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DOERING, LANDIS 2005, 2006 GLASS CITY 200 WINNERS; FAMOUS SIMKO-ST DENIS FEUD MAKES NEWS WORLD-WID
Both the 2005 and 2006 Glass City 200 races will go down in history, but for different reasons. John Doering Jr. captured the rain-shortened race in 2005, the first Glass City race to ever be cut back by the elements. And, 2006, well, who could forget? Michael Simko took off running and put a flying drop-kick on the windshield of Don St. Denis during a red flag, St. Denis scrambled from his car and the duo squared off in the infield! The incident drew world-wide attention and made news for several weeks. To their credit, both drivers have moved on and have raced against each other. In fact, both drivers are expected to be at this year’s race this Saturday.
...FLAT ROCK and TOLEDO SPEEDWAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
TOLEDO SPEEDWAY
Final car show of the season!
Tuesday, Sept. 24: Placer’s Car Club Classic Car Cruisin’
*Cash prizes, 50/50 drawing, food and beverages available!
*Note: Time change! 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. FREE admission!
**FINAL RACE SAT. SEPT. 28 AT TOLEDO!
GREAT LAKES HELICOPTER GLASS CITY 200
Presented by Francis Engineering, Woodville Auto Finance, Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn Express
200 LAPS—LATE MODELS
Plus Sportsman and X Car Invitationals—5 p.m. is race time!
Tickets now on sale!!!
FRIDAY, SEPT. 27—OPTIONAL PRACTICE SESSION, RIG PARKING, TIRE SALES, LIMITED TECH
Pits: 2 p.m. Practice: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
*Complimentary dinner to all Friday pit pass purchasers at Bar/Grille after practice, courtesy of Francis Engineering
LIVE BAND! Distant Cousinz plays at 9 p.m.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 28: Pits: 9:30 a.m. Drivers meeting: 11:30 a.m. Practice: 12:15 p.m.
Time trials: 3 p.m. Racing: 5 p.m.
Pits: $50 for 2-day pit pass, $40 Saturday only; $20 Friday only
Grandstands: Reserved-$25 advance, $27 day of race
General admission: $25, children 6-12 are $3, under 6-Free
FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY—FINAL RACE IS SAT. OCT. 5
Sat. Oct. 5: 300 lap Enduro championship race!
Pits: 3:30
Front gates: 5 p.m.
Practice: 5 (Enduro cars will practice/qualify at same time—LeMans style)
Race: 6 p.m.
Pits
ARCA members $20
All Non-members: $30
Minimum age for pits is 12, with minor’s release signed by parent(s) at registration (must be with minor).
Admission: $12 adults, children 6-12 are $3, under 6 is free.
Sun. Oct. 6: Flat Rock Historical Society Flea Market
7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Free admission to grounds; no pets
For space rental information, please call 734-782-5220
Both Tracks: FREE parking on track grounds; all concession items are priced from .50 to $3.50. Beer is available ($4-4.50);
Flat Rock Speedway is located on Telegraph Road, just 5 minutes from I-75 or I-275. The track phone number is 734-782-2480. Log onto www.flatrockspeedway.com for further information, or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/toledoflatrock or follow us on Twitter @flatrockspeed.
Toledo Speedway is located on Benore Road at the I-75/Alexis Road exit (behind Meijer store). The track phone number is 419-727-1100. Log onto www.toledospeedway.com for further information, or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/toledoflatrock or follow us on Twitter @toledospeedway.
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HISTORIC FEAT IN SHORT TRACK RACING AS SAUVE WINS 3 CONSECUTIVE GLASS CITY RACES!
While the Glass City 200 has been filled with prestige and notoriety over its 24 events, there is 1 accomplishment that ranks up near the top of all short track racing. In the years 2002, 2003 and 2004, Saginaw, MI driver Steve Sauve became the second driver to win three Glass City 200 races. What’s even more incredible is that the Michigan Motorsports Hall of Fame member did it 3 years in a row!
