Toledo Speedway

Toledo, Ohio—September 11, 2012:  Toledo Speedway’s parking lot will be busy this weekend with the annual Racer’s Flea Market and general Public Flea Market Saturday and Sunday, September 15-16.  For the first time, the flea market will be held over 2 days.

A 20’ x 20 space is $20 per day or $35 for 2 days.  Vendors should bring their own tables, and no pets or food (for sale) are permitted.  There will be security on the grounds Saturday evening. 

Setup starts at 7 a.m. Saturday, with flea market hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Sunday’s hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  The Speedway Bar and Grille will be open both days during market hours, with food, drink and restrooms available.

Sunday, the Rusty Wallace Racing Experience will be at Toledo Speedway for Stock car driving and ride-alongs.  For complete information, go to www.racewithrusty.com

 

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Lap money for the 24th Running of the Great Lakes Helicopter Glass City 200 is going fast.  Only 98 laps to go, with still 3 weeks to go before the event.  To sponsor laps, call the Toledo Speedway office at 419-727-1100, laps are $10 each. The current lap sponsors are listed below.  

 

 

Glass City 200 Lap Money
Lap	Name	Lap	Name	Lap	Name	Lap	Name
1	PortCity Racecars	51	Carina Rodriguez Soto and	101	Jeff's Janitorial/Carpet Cleaning	151
2	PortCity Racecars	52	SotoDyson Motorsports “Racing	102		152
3	PortCity Racecars	53	To Raise Awareness” of	103		153
4	PortCity Racecars	54	Tuberous Sclerosis with	104		154
5	PortCity Racecars	55	The Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance	105		155
6	PortCity Racecars	56	Performance Images Photography	106		156
7	PortCity Racecars	57	Performance Images Photography	107		157
8	PortCity Racecars	58	Performance Images Photography	108		158
9	PortCity Racecars	59	Performance Images Photography	109		159
10	PortCity Racecars	60	Performance Images Photography	110		160
11	Driven Women	61	Mike Damic Racing Photos	111		161
12	Driven Women	62	Mike Damic Racing Photos	112		162
13	Driven Women	63	Mike Damic Racing Photos	113		163
14	Driven Women	64	Mike Damic Racing Photos	114		164
15	Driven Women	65	Mike Damic Racing Photos	115		165
16	Driven Women	66	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	116		166
17	Driven Women	67	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	117		167
18	Driven Women	68	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	118		168
19	Driven Women	69	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	119		169
20	Driven Women	70	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	120		170
21	DVD Dave	71	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	121		171
22	DVD Dave	72	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	122		172
23	WBVS Photos	73	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	123		173
24	Rand Thompson - In Memory of Joy Fair	74	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	124		174
25		75	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	125		175
26	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	76	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	126		176
27	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	77	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	127		177
28	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	78	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	128		178
29	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	79	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	129		179
30	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	80	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	130		180
31	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	81	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	131		181
32	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	82	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	132		182
33	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	83	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	133		183
34	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	84	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	134		184
35	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	85	Great Lakes Racing Frequencies	135		185
36	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	86	Luke Delong	136		186
37	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	87	Great Lakes Racing Frequencies	137		187
38	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	88	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	138		188
39	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	89	Naughton Insurance	139		189
40	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	90	Naughton Insurance	140		190
41	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	91	Naughton Insurance	141		191
42	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	92	Naughton Insurance	142		192
43	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	93	Naughton Insurance	143		193
44	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	94	Naughton Insurance	144		194
45	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	95	Naughton Insurance	145		195
46	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	96	Naughton Insurance	146		196
47	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	97	Naughton Insurance	147		197
48	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	98	Naughton Insurance	148		198
49	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	99	Jeff's Janitorial/Carpet Cleaning	149		199
50	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	100	MARFC $25 Bonus	150		200	Bryce Bromley Racing

 

 

 

