrington Road (Exit #210).

For more information on OI®, please visit the Operation Interdependence® website at http://www.oidelivers.com. See how OI® assists the public in their support efforts through partnerships, such as the one with Thunderhill Raceway and the Texas Super Racing Series. Information on Thunderhill Raceway may be found at http://www.thunderhillraceway.com. For more information about the Texas Super Racing Series, please visit their website at http://www.manracingpromotions.com.

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Thunderhill Raceway delivers jam-packed racing action

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Thunderhill Raceway delivers jam-packed racing action

Ten classes of cars take to the track on Saturday night

KYLE, TX (May 27, 2008) – Plenty of race cars, trucks and karts were on hand to entertain the fans this past weekend at Thunderhill Raceway (Kyle, TX). The green flag waved for 124 entries from all over the state of Texas, and time limits were imposed on each race to provide continuous racing action throughout the night.

The Lone Star Legends highlighted the agenda with its Legend, Bandolero and Thunder Roadster classes.

The Bandoloros were the first feature race on the agenda, and lots of youngsters took their scaled-down, sleek racecars out on the track. The race winner was ten-year-old T. J. Michael from Plano (TX).

Sixteen old-style race cars in the Legends class showed the fans lots of spins and action in their 15-lap feature event. Michael Dabney, Jr., from Kaufman (TX) came up through the field from the rear and managed to capture the checkered flag.

The Thunder Roadsters were next in line, and the two race leaders playing plenty of “bumper tag,” throughout the race. J. C. Umscheid from Alvarado (TX) grabbed the win.

Brian Kyempel claimed yet another victory in the NasKarts, while Jim Albert from Lockhart (TX) continued his domination in the Pro Trucks by adding another feature race to his winning streak.

The Dwarf Car Racing Series of Texas was next on the agenda, and a melee on the first lap brought out the caution for a complete restart. Keith Roach from Buda (TX) took the lead on Lap 8 and held on for the win.

The time limit was enforced for the 16 Thunder Stocks that started the feature race. Following a huge oil spill caused by a blown engine, Gary Chancellor from Bastrop (TX) was declared the winner when the clock expired.

Umscheid pulled double-duty on Saturday night and started on the outside pole for the ExpressJet 35 Pro Modified race. Although he battled hard for the lead, Umscheid had to head to the pits due to an oil leak and restart at the rear of the field. Justin Long was able to take advantage of Umscheid’s mechanical misfortune by grabbing the lead and a race victory.


The scheduled 40-lap ASA A-Line Super Stock was cut short due to six caution flags. Cary Stapp from San Marcos (TX), who was the 2007 A-Line Super Stock champion, took the lead on Lap 15 and survived the wrecks and spins to claim victory. Four different drivers have captured wins in the four races that have been held so far this year in this exciting class.

Topping off the night was the 25-lap Grand Stock feature race. Floyd Reed from Spicewood (TX) started the race in the 13th position and survived several wrecks to work his way to the front. Reed took the lead on Lap 9 and claimed victory when the time expired on this event.

The next race scheduled for Thunderhill Raceway will be held on Saturday, May 31, starting at 7:00 p.m. The racing action will be highlighted by the 4th Annual TSRS (Late Models) Operation Interdependence 75 presented by Chuch Nash – along with the Thunderhill Raceway ASA A-Line Super Stocks, Thunder Stocks, Grand Stocks and NasKarts. The Texas Pro Sedans and Allison Legacy Racing Series will also be on the racing agenda. The JRA Kids Club will also be hosting its second Bike Race of the year for the young Thunderhill Raceway fans.

Thunderhill Raceway is a 3/8-mile, asphalt D-shaped oval track that’s located at 24801 IH-35, just north of San Marcos (TX) near Yarrington Road (Exit #210).

For more information on Thunderhill Raceway, visit the THR website at http://www.thunderhillraceway.com/.

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Free IRL tickets at Thunderhill Raceway this weekend!

Thanks to the fine folks from the Lone Star Legend Group, we'll be giving away tickets to the Bombadier Learjet 550 IRL event on June 7 at Texas Motor Speedway.

We'll be giving away two free tickets to each person who signs in at the pit gate or comes through the grandstand gates at Thunderhill Raceway this weekend!

Thunderhill Raceway welcomes Lone Star Legends

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Thunderhill Raceway welcomes Lone Star Legends

Lone Star Legends, Bandoleros and Thunder Roadsters join Saturday’s Racing Agenda

KYLE, TX (May 23, 2008) – Thunderhill Raceway, a 3/8-mile, asphalt D-shaped oval track that’s located in Kyle (TX), has scheduled some exciting stock-car racing action this Saturday (May 24) – highlighted by the Lone Star Legends.

The Lone Star Legends are headquartered at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth (TX), and they visit racetracks all over the state.

The Legends class feature old-style racecars – including 1934-1937 Chevy, Ford and Dodge coupes and sedans. The Bandoleros are scaled-down, sleek racecars that run on small, 30HP engines. The Thunder Roadsters are unique-looking, fiberglass racecars that run on 132HP Yamaha engines. All three classes are sanctioned by INEX, which is an organization that promotes uniform rules and enforces safety standards.

