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CAMPBELL, FAIR ADD NAMES TO GLASS CITY WINNER’S LIST
His first win at Toledo Speedway was a big one, as Brian Campbell put his name in the books as a Glass City 200 winner. Driving the #47, the same number his father, Fred, drove for many, many years, Brian set fast time at 15:157 for the 39 car field and sailed to victory in the 2007 edition of the event. Mike Luberda Jr. and Rick Sheppard took the heat races. Rookie A.J. Lane captured the B Main event. Lane moved into the 200 field by virtue of his win also.
...TEAMS PREPARE FOR GLASS CITY 200; SENNEKER LOOKING FOR WIN #2
Toledo, Ohio—September 24, 2013: With the Great Lakes Helicopter Glass City 200 just days away, race teams are busy testing and making final preparations for the Silver Anniversary of the prestigious event. The 200 lap outlaw-bodied Late Model race is being co-sponsored by Francis Engineering, Woodville Auto Finance, Hampton Inn and Holiday Inn Express. 2-time Glass City winner Joe Ruttman (1969, 1973) will be the Grand Marshal for the event.
2012 Glass City winner Terry Senneker put his #37 through its final laps before the weekend. Terry and several other teams tested at Toledo Monday. Senneker led just 4 laps, but they were the final 4 as Steve Needles had an engine let go, putting Terry in the Sun Drop Winner’s Circle at the Glass City oval.
2-time Glass City winner Harold Fair Jr. also tested Monday, as did Brian Ross, at the wheel of Bob Blount’s #16. Ross will be making his first start at Toledo since 1999. Jeff Ganus, at the wheel of the Great Lakes Helicopter #5, also tested, along with Scott Pemberton in his #51 and Brian Clay in the #30 machine.
This past weekend, Dennis Strickland, Scott McKenzie, Mike Young, Steve Cronenwett Jr., Chris Benson and Jimmy Thiel all shook down their cars for the 200 lap classic.
In addition to the 200 lap feature, the 40 lap Woodville Auto Finance Sportsman invitational and the 30 lap X Car invitational will also be a part of the huge weekend.
...Current Entry List and Lap Sponsor List
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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