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ARCA Midwest Tour and ARCA/CRA Super Series Release Entry Forms for 7-UP 150
(March 4, 2014) - Officials from the ARCA Midwest Tour Presented by SCAG Power Equipment and the ARCA/CRA Super Series Powered by JEGS have released their entry forms for the first combination race of the 2014 season between the two series, which will take place on April 12th at Toledo Speedway, located in Toledo, Ohio. Last year’s 7-UP 150 was the first ever combination race between the two series and was immediately labeled a huge success.
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Discount Tire to support ARCA 5-race late model Gold Cup Series in 2014
(TOLEDO, Ohio - March 1, 2014) - The 5-race ARCA Late Model Gold Cup Series will carry the name of Discount Tire as the Title Sponsor for the 2014 season. This is the initial involvement of the national tire retailer on the short track level.
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Longtime ARCA member Rob Durell passes
(TOLEDO, Ohio) - Longtime ARCA member Robert
N. "Rob" Durell, age 50, passed away suddenly on Friday, February 28, 2014. A 1981 graduate of Whitmer High School, Rob was an avid race fan and crew
chief for Randy Cornett and Dave Arnold at Toledo Speedway. Durell helped guide
Cornett to the 1999 ARCA Street Stock championship at Toledo.
FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO SPECIAL EVENT TICKETS ON SALE
(TOLEDO, Ohio - February 28, 2014) - Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway are moving forward with plans for the new racing season, and that includes taking ticket orders for a variety of special events at both tracks. Reserved seating, general admission tickets and children’s tickets (ages 6-12) will be available for selected races.
...ARCA RULE AMENDMENT—February 28, 2014
ARCA STREET STOCK AND ARCA FIGURE 8 DIVISION:
The GM crate engine, part number 19258602, is legal for competition, effective immediately.
The previous part number for this engine, part number 88958602, is no longer available, but is still legal for use.
ARCA FIGURE 8 DIVISION
The front nerf bar height measurement will be maximum 10 inches for all Figure 8 cars. Bar can be no wider than center of tire to center of tire.
Jack Franzil
Chief Inspector
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ARAMARK TO SPONSOR ARCA SPORTSMAN; DIAMOND RACING PRODUCTS BACK FOR JOY FAIR MEMORIAL 100
(Flat Rock, MI and Toledo, OH - February 27, 2014): Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway officials have announced that Aramark Uniform Services has signed on for the title sponsorship of the ARCA Sportsman division the 2014 racing season, while Diamond Racing Products has renewed its sponsorship of the Joy Fair Memorial 100, set for Saturday, May 24 at Flat Rock Speedway.
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BCSN TO AIR 11 FLAT ROCK/TOLEDO EVENTS IN 2014
(Toledo, Ohio - February 25, 2014) - The Buckeye Cable Sports Network (BCSN) will air a total of 11 Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway events for the 2014 racing season.
...FEBRUARY 2014 FLAT ROCK/TOLEDO SPEEDWAY BULLETIN (2-24-14)
This is our 4th bulletin of the off-season. We’ll do one each month through March of 2014. The schedules are posted on the web pages. The winter office for both tracks is at Toledo; 419-727-1100. The bulletins will be posted on the website and sent to our email list; if you are not on the email list, call us at 419-727-1100 or email cwagner@arcaracing.com and we will add your name!
TIRE SEMINAR IS NOW Saturday, March 8; Irish Saunders of Hoosier Tire will be at the Toledo Speedway Bar and Grille to provide information and answer questions for all of our teams. Noon to 3 p.m. Admission is free; we will set up some kind of lunch special for this day…we’ll also do membership registration, pad rentals, ticket sales, etc…..Plan to attend this day—be sure to spread the word---ask Irish the tire questions, fill out your membership form, pay for your pad rentals…….THIS IS THE DAY TO GET THIS STUFF OUT OF THE WAY AND GET READY!
ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES will be the new title sponsor of the ARCA Sportsman division in 2014. Aramark also serves as our track official uniform supplier. Our thanks to Gregg Oberle and his staff for their support.
FACEBOOK AND TWITTER: Like the Facebook page and follow us on Twitter. We will be using both extensively for up to the minute information (like weather issues) and more in 2014! www.facebook.com/toledoflatrock; Twitter @flatrockspeed and @toledospeedway.
THE ANNUAL RACER’S REUNION and MICHIGAN AUTO RACING FAN CLUB MEETING is Saturday, March 15 at Speedway Bar and Grille. It will be followed by the March meeting for the Michigan Auto Racing Fan Club. New times! Reunion is 2-6:30 p.m., MARFC meeting starts at 6:30 p.m.
...REMEMBERING STEVE WINTERHALTER
Former Toledo Speedway driver Steve Winterhalter, age 55,
passed away Tuesday, February 18. Steve
competed in the ARCA Factory Stock division in the car #33 for several seasons.
Steve was self-employed for the past 25 years with his
business Road Warrior, LTD Steering Column Repair.
He is survived by his parents, wife Karen, a daughter, 3
sons, 2 grandchildren and mother-in-law, Sue.
Visitation will be held Sunday, February 23 from 1 p.m.
to 6 p.m.at the Michael W. Pawlak Funeral Home, 1640 Smith Road (at Jackman
Road) in Temperance, MI. Services will
follow at the funeral home at 6 p.m.
2014 Pad Rental Form Posted
2014 FLAT ROCK ENDURO ENTRY IS READY!
The entry form for the 2014 4-race Enduro Series at Flat Rock Speedway has been posted. The rules/entry blank is posted under forms here on the webpage.
The first 250 lap Enduro is set for Saturday, May 17. The track will host Scout Night for that date, with all Scouts in uniform admitted FREE. The MCR Dwarf Cars will pay a visit to "The Rock" as part of the race card, and for the first time, the VROA Modifieds will compete at the speedway.
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THANK YOU FROM THE LINDAHL FAMILY
On behalf of my family, we would like to say "Thank You" to everyone for the thoughts, prayers and cards on the passing of my daughter, Kelley. They all meant so much.
Gary Lindahl
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