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. 

The 1973 edition of the 200 saw a formidable duo team up for this race.  With Joy Fair on the sidelines due to a serious crash at Toledo in July, Joe Ruttman was tabbed by car owner William Gillelan and Fair to drive the now-famous #1 Ford Maverick.

Ruttman wheeled the Maverick for the final 2 months of the season, and get this—the combo won 13 of 14 races, taking wins throughout the Midwest not only at weekly shows, but also several big races, including Toledo’s Glass City 200….

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**The following includes 11-12-13 LM update and 11-20-13 SP update--as noted below)

Point of emphasis, all divisions:  Over-flow hose must exit lower right corner of front windshield and go straight up (don’t put a 90 degree fitting on the end!)

LATE MODELS

Page 48, 2.  Bodies:  (adding):  No vents, louvers or holes in any body part.

Page 49, H.  Front nose piece:  (adding):  Maximum 4 inch lip on splitter; maximum 4 inch inside bracing.

Page 49, Engines:  (adding):  Engine and components may not be remotely adjustable.

Page 50, 9.  Weight:  (point of emphasis, adding-revised 11-12-13):  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.

Page 50, 11.  Fuel cell:  (from 1-15-13 bulletin):  If fuel cell is made of aluminum, steel plates of similar gauge are to be installed at the front and rear of cell, to inspector’s approval.

FIGURE 8’S

Page 55, 2.  Engines:  (add):  Non-magnetic connecting rods not permitted.

Page 55, 2.  Engines:  (from 7-18-13 bulletin):  (adding):  GM crate engine part # 19258602 is approved with an ARCA approved 2 barrel carburetor for use in competition.  Stroke must remain stock on GM V6 and Ford V6 engines.  Chrysler V6 will be allowed maximum 3.50.  Only stock hydraulic lifters can be used if engine is equipped with a roller cam.  No additional parts.  (also adding crate part number #19258602 to chart; 4.000 bore, 350 cubic inches).

Delete:  Roller cams are not permitted.

Page 57, 11.  Wheel/Tires:  Hoosier 880 26.5/8.0-15 and Hoosier 880 27.5/8.0-15 tires only, maximum 8 inch tread width.

Page 58, 15.  Roll bars:  (re-wording, deleting last 6 sentences, starting with ALUMINUM in caps):  Steel is only acceptable material for floor pan and firewalls.  No box type decking in driver’s compartment, may angle from right side door to base of driver’s seat.  Interior must be completely enclosed; no holes.

STREET STOCKS

Page 60, 2.  Engines:  (add):  Non-magnetic connecting rods not permitted.

Page 62, 14.  Interior: (delete paragraph, replace with this complete re-wording) Steel is only acceptable material for floor pan and firewalls.  No box type decking in driver’s compartment, may angle from right side door to base of driver’s seat.  Interior must be completely enclosed; no holes.

Page 63, 17, Tires:  Hoosier 880 26.5/8.0-15 and Hoosier 880 27.5/8.0-15 tires only, maximum 8 inch tread width.

Page 63, 18. Wheels:  (Change):  Wheel spacers permitted. 

Page 63, 20.  Weight:  (Change):   Engines of 358 cubic inches or less-minimum 2900 lbs. (was 3000); maximum 56% left side weight.  Engines over 358 cubic inches-minimum 3050(was 3150) lbs., maximum 56% left side weight.  56-44 % ratio. (was 45-55).

Page 65, 25.  (Adding):  No mirrors.

SPORTSMAN

Page 67, 2. A.  Engine:  Change:  Non-magnetic connecting rods are not permitted.

Page 68, 8.  Body:  (add, 11-20-13 update):  Front over-hang maximum 46 (was incorrect at 45) inches from center of hub.

Correction: Rear quarter panel height 34 ½” maximum (34 inches is incorrect)

Page 69, 9.  Interior:  (Changing must to may as follows):  Steel is only acceptable material for floor pan and firewalls.  No box type decking in driver’s compartment, may angle from right side door to base of driver’s seat.  Interior must be completely enclosed; no holes.

Page 69, 12.  Tires: Hoosier 880 26.5/8.0-15 and Hoosier 880 27.5/8.0-15 tires only, maximum 8 inch tread width.

X CARS

Tires:  8 inch Hoosier 880 and 8 inch Hoosier Sportsman tires, 8.0-15, 26.5 and 27.5 sizes, will both be permitted for 2014.  May mix compounds.  All tires must be purchased from ARCA and be in ARCA barcode inventory system.  No soaking or altering of tires in any manner.

Add:  Front bumper can be no wider than center of tread width.

2014 ARCA FLAT ROCK-TOLEDO RULE BOOK WILL TAKE PRECEDENT OVER THIS PAGE.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ARCA Sportsman driver Norm Lewallen has lost 2 crew members in the off-season.  Crew Chief Charlie Austin, age 49, passed away unexpectedly December 23.  Austin was teamed up with Lewallen since 1986 and never missed a race in the 27 years of racing with Norm.

