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Coughlin to end busy week with 7UP 150
Kenseth excited about return to Toledo
10-time Toledo winner Scott Hantz enters 7-UP 150
(TOLEDO, Ohio – April 9, 2014) – One of the most successful late model drivers at Toledo Speedway in recent memory has added his name to the list drivers entered in the April 12 7UP 150 at Toledo Speedway.
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Wallace, Kenseth headline entry list for 7-UP 150 Saturday
(TOLEDO, Ohio – April 9, 2014) – Second-generation race car drivers Ross Kenseth and Stephen Wallace, both sons of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champions, are scheduled to compete in the 7-Up 150 stock car race at Toledo Speedway this Saturday, April 12.
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From the Steele family DNA, here comes Brandon Hermiller in 7-UP 150
(TOLEDO, Ohio – April 8, 2014) – You can definitely see the resemblance to his uncle Tim Steele. Beyond the resemblance, Coopersville, Michigan’s Brandon Hermiller is hoping to accomplish the one thing that his uncle Tim never did, and that’s to win a race at Toledo Speedway.
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ARCA FIGURE 8 DIVISION GETS BACKING FROM PRAXAIR
(TOLEDO, Ohio - April 1, 2014): Praxair, a supplier of services and gas to a variety of industries across the globe, has agreed to the title sponsorship for the ARCA Figure 8 division at both Flat Rock, MI and Toledo, OH Speedways for the 2014 season.
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ENTRY LIST JUMPS TO 33 FOR 7-UP 150
(TOLEDO, Ohio - April 1, 2014): Last weekend produced another group of entries for Toledo Speedway’s Saturday, April 12 7-Up 150 for the ARCA/CRA Super Series powered by Jeg’s and ARCA Midwest Tour presented by Scag Power Equipment Late Models. There are now 33 entries for the season opener at the Glass City oval.
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PAD RENTALS DUE APRIL 12
PAD RENTALS FOR BOTH FLAT ROCK AND TOLEDO SPEEDWAYS ARE DUE BY APRIL 12....The website is not working well....call us and we'll fill out the form for you and payment can be mailed to us by April 12.
REMEMBER---PRICE GOES UP BY $50 PER PAD AFTER APRIL 12. QUESTIONS CAN GO TO 419-727-1100.
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APRIL 12 TOLEDO 7-UP 150 ENTRY LIST GROWS TO 27 CARS
(Toledo, Ohio - March 31, 2014): A total of 27 cars are now entered for Toledo Speedway’s Saturday, April 12 season opener, the 7-Up 150 for the ARCA/CRA Super Series powered by Jeg’s and ARCA Midwest Tour presented by Scag Power Equipment Late Models. Race time is 3 p.m. A rain date of Sunday, April 13 at 1 p.m. has been established if needed.
...April 11-12 Schedule of Events
| 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 | ||||||||||
King of the Wings Sprint Car Series Begins at Toledo Wednesday, July 2
(TOLEDO, Ohio – March 25, 2014) – A new, six-race sprint car series at tracks from Toledo to Irwindale, Calif., will open at Toledo Speedway on Wednesday, July 2.
...MARCH 2014 FLAT ROCK/TOLEDO SPEEDWAY BULLETIN (3-24-14)
This is our LAST bulletin of the off-season. The schedules are posted on the web
pages. Flat Rock track office will open
April 8, weather permitting! Toledo
office is open all season. The new pocket
schedules are here! We’ll get them
around in the next few weeks….if you need a bunch before you see us, just give
us a call!
TIRES: No increase in tire prices
for 2014 season. Tires and fuel will be
available Monday, April 14 at both tracks.
The tire seminar was very informative….sorry if you missed it.
TOLEDO 7-UP 150 FOR ARCA/CRA, ARCA MIDWEST TOUR LATE MODELS APRIL 12
(TOLEDO, Ohio - March 18, 2014) - Toledo Speedway swings open its gates for the season-opening 7-Up 150 for the ARCA/CRA Super Series powered by Jeg’s and ARCA Midwest Tour presented by Scag Power Equipment Late Models Saturday, April 12.
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FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO AT MOTOR CITY HOD ROD/RACING EXPO SATURDAY-SUNDAY
(NOVI, MI - March 18, 2014) - Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways will take part in the first-ever Motor City Hot Rod and Racing Expo, set for Saturday and Sunday, March 22-23 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, MI.
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Nice guys do finish first; GC 200 race champion Strickland to run 7-UP 150 at Toledo Speedway
(TOLEDO, Ohio - March 17, 2014) – Get ready to crack open the 7-UP in victory lane at Toledo Speedway. That’s what ARCA veteran outlaw late model racer Dennis Strickland hopes to do at this year’s 7-Up 150 season opener at Toledo Saturday, April 12.
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FULL HOUSE FOR RACER REUNION AT TOLEDO SPEEDWAY BAR & GRILL
Frank Kimmel and Davey Hamilton Headline Toledo Flat Rock Speedways Press Conference
(TOLEDO, Ohio – March 14, 2014) – Reigning ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards champion Frank Kimmel and 11-time Indy 500 starter Davey Hamilton will headline the 2014 ARCA Press Conference scheduled for the Hollywood Casino in Rossford, Ohio on March 25.
...REMEMBERING KEITH MATTHEWS
Keith Matthews, age 56, passed away suddenly Tuesday, March 11. Keith served on the Romulus and Newport Fire Departments for over 20 years.
Surviving Keith is his son, Tyler. Tyler resides with his mother, Amy and Tim Moore, Flat Rock Speedway Street Stock driver. Tyler has been attending the races at Flat Rock for 13 years.
