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FIREWORKS ARE ON AT TOLEDO JULY 5!!!
Toledo, Ohio—June 26, 2013: Toledo Speedway management is proud to announce the addition of a FIREWORKS display to its “Red, White and Blue” Festival Friday, July 5 race card at the Benore Road track.
The speedway is also inviting any and all active and retired police, fire, military and EMT personnel to be a guest of the track for the July 5 event. Admission will be FREE for these outstanding men and women for this race. Please show your ID at the ticket windows upon arrival to the speedway.
There’s a variety of races and family fun planned at Toledo Speedway Friday night! Free bus rides around the track in the New Glass Bowl Lanes buses will begin at approximately 7 p.m.
On the track, the ARCA ACME Dismantling Sportsman will battle wheel to wheel on the big ½ mile paved oval, with the ARCA R & M Recycling X Cars banging fenders on the short track.
To top off the action prior to the fireworks display, a Boat Figure 8 race is on the schedule! Yes, race cars towing boats on trailers through the intersection of the Figure 8 course, with the object to knock the boat and trailer off your competitor’s machine!
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CHARLIE RYAN MEMORIAL AT SPARTAN UP NEXT FOR ARCA LATE MODEL GOLD CUP; 3 RACES IN 3 WEEKS FOR SERIES
(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 25, 2013) - The ARCA Glass City Gold Cup Late Model Series will pay a visit to Spartan, MI (Lansing) Speedway for the Charlie Ryan Memorial 100 this Sunday, June 30.
...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 June 28-29, 2013
FRIDAY, JUNE 28
TEAMSTERS UNION NIGHT
ARMED FORCES NIGHT
All Military personnel, active and retired, admitted FREE! Please show ID at ticket windows.
ARCA ACME Dismantling Sportsman, R & M Recycling X Cars and MCR Dwarf Cars
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, June 29
250 lap Enduro, ARCA DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stocks, Michigan Legends and Flag Pole race!
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, under 6-free
Pit gate: 4 p.m.
Front gates: 5 p.m.
Practice: 5 p.m.
Time trials: 6
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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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.
...33 LATE MODELS AT FLAT ROCK! JOY FAIR MEMORIAL 100 TONIGHT!
A total of 33 ARCA Glass City Gold Cup Late Models are in the pits and now practicing for tonight's Diamond Racing Products Joy Fair Memorial 100 at Flat Rock Speedway! A couple more cars are still expected as the track prepares to honor the memory of the legendary Fair, who passed away in December of 2011.
It's an impressive list, and add to it the late entries of Terry Senneker, Brent Jack, Jimmy Thiel, Don St. Denis and Brian Clay!
In addition to the Moran Chevrolet Late Models, the Parts Galore Figure 8's and DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stocks will also compete tonight.
It's warm and dry--join us for what looks to be a great night of racing at "The Rock".
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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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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
...Tire Bulletin
June 20, 2013
To: ARCA Late Model teams
Re: Toledo Late Model tires
On Wednesday, June 5, Hoosier Tire conducted a tire test at Toledo Speedway for the ARCA Late Models. Irish Saunders, Asphalt Product Manager for Hoosier, conducted the test. Ken Kolter, lead engineer and his staff were also present at the test.
The cars of JR Roahrig, #16, John VanDoorn, #61, and Dennis Strickland, #90, took part in the day-long test session.
3 combinations of tires were tested:
F45/Star 56
3035/3045
F40/F50
After reviewing all test data, Hoosier has determined that the F40 left side and F50 right side tires are the proper tire for Toledo Speedway Late Models at this current time.
“The Hoosier F40/F50 combination is a proven tire and the best fit for Toledo,” said Saunders. “The tire will be consistent and durable.”
Tires will be available at both the ARCA office and Toledo Speedway Monday, July 1.
*An open test is being planned for Friday, July 5. There will be no pit pass fees for Late Model teams. The plan is to open at 3:30, the Late Models will have the track from 4:30-5:15 and from 6:45-7:15. We are running our weekly show that night also. *We plan to have some used F40/F50 tires here at the track for use on July 5 that will be available at no charge.
*Teams planning to test July 5 must contact Scott or Casey at Toledo at 419-727-1100 prior to the test.
Thank you,
Ron Drager
...Updated Entry at Noon on Friday. Pits Open at 1:30 p.m.
