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Thunderhill Raceway Thunder Stock represented in Lytle Parade

Anthony Gordon and the Screen Pro Graphics folks showed off the #18 Thunder Stock in the Gabe Garcia Homecoming Parade on Wednesday evening in Lytle, TX. Gabe Garcia is a finalist in the nationally televised Nashville Star TV show. Representatives from Nashville Star (Nashville, TN) and WOAI-TV (San Antonio) taped scenes from the parade and the concert. TSZ members are encouraged to show their continued support of Gabe by voting for him after the finals that will be aired on Monday night, July 28, at 8:00 p.m. on NBC.

Photo by Debbie Williams

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ASCS Sooner Region Tries KSP-Cowtown Double Again

Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (July 21, 2008) – The American Bank of Oklahoma tried the unprecedented KSP-Cowtown double a moth ago, only to have Mother Nature intervene on the Cowtown leg of the double.

ASCS Sooner Region

ASCS Speedweek Round Four at Devil's Bowl is All Wright!

Lonnie Wheatley, MESQUITE, Texas (July 17, 2008) – The 16th Annual Toyota Tundra ASCS Sizzlin' Summer Speedweek has been quite the roller coaster ride thus far for four-time and reigning O'Reilly American Sprint Cars on Tour National champion Gary Wright.

American Sprint Cars on Tour

Watson Wins ASCS Gulf South Feature at GTRP

Lonnie Wheatley, BEAUMONT, Texas (July 18, 2008) – Gary Watson made the most of racing in front of his hometown crowd by dashing to victory lane in Friday night's 25-lap American Sprint Car Series Gulf South Region feature event at Golden Triangle Raceway Park.

ASCS Gulf South Series

Bryant Wrestles Gator for First ASCS Gulf South Win

Lonnie Wheatley, WILLIS, Texas (July 19, 2008) – Tommy Bryant snared his first career American Sprint Car Series Gulf South Region feature victory by wiring the field in Saturday night's 25-lap main event at the Gator Motorplex.

ASCS Gulf South Series

Race for a Cure Night @ I-37 Raceway 7/18/08

Pleasanton, Tx.,(July 18th, 2008) After a scheduled weekend off, racing resumed Friday night on the 1/4 mile semi-banked clay oval just south of San Antonio. The night's activities were presented by the American Cancer Society, and the Race for a Cure program.

I-37 Raceway

Bicycle Gieaway Night @ Texana Raceway Park, 7/19/08

Edna, Tx., (July 19th, 2008) A full night of racing at Texana Raceway Park's 1/4 black gumbo track, with all six regular classes in competition. The evening's event's featured the Modifieds, Limited Modifieds, Super Stocks, Hot Stock Trucks, Bombers, Texana Classic Dwarf Cars , and Mini Stocks, under a full moon.

Texana Raceway

ASCS Gulf South Set for Texas Weekend Double Dip

Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (July 15, 2008) – The American Sprint Car Series Gulf South Region is set to squeeze in more weekend of racing action before taking several weeks off for Knoxville festivities.

ASCS Gulf South Series

16th Annual Toyota Tundra ASCS Speedweek Resumes Thursday at Devil's Bowl

Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (July 15, 2008) – With the opening three rounds of the 16th Annual Toyota Tundra ASCS Sizzlin' Summer Speedweek in the books, the points landscape for the O'Reilly American Sprint Cars on Tour National series has already changed dramatically.

American Sprint Cars on Tour

Clean Sweep for Team Waller

I wish everyone could have been there because we totally checked out on them winning the heat race from the pole position.

Point leaders tackle tough challenges at Thunderhill Raceway

KYLE, TX (July 14, 2008) – Saturday night’s racing action at Thunderhill Raceway (THR) presented some tough challenges to the current point leaders in the local classes – namely, Cary Stapp in the ASA A-Line Super Stocks, Carolyn Aramendia in the Grand Stocks and Joey Tschoerner in the Thunder Stocks.

Thunderhill Raceway

Texan Gary Wright Back on Track with ASCS Speedweek Win at I-30

Lonnie Wheatley, LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (July 12, 2008) – Just one night after surrendering the O'Reilly American Sprint Cars on Tour National points lead, Gary Wright rebounded in strong fashion by racing to victory lane in Round Two of the 16th Annual ASCS Sizzlin' Summer Speedweek at I-30 Speedway on Saturday night.

American Sprint Cars on Tour

Whiteaker makes last corner pass to take TRP Modified checkers

Edna, Tx., (July 12th, 2008) Texana Raceway Park hosted another bonus money show Saturday night on the 1/4 mile, paper-clip shaped, black gumbo track. Cabin Creek Design, R4J Inc., Computer Kops, Dr. David Meredith and a couple anonymous sponsors put extra money on the line not only in the featured Modified and Limited Modified classes, but for the Mini Stock and Bomber classes as well.

Texana Raceway

Gohn Over ASCS Gulf South at 105 Speedway

Lonnie Wheatley, CLEVELAND, Texas (July 5, 2008) – After sitting through two nights of rain, Bryn Gohn made the journey from Florida to south Texas worthwhile with a dramatic $2,000 triumph in Saturday night's 25-lap American Sprint Car Series Gulf South Region feature at 105 Speedway.

ASCS Gulf South Series

Dinsmore, Helms, Danielson grab big payday @ Firecracker 3000

Pleasanton, Tx., (July 5th, 2008) I-37 Raceway celebrated the Independence Day weekend with inaugural Firecracker 3000, sponsored by Douglas Glass, Sundowner RV, Boerne Physical Therapy Institute, C-D Electric, Matco Tools and Custom Control Modules. The special event paid $1,000 to each of the winners in the IMCA Modified, IMCA Southern Sportmod and Pure Stock classes.

