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Nice guys do finish first; GC 200 race champion Strickland to run 7-UP 150 at Toledo Speedway
(TOLEDO, Ohio - March 17, 2014) – Get ready to crack open the 7-UP in victory lane at Toledo Speedway. That’s what ARCA veteran outlaw late model racer Dennis Strickland hopes to do at this year’s 7-Up 150 season opener at Toledo Saturday, April 12.
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RUTTMAN-FAIR COMBINATION NEARLY UNBEATABLE AND TAKES 1973 GLASS CITY 200
In 1968, Toledo Speedway promoter and ARCA founder John Marcum came up with the idea of running a 200 lap Late Model invitational—the Glass City 200. Despite a 20-year hiatus of the race from 1978-1998 (when the Toledo track was sold), the race was revived in 1999 when Marcum’s grandson, Ron Drager, purchased the track with business partner Roy Mott.
And the race still carries the prestige and notoriety that it once did back in the 1960’s and 1970’s.
The 1973 edition of the 200 saw a formidable duo team up for this race. With Joy Fair on the sidelines due to a serious crash at Toledo in July, Joe Ruttman was tabbed by car owner William Gillelan and Fair to drive the now-famous #1 Ford Maverick.
Ruttman wheeled the Maverick for the final 2 months of the season, and get this—the combo won 13 of 14 races, taking wins throughout the Midwest not only at weekly shows, but also several big races, including Toledo’s Glass City 200….
...2014 ARCA FLAT ROCK/TOLEDO SPEEDWAY RULES UPDATES (as of 11-20-13)
**The following includes 11-12-13 LM update and 11-20-13 SP update--as noted below)
Point of emphasis, all divisions: Over-flow hose must exit lower right corner of front windshield and go straight up (don’t put a 90 degree fitting on the end!)
LATE MODELSPage 48, 2. Bodies: (adding): No vents, louvers or holes in any body part.
Page 49, H. Front nose piece: (adding): Maximum 4 inch lip on splitter; maximum 4 inch inside bracing.
Page 49, Engines: (adding): Engine and components may not be remotely adjustable.
Page 50, 9. Weight: (point of emphasis, adding-revised 11-12-13): All car measurements, minus weight, will be done in a single, consistent manner, according to driver preference---either driver in the car or out of the car. There will be no combination used in determining measurements.
Page 50, 11. Fuel cell: (from 1-15-13 bulletin): If fuel cell is made of aluminum, steel plates of similar gauge are to be installed at the front and rear of cell, to inspector’s approval.
Page 51, 13. Tires: (from 6-20-13 bulletin): At Toledo, Hoosier F-40 left sides and Hoosier F-50 right sides only.
FIGURE 8’S
Page 55, 2. Engines: (add): Non-magnetic connecting rods not permitted.
Page 55, 2. Engines: (from 7-18-13 bulletin): (adding): GM crate engine part # 19258602 is approved with an ARCA approved 2 barrel carburetor for use in competition. Stroke must remain stock on GM V6 and Ford V6 engines. Chrysler V6 will be allowed maximum 3.50. Only stock hydraulic lifters can be used if engine is equipped with a roller cam. No additional parts. (also adding crate part number #19258602 to chart; 4.000 bore, 350 cubic inches).
Delete: Roller cams are not permitted.
Page 57, 11. Wheel/Tires: Hoosier 880 26.5/8.0-15 and Hoosier 880 27.5/8.0-15 tires only, maximum 8 inch tread width.
Page 58, 15. Roll bars: (re-wording, deleting last 6 sentences, starting with ALUMINUM in caps): Steel is only acceptable material for floor pan and firewalls. No box type decking in driver’s compartment, may angle from right side door to base of driver’s seat. Interior must be completely enclosed; no holes.
Page 59, 19. Protests: (adding): Crate engine protest must be accompanied by a cash bond of $750. Protest of crate engine is for the complete package.
STREET STOCKS
Page 60, 2. Engines: (add): Non-magnetic connecting rods not permitted.
Page 62, 14. Interior: (delete paragraph, replace with this complete re-wording) Steel is only acceptable material for floor pan and firewalls. No box type decking in driver’s compartment, may angle from right side door to base of driver’s seat. Interior must be completely enclosed; no holes.
