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JACK GRABS MILLER LITE 100 TOLEDO VICTORY; HANTZ, WHISMAN, O’LEARY SEASON CHAMPS
(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 16, 2013) - Brent Jack scored the victory in the Miller Lite 100 for the ARCA Glass City Gold Cup/Main Event Late Model Series feature Friday night at Toledo Speedway. Scott Hantz, by virtue of his second place run, captured the 2013 Gold Cup championship, while Dennis Whisman and Tommy O’Leary secured the track championships in their respective classes. NASCAR Talladega 500 winner David Ragan greeted fans prior to the beginning of the race card.
The 100 lap Late Model contest with filled with attrition as just 9 cars finished the event. Despite that number, a great battle up front for the lead kept things exciting for a better part of the race. Harold Fair Jr. led the first 4 laps, until Jake Francis grabbed the top spot after a lap 5 restart. Brent Jack had a fuel leak and that sent 6 cars sliding and spinning down the backchute. Jack pitted and rejoined the field. Jake sped away, but a lap 13 red stopped the action when Jeff Ganus had his car catch fire going down the backstretch. Jeff would return to the race late in the event. Scott Hantz, the fast qualifier at 15:008 for the 24 car field, took the point on lap 27 from Francis. On lap 29, Fair darted down pit road with overheating woes.
...CAR OWNER BOB WARD PASSES AWAY
Bob Ward of Romulus, MI passed away last evening after being hospitalized earlier in the week. Bob was 78 years old. He was affectionately known as “Grumpy” by all his friends.
A car owner for over 40 years, Bob fielded Late Models for many, many drivers, which carried his # 6. He was a superb fabricator and worked on race cars out of his shop at his home. Despite being confined to a wheelchair in the past years, Bob never stopped helping racers and was a fixture at both Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways.
He is survived by his wife, Lela, son Jim and daughters Linda and Elizabeth. He was preceded in death by another son, Bobby.
Visitation will be held at the Crane Funeral Home, 36885 Goddard Road (734-941-9200) in Romulus on Monday, August 19 from Noon to 8:30 p.m. Services will be held at the funeral home Tuesday, August 20 at 11 a.m.
...LATE MODEL DOUBLE-HEADER WEEKEND, 2 CUP DRIVERS TO SIGN AUTOGRAPHS AT TOLEDO, FLAT ROCK
(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 14, 2013) - A big weekend of racing is in the works as both Toledo and Flat Rock Speedways will host Late Model racing and a pair of NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers will sign autographs. Talladega 500 winner David Ragan will be at Toledo Friday night, August 16, while David Stremme will greet fans Saturday, August 17 at Flat Rock.
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ARCA GOLD CUP, MAIN EVENT LATE MODELS TEAM FOR MILLER LITE 100
(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 13, 2013) - Who will drink from the Miller Lite glass (like Brad Keselowski’s championship glass!) and take home the Gold Cup and $2500 Friday night at Toledo Speedway???
Race fans will see the some of the top Late Model drivers in the area as the ARCA Glass City Gold Cup Series and the Main Event Late Model Series will combine forces to compete in the Miller Lite 100 Friday night, August 16 at Toledo Speedway.
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FASTIME RACING ENGINES AND PARTS TO AWARD BONUS AT FLAT ROCK AUG. 31
(Flat Rock, Michigan - August 13, 2013) - Fastime Racing Engines and Parts will award a gift certificate to a driver at Flat Rock Speedway as part of the Season Championship event Saturday, August 31.
...FLAT ROCK and TOLEDO SPEEDWAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Friday, August 16-Toledo Saturday, August 17-Flat
TOLEDO SPEEDWAY
Tuesday, August 13: Placer’s Car Club Classic Car Cruisin’
1st, 2nd and 3rd Tuesdays of each month!
6 p.m. to 8 p.m. FREE admission!
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16
MEET NASCAR TALLADEGA 500 WINNER DRIVER DAVID RAGAN!
(Ragan Autograph session approximately 6:30-7:30 p.m.)
Miller Lite 100-ARCA Glass City Gold Cup Late Models/Main Event Late Model Series-100 lap feature race!
Plus ARCA Parts Galore Figure 8 and R & M Recycling X Car Season Championships
Pits
All Late Model team members: $30 each
Others: $20 ARCA member, $30 non-member. Minimum age for pits is 12, with minor’s release signed by parent(s) at registration (must be with minor).
Grandstands
Adults-$ 20 each
Children 6-12 are $3 each, under 6-free
Pit area: 2 p.m.
Front gates: 4:30 p.m.
Practice: 4:30 p.m.
Time trials: 6:30 p.m.
Racing: 7:30 p.m.
FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY—SATURDAY, AUGUST 17
MEET NASCAR DRIVER DAVID STREMME!
(Stremme Autograph session approximately 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.)
7-UP 125—ARCA/CRA Super Series Late Models
Plus Parts Galore Figure 8’s and DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stocks
Pits
ALL ARCA/CRA Late Model teams: $30
ARCA members for Figure 8, Street Stock teams: $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).
