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FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO GOLD CUP ENTRIES GO OUT; RACE #1 AT FLAT ROCK JUNE 25
Flat Rock, Michigan—May 31, 2011: Entries have been mailed out for the 2011 ARCA Late Model Allegiant Air Glass City Gold Cup Series, a mixture of 5 races between Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways. The 2 tracks are just 30 miles apart, just a short drive down I-75. Grand Rapids, MI driver Mike Root is the 2-time defending champ of the series.
...LAP MONEY AVAILABLE FOR MORAN CHEVROLET-STAN YEE MEMORIAL 150 PRESENTED BY CGS IMAGING AT FLAT ROCK
Lap money is now being taken for the upcoming Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150 presented by CGS Imaging, set for Saturday, July 30 at Flat Rock Speedway.
The race is number 3 of the 5 race series for the ARCA Allegiant Glass City Gold Cup Late Models.
Lap money is $5 per lap, which goes to the leader of each of the 150 laps. Each sponsor will receive public address announcements and a listing in the souvenir program for race day, along with listing on the track’s web page.
Call 419-727-1100 today to become a lap sponsor!
LAP MONEY SPONSORS AS OF 7-12-11
7 laps: Flagstar Bank-26545 Ford Rd, Dearborn Heights (Craig Jackson)
7 laps: Confetti's Liquor Box Lounge, 3932 Pelham Road, Dearborn Heights
5 laps: Race fan Robert Wheaton
ADD YOUR NAME TO THE LIST TODAY!!!
...Trackside Tidbits by Debi Domby
Josh Bunting won his first career Street Stock A division feature of the season. “Finally! Half way through the season I couldn’t figure out the car. Tried a new spring and the car came around. Thanks to my family and crew.”
With his win, Bunting, breaks the streak that Scott Selmi had going of six wins. Selmi has won every feature he’s been in since the end of June (he missed the 100-lapper that Chad Guinn won, but oddly enough Scott’s dad Jim won the B division feature so the Selmi family has won seven consecutive weeks, I never did find out if a family had that many wins in a row, if anyone knows, send me an email.).
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FLAT ROCK SCHOOL BUS RACE RE-SET FOR THIS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
The wives and mechanics race originally scheduled for this Saturday have now been moved to Saturday, October 8, which is the final event of the season at the track. The Michigan Legends event will not be rescheduled.
The pit area opens at 4 p.m. this Saturday, and the ticket office will also open at 4 p.m. The front gates open at 4:30, practice begins at 5 and racing starts at 7 p.m.
Tickets purchased for last Saturday’s show will be honored this Saturday night. In the event that pre-sale ticket purchasers cannot attend the September 17 event, refunds will be given after this Saturday night’s race by calling the track.
Some reserved seating still remains and can be obtained by calling the track at 734-782-2480. Most major credit cards are accepted for phone orders. For additional information, log onto www.flatrockspeedway.com.
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LAP MONEY FOR GLASS CITY 200 SOLD OUT!
(TOLEDO, Ohio - September 27, 2011) -Our great sponsors and fans have come through again! All 200 laps of the Great Lakes Helicopters Glass City 200 for this Saturday are now sponsored! The list is below. On behalf of the track and the racers, THANK YOU! See you Saturday!