 

Crew member Stacy Fackler, age 51, passed away August 31, a day after the 2013 Season Championship race at Toledo Speedway.  Fackler had been a part of the Car # 4 Lewallen Racing Team for a number of seasons.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of both gentlemen.

 

 

 

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(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.

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(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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(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - August 31, 2013) - While Paul Pelletier, Kyle Worley and Danny Gaddis visited the Sun Drop Winner’s Circle for the first time this season at Flat Rock Speedway, Dennis Strickland, Grant Hedges, Greg Studt and Rich Abel locked up their respective 2013 track championships on Heritage Newspapers Season Championship Night.  The exciting night was capped off with a fireworks display.

The 50 lap ARCA Moran Chevrolet Late Model championship event saw the first 29 laps run without a yellow flag.  Paul Pelletier nosed out in front of pole sitter Derek Wiley to take control of the race on the start.  Paul, running with the #6 on his car to honor car owner Bob Ward, who passed away recently, stayed in control the entire distance to grab the win.  Dennis Strickland got by Wiley in the final 12 laps to take second, cementing his second Flat Rock Late Model title in the process.  Ron Allen made a slick move on a restart and was able to grab third, rookie Frank Jiovani was fourth and Steve Cronenwett Jr. fifth.  Wiley was sixth, followed by Stan Yee Jr., Eric Lee, Scott Pemberton and Chris Benson.   Wiley set fast time at 11:825 for the 21 car field, with heat wins to Allen, Joe Hawes and Brad Turner.  Strickland topped Cronenwett Jr., Pelletier, Pemberton and Jiovani in the final points.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - September 11, 2013) - The early entry list for the 25^th Anniversary of the Great Lakes Helicopter Glass City 200 presented by Francis Engineering, Woodville Auto Finance, Hampton Inn and Holiday Inn Express is very strong.  The 200 lap outlaw-bodied Late Model invitational is set for Saturday, September 28 at Toledo Speedway.

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Former Flat Rock Speedway Street Stock driver and car owner Bill Dickey, age 60, passed away Sunday, September 8 after a courageous battle against cancer.

Bill owned and drove the car number 30 in the 1990’s and his son, Carl, drove the car in the early 2000’s.

He is survived by his son Carl and step-son Chris Kehn.

Per Bill’s wishes, there will be no visitation or services. 

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The 1997 edition of the Glass City 200 saw several circumstances surrounding the season-ending classic.  For the first time in its 10-year history, the race was moved to a Saturday night in August.  Promoter John Marcum had created another marquee’ style event with the Howard Williams Memorial, in honor of the late Public Relations Director of ARCA and the track announcer at Toledo.  That race became the last event of the season at the Glass City oval, and Marcum’s final promotion at Toledo.

Few knew that 1977 would be the last season for the Glass City race for a period of 21 years.  Track owner Herb Koester sold the speedway to Thomas (Sonny) Adams.  Adams ran the facility from 1978 to 1998, until he sold the track to Marcum’s grandson, ARCA President Ron Drager, and his business partner, Roy Mott.  While Adams ran several big-time races during his stay at Toledo, the Glass City 200 was shelved.  

With the move to a Saturday night in August, the number of entries fell back to 31 cars.  The strength of the field, which became a trademark of each Glass City race, was still present despite the car count.  The legendary Bob Senneker would etch his name in the books as the first 3-time winner of the 200 lap event….and the 21 year hiatus of the Glass City 200 began…

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Late Models:  Unload, place car on jackstands; TECH GARAGE:  3 CREWMEN PER CAR, PLUS DRIVER.  NO ONE ELSE IN TECH BARN DURING INSPECTION!

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

2 p.m.             Pit registration opens; rig parking; tire sales/LM over-under tech

5 p.m.             Optional practice session for all classes

7 p.m.             Practice ends; All marked impound tires must be returned to impound area

GARAGE CLOSES AT 8 P.M.  LOCK UP YOUR EQUIPMENT AND TRAILERS!

7:30-9 p.m     Dinner for all pit pass buyers at Bar/Grille, courtesy of Francis Engineering; additional dinners available at $10 per plate.  Live band after dinner!  Distant Cousinz

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

9:30 a.m.        Pit registration opens 

Late Model tech open…only Late Models to tech barn--Must go thru tech line before you go on-track; you will draw for qualifying at tech.

11 a.m.           Tires released from impound—no more than 4 tires at a time.

11:15 a.m.     Late Model Driver and Spotter meeting-tech barn

11:45              Sportsman w/ spotter and X Car Driver’s meeting- pit grandstand       

Noon-12:45  Late Model practice

Noon:              Sportsman and X cars through tech barn—do not block aisle

12:45-1:10     Sportsman practice

1:10-1:20       X Car practice

1:20-1:55      Final Late Model practice/scuff session before qualifying

1:55-2:15       Final Sportsman practice

2:15-2:30       Final X Car practice

2:30                Break; clear grandstands; ticket sales begin

2:30                Tech line opens for LM qualifying---first 15 cars and so on.

