Flat Rock, Michigan—October 5, 2013:  Rick McColl used the strategy of going for broke and did not pit for fuel, which became the right call as he scored the victory in the 300 lap Enduro Championship race Saturday night at Flat Rock Speedway.  Jeff Metdepenningen’s second place run netted him the 2013 track Enduro title, his second at “The Rock.”

The 26 car field used a practice session to serve as their qualifying session also.  Jeff Braun set fast time and rolled a 7 for the inversion.   Bobby Hugo and Dave Stadniczuk were early leaders until Jeff Metdepenningen took control of the race.  Jeff stayed in front until he pitted at lap 186 for fuel, giving the lead to his son, Rayce.  Several laps later, Rayce darted into the pits for his fuel stop, handing the lead to McColl.  Both Jeff and Rayce, running for the Enduro championship, played it safe by stopping for fuel, while McColl, who was not in the mix for the title, rolled the dice and stayed out on the track.

When Jeff Metdepennigen returned to the race, McColl had built up over a 1 lap lead on his challenger.  McColl held on for the victory over Jeff, Dave Bennett, Troy Brehmer and Stadniczuk.  The winner checked his fuel at the end of the race and had very, very little left as he claimed the win.  McColl said “I shut the engine off during the red flag.  Had I not, we probably would not have made it.”  The only red flag came out when Tony Rumble snapped an axle.

Jeff Metdepenningen’s run secured his 2^nd title at the track.  Jeff’s first one was in 2011.

Derrick Sheppard was sixth, cementing his 2^nd place finish in the final point tally.  Rick Bennett, Braun, Bob Swanson and Hugo completed the top ten, followed by Ed Case, Rayce Metdepenningen, Brock Kamlay, Danny Bennett, Shawn Bershback, Tom Sprotberry, Jacob Thomas, Mike Luebke, Lou Caposey, John Devor, Tony Rumble, Eric Fitzpatrick, Jimmy Gullett, Derek Denton, Paul Martell and Herbie King.

The Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway awards banquet in Saturday, October 12 at the Toledo Speedway Bar and Grille banquet room at 6 p.m.

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Page 50, 9.  Weight (point of emphasis, adding):  All car measurements, minus weight, will be done in a single, consistent manner, according to driver preference—either driver in the car or out of the car.  There will be no combination used in determining measurements.

(In 11-6-13 rules update, this was written as driver out of car for all measurements, minus weight). 

**The change will also be noted on the complete list of updates on the webpage.

 

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Page 68, 8.  Body:  Front over-hang on nosepiece is maximum 46 inches, from center of hub (was incorrectly listed at 45 inches).

Thank you,

Jack Franzil

Chief Inspector

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Flat Rock, MI and Toledo, OH—December 10, 2013:  Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway officials are proud to announce the return of Parts Galore as the title sponsor of the ARCA Figure 8 division at both tracks for the 2014 season.

 

Parts Galore, with 2 locations in the Detroit area and its facility just north of Flat Rock Speedway, will enter into its 4th year as the title sponsor of the “Motor City Madmen”, the ARCA Figure 8 division.  The business, which features the u-pull-it auto and truck parts concept, will also sponsor the track’s School Bus Figure 8 race June 14, as well as sponsoring school buses at both of those events this year.  Bill Wild of Parts Galore began his relationship with Flat Rock over 30 years ago, tying in several of his previous business ventures with the speedway. 

 

“We are very pleased to announce the return of Parts Galore to our family of sponsors to kick off the 2014 season,” noted Scott Schultz, General Manager of the 2 tracks.  “We are very fortunate to have a business relationship with Bill Wild and Jim McClellan of Parts Galore and their staffs.”

 

Several other announcements, in addition to the 2014 race schedules, are expected to follow in the coming weeks.  Log onto www.flatrockspeedway.com or www.toledospeedway.com for updated information and news on both tracks during the winter months.

 

 

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ATTENTION FLAT ROCK-

TOLEDO DRIVERS:

ALL winnings for Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways are assigned to the driver, unless a W-9 form is filled out and returned to the ARCA office no later than January 31, 2014.