Page 63, 17, Tires: Hoosier 880 26.5/8.0-15 and Hoosier 880 27.5/8.0-15 tires only, maximum 8 inch tread width.
Page 63, 18. Wheels: (Change): Wheel spacers permitted.
Page 63, 20. Weight: (Change): Engines of 358 cubic inches or less-minimum 2900 lbs. (was 3000); maximum 56% left side weight. Engines over 358 cubic inches-minimum 3050(was 3150) lbs., maximum 56% left side weight. 56-44 % ratio. (was 45-55).
Page 65, 25. (Adding): No mirrors.
Page 66: Delete: Top diagram.
SPORTSMAN
Page 67, 2. A. Engine: Change: Non-magnetic connecting rods are not permitted.
Page 68, 8. Body: (add, 11-20-13 update): Front over-hang maximum 46 (was incorrect at 45) inches from center of hub.
Correction: Rear quarter panel height 34 ½” maximum (34 inches is incorrect)
Page 69, 9. Interior: (Changing must to may as follows): Steel is only acceptable material for floor pan and firewalls. No box type decking in driver’s compartment, may angle from right side door to base of driver’s seat. Interior must be completely enclosed; no holes.
Page 69, 12. Tires: Hoosier 880 26.5/8.0-15 and Hoosier 880 27.5/8.0-15 tires only, maximum 8 inch tread width.
Page 69, 13. Wheels: (Change): Wheel spacers permitted.
Page 69. 13 Wheels: (Change): Wide-five bolt pattern permitted, add 50 lbs. 5 x 5 bolt pattern maximum.
Page 70, 17. Rear End: (Delete this wording): No aluminum rear end components of any kind (axles, spools, housing, etc.)
X CARS
Tires: 8 inch Hoosier 880 and 8 inch Hoosier Sportsman tires, 8.0-15, 26.5 and 27.5 sizes, will both be permitted for 2014. May mix compounds. All tires must be purchased from ARCA and be in ARCA barcode inventory system. No soaking or altering of tires in any manner.
Add: Front bumper can be no wider than center of tread width.
2014 ARCA FLAT ROCK-TOLEDO RULE BOOK WILL TAKE PRECEDENT OVER THIS PAGE.
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NORM LEWALLEN RACING LOSES 2 CREW MEMBERS
ARCA Sportsman driver Norm Lewallen has lost 2 crew members in the off-season. Crew Chief Charlie Austin, age 49, passed away unexpectedly December 23. Austin was teamed up with Lewallen since 1986 and never missed a race in the 27 years of racing with Norm.
Crew member Stacy Fackler, age 51, passed away August 31, a day after the 2013 Season Championship race at Toledo Speedway. Fackler had been a part of the Car # 4 Lewallen Racing Team for a number of seasons.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of both gentlemen.
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Frank Kimmel and Davey Hamilton Headline Toledo Flat Rock Speedways Press Conference
(TOLEDO, Ohio – March 14, 2014) – Reigning ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards champion Frank Kimmel and 11-time Indy 500 starter Davey Hamilton will headline the 2014 ARCA Press Conference scheduled for the Hollywood Casino in Rossford, Ohio on March 25.
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FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO AT MOTOR CITY HOD ROD/RACING EXPO SATURDAY-SUNDAY
(NOVI, MI - March 18, 2014) - Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways will take part in the first-ever Motor City Hot Rod and Racing Expo, set for Saturday and Sunday, March 22-23 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, MI.
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Countdown to the Glass City; ARCA Late Model Champs Among Most Recent Entrants
Simko Returns to Toledo's Glass City 200 Saturday; 40 Entries
Defending Champ Jack Landis, Midwest Hot Shoe Joe Bush Enter Glass City 200
TOLEDO OH (9-11-07)--Edgerton,Ohio native and 2006 winner Jack Landis is among the latest entries for the prestigious Miller Lite Glass City 200 Late Model invitational, presented by National City Bank and Allegiant Air, set for Saturday, September 22 at Toledo Speedway. Landis joins a flurry of entries that include Midwest star Joe Bush, Brent Jack, Jake Francis, Steve Cronenwett, Ron Allen and veteran Roger Blackstock as the 200 lap classic nears.
...DEFENDING CHAMP TERRY SENNEKER ENTERS GLASS CITY 200; GOLD CUP CHAMP HANTZ ALSO IN
(TOLEDO, Ohio - September 12, 2013) - Defending race winner Terry Senneker Jr. of Wayland, MI 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.