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TOLEDO SPEEDWAY-THURSDAY, SEPT. 13, 2012
Placer's Car Club Classic Car Show:  6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Shows are held first, second and third Thursdays in September
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. Saturday
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!
TOLEDO SPEEDWAY'S NEXT RACE IS SAT. SEPT. 29 (Final Show of Year)
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!!!!!
FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY--SATURDAY, SEPT.15, 2012--Final race of Year!
NOTE SPECIAL START TIME IS 6 P.M. FOR THIS EVENT!!!!!
GRILLER'S SELECT BBQ SAUCE SCHOOL BUS FIGURE 8 RACES!
Plus Boat Figure 8, Street Stocks, Figure 8's and Michigan Legends Cars!
(Rain date is Sat. Sept. 22--same times)
SATURDAY, Sept. 15, 2012
3 p.m.	Pit registration opens
3:30	Ticket office and Front Gate opens
4 p.m.	Practice  (no qualifying--draw for position)
5:30	Driver's Meeting
6 p.m.	Michigan Legends Heat(s)
	Street Stock heats
	Michigan Legends Feature
	Street Stock feature--25 laps
	Street Stock B Main (if necessary)
	Figure 8 feature--20 laps
	Boat Figure 8
	School Bus Figure 8
**RESERVED SEATS ONLY ARE BEING SOLD IN ADVANCE THIS WEEK!
All reserved seats are $16 regardless of age; call the track at 734-782-2480
or go to ticket office, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday.
ALL General Admission tickets and Kids tickets go on sale at 3:30 race day!
Gen. Admission:  $15 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:  $20 ARCA member, $30 non-member

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(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - September 8, 2012) - It was a night of firsts at Flat Rock Speedway Saturday as Angola, IN driver Scott Hantz held back Johnny VanDoorn and Jason Dietsch to win the exciting 7-Up 125 lap feature for the ARCA/CRA Super Series Late Models, Scott’s first Flat Rock win and the Series initial visit to the track.  Bobby Hugo edged Danny Bennett by 2 car lengths to grab his first victory in the 300 lap Enduro championship race, and Matt Ringger’s 6^th place run was enough to seal the deal on his first-ever Enduro championship.

The first visit ever to Flat Rock by the ARCA/CRA cars was a great race as the battle up front waged on throughout the 125 lap contest.  West Virginia driver Travis Braden started things off by setting fast time at 12:228.  Travis drew an 8 for the inversion, giving Kenzie Ruston the pole starting spot.  Pat Zorn led lap 1, but Ruston took control on lap 2 and led for 6 laps.  Hantz spun on lap 7 to bring out the yellow flag.  Braden had to check up to avoid the incident, ending up with some damage and forcing him to the pits.  VanDoorn, not satisfied with his machine, also pitted and rejoined the race after making some adjustments.  The man on the move was Nate Caruth, who grabbed the top spot away from Ruston on lap 9 and set the pace through lap 90. The yellow flags were only for minor incidents and the pace of the race was quick, but the competition for position was fierce throughout the pack.

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Saturday, September 8, 2012 at 9 a.m.:  The rain stopped at Flat Rock Speedway around 7 a.m., the skies are beginning to break and it's full speed ahead for tonight's 7-Up 125 for the ARCA/CRA Super Series Late Models and the track's 300 lap Enduro championship race!

This is the first appearance ever for this touring series at "The Rock".  The stock-bodied Late Models will be led by current point leader Johnny VanDoorn.  Kenzie Ruston, one of the top female stock car drivers in the nation, tested last week at the track and is ready to go.

Veteran Scott Hantz is expected to be strong, along with Terry Fisher Jr.  Flat Rock driver Stan Yee Jr. is entered, along with former Flat Rock racer and ARCA Truck Series champ Paul Hahn, both of whom have hundreds of laps under their belts at the track.

The 300 lap Enduro championship promises to be filled with excitement as 5 drivers still have a shot at the Enduro title.  Matt Ringger holds the cards for the championship going into the final race, which is 50 laps longer than the traditional Enduro races.  This calls for strategy, as many drivers will have to pit for fuel, throwing more interest and drama into the mix!

Practice begins at 3:30, time trials are at 5, Big wheel races for kids 10 and under are at 6, an on-track autograph session with the ARCA/CRA drivers takes place at 6:30 and racing begins at 7 p.m.

See you tonight---425 laps of racing, only at Flat Rock Speedway!

 

 

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Lap money is still available for the 24th Running of the Great Lakes Helicopter Glass City 200 on Saturday, September 29.  90 laps have already been sponsored for this prestigious event.  Lap sponsorship includes your name on the website, in the souvenir program, and public address announcements.  To sponsor laps, call the office at (419) 727-1100.  The current lap sponsor list is posted below.  Operators are standing by to take your call!