The W-9 may be downloaded from the webpages.  It is located under forms.  Please fill out the form if needed and mail to:

Toledo Speedway

5639 Benore Road

Toledo, OH  43612

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - January 17, 2014) - Toledo Speedway’s signature event, the famed Glass City 200 Late Model invitational, will carry the Great Lakes Helicopter name again in 2014 as the title sponsor for the fourth consecutive season.  The prestigious event takes place Saturday, September 20 at the lightning-fast ½ mile paved oval.

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Former ARCA/Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway Figure 8 driver JR Bunting passed away this weekend.  Bunting, age 62, competed in the division in the late 1960’s and 1970’s in his familiar #34 machines.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio – January 24, 2014) – The 2013 Toledo and Flat Rock Speedways champions were honored at the Michigan Auto Racing Fan Club banquet in Warren, MI on Saturday, January 18.

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Former Toledo Speedway driver Steve Winterhalter, age 55, passed away Tuesday, February 18.  Steve competed in the ARCA Factory Stock division in the car #33 for several seasons.

Steve was self-employed for the past 25 years with his business Road Warrior, LTD Steering Column Repair.

He is survived by his parents, wife Karen, a daughter, 3 sons, 2 grandchildren and mother-in-law, Sue.

Visitation will be held Sunday, February 23 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.at the Michael W. Pawlak Funeral Home, 1640 Smith Road (at Jackman Road) in Temperance, MI.  Services will follow at the funeral home at 6 p.m.

 

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TOLEDO SPEEDWAY

Tuesday, Sept. 17:  Placer’s Car Club Classic Car Cruisin’

SUPER CRUISE NIGHT!

FEATURING ENTERTAINMENT BY BOB WURST AND JERRY CONNELLY!

*Cash prizes, 50/50 drawing, food and beverages available!

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.  FREE admission!

(Last show of season will be Tuesday, September 24)

**FINAL RACE IS SAT. SEPT. 28 AT TOLEDO!

GREAT LAKES HELICOPTER GLASS CITY 200 LAPS—LATE MODELS

Tickets now on sale!!!

Plus Sportsman and X Car Invitationals—5 p.m. is race time!

FRIDAY, SEPT. 27—OPTIONAL PRACTICE SESSION, RIG PARKING, TIRE SALES, LIMITED TECH

Pits:  2 p.m.  Practice:  5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 28:  Pits:  9:30 a.m.  Drivers meeting:  11:30 a.m.  Practice:  12:15 p.m.

Time trials:  3 p.m.  Racing:  5 p.m.

Pits:  $50 for 2-day pit pass, $40 Saturday only; $20 Friday only

Grandstands: Reserved-$25 advance, $27 day of race

General admission:  $25, children 6-12 are $3, under 6-Free

 

Sat. Oct. 5:  300 lap Enduro championship race!

Pits:  3:30

Front gates:  5 p.m.

Practice:  5 (Enduro cars will practice/qualify at same time—LeMans style)

Race:  6 p.m.

Pits

ARCA members $20

All Non-members:  $30

Minimum age for pits is 12, with minor’s release signed by parent(s) at registration (must be with minor).

Admission:  $12 adults, children 6-12 are $3, under 6 is free.

Sun. Oct. 6:  Flat Rock Historical Society Flea Market

7 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Free admission to grounds; no pets

For space rental information, please call 734-782-5220

Both Tracks:  FREE parking on track grounds; all concession items are priced from .50 to $3.50.  Beer is available ($4-4.50);

Flat Rock Speedway is located on Telegraph Road, just 5 minutes from I-75 or I-275.  The track phone number is 734-782-2480.  Log onto www.flatrockspeedway.com for further information, or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/toledoflatrock or follow us on Twitter @flatrockspeed.

Toledo Speedway is located on Benore Road at the I-75/Alexis Road exit (behind Meijer store).  The track phone number is 419-727-1100.  Log onto www.toledospeedway.com for further information, or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/toledoflatrock or follow us on Twitter @toledospeedway.

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When you look at the list of winners of the Glass City 200, it’s very, very impressive.  When you think about the drivers that have not won the race and have tried for many years, well, that’s why this race holds the prestige and history in short track Late Model racing.  It’s a quest for many drivers, and, for most of the winners, it was “my biggest win”.  That’s been said over and over. 

