KELLEY JR.-LOVING-TURNBULL-WELLS TOPS AT TOLEDO

KELLEY JR.-LOVING-TURNBULL-WELLS TOPS AT TOLEDO

(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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PELLETIER-FRANTZ-EARLEY BEAT THE RAIN AT FLAT ROCK (ALMOST)

PELLETIER-FRANTZ-EARLEY BEAT THE RAIN AT FLAT ROCK (ALMOST)

(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - August 4, 2012) - For the first time since April 28, rain fell on a Saturday at Flat Rock Speedway.  But a great effort by the race teams and track officials kept things moving along and allowed the Glass Unlimited Night to be nearly complete, as the Figure 8 feature was called after 14 of the 20 laps.  Paul Pelletier, Rich Frantz and Billy Earley captured the wins.  Walter Krause of Glass Unlimited presented the trophies and bonus money to the winning trio.

The clouds started to roll in around the 4 p.m. practice start and continued to build as approaching storms just missed the track.  At 6:45, 15 minutes before start time, a heavy 10 minute downpour caused a delay, pushing the race card back to a 7:30 p.m. start.  The race teams were ready and kept the race card moving through the heats and features.

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Toledo/Flat Rock Time Schedules

TOLEDO SPEEDWAY--THURSDAY, AUG. 9, 2012




 
PLACER'S CAR CLUB  CLASSIC CAR SHOW




 
6 P.M. TO 8 P.M. ---FREE ADMISSION!





 











 
TOLEDO SPEEDWAY-FRIDAY, Aug. 10, 2012



 











 
ARMED FORCES APPRECIATION NIGHT!




 
All military personnel (active and retired) admitted FREE with military ID

 
BIG WHEEL RACES FOR THE KIDS!





 
ARCA ACME Dismantling Sportsman, R & M Recycling Street Stocks and Figure 8 Train Race!  











 
FRIDAY, Aug. 10  (note pit gate  and front gate time change for this event)



 
4:30 Pit gates open







 
5:30 Front gate and ticket office opens;practice begins




 
6:30 Time trials







 
7:15 Big wheel races







 
7:30 Sportsman heats







 

Street Stock heats







 

More big wheel races







 

Sportsman feature--35 laps






 

Street Stock feature--20 laps






 

Figure 8 Train race







 











 
Front gate:  $12 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.  





 











 
FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY--SATURDAY, AUG. 11, 2012


 
MSA SUPER MODIFIEDS!!!  FIRST TIME IN OVER 30 YEARS AT FLAT ROCK!  
plus ARCA Parts Galore Figure 8's, DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stocks and ARCA 4 Cylinders











 
SATURDAY, AUG. 11, 2012






 
2:30 p.m,. Pit gate opens for MSA teams






 
3 p.m. Pit gate opens for Flat Rock teams





 
4 p.m. Practice








 
5:30 Time trials







 
7 p.m. SS heats--all







 

MSA heats







 

4 Cylinder heat(s)







 

Figure 8 heats







 

SS A Main--25 laps







 

MSA feature--40 laps







 

SS B Main--15 laps (if necessary)





 

4 Cylinder feature--20 laps






 

Figure 8 feature--20 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.  





 











 











 
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IT'S HIP TO BE GARY LINDAHL (WITH A NEW HIP)

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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MILLER LITE 100 ENTRIES ARRIVING FOR TOLEDO ARCA ALLEGIANT GOLD CUP/MAIN EVENT SERIES AT TOLEDO

(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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DANNY BYRD NAMED GRAND MARSHAL FOR GREAT LAKES HELICOPTER GLASS CITY 200

DANNY BYRD NAMED GRAND MARSHAL FOR GREAT LAKES HELICOPTER GLASS CITY 200

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

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TOLEDO’S FRIDAY NIGHT RACING CANCELLED

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 SPEEDWAY WEATHER UPDATE-11:50 A.M. THE SHOW IS ON!

Flat Rock Speedway, 11:50 a.m. Saturday, August 18, 2012: The track is dry and we are preparing for tonight's show, featuring the return of the MSA Super Modifieds for the first time in over 30 years.  The Flat Rock Street Stocks, Figure 8's and 4 Cylinders are also in action tonight.

There still is a chance of a shower, but hopefully it won't interfere with our plans. 

Our best advise is to check the website for any further updates or call the track at 734-782-2480 before you hit the road. The quickly-changing weather conditions of this front keep everyone guessing. 

IF any change occurs in tonight's plans, we will post it immediately here on this webpage. 

Pits open at 2:30 for MSA, 3 p.m. for Flat Rock cars.  Practice at 4, time trials at 5:30, racing at 7 p.m.

Thank you!

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TRENT STEPHENS FLIES TO FLAT ROCK VICTORY

TRENT STEPHENS FLIES TO FLAT ROCK VICTORY

(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 8th 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 5th 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/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.                  
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4 Cylinder Bulletin

August 13, 2012

 

To:  All ARCA 4 Cylinder teams

RE:  4 Cylinder rules

 

Effective immediately, all Neons will weigh minimum 2500 lbs., and have maximum 1½ inch inside diameter exhaust. 