The second-generation star will be looking to duplicate his win from last year’s classic. Terry grabbed the lead with just 4 laps to go in the 2012 edition of the event when leader Steve Needles had an engine let go, ending his bid for victory.
Angola, IN native Scott Hantz, the 2013 ARCA Glass City Gold Cup Late Model champion, has also inked his entry, along with his teammate, Jeff Ganus. Both drivers will pilot cars from the Great Lakes Helicopter stable. Veteran Dave Stehouwer and Scott Pemberton have also sent in their entries for the 200 lap contest.
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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….
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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…..
...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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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.
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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.
...Updated Entry List - September 26, 2013
| 25th RUNNING OF THE GREAT LAKES HELICOPTER GLASS CITY 200-Sept. 28, 2013 | ||
| presented by Francis Engineering, Woodville Auto Finance, Hampton Inn and Holiday Inn Express | ||
| OFFICIAL ENTRY LIST--as of 9-26-13 | ||
| CAR # | DRIVER/HOMETOWN | SPONSOR |
| O | Nick Bailey/Toledo, OH | PB Fabrication |
| O | Johnny Belott/Mt. Morris, MI | John Belott and Son Auto Purchasing |
| O1 | Mike Young/Monroe, MI | PB Fabrication |
| 5 | Jeff Ganus/Constantine, MI | Great Lakes Helicopter/Collins Heavyhaul/Ryman Design |
| 6 | Jimmy Thiel/Woodhaven, MI | Dusty's Collision/ Giles Auto BodyJLM Express/In Memory of Bob Ward |
| 9 | Mike Root/Grand Rapids, MI | UGS/Midwest Maintenance and Pipeline Services/Thunder the Dog/Enterprise Iron-Metal |
| 16 | Brian Ross/Plymouth, IN | GT Pro/Sweet Manufacturing/AP Racing Engines |
| 20 | Don St. Denis/LaSalle, Ontario | Churchill Transportation/Dusty's Collision/Excess Metals |
| 25 | Josh Way/Painesville, OH | Mr. Muffler/Way's Custom Welding/L & R Asphalt |
| 30 | Bryan Clay/Grandville, MI | Clay Motorsports |
| 33 | Jake Francis/Painesville, OH | Francis Engineering/HABCO Tool/Bonner Farms/Sander Excavating |
| 33 | Dave Stehouwer/Wyoming, MI | Rusche Trucking/Machine Ethics/Precision Collision |
| 33 | Monte Tolan/Caledonia, MI | Michigan Cat/F.C.C. Risen Companies/Caledonia Excavating |
| 37 | Terry Senneker/Wayland, MI | Baker Engineering/Enterprise Iron and Metal/Oetman Excavating/Zent Mtsprts |
| 38 | Mike Simko/Clarkston, MI | Francis Engineering/HABCO Tool |
| 40 | Nick Grodi/Oak Harbor, OH | Offshore Performance Center/Dick Crown Racing/Warpaint Graphics |
| 41 | Brent Jack/Butler, IN | Krieger Racing Eng/FBR Chassis/Butler NAPA/Hartman Auto/Brent's Automotive |
| 41 | TBA | Club LaMark of Madison, Wisconsin |
| 45 | Frank Jiovani/Harrison Twp, MI | Moran Chev./JV Auto/P-V Masonry/4th St. Auto/Kee Realty/Gemini Elec/Comfort Temp. |
| 45 | George Rangel/Columbus, MI | Blue Water Air Compressors |
| 51 | Scott Pemberton/St. Johns, MI | A-1 Auto Parts Company/Pemberton Commercial/Kendall Oil |
| 51 | Chris Benson/Newport, MI | ADAY'S Roofing/BM Collision |
| 61 | Johnny VanDoorn/Coopersville,MI | Port City Racecars/Magic Transportation/TJ Oil |
| 69 | Ron Allen/Brownstown, MI | Fastime Racing Engines-Parts/S & J Asphalt/Dillon Race Cars/Tom Graham |
| 71 | Harold Fair Jr./Milan, MI | Royal Truck and Trailer Sales/Woodville Auto Finance/Senneker Race Cars |