I-37 Raceway

Shives Swipes big bucks @ Run for the Money 3

Grand Prairie, Tx., (July 4th, 2008) As part of a big Independence Day racing weekend, Grand Prairie hosted the "Run for the Money 3" part of a series of bonus money races on the 1/4 mile semi-banked 1/4 mile. This weeks incentive was $1,500 to win for the unsanctioned Modifieds feature winner, along with a Dash for Cash pitting the eight top finishers from heat action for $250 From Cox Conservation.

Grand Prairie Speedway

Jupe Grabs IMCA Southern Sportmod Regional, Kirkpatrick King in Modifieds

Kennedale, Tx., (July 3rd, 2008) Independence Day weekend kicked off Thursday night at Kennedale Speedway Park on the semi- banked 1/4 mile clay oval with the third in a series of IMCA Regional Southern Sportmod races, plus the regular classes and capped off with a fireworks show to complete the evening's event.

Kennedale Speedway Park

An Independece Day Honor - Marines awarded for heroism

AT-TAQADDUM, Iraq – Two Marines were awarded Navy and Marine Corps Medals here July 1, for their heroic efforts during a building fire at Forward Operating Base al-Qaim in January, 2007.

Cary Stapp sizzles on a hot summer night at Thunderhill Raceway

KYLE, TX (June 30, 2008) – After spending a hot day in the pits, Cary Stapp (San Marcos, TX) turned up the heat on the track this past Saturday night – taking on some tough challenges during the 40-lap ASA A-Line Super Stock feature race at Thunderhill Raceway.

Thunderhill Raceway

ASCS Gulf South Set for July 4th Texas Triple-header Weekend of Speed!

Lonnie Wheatley, TULSA, Okla. (June 30, 2008) – There will plenty of cash up for grabs as the American Sprint Car Series Gulf South Region embarks upon three nights of racing action with the July 4th "Weekend of Speed".

ASCS Gulf South Series

Points competition heats up at Thunderhill Raceway

KYLE, TX (June 29, 2008) – Fans were treated to impressive show for the Texas Roadhouse Night at the Races at Thunderhill Raceway (THR) on Saturday – including plenty of close, wheel-to-wheel action by the local drivers.

Thunderhill Raceway

Upcoming Events

SEPT 1 RACES CANCELLED DUE TO WET GROUNDS

Thunderhill Raceway

Saturday, July 26

- TSRS Late Models
- Texas Pro Sedans
- A-Line Super Stocks
- Thunder Stocks
- Grand Stocks
- JRA Bike Races
- NasKarts

Thunderhill Raceway Website

---------------------------- Houston Motorsports Park

Saturday, Aug 2

- ASA Pro Late Models
- Pro Modifieds
- Pro Trucks
- Pro Stocks
- Legends and Bandoleros

Houston Motorsports Park Website

---------------------------- Corpus Christi Speedway

Saturday, July 26

- Texas Pro Trucks 100
- Texas True Stock
- Super Streets
- Texas Thunder
- Dwarf Cars

Corpus Christi Speedway Website

---------------------------- Red River Speedway

Saturday, July 26

- Chargers
- Mod 4
- Hornets
- Thunderstocks
- Legends

Red River Speedway Website

---------------------------- I-37 Raceway

Friday, July 25

- Pure Stocks
- Street Stocks
- Super Stocks
- IMCA Sport Mods
- IMCA Modifieds

I-37 Raceway Website

---------------------------- South Texas Speedway

Saturday, July 26

- IMCA SportMods
- Hobby Stocks
- Pure Stocks
- Bombers
- GoKarts

South Texas Speedway Website

---------------------------- Rio Grande Speedway

Saturday, Aug 2

- Modifieds
- Limited Mods
- Pure Stock
- Thunders
- Go Karts
- Powder Puff

Rio Grande Speedway Website

---------------------------- Texas Thunder Speedway

Saturday, July 26

- IMCA Modifieds
- IMCA Stock Cars
- IMCA SportMods
- Street Stocks
- Twisters
- Teen Mini Stock
- Powder Puff

Texas Thunder Speedway Website

---------------------------- Texana Raceway Park

Saturday, Aug 2

- Modifieds
- Limited Mods
- Mini Stocks
- Bombers
- Super Stocks
- Dwarf Cars

Texana Raceway Park Website

---------------------------- Texoma Motor Speedway

Friday July 25
- Kid Karts
- Cadets
- Champ Karts
- Modified Go Karts
- World Forumla Karts
- National Winged Outlaw Karts
- Pro Karts
- UAS (RWYB)
- 500CC Outlaws

Saturday July 26
- Figure 8 Race
- 600 Sprints
- Mod-4
- Mini Stocks
- Stock Cars
- IMCA Sport Mods

Texoma Motor Speedway Website

---------------------------- Gator Motorplex

Saturday, July 26

- Sprint Cars
- Modifieds
- Limited Mods
- Hobby Stocks
- Pure Stocks

Gator Motorplex Website

Area Test and Tune Dates

Houston Motorsports Park

Open Test and Tune every Friday night
6 p.m. until midnight

All Classes Welcome

$50 per car and driver
$10 per additional adult male
$5 kids 6-12

Houston Motorsports Park Website

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Thunder Hill Raceway
Test and Tune Dates

Car/Driver Pit Pass $20
All other Pit Passes $10
Grandstand free

Open practice sessions will normally be held on Friday evenings but only if a race is scheduled for that Saturday.

Thunder Hill Raceway Website

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