Short Tracks
Flat Rock/Toledo Speedway Time Schedule June 17, June 18, 2011
TOLEDO SPEEDWAY-FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 2011
ALL AMERICAN COACH “FASTEST SHORT TRACK SHOW IN THE WORLD”
*TOWN MONEY SAVER MSA SUPER MODIFIEDS
*AUTO VALUE/BUMPER TO BUMPER SUPER SPRINTS
Pits: 1 p.m.
Practice: 3 p.m.
Front gates: 3 p.m.
Time trials: 5
Racing: 7:30 p.m.
...FLAT ROCK and TOLEDO SPEEDWAY TIME SCHEDULES--May 10-11, 2013
TOLEDO SPEEDWAY
Friday, May 10: Hollywood Casino 100
See 2 divisions on the ½ mile Friday night!
Race #1 of the ARCA Glass City Gold Cup Late Model Series—100 lap feature event
Plus ARCA ACME Dismantling Sportsman and R & M Recycling X Cars
Pits: 1:30
Practice: 4
Front gates: 4
Time trials: 6
Racing: 7:30 p.m.
Pits: All Late Model team members are $30 each for Gold Cup events
Others: $20 ARCA member, $30 non-member; Minimum age for pits is 12, with minor’s release signed by both parents at registration (must be with minor).
Grandstands: Adults $20; children 6-12: $3; Under 6 FREE with adult
FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY
Saturday, May 11: Level Pebble 100
ARCA Truck Series—100 lap feature event
Plus Parts Galore Figure 8’s and the DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stocks
Pits: Flat Rock teams: $20 ARCA member, $30 non-member; Minimum age for pits is 12, with minor’s release signed by both parents at registration (must be with minor).
Grandstands: Adults $15; children 6-12: $3; Under 6 FREE with adult
Pit area: 1:30 p.m. for Truck teams; 2:30 for Flat Rock teams
Practice: 3:30
Front gates: 3:30 p.m. (Ticket sales begin at 4:30)
Time trials: 5:15 p.m.
Racing: 7 p.m.
Both Tracks: FREE parking on track grounds; all concession items are priced from .50 to $3.50. Beer is available ($4.50 each)
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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ENTRIES ARRIVING FOR HOLLYWOOD CASINO 100 TOLEDO LATE MODEL RACE
(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 7, 2013) - Defending Series champion Dakota Carlson of Cedar Springs, MI leads the list of early entries for Friday’s Hollywood Casino 100 for the ARCA Glass City Gold Cup Late Model event Friday night, May 10 at Toledo Speedway.
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CAN MSA SUPER MODS GET IN 9 SECOND BRACKET? $999 BONUS UP AT FLAT ROCK
(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - May 15, 2013) - In 2012, for the first time in 31 years, a Super Modified class competed at Flat Rock Speedway’s ¼ mile paved oval. The Midwest Super Modified Association (MSA) tour was led by Ravenna, Ohio’s Trent Stephens. Trent went out and sat fast time at 10:449 and grabbed the win in the 50 lap main event, which was highlighted by incredible speeds by the field. The group returns to Flat Rock Saturday night, May 25 with a little extra incentive to go fast!
...Poorman wins ARCA Truck Series race
(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 18, 2013) -- Montpelier, Ohio resident Chad Poorman took the checkered flag Saturday in the Grogan's Towne 50, the ARCA Truck Series race a Toledo Speedway.
...FLAT ROCK and TOLEDO SPEEDWAY TIME SCHEDULES May 31, June 1, 2013
TOLEDO SPEEDWAY
FRIDAY, MAY 31
AUTOGRAPH NIGHT! Walk onto the track and meet the drivers!
Chick-Fil-A Cow will also be at the track!
*A limited supply of Chick-Fil-A sandwiches will be available at the concession stands starting at 7 p.m.
Racer’s Reunion Night
ARCA ACME Dismantling Sportsman, ARCA Parts Galore Figure 8’s, R & M Recycling X Cars, ARCA 4 Cylinders
Pits
ARCA members $20; non-members $30 each. Minimum age for pits is 12, with minor’s release signed by both parents at registration (must be with minor).
Grandstands—All Seating is General Admission for this race
Adults-$12, children 6-12 are $3, under 6 free with adult
Pit area: 3:30 p.m.
