Toledo/Flat Rock Time Schedule

                     
TOLEDO SPEEDWAY--THURSDAY, MAY 17            
PLACER'S CAR CLUB CLASSIC CAR SHOW          
6 P.M. TO 8 P.M.                  
1ST, 2ND AND 3RD THURSDAYS OF EACH MONTH!!!        
                     
TOLEDO SPEEDWAY-NO FRIDAY NIGHT RACING THIS WEEK!    
SATURDAY/SUNDAY-MAY 19/20              
MENARDS 200 presented by FEDERATED CAR CARE      
ARCA RACING SERIES presented by MENARDS Stock Cars    
Saturday, May 19                  
7:30 a.m. Pits open                  
11:15 a.m. Practice begins and front gate opens            
2:15 ARCA Truck Series qualifying, followed by ARCA Racing Series qualifying    
5 p.m. Grogans Towne 50 lap feature-ARCA Truck Series          
6 p.m. Garage closes                
                     
Sunday, May 20                  
10 a.m. Pit area opens; front gates open            
Noon On-track autograph session              
1 p.m. Pre-race ceremonies begin              
2 p.m. Menards 200 presented by Federated Car Care          
*Reserved seating available for Sunday:  Call 419-727-1100 today!        
Front gate:  Saturday:  Adults-$12, children 6-12 are $3, under 6-FREE        
Front gate: Adults-$25; children 6-12 are $3, under 6-FREE          
*Buy your ticket for Sunday from the track, get Saturday ticket for FREE.        
*Must be minimum 14 years of age; both parents required to sign minor's release.      
Pit passes;  $30 member for weekend, $80 Sunday or $100 for both days-non-member.      
                     
ARCA FAN FEST IN TRACK PARKING LOT SATURDAY AND SUNDAY!!!    
                     
FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY--SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2012      
UAW LOCAL 3000 SCOUT NIGHT            
Scouts in uniform free, leaders in uniform or w/ID card are Free!    
Buckeye 305 Sprint Cars, plus Figure 8's and Street Stocks        
2 p.m. Pits open                  
3:30 Practice; front gate opens              
5 p.m. Time trials                
7 p.m. Racing                  
ORDER OF EVENTS                  
Sprint Car heats--10 laps                
SS heats--8 laps                  
Figure 8 heats-- 8 laps                
Sprint Car feature--30 laps                
SS A Main--25 laps                  
SS B Main--15 laps                  
Figure 8 feature--20 laps                
Front gate:  $12 adults, 6-12 are $3, under 6-FREE            
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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Double Duty for Coulter: Driver Enters Menards 200

Double Duty for Coulter: Driver Enters Menards 200

(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 14, 2012) - Sunday's Menards 200 presented by Federated Car Care at Toledo Speedway will feature one of NASCAR's top rising young drivers in a special ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards appearance.

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LOVING-PELLETIER-SCHUSTER GRAB FLAT ROCK CHECKERED FLAGS

LOVING-PELLETIER-SCHUSTER GRAB FLAT ROCK CHECKERED FLAGS

(FLAT ROCK, MI - May 12, 2012) - Flat Rock Speedway and sponsor Parts Galore welcomed back dozens of former drivers for the Racer’s Reunion and to celebrate 50 years of Figure 8 racing at the track.  The rain stayed to the north of the speedway, allowing for the Autograph Night, reunion and the race card to be completed with no weather issues.

Among the Figure 8 drivers on hand were Flat Rock’s 3 all-time Figure 8 feature win leaders-Bob Studt, Dick “Little Richard” Simmons and Chuck Hall.  Studt and Hall, who both still live in the area, are at the track each week, while Simmons, who made the trip from Florida, was the very first Figure 8 king at Flat Rock in 1962 and was the star of the early days of Figure 8 racing.

The crowd was treated to another great night of action at “The Rock”, with Robbie Loving taking the victory in the exciting 50 lap ARCA Parts Galore Figure 8 headliner.  Paul Pelletier made it 2 in a row in the Moran Chevrolet Late Models, while Landon Schuster, teamed with veteran car owner Bill Meade this season, grabbed the ARCA DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stock feature.

