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Saturday, August 14 - Cruisin' for Courtney Night!
Join us for a very special night of Thunder Racing action as Raceway Staff, drivers and fans pay tribute to our Racin’ Angels:
Courtney Lynn Rummell
and
Heather Sue Miller
Thunder Valley Raceway gates will open Saturday, August 14 at 5 PM, with racing beginning at 7 PM. Additional details are available at www.thundervalleyraceway.com.
All those in attendance will have the opportunity to win any one of the following items via our Chinese auction. ALL proceeds raised will be presented to Heather’s Haven on behalf of all of the wonderful people affiliated with Thunder Valley Raceway and in the names of Courtney and Heather.
- Doug Glessner Late Model door panel shown above (Doug will race this door prior with the winning ticket being announced from Late Model victory lane)
Bo Feathers Late Model door panel commemorating his 2008 Winchester Speedway track Championship. Door is autographed by Pittsburgh Steelers’ Charlie Batch, Dennis Dixon, and Rashard Mendenhall. (Courtesy Of Dietz Performance Engines and T&A Racegraphix)
- Two passes to Waldemeer and Water World! Located in Erie, Pa, W&WW is known as one of the premier water parks/resorts in the Northeast! (Courtesy Of Battery Warehouse of Bedford/Matt Custer Racing)
- Steve Everhart autographed Imler’s Poultry Late Model door panel
- $25 gift card to the NASCAR.com Superstore
- Harley-Davidson t-shirt
- T-shirt featuring the Charlie Swartz wedge Late Model
- Membership to the Pittsburgh Circle Crack Club
- Plus more!
Come out and be a part of an exciting night of Thunder racing action and join us welcoming back Courtney’s parents, Jim and Anita Rummell along with Courtney’s sister Cara. We also will welcome Heather’s Parents, Wendy, and “Meach” Miller along with Heather’s sister Hannah.
Victory Lane Trophies are courtesy of John Fadley and his family of Frostburg, Md, to be presented by Cara Rummell and Hannah Miller.
Special thanks to Cara Cornell, Joan Saylor, and the rest of our gracious Thunder volunteers
Fun Prizes for Car Show
1. Best for Drive-In Movie Cheaters - The car that can sucessfully hide the most people sneaking into the drive-in.
2. Best for Parking With Your Sweetheart - Enough said.
3. Best Girl Magnet - While at your favorite hang-out.
4. Best Dragster Wanna-Be - What you'ld like to try at the Pittsburgh Raceway Park drags.
5. Should Have Been in American Grafitti - Any pre-1962 vehicle that fits the movie's theme will qualify.
6. Best Smokey Smoker - The car that MIGHT outrun PA State Troopers John Matchik and John Haydu, both Windber HS grads.
7. Baddest Rat Rod - The one the Pittsburgh Drifters Car Club wants in their club.
8 - 22. Coolest GM, Coolest Ford/Lincoln, and Coolest Mopar Vehicles - In each of five categories [Pre-1950's; 1950's; 1960's; 1970's; and 1980's or later]
23. Coolest Domestic (GM, Ford, Mopar) Tuner
24. Coolest Import (Toyota, Honda, Bentley, whatever) Tuner
25. Coolest Modified Muscle Car
26. Best Original - Looks just like it did off the showroom floor.
27. Shedlow's Speedshop Tin Injun (Pontiac) of the Year
28. Baddest 'Vette
MMD Motorcycle Show Announcement
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MMD Car Show Announcement
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Rosebud Saves Coal Heritage Center!
March 8, 2010 – Rosebud Mining Company has purchased the Windber Coal Heritage Center for $250,000, It will result in an innovative partnership that will use the 31-year-old firm's resources, insights and connections to keep alive the history of the region's miners and the story of the Quecreek rescue.
Rosebud Mining Company has insights about coal that the Progress Fund never had. This is an incredible turn-of-events that will keep the museum in Windber, and deepen its connection to coal through its association with Rosebud Mining Company.
1900 Windber Era Gallery Launched
October 26, 2009 -
The 1900 Windber Era Gallery has been added to the site for your viewing enjoyment.
Individual pages of the 109 year old newspaper may be viewed in the gallery, and complete copies may be purchased in the Gift Shop in either digital or newspaper formats.
[The ECHF is also working on digitizing the 75th anniversary copy of the Windber Era. Look for it to be available in a few months.]
Thank you to our Miners' Memorial Day Sponsors & Donors!
The Eureka Coal Heritage Foundation expresses its most sincere appreciation to all the sponsors, volunteers, and participants who helped make this year's Miners' Memorial Day Weekend a rousing success. The funding for all events, entertainment and support activities comes from donations of local organizations and individuals. Their continued generosity, especially in these trying economic times, speak highly of their willingness to help commemorate the heritage of the area.
ECHF Launches New Website
Windber, PA - February 1, 2009
The Eureka Coal Heritage Foundation has announced the launch of a new website on February 1. ECHF, a Windber-based non-profit organization dedicated to historical preservation, presents the new website both as an informational resource and a way to expand the reach of its annual Miners' Memorial Day Festival.