Front gates: 5 p.m.
Practice: 5 p.m..
Time trials: 6 p.m.
On-track autograph session: 7 p.m.
Racing: 7:30 p.m.
FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY
Saturday, June 1
GLASS UNLIMITED AUTOGRAPH NIGHT! Walk onto the track and meet the drivers!
Racer’s Reunion Night
ARCA Moran Chevrolet Late Models, ARCA Parts Galore Figure 8’s, DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stocks and ARCA 4 Cylinders
Pits
$20 ARCA member, $30 non-member; Minimum age for pits is 12, with minor’s release signed by both parents at registration (must be with minor).
Grandstands
Adults $12; children 6-12: $3; Under 6 FREE with adult
Pit area: 2 p.m.
Practice: 3:30
Front gates: 3:30
Time trials: 5:15
On-track autograph session: 6:15
Racing: 7 p.m.
Both Tracks: FREE parking on track grounds; all concession items are priced from .50 to $3.50. Beer is available ($4.50 each)
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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Racer's Bulletin
June 3, 2013
To: All Flat Rock/Toledo Speedway race teams
Just a few notes and reminders as the warm weather approaches:
NO open-toed shoes (sandals, flip-flops) in the pit area.
Flat Rock Figure 8 division: As agreed on June 1, the procedure for number of heat races will now read: If there are 9 cars and under, 1 heat race.
Late Models: Entries are due for next 2 Gold Cup races; Saturday, June 22 at Flat Rock and Sunday, June 30 at Spartan. IF you do not have an annual pad rental agreement at Flat Rock, we suggest you send in your paid entry. Parking may be tight….no paid entry fee, no pad. This applies to the Flat Rock event.
And lastly, our thanks to all of you for hanging in there for the start of this season. The weather has not been favorable, but we’ve been able to get through it. Better times are ahead—we will keep working at it…just keep putting on great races.
Thank you! See you at the tracks this weekend.
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REMEMBERING LIN HAWES
Garnett Linwood Hawes (Lin) Hawes, the father of ARCA/Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway Late Model drivers Joe Hawes and the grandfather of Steve Hawes, passed away Friday, June 7. Lin’s other son, Gary, was also a driver in both the Late Model and ARCA Racing Series in the 1980’s and 1990’s.
He was very involved with Gary & Joe's racing careers for many years, and was listed as Gary’s car owner in the ARCA Racing Series. Lin enjoyed traveling to the races. He leaves behind a long list of friends, and respect from all who knew him. Lin worked as a mechanic his whole life, and moved to North Carolina for retirement. He enjoyed snowmobiling at his retreat near Higgins Lake MI in the winter with family and friends. He was also an avid motorcycle rider and loved his Harley Davidson.
Lin was born on March 21, 1937 and passed away June 7, 2013 after a battle with cancer.
He is survived by his loving wife Bunny, sons Gary, Joe and daughter Jeanette, and grandchildren Steve, Rachel, Blake and Samantha.
Visitation and the funeral service will be held on Sunday, June 16th at the Weise Funeral home, 7210 Park Ave. Allen Park MI. from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The service time is still pending. The funeral home website address is www.weisefuneralhome.com
...JOY FAIR MEMORIAL 100 LAP MONEY SOLD OUT!
Thank you to all of our sponsors!
DIAMOND RACING PRODUCTS JOY FAIR MEMORIAL 100
ARCA GLASS CITY GOLD CUP LATE MODEL SERIES
FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY—JUNE 22, 2013
LAP MONEY--$5 PER LAP
8 laps Edgar and Alex Brown
2 laps Michigan Auto Racing Fan Club
2 laps WBVS Photos
5 laps Performance Images Photography
5 laps Bob’s Car Wash
5 laps AC/DC Deer Processing-Flat Rock
4 laps FG Fencing-Wyandotte, MI 313-433-0420
4 laps Wayne County Sportsman Club
1 lap Wicked Celebrations Hearse Limousine Service-Toledo
20 laps North Star Ranch, Inc.-Howell, MI
5 laps Rand Thompson
2 laps Mike and Patty Sheldon
2 laps In Memory of William Gillelan (Mike and Patty)
Lap 44 $10—in Memory of Harry M. Sheldon (Mike and Patty)
10 laps Driven Women Auxiliary of Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways
4 laps Paul and Iris Anton
5 laps Bill Lackey
15 laps Rich and Judi Fidh
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KELLEY JR.-LOVING-WHISMAN-PRICE CAPTURE MARCO’S PIZZA/QUALITE SPORTS LIGHTING NIGHT WINS
(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 21, 2013) - Howard Kelley Jr., Robbie Loving, Dennis Whisman and David Price were victorious Friday night at Toledo Speedway. Marco’s Pizza and Qualite Sports Lighting Systems sponsored the race card at the ½ mile paved oval on a warm evening. Chef Marco was on hand to greet the fans! Joe Mouch, representing Marco’s, presented the trophies in the Sun Drop Winner’s Circle. Qualite provided $50 gift cards to each of the feature winners.