2:55                X Cars on ½ mile to qualify—IF 20 cars or more

3 p.m.             X Cars qualifying—See above.

3:10 p.m.        Qualifying:  Sportsman-must be on 1/4 mile at end of X Car qualifying. 

                        LM’s will follow (in groups of 15) Top 20 locked in.

                        LM B Main tires to be released after qualifying is completed.

                        **LM B crews, SP crews can set up on pit road after qualifying is concluded.

4:45 p.m.        Woodville Auto Finance LM pole award presentation.

4:50                Pre-race ceremonies:  Invocation-Jerry Stewart

                        Canadian Anthem and National Anthem—Distant Cousinz

5 p.m.             LM B Main race—25 laps (top 6 advance to 200) (if necessary)

                        (LM Feature cars-remaining impound tires released during LM last-chance race; if

                        there Is no B Main, tires will be released after time trials.

                        LM scuff session-10 minutes max.

Sportsman feature—40 laps

                        X Car feature—30 laps

LM Crews can go to pit road anytime during X Car feature

LM’s to turn 4 to line up for 200 at lap 15 mark of X Car race.

Introduction of Grand Marshall-Joe Ruttman

                        Introductions of past champions and Glass City 200 winners, sponsors,

                        Driver Introductions

                        200 lap Glass City 200--**Driver introductions TBA depending on weather,

                        time.

           

SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE (rain date is Sunday, Sept. 29—1 p.m. race time (or as soon as possible)

 

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For the second straight year, cold temperatures greeted fans for the 2012 running of the Glass City 200.  One driver’s misfortune turned into a winning drive for another, but Terry Senneker Jr.’s unbelievable save with less than 30 laps to go put him in position for the “biggest win of my career”…….

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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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Flat Rock, Michigan—September 5, 2013:  For the first time in the nearly 30 years of Enduro racing at Flat Rock Speedway, the division will practice and take 2 qualifying laps this Saturday night, September 7.  In addition to the 250 lap Enduro race, the MCR Dwarf Cars will make the trip to “The Rock”, the ARCA 4 Cylinder championship race will be contested and a Figure 8 Train race will also be a part of the Saturday race card, which has a 6 p.m. start time.  Saturday’s 250 lap event is race number 3 of 4 for the Enduro Series at Flat Rock.  History dictates that the Enduro cars simply line up 3 wide and the green flag is dropped on the field.  But this Saturday, the 25-30 car field that is expected will get the opportunity to run a 10 lap practice session and then take part in a qualifying, with each car getting 2 laps in a row on the clocks.

The winner of the Enduro gets a cool $1000 for the victory.  The race features no yellow flags and is only stopped for safety measures.  The Enduro-style race dates back to the mid-1980’s at the track and has been a mainstay of Flat Rock’s schedule since.

The touring MCR Dwarf Cars will make their second appearance of 2013 at Flat Rock, while the ARCA 4 Cylinder title is on the line in their 20 lap main event.  The wild Figure 8 Train race, which has 2 cars chained together—front car with the engine, back car with the brakes, is also on tap for fans Saturday night. The pit area opens at 3, the front gates open at 4, practice begins at 4, time trials are at 5 and racing starts at 6 p.m.  Please note the 6 p.m.start time for this event and the remaining events on the Flat Rock schedule.

And at Toledo Speedway this weekend, a Racer's Flea Market and Public Flea Market will take place in the track parking lot from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday, September 7-8.

The Rusty Wallace Racing Experience is also at the track for rides and drives in a stock car!  Reservations are required.  Go to www.racewithrusty.com for more information.

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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. 

The year is 1974….an amazing record 76 cars travel to Toledo Speedway for the Glass City 200!  All the top Late Model drivers in the Midwest are here, including a surprise visit by Wisconsin legend Dick Trickle.  Another strong combination of driver and car owner rose up for this race, as John Anderson piloted the famous #33 of Stan Yee to victory…..

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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 the 1960’s and 1970’s, a driver driving for a car owner instead of his own machine was commonplace on the short tracks.  The #24, owned by Adrian, MI businessman John Ramus, put Ed Cooper in the seat of his Camaro and the Jackson, MI native made sure Ramus got a big victory with the win in the 1976 version of the Glass City 200.  Ramus, Cooper and Marcum (left to right) pose for a photo in the Winner’s Circle.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - September 17, 2013) - Butler, IN driver and most recent Toledo Late Model winner Brent Jack has filed his entry for the 25^th Anniversary of the Great Lakes Helicopter Glass City 200 presented by Francis Engineering, Woodville Auto Finance, Hampton Inn and Holiday Inn Express.  The 200 lap outlaw-bodied Late Model invitational is set for Saturday, September 28 at Toledo Speedway.

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