(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 16, 2012) - The SPEED broadcast of Sunday's Menards 200 presented by Federated Car Care will air at 5 p.m. ET Sunday, ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards and SPEED officials have announced.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 16, 2012) - Several ARCA Racing Series drivers will practice their skills in go-karts and go wheel-to-wheel with local area children Friday, prior to the Menards 200 presented by Federated Car Care at Toledo Speedway.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 16, 2012) - Frank Kimmel, driver of the No. 44 Ansell/Menards Toyota, will greet ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards fans at two Menards stores near Toledo Speedway to drop the green flag on his Menards 200 presented by Federated Car Care weekend.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 24, 2012) - Spartan Speedway track champions Tim Ryan and Dave Stehouwer have entered Sunday’s ARCA’s Allegiant Late Model Gold Cup Series event for the outlaw-style bodied cars at Spartan Speedway Sunday, May 27

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 25, 2012) - Friday night’s Burge Wrecking “Night of Destruction” was just that, as parts and pieces flew off the School Buses during the School Bus Figure 8 portion of the entertaining event.  Dennis “The Rebel” Whisman steered to the School Bus Figure 8 win.

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(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - May 26, 2012) - Despite nearly 3 hours of rain in the late morning and early afternoon, a nice crowd made the trip to Flat Rock Speedway for the “Level Pebble Spectacular”
Saturday night.  Danny Jackson took the 100 lap ARCA Truck Series event, Rick McColl won his first-ever 250 lap Enduro race, while a Monster Truck exhibition thrilled the fans with a donut and wheelie contest, along with a car crushing event.  The evening was capped off with a fabulous fireworks display.

 

 

 

 

The ARCA Truck Series made their annual stop at Flat Rock for a 100 lap contest.  Danny Jackson picked up the victory, backing up his win at Toledo a week earlier.  Jackson set a torrid pace and was the class of the field as he sailed to the win.  Levi Mansfield was second, Cody Quarrick third and Chris Bailey fourth, all on the lead lap.  Chad Poorman, Brad Yunker, Zac Carter, Bob Mikolajczyk, Steve Christman and Brandon Huff completed the top ten finishers.  Jackson set fast time at 12:688.

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Just a reminder that effective with the Saturday, June 2 event, Flat Rock Speedway will use the following time schedule for “weekly” race shows until further notice:

Pits open:  3 p.m.

Practice:    4 p.m.

Time trials: 5:30 p.m

Racing:       7 p.m. 

LAP MONEY BEING TAKEN FOR JOY FAIR MEMORIAL JUNE 23 

Lap money is being sold for the Diamond Racing Products Joy Fair Memorial 100 for the ARCA Allegiant Gold Cup Late Model race Saturday, June 23. 

Lap money is $5 per lap.  The sponsor’s name will be listed in the souvenir program stuffer sheet on the date of the race.  Public address announcements will also be made prior to and on race night.  Cash or checks will be accepted for this sponsorship program. 

Lap money is also available for the Saturday, July 14 Street Stock 100 and for the Saturday, July 28 Moran Chevrolet Stan Yee Memorial 150 Gold Cup event. 

Toledo Speedway has lap money available for the Friday, July 6 Late Model Gold Cup 100 lap race also.  Again, it’s just $5 per lap! 

It’s a great way to support the race teams!  Sponsorship for laps can be obtained by calling the Flat Rock office at 734-782-2480 or the Toledo office at 419-727-1100. 

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TOLEDO SPEEDWAY--THURSDAY, JUNE 21

PLACER'S CAR CLUB CLASSIC CAR SHOW

6 P.M. TO 8 P.M.

1ST, 2ND AND 3RD THURSDAYS OF EACH MONTH!!!

TOLEDO SPEEDWAY-FRIDAY, JUNE 22, 2012

QUALITE SPORTS LIGHTING NIGHT & MARCO'S PIZZA-PARTS GALORE AUTOGRAPH NIGHT!

Walk onto the track and meet the drivers!

3:30

Pits open

5 p.m.