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POWERFUL STORM WIPES OUT JOY FAIR MEMORIAL 100
Saturday's Diamond Racing Products Joy Fair Memorial 100 at Flat Rock Speedway was cancelled when a powerful thunderstorm ripped through the grounds at 4 p.m.
Rougly 4 to 5 inches of rain fell in less than 90 minutes, flooding the track infield, pit area and parking lot. The deluge was accompanied by high winds that knocked down several large billboards, splintered tree limbs and moved anything not anchored down. Lightning struck the track scoreboard, a transformer on the north edge of the property and in the pit area.
The incredible force of Mother Nature was not a pretty sight as a full pit area took cover when the weather cell took a turn from the south and came directly at the track, then turned again and went directly westward.
A incredible field of 36 Late Models were at the track for the event. The Diamond Racing Products Joy Fair Memorial 100 will now become part of the track's 60th Anniversary show Saturday, July 6.
More details will follow soon.
...Late Model Bulletin
June 24, 2013
TO: ARCA LATE MODEL TEAMS
The Diamond Racing Products Joy Fair Memorial 100 at Flat Rock Speedway has been rescheduled for Saturday, July 6. This race will now be part of the 60th Anniversary show, which will include fireworks. The start times will be announced this week. We will begin the racing program at 6:30 p.m.
Tires: Any tires that have been purchased from ARCA may be used at Spartan this Sunday, June 30. That does include any tires purchased last Saturday at Flat Rock. The tires for Spartan are the Hoosier 3035 lefts, 3045 right sides.
SPARTAN RACE: This Sunday, June 30 is the Charlie Ryan Memorial 100, part of the ARCA Glass City Gold Cup Series. If you have a paid entry from the Flat Rock race, you can transfer that for the Spartan event. *Please call Scott or Casey at 419-727-1100 as soon as possible if you want to transfer your entry fee or if you have not entered for Spartan (if you have not talked to us already).
Spartan times:
Pits: Noon
Practice: 2
Time trials: 4:30
Racing: 6 p.m.
We will have a tire trailer at Spartan.
Thank you!
...FLAT ROCK and TOLEDO SPEEDWAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS July 5-6, 2013
TOLEDO SPEEDWAY
Tuesday, July 2: 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, JULY 5: RED, WHITE AND BLUE FESTIVAL AND FIREWORKS
TEAMSTERS UNION NIGHT (Tickets dated 6-28 honored 7-5 only)
All Military, police, fire and EMT personnel, active and retired, admitted FREE! Please show ID at ticket windows.
ARCA ACME Dismantling Sportsman, R & M Recycling X Cars, 4 Cylinders and Figure 8 Boat Race, plus FIREWORKS!!!!!
Pits
$20 ARCA member, $30 non-member. Minimum age for pits is 12, with minor’s release signed by both parents at registration (must be with minor).
Grandstands
Adults-$12
Children 6-12 are $3 each, under 6 are free
Pit area: 3:30 p.m.
Front gates: 5 p.m.
Practice: 5 p.m..
Time trials: 6:15
Racing: 7:30 p.m.
FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY—Saturday, July 6—SPECIAL TIME—6:30 P.M
60th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AND FIREWORKS!!
