CENTER LISLE, NY – A new highlight has been added to the Monster Bash on the Mountain at Thunder Mountain Speedway, set for Friday, October 31 and Saturday, November 1. The NY-Penn IMCA Modifieds will compete in the Ed and Jan Billings Classic, presented by MJH Oil Field Services.

The 30-lap feature will pay $3,016 to win and $225 to start for a 24-car starting field. This event honors the memory of Ed and Jan Billings, founders of the NY-Penn IMCA Series. Since its debut in June 2021, the series has seen steady growth. In addition to founding the series, Ed Billings served as IMCA Eastern Region Director for 16 years and previously directed the now-defunct Empire State IMCA Series.

“Our goal is to bring the affordable, competitive IMCA Modified racing seen in the Midwest to this region,” said Jake Maynard, NY-Penn Series Race Director and current IMCA Eastern Region Director. “The support for the Ed and Jan Billings Classic presented by MJH Oil Field Services reflects the strength of this division and series. With a $3,016 payout to win and $225 to start, this is the richest purse ever for the NY-Penn IMCA Series — and for IMCA Modifieds in this area. I anticipate a field of over 30 cars, with competitors traveling from as far as Michigan.”

Non-qualifiers will receive $100 in tow money, and the event boasts extensive contingency support thanks to numerous sponsors. Highlights include:

• $250 to the team that tows the farthest, courtesy of DirtTrackDigest.com

Rich Powell Designs will award:

• $50 to the halfway leader
• $50 to the last car on the lead lap
• $50 to the Hard Charger
• $50 to the Hard Luck driver

Sean Weldy Truck Repair will award $100 to the fastest qualifier.

The starting lineup for the Ed and Jan Billings Classic will be set by the results of a $300-to-win, 6-lap Cash Dash featuring the top two finishers from each heat. The starting grid for the Dash will be determined by a draw.

Looking Ahead

The 2024 Monster Bash on the Mountain drew the largest car count in the Northeast that weekend, with over 200 cars in attendance and more than $40,000 paid out in cash and contingencies. Higher car counts and increased payouts are expected for the 2nd Annual Monster Bash on the Mountain in 2025.

Friday Night – October 31 Highlights

• $2,000-to-win, 40-lap Hustlin’ the Highway Series for 600cc Modifieds (Eagle Ridge Construction)
• $500-to-win, 20-lap race for J. Gordon Contracting LLC 600cc Winged Sprints ($100 for 10th)
• $1,500-to-win, 40-lap Chad Sindoni Memorial Factory Stocks (Graydon Excavating)
• 30-lap Ed and Jan Billings Classic for NY-Penn IMCA Modifieds (MJH Oil Field Services)

Modifieds and Sportsman will each run two timed hot lap sessions. The fastest driver in each session earns a redraw spot for Saturday, skipping heat races. 71 Speed and Design will present $100 to the fastest time in each session, with an additional $100 wild card awarded. After the program, additional practice will be available for Modifieds and Sportsman teams.

Saturday – November 1 Highlights

• Stafursky Paving Modifieds headline with a 40-lap, $4,000-to-win feature ($450 to start minimum)
• Speed Sport 1 Sportsman 20-lap feature paying $2,000 to win and $225 to start minimum
• Eagle Ridge 600cc Modifieds – 25 laps, $1,000 to win
• Mohawk Valley Vintage Modified Series wraps up the Saturday card

Fans can catch Friday’s preliminary action for free at www.speedsport1.com. Saturday’s feature races will be available via pay-per-view at Dirt Track Digest TV (www.dirtrackdigest.tv).

Speed Sport1 is available on Pluto TV, Freevee (Amazon Prime), Sling, Sports.TV, LocalNow.tv, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and via the Speedsport1 mobile app.

Halloween Fun

Before Friday’s races, kids can enjoy a Candy Crawl through the pits, collecting treats from participating teams. A Halloween costume contest will also be held during intermission. Stay tuned to Thunder Mountain Speedway’s social media for more Halloween-themed announcements.

All divisions will run Hoosier tires per Thunder Mountain weekly rules, with the exception of Factory Stocks, which will compete on DOT tires using home track rules.

• Friday racing starts at 7:00 PM
• Saturday racing begins at 2:00 PM
• Free camping (no hookups) is available all weekend.

Thanks to Our Partners

A special thanks to returning sponsors Stafursky Paving Company, Inc., Speed Sport 1, Graydon Excavating, and Eagle Ridge Construction, and to new 2025 sponsors MJH Oil Fields and J. Gordon Contracting LLC.

Additional support and contingencies come from:
71 Speed and Design, All Star Performance, Billie Jo Fuller, CSC Construction, ERK Steering, the Mallett Family, Power Shed/Windhausen Racing, Promotion Custom Fabrications, Rich Powell Designs, Sean Weldy Truck Repair, Statewide Aqua Store, Taylor Spoonhower, Velocita, and others.

Monster Cash Returns

Spots are still available for Monster Cash at the Monster Bash, at $250 per entry. After the Stafursky Modified feature, the $4,000 winner will draw three finishing positions. Those starting spots win:

• $1,500 – First drawn
• $750 – Second drawn
• $350 – Third drawn

All funds raised go directly back to the racers. To sponsor or purchase a Monster Cash spot, contact Thunder Mountain Speedway at 607.849.7889, email thundermtnspeedway@gmail.com, or reach out to Mike Mallett at mikemallett@dirttrackdigest.com.

Track Location

Thunder Mountain Speedway
91 Hunts Corners Road
Center Lisle, NY
Located about 1 hour south of Syracuse, NY and 30 minutes north of Binghamton, NY.

More info:
🌐 www.thundermtnspeedway.net
📧 thundermtnspeedway@gmail.com
📞 607.849.7889