| LAP MONEY--$10 PER LAP | ||||||||
| GREAT LAKES HELICOPTERS GLASS CITY 200 | ||||||||
| SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2011 | ||||||||
| 10 LAPS | PORT CITY RACECARS | |||||||
| 15 LAPS | PNC BANK | |||||||
| 10 LAPS | SUPER HEALTH STORE (JERRY PENSLER) | |||||||
| 2 LAPS | DVD DAVE | |||||||
| 2 LAPS | PAUL AND IRIS ANTON | |||||||
| 10 LAPS | NAUGHTON INSURANCE | |||||||
| 5 LAPS | PERFORMANCE IMAGES (BOB MICHON) | |||||||
| 1 LAP | RICK ESHELMAN | |||||||
| 2 LAPS | GREAT LAKES RACING FREQUENCIES | |||||||
| 5 LAPS | QUALITY INN AND SUITES | |||||||
| 10 LAPS | RAY'S DOOR SERVICE-TOLEDO, OH | |||||||
| 5 LAPS | REMERICA REAL ESTATE (ROSANN CAREY) | |||||||
| 10 LAPS | LITE-IN-UP, TOLEDO, OH | |||||||
| 5 LAPS | MARS TRUCKING-BROOKLYN, OH | |||||||
| 10 LAPS | GLASS UNLIMITED, WESTLAND, MI | |||||||
| 5 LAPS | DRIVEN WOMEN'S GROUP | |||||||
| 10 LAPS | DAN'S VENDING-MONROE, MI | |||||||
| 10 LAPS | IN MEMORY OF DANNY CLAPSADDLE | |||||||
| 10 LAPS | McINTOSH OIL COMPANY-CANTON, OH | |||||||
| 1 LAP | MIKE AND PATTY SHELDON | |||||||
| 1 LAP | IN MEMORY OF HARRY M. SHELDON | |||||||
| 5 LAPS | COUSINO FARMS | |||||||
| 2 LAPS | RAND THOMPSON | |||||||
| 8 LAPS | TIM HORTON'S-BUCK ROAD AND MAUMEE | |||||||
| 2 LAPS | IN MEMORY OF TED STADNICZUK | |||||||
| 5 LAPS | BARBARA & MICHEAL ORANGE | |||||||
| 5 LAPS | MAC AND AL'S GARAGE-LASKEY ROAD | |||||||
| 1 LAP | HAPPY 70TH BIRTHDAY KEN P. | |||||||
| 6 LAPS | NAUGHTY TURTLE BAR/GRILLE--FT. MYERS BEACH, FL. | |||||||
| 1 LAP | IN MEMORY OF BARBARA LoPICCOLO | |||||||
| 1 LAP | MICHIGAN AUTO RACING FAN CLUB | |||||||
| 1 LAP | IN MEMORY OF LOUIS TREPANIER | |||||||
| 10 LAPS | LeCLAIR FUELS--IN MEMORY OF FRANK ILLIG | |||||||
| 5 LAPS | MIKE DAMIC RACING PHOTOGRAPHY | |||||||
| 2 LAPS | NORTHWEST FIRESTOP | |||||||
| 2 LAPS | CANNAN CONSTRUCTION | |||||||
| 3 LAPS | DAVE WHITE CHEVROLET | |||||||
| 2 LAPS | WHITE FAMILY COLLISION | |||||||
| 5 LAPS | BOB WHEATON |
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Toledo Speedway, Burger King Offer Fans Discount Tickets For May 11 Event
(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 2, 2012) - Toledo Speedway and the Greater Toledo Burger King Restaurants have teamed up to offer fans a money-saving ticket offer for the Friday night, May 11 race card at the Glass City oval.
...JOY FAIR MEMORIAL 100 LAP MONEY SPONSORSHIP SOLD OUT!
(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - June 18, 2012) - Lap money for the Saturday, June 23 Diamond Racing Products Joy Fair Memorial 100 has been sold out! The leader of each lap in the 100 lap main event for the ARCA Allegiant Gold Cup Late Model Series will receive $5 per lap, plus the bonus awards posted;
Lap 1: will pay $20; Mike and Patty Sheldon, in memory of Bob Gillean
Lap 7: will pay $10; Mike and Patty Sheldon
Lap 19: will pay $10; Mike and Patty Sheldon
Lap 44: will pay $10; Mike and Patty Sheldon, in memory of Harry Sheldon
Lap 50: will pay $25; Michigan Auto Racing Fan Club
Lap 82, 83: In Memory of Edith and Russ Dow
20 laps: DTS Drive Train Specialists
5 laps: Rand Thompson
2 laps: WBVS Photos
10 laps: Mike Damic Racing Photography, in memory of John Damic
6 laps: Alex and Edgar Brown
2 laps: Paul and Iris Anton
1 lap: Paul Anton Photos
2 laps: Paul and Rhea Gontarski
Laps 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100: Lee Motorsports, Action Drywall, Applied Roofing, Arrow Uniform Rental, D & E Landscaping, Powertran Transformers, Whitney’s Collision, Z-Contractors.
5 laps: Sterling Printing and Graphics, Sterling Heights, MI
2 laps: DVD Dave
10 laps: Flat Rock/Toledo Safety Truck crew; Jim, Tom, Terry, Ron, Mickey.
8 laps: M & K Motorsports, Sylvania, OH
Thank you to all our lap money sponsors—see you Saturday!