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1	Driven Women	51	LV Alliance	101	Albert Francis	151	Churchill Transporation
2	Driven Women	52	Dan's Vending-LaSalle, MI	102	Ray's Door-Toledo	152	Churchill Transporation
3	Driven Women	53	Dan's Vending-LaSalle, MI	103	Ray's Door-Toledo	153	Churchill Transporation
4	Driven Women	54	Dan's Vending-LaSalle, MI	104	Ray's Door-Toledo	154	Churchill Transporation
5	Driven Women	55	Dan's Vending-LaSalle, MI	105	Ray's Door-Toledo	155	Churchill Transporation
6	WBVS Photos-Bill Barnhart	56	Dan's Vending-LaSalle, MI	106	Ray's Door-Toledo	156	Laura Tucker 500
7	Habco Tool-Mentor, OH	57	Dan's Vending-LaSalle, MI	107	Dan's Vending-LaSalle, MI	157	Laura Tucker 500
8	Habco Tool-Mentor, OH	58	Dan's Vending-LaSalle, MI	108	Jack and Joe Meirow	158	Midwest Indoor Racing Series
9	DVD Dave	59	Dan's Vending-LaSalle, MI	109	Jack and Joe Meirow	159	Midwest Indoor Racing Series
10	JF Transmission-Leroy, OH	60	Dan's Vending-LaSalle, MI	110	Jack and Joe Meirow	160	Legan Trucking-Willoughby, OH
11	DVD Dave	61	Albert Francis	111	Hammer's Towing-Toledo	161	Legan Trucking-Willoughby, OH
12	Peformance Images-Rob Michon	62	Dan's Vending-LaSalle, MI	112	Hammer's Towing-Toledo	162	Legan Trucking-Willoughby, OH
13	Peformance Images-Rob Michon	63	Dan's Vending-LaSalle, MI	113	Hammer's Towing-Toledo	163	Legan Trucking-Willoughby, OH
14	Peformance Images-Rob Michon	64	Dan's Vending-LaSalle, MI	114	Hammer's Towing-Toledo	164	Legan Trucking-Willoughby, OH
15	Peformance Images-Rob Michon	65	Dan's Vending-LaSalle, MI	115	Hammer's Towing-Toledo	165	VAS-KO, INC.-Toledo
16	Peformance Images-Rob Michon	66	Dan's Vending-LaSalle, MI	116	Northwest Trailer-Toledo	166	VAS-KO, INC.-Toledo
17	Peformance Images-Rob Michon	67	Dan's Vending-LaSalle, MI	117	Northwest Trailer-Toledo	167	VAS-KO, INC.-Toledo
18	Peformance Images-Rob Michon	68	Dan's Vending-LaSalle, MI	118	Northwest Trailer-Toledo	168	VAS-KO, INC.-Toledo
19	Peformance Images-Rob Michon	69	Brandon Lojko	119	Northwest Trailer-Toledo	169	Brandon Lojko
20	Peformance Images-Rob Michon	70	Dan's Vending-LaSalle, MI	120	Northwest Trailer-Toledo	170	VAS-KO, INC.-Toledo
21	Peformance Images-Rob Michon	71	Dan's Vending-LaSalle, MI	121	Northwest Trailer-Toledo	171	Great Lakes Racing Frequencies
22	Avengers MC	72	Dan's Vending-LaSalle, MI	122	Northwest Trailer-Toledo	172	Great Lakes Racing Frequencies
23	Avengers MC	73	Dan's Vending-LaSalle, MI	123	Northwest Trailer-Toledo	173	Unique Writing Instruments
24	Avengers MC	74	Dan's Vending-LaSalle, MI	124	Northwest Trailer-Toledo	174	Unique Writing Instruments
25	Avengers MC	75	Dan's Vending-LaSalle, MI	125	Northwest Trailer-Toledo	175	Lakeshore Utillty Trailer Sales
26	Avengers MC	76	Dan's Vending-LaSalle, MI	126	Fleet Services-Toledo	176	Lakeshore Utillty Trailer Sales
