Thunder on the Hill Racing Series Kicks Off on May 19
This Tuesday night, May 19, Grandview Speedway will host the opening event of the Levan Machine & Truck Equipment Thunder on the Hill Racing Series, featuring the fourth installment of the Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing Roto-Rooter Midweek 410 Sprint Series, presented by Levan Machine & Truck Equipment and RICH MAR Florist. Racing fans can expect an impressive lineup, including drivers like Ryan Timms, Tyler Courtney, Kyle Larson, Tanner Thorson, Aaron Reutzel, Brent Marks, Kasey Kahne, and the defending High Limit Champion, Rico Abreu. Local Pennsylvania Posse competitors will also vie for a $20,000 grand prize, with an additional $2,000 bonus from Alpine Building Supply for any PA driver who emerges victorious in the 35-lap Hodnett Cup.
Ticket Information
Advance tickets are available at HIGHLIMITRACING.COM. Ticket holders can enter through the first turn gate, ensuring a quick and smooth entry while allowing them to choose their seats prior to general admission sales starting at 5 PM on race night. Gates will open at 4:30 PM for advance ticket holders. In case of rain, the event will be rescheduled for Wednesday, May 20. Heat race qualifying is set to kick off at 7:35 PM.
The Hodnett Cup and Its Legacy
The Hodnett Cup honors Greg Hodnett, a prominent racer and multi-time champion who tragically lost his life in 2018. The trophy, originally owned by Hodnett, features the names of past winners, including Danny Dietrich (2019), Aaron Reutzel (2020), Kyle Larson (2021), Rico Abreu in 2022 and 2023, and Logan Schuchart, who claimed the $10,000 prize in 2024. Unfortunately, rain prevented the 2025 event from occurring.
High Limit Racing’s Grandview Return
The upcoming May 19 race marks the fourth appearance of High Limit Racing, a series co-owned by NASCAR stars Brad Sweet and Kyle Larson. Grandview Speedway is one of only twelve tracks in the nation to host this series in its inaugural season. Notably, this event is one of six High Limit shows that will be aired on FS1 (Fox Sports 1) in 2026, projecting an audience that could reach 350,000 viewers.
Meet the Thunder Girls
Fans attending Thunder on the Hill events can meet Ms. Thunder on the Hill, Maddie Stephens, alongside Thunder Girls Alyssa Holmes and Samantha Maguire. The Thunder Girls are there to support attendees through various activities, including pit tours, promotions, giveaways, and celebrating the winners in victory lane.
Looking Ahead: Upcoming Events
The Levan Machine & Truck Equipment Thunder Series will continue with the 19th Annual Amsoil USAC Non-Wing Sprints Eastern Storm National Tour on Tuesday, June 16, starting at 7:30 PM. This event, sponsored by Alpine Building Supply, features a 40-lap race honoring Jesse Hockett with a $6,000 prize, alongside the Grandview 358 Modifieds competing for $3,000 in a separate feature. Alpine Building Supply will also offer a $2,000 bonus for first-time Thunder Modified winners.
Finale of the Thunder Series
The Thunder Series will conclude on Tuesday, June 30, with the Red Robin Pennsylvania 410 Sprint Speed Week Series, featuring a $10,000 prize for the 35-lap feature. Gates open at 7 PM for time trials, followed by qualifying events. The 358 Modifieds will also participate, competing in a 30-lap feature with a $3,000 reward, with another $2,000 bonus for rookie Thunder Modified winners from Alpine Building Supply.
