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Shane Cockrum Seeks Second Bettenhausen Trophy With Lein Team In Springfield Saturday

by MikeAugust 11, 2025

August 11, 2025 Springfield, IL-Second generation race driver Shane Cockrum spends his days as a first responder in his Benton, Illinois home but many weekends are spent behind the wheel of a sprint car or a USAC Silver Crown champ car. The Franklin County Fire Chief has three champ car wins on the Illinois dirt miles, two at Du Quoin and one at Springfield. This year, Cockrum teams with long time USAC car owner Hans Lein in search of a second Bettenhausen trophy. Cockrum is part of a stellar field that rolls into the Illinois State Fairgrounds on Saturday for the 62nd Bettenhausen 100.

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USAC Silver Crown Racing To Return To Springfield, IL August 16

by MikeAugust 6, 2025

USAC Big Cars Heading for Springfield

Springfield, IL August 6, 2025- It’s less than two weeks until the rumble of USAC’s Silver Crown dirt championship will bounce off the massive Illinois State Fair grandstand, as the 62nd Bettenhausen 100 takes center stage Saturday, August 16. The Bettenhausen continues a tradition of championship dirt car racing on the last Saturday of the fair that goes back to 1934. A full field of the mighty uprights is expected to enter the grounds on August 16.

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Eastern Storm Opener Stopped By Wet Grounds, Next Thunder Event Is PA Speed Week, Tuesday, July 1 At Grandview

by MikeJune 17, 2025

BECHTELSVILLE, PA JUNE 17, 2025 . . . . . . When will Mother Nature give us a break? The Tuesday, June 17 USAC Eastern Storm and 358 Modified Doubleheader became just another show of many to be cancelled due to weather conditions. Extreme wet conditions at the track and a miserable weather day with 93% cloud cover, occasional light mist and no sun is preventing the track crew from starting the preparation. There is also a concern for spectators walking in the grandstand area with the very wet grounds.

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NASCAR Sportsman Twin 20’s Plus NASCAR Modifieds Headline Saturday Action At Grandview Speedway

by MikeJune 16, 2025

NON WING USAC NATIONAL SPRINTS START BUSY WEEK ON TUESDAY JUNE 17 IN DOUBLE HEADER WITH NASCAR MODIFIEDS

BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – It will be a busy week, with two different and exciting race programs scheduled for this week at Grandview Speedway!

The action packed week begins with the second Thunder on the Hill Racing Series event on Tuesday, June 17, as Levan Machine & Truck Equipment presents the 18^th annual Jesse Hockett Classic, the opening event for the non-wing USAC National Sprint Car Series.

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NAPA Auto Parts Thunder Series Gears Up For USAC & 358 Modified Doubleheader At Grandview Speedway Tuesday Night, June 17

by MikeJune 12, 2025

RACE SPONSOR ALPINE BUILDING SUPPLY ADDS TAILGATE PARTY FOR 50 LUCKY ADVANCE TICKET HOLDERS, 4:30 T0 5:30 PM

BECHTELSVILLE, PA JUNE 12, 2025 . . . . . . The always popular NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series spectacular Sprint Car and 358 Modified Double Header is all set for Tuesday night, June 17 at the Grandview Speedway, and event sponsor Alpine Building Supply has as added attraction. This show will feature the USAC National Non Wing Sprint Tour and the Grandview 358 Modifieds in the 18^th Annual USAC Levan Machine & Truck Equipment Eastern Storm.

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In-Depth Study Confirms Knoxville Raceway as a Key Economic Driver, Generating $74.2 Million in Annual Impact

by MikeJune 11, 2025

A newly released independent economic impact study conducted by the United States Motorsports Association (USMA) confirms what locals and race fans have long known—Knoxville Raceway is not just the “Sprint Car Capital of the World,” but a significant economic engine for the State of Iowa.

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T.P. Trailer Modified & T.P. Truck Equipment Sportsman Are Program Headline Attraction This Saturday Night At Grandview Speedway

by MikeJune 9, 2025

SPECIAL EVENTS LINE THE UPCOMING SCHEDULE – USAC NATIONAL SPRINTS EASTERN STORM ON JUNE 17 – SPORTSMAN TWIN 20’s ON JUNE 21

BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – Grandview Speedway management, fans, and competitors are all looking for sunshine and dry weather for this Saturday night!

Following the seventh weather/rain out last week, Grandview Speedway is preparing for this Saturday night to present another NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series double-header program featuring the T.P. Trailer NASCAR Modifieds and the T.P. Truck Equipment NASCAR Sportsman.

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Grandview Speedway Hosts A.D. Moyer Lumber Night With NASCAR Modified-Sportsman-URC Sprints This Saturday Night

by MikeJune 5, 2025

A.D. MOYER LUMBER COMPANY SPONSORS GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY TRIPLE DIVISION PROGRAM OF NASCAR MODIFIED & SPORTSMAN PLUS URC SPRINTS THIS SATURDAY
USAC NATIONAL SPRINT TOUR JESSE HOCKETT CLASSIC EASTERN STORM ARRIVES ON JUNE 17

BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – Grandview Speedway begins a busy month of June with two days of race action this weekend, including a Saturday night tripleheader!

The big race program this Saturday, June 7 will see A.D. Moyer Lumber Company as the presenting race night sponsor for a special triple-header program with the T.P. Trailer NASCAR Modifieds and T.P. Truck Equipment NASCAR Sportsman being joined by the United Racing Club (URC) Sprint Cars.

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A Storm Is Brewing. . . . . . . .

by MikeMay 28, 2025

AMSOIL USAC NON-WING SPRINTS STAR IN EASTERN STORM . . . .
PRESENTED BY LEVAN MACHINE & TRUCK EQUIPMENT WITH SIX NIGHTS OF RACING AT SIX DIFFERENT TRACKS OPENING AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY, TUESDAY, JUNE 17

READING, PA MAY 28, 2025 . . . . . . You can hear the Thunder and see the Lightening Tuesday, June 17 to Sunday, June 22 when the 18^th Annual Levan Machine & Truck Equipment USAC Non-Wing Eastern Storm kicks off at the Grandview Speedway on Tuesday night, June 17 when the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series returns to the Hill in Bechtelsville, PA. If you have never seen the USAC Non Wing Sprint National Tour event, it’s a show you do not want to miss.

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Grandview Speedway Hosts NASCAR Modified, Sportsman & Pro 4 Series This Saturday

by MikeMay 27, 2025

USAC NATIONAL SPRINT JESSE HOCKET CLASSIC EASTERN STORM TUESDAY JUNE 17
BRETT KRESSLEY & COLIN COX CONTINUE AS GRANDVIEW POINT LEADERS

BECHTELSVILLE, PA. – Grandview Speedway is prepared and ready for a special three-division card this weekend, as the Pro 4 Racing Series joins the program on Saturday, May 31.

This Saturday night’s show will be a NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series program featuring the T.P. Trailer NASCAR Modifieds, the T.P. Truck Equipment NASCAR Sportsman, along with the Pro 4 Racing Series Four Cylinder stock cars.

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