27	Stahl Performance-Fabrication	77	Dan's Vending-LaSalle, MI	127	Fleet Services-Toledo	177	Lakeshore Utillty Trailer Sales
28	Stahl Performance-Fabrication	78	Roumell Enterprises-Onsted, MI	128	Fleet Services-Toledo	178	Lakeshore Utillty Trailer Sales
29	Stahl Performance-Fabrication	79	Roumell Enterprises-Onsted, MI	129	Fleet Services-Toledo	179	Lakeshore Utillty Trailer Sales
30	Stahl Performance-Fabrication	80	Roumell Enterprises-Onsted, MI	130	Fleet Services-Toledo	180	Lakeshore Utillty Trailer Sales
31	Stahl Performance-Fabrication	81	Roumell Enterprises-Onsted, MI	131	Fleet Services-Toledo	181	Lakeshore Utillty Trailer Sales
32	LV Alliance	82	Roumell Enterprises-Onsted, MI	132	Fleet Services-Toledo	182	Lakeshore Utillty Trailer Sales
33	Albert Francis	83	Roumell Enterprises-Onsted, MI	133	Fleet Services-Toledo	183	Lakeshore Utillty Trailer Sales
34	Paul and Iris Anton	84	Roumell Enterprises-Onsted, MI	134	Fleet Services-Toledo	184	Lakeshore Utillty Trailer Sales
35	Paul and Iris Anton	85	Trumbull Auto Body/9 Inch Gear	135	Fleet Services-Toledo	185	Cold Stone Creamery
36	LV Alliance	86	Trumbull Auto Body/9 Inch Gear	136	Churchill Transporation	186	Cold Stone Creamery
37	LV Alliance	87	Trumbull Auto Body/9 Inch Gear	137	Churchill Transporation	187	Cold Stone Creamery
38	Albert Francis	88	Habco Tool-Mentor, OH	138	Churchill Transporation	188	Cold Stone Creamery
39	Rand Thompson-In memory of Joy Fair	89	Trumbull Auto Body/9 Inch Gear	139	Churchill Transporation	189	Cold Stone Creamery
40	Rand Thompson-In memory of Joy Fair	90	Trumbull Auto Body/9 Inch Gear	140	Churchill Transporation	190	Cold Stone Creamery
41	Rand Thompson-In memory of Joy Fair	91	Trumbull Auto Body/9 Inch Gear	141	Churchill Transporation	191	Cold Stone Creamery
42	LV Alliance	92	Roumell Enterprises-Onsted, MI	142	Churchill Transporation	192	Cold Stone Creamery
43	LV Alliance	93	Roumell Enterprises-Onsted, MI	143	Churchill Transporation	193	Cold Stone Creamery
44	LV Alliance	94	Roumell Enterprises-Onsted, MI	144	Churchill Transporation	194	Cold Stone Creamery
45	LV Alliance	95	Ray's Door-Toledo, OH	145	Churchill Transporation	195	A-1 Auto Parts-Toledo
46	LV Alliance	96	Ray's Door-Toledo, OH	146	Churchill Transporation	196	A-1 Auto Parts-Toledo
47	LV Alliance	97	Ray's Door-Toledo, OH	147	Churchill Transporation	197	A-1 Auto Parts-Toledo
48	www.businesstradeexchange.com	98	Ray's Door-Toledo, OH	148	Churchill Transporation	198	A-1 Auto Parts-Toledo
49	www.businesstradeexchange.com	99	Ray's Door-Toledo, OH	149	Churchill Transporation	199	A-1 Auto Parts-Toledo
50	www.businesstradeexchange.com	100	Habco Tool-Mentor, OH; and	150	Churchill Transporation	200	Albert Francis
			$25 bonus-Michigan Auto Racing Fan Club