Diamond Racing Products Joy Fair Memorial 100: ARCA Moran Chevrolet Gold Cup Late Models
Plus 60 lap features for ARCA Parts Galore Figure 8’s and DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stocks (Figure 8’s, Street Stocks will run heat races also)
Pits
All Late Model team members: $30 each for Gold Cup events
Others: $20 ARCA member, $30 non-member. Minimum age for pits is 12, with minor’s release signed by both parents at registration (must be with minor).
Grandstands
Adults: $20
Children 6-12 are $3, under 6-free
Pit gate: 1 p.m.
Front gates: 2:30 p.m.
Practice: 2:30 p.m.
Time trials: 4:30
Racing: 6:30 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)
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.
...FRIDAY TOLEDO SPEEDWAY FIREWORKS IS A NO-GO; RACING STILL A GO
(TOLEDO, Ohio - July 1, 2013) - Due to concerns from the city and the fireworks company, Toledo Speedway’s fireworks show slated for Friday night, July 5 has been scrapped. The speedway was notified of this decision Monday afternoon. The racing program is still planned, with a 7:30 p.m. start at the Benore Road facility.
...SPONSOR LIST GROWING FOR FLAT ROCK’S 60TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW!
It’s not too often a 60th Anniversary party comes around! Flat Rock Speedway is doing just that, celebrating its milestone this Saturday night, July 6! The night will be filled with great racing—over 200 laps of feature racing, plus the Fantastic Flat Rock Speedway Fireworks show to cap the night! We have a special starting time of 6:30 p.m. for this Saturday night only.
We are taking lap money at $5 per lap for both the 60 lap races for the Figure 8’s and Street Stocks! The lap money for the Diamond Racing Products Joy Fair Memorial 100 is sold out!
A & M Transmissions, located across the street from the track, will sponsor the 60 lap Figure 8 event, while Corrigan Race Fuels, our Sunoco Race Fuel distributor, will back the 60 lap Street Stock race!
Associate sponsors that have graciously pledged their support include Roberts Security, Sterling Printing and Graphics, Glass Unlimited, First Care Ambulance, Jack Bush and Sons, American Sanitation and Carleton Farm Supply.
To become an associate sponsor or a lap money sponsor, call us at 419-727-1100! We will list your name here on the website, in the souvenir program insert sheet and public address mentions on race night are included!
It’s going to be a great night of fun! History will be made once again Saturday night at Flat Rock Speedway! Be a part of our 60th Anniversary celebration—see you at the track!
DIAMOND RACING PRODUCTS JOY FAIR MEMORIAL 100 LAP MONEY
ARCA GLASS CITY GOLD CUP LATE MODEL SERIES
FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY—JULY 6, 2013
LAP MONEY--$5 PER LAP
8 laps Edgar and Alex Brown
2 laps Michigan Auto Racing Fan Club
2 laps WBVS Photos
5 laps Performance Images Photography
5 laps Bob’s Car Wash
5 laps AC/DC Deer Processing-Flat Rock
4 laps FG Fencing-Wyandotte, MI 313-433-0420
4 laps Wayne County Sportsman Club
1 lap Wicked Celebrations Hearse Limousine Service-Toledo
20 laps North Star Ranch, Inc.-Howell, MI
5 laps Rand Thompson
2 laps Mike and Patty Sheldon
2 laps In Memory of William Gillelan (Mike and Patty)
Lap 44 $10—in Memory of Harry M. Sheldon (Mike and Patty)
10 laps Driven Women Auxiliary of Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways
4 laps Paul and Iris Anton
5 laps Bill Lackey
15 laps Rich and Judi Fidh
FIGURE 8 AND STREET STOCK LAP MONEY
$20 bonus for both divisions for lap 30 leader---WBVS Photos (Bill Barnhart)
Add your name here!
...FLAT ROCK AND TOLEDO SPEEDWAY RACE TEAM BULLETIN-INFORMATION—JULY 2, 2013
ENDURO TEAMS: The Saturday, June 29 race that was rained out has been rescheduled for Saturday, October 5. This now becomes the 300 lap championship event. Race time will be 6 p.m.
The revised Enduro schedule for 2013 is as follows:
Sat. August 3: 250 lap race. Hoosier Sportsman tires 26.5 or 27.5 and treaded street tires only for this race are permitted.
Sat. Sept. 7: 250 lap race (was the 300 lap race). You will get to practice (10 lap session) and qualify at the same time! 6 p.m. start.