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FLAT ROCK DRY, READY TO GO FOR TONIGHT!

Flat Rock Speedway:1:40 p.m. Saturday, May 12:  Flat Rock Speedway is getting ready to open the pit area for tonight's show!  The rain has stayed north and west of the track and all systems are go.

Come on out and join us for the Parts Galore 50th Anniversary Celebration of Figure 8 racing at "The Rock".  A large group of former Figure 8 drivers and other former racers will be introduced to the crowd, including the very first Figure 8 champ, Dick "Little Richard" Simmons.

It's also Autograph Night!  Fans can walk onto the track and meet the drivers!  Pits open at 2, practice at 3, time trials at 4:45, on-track autograph session at 6:15, followed by the Racer's Reunion introductions and then racing, which will be highlighted by a big 50 lap Figure 8 feature!  The Late Models and Street Stocks are also in action tonight.

See you tonight at Flat Rock!

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LOVING-JONES- HUSTON TAKE BURGER KING NIGHT WINS AT TOLEDO

LOVING-JONES- HUSTON TAKE BURGER KING NIGHT WINS AT TOLEDO

(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 11, 2012) - Sunshine and clear skies greeted the fans Friday evening at Toledo Speedway for the Burger King Scout Night.  Scouts were admitted free as guests of the track and the Greater Toledo Burger King Restaurants provided sponsorship for the show.  David Chandler, President and Chief Operating Officer of Bennett Management and the Burger King franchises, presented trophies to the feature winners in the Sun Drop Winner’s Circle.  The track also paid honor to nearly two dozen former racers during the Racer’s Reunion ceremonies. 

 

The 20 lap ARCA Parts Galore Figure 8 feature saw plenty of intersection action throughout the event.  Jerry Lee led the first 10 circuits until Robbie Loving zipped by on the next lap to take control on his way to the victory.  Lee held on for second, Dennis Whisman was third, Gary Cronenwett fourth and Greg Studt fifth, followed by Dan Apperson, Sam Hall, Scott Apperson, Archie Padgett, Nick Bradley and Ian Jezylo.  Heat race wins went to Cronenwett and Scott Apperson.

 

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Trackside Tidbits by Debi Domby

Defending Late Model champion, Eric Lee, almost had the win Saturday, after missing his heat fixing a broken steering shaft. “We had a fast car tonight. They kept telling me on the radio that I was pulling away for second place so I was just taking it easy trying to save the tires. With about 10 laps to go the right front tire started going flat, the whole front end started bottoming out so all I could do was limp it home to the finish,” said the driver of the Action Drywall Service, Arrow Uniform Rental, D&E Landscaping, Lee Motorsports Auto Sales, Whitney's Collision, Powertran Transformers, Applied Roofing, Z Corporation #5. ...
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DRIVERS FROM 50 YEARS OF FIGURE 8 RACING AT FLAT ROCK TO BE HONORED SATURDAY

DRIVERS FROM 50 YEARS OF FIGURE 8 RACING AT FLAT ROCK TO BE HONORED SATURDAY

Flat Rock, Michigan—May 8, 2012:  In the year 1961, John Marcum sanctioned and promoted races across the Midwest.  Joan Simmons was the promoter at Flat Rock Speedway.  Joan had mentioned to Marcum about a race called a Figure 8.  Marcum, in Indiana to promote one of his many oval track races, saw the race that day.  The two icons of the industry put things together, Marcum became the promoter at Flat Rock that next year, and, in 1962, Figure 8 racing at Flat Rock Speedway was born. 

And from that day on, Figure 8 racing became a mainstay at Flat Rock Speedway.  The track will officially celebrate 50 years of Figure 8 racing this Saturday, May 12 as Parts Galore presents Autograph Night and the celebration of 50 years of Figure 8’s at “The Rock”.  A 50 lap feature for the Parts Galore-sponsored Figure 8 cars will be contested on the Figure 8 course to highlight this historic event. (Bob Studt, #54, with Denny Pace, #67 in 1974)

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SPARTAN SPEEDWAY-ARCA ALLEGIANT LM'S-MAY 27, 2012

May 8, 2012 

To:  ARCA Late Model Teams 

Re:  Spartan Speedway schedule-ARCA Allegiant Gold Cup event Date:

Sunday, May 27, 2012 

Pits:  Noon

Practice:  2:30

Time trials:  4:30

Racing:  6 p.m.