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No one expected to see a driver from Alabama show up to run the Glass City 200.  The southern states pretty much don’t run outlaw-bodied Late Models, but 2-time Snowball Derby winner Augie Grill became an instant success at Toledo Speedway in 2011.  Grill, teaming with Canadian Jerry Artuso, was a surprise entrant and promptly showed his skills by sailing to the victory on an extremely bitter cold Saturday night.

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October 31, 2013:  An early reminder to our Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway race teams!  All winnings are assigned to the drivers.  To have your winnings assigned to another party, please fill out the W-9 form that is located under forms on the track's webpage.

Please mail to:  Toledo Speedway, 5639 Benore Road, Toledo, OH  43612 no later than December 31, 2013.

The 2014 rules updates will be mailed and posted no later than next Friday, November 8.

 

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - November 14, 2013) - Toledo Speedway will swing open its gates for the 2014 racing season with the 7-Up 150 for the stock-bodied ARCA/CRA Super Series Late Models and the ARCA Midwest Tour Late Models.  The 2 groups will once again combine forces to compete in this 150 lap contest on the ½ mile paved oval Saturday afternoon, April 12. 

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Santa Claus is loading is sleigh early!  The cold air is a sure sign of Winter in our area and the holidays are just around the corner!

And in Santa’s bag are gifts for the race fan in your life—Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway season tickets, $25 gift cards, racing DVD’s, the ARCA 50^th Anniversary yearbook and the leather/wool jacket are all ready for purchase!

You can order your gifts today by simply downloading the order form located under forms on the track webpages and mailing to:  ARCA, P.O. Box 380, Temperance, MI  48182.

Phone orders are also being accepted by calling Sherry Miller at the ARCA office at 734-847-6726, extension 201, or the track’s winter office at 419-727-1100 today!

On behalf of the tracks, here’s to a joyous and safe holiday season!

 

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This is our first bulletin of the off-season.  We’ll do one each month through March of 2014.  We are working on the schedules and should be ready to release them by the first of January.  The winter office for both tracks is at Toledo; 419-727-1100.  The bulletins will be posted on the website and sent to our email list; if you are not on the email list, call us at 419-727-1100 or email cwagner@arcaracing.com and we will add your name!

 

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Roger Vroman, age 86, of Monroe, MI, passed away December 6.  Roger was the 1957 Flat Rock Speedway "Hard Top" champion at the 1/4 mile paved oval.

Vroman also competed at Toledo Speedway, and was also a champion in motorcycle racing in the area.  He was a member of the VFW Post 3943, American Legion, Carleton Gun club and the NRA.  Roger was a tool and diemaker for over 30 years before retiring.

Roger is survived by his wife of 27 years, June; 2 daughters-Pamela Cork and Tina Vroman, both of Indiana; 2 step-children, Cheryl McKay of Monroe and John Carter of Tennessee; 2 brothers, five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ruby, and 2 brothers.

Services are today, Tuesday, December 10 at the Merkle Funeral Home in Monroe.

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John Whisman, 64, passed away Sunday, December 15 after a long illness.  John is the brother of ARCA Flat Rock-Toledo Speedway Figure 8 driver Dennis Whisman and car owner/mechanic Joe Whisman.

John was a fixture at both tracks for much of his life, driving and working on race cars alongside his brothers David, Joe and Dennis.  He was preceded in death by his brother, David. 

Survivors include his brothers Joe and Dennis, and sisters Betty and Teresa; children Dawn, Michelle, Johnny, Amy, Jill and Scott.

Visitation and services will be held at the Voran Funeral Home, 23701 Ford Road (west of Telegraph Road) in Dearborn, MI. Wednesday, December 18 from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.  A service will take place at 7 p.m.

 

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This is our 2ND bulletin of the off-season.  We’ll do one each month through March of 2014. The winter office for both tracks is at Toledo; 419-727-1100.  The bulletins will be posted on the website and sent to our email list; if you are not on the email list, call us at 419-727-1100 or email cwagner@arcaracing.com and we will add your name!   The schedules will be posted Monday, December 23.

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The 2014 Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways pad rental forms are now posted under forms. Avoid late fees by sending in before April 12. ...