...PELLETIER-JIOVANI-LOVING-FIREWORKS AT FLAT ROCK
(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - July 7, 2012) - Mother Nature finally released her grasp on the Southeastern Michigan area just prior to race time at Flat Rock Speedway Saturday night. The fans arrived late as a steady, cool breeze arrived to provide a nice evening for the annual Budweiser Level Pebble “KABOOOOM” Night. Paul Pelletier, Frank Jiovani and Robbie Loving captured feature wins, with the night ending with the fabulous Flat Rock Speedway fireworks display.
...Toledo/Flat Rock Speedways Time Schedules
| TOLEDO SPEEDWAY--THURSDAY, AUG. 16, 2012 | ||||||||||||
| PLACER'S CAR CLUB CLASSIC CAR SHOW | ||||||||||||
| 6 P.M. TO 8 P.M. ---FREE ADMISSION! | ||||||||||||
| TOLEDO SPEEDWAY-FRIDAY, Aug. 17, 2012 | ||||||||||||
| MILLER LITE 100: ARCA Allegiant Late Models and Main Event Series together! | ||||||||||||
| Plus R & M Recycling Street Stocks and ARCA 4 Cylinders | ||||||||||||
| BIG WHEEL RACES FOR THE KIDS! | ||||||||||||
| FRIDAY, Aug. 17 | ||||||||||||
| 2 p.m. | Pit gates open | |||||||||||
| 4:30 | Front gate and ticket office opens;practice begins | |||||||||||
| 4:30-5:15 | Late Model practice | |||||||||||
| 5:15-5:30 | Street Stock, 4 Cylinder practice | |||||||||||
| 5:30-5:50 | Final LM practice | |||||||||||
| 5:50-6 p.m. | Final SS, 4 Cylinder practice | |||||||||||
| 6:15 | Time trials-SS, 4 Cyl.; LM at 6:30 | |||||||||||
| 7 p.m. | Big Wheel races | |||||||||||
| LM crews to pit road (anytime after qualifying) | ||||||||||||
| 7:30 | LM last-chance race (if necessary) | |||||||||||
| SS heats-8 laps | ||||||||||||
| 4 Cyl. Feature | ||||||||||||
| LM feature--100 laps | ||||||||||||
| SS feature--20 laps | ||||||||||||
| Front gate: $20 adults, kids 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. | ||||||||||||
| **All Late Model drivers and crew members-$30 | ||||||||||||
| FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY--SATURDAY, AUG. 18, 2012 | ||||||||||||
| LEPPEN CHIROPRACTIC/UAW LOCAL 3000 AUTOGRAPH NIGHT! | ||||||||||||
| Armed Forces Appreciation Night: All military personnel admitted FREE | ||||||||||||
| with military ID (please show ID at the ticket windows) | ||||||||||||
| ARCA Moran Chevrolet Late Models, Parts Galore Figure 8's, DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stocks | ||||||||||||
| SATURDAY, AUG. 18, 2012 | ||||||||||||
| 2:30 p.m. | Pit gate opens | |||||||||||
| 3:30 | Practice | |||||||||||
| 5 p.m. | Time trials | |||||||||||
| 6:15 | On-track autograph session | |||||||||||
| 7 p.m. | LM heats | |||||||||||
| SS heats--all | ||||||||||||
| Figure 8 heat(s) | ||||||||||||
| LM feature--50 laps | ||||||||||||
| SS A Main--25 laps | ||||||||||||
| SS B Main-(if necessary) | ||||||||||||
| Figure 8 feature--20 laps | ||||||||||||
| Front gate: $12 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. | ||||||||||||
Toledo/Flat Rock Time Schedules
| TOLEDO SPEEDWAY-FRIDAY, Aug. 31, 2012 | |||||||||||
| WENDY'S NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION! | |||||||||||
| School Bus Figure 8 race, Boat Figure 8, Train Figure 8, | |||||||||||
| Road Course Race, Race Car Bowling, Backup Race! | |||||||||||
| FRIDAY, AUG. 31 (rain date is Sun. Sept. 2 at 7:30 p.m.) | |||||||||||
| 5:30 | Pit gates open | ||||||||||
| 5:30 | Front gate and ticket office opens | ||||||||||
| 6 p.m. | Road Course practice | ||||||||||
| 6:30 | BIG WHEEL race for kids to age 12 | ||||||||||
| 7 p.m. | Bus rides | ||||||||||
| 7:30 | Race Car Bowling | ||||||||||
| Back up race | |||||||||||
| Road Course race-25 laps | |||||||||||
| Lucky # drawing, change track | |||||||||||
| Figure 8 Train race | |||||||||||
| Boat Figure 8 race | |||||||||||
| School Bus Figure 8 race | |||||||||||
| Front gate: $15 adults, kids 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. | |||||||||||
| FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY--SATURDAY, SEPT.1, 2012 | |||||||||||
| SEASON CHAMPIONSHIPS and FIREWORKS!!! | |||||||||||
| ARCA Moran Chevrolet Late Models, ARCA Parts Galore Figure 8's, DTS Drive Train Specialists | |||||||||||