Practice begins and front gate opens

6:15

Time Trials

7 p.m.

ON-TRACK AUTOGRAPH SESSION!

7:30 p.m.

Legends Car heats

SP heats

4 Cyl. Heat

SS heats

Legends Car feature--30 laps

4 Cyl. Feature

SP feature-35 laps

SS feature--20 laps

Front gate: Adults-$12; children 6-12 are $3, under 6-FREE

Pit area:  *Must be minimum 14 years of age; both parents required to sign minor's release.

Pit passes;  $20 member, $30 non-member.  Drivers must be ARCA members.

FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY--SATURDAY, JUNE 23, 2012

DIAMOND RACING PRODUCTS JOY FAIR MEMORIAL 100

ARCA ALLEGIANT LATE MODELS--100 LAP FEATURE!

1:30

Pits open

3-3:45

LM practice

3:45

SS, F8 practice

4:15

Final LM practice

4:40

Final SS, F8 practice

5 p.m.

Time trials--SS, LM, F8 in that order

7 p.m.

Racing

ORDER OF EVENTS

LM last-chance (if necessary)

SS heats--all

Figure 8 heats

LM crews to infield; cars to frontstretch

Driver introductions

LM feature--100 laps

Figure 8 feature--20 laps

SS A Main--25 laps

SS B Main--15 laps

Front gate:  $20 adults, 6-12 are $3, under 6-FREE

Pit area:  Age limit minimum of 14, minors must have release signed by both parents at the track

Pit passes:  $20 ARCA member, $30 non-member.  Drivers must be ARCA members.

** ALL Late Model drivers and crew members:  $30 each.

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TOLEDO SPEEDWAY--THURSDAY, JULY 12
PLACER'S CAR CLUB CLASSIC CAR SHOW
6 P.M. TO 8 P.M.
1ST, 2ND AND 3RD THURSDAYS OF EACH MONTH!!!
TOLEDO SPEEDWAY-FRIDAY, JULY 13
Lakeshore Utility Trailer/Velvet Ice Cream Christmas in July
Prize Give Away with Santa Claus
Sportsman- 50 Laps, Street Stocks, Figure 8's, Gr Lakes Mini Cup Cars
3:30 p.m.	Pits open
5:00 p.m.	Practice begins and front gate opens
6:15	Time Trials
7:30 p.m.	Mini Cup Heats
	Sportmans Heats
	Street Stock Heats
	Figure 8 Heats
	Mini Cup Feature - 20 Laps
	Sportsman Feature - 50 Laps
	Street Stock Feature - 25 Laps
	Figure 8 Feature - 20 Laps
Front gate: Adults-$12; children 6-12 are $3, under 6-FREE
Pit area:  *Must be minimum 14 years of age; both parents required to sign minor's release.
Pit passes;  $20 member, $30 non-member
FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY--SATURDAY, JULY 14
Street Stock 100 & Christmas in July
Prize Give-Away with Santa Claus
Street Stocks - 100 Laps, Figure 8's
3:30 p.m.	Pits open
4:30 p.m.	Practice begins and front gate opens
5:45 p.m.	Time Trials
7 p.m.	Racing
ORDER OF EVENTS
SS heats--all
Figure 8 Heats
Street Stock A Main Feature - 100 Laps
Street Stock B Main Feature - 30 Laps
Figure 8 Feature - 20 Laps
Front gate:  $15 adults, 6-12 are $3, under 6-FREE
Pit area:  Age limit minimum of 14, minors must have release signed by both parents at the track
Pit passes:  $20 ARCA member, $30 non-member.  Drivers must be ARCA members.

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FLAT ROCK, MI: (7-16-12):  Flat Rock Speedway’s biggest race of the season, the Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150, is set for Saturday evening, July 28 at the ¼ mile paved oval.  The event will pay $2533 to win and $533 to start the contest, with over 30 drivers from Michigan, Ohio and Indiana expected.  Flat Rock’s Figure 8 and Street Stock classes will also be in competition as support divisions.  Each class will run features only on this night.