TOLEDO SPEEDWAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
7-UP 150--APRIL 11-12, 2014
ARCA/CRA SUPER SERIES POWERED BY JEG'S
ARCA MIDWEST TOUR PRESENTED BY SCAG POWER EQUIPMENT
FRIDAY, APRIL 11
11 a.m.		Rig Parking/Pit registration opens
1 p.m.		Tech opens
3 p.m. -7 p.m.		Open practice
7:30 p.m.		Pits close
7:30-9 p.m.		Complimentary dinner for Friday pit pass purchasers--Speedway Bar/Grille
		(Additional dinners available for $10 per plate)
SATURDAY, APRIL 12
8 a.m.		Pit area/Registration/Tech Opens
9:15 a.m.		Drivers meeting at Pit Bleachers
10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.		Front Gates Open; Final practice
1 p.m.		Qualifying
2:30 p.m.		Pre-race ceremonies/National Anthems
3 p.m.		Last Chance race #1--15 laps
		Last Chance race #2-15 laps
		On-track autograph session
		Driver Introduction
		Command to Start Engines:  7-Up representative
		7-Up 150 lap feature (10 minute break at lap 76)
30 car starting field; 20 through time trials, 6 provisionals (3 per series), 4 from last-chance
race (2 per race).
*Pit age is minimum of 12, with minor's release signed by parent(s) at registration.
*Minors not allowed on pit road when cars are on the track.
Pit passes
Friday only:  $20
Saturday only:  $35 ARCA member, $40 non-member
2-day:  $45 ARCA member, $50 non-member
Front Gate
Admission to Friday's practice is free!
Saturday, April 12
Adults are $20 each if purchased before 5 p.m. Friday, April 11
Call the track at 419-727-1100; most major credit cards accepted
All seating is General Admission for this event
Adults:  $25
Children 6-12:  $3
Under 6:  Free
No Coolers, No outside beverages permitted
Free parking on track grounds

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In 1968, Toledo Speedway promoter and ARCA founder John Marcum came up with the idea of running a 200 lap Late Model invitational—the Glass City 200.  Despite a 20-year hiatus of the race from 1978-1998 (when the Toledo track was sold), the race was revived in 1999 when Marcum’s grandson, Ron Drager, purchased the track with business partner Roy Mott.

And today, the race still carries the prestige and notoriety that it once did back in the 1960’s and 1970’s.  Let’s take a look back at the 1970 edition of the race……………

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In 1968, Toledo Speedway promoter and ARCA founder John Marcum came up with the idea of running a 200 lap Late Model invitational—the Glass City 200.  Despite a 20-year hiatus of the race from 1978-1998 (when the Toledo track was sold), the race was revived in 1999 when Marcum’s grandson, Ron Drager, purchased the track with business partner Roy Mott.

And the race still carries the prestige and notoriety that it once did back in the 1960’s and 1970’s. 

In 1972, things finally came together for Danny Byrd at the Glass City 200…..

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(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - September 14, 2013) - The largest crowd in several years jammed Flat Rock Speedway Saturday night for the Griller’s Select BBQ Sauce School Bus Figure 8 race.  Perfect weather greeted the sold-out crowd to witness not only the bus race, but a Boat Figure 8 and the track’s Figure 8 and Street Stock classes.

Rookie Corey Duane capped off a solid first year with a win in the 25 lap ARCA DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stock feature.  The “progressive” show, which had no qualifying, is set up by a blind draw for heat races and finishes in those events sets the field for the feature race.  Duane, who had recorded several second runs this year, got to the Sun Drop Winner’s Circle in his #12, topping Tim Moore, Nick Shanks, Scott Selmi, Rob Moore, Guy Fire, Craig Lange, Jeff Luttermoser, Chris Diovardi and Pete Shrake.  Marvin Krause, Kyle Worley, Tadek Stadniczuk, Gary Haener, Justin Rodriguez, Larry Smouthers, Clyde McKee and Tom Murphy completed the finishing order.  Steve Chartrand and Dan Doyle were scratches for the main event.  Rob Moore, Selmi and Fire won the heat races.

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In January of 1999, ARCA President Ron Drager and his business partner, Roy Mott, purchased Toledo Speedway from Sonny Adams.  And with the new season looming, it was time to revive a race that became known for its competition and excitement…the Glass City 200.

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As a kid growing up around the sport of auto racing, Joe Ruttman was prepared to become a race car driver from the start.  His older brother, Troy, was the 1952 Indianapolis 500 winner, and his father Ralph and brother Jim were also racers.  Joe actually ran a pair of NASCAR races at the Riverside, CA road course as a teenager in 1963. 

