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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.
...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.
...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. | |||||||||||
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.
...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.
...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!
...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.
...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. |
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
...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.
...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.
...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.”
...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.
...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.
...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.
...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.
...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
(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.
...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.
...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. | |||||||||||
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.
...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.
...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.
...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.
...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.
...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 |
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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