An open practice is scheduled for Wednesday, July 25 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the track for race cars of all types.  The pit area will open at 4 p.m.

In addition to the $2533 posted to win, Diamond Racing Products has posted $333 for fast time, in addition to a $100 gift certificate courtesy of Fastime Racing Engines and Parts of Wyandotte.  Add to that $5 in lap money per lap, and a driver could walk away with nearly $3500 in cash and prizes for a victory.  Lap money is just about sold out.  To sponsor laps, please call the track at 734-782-2480.

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The A division Street Stock ran their annual 100-lap feature. Tadek Stadniczuk won his second feature of the year. “I can’t believe I won! I heard every single noise you can imagine those last 10 laps. It is great to get such a huge win. A big thank you to our sponsors; Monroe County Breast Center, Budget Tire, Health Services Connection, Dr. David Clark & Bedford Dental, Speedway Tire & Auto and Speedway Golf Carts,” said the driver of the #20.

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FLAT ROCK, MI: (7-25-12):  An open practice is scheduled for today, Wednesday, July 25 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. as teams prepare for Saturday’s Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150 at Flat Rock Speedway.  The pit area opens at 4 p.m. The practice is open to any type of race car.

The 4 hour practice session is expected to be busy as nearly 30 ARCA Moran Chevrolet Late Models have entered the race, which honors the memory of Stan Yee Sr., who owned Late Models for over 40 years.  Stan passed away in May of 2008.  His famous #33 cars won numerous big events and championships throughout his career, including the 2003 Flat Rock Late Model crown with his son, Stan Jr.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - July 27, 2012) - Rain put a damper on Friday night’s Teamster Local 20 Kids Night at Toledo Speedway, cancelling the racing card for the evening. 

All Teamsters Local 20 tickets dated July 27 will be honored next Friday, August 3.  The Kids Night promotion has also been rescheduled for next Friday night.  All kids up to age 14 will be admitted FREE and receive a free hot dog, chips and a drink, courtesy of the Dr. Pepper/Snapple Group, Sherwood Foods and Herr’s Potato Chips. 

Jeff’s Collision of Toledo will also sponsor the August 3 show.  The ARCA ACME Dismantling Sportsman, Parts Galore Figure 8’s, ARCA 4 Cylinders and Michigan Legends Cars will be in competition.

The gates will open at 5 and racing begins at 7:30 p.m.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 3, 2012) - A good crowd filed into Toledo Speedway Friday evening for the re-scheduled Teamsters Local 20 Kids Night.  Jeff’s Collision of Toledo joined the group as the night sponsor for the 4-division race card.  Howard Kelley Jr., Robbie Loving, John Turnbull Jr. and Jeff Wells Jr. were the feature winners on a very warm and humid evening. Rose Wells and her granddaughters, representing Jeff's Collision, presented the trophies in the Sun Drop Winner's Circle.

All kids 14 and under were admitted free and received a free hot dog, chips and a drink, courtesy of Sherwood Foods, Dr. Pepper/Snapple Group and Herr’s Potato Chips.

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Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway announcer Gary Lindahl underwent scheduled surgery today for a hip replacement. At 1:25 p.m. track personnel received a phone call from Gary himself.  Surgery went well and he is now in recovery.

Gary would like to thank all the fans, officials and race teams for their thoughts and prayers.

If all goes well, Lindahl expects to be back at the track soon.

 

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 7, 2012) - A total of 24 cars are already entered for the Friday, August 17 Miller Lite 100 at Toledo Speedway.  The ARCA Allegiant Gold Cup and the Main Event Racing Series are joining forces for this event, the first time the 2 outlaw Late Model groups have co-sanctioned a race.

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(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - August 8, 2012) - 1972 race winner Danny Byrd has been named the Grand Marshal for the 24^th running of the Great Lakes Helicopter Glass City 200, set for Saturday, September 29 at Toledo Speedway.

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Toledo, Ohio—August 10, 2012:  Due to the unfavorable weather forecast and the on again, off-again mist at the track, Toledo Speedway officials have cancelled tonight’s racing program.