 All pit passes are $30 each.

 *No engines may be started until 1 p.m.

*Pad parking assignments will be handled by Spartan staff 

Tires must be purchased from ARCA and be in ARCA scanner system.  You may purchase tires in advance at the ARCA office or at Flat Rock Speedway.  Left sides:  Hoosier 3035; Right sides:  Hoosier 3045.   We will have tires at Spartan also for purchase. 

A reminder, all drivers must be ARCA members.  Contact Scott at 419-727-1100 if you have questions on this matter. 

ARCA Late Model rules prevail, which includes Alliance body measurements.  Questions—call. 

Head/neck restraint system is also mandatory.

 *It is very important that you send in your paid entry for this event and any of the Gold Cup events you are running.  We need to help Spartan, Flat Rock and Toledo promote these races with your names, and, for parking issues. 

 An entry blank may be downloaded from the website; It is located under forms, for those of you who have not entered.  Get your entries in as soon as possible!!!!!      

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Toledo/Flat Rock Time Schedules

                 
TOLEDO SPEEDWAY--THURSDAY, MAY 10        
PLACER'S CAR CLUB CLASSIC CAR SHOW      
6 P.M. TO 8 P.M.              
1ST, 2ND AND 3RD THURSDAYS OF EACH MONTH!!!    
                 
TOLEDO SPEEDWAY-FRIDAY, MAY 11, 2012    
BURGER KING SCOUT NIGHT!        
3:30 Pits open              
5 p.m. Practice begins and front gate opens        
6:15 Time Trials            
7 p.m. Driver's meeting            
7:30 p.m. SP heats              
  SS, F8 heats (in that order)          
  Racer's Reunion introductions          
  F8 feature--20 laps            
  SP feature--35 laps            
  SS feature--20 laps            
                 
Scouts in uniform are free, leader in uniform or with ID card also admitted FREE    
Front gate: Adults-$12; children 6-12 are $3, under 6-FREE      
*Must be minimum 14 years of age; both parents required to sign minor's release.  
Pit passes;  $20 member, $30 non-member.  Drivers must be ARCA members.    
                 
                 
FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY--SATURDAY, MAY 12, 2012  
PARTS GALORE AUTOGRAPH NIGHT/50TH ANNIVERSARY
CELEBRATION OF FIGURE 8 RACING AT FLAT ROCK!  
2 p.m. Pits open              
3 p.m. Practice; front gate opens          
4:45 Time trials            
6:15 On-track autograph session          
7 p.m. Racer's Reunion introductions; racing to follow      
ORDER OF EVENTS              
SS A Main heats              
LM heats                
SS B Main heats              
LM last-chance (if necessary)            
F8 heats                
LM feature--50 laps              
Figure 8 feature--50 laps            
SS A Main--25 laps              
SS B Main--15 laps              
Front gate:  $15 adults, 6-12 are $3, under 6-FREE        
Age limit minimum of 14, minors must have release signed by both parents at the track  
Pit passes:  $20 ARCA member, $30 non-member.  Drivers must be ARCA members.  
                 
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FLAT ROCK STARTS NEW SEASON WITH ACTION-ACTION-ACTION!

FLAT ROCK STARTS NEW SEASON WITH ACTION-ACTION-ACTION!

(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - May 5, 2012) - Race fans were treated to a night full of action and thrills as Flat Rock Speedway kicked off the 2012 racing season.  Paul Pelletier, Robbie Loving, Clyde McKee and Rick Bennett captured feature wins. 

The moon was full and that usually signals a strange and wild night at the race track!  Opening night was not kind to the defending Flat Rock champions.  Figure 8 king Jeremy Vanderhoof grenaded an engine in hot laps, went home, put in a new one and did make it back for the race program.  Eric Lee, the Late Model champ, had his day go south with just 2 laps to go in the feature while leading, and 2011 Street Stock champ Tim Moore encountered engine trouble after his heat race and did not compete in the main event.