IF the Aug. 3 show is run, the Hoosier 880 tires will also now be permitted for this race and the October 5 race, in addition to the Hoosier Sportsman tires 26.5 or 27.5 and treaded street tires
October 5: 300 lap championship race—6 p.m. start.
*TIRE SALES: Due to the holiday, both track offices will be closed Thursday, July 4. Tire sales will take place Wednesday, July 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at both tracks.
STREET STOCKS: If you are planning on running the first Sportsman race at Flat Rock July 20, you must compete at least 1 time at Toledo prior to July 20; you have 2 more opportunities: July 5 and July 12.
JULY 20 SPORTSMAN RACE AT FLAT ROCK: The Sportsman cars will get a 45 minute practice from 3:30 to 4:15 July 20. You will then have 1 more round of practice before time trials. The program will be dash (if 16 cars and over), heats and a 50 lap feature.
Friday’s show at Toledo, July 5: Late Models testing the new tires will practice from 4:30-5:15; Sportsman, X Cars and 4 Cylinders will follow; after time trials, Late Models will go out 1 more time until 7:15. Pits open at 3:30, time trials at 6:15, racing at 7:30 p.m.
Don’t forget, this Saturday’s show at Flat Rock (July 6) starts at 6:30 p.m. Pits at 1, practice at 2:30, time trials at 4:30, racing at 6:30 p.m. Figure 8’s and Street Stocks will run heats; Late Models will be last-chance race (if necessary) and 100 lap feature.
Enjoy the 4th of July holiday! See you at the tracks this weekend!
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FLAT ROCK and TOLEDO SPEEDWAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS July 12-13, 2013
TOLEDO SPEEDWAY
Tuesday, July 9: 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, JULY 12: PARTS GALORE 100—ARCA LATE MODELS!
AND CHRISTMAS IN JULY WITH SANTA CLAUS PRIZE GIVE-AWAY!
Glass City Gold Cup Late Model Series—100 laps
Plus ARCA ACME Dismantling Sportsman and Parts Galore Figure 8’s
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 both parents at registration (must be with minor).
Grandstands
Adults-$20
Children 6-12 are $3 each, under 6 are free
Pit area: 2 p.m.
Front gates: 4 p.m.
Practice: 4 p.m..
Time trials: 6
Racing: 7:30 p.m.
FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY—Saturday, July 13: SPECIAL TIME—6:30 P.M
60th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AND FIREWORKS!!
(rescheduled from July 6 rainout)
60 lap features for ARCA Moran Chevrolet Late Models, ARCA Parts Galore Figure 8’s and DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stocks
(plus heat races for all 3 classes)
*Rain checks from July 6 are valid for any remaining races on the 2013 Flat Rock schedule; please exchange your rain check at the ticket windows upon arrival to the track (any difference will be refunded).
*Information regarding the rescheduling of the Diamond Racing Products Joy Fair Memorial 100 will be released by the end of the week.
Pits
$20 ARCA member, $30 non-member. Minimum age for pits is 12, with minor’s release signed by both parents at registration (must be with minor).
Grandstands
Adults: $16
Children 6-12 are $3, under 6-free
Pit gate: 2:30 p.m.
Front gates: 3:30 p.m.
Practice: 3:30 p.m.
Time trials: 5
Racing: 6:30 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)
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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LATE MODELS RETURN TO TOLEDO FOR PARTS GALORE 100 FRIDAY; FLAT ROCK’S 60TH ANNIVERSARY, FIREWORKS
(TOLEDO, Ohio - July 10, 2013) - For the last 4 weeks, Mother Nature has not been kind to the Northern Ohio-Southeast Michigan area. But there’s good news in store for this Friday, July 12 at Toledo Speedway. In addition to chatting with the man above, Santa Claus has agreed to make an appearance and has promised good weather for the Parts Galore 100 and the annual Christmas In July prize giveway!
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MORAN CHEVROLET/STAN YEE MEMORIAL 150 JULY 27 AT FLAT ROCK
(FLAT ROCK, MI - July 18, 2013) - For the past several seasons, Flat Rock Speedway’s biggest race of the year, the Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150, has been incredible in terms of action, excitement and competition. And the 2012 edition was perhaps the best yet, as Mike Root passed both Harold Fair Jr. and Scott Hantz in the final 3 laps to record the thrilling victory, much to the delight of the large crowd on hand.
