Toledo Speedway

This is the third of our monthly off-season bulletins.  It will be posted here on the webpages and emailed to our members who have provided email addresses. 

If you would like to be added to that list, email your address to Sherry at smiller@arcaracing.com.  These bulletins will not be mailed. Please direct any calls to the Toledo office during the winter months; the Flat Rock office is closed.  The Toledo phone number is 419-727-1100.

SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENT:  At Flat Rock May 12, we will celebrate the 50^th Anniversary of Figure 8 Racing at the track with a 50 lap Figure 8 feature.  The 4 Cylinder race will not take place that night, but have been added to the Aug. 11 show.  May 12 is also Autograph Night, with LM, F8, SS.   

DIVISION SPONSORS:  Parts Galore returns as the Figure 8 class sponsor at both tracks and will sponsor the 50^th Anniversary show May 12; DTS Drive Train Specialists returns as FR Street Stock division sponsor; negotiations continue with other sponsors at this time. 

GLASS CITY 200:  Great Lakes Helicopter will return as sponsor of the event. 

 FLAT ROCK LATE MODELS:  A 2-tire “management” program will be put in place for several weekly events this year.  This program will rely on you the racer----all tires will be purchased from ARCA, all tires will be scanned, and it is up to you to have 2 of those tires on for the selected event.  ARCA reserves right to check any and all tires at any time.  No extra rims, no dismounting of tires will be necessary.  Penalty for infraction will be loss of points and money for that race and a suspension of a minimum of five (5) races.  All the details will be rolled out next month.

 4 CYLINDER DIVISION:  We will now allow drivers from other classes to compete in this division. You will be required to run the raceceivers or scanners in 2012.  The raceceivers may be purchased from the track after March 1. 

1099 FORMS:  Will go out this week.   If you have a correction, call the ARCA office immediately at 734-847-6726. 

MINORS RELEASES, ETC:  For 2012, BOTH parents and/or guardians will be required to sign the minor’s release waiver.  15 year olds will also now be permitted to compete in the Sportsman class, as well as SS, F8, 4 Cylinder and Enduro.  ALL drivers younger than 16 will have a set of requirements to meet, which is outlined below:  Personal meeting with ARCA officials; background profile/resume, private on-track test session with observers on hand, restrictive/probationary status for designated period of time.  Please contact the track if you have a driver under the age of 16 that will be competing next season. 

OUTSTANDING BALANCES DUE:  Any balances due to ARCA, Flat Rock and/or Toledo, must be paid before a 2012 license is issued or a pit pass is sold to you.  Contact Scott if you have questions. 

2012 BANQUET:  The date is Friday, November 9 at Crystal Gardens. MEMBERSHIPS:  The excess medical amount is now $500,000, up from $300,000 in 2011.  There is no cost increase in memberships for 2012.  Memberships have been mailed to 2011 driver/owner list.  IF you need a membership earlier, call Sherry at 734-847-6726. 

TRANSPONDERS:  In the past year, we have had more problems with transponders coming off of cars and then getting destroyed.  In 2012, a fee will be charged when a unit comes off a car that has not been in an accident that would have caused it to fall off.  We have had to stop races to pick them up off the track, etc.  The new units are $400 each……simply, be sure your transponder is secured! 

Flat Rock will have open practice Saturday, April 21.  The first race is Saturday, April 28 with Figure 8’s, Street Stocks, 4 Cylinders and a 250 lap Enduro race.  The Late Models will have their first race of the season May 5.  The CRA Super Series will visit Flat Rock Saturday, September 8. 

Toledo:  Open practice is Sunday, April 22; Toledo opens with a Twin 100’s show Sunday, April 29 with the CRA Super Series and the ARCA Late Model Gold Cup.  There will be an open practice Saturday, April 28.  The first weekly show is Friday, May 4.

 LATE MODEL GOLD CUP:  Sunday, April 29-Toledo; Saturday, June 23-Flat Rock; Friday, July 6-Toledo; Saturday, July 28, Stan Yee 150, Flat Rock; Friday, August 17-Toledo, in conjunction with the Main Event Racing Series.  Kevin Jaycox has purchased the Main Event and has adopted the Alliance body measurements.  More details on August 17 will be available at a later date. 

ENDURO ENTRIES:  were mailed out this week.  The entry will also be posted on the webpages under FORMS. 

PAD RENTALS:  Information for 2012 pad rentals will be posted in mid-February…watch the webpages for the details. 

SAFETY EQUIPMENT REMINDERS:   The 2012 season is the final year for helmets dated Snell 2000.  A reminder that the dating on seat belts is 3 years maximum (to the month); check all your equipment--driver’s suit, too! 

CAR NUMBERS:  At the short track level, we no longer require an owner’s membership to hold a car number.  We will hold your number from 2011 for the first 2 weeks of the season.  If you have an issue, need a new number or are changing your number, call Scott at the Toledo office.   

Speedway Bar and Grille Dates to Remember!Sunday, Feb. 5:  Super Bowl party—doors open at 4, bring a dish to pass!Saturday, Feb. 18:  ARCA 200 partySunday, Feb. 26:  Daytona 500 party (we had almost 300 people last year!)  Track rentals, pad rentals, tickets and more given away, raffles, more prizes!  Make your plans NOW.Saturday, March 17:  Racer’s Reunion from Noon to 5, Michigan Auto Racing Fan Club meeting at 6:30, followed by St. Patrick’s Day Party (which is really all day long!) 

Next bulletin goes out in late February…..thanks, think spring and sunshine!