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Hantz Enters Allegiant Air Gold Cup Event for Apr 17 Toledo Opener; ASA/ARCA Double Header
TOLEDO OH (3-22-10) - Pleasant Lake, IN driver Scott Hantz, arguably the hottest Midwest Late Model driver in 2009, has filed his entry for the season-opening ARCA Allegiant Air Gold Cup race at Toledo Speedway Saturday, April 17. The race will be part of a Late Model double-header that will be headlined by the ASA North Late Model Series.
ASA will promote the event to kick off the 2010 racing season at the Glass City oval. The ASA cars will run a 125 lap main event, while the ARCA Late Models will battle in heat races, a last-chance race (if necessary) and a 75 lap feature on the big, fast ½ mile paved oval.
...Toledo/Flat Rock Bulletin (3-22-10)
Allegiant Air Gold Cup Late Model Entries Out For Toledo Opener April 17
Flat Rock Street Stock Champ Stocker Passes
Long time Flat Rock Speedway ARCA Street Stock driver Jim Stocker passed away Wednesday, March 3. Stocker faithfully made the long tow from his home in Clarkston to race weekly at Flat Rock for some 20 years, resulting in two ARCA Street Stock B Main championships and many B Main feature wins at the wheel of his car #46. Stocker had recently been diagnosed with cancer and suffered a fatal heart attack. Per his wishes, there will be no memorial and cremation has taken place.
...Condolences to the Family of Steve Bunge
Condolences to the family of Steve Bunge on the death of his mother, Carol Bunge. Steve Bunge raced in the ARCA Late Model division for over 30 years at Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways and is a 3-time champion in the division at Flat Rock. He also operates the B&H Race Parts trailer at both tracks, as well as participating as an ARCA Racing Series official. Visitation for Carol Bunge is from noon to 8 p.m. Monday March 8 at Rupp Funeral Home in Monroe Michigan, with funeral services at 9 a.m. Tuesday March 9 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Ida Michigan.
...Jim Forsythe Passes.....
Jim Forsythe, a crewman for ARCA Figure 8 driver Dennis Whisman for 17 years, passed away Tuesday, March 2 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Visitation is at the Bobcean Funeral Home in Flat Rock, MI Friday, March 5, from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
...Flat Rock/Toledo Special Event Tickets On Sale Now
TOLEDO OH - There may be snow on the ground, but it's time to think racing! Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway are moving forward with plans for the new racing season, and that includes taking ticket orders for a variety of special events at both tracks. ...