And now the question looms…..can this year’s race live up to last year’s event? The story of each of these races starts with the quality of the field of cars that have ventured to “The Rock” to run 150 laps on the tight, yet fast ¼ mile oval. For those of you that have yet to visit, the track has 2 grooves for great side by side racing.
Last year, the story of this grand race started early. Again, quality throughout the field in terms of equipment and drivers. First-time Flat Rock visitor Jeff Ganus wheeled into the lead and then battled with Scott Hantz for much of the event—Hantz in the low groove, Ganus up top in the 2nd lane. Enter Harold Fair Jr. into the picture and the battle was on…again, incredible action! Meanwhile, Mike Root, who has become known at least in these parts as the guy that lays back and then powers his way into contention, did just that. With less than 50 laps to go, Root was back to 14th spot. It was time—time to go. 1 by 1, car by car, Root picked them off; high, low, up, down. Ganus faded slightly, Fair moved into second and began to pressure Hantz----but no one had any money on Root. The red #9 moved to the top of the track, stayed in the throttle and nosed by first Fair and then Hantz in the final 3 circuits as the crowd stood and cheered loudly.
The stories of the texts and phone calls to friends that weren’t at the track…and you know who you are, to tell them what they just missed keep being repeated, to remind them of what they missed. And, that this race is one that you have to see.
...Trackside Tidbits by Debi Domby
The Glass City Gold Cup Series returned to Toledo Friday night. The race was to be race four, but last week’s race rained out at Flat Rock. For the first time in five years there has been two first time winners in the series ... race two Stevie Cronenwett won and this week Steve Needles finally got his first Gold Cup win. The prior two late model races at Toledo Needles has been leading late in the race and had some misfortune befall him.
...Current Entry List for the Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150
| ARCA GLASS CITY GOLD CUP SERIES--LEG NUMBER 4 | ||
| MORAN CHEVROLET STAN YEE MEMORIAL 150 | ||
| FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY--JULY 27, 2013 | ||
| OFFICIAL PRE-ENTRY LIST | ||
| Car No. | Driver/Hometown | Sponsor |
| O | Nick Bailey/Toledo, OH | PB Fabrication |
| O1 | Mike Young/Toledo, OH | PB Fabrication/CGS Imaging |
| O7 | Steve Cronenwett Sr./Flat Rock | Cronenwett Racing |
| 9 | Mike Root/Grand Rapids, MI | Universal Graphic Solutions/Midwest Maintenance and Pipeline |
| 19 | Derek Wiley/Belleville, MI | Mike's Barber Shop/Wiley's Coyote Grill/Gochta Prod/VJ's Pantry |
| 20 | Jeff Vrsek/Brownstown, MI | Amsoil-Pat O'Dell/Diamond Racing Products/Trend Performance/Performance Engineer. |
| 21 | Steve Cronenwett Jr./Canton, MI | Giles Auto Body |
| 30 | Bryan Clay/Grandville, MI | Clay Motorsports |
| 33 | Stan Yee Jr./Roseville, MI | Diamond Racing Prod/Arrow Uniforms/Finish-Blasting Specialities/EELS/Yee's Collision |
| 44 | Paul Pelletier/Trenton, MI | Fraza Forklift/ABC Plumb/Exotic Automation/Dusty's Coll/Duane's Roadrunners |
| 45 | Frank Jiovani/Harrison Twp, MI | Moran Mtspt/JV Auto/P&V Masonry/4th St. Auto/Kee Realty/Gemini Elec/Comfort Temp. |
| 71 | Harold Fair Jr./Milan,MI | Royal Truck-Trailer |
| 72 | Brad Turner/Ida, Mi | B & H Race Parts/Zorn's Service/Al Marks Signs/Freezeframephotos.net |
| 75 | Marcus Malcuit/Strasburg, OH | McIntosh Oil/VP Fuels |
| 90 | Dennis Strickland/Carleton, MI | The Computer Company/Trenton Forging/Victory Christian Fellowship |
| 96 | Scot Bunge/Toledo, OH | B & H Race Parts |
| 98 | Larry Smouthers Jr./Taylor, MI | Atchinson Ford/Smouthers Ent/Tecspex Graphics-Design/Budget Tire/White's Auto Glass |
| 550 | Terry Bogusz/Shelby Twp, MI | Nicholas Gantner Foundation/Macomb Now Magazine/Eastern MI Distributors. |
FLAT ROCK and TOLEDO SPEEDWAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS July 27, 2013
TOLEDO SPEEDWAY
*There is no racing scheduled for this Friday night at Toledo; next race is Friday, Aug. 2
Please join us at Flat Rock Speedway for the weekend! Details below:
FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY—SATURDAY, JULY 27
BIGGEST RACE OF THE SEASON!!!