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TOLEDO HOLDS ON, 2012 FRIDAY NIGHT OPENER IN THE BOOKS

TOLEDO HOLDS ON, 2012 FRIDAY NIGHT OPENER IN THE BOOKS

(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 4, 2012) - Despite an early afternoon rain, Toledo Speedway held out, the rain drifted away and the first Friday night race of the season was held.    Ron Allen, Greg Studt, Michael Marlow and 16 year old Kyle Huston posted victories and visited the Sun Drop Winner’s Circle.  The new lighting system was superb, adding to the new grandstand construction at the 1/2 mile paved oval. 

The 35 lap ARCA ACME Dismantling Sportsman feature saw a complete restart when several cars got together in turn 3.  Dave Arnold Jr. motored into the lead at the green when the race got started.  A quick yellow saw the new double-file restart procedure in place and put Howard Kelley Jr. side by side with Dave.  The duo ran door to door for 3 tours until Kelley nosed into the lead.  Ron Allen followed Howard and the battle was on.  The duo used all the asphalt until Allen dove to the bottom on lap 15 to take the lead and pull away to grab the victory.  Jim Froling made a late charge to take second, Kelley Jr. third, Arnold Jr. fourth and Kyle DeLisle fifth, followed by Mike Young, Norm Lewallen, Kenny McKay Jr., Jeff King and Greg Stilwell.  Allen set quick time for the 19 car field at 17:299.  Heat winners were Arnold Jr. and Dave Frantz.

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TOLEDO SPEEDWAY UPDATE---3 P.M.

Toledo, Ohio:  The decision has been made to make the attempt to race tonight at Toledo Speedway as of 3 p.m.  It appears that the rain has moved south of the track.

The pit area will open as scheduled at 3:30 p.m.  Should the weather begin to threaten again, please call the track at 419-727-1100 or check the website for updates.

Time trials are at 6:15 and racing begins at 7:30 p.m.

 

 

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TOLEDO SPEEDWAY WEATHER UPDATE

Toledo, Ohio:  2:10 p.m.  Rain showers have moved into the Toledo area at 1:40 p.m. and it continues to rain at this time at Toledo Speedway.

A decision will be made at 3 p.m. regarding tonight's Friday night weekly racing season opener.

 

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MORE I-75 CONSTRUCTION!!!

North-bound I-75 from the Ohio line to LaPlaisance Road (exit 11) will go from 3 lanes down to 1 lane starting at 8 p.m. tonight, Friday, May 4 until Sunday, May 6 at 9 p.m.

Fans and race teams returning to Michigan from the Toledo Speedway races tonight or going to Flat Rock Speedway Saturday may want to take Telegraph Road north as an alternate route.

Expect road construction in just about any direction and location throughout the area all summer!

We'll try to keep you up to date as much as possible.

 

 

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Trackside Tidbits by Debi Domby

The Gold Cup Series began its 17th season at Toledo (Ohio) Speedway on Sunday afternoon. Terry Senneker won his second career Gold Cup race, his first coming in May 2008 (also the opening race of the series).

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It’s Almost Time---The Burge Wrecking “Night Of Destruction” At Toledo Speedway!!!  Bus Sponsorship

It’s Almost Time---The Burge Wrecking “Night Of Destruction” At Toledo Speedway!!! Bus Sponsorship

(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 3, 2012) - In just 21 days, that wild, wacky and just downright crazy night of fun and thrills hits Toledo Speedway!  Friday, May 25 the Burge Wrecking “Night of Destruction” invades the Glass City track, featuring the School Bus Figure 8 races!!!

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Toledo Speedway, Burger King Offer Fans Discount Tickets For May 11 Event

(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 2, 2012) - Toledo Speedway and the Greater Toledo Burger King Restaurants have teamed up to offer fans a money-saving ticket offer for the Friday night, May 11 race card at the Glass City oval.