The Big Wheel races have been reset for next Friday, August 17, while the Armed Forces Appreciation Night will now be held Friday, August 24.

Next up is the Miller Lite 100 Friday evening, August 17 for the ARCA Allegiant Gold Cup Series and the Main Event Racing Series.  The ARCA R & M Recycling Street Stocks and ARCA 4 Cylinders will also be in action.  Race time is 7:30 p.m.

 

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(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - August 11, 2012) - Current Midwest Super Modified Association (MSA) point leader Trent Stephens sailed to a dominating win in Saturday’s 40 lap main event at Flat Rock Speedway.  The race, the first Super Modified event at Flat Rock in over 30 years, saw 10 cars in the 10 second bracket in qualifying in an impressive display of speed and power.  Heritage Newspapers served as the sponsor for the race card.  Other feature winners were Rob Moore, Gary Cronenwett and Chris Metdepenningen.

The 15 MSA cars on hand used the practice sessions to get familiar with the fast ¼ mile paved oval, as only a few drivers had ever competed at “The Rock” in the past.  Stephens got hooked up and put down a lap of 10:449 in the qualifying session.  The 40 lap main saw Trent start in the 8^th spot, and 3 quick yellows in the first 6 laps slowed the action.  The final 34 laps were straight green flag, and Stephens and the MSA stars showed their muscle.  By lap 3, Trent had moved into the lead by going both high and low to take control of the race.  In fact, he was on a rail as he flawlessly zipped through the pack and ran 30 laps in the 10 second bracket during the feature!  At the finish, only second place DJ Shullick and third place Charlie Schultz were on the lead lap as the furious pace set by Stephens put cars down a lap or more.  Kyle Edwards was fourth and Bobby Dawson came from the back to 5^th spot at the finish.  Zach Gibson, AJ Lesiecki Jr., Jon Henes, Bob Reisz and Brandon Fisher rounded out the top 10.  Kevin Shirey, Mike McVetta, Jim Paller and Matt Marlow completed the finishing order.  Jack Smith snapped an axle during a heat race and tagged the wall, ending his night.  Stephens and Schultz were the heat race winners.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 14, 2012) - 2-time ARCA/CRA Super Series champion and current Series point leader Johnny VanDoorn has entered the Miller Lite 100 for this Friday night, August 17 at Toledo Speedway.  The 100 lap feature for the outlaw-bodied Late Models teams the ARCA Allegiant Gold Cup and the Main Event Racing Series together for the first time. 

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Due to the inclement weather, tonight's Placer's Car Club Classic Car Show at Toledo Speedway has been cancelled.

The next car show is Thursday, September 6. Show time is 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Car Club hosts shows at the track the first, second and third Thursdays of each month.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 17, 2012) - Coopersville, MI driver Johnny VanDoorn captured the Miller Lite 100 for the ARCA Allegiant Gold Cup/Main Event Series outlaw Late Models Friday night at Toledo Speedway, while Cedar Springs, MI resident Dakota Carlson iced the 2012 Gold Cup title by virtue of his 4^th place run.  This is the first time that the 2 Series have teamed together for an event.  Josh Bunting won the companion ARCA R & M Recycling Street Stock feature, while Perry Marlow took top honors in the ARCA 4 Cylinder race.  PJ Sullivan of Northwest Ohio Beverage, the Toledo area Miller Lite distributor, presented the Gold Cup to Johnny in the Sun Drop Winner’s Circle.

Carlson, driving for Tony LeClair, was solid throughout the 6 race Allegiant Gold Cup Series as he captured the 2012 title.  The top 3 in the final points of the Series-Carlson, Mike Root and Harold Fair Jr., will each receive 2 round trip tickets courtesy of Allegiant Travel.  Carlson will get the opportunity to test an ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards Stock Car at the annual December ARCA test at Daytona International Speedway.

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Toledo, OH—August 31, 2012:  Toledo Speedway played host to the annual Wendy’s” Night of Destruction” Friday evening, kicking off the Labor Day holiday weekend.  A huge crowd filed into the track to see the School Bus Figure 8 race and the accompanying events on the fun-filled night.  Wendy and Frosty greeted fans and the race winners in the Sun Drop Winners Circle. 