MORAN CHEVROLET/STAN YEE MEMORIAL 150
ARCA GLASS CITY GOLD CUP LATE MODEL SERIES—150 LAPS!
Plus Parts Galore Figure 8 and DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stocks (features only)
Friday, July 26: Open practice for any car, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.; pits open at 4
**All Friday pit pass purchasers will receive free dinner, courtesy of DTS Drive Train Specialists! (Dinner served in pit area from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.)
Pits
Friday practice only: $10 per person
ALL Late Model teams: 2-day is $40; Saturday only is $30
Figure 8, Street Stocks: 2-day is $30; Saturday only is $20
Non-members: 2 day is $40; Saturday only is $30
Minimum age for pits is 12, with minor’s release signed by both parents at registration (must be with minor).
Grandstands
Adults: $25
Children 6-12 are $3, under 6-free
Pit gate: 1:30 p.m.
Front gates: 3 p.m.
Practice: 3 p.m.
Time trials: 5
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)
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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TOP SPEED MODIFIEDS VISIT TOLEDO AUG. 2; SPORTSMAN, ROAD COURSE RACE ALSO ON TAP
(TOLEDO, Ohio - July 25, 2013) - The touring Top Speed Modified Series will pay a visit to Toledo Speedway for the Meijer Night at the Races Friday evening, August 2. Race fans will also be treated to a full race card for the ARCA ACME Dismantling Sportsman division on the ½ mile, and the annual Road Course race is also planned, which uses parts of the ¼ mile, ½ mile and pit road.
...Updated Lap Money List, 43 Laps Still Available
Lap money still available for Saturday's Moran Chevrolet Stan Yee Memorial 150. The current lap sponsors are posted below. If you would like to sponsor laps, call Flat Rock Speedway today. There are no changes in the current entry list. See you at practice tonight and the race tomorrow!
| MORAN CHEVROLET-STAN YEE MEMORIAL 150 LAP MONEY--$5 PER LAP | |
| as of 7-25-13 | |
| 10 laps | MIRACLE SPRAY/STRIKEHOLD (Jerry Pensler) |
| 10 laps | PERFORMANCE IMAGES |
| 2 laps | MICHIGAN AUTO RACING FAN CLUB |
| Lap 75 | $25 BONUS--WBVS PHOTOS |
| 10 laps | MIKE DAMIC RACING PHOTOGRAPHY IN MEMORY OF JOHN DAMIC |
| 5 laps | DRIVEN WOMEN |
| 2 laps | DVD DAVE |
| Lap 100 | $100 BONUS--TIM AND LAURIE PALENKAS |
| 10 laps | TIM AND LAURIE PALENKAS |
| 4 laps | GREAT LAKES RACING FREQUENCIES |
| 10 laps | RICH AND JUDI FIDH |
| 5 laps | realcanadianbacon.com; MENTION FLAT ROCK IN ONLINE ORDER FOR A BONUS! |
| 5 laps | TENNECO IS HIRING! EMAIL RSINKEVITCH@TENNECO.COM FOR DETAILS |
| 5 laps | www.businesstradeexchange.com |
| Lap 33 | $33 BONUS-EMILY PALENKAS |
| 4 laps | RAND THOMPSON IN MEMORY OF JOY FAIR |
| 10 laps | AMY FINCH |
| 10 laps | ANN YEE |
| Lap 22 | $15 BONUS: AC-DC DEER PROCESSING-FLAT ROCK |
| Lap 123 | $10 BONUS: AC-DC DEER PROCESSING-FLAT ROCK |
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.
...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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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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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.
...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.
...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.
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