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FLAT ROCK PRACTICE WEDNESDAY; 250 LAP ENDURO RACE RESCHEDULED TO JUNE 30

FLAT ROCK PRACTICE WEDNESDAY; 250 LAP ENDURO RACE RESCHEDULED TO JUNE 30

Flat Rock, Michigan—May 1, 2012:  Flat Rock Speedway will host an open practice session Wednesday, May 2 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.  The pit area opens at 4 p.m. 

Several dozen teams are expected to take part in the practice in anticipation of the 2012 Season Opener Saturday, May 5. I

In other news, the 250 lap Enduro race that was rained out last Saturday, April 28, has been rescheduled for Saturday, June 30.  The ARCA Moran Chevrolet Late Models, DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stocks and the MCR Dwarf Cars will be in action on that date, with the Enduro 250 slated to wrap up of the night of racing.  Racing will begin at 6:30 p.m. on this date only. 

This Saturday’s opener will feature the Late Models, Street Stocks and the Parts Galore Figure 8’s.  Race time is 7 p.m.   

Sunday, May 6 the track will host the Flat Rock Historical Society Flea Market from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Admission to the grounds is free.  For additional flea market information, please call 734-782-5220. 

Log onto www.flatrockspeedway.com for further information.  Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/toledoflatrock or follow us on Twitter @flatrockspeed.  

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Toledo/Flat Rock Time Schedule

                       
TOLEDO SPEEDWAY--THURSDAY, MAY 3              
PLACER'S CAR CLUB CLASSIC CAR SHOWS BEGIN!            
6 P.M. TO 8 P.M.                    
1ST, 2ND AND 3RD THURSDAYS OF EACH MONTH!!!          
                       
TOLEDO SPEEDWAY-FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2012          
Weekly Friday night racing begins!!              
Friday, May 4                    
3:30 Pits open                    
5 p.m. Practice begins and front gate opens              
6:15 Time Trials                  
7 p.m. Driver's meeting                  
7:30 p.m. SP heats                    
  4 Cylinder, F8, SS heats (in that order)              
  SP feature--35 laps                  
  4 Cyl. Feature--20 laps                
  F8 feature--20 laps                  
  SS feature--20 laps                  
                       
Front gate: Adults-$12; children 6-12 are $3, under 6-FREE            
*Must be minimum 14 years of age; both parents required to sign minor's release.        
Pit passes;  $20 member, $30 non-member.                
All drivers must be ARCA members                
                       
**OPEN PRACTICE AT FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY THIS WEDNESDAY, MAY 2      
5 P.M. TO 9 P.M.; PITS OPEN AT 4 P.M.              
PIT PASSES ARE $15 EACH                
                       
FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY OPENING DAY--SATURDAY, MAY 5, 2012  
2 p.m. Pit area/registration opens/tech barn opens              
3:30 p.m. Practice-LM, F8, SS and front gate opens              
5 p.m. Time trials                  
6:30 p.m. Driver's meeting                  
7 p.m. Racing                    
ORDER OF EVENTS                    
SS A Main heats                    
LM heats                      
SS B Main heats                    
LM last-chance (if necessary)                  
F8 heats                      
LM feature--50 laps                    
SS A Main--25 laps                    
SS B Main--15 laps                    
F8 feature--20 laps                    
                       
Front gate:  $12 adults, 6-12 are $3, under 6-FREE              
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 drivers must be ARCA members.                
                       
                       
SUNDAY, MAY 6 AT FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY            
FLAT ROCK HISTORICAL SOCIETY FLEA MARKET            
7 A.M. TO 4 P.M.                    
ADMISSION TO GROUNDS IS FREE!              
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CALL 734-782-5220          
                       
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SENNEKER, CAMPBELL SCORE 7-UP 100 WINS AT TOLEDO

SENNEKER, CAMPBELL SCORE 7-UP 100 WINS AT TOLEDO

(TOLEDO, Ohio - April 29, 2012) - A good crowd filled the new grandstand seating system at Toledo Speedway as the 2012 racing season kicked off under sunny skies on Sunday afternoon.  With 60 cars on the grounds, the 7-Up Twin 100’s hit the track for a pair of 100 lap feature events.  Terry Senneker sailed to victory in the ARCA Allegiant Gold Cup Late Model portion, while Brian Campbell edged out Johnny VanDoorn to take the checkered flag in the ARCA/CRA Super Series Late Model 100.  Gladys Cothern and Steve Harsh of the Dr. Pepper/Snapple Group presented the trophies in victory lane ceremonies.