The School Bus Figure 8 race was filled with nasty hits and crashes.  Joe Koester, by default, was the last man standing as he outlasted Scott Apperson and Troy Herrmann.  Dennis Whisman, Norm Lewallen, Archie Padgett and Jack Franzil piloted the buses for the event.  Wendy’s Hamburgers, Burge Wrecking, PB Fabrication, Mayfly Tavern, Jeff’s Collision, R & M Recycling, Woodville Auto Finance and First Choice Auto Finance served as the bus sponsors.

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Flat Rock, Michigan—September 1, 2012:  A tremendous effort by the race teams and track officials at Flat Rock Speedway allowed the Season Championship Night to be completed Saturday evening, despite 2 heavy downpours.  The first drenching occurred just as the first feature was to start, while the second one hit the track at the completion of the Late Model feature.  Even with losing just short of 2 hours of track time, the entire show, including a great fireworks display, was competed by 11:15 p.m. 

Paul Pelletier, Jeremy Miller, Frank Jiovani and Don Roberts are the 2012 track champions.  Each driver thanked the crowd for attending the races despite the rainy night in post-race interviews with track Assistant General Manager Casey Wagner.

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TOLEDO SPEEDWAY-THURSDAY, SEPT. 6, 2012
Placer's Car Club Super Cruise Night!
Featuring Bob Wurst and Jerry Connelly-entertainment
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Shows are held first, second and third Thursdays in September
TOLEDO SPEEDWAY'S NEXT RACE IS SAT. SEPT. 29
24TH Running of the Great Lakes Helicopter Glass City 200 Late Model invitational!
Plus Sportsman invitational (1/2 mile) and X-Cars (on the 1/4 mile)
Gates:  Noon
Time trials:  3
Racing:  5 p.m.
**Optional practice session Friday, Sept. 28, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Free admission to grandstand Friday
Saturday:  Adults-$25, children 6-12 are $3, under 6 are Free
Tickets now on sale!  Call the track at 419-727-1100
$50,000 plus cash purse!!!!!
** Sat.and Sunday, Sept. 15-16:  Racer's Flea Market and General Public Flea Market
In track parking lot!  Saturday:  Setup is 7 a.m. Market hours:  9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday:  9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
$20 per day or $35 for 2 days, 20' x 20 space:  First-come, first served.
*Rusty Wallace Racing Experience at Toledo Sun. Sept. 16.  Go to www.racewithrusty.com for details!
FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY--SATURDAY, SEPT.8, 2012
7-Up 125 for ARCA/CRA Super Series Late Models (1st time at Flat Rock)
Plus Big Wheel races for the kids and 300 lap Enduro Championship!
SATURDAY, Sept. 8, 2012
1 p.m.	ARCA/CRA pit registration open
3:30-4:30	ARCA/CRA practice
4:30	Enduro registration opens
5:30	ARCA/CRA pole qualifying
6 p.m.	Big Wheel races-kids 12 and under
6:30	On-track Autograph Session with ARCA/CRA drivers
7 p.m.	Anthems, driver introductions
7:15	7-Up 125 lap feature-ARCA/CRA
	300 lap Enduro championship race
Front gate:  $20 adults, kids 6-12 are $3, under 6 are FREE
Pit area:  Age limit minimum of 14, minors must have release signed by both parents at the track
Pit passes:  ARCA/CRA teams:  $30 each; Enduro-$20 ARCA member, $30 non-member

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Congrats to all the 2012 champions. If I have missed anyone, please send me an email at icechips@hotmail.com. I also want to hear from you if it was your best points finish too.

This article is the last three weeks of racing. If I forgot to mention you, please email me or send me a message on Facebook and I’ll put it in my final article, after the Glass City race.

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Great Lakes Helicopter GLASS CITY 200

Toledo Speedway--September 28-29, 2012

Late Models:  Unload, place car on jackstands; TECH GARAGE:  3 CREWMEN PER CAR, PLUS DRIVER.  NO ONE ELSE IN TECH BARN DURING INSPECTION!

