Shore Lunch 200 presented by CGS Imaging Up Next on October 8 - Tickets Available Now at NWO/SEM Menards Locations
Shore Lunch 200 presented by CGS Imaging Up Next on October 8 - Tickets Available Now at NWO/SEM Menards Locations
The countdown is on to the final race of the 2022 season at Toledo Speedway and it’s a big one! The ARCA Menards Series makes its return to its home track for the championship-deciding Shore Lunch 200 presented by CGS Imaging this Saturday, October 8. Not only will the ARCA Menards Series determine its 2022 champion – Nick Sanchez leads Daniel Dye by a mere two points – but the ARCA Salenbien Excavating Late Model Sportsman and ARCA The Vault Factory Stocks will see their 2022 season champions crowned as well.
The Shore Lunch 200 presented by CGS Imaging will be the 82nd visit for the ARCA Menards Series at Toledo Speedway dating back to 1963 and it marks the first time since 2011, when Ty Dillon was crowned champion in a race won by Chris Buescher, that the series championship will be decided at its home track. Last year’s ARCA Menards Series race at Toledo Speedway was held in May and was won by current NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff contender and reigning ARCA Menards Series champion Ty Gibbs.
The weekend will kick off on Friday from 5-6 pm ET with the Menards Fan Fest at the Menards store at 1415 E. Alexis Road, just across from the racetrack. Several current ARCA Menards Series drivers are expected to participate in an autograph session, along with race transporters on display and prize giveaways. At 6 pm ET, the Past Champion Celebration will take place at the Toledo Speedway Bar & Grill, with several former ARCA Menards Series champion drivers, car owners, and crew chiefs expected to attend. The public is welcome to attend and can purchase a meal ticket for just $10.
Saturday’s action at Toledo Speedway will get underway with local division practice at 10:30 am ET, followed by ARCA Menards Series practice ay 11:45 am ET. The 25-lap feature for the Factory Stocks is slated for 12:30 pm ET followed by ARCA Menards Series General Tire Pole Qualifying at 1:30 pm ET. The 30-lap Late Model Sportsman feature will follow at 2 pm ET, and after the checkered flag waves on that one fans will be allowed on track for an autograph session with all the drivers in the Shore Lunch 200 presented by CGS Imaging. Pre-race activities will start at 3:30 with the green flag on the 200-lap main event expected shortly after 4 pm ET. The complete event schedule can be found here.
Advance discount tickets are available at several northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan Menards stores for just $20, a savings of $10 per adult general admission ticket.
(Photo credit - Toledo Blade)