 

Glass City 200 Lap Money
Lap	Name	Lap	Name	Lap	Name	Lap	Name
1	PortCity Racecars	51	Carina Rodriguez Soto and	101		151
2	PortCity Racecars	52	SotoDyson Motorsports “Racing	102		152
3	PortCity Racecars	53	To Raise Awareness” of	103		153
4	PortCity Racecars	54	Tuberous Sclerosis with	104		154
5	PortCity Racecars	55	The Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance	105		155
6	PortCity Racecars	56	Performance Images Photography	106		156
7	PortCity Racecars	57	Performance Images Photography	107		157
8	PortCity Racecars	58	Performance Images Photography	108		158
9	PortCity Racecars	59	Performance Images Photography	109		159
10	PortCity Racecars	60	Performance Images Photography	110		160
11	Driven Women	61	Mike Damic Racing Photos	111		161
12	Driven Women	62	Mike Damic Racing Photos	112		162
13	Driven Women	63	Mike Damic Racing Photos	113		163
14	Driven Women	64	Mike Damic Racing Photos	114		164
15	Driven Women	65	Mike Damic Racing Photos	115		165
16	Driven Women	66	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	116		166
17	Driven Women	67	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	117		167
18	Driven Women	68	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	118		168
19	Driven Women	69	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	119		169
20	Driven Women	70	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	120		170
21	DVD Dave	71	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	121		171
22	DVD Dave	72	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	122		172
23	WBVS Photos	73	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	123		173
24	Rand Thompson - In Memory of Joy Fair	74	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	124		174
25		75	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	125		175
26	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	76	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	126		176
27	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	77	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	127		177
28	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	78	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	128		178
29	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	79	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	129		179
30	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	80	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	130		180
31	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	81	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	131		181
32	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	82	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	132		182
33	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	83	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	133		183
34	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	84	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	134		184
35	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	85	Jeff's Janitorial-Carpet Cleaning-Toledo	135		185
36	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	86	Bryce Bromley Racing	136		186
37	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	87	Jeff's Janitorial-Carpet Cleaning-Toledo	137		187
38	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	88	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	138		188
39	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	89		139		189
40	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	90		140		190
41	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	91		141		191
42	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	92		142		192
43	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	93		143		193
44	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	94		144		194
45	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	95		145		195
46	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	96		146		196
47	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	97		147		197
48	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	98		148		198
49	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	99		149		199
50	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	100	MARFC $25 Bonus	150		200	Luke DeLong

 

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(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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TOLEDO SPEEDWAY-THURSDAY, SEPT. 6, 2012
Placer's Car Club Super Cruise Night!
Featuring Bob Wurst and Jerry Connelly-entertainment
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Shows are held first, second and third Thursdays in September
TOLEDO SPEEDWAY'S NEXT RACE IS SAT. SEPT. 29
24TH Running of the Great Lakes Helicopter Glass City 200 Late Model invitational!
Plus Sportsman invitational (1/2 mile) and X-Cars (on the 1/4 mile)
Gates:  Noon
Time trials:  3
Racing:  5 p.m.
**Optional practice session Friday, Sept. 28, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Free admission to grandstand Friday
Saturday:  Adults-$25, children 6-12 are $3, under 6 are Free
Tickets now on sale!  Call the track at 419-727-1100
$50,000 plus cash purse!!!!!
** Sat.and Sunday, Sept. 15-16:  Racer's Flea Market and General Public Flea Market
In track parking lot!  Saturday:  Setup is 7 a.m. Market hours:  9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday:  9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
$20 per day or $35 for 2 days, 20' x 20 space:  First-come, first served.
*Rusty Wallace Racing Experience at Toledo Sun. Sept. 16.  Go to www.racewithrusty.com for details!
FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY--SATURDAY, SEPT.8, 2012
7-Up 125 for ARCA/CRA Super Series Late Models (1st time at Flat Rock)
Plus Big Wheel races for the kids and 300 lap Enduro Championship!
SATURDAY, Sept. 8, 2012
1 p.m.	ARCA/CRA pit registration open
3:30-4:30	ARCA/CRA practice
4:30	Enduro registration opens
5:30	ARCA/CRA pole qualifying
6 p.m.	Big Wheel races-kids 12 and under
6:30	On-track Autograph Session with ARCA/CRA drivers
7 p.m.	Anthems, driver introductions
7:15	7-Up 125 lap feature-ARCA/CRA
	300 lap Enduro championship race
Front gate:  $20 adults, kids 6-12 are $3, under 6 are FREE
Pit area:  Age limit minimum of 14, minors must have release signed by both parents at the track
Pit passes:  ARCA/CRA teams:  $30 each; Enduro-$20 ARCA member, $30 non-member

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Flat Rock, Michigan—September 1, 2012:  A tremendous effort by the race teams and track officials at Flat Rock Speedway allowed the Season Championship Night to be completed Saturday evening, despite 2 heavy downpours.  The first drenching occurred just as the first feature was to start, while the second one hit the track at the completion of the Late Model feature.  Even with losing just short of 2 hours of track time, the entire show, including a great fireworks display, was competed by 11:15 p.m. 