Point of emphasis:  NO REAR CAMBER IN ANY CAR.

Thank you,

 

Jack Franzil

Chief Inspector

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TRACK RECORD HOLDER SCHULTZ, FORMER ARCA/CRA CHAMP HANTZ ENTER MILLER LITE 100 AT TOLEDO

(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 12, 2012) - The field for the Miller Lite 100 at Toledo Speedway just got more impressive with the addition of several entries over the weekend.  The race, scheduled for this Friday night, August 17,  teams the ARCA Allegiant Gold Cup and the Main Event Racing Series together for the first time as the outlaw-bodied Late Models will battle in a 100 lap feature event.

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2-TIME ARCA/CRA CHAMP JOHNNY VANDOORN ENTERS FRIDAY’S MILLER LITE 100 AT TOLEDO

(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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Trackside Tidbits by Debi Domby

Couple weeks of racing in this column.

The races held on August 4. The races got started about a half hour late when a rain storm Under heavy skies, we got all but a few laps of the Figure 8 feature in.

Paul Pelletier and Dennis Strickland again had a great side-by-side battle in the Super Late Model feature. Pelletier took home his fourth win of the season. “The race with Dennis was a good competitive race. We only touched one. I’m going to make this quick so we get more races in before the rain comes. I want to thank my sponsors, Fraza Forklifts, Dusty's Collision, Exotic Automation, First Impressions Cement, ABC Plumbing, Berringer Law, Duane's Roadrunner's and my family and crew and all the fans for sticking it out tonight.”

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Tonight's Placer's Car Club Classic Car Show Cancelled

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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VANDOORN TAKES MILLER LITE 100 WIN TO AT TOLEDO; CARLSON CROWNED ARCA ALLEGIANT GOLD CUP CHAMPION

VANDOORN TAKES MILLER LITE 100 WIN TO AT TOLEDO; CARLSON CROWNED ARCA ALLEGIANT GOLD CUP CHAMPION

(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 4th 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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REMEMBERING MICHAEL CHAMPAGNE

Michael A. Champagne of Dexter, MI, the son of former ARCA Figure 8 driver Mike Champagne, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, August 9 at the age of 21.  His grandfather, Russ Champagne, was also a former Figure 8 driver.

Michael was a member of the United States Navy and served on the U.S.S. Cape George.

The family will receive friends at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home in Chelsea, MI Monday, August 20 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m to 8 p.m.

Services will be held Tuesday, August 21 at 11 a.m. at Shalom Lutheran Church in Pinckney, MI.

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PELLETIER FLIES TO FLAT ROCK WIN

PELLETIER FLIES TO FLAT ROCK WIN

(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - August 18, 2012) - Trenton, MI resident Paul Pelletier recorded his 5th win of 2012, taking the victory in the 50 lap ARCA Moran Chevrolet Late Model feature Saturday night at Flat Rock Speedway.  Saturday was arguably the best weather of the season that greeted a good crowd that attended the Leppen Chiropractic/UAW Local 3000 Autograph Night.  Fans had the chance to walk on the track and meet the drivers prior to the start of the show.  Dr. Cecilia Leppen, together with her son and grandson, presented trophies to the winners, which also included Tim Moore, Rich Abel and Dennis Whisman.  The speedway also honored members of the military for Armed Forces Night, as all military personnel were guests of the track Saturday evening.

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Lap Money Now Available for the Great Lakes Helicopter Glass City 200

Lap money is now available for the 24th Running of the Great Lakes Helicopter Glass City 200.  Lap money is $10 per lap.  The first 20 laps have already been sponsored:  First 10 laps: Port City Racecars, Second 10 laps Driven Women.  Your name will go in the program insert sheet, it will appear on the track’s website, and there will also be public address announcements made for your support of the race teams.  Call Toledo Speedway today (419) 727-1100. 

 

Glass City 200 Lap Money
Lap Name Lap Name Lap Name Lap Name
1 PortCity Racecars 51
101
151
2 PortCity Racecars 52
102
152
3 PortCity Racecars 53
103
153
4 PortCity Racecars 54
104
154
5 PortCity Racecars 55
105
155
6 PortCity Racecars 56
106
156
7 PortCity Racecars 57
107
157
8 PortCity Racecars 58
108
158
9 PortCity Racecars 59
109
159
10 PortCity Racecars 60
110
160
11 Driven Women 61
111
161
12 Driven Women 62
112
162
13 Driven Women 63
113
163
14 Driven Women 64
114
164
15 Driven Women 65
115
165
16 Driven Women 66
116
166
17 Driven Women 67
117
167
18 Driven Women 68
118
168
19 Driven Women 69
119
169
20 Driven Women 70
120
170
21
71
121
171
22
72
122
172
23
73
123
173
24
74
124
174
25
75
125
175
26
76
126
176
27
77
127
177
28
78
128
178
29
79
129
179
30
80
130
180
31
81
131
181
32
82
132
182
33
83
133
183
34
84
134
184
35
85
135
185
36
86
136
186
37
87
137
187
38
88
138
188
39
89
139
189
40
90
140
190
41
91
141
191
42
92
142
192
43
93
143
193
44
94
144
194
45
95
145
195
46
96
146
196
47
97
147
197
48
98
148
198
49
99
149
199
50
100
150
200

