BECHTELSVILLE, Pa. – The NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series is back at the Grandview Speedway on Tuesday night, Aug. 4, for the Ken Brenn Midget Masters showcasing the USAC NOS Energy Drink National Midgets in a doubleheader with the NASCAR 358 Modifieds.
After qualifying is completed for both divisions, the USAC Midgets will battle in a 30 lap main event paying $3,500 to the winner and the modifieds close out the night with a $3,000-to-win, 30-lap feature. The event marks the second running of the Ken Brenn USAC Midget Masters, won last year by Chris Windom after a heated battle with Tyler Courtney.
The midgets have a long and rich history at Grandview. The winningest driver in the midget division at Grandview is Leigh Earnshaw, with 22 wins. Bobby Cicconi is a 20-time midget winner followed by George Ferguson Jr. (17), Johnny Coy (13) and John Heydenreich with 10 victories.
The past midget winners list at Grandview looks like a page out of the history books with legendary drivers like Lenny Boyd, Hank Rogers Jr., Jimmy Maguire, Van May, Nick Fornoro, Duane Carter, Jimmy Kirk, Johnny Hubbard, Dana Carter, Midge Miller, Jan Opperman, Don Kreitz Sr., Len Duncan, Earl Halaquist, Stevie Howard, Sleepy Tripp, Ronnie Dunstan, Rich Volger and Jerry Coons Jr., just to name a few.
In total, 61 different drivers have shared victories in the 228 feature events presented at Grandview Speedway.
This special night is dedicated to Ken Brenn, an individual with a reputation rich in midget history and someone who once promoted midget racing at Grandview. Brenn has been part of the local racing scene for many years, enjoying success as a modified car owner and a former promoter of Bridgeport Speedway. Some other surprises are being arranged as we honor Brenn – who plans to be at this event and wave the first green flag of the night.
The Aug. 4 event at Grandview Speedway opens Pennsylvania Midget Speed Week — five consecutive nights of racing featuring the USAC NOS Energy Drink National Midget Series.
Time trials and qualifying events will lead up to the Ken Brenn Midget Masters 30-lap feature event paying $3,500 to the winner.
The 358 Modifieds will play an equally important part of this event with qualifying and a 30-lap feature that will $3,000 to the winner. Ryan Watt is hot off a Thunder on the Hill victory when he thrilled fans taking the win over a four-car race for the top spot.
The Aug. 4 Ken Brenn Midget Masters and 358 NASCAR Modified doubleheader will get underway at 7:30 p.m. with gates opening at 5 p.m.
Adult admission tickets are $28, Children 6 to 11 are $10, Children 5 and under will be admitted free. The pit fee is $40, and a license is not required. Advance tickets are available by calling 443-513-4456. Advance tickets will not be available on race day.