Keith enjoyed hunting and fishing with Tyler. Visitation will be held Saturday, March 15 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Girrbach-Krasun Funeral Home, 15748 Fort Street, Southgate, MI. Services will also be held Saturday at 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Tyler and his family.
...RACER’S REUNION, MARFC MEETING THIS SATURDAY AT TOLEDO
(TOLEDO, Ohio - March 11, 2014) - The Toledo Speedway Bar and Grille Banquet Room will host the annual Racer’s Reunion and Michigan Auto Racing Fan Club (MARFC) meeting Saturday, March 15.
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Hoosier Tire’s Irish Saunders Conducts Race Tire Seminar For ARCA Racers
Cody Coughlin to drive No. 55 JEGS Toyota for Venturini Motorsports, Including Toledo Speedway
(HUNTERSVILLE, NC. – March 5, 2014) – Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) announced today that it has signed Cody Coughlin to its driver development program. Coughlin will drive a 12-race schedule for Venturini Motorsports in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards under the supervision of JGR beginning March 22 at Mobile International Speedway.
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ARCA Midwest Tour and ARCA/CRA Super Series Release Entry Forms for 7-UP 150
(March 4, 2014) - Officials from the ARCA Midwest Tour Presented by SCAG Power Equipment and the ARCA/CRA Super Series Powered by JEGS have released their entry forms for the first combination race of the 2014 season between the two series, which will take place on April 12th at Toledo Speedway, located in Toledo, Ohio. Last year’s 7-UP 150 was the first ever combination race between the two series and was immediately labeled a huge success.
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Discount Tire to support ARCA 5-race late model Gold Cup Series in 2014
(TOLEDO, Ohio - March 1, 2014) - The 5-race ARCA Late Model Gold Cup Series will carry the name of Discount Tire as the Title Sponsor for the 2014 season. This is the initial involvement of the national tire retailer on the short track level.
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Longtime ARCA member Rob Durell passes
(TOLEDO, Ohio) - Longtime ARCA member Robert
N. "Rob" Durell, age 50, passed away suddenly on Friday, February 28, 2014. A 1981 graduate of Whitmer High School, Rob was an avid race fan and crew
chief for Randy Cornett and Dave Arnold at Toledo Speedway. Durell helped guide
Cornett to the 1999 ARCA Street Stock championship at Toledo.
FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO SPECIAL EVENT TICKETS ON SALE
(TOLEDO, Ohio - February 28, 2014) - Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway are moving forward with plans for the new racing season, and that includes taking ticket orders for a variety of special events at both tracks. Reserved seating, general admission tickets and children’s tickets (ages 6-12) will be available for selected races.
...ARCA RULE AMENDMENT—February 28, 2014
ARCA STREET STOCK AND ARCA FIGURE 8 DIVISION:
The GM crate engine, part number 19258602, is legal for competition, effective immediately.
The previous part number for this engine, part number 88958602, is no longer available, but is still legal for use.
ARCA FIGURE 8 DIVISION
The front nerf bar height measurement will be maximum 10 inches for all Figure 8 cars. Bar can be no wider than center of tire to center of tire.
Jack Franzil
Chief Inspector
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ARAMARK TO SPONSOR ARCA SPORTSMAN; DIAMOND RACING PRODUCTS BACK FOR JOY FAIR MEMORIAL 100
(Flat Rock, MI and Toledo, OH - February 27, 2014): Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway officials have announced that Aramark Uniform Services has signed on for the title sponsorship of the ARCA Sportsman division the 2014 racing season, while Diamond Racing Products has renewed its sponsorship of the Joy Fair Memorial 100, set for Saturday, May 24 at Flat Rock Speedway.
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BCSN TO AIR 11 FLAT ROCK/TOLEDO EVENTS IN 2014
(Toledo, Ohio - February 25, 2014) - The Buckeye Cable Sports Network (BCSN) will air a total of 11 Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway events for the 2014 racing season.
...FEBRUARY 2014 FLAT ROCK/TOLEDO SPEEDWAY BULLETIN (2-24-14)
This is our 4th bulletin of the off-season. We’ll do one each month through March of 2014. The schedules are posted on the web pages. 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!
TIRE SEMINAR IS NOW Saturday, March 8; Irish Saunders of Hoosier Tire will be at the Toledo Speedway Bar and Grille to provide information and answer questions for all of our teams. Noon to 3 p.m. Admission is free; we will set up some kind of lunch special for this day…we’ll also do membership registration, pad rentals, ticket sales, etc…..Plan to attend this day—be sure to spread the word---ask Irish the tire questions, fill out your membership form, pay for your pad rentals…….THIS IS THE DAY TO GET THIS STUFF OUT OF THE WAY AND GET READY!
ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES will be the new title sponsor of the ARCA Sportsman division in 2014. Aramark also serves as our track official uniform supplier. Our thanks to Gregg Oberle and his staff for their support.
FACEBOOK AND TWITTER: Like the Facebook page and follow us on Twitter. We will be using both extensively for up to the minute information (like weather issues) and more in 2014! www.facebook.com/toledoflatrock; Twitter @flatrockspeed and @toledospeedway.
THE ANNUAL RACER’S REUNION and MICHIGAN AUTO RACING FAN CLUB MEETING is Saturday, March 15 at Speedway Bar and Grille. It will be followed by the March meeting for the Michigan Auto Racing Fan Club. New times! Reunion is 2-6:30 p.m., MARFC meeting starts at 6:30 p.m.
...REMEMBERING STEVE WINTERHALTER
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.