BECHTELSVILLE, Pa. – Practice is over and racing, actual racing, is ready to be run at Grandview Speedway.

The Third Annual VP Racing Fuels Bruce Rogers Memorial Money Maker is set for Saturday, June 20 at Grandview Speedway and it rewards the winner with at least $7,500. The big money event will mark the official start of the 58th consecutive season of stock car racing at the Berks County clay oval.

Every racer that makes the starting field earns $1,000 or more. There may be more money offered before race day.

Rogers, the man who built the third-mile, banked clay track along with his father, was one of the most respected auto racing promoters in the business. He was very well respected by the competitors. During his 55 years of running the popular auto racing facility he was able to bring it to national notoriety. It is one of the most successful short track racing operations in nation and has continued under the operation of members of the Rogers family since he passed away.

Many well-known racing talents have expressed interest in being a part of this event which will kick off the 58th consecutive season of stock car racing at the Bechtelsville oval. In addition to track regulars such as Duane Howard, Jeff Strunk, Craig Von Dohren, Doug Manmiller, Jared Umbenhauer, Colt Harris, Mike Lisowski, Skyler Sherrif, Dan Wasenpacher, and others. There are a number of visitors expected to be part of the action.