| 72 | Scott Hantz/Angola, IN | Great Lakes Helicopter/Collins Heavyhaul/Ryman Design |
| 86 | Jim Froling/W. Bloomfield, MI | Jack's Garage |
| 88 | Steve Cronenwett Jr./Canton, MI | Giles Auto Body |
| 88 | Billy Roberts/Chardon,OH | Habco Tool/Top Notch Fabricating/Francis Engineering |
| 88 | Trevor McCoy/Caledonia, MI | AMSOIL |
| 90 | Dennis Strickland/Carleton, MI | Computer Store-Southgate/Trenton Forging/Victory Christian Fellowship Church |
| 97 | Steve Sauve/Saginaw, MI | Sauve Motorsports |
| 116 | Jack Varney Jr./Mt. Morris, MI | RJS Racing Equipment/Jack's Auto Purchasing |
| WOODVILLE AUTO FINANCE 40 LAP SPORTSMAN INVITATIONAL ENTRIES | ||
| CAR# | DRIVER/HOMETOWN | SPONSORS |
| 0 | Kevin Stahl Jr./Genoa, OH | Toledo Topsoil/Genoa CarCare/Needlemasters/Avengers MC/Stahl Performance Fabrication |
| 8 | Tommy O'Leary/Cygnet, OH | King Rd. Auto Parts/Wood Co. Coll./Margen Auto/Reason Sign/BH & H Carryout |
| 10 | Rich Frantz/Taylor, MI | Playoffs Sports Bar/Grille/Royal Tr,-Trailer/One Stop Speed Shop/Rose's Head-Engine Svc. |
| 11 | Howard Kelley Jr./Toledo, OH | Walt's Auto World/King Road Auto Parts/Hart's Machine Service |
| 11G | Chad Guinn/Monroe, MI | Walt's Auto World/King Road Auto Parts/Hart's Machine Service |
| 22 | Kenny McKay/Brownstown, MI | McKay Motorsports |
| 23 | Mike Young/Monroe, MI | Sidelines/Todd's Guns/Flick's Party Store/Ray's Door |
| 26 | Brian Pelkey/Lincoln Park, MI | Pelkey Motorsports |
| 29 | David Frantz/Toledo, OH | Frantz Motorsports |
| 30 | JJ Haley/Winnamac, IN | Braun Ability |
| 46 | Jim Froling/W. Bloomfield, MI | Wolverine Motorsports/Baker's Gas-Welding Supplies/Ketchum Industries |
| 50 | Rich Abel/Trenton, MI | Abel Motorsports |
| 69 | Ron Allen/Brownstown, MI | Fastime Racing Engines-Parts/S & J Asphalt/Dillon Race Cars/Tom Graham |
| 78 | Andy Harding/Toledo, OH | Mom and Dad/Brad Haydy |
| 94 | Chad Stilwell/Maumee, OH | Tim Horton's-Dussel Drive/Buck Road |
| 711 | Dan Grigsby/Toledo, OH | Lair Lounge/Sunforest Building Company |
| 30 LAP X CAR INVITATIONAL ENTRIES | SPONSORS | |
| O7 | Adam Jezylo/Brownstown, MI | Team D.A.R.T./A & M Transmissions/Jim's Butcher Shop |
| 8 | Tommy O'Leary/Cygnet, OH | King Rd. Auto Parts/Wood Co. Coll./Margen Auto/Reason Sign/BH & H Carryout |
| 11 | Archie Padgett Jr./Toledo, OH | A-1 Auto Parts/Padgett Motorsports |
| 20 | Ian Jezylo/Brownstown, MI | Team D.A.R.T./A & M Transmissions/Jim's Butcher Shop |
| 21 | Dan Doyle Jr./Allen Park, MI | Jorgenson Ford/Monkey Business Custom Painting/Mark's Toy Box/Dave's Hot Rod Garage |
| 33 | Greg Studt/Flat Rock, MI | Wine Town/Mark's Toy Box/Ray's Precision Engines |
| 76 | Craig Lange/Taylor, MI | Suburban Oil/Father and Son HVAC/Michael's on the River |
| 118 | Landon Schuster/Toledo, OH | A & D Auto Parts/Georgia Cable-Boring/D-S Boring/Comm. Distributors/Rocky's Body Shop |
DENNIS STRICKLAND SCORES BIG GLASS CITY 200 WIN
(TOLEDO,
Ohio - September 28, 2013) - Carleton,
MI driver Dennis Strickland pulled off a stunning victory in the 25th
Anniversary of the Great Lakes Helicopter Glass City 200 Saturday night at
Toledo Speedway, in front of a large crowd on a beautiful September
evening. The race, presented by Francis
Engineering, Woodville Auto Finance, Hampton Inn and Holiday Inn Express, was
wild and full of action and excitement, despite a long, long 101 lap segment
due to numerous yellow flags and a pair of red flags. The Great Lakes Helicopter “Kids” presented
Dennis with a huge Silver Cup for his victory.