| Street Stocks | |||||||||||
| SATURDAY, Sept. 1, 2012 | |||||||||||
| 3 p.m. | Pit gate opens | ||||||||||
| 4 p.m | Practice; front gate, ticket office opens | ||||||||||
| 5:30 | Time trials | ||||||||||
| 7 p.m. | LM heats | ||||||||||
| SS heats | |||||||||||
| Figure 8 heats | |||||||||||
| LM feature--50 laps | |||||||||||
| SS A Main--30 laps | |||||||||||
| SS B Main-(if necessary) | |||||||||||
| Figure 8 feature--25 laps | |||||||||||
| FIREWORKS!! | |||||||||||
| Front gate: $15 adults, kids 14 and under are 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. | |||||||||||
TOLEDO'S PLACER'S CAR CLUB SHOWS COMPLETE FOR 2012
The Thursday night Placer's Car Club Classic Car Shows held at Toledo Speedway have concluded for the 2012 season.
The club met last night and decided to call an end to the events, which are held the first 3 Thursdays of each month.
Details regarding the 2013 car shows will be announced at a later date.
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FORMER RACER BUILDING MODELS OF FLAT ROCK-TOLEDO CARS
Toledo, Ohio—November 19, 2012: Judging from the photo, Desi “Tas” Kesler has found a hobby-a hobby that requires precision work and attention to detail. The former Toledo Speedway racer is now building replicas of Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway race cars to keep himself busy. Health issues have sidelined Tas from his daily work.
His love for racing directed Tas to the hobby of building model cars. He has completed several cars already this fall, and, with Christmas right around the corner, his workload is expected to increase.
To check out Kesler’s work, go to www.facebook.com/TazRacingCollectibles. Taz can be reached at 419-754-7127 or at tazmania2329@yahoo.com for more information.
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Congrats ARCA Midwest Tour Champ Jonathan Eilen
Congratulations to ARCA Midwest Tour champions Jonathan Eilen and crew, who were officially crowned 2012 champs during the banquet awards ceremony Saturday night in Wisconsin Dells, Wis. at the Chula Vista Resort.
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GREAT LAKES HELICOPTER RETURNS FOR SILVER ANNIVERSARY OF GLASS CITY 200
(TOLEDO, Ohio - February 19, 2013) - Toledo Speedway’s signature event, the famed Glass City 200 Late Model invitational, will mark the Silver Anniversary of the race in 2013, and will carry the Great Lakes Helicopter name as the sponsor for the third consecutive season. The prestigious event takes place Saturday, September 28 at the lightning-fast ½ mile paved oval.
...FIVESTAR RACECAR BODIES CONTINUES ARCA SPORTSMAN, STREET STOCK DIVISION SUPPORT
(TOLEDO, Ohio - February 25, 2013) - FiveStar Racecar Bodies will continue its contingency awards program for the ARCA Sportsman and Street Stock divisions at Toledo and Flat Rock Speedways for the 2013 racing season.
...Hollywood Casino hosts annual ARCA Toledo, Flat Rock press conf; several key announcements made
(TOLEDO, Ohio - March 12, 2013) - Toledo Speedway and Flat Rock Speedway will celebrate significant milestones this season when the local tracks open for racing next month.
...THOUGHTS, PRAYERS WITH KIM HEBERT
The Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway track officials and race teams send their thoughts and prayers to Kim Hebert,the wife of ARCA Street Stock driver Chris Hebert (Car #31).
Word has been received that Kim has been diagnosed with a serious illness. Please keep Kim and Chris in your thoughts and prayers.
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Interest and Purse Grows for Moran Chevy/Stan Yee Memorial 150 at Flat Rock
FLAT ROCK, MI (6-9-2008)-- Flat Rock Speedway’s biggest Late Model race of the season, the Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150, set for Saturday, June 21 has now taken a step up in purse money. The Yee family and friends have stepped forward to add additional monies to the event. Yee, a hugely successful car owner for over 40 years, passed away May 18, just 2 days shy of his 76th birthday. His son, Stan Jr., is a weekly competitor in the Late Model division at “The Rock”.