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Toledo, Ohio—September 24, 2013:  With the Great Lakes Helicopter Glass City 200 just days away, race teams are busy testing and making final preparations for the Silver Anniversary of the prestigious event.  The 200 lap outlaw-bodied Late Model race is being co-sponsored by Francis Engineering, Woodville Auto Finance, Hampton Inn and Holiday Inn Express.  2-time Glass City winner Joe Ruttman (1969, 1973) will be the Grand Marshal for the event.

2012 Glass City winner Terry Senneker put his #37 through its final laps before the weekend.  Terry and several other teams tested at Toledo Monday.  Senneker led just 4 laps, but they were the final 4 as Steve Needles had an engine let go, putting Terry in the Sun Drop Winner’s Circle at the Glass City oval.

2-time Glass City winner Harold Fair Jr. also tested Monday, as did Brian Ross, at the wheel of Bob Blount’s #16.  Ross will be making his first start at Toledo since 1999.  Jeff Ganus, at the wheel of the Great Lakes Helicopter #5, also tested, along with Scott Pemberton in his #51 and Brian Clay in the #30 machine.

This past weekend, Dennis Strickland, Scott McKenzie, Mike Young, Steve Cronenwett Jr., Chris Benson and Jimmy Thiel all shook down their cars for the 200 lap classic.

In addition to the 200 lap feature, the 40 lap Woodville Auto Finance Sportsman invitational and the 30 lap X Car invitational will also be a part of the huge weekend.

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September 25, 2013:  It’s almost here!  And the weather forecast is….well, we’ll wait to see what Saturday brings to the Toledo Speedway!  Just more notes, news and more photos for you as the 25^th Anniversary of the Great Lakes Helicopter Glass City 200 arrives Saturday, September 28.