Paul Pelletier, Jeremy Miller, Frank Jiovani and Don Roberts are the 2012 track champions.  Each driver thanked the crowd for attending the races despite the rainy night in post-race interviews with track Assistant General Manager Casey Wagner.

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Toledo, OH—August 31, 2012:  Toledo Speedway played host to the annual Wendy’s” Night of Destruction” Friday evening, kicking off the Labor Day holiday weekend.  A huge crowd filed into the track to see the School Bus Figure 8 race and the accompanying events on the fun-filled night.  Wendy and Frosty greeted fans and the race winners in the Sun Drop Winners Circle. 

The School Bus Figure 8 race was filled with nasty hits and crashes.  Joe Koester, by default, was the last man standing as he outlasted Scott Apperson and Troy Herrmann.  Dennis Whisman, Norm Lewallen, Archie Padgett and Jack Franzil piloted the buses for the event.  Wendy’s Hamburgers, Burge Wrecking, PB Fabrication, Mayfly Tavern, Jeff’s Collision, R & M Recycling, Woodville Auto Finance and First Choice Auto Finance served as the bus sponsors.

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

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

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

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TOLEDO SPEEDWAY-FRIDAY, Aug. 31, 2012
WENDY'S NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION!
School Bus Figure 8 race, Boat Figure 8, Train Figure 8,
Road Course Race, Race Car Bowling, Backup Race!
FRIDAY, AUG. 31  (rain date is Sun. Sept. 2 at 7:30 p.m.)
5:30	Pit gates open
5:30	Front gate and ticket office opens
6 p.m.	Road Course practice
6:30	BIG WHEEL race for kids to age 12
7 p.m.	Bus rides
7:30	Race Car Bowling
	Back up race
	Road Course race-25 laps
	Lucky # drawing, change track
	Figure 8 Train race
	Boat Figure 8 race
	School Bus Figure 8 race
Front gate:  $15 adults, kids 6-12 are $3, under 6-free
Pit area:  Age limit minimum of 14, minors must have release signed by both parents at the track
Pit passes:  $20 ARCA member, $30 non-member.
FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY--SATURDAY, SEPT.1, 2012
SEASON CHAMPIONSHIPS and FIREWORKS!!!
ARCA Moran Chevrolet Late Models, ARCA Parts Galore Figure 8's, DTS Drive Train Specialists
Street Stocks
SATURDAY, Sept. 1, 2012
3 p.m.	Pit gate opens
4 p.m	Practice; front gate, ticket office opens
5:30	Time trials
7 p.m.	LM heats
	SS heats
	Figure 8 heats
	LM feature--50 laps
	SS A Main--30 laps
	SS B Main-(if necessary)
	Figure 8 feature--25 laps
	FIREWORKS!!
Front gate:  $15 adults, kids 14 and under are FREE
Pit area:  Age limit minimum of 14, minors must have release signed by both parents at the track
Pit passes:  $20 ARCA member, $30 non-member.

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

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

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Lap money is now available for the 24^th 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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(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - August 18, 2012) - Trenton, MI resident Paul Pelletier recorded his 5^th win of 2012, taking the victory in the 50 lap ARCA Moran Chevrolet Late Model feature Saturday night at Flat Rock Speedway.  Saturday was arguably the best weather of the season that greeted a good crowd that attended the Leppen Chiropractic/UAW Local 3000 Autograph Night.  Fans had the chance to walk on the track and meet the drivers prior to the start of the show.  Dr. Cecilia Leppen, together with her son and grandson, presented trophies to the winners, which also included Tim Moore, Rich Abel and Dennis Whisman.  The speedway also honored members of the military for Armed Forces Night, as all military personnel were guests of the track Saturday evening.