Young drivers are often at the helm of these machines. The Bandit class of the Bandoleros starts its drivers at the age of eight. The Legends have a bit more horsepower, and youngsters who are 14 and over are allowed to drive these unique cars. The minimum age for the Thunder Roadsters is 16.

Mary Ann Naumann, THR Owner/Promoter, is excited about the appearance of these cars at this weekend’s race. “We’ve really seen this series grow over the past couple of years, and we know it’s giving young racers a great opportunity to start their racing careers,” said Naumann. “We know that our future depends on the development of young racers, and the Lone Star Legends group is helping to create the passion and skills needed for advancement in the racing ranks. We want to make sure they feel right at home here at Thunderhill Raceway this weekend.”

Naumann’s niece, Kristen “KT” Wallace, will be bringing her #12 Bandolero all the way from Jasper (GA) to race on Saturday. This 14-year-old driver is looking forward to racing in Texas – especially since she has some deep racing roots in the Lone Star State.

Kristen’s dad, Jake Wallace, Jr., is a racing legend at two South Texas former tracks – Longhorn Speedway and San Antonio Speedway. After losing his dad, Jake moved his family to Georgia and ran his Late Model at many of the tracks out east. Jake eventually passed on his racing genes to his son and Kristen’s brother, Eric Wallace.

Eric is currently employed by Roush Racing and will be making his debut this year as the Car Specialist and Tire Carrier for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series #16 car driven by Greg Biffle.

One of Kristen’s grandfathers, the late Jake Wallace, Sr., also raced for many years all over the state of Texas. Her other grandfather, Jack Sandefur, is the well-known Director of Technical/Pit Operations for Thunderhill Raceway and the Texas Super Racing Series Late Models.

“Racing has been such a big part of our family life, and I’m ready to give it a try,” commented Kristen. “I really appreciate all of the support that I’ve already received from my family as I go through my first year of racing with the Bandoleros. I hope I do well this year, especially when I race at Thunderhill Raceway this weekend!”

Thunderhill Raceway is located at 24801 IH-35, just outside of San Marcos, TX (Exit #210 - Yarrington Road). The grandstand gates open at 4:00 pm, and the racing action gets started promptly at 7:00 pm.

Saturday night’s racing action will also feature the Thunderhill Raceway ASA A-Line Super Stocks, Thunder Stocks, Grand Stocks and NasKarts – along with the Dwarf Car Racing Series of Texas, the Pro Trucks and the Pro Modifieds.

For more information about Thunderhill Raceway, visit the THR website at http://www.thunderhillraceway.com/. Information on the Lone Star Legends can be found at http://www.lonestarlegends.net/.

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Duane Toyne claims feature win in the ASA A-Line Super Stocks

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Duane Toyne claims feature win in the ASA A-Line Super Stocks

Three different drivers visit the Winner’s Circle in the Thunderhill Raceway Super Stock Class

KYLE, TX (May 13, 2008) – The ASA A-Line Super Stocks have been showing the fans some great racing action at Thunderhill Raceway (Kyle, TX). This past weekend’s feature race was no exception.

Seventeen drivers lined up for the Thunderhill Raceway (THR) 40-lap feature event on Saturday, May 10 – including two of the previous race winners – Shawn Paul Lehman from Manchaca (TX) on April 12 and Mark Mathias from San Antonio (TX) on April 26.

Duane Toyne from Leander (TX) started on the inside of the fifth row in the ninth position. On Lap 9, Toyne and Mickey McKim from Manchaca (TX) made contact, but both drivers were able to maintain their positions.

During several lead changes, Toyne managed to work his way to the front. On Lap 32, Toyne passed Matt Hodge from Kyle (TX) and claimed the lead. He held off the 2007 Super Stock champion Cary Stapp from San Marcos (TX) for the remaining laps.

In other racing action, Carolyn Aramendia from Seguin (TX) claimed the Grand Stock feature win. Aramendia also won the April 26 Grand Stock feature race, and she now tops the points’ race for the Grand Stock class.

Gary Chancellor from Bastrop (TX) claimed his first feature win of the 2008 racing season in the Thunder Stock class, while Brian Kyempel claimed yet another victory in the NasKarts.

Tom Johnson from Kingsland (TX) grabbed the early lead in the 20-lap Texas Pro Sedan race and held on for his first victory of the 2008 season. Shawn Cannon from Forney (TX) started on the pole of the Allison Legacy Race Series 50-lap event and maintained the lead throughout the entire race.

Jim Albert from Lockhart (TX) continued to dominate the Pro Truck class and notched his second victory in the Pro Trucks at THR this season. H.E. Naumann from Del Valle (TX) proudly made his way to the Winner’s Circle following his victory in the ExpressJet Pro Modified 50 Race.

The next race scheduled for Thunderhill Raceway will be held on Saturday, May 24, starting at 7:00 p.m. The racing action will feature the Thunderhill Raceway ASA A-Line Super Stocks, Thunder Stocks, Grand Stocks and NasKarts – along with the Pro Trucks, ExpressJet Pro Modifieds, Dwarf Car Racing Series of Texas and the Lone Star Legends and Bandoleros.