Grandstands
Adults: $20
Children 6-12 are $3, under 6-free
Pits
Pit gate: 12:30—ARCA/CRA teams
Pit gate: 2:30—Figure 8 and Street Stock teams
Front gates: 3 p.m.
Practice: 3 p.m. (CRA), 3:30 for Street Stocks, F8, then 1 more rotation for all 3 classes.
Time trials: 5:30
Racing: 7 p.m.
Both Tracks: FREE parking on track grounds; all concession items are priced from .50 to $3.50. Beer is available ($4-4.50); Happy hour-$3-16 ounce drafts, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Toledo, 5:30 to 6:30 at Flat Rock.
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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PHIL BOZELL CAPTURES JOY FAIR MEMORIAL-STAN YEE MEMORIAL 150
(FLAT
ROCK, Michigan - August 10, 2013) - Phil
Bozell, making his first-ever start at Flat Rock Speedway, nosed by Harold Fair
Jr. with 10 laps to go, setting up another incredible finish as 4 cars
resembling a 4 car dash battled to the wire in the Joy Fair Memorial-Stan Yee
Memorial 150, sponsored by Moran Chevrolet and Diamond Racing Products. Bozell had enough to nip Terry
Senneker, Fair Jr. and Dennis Strickland to win the event, which saw the first
83 laps run without a yellow flag.
As was the case in the 2012 edition of this race, which saw Mike Root pass 2 cars on the high side in the closing laps, this story cannot properly describe this 150 lap classic. It’s very simple—ask anyone that witnessed this race, which was leg number 5 of the Glass City Gold Cup Series.
Members of the Fair and Yee family presented the Gold Cups and trophy to Phil in the Sun Drop Winners Circle. A large crowd turned out to fill the Joy Fair Grandstand and witnessed tremendous competition, as 42 cars were on hand for the prestigious race, which has become one of the “can’t miss” Late Model races in the area.
The Fair Memorial, which was originally scheduled for 100
laps, was rained out June 22 and again July 6.
The Yee Memorial fell victim to rain July 27, and with the 2013 schedule
winding down, the 2 Memorial events were reset and combined into 1 race for
Saturday, honoring Joy Fair and Stan Yee Sr.
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42 LATE MODELS AT FLAT ROCK! AND SUNSHINE!
There are 42 Late Models in the pits and practice has begun for tonight's Joy Fair Memorial-Stan Yee Memorial 150 at Flat Rock Speedway!
The Figure 8's and Sportsman are arriving now. And it looks like no rain!
It's the biggest show of the season--see you tonight!
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RACERS PROVIDE GREAT FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT ON TOLEDO’S ALL 8 NIGHT
(TOLEDO, OHIO - August 8, 2013) - Toledo Speedway played host to a special Thursday night show, featuring all activities on the Figure 8 track! The All 8 Night featured $8 admission for adults and kids to 14 were admitted free. Each child also received a free hot dog, chips and a drink, courtesy of Sherwood Foods, Jim’s Butcher Shop, Dr. Pepper/Snapple Group, Herr’s Potato Chips and Schwebel Baking Company. A good crowd turned out for the night of family entertainment and fun.
...FLAT ROCK READY FOR JOY FAIR-STAN YEE MEMORIAL SATURDAY
Saturday, August 10 is the date for the rescheduled Joy Fair Memorial-Stan Yee Memorial 150, sponsored by Moran Chevrolet and Diamond Racing Products. The ARCA Glass City Gold Cup Late Model Series race will go 150 all-green flag laps for the biggest race of the season at the track. The ARCA ACME Dismantling Sportsman division will make its second visit to Flat Rock and compete in a 50 lap feature, while the Parts Galore Figure 8 division will stage a 20 lap feature on the Figure 8 track.
...ALL 8 NIGHT AT TOLEDO SPEEDWAY TOMORROW!
A special THURSDAY NIGHT race (instead of Friday) is set for tomorrow, Thursday, August 8 at Toledo Speedway to kick off 4 days of activity at the Glass City entertainment facility. It’s ALL 8 Night, with just $8 admission for adults!
And it’s Kids Night, too! All kids to age 14 are FREE and will receive a FREE hot dog, chips and a drink, courtesy of Sherwood Foods, Jim’s Butcher Shop, Dr. Pepper/Snapple Group, Herr’s Potato Chips and Schwebel Baking Company. This is ONLY at Toledo Speedway!!!!
...HAMPTON INN, HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS BACKING TOLEDO’S GLASS CITY 200; BOOK YOUR ROOMS SOON!
(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 6, 2013) - It’s not too soon to start thinking about booking rooms for the Silver Anniversary of Toledo Speedway’s Great Lakes Helicopter Glass City 200, set for Saturday, September 28. The 200 lap classic for outlaw-bodied Late Models will celebrate the milestone with a variety of events for fans and racers alike.
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