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

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

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

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

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(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 4^th place run.  This is the first time that the 2 Series have teamed together for an event.  Josh Bunting won the companion ARCA R & M Recycling Street Stock feature, while Perry Marlow took top honors in the ARCA 4 Cylinder race.  PJ Sullivan of Northwest Ohio Beverage, the Toledo area Miller Lite distributor, presented the Gold Cup to Johnny in the Sun Drop Winner’s Circle.

Carlson, driving for Tony LeClair, was solid throughout the 6 race Allegiant Gold Cup Series as he captured the 2012 title.  The top 3 in the final points of the Series-Carlson, Mike Root and Harold Fair Jr., will each receive 2 round trip tickets courtesy of Allegiant Travel.  Carlson will get the opportunity to test an ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards Stock Car at the annual December ARCA test at Daytona International Speedway.

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Due to the inclement weather, tonight's Placer's Car Club Classic Car Show at Toledo Speedway has been cancelled.

The next car show is Thursday, September 6. Show time is 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Car Club hosts shows at the track the first, second and third Thursdays of each month.

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Couple weeks of racing in this column.

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

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

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 14, 2012) - 2-time ARCA/CRA Super Series champion and current Series point leader Johnny VanDoorn has entered the Miller Lite 100 for this Friday night, August 17 at Toledo Speedway.  The 100 lap feature for the outlaw-bodied Late Models teams the ARCA Allegiant Gold Cup and the Main Event Racing Series together for the first time. 

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

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August 13, 2012

 

To:  All ARCA 4 Cylinder teams

RE:  4 Cylinder rules

 

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

Point of emphasis:  NO REAR CAMBER IN ANY CAR.

Thank you,

 

Jack Franzil

Chief Inspector

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TOLEDO SPEEDWAY--THURSDAY, AUG. 16, 2012

PLACER'S CAR CLUB  CLASSIC CAR SHOW

6 P.M. TO 8 P.M. ---FREE ADMISSION!

TOLEDO SPEEDWAY-FRIDAY, Aug. 17, 2012

MILLER LITE 100:  ARCA Allegiant Late Models and Main Event Series together!

Plus R & M Recycling Street Stocks and ARCA 4 Cylinders

BIG WHEEL RACES FOR THE KIDS!

FRIDAY, Aug. 17

2 p.m.

Pit gates open

4:30

Front gate and ticket office opens;practice begins

4:30-5:15

Late Model practice

5:15-5:30

Street Stock, 4 Cylinder practice

5:30-5:50

Final LM practice

5:50-6 p.m.

Final SS, 4 Cylinder practice

6:15

Time trials-SS, 4 Cyl.; LM at 6:30

7 p.m.

Big Wheel races

LM crews to pit road (anytime after qualifying)

7:30

LM last-chance race (if necessary)

SS heats-8 laps

4 Cyl. Feature

LM feature--100 laps

SS feature--20 laps

Front gate:  $20 adults, kids 6-12 are $3, under 6-free

Pit area:  Age limit minimum of 14, minors must have release signed by both parents at the track

Pit passes:  $20 ARCA member, $30 non-member.

**All Late Model drivers and crew members-$30

FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY--SATURDAY, AUG. 18, 2012

LEPPEN CHIROPRACTIC/UAW LOCAL 3000 AUTOGRAPH NIGHT!

Armed Forces Appreciation Night:  All military personnel admitted FREE

with military ID (please show ID at the ticket windows)

ARCA Moran Chevrolet Late Models, Parts Galore Figure 8's, DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stocks

SATURDAY, AUG. 18, 2012

2:30 p.m.

Pit gate opens

3:30

Practice

5 p.m.

Time trials

6:15

On-track autograph session

7 p.m.

LM heats

SS heats--all

Figure 8 heat(s)

LM feature--50 laps

SS A Main--25 laps

SS B Main-(if necessary)

Figure 8 feature--20 laps

Front gate:  $12 adults, 6-12 are $3, under 6-FREE

Pit area:  Age limit minimum of 14, minors must have release signed by both parents at the track

Pit passes:  $20 ARCA member, $30 non-member.

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(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 8^th 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 5^th spot at the finish.  Zach Gibson, AJ Lesiecki Jr., Jon Henes, Bob Reisz and Brandon Fisher rounded out the top 10.  Kevin Shirey, Mike McVetta, Jim Paller and Matt Marlow completed the finishing order.  Jack Smith snapped an axle during a heat race and tagged the wall, ending his night.  Stephens and Schultz were the heat race winners.

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

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

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

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

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

Thank you!

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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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