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JOE RUTTMAN NAMED GRAND MARSHAL FOR SILVER ANNIVERSARY GLASS CITY 200
As a kid growing up around the sport of auto racing, Joe Ruttman was prepared to become a race car driver from the start. His older brother, Troy, was the 1952 Indianapolis 500 winner, and his father Ralph and brother Jim were also racers. Joe actually ran a pair of NASCAR races at the Riverside, CA road course as a teenager in 1963.
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HANLEY COMES BACK TO WIN 2001 GLASS CITY
After ending last year’s race on a sour note, Canadian superstar Jr. Hanley returned to Toledo Speedway in 2001 with his sights on only 1 goal—the win in the Glass City 200. Hanley tangled with teammate Tim Felver with 8 laps to go in the 2000 event, but he was not to be denied on this day…..
...Current Entry and Lap Sponsors, September 19, 2013
TOLEDO’S ¼ MILE TRACK GETS FACELIFT; SPEED51.COM, BCSN TO COVER GLASS CITY
(TOLEDO, Ohio - September 19, 2013) - Preparations continue as the Saturday, September 28 25th Anniversary of the Great Lakes Helicopter Glass City 200 presented by Francis Engineering, Woodville Auto Finance, Hampton Inn and Holiday Inn Express nears. The 200 lap outlaw-bodied Late Model invitational is set for Saturday, September 28 at Toledo Speedway.
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TIM ICE TURNS THE TABLES FOR 2000 GLASS CITY WIN
After a second place finish and losing the lead with just 10 laps to go in the 1999 revival of the Glass City 200, Tim Ice was determined to get to the Winner’s Circle. Ice made a name for himself in the early 1990’s at the track in the “Iceman” Series, named after Tim by virtue of his 10 wins at the track and 2 championships. As the laps wound down, Ice was sitting in third place. But, it’s not over until the checkered flag flies….
...JACK-VARNEY JR.-THIEL ADD NAMES TO GLASS CITY 200 ENTRY LIST
(TOLEDO, Ohio - September 17, 2013) - Butler, IN driver and most recent Toledo Late Model winner Brent Jack has filed his entry for the 25th Anniversary of the Great Lakes Helicopter Glass City 200 presented by Francis Engineering, Woodville Auto Finance, Hampton Inn and Holiday Inn Express. The 200 lap outlaw-bodied Late Model invitational is set for Saturday, September 28 at Toledo Speedway.
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GLASS CITY 200 RETURNS IN 1999! FELVER BEATS STELLAR FIELD
In January of 1999, ARCA President Ron Drager and his business partner, Roy Mott, purchased Toledo Speedway from Sonny Adams. And with the new season looming, it was time to revive a race that became known for its competition and excitement…the Glass City 200.
...LAP MONEY SPONSORSHIP, RESERVED TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE FOR GLASS CITY 200!
Toledo, Ohio—September 17, 2013: Preparations continue as the 25th Anniversary of the Great Lakes Helicopter Glass City 200 nears! Lap money sponsorship at just $10 per lap will go to the leader of each lap in the 200 lap race. And, some reserved seat tickets still remain for the season-ending event, set for Saturday, September 28. The race is being co-sponsored by Francis Engineering, Woodville Auto Finance, Hampton Inn and Holiday Inn Express.
The lap money sponsorship list will be posted on the track’s webpage. Sponsors will also get public address mentions during the event and a listing will appear in the track’s special souvenir program for this race.
Reserved seat tickets feature seating in the center grandstand, directly behind the start-finish line. The seats have backrests attached with additional leg room in the section.
To purchase lap money or tickets, call the track office today at 419-727-1100.
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Belott leads early testers for Glass City 200
(TOLEDO, Ohio – Sept. 16, 2013) – The Great Lakes Helicopter Glass City 200 is less than two weeks away and teams are starting to hit the high-banked, half-mile track at Toledo Speedway to test their cars and get their right setups ready for the fall classic.
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