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

2 p.m.             Pit registration opens AT TICKET OFFICE; rig parking; tire sales/LM over-under tech

5 p.m.             Optional practice session for all classes

7 p.m.             Practice ends—GARAGE CLOSES AT 8 P.M.  LOCK UP YOUR EQUIPMENT AND TRAILERS!

7:30-9 p.m     Dinner for all pit pass buyers at Bar/Grille, courtesy of Francis Engineering; additional dinners available at $10 per plate.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

9:30 a.m.        Pit registration is at Pit Gate Saturday.  Pits open: 

Late Model tech open…only Late Models to tech barn--Must go thru tech line before you go on-track; you will draw for qualifying at tech.

11 a.m.           Tires released from impound—no more than 4 tires at a time.

11:15 a.m.     Late Model Driver’s meeting-tech barn

Noon-12:45   Late Model practice

Noon:             Sportsman cars through tech barn—do not block aisle

12:45-1:10     Sportsman practice

1:10-1:20       X Car practice

1:20-1:55       Final Late Model practice/final scuff session

1:30 p.m.       Sportsman, X Car driver’s meeting-tech barn

1:55-2:15       Final Sportsman practice

2:15-2:30       Final X Car practice

2:30                Break; clear grandstands; ticket sales begin

2:30                Tech line opens for LM qualifying---first 15 cars and so on.

2:55                X Cars on ½ mile to qualify—IF 20 cars or more

3 p.m.             X Cars qualifying—See above.

3:10 p.m.        Qualifying:  Sportsman-must be on 1/4 mile at end of X Car qualifying. 

                        LM’s will follow (in groups of 15) Top 20 locked in.

                        LM B Main tires to be released after qualifying is completed.

                        **LM B crews, SP crews can set up on pit road after qualifying is concluded.

4:45 p.m.        PASSTIME LM pole award presentation.

4:50                Pre-race ceremonies:  Invocation-Jerry Stewart

                        Canadian Anthem and National Anthem—Meghan Chmiel

5 p.m.             LM B Main race—25 laps (top 6 advance to 200) (if necessary)

                        (LM Feature cars-remaining impound tires released during LM last-chance race)

Sportsman feature—40 laps

                        X Car feature—30 laps

LM Crews can go to pit road anytime during X Car feature

LM’s to turn 4 to line up for 200 at lap 15 mark of X Car race.

Moran Chevrolet Random Tire draw-on front-stretch

Introduction of Grand Marshall-Danny Byrd

                        Introductions of past champions and Glass City 200 winners, sponsors,

                        200 lap Glass City 200--**Driver introductions TBA depending on weather, time.

            *Allegiant Travel drawing-2 round-trip tickets for fans giveaway at lap 101 break

 

SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE (rain date is Sunday, Sept. 30—1 p.m. race time (or as soon as possible)

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - September 25, 2012) - While the racing season is wrapping up, it’s just about hockey time in Toledo!  And to kick off the 2012-2013 Toledo Walleye schedule, Coach Nick Vitucci and players Kyle Rogers (the team captain) and Bedford-area resident Phil Rauch will greet race fans Saturday night at Toledo Speedway as part of the 24^th running of the Great Lakes Helicopter Glass City 200.  The 200 lap outlaw Super Late Model invitational is Toledo’s signature event and is the finale’ for the 2012 season.

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In just 15 minutes, Toledo Speedway opens for a 2 hour practice session for the 24th Running of the Great Lakes Helicopters Glass City 200!  29 Late Models are here on the grounds, ready to go!

To stay on top of the latest action starting with today's practice, like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/toledoflatrock or follow us on Twitter @toledospeedway.

 

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(SOUTHGATE, MI - November 9, 2012) - Race teams, officials, family and friends met Friday evening for the annual Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways banquet, held at the elegant Crystal Gardens Banquet Center in Southgate, MI.  Each of the champions received their championship jackets as Master of Ceremonies Gary Lindahl led a toast to the champions.

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