April 11-12 Schedule of Events

TOLEDO SPEEDWAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS    
7-UP 150--APRIL 11-12, 2014    
ARCA/CRA SUPER SERIES POWERED BY JEG'S    
ARCA MIDWEST TOUR PRESENTED BY SCAG POWER EQUIPMENT    
     
FRIDAY, APRIL 11    
11 a.m. Rig Parking/Pit registration opens
1 p.m. Tech opens
3 p.m. -7 p.m. Open practice
7:30 p.m. Pits close
7:30-9 p.m. Complimentary dinner for Friday pit pass purchasers--Speedway Bar/Grille
  (Additional dinners available for $10 per plate)
   
SATURDAY, APRIL 12
8 a.m. Pit area/Registration/Tech Opens
9:15 a.m. Drivers meeting at Pit Bleachers
10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Front Gates Open; Final practice
1 p.m. Qualifying
2:30 p.m. Pre-race ceremonies/National Anthems
3 p.m. Last Chance race #1--15 laps
  Last Chance race #2-15 laps
  On-track autograph session
  Driver Introduction
  Command to Start Engines:  7-Up representative
  7-Up 150 lap feature (10 minute break at lap 76)
 
 
30 car starting field; 20 through time trials, 6 provisionals (3 per series), 4 from last-chance
race (2 per race).
 
*Pit age is minimum of 12, with minor's release signed by parent(s) at registration.
*Minors not allowed on pit road when cars are on the track.
 
Pit passes
Friday only:  $20
Saturday only:  $35 ARCA member, $40 non-member
2-day:  $45 ARCA member, $50 non-member
 
Front Gate
Admission to Friday's practice is free!
 
Saturday, April 12
Adults are $20 each if purchased before 5 p.m. Friday, April 11
Call the track at 419-727-1100; most major credit cards accepted
All seating is General Admission for this event
Adults:  $25
Children 6-12:  $3
Under 6:  Free
 
No Coolers, No outside beverages permitted
Free parking on track grounds
 
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MARCH 2014 FLAT ROCK/TOLEDO SPEEDWAY BULLETIN (3-24-14)

This is our LAST bulletin of the off-season.  The schedules are posted on the web pages.  Flat Rock track office will open April 8, weather permitting!  Toledo office is open all season.  The new pocket schedules are here!   We’ll get them around in the next few weeks….if you need a bunch before you see us, just give us a call!

TIRES:  No increase in tire prices for 2014 season.  Tires and fuel will be available Monday, April 14 at both tracks.  The tire seminar was very informative….sorry if you missed it.

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TOLEDO 7-UP 150 FOR ARCA/CRA, ARCA MIDWEST TOUR LATE MODELS APRIL 12

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Nice guys do finish first; GC 200 race champion Strickland to run 7-UP 150 at Toledo Speedway

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FULL HOUSE FOR RACER REUNION AT TOLEDO SPEEDWAY BAR & GRILL

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Frank Kimmel and Davey Hamilton Headline Toledo Flat Rock Speedways Press Conference

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REMEMBERING KEITH MATTHEWS

Keith Matthews, age 56, passed away suddenly Tuesday, March 11.  Keith served on the Romulus and Newport Fire Departments for over 20 years. 

Surviving Keith is his son, Tyler.  Tyler resides with his mother, Amy and Tim Moore, Flat Rock Speedway Street Stock driver.  Tyler has been attending the races at Flat Rock for 13 years.

Keith enjoyed hunting and fishing with Tyler.  Visitation will be held Saturday, March 15 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Girrbach-Krasun Funeral Home, 15748 Fort Street, Southgate, MI.  Services will also be held Saturday at 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Tyler and his family.

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