Thunderhill Raceway is a 3/8-mile, asphalt D-shaped oval track that’s located at 24801 IH-35, just north of San Marcos (TX) near Yarrington Road (Exit #210).
For more information on Thunderhill Raceway, visit the THR website at http://www.thunderhillraceway.com/.

Thunderhill Raceway introduces new Media Center

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Thunderhill Raceway introduces new Media Center

KYLE, TX (May 8, 2008) – Media representatives are invited to check out their new “home” – a separate Media Center in the VIP suite area – at Thunderhill Raceway (Kyle, TX).

As part of the relocation efforts in the VIP suite area, the Thunderhill Raceway staff has moved its media operations from the downstairs Press Box to an exclusive area on the second floor.

The Press Box area will continue to be the headquarters for race sponsor activities during the 2008 racing season.

“We know it has been an awkward, crowded situation for our media supporters in the past,” said Mary Ann Naumann, Owner/Promoter of Thunderhill Raceway. “They were sharing the Press Box with the announcer, several race sponsors and special guests. We want to make certain the media folks get a nice, comfortable seat by the window to watch and report the races. We also hope this separate Media Center will let them know how much we value their support.”

Media representatives are invited to check out the Media Center during this Saturday’s (May 10) races at Thunderhill Raceway, starting with the opening ceremonies at 7:00 pm.

During the first phase of the relocation process, the announcer’s area and the associated audio equipment were moved to a suite on the second floor. A separate area was also created for the scoring staff, the electronic scoring equipment and the race control staff.

The final phase of VIP area redesign will be the addition of a suite for private birthday parties at the track – for both the young and “older” fans.

Thunderhill Raceway is a 3/8-mile, asphalt D-shaped oval track that’s located at 24801 IH-35, just outside of San Marcos, TX (Exit #210 - Yarrington Road). The grandstand gates will open at 4:00 pm on Saturday.

For more information on Thunderhill Raceway, visit the THR website at www.thunderhillraceway.com. Contact Debbie Williams at 210-685-0400 or send an e-mail to debbie@thunderhillraceway.com for more information about hosting a private birthday party at the track.

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Thunderhill Raceway all set to honor “Racing Moms”

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Thunderhill Raceway all set to honor “Racing Moms”

Special recognition planned for Mother’s Day Weekend

KYLE, TX (May 5, 2008) –Since this Sunday is Mother's Day, Thunderhill Raceway (Kyle, TX) is making plans to honor all of the "racing moms" on Saturday night, May 10, starting at 7:00 pm.

The mothers of the drivers and staff members will be treated as guests of Thunderhill Raceway and will be given a free pit pass for the event. Prior to the start of the races, each mom will be individually recognized as part of the night’s opening ceremonies.

Mary Ann Naumann, Owner/Promoter of Thunderhill Raceway, feels it’s important for the drivers to recognize their moms for the significant role they play in their lives.

"Behind almost every race car driver is a mom who cares and supports her son or daughter on and off the racetrack,” stated Naumann. "It will be our pleasure to help our drivers honor their moms on Saturday night.

One of the highlights of the evening will be a drawing to give away a free massage to two lucky moms – courtesy of JRA and A New Day Massage, owned by Patty Day. Each winner will receive a certificate for a one-hour massage at Patty Day’s just-opened office at 7901 Cameron Road, Suite 336, in downtown Austin (512.219.1090). Also, 100 certificates (for $25 off a massage) will be given to moms of fans and drivers throughout the race night.

Another activity will also be held on Saturday night in the grandstands – a Mother’s Day Contest to determine the oldest mom, the mother with the most children and the mother with the youngest child at the track. All fans and drivers are encouraged to invite their moms, stepmothers, grandmothers, and any other special person they may want to honor on Saturday night.

Thunderhill Raceway is a 3/8-mile, asphalt D-shaped oval track that’s located at 24801 IH-35, just outside of San Marcos, TX (Exit #210 - Yarrington Road). The grandstand gates open at 4:00 pm, and the racing action gets started promptly at 7:00 pm. Parking for this event is free, and food and drink will be available for purchase.

Saturday night’s racing action will feature the Thunderhill Raceway ASA A-Line Super Stocks, Thunder Stocks, Grand Stocks and NasKarts – along with the Texas Pro Sedans, Pro Trucks, Pro Modifieds and Allison Legacy Series.

For more information on Thunderhill Raceway, visit the THR website at http://www.thunderhillraceway.com/.

Thunderhill Raceway cancels Thursday night practice sessions

Future practice sessions on pre-race Friday nights only

Thunderhill Raceway will no longer be holding Test-N-Tune practice sessions on Thursday nights of non-race weeks.

Unfortunately, we've had a very low turnout for these practices, so we're discontinuing them.

We will continue to have our Friday night Test-N-Tune practices during the week of a scheduled race at THR. The Friday practice sessions will be held from 4:00 p.m. until dark. The cost for pit passes for the practice sessions is $20 per car/driver, and $10 for all others. Grandstand admission is free.

The practice schedule has been updated on the THR website. See the Thunderhill Raceway Website for a complete list of future practice dates.