...Moran Chevy/Stan Yee Memorial 150 Audio Interview with Stan Yee Jr.
Flat Rock, MI (6-19-2008)-- Click on the link to listen to Scott Schultz's interview with Stan Yee Jr. Stan talks about his father, and previews what the 150 means to him. Check back often for more info on this weekends events.
The interview can be found by clicking here.
To play in your browser you may click here on this alternative link.
...Santa Claus Coming to Toledo, Flat Rock for Christmas in July Give-Away
TOLEDO, OH, FLAT ROCK, MI: (6-24-08): Don't look now, but it's about 6 months until Christmas! Ah, but Toledo and Flat Rock Speedways are preparing to celebrate Christmas early with their annual Christmas in July Prize give-away nights, complete with a visit from the jolly old man himself, Santa Claus!
...Tickets on Sale for School Buses, Glass City 200 and ARCA Championship Weekend
TOLEDO OH (8-13-08)--Reserved seat tickets are now on sale for several season-ending events at both Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways. Tickets may be obtained at either track, by phone or by down-loading the reserved seat ticket order form posted on each track's website. 2008_reserved_ticket_form
...New for 2009: Arcaracing.com Debuts Photo Gallery for ARCA Short Tracks
Racer's Reunion, Fan Club Meeting, Mall Shows Signal Start of Season
TOLEDO, OH: There's something about walking into Frenchtown Square Mall in Monroe and Westfield Franklin Park in Toledo at this time of year-and when you see the freshly-painted, sharp-looking race cars, you start to get anxious for racing season!
...The Hantz Group Joins Allegiant Air to Sponsor Late Model Gold Cup Series
TOLEDO, OH: (4-2-09): A name quite familiar to Toledo Speedway fans will provide title sponsorship for the ARCA Glass City Gold Cup Late Model Series in 2009. The Hantz Group, a financial services company, will join with Allegiant Air to present the 5-race Gold Cup Series this season. The schedule features 2 races at Flat Rock Speedway and 3 events at Toledo for the upcoming season.
...Immediate Bulletin:
Flat Rock, MI (4-21-2009)-- ATTENTION FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY TEAMS,
DUE TO THE FORECAST OF SNOW/RAIN FOR PART OF WEDNESDAY AND THE CURRENT WET GROUNDS, WE ARE MOVING WEDNESDAY’S PRACTICE TO…
THURSDAY, APRIL 23. TIMES REMAIN THE SAME. See below....
...Cronenwett Jr., Loving, DeMaggio, Rae Lead Flat Rock Win Parade
FLAT ROCK, MI: (5-2-09): Week number 2 of the 2009 racing season at Flat Rock Speedway maintained a level of great competition in all 3 classes. Corrigan Oil served as sponsor the night and guests of the track included our military and veterans for Armed Forces Appreciation Night. Steve Cronenwett Jr., Robbie Loving, Randy DeMaggio and James Rae took feature wins on a cool and windy evening.
...USAC Returns to Toledo July 3; Hemelgarn, Super Fitness Back Event
TOLEDO, OH: (6-30-09): The entry lists for both the USAC National Sprint and Midget Series event at Toledo Speedway are taking shape as the Friday, July 3 race at Toledo Speedway nears. 1996 Indy 500 winning car owner, Ron Hemelgarn, and his Hemelgarn Racing Team will sponsor the race along with Super Fitness.
...Trackside Tidbits by Debi Domby
It has been six years since there have been over 40 super late models at Flat Rock Speedway, but 42 made their way to the track for the Stan Yee Memorial race, which was part of the Hantz Group (presented by Allegiant Air) Gold Cup series. For the last four years the Gold Cup races have been at held Toledo ... the last one run at Flat Rock was in 2005.
...Maran Wins Great Flat Rock Enduro 250
FLAT ROCK, MI: (7-4-09): Jeff Maran took advantage of a blocked track at lap 209 after a sensational battle with Dave Arnold Jr. for over 100 laps and sped to victory and the $1000 payday in Saturday night's 250 lap Enduro race at Flat Rock Speedway. Eric Hoffman captured the MCR Dwarf Car feature, Brad Turner took the ARCA 4 Cylinder main and Steve Matusiewicz won the Figure 8 Boat race as the track celebrated the 4th of July holiday.
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