ARCA GLASS CITY GOLD CUP SERIES ENTRY LIST | ||
DIAMOND RACING PRODUCTS JOY FAIR MEMORIAL 100 | ||
FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY--JUNE 22, 2013 | ||
Car No. | Driver/Hometown | Sponsor |
O | Nick Bailey/Toledo, OH | PB Fabrication |
5 | Eric Lee/Macomb, MI | Lee Motorsports |
O7 | Steve Cronenwett Sr./Flat Rock | Cronenwett Racing |
8 | Dakota Carlson/Cedar Springs, MI | LeClair Racing |
9 | Mike Root/Grand Rapids, MI | Universal Graphic Solutions/Midwest Maintenance and Pipeline |
10 | Craig Everage/Angola, IN | EverageAuto.com/Krieger Race Engines |
10 | Todd Jackson/Sault St. Marie, MI | LeClair Racing |
11 | Derrick Sheppard/Mt. Clemens,M | Sheppard Motorsports |
15 | Michael Simko/Clarkston, MI | Mound Steel |
19 | Derek Wiley/Belleville, MI | Mike's Barber Shop/Wiley's Coyote Grill/Gotcha Productions/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 |
24 | Tyler Roahrig/Plymouth, IN | Schneider's Auto Sales |
25 | JR Roahrig/Plymouth, IN | Schneider's Auto Sales |
31 | Josh Spragg/Ypsilanti, MI | A-Jax/Action Auto |
33 | Stan Yee Jr./Roseville, MI | Diamond Racing Prod/Arrow Uniforms/Finish-Blasting Specialities/EELS/Yee's Collision |
33 | Dave Stehouwer/Muskegon, MI | Stehouwer Motorsports |
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. |
51 | Scott Pemberton/St. Johns, MI | A-1 Auto Service |
53 | Joe Hawes/Brownstown, MI | Joe Hawes Racing |
54 | Steve Hawes/Brownstown, MI | Joe Hawes Racing |
64 | Jim Alvis/Chesterfield, MI | Alvis Motorsports |
66 | Jeff Plumb/Willis, MI | Plumb Motorsports |
71 | Harold Fair Jr./Milan,MI | Royal Truck-Trailer |
72 | Scott Hantz/Angola, IN | Top Speed Fab/Woodville Auto Finance |
72 | Brad Turner/Ida, MI | B & H Race Parts/Zorns 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 |
95 | Dan Trosen Jr./Trenton, MI | Trosen Motorsports |
96 | Scot Bunge/Toledo, OH | B & H Race Parts |
550 | Terry Bogusz/Shelby Twp, MI | Nicholas Gantner Foundation/Macomb Now Magazine/Eastern MI Distributors. |
FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY START TIME IS 6:30 FOR 60TH ANNIVERSARY AND FIREWORKS SHOW!
Flat Rock, Michigan—June 19, 2013: As the official celebration of Flat Rock Speedway’s 60th Anniversary celebration nears, track officials have made the decision to begin the Saturday, July 6 race card 30 minutes earlier. Race time will be 6:30 p.m. for this night only.
On tap are the Triple 60’s—a total of three-60 lap features. Each of the track’s weekly classes will compete in 60 lap main events. The ARCA Moran Chevrolet Late Models, Parts Galore Figure 8’s and DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stocks will be in action.
The evening will be capped off with the fabulous Flat Rock Speedway fireworks display!
The event is expected to draw a large crowd as fans will be treated to a great night of action-packed, family fun!
The pit area will open at 2 p.m., practice begins at 3, time trials are at 4:30 and the heat races begin at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 6.
On another scheduling note, the Michigan Legends car date at Flat Rock that was set for Saturday, September 14, has been moved to Saturday, August 24. The change was made to accommodate a request by the touring series.
All seating will be general admission for the 60th Anniversary and Fireworks show.
Racing continues at Flat Rock every Saturday night. The track 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.
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JR, TYLER ROAHRIG ENTER DIAMOND RACING PRODUCTS JOY FAIR MEMORIAL 100; 5 MORE ALSO INK ENTRIES
(FLAT ROCK, MI - June 19, 2013) - Plymouth, IN natives JR and Tyler Roahrig will make their first-ever visit to Flat Rock Speedway this Saturday for the Diamond Racing Products Joy Fair Memorial 100 for the ARCA Glass City Gold Cup Late Model Series. The father-son duo have racked up some big wins across the area in the last several seasons and both will be eyeing a shot at a victory at “The Rock” for this prestigious event.
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