 

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ALLEN-WHISMAN-HUSTON-MARLOW 2012 TOLEDO TRACK CHAMPIONS

ALLEN-WHISMAN-HUSTON-MARLOW 2012 TOLEDO TRACK CHAMPIONS

(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 24, 2012) - Sunshine and blue skies greeted race fans and teams for Friday’s Glass Bowl Lanes Season Championships and Autograph Night at Toledo Speedway.  Ron Allen, Dennis Whisman, Kyle Huston and Perry Marlow were crowned the 2012 track champions.  Jim Froling, Gary Cronenwett, Huston and Jeff Wells Jr. captured the feature events of the evening and visited the Sun Drop Winner’s Circle.  The fans took part in the on-track autograph session prior to the start of the race card.  The track also hosted Armed Forces Night, with all military personnel admitted as guests for Friday’s event.

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LEE-MOORE-YORK-WELLS JR. TAKE FLAT ROCK CHECKERED FLAGS; McCLURE 4 CYLINDER CHAMP

LEE-MOORE-YORK-WELLS JR. TAKE FLAT ROCK CHECKERED FLAGS; McCLURE 4 CYLINDER CHAMP

(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - August 25, 2012) - Flat Rock Speedway hosted Action Exteriors Kids Night Saturday, with all kids to age 14 admitted to the track free, and each child received a free hot dog, chips and a drink, courtesy of Jim’s Butcher Shop, Sherwood Foods, Dr. Pepper Snapple Group and Herr’s Potato Chips.  A nice crowd turned out for a great night of racing and entertainment as Jerry Lee Jr., Tim Moore, Lonnie York and Jeff Wells Jr. took the feature wins.  Ray McClure secured the ARCA 4 Cylinder championship at the ¼ mile paved oval.  The TKC Go-Karts also competed in an exhibition race prior to the start of the show.

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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.  




   










   
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TOP FEMALE DRIVERS TO RACE AT FLAT ROCK SEPT. 8 IN ARCA/CRA 7-UP 125

TOP FEMALE DRIVERS TO RACE AT FLAT ROCK SEPT. 8 IN ARCA/CRA 7-UP 125

(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - August 23, 2012) - Two of the top female stock car drivers in America are slated to compete at Flat Rock Speedway Saturday night, September 8 when the ARCA/CRA Super Series Late Models make their first-ever appearance at the ¼ mile paved oval for the 7-Up 125.

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Entries Go Out for Great Lakes Helicopter Glass City 200

Entries Go Out for Great Lakes Helicopter Glass City 200

(TOLEDO, Ohio  - August 27, 2012) – Entry blanks are going out today for the 24th running of the Great Lakes Helicopter Glass City 200, set for Saturday, September 29 at Toledo Speedway.  A rain date of Sunday, September 30 has been established if needed.  1972 Glass City 200 winner Danny Byrd has been named Grand Marshall for the 2012 edition of the classic.

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Trackside Tidbits by Debi Domby

A couple weeks of articles here because I didn’t get last week’s in early enough to get online. I also want to apologize for anyone I missed for the weekend of Aug. 17-18. The computer crashed when I was doing the Flat Rock half and I was only able to remember so much. If I forgot you, please send me your quote from that night and I’ll add it into the article for Aug. 24. Email me at icechips@hotmail.com or send me a message on FaceBook.

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ARCA/CRA ENTRY LIST IS STRONG FOR FLAT ROCK 7-UP 125 SEPT. 8

(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - August 30, 2012) - A strong entry list filled with many of the top Super Late Model drivers of the Midwest is assembling for the ARCA/CRA 7-Up 125 Saturday night, September 8 at Flat Rock Speedway.  The 2-groove, ¼ mile paved oval is hosting the Series for the first time.  Big Wheel races for kids 12 and under will take place prior to the show, while the track’s 300 lap Enduro Championship race will get the green flag following the 7-Up 125.

 

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HOT NIGHT FOR TOLEDO’S WENDY’S “NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION

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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PELLETIER-MILLER-JIOVANI-ROBERTS CAPTURE FLAT ROCK TITLES

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/Flat Rock Time Schedule

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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BELOTT, ROOT FIRST ENTRIES FOR GREAT LAKES HELICOPTER GLASS CITY 200

BELOTT, ROOT FIRST ENTRIES FOR GREAT LAKES HELICOPTER GLASS CITY 200

(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - September 5, 2012) - Mt. Morris, MI driver Johnny Belott and 2-time ARCA Allegiant Gold Cup Series champion Mike Root are the first 2 entries for the 24th running of the Great Lakes Helicopter Glass City 200, set for Saturday, September 29 at Toledo Speedway. A rain date of Sunday, September 30 has been established if needed for the outlaw-bodied Super Late Model invitational. 1972 Glass City 200 winner Danny Byrd has been named Grand Marshall for the 2012 edition of the classic.

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