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CAMPBELL, SENNEKER NOTCH 7-UP 100 WINS AT TOLEDO

Brian Campbell edged out Johnny VanDoorn to win the ARCA/CRA Super Series 100 lap main, while Terry Senneker sailed to victory over Steve Needles to grab the ARCA Allegiant Gold Cup Late Model victory in the second 100 lap portion of the 7-Up Twin 100's at Toledo Speedway.

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TOLEDO PRACTICE WASHED OUT; SUNNY SKIES FORECAST FOR RACE DAY TOMORROW!

Toledo, Ohio—April 28, 2012:  Steady rain washed out Saturday’s practice session scheduled for Toledo Speedway, in preparation for Sunday’s 7-Up Twin 100’s, featuring the ARCA Allegiant Gold Cup Late Models and the ARCA/CRA Super Series Late Models. 

Despite the rain, technical inspection is underway and goes until 5 p.m. Saturday, as the 61 race teams entered for Sunday’s season opener get ready for tomorrow afternoon’s event.  The forecast for Sunday is for partly sunny skies and temperatures in the mid-50’s. 

A section of Toledo’s new grandstand has been completed and will be open for Sunday’s race, giving race fans a new and spectacular view of the track.   

Sunday’s schedule has practice beginning at 11 a.m., with each class getting 1 hour of practice time.   Time trials go at 1 and racing will begin immediately following time trials.  The pits will open Sunday morning at 8 a.m. 

The ticket office and grandstand gates will open at 11 a.m. Sunday morning.  All seating is general admission.   

For additional information, including the updated entry lists, log onto www.flatrockspeedway.com or www.toledospeedway.com.  Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/toledoflatrock or follow us on twitter @toledospeedway or @flatrockspeed.  The track phone number is 419-727-1100. 

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Flat Rock Opener Cancelled By Weather Issues

(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - April 28, 2012) - The Saturday, April 28 Flat Rock Speedway Season Opener has been cancelled due to the unseasonable cold temperatures and the forecast of rain and snow showers.

The Pizza Hut vouchers dated for April 28 will be valid for May 5.  A makeup date for the 250 lap Enduro will be determined and announced next week.

Saturday, May 5 will now serve as Opening Day, with the ARCA Moran Chevrolet Late Models, Parts Galore Figure 8’s and DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stocks in action.

An open practice is scheduled for this Wednesday, May 2 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.   The pit area will open at 4 p.m.

Saturday, May 5 the pit area opens at 2, practice begins at 3, time trials are at 5 and racing begins at 7 p.m.

Sunday, May 6 is the Flat Rock Historical Society Flea Market from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the track grounds.  Admission is free.  For space rental information, call 734-782-5220.

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FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO SPEEDWAY WEATHER UPDATES FOR APRIL 28-29 EVENTS

We’re watching the weather, just like you.  Based on the forecasts, and if they are correct, here’s what we can tell you as of 11 a.m. Friday morning, April 27.

 FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY 

We will make a decision no later than Noon Saturday, April 28 on the Season Opener. 

TOLEDO SPEEDWAY 

For Saturday’s schedule, the plan remains in place.  Regardless of the weather, we will park rigs, sell pit passes, tires and fuel and do tech inspection (both groups). 

IF we do not get on the track Saturday for practice, we will refund you $10 from your pit pass fee.   

Again, IF we do not get on the track, we will add a small amount of time to each practice session.  Start times for Sunday will remain the same: Pits:  9 a.m.Practice:11 a.m. 

Keep up to date on things at www.flatrockspeedway.com or www.toledospeedway.com., or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/toledoflatrock or follow us on Twitter @toledospeedway or @flatrockspeed. Sunday’s forecast is promising!  Sunny skies, mid 50’s……      

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I-75 CONSTRUCTION WARNING!