1969 and 1973 Glass City 200 winner Joe Ruttman served as
Grand Marshal of the event and received an ARCA lifetime membership Gold Card
in pre-race ceremonies from ARCA President and Toledo promoter Ron Drager.
Strickland, Flat Rock Speedway’s 2013 champion, the 7th different leader of the 200
lap event, was met by a huge ovation in an emotional and celebratory Sun Drop Winner’s
Circle. Dennis becomes the first “local”
driver to capture this prestigious event since Ed Cooper’s win in 1976.
FLAT ROCK ENDURO TITLE UP FOR GRABS SATURDAY; FINAL RACE FOR 2013!
Flat Rock, Michigan—October 3, 2013: The final race on the 2013 Flat Rock Speedway calendar hits the track Saturday, October 5 with the Enduro Series title to be decided at the ¼ mile asphalt oval. 3 drivers are separated by a mere 5 points, but with 300 laps for the finale, anything can happen! Race time is 6 p.m.
Former Enduro champ Jeff Metdepenningen leads his son, Rayce, and Derrick Sheppard (tied for second) by just 5 markers each heading into Saturday night’s contest. The race, which is 50 laps longer that the usual 250 lap events, puts a little race strategy into play as fuel stops are the norm for many of the competitors in the race.
The group will practice/qualify from 5 p.m. to 5:30 and the race gets the green flag at 6 p.m. The best lap in practice for each car will be used as their qualifying time. The Enduro races feature no yellow flags, and the race is only stopped for safety concerns.
The October 5 date was not on the original schedule. The June 29 race was rained out, and with only 4 Enduros, that race was contested September 7 and the 300 lap Championship was scheduled for this Saturday night. There is no rain date for this event.
The pits open at 3:30, front gates open at 5, practice/qualifying at 5 and start time is 6 p.m. The track is on Telegraph Road, 5 minutes from I-75 or I-275. The phone number is 734-782-2480. Log onto www.flatrockspeedway.com for additional information and updates.
Sunday, October 6, the track will host the Flat Rock Historical Society Flea Market on the grounds from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission to the grounds is free. For space rental information, call 734-782-5220.
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Toledo/Flat Rock Race Director/High School teacher Sanderson honored by Siena Heights Univ.
(TOLEDO, Ohio - October 31, 2013) - Toledo/Flat Rock Speedways Race Director Jason Sanderson was honored recently by his alma mater, Siena Heights University in Adrian, Michigan.
Sanderson, who is also the Art Department Director at Bedford High School in Temperance, Michigan, and a 1992 graduate of Siena Heights, was presented the Outstanding Alumni Award.
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MORAN CHEVROLET, R & M RECYCLING BACK AS DIVISION SPONSORS
(TOLEDO, Ohio - January 21, 2014) - Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway officials are proud to announce the return of a pair of division sponsors for the upcoming 2014 season. Moran Chevrolet returns for the 8th consecutive year to sponsor the ARCA-Flat Rock Speedway Late Model class, while R & M Recycling returns as the “X” Car class sponsor on the short track at Toledo Speedway.
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JANUARY 2014 FLAT ROCK/TOLEDO SPEEDWAY BULLETIN (1-28-14)
This is our 3RD bulletin of the off-season. We’ll do one each month through March of 2014. The schedules are posted on the web pages. The winter office for both tracks is at Toledo; 419-727-1100. The bulletins will be posted on the website and sent to our email list; if you are not on the email list, call us at 419-727-1100 or email cwagner@arcaracing.com and we will add your name!
...ARCA RULE AMENDMENT—February 28, 2014
ARCA STREET STOCK AND ARCA FIGURE 8 DIVISION:
The GM crate engine, part number 19258602, is legal for competition, effective immediately.
The previous part number for this engine, part number 88958602, is no longer available, but is still legal for use.