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25th RUNNING OF THE GREAT LAKES HELICOPTER GLASS CITY 200-Sept. 28, 2013
presented by Francis Engineering, Woodville Auto Finance, Hampton Inn and Holiday Inn Express
OFFICIAL ENTRY LIST--as of 9-25-13
CAR #	DRIVER/HOMETOWN	SPONSOR
O	Nick Bailey/Toledo, OH	PB Fabrication
O	Johnny Belott/Mt. Morris, MI	John Belott and Son Auto Purchasing
O1	Mike Young/Monroe, MI	PB Fabrication
5	Jeff Ganus/Constantine, MI	Great Lakes Helicopter/Collins Heavyhaul/Ryman Design
6	Jimmy Thiel/Woodhaven, MI	Dusty's Collision/ Giles Auto BodyJLM Express/In Memory of Bob Ward
9	Mike Root/Grand Rapids, MI	UGS/Midwest Maintenance and Pipeline Services/Thunder the Dog
16	Brian Ross/Plymouth, IN	GT Pro/Sweet Manufacturing/AP Racing Engines
20	Don St. Denis/LaSalle, Ontario	Churchill Transportation/Dusty's Collision/Excess Metals
25	Josh Way/Painesville, OH	Mr. Muffler/Way's Custom Welding/L & R Asphalt
30	Bryan Clay/Grandville, MI	Clay Motorsports
33	Jake Francis/Painesville, OH	Francis Engineering/HABCO Tool/Bonner Farms/Sander Excavating
33	Dave Stehouwer/Wyoming, MI	Rusche Trucking/Machine Ethics/Precision Collision
37	Terry Senneker/Wayland, MI	Baker Engineering/Enterprise Iron and Metal/Detmax Excavating/Zent Mtsprts
38	Mike Simko/Clarkston, MI	Francis Engineering/HABCO Tool
40	Nick Grodi/Oak Harbor, OH	Offshore Performance Center/Dick Crown Racing/Warpaint Graphics
41	Brent Jack/Butler, IN	Krieger Racing Eng/FBR Chassis/Butler NAPA/Hartman Auto/Brent's Automotive
41	TBA	Club LaMark of Madison, Wisconsin
45	Frank Jiovani/Harrison Twp, MI	Moran Chev./JV Auto/P-V Masonry/4th St. Auto/Kee Realty/Gemini Elec/Comfort Temp.
45	George Rangel/Columbus, MI	Blue Water Air Compressors
51	Scott Pemberton/St. Johns, MI	A-1 Auto Parts Company/Pemberton Commercial/Kendall Oil
51	Chris Benson/Newport, MI	ADAY'S Roofing/BM Collision
61	Johnny VanDoorn/Coopersville,MI	Port City Racecars/Magic Transportation/TJ Oil
69	Ron Allen/Brownstown, MI	Fastime Racing Engines-Parts/S & J Asphalt/Dillon Race Cars/Tom Graham
71	Harold Fair Jr./Milan, MI	Royal Truck and Trailer Sales/Woodville Auto Finance/Senneker Race Cars
72	Scott Hantz/Angola, IN	Great Lakes Helicopter/Collins Heavyhaul/Ryman Design
86	Jim Froling/W. Bloomfield, MI	Jack's Garage
88	Steve Cronenwett Jr./Canton, MI	Giles Auto Body
88	Billy Roberts/Chardon,OH	Habco Tool/Top Notch Fabricating/Francis Engineering
88	Trevor McCoy/Caledonia, MI	AMSOIL
90	Dennis Strickland/Carleton, MI	Computer Store-Southgate/Trenton Forging/Victory Christian Fellowship Church
97	Steve Sauve/Saginaw, MI	Sauve Motorsports
116	Jack Varney Jr./Mt. Morris, MI	RJS Racing Equipment/Jack's Auto Purchasing
WOODVILLE AUTO FINANCE 40 LAP SPORTSMAN INVITATIONAL ENTRIES
CAR#	DRIVER/HOMETOWN	SPONSORS
0	Kevin Stahl Jr./Genoa, OH	Toledo Topsoil/Genoa CarCare/Needlemasters/Avengers MC/Stahl Performance Fabrication
8	Tommy O'Leary/Cygnet, OH	King Rd. Auto Parts/Wood Co. Coll./Margen Auto/Reason Sign/BH & H Carryout
10	Rich Frantz/Taylor, MI	Playoffs Sports Bar/Grille/Royal Tr,-Trailer/One Stop Speed Shop/Rose's Head-Engine Svc.
11	Howard Kelley Jr./Toledo, OH	Walt's Auto World/King Road Auto Parts/Hart's Machine Service
11G	Chad Guinn/Monroe, MI	Walt's Auto World/King Road Auto Parts/Hart's Machine Service
22	Kenny McKay/Brownstown, MI	McKay Motorsports
23	Mike Young/Monroe, MI	Sidelines/Todd's Guns/Flick's Party Store/Ray's Door
29	David Frantz/Toledo, OH	Frantz Motorsports
30	JJ Haley/Winnamac, IN	Braun Ability
46	Jim Froling/W. Bloomfield, MI	Wolverine Motorsports/Baker's Gas-Welding Supplies/Ketchum Industries
50	Rich Abel/Trenton, MI	Abel Motorsports
69	Ron Allen/Brownstown, MI	Fastime Racing Engines-Parts/S & J Asphalt/Dillon Race Cars/Tom Graham
78	Andy Harding/Toledo, OH	Mom and Dad/Brad Haydy
94	Chad Stilwell/Maumee, OH	Tim Horton's-Dussel Drive/Buck Road
711	Dan Grigsby/Toledo, OH	Lair Lounge/Sunforest Building Company
30 LAP X CAR INVITATIONAL ENTRIES		SPONSORS
O7	Adam Jezylo/Brownstown, MI	Team D.A.R.T./A & M Transmissions/Jim's Butcher Shop
8	Tommy O'Leary/Cygnet, OH	King Rd. Auto Parts/Wood Co. Coll./Margen Auto/Reason Sign/BH & H Carryout
20	Ian Jezylo/Brownstown, MI	Team D.A.R.T./A & M Transmissions/Jim's Butcher Shop
21	Dan Doyle Jr./Allen Park, MI	Jorgenson Ford/Monkey Business Custom Painting/Mark's Toy Box/Dave's Hot Rod Garage
33	Greg Studt/Flat Rock, MI	Wine Town/Mark's Toy Box/Ray's Precision Engines
76	Craig Lange/Taylor, MI	Suburban Oil/Father and Son HVAC/Michael's on the River
118	Landon Schuster/Toledo, OH	A & D Auto Parts/Georgia Cable-Boring/D-S Boring/Comm. Distributors/Rocky's Body Shop

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