Thunderhill Raceway eliminates Grand Stock claim process

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Debbie Williams, 210-685-0400 (cell), debbie@thunderhillraceway.com
Thunderhill Raceway Public Relations Director

Thunderhill Raceway eliminates Grand Stock claim process

KYLE, TX (June 11, 2008) –The Grand Stock class at Thunderhill Raceway (Kyle, TX) has gone through several changes since its introduction several years ago – and so has the economy. The continued growth in this entry-level class has created a need for an update on the claim process.

Under the current set of rules, any Grand Stock car may be claimed after a race by a non-competitor for $1,000. The purpose of this “claimer” rule is to ensure that the Grand Stock cars are built with stock parts instead of the more expensive racing parts. For example, the engines must match the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) plate on the original car, and no high-performance engines or parts of any kind are allowed.

Mary Ann Naumann, THR Owner/Promoter, feels this change is important for the continued growth of this class.

“The Grand Stocks have become a vital part of entertaining the Thunderhill Raceway fans,” said Naumann. “We feel the Grand Stocks are helping us succeed in putting on a great show for the fans, and this class has simply outgrown itself. We know that our drivers put a lot of time and effort in building their cars, and we no longer want to force them to give up their cars due to a claim at the end of a race.”

The elimination of the claim rule will require the technical staff to place a stronger emphasis on rule compliance.

“Our Grand Stock drivers need to understand that we’ll have to be a lot tougher with the technical inspection process by eliminating the claim rule,” Naumann added. “Even though we’ll no longer have the claim rule, we’re not relaxing the need for complete compliance with the posted rules for this class.”

The Grand Stocks will be racing action at Thunderhill Raceway this Saturday (June 14). Qualifying will begin at 6:00 p.m., and the racing agenda will also include the Thunderhill Raceway ASA A-Line Super Stocks, Thunder Stocks and NasKarts. The Pro Trucks, ExpressJet Pro Modifieds and the Dwarf Car Racing Series of Texas will also be part of the racing action.

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 www.thunderhillraceway.com.
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