ARCA FIGURE 8 DIVISION
The front nerf bar height measurement will be maximum 10 inches for all Figure 8 cars. Bar can be no wider than center of tire to center of tire.
Jack Franzil
Chief Inspector
...Annual Safety Seminar at Toledo Speedway December 1st
TOLEDO OH (9-12-07)--The ARCA Safety Seminar, featuring the latest information in race car/driver safety and technology updates, is set for Saturday, December 1 at the Toledo Speedway Banquet Room, located on the grounds of track.
...Toledo Speedway to Host ASALM and USPRO Cup Series Openers
LEXINGTON MI (1-11-08)--The ASA Late Model Series Presented by GM Performance Parts continues to prepare for the 2008 racing seasons within all four divisions of the Lexington, Michigan based series.
In what is widely regarded as the Official 2008 Season Opening Weekend in the Great Lakes Region of the United States, the cars and stars of the ASALMS Northern Division as well as the much anticipated return of the USPRO Cup Series will share the spotlight to kick off each of their 2008 seasons. It'll all happen on Friday and Saturday April 11-12, 2008 as part of the Glass Breaker 200 Weekend at the famed Toledo (OH) Speedway, located just across the Michigan / Ohio state line in Toledo, Ohio.
...Glass City 200 adds live timing and scoring and a commemorative program available to fans
Toledo Speedway helps raise more than $8,500 with 24th annual Toy Run event
Kyle Busch: 'Border War' concept spot on
(TOLEDO, Ohio – Nov. 15, 2013) – The ARCA Midwest Tour and ARCA/CRA Super Series will kick off the 2014 racing season at Toledo Speedway with another combined Border Wars contest. It’s that type of short track racing, NASCAR superstar Kyle Busch says, that makes late model racing so great.
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JOE RUTTMAN CLAIMS 1969 GLASS CITY 200
(September 4, 2013): An upstart driver with a strong racing heritage provided the story line for the 1969 Glass City 200, the second year for the race. Joe Ruttman, whose brother, Troy, captured the Indy 500, posted the “upset” win in the 200 lap contest. Driving a car with the number 14 on the doors, Joe took the lead from Kalamazoo, MI driver Jerry Spear on lap 171 when Spear ran out of fuel, giving Ruttman the lead and the eventual win.
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ENDURO CARS QUALIFYING! DWARFS, 4 CYLINDERS, TRAIN RACE ON AT FLAT ROCK
The winner of the Enduro gets a cool $1000 for the victory. The race features no yellow flags and is only stopped for safety measures. The Enduro-style race dates back to the mid-1980’s at the track and has been a mainstay of Flat Rock’s schedule since.
The touring MCR Dwarf Cars will make their second appearance of 2013 at Flat Rock, while the ARCA 4 Cylinder title is on the line in their 20 lap main event. The wild Figure 8 Train race, which has 2 cars chained together—front car with the engine, back car with the brakes, is also on tap for fans Saturday night. The pit area opens at 3, the front gates open at 4, practice begins at 4, time trials are at 5 and racing starts at 6 p.m. Please note the 6 p.m.start time for this event and the remaining events on the Flat Rock schedule.And at Toledo Speedway this weekend, a Racer's Flea Market and Public Flea Market will take place in the track parking lot from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday, September 7-8.
The Rusty Wallace Racing Experience is also at the track for rides and drives in a stock car! Reservations are required. Go to www.racewithrusty.com for more information.
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JOHN ANDERSON WHEELS STAN YEE #33 TO VICTORY IN 1974 GLASS CITY 200
In 1968, Toledo Speedway promoter and ARCA founder John Marcum came up with the idea of running a 200 lap Late Model invitational—the Glass City 200. Despite a 20-year hiatus of the race from 1978-1998 (when the Toledo track was sold), the race was revived in 1999 when Marcum’s grandson, Ron Drager, purchased the track with business partner Roy Mott.
And the race still carries the prestige and notoriety that it once did back in the 1960’s and 1970’s.
The year is 1974….an amazing record 76 cars travel to Toledo Speedway for the Glass City 200! All the top Late Model drivers in the Midwest are here, including a surprise visit by Wisconsin legend Dick Trickle. Another strong combination of driver and car owner rose up for this race, as John Anderson piloted the famous #33 of Stan Yee to victory…..
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