For those race fans and race teams that use I-75 to get to Flat Rock and/or Toledo Speedway, beware!  BOTH I-75 Northbound and Southbound will be CLOSED this Friday, April 27 at 9 p.m. until Sunday, April 29 at 9 p.m. 

The closures are at the Schaefer-Fort St. exit to the north and goes all the way to the Gibraltar Road exit to the south.

MDOT is demolishing bridges in that area.  Here’s the fun part.  Both Telegraph Road just north of Flat Rock and parts of Fort St. (both north-south roads) are also under construction!

A suggestion---take I-275 to I-75 on the way to Toledo.  For Flat Rock, take I-275 to exit 8, Will Carleton Road.  Head east 5 miles and it dead-ends into Telegraph.  Go south or right 1 mile to the track.

 

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TERRY SENNEKER SIGNS UP FOR TOLEDO ALLEGIANT GOLD CUP RACE

(TOLEDO, Ohio - April 25, 2012) - Wayland, MI driver Terry Senneker has inked his entry for this Sunday’s ARCA Allegiant Gold Cup 100 lap event at Toledo Speedway, which is one half of the 7-Up Twin 100’s at the ½ mile paved oval.  The ARCA/CRA Super Series Late Models will also be in competition with a separate 100 lap event for the stock-bodied Late Models.

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RE-START PROCEDURE CHANGE-FLAT ROCK AND TOLEDO SPEEDWAYS

April 25, 2012:  After hearing your comments at both practice sessions this past Saturday and Sunday, the double-file re-start procedure has been adjusted.  Simply, lapped cars will fall to the back before racing goes back to green, and the first car a lap down will receive the “Lucky Dog”, putting them on the lead lap. 

 

This applies to all divisions, including Gold Cup.  The complete procedure follows:

 

Each class will now include double-file restarts. The following details the procedure.

Under caution, cars will remain in single file order. When the track is cleared to resume racing, drivers will be instructed as follows (by spotters in Late Models and Sportsman, by scanner/Raceceiver in Figure 8, Street Stock, 4 Cylinders):

1. When instructed by Tower/Spotter Stand/Flagstand Official, the first car a lap down will be given the “lucky dog” and will be instructed to progress forward at a safe speed until they have come around to the tail of the field, thereby getting their lap back.  Lapped cars will then be instructed to pull to the outside lane in the order they are running and drop to the back, single file behind the last lead-lap car.

2. When instructed by Tower/Spotter Stand/Flagstand Officials, after all lapped cars have lined up behind lead lap cars, the cars will then double up to prepare for the green flag restart. CARS 1st, 3rd, 5th and odd numbered restart positions will be in the inside lane, and 2nd, 4th, 6th and even numbered restart positions will be in the outside lane. LAP DOWN CARS will double up from the order they are in single file alternating inside/outside behind the lead lap cars.

 

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Total Entries At 58 For 7-Up Twin 100’s At Toledo

Total Entries At 58 For 7-Up Twin 100’s At Toledo

(TOLEDO, Ohio - April 23, 2012) - A flurry of entries were in the mail box this weekend for the 7-Up Twin 100’s, set for Sunday afternoon, April 29 at Toledo Speedway.  The total number of entries for the two-100 lap features stands at 58 cars as of Noon today.

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April 28 & 29 Flat Rock, Toledo Time Schedules

FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY OPENING DAY--SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 2012    
2 p.m. Pit area/registration opens/tech barn opens                
3:30 p.m. Practice-alternating for Street Stock, F8, 4 Cylinders              
5 p.m. Time trials                    
6:30 p.m. Driver's meeting-including Enduro drivers                
7 p.m. Racing                      
                         
Age limit minimum of 14, minors must have release signed by both parents at the track          
Pit passes:  $20 ARCA member, $30 non-member; Front gate:  $12 adults, 6-12 are $3, under 6-FREE      
All SS, F8, 4 Cyl. Drivers must be ARCA members.                
                         
ORDER OF EVENTS                      
SS heats                        
4 Cylinder heat                      
F8 heats                        
SS A Main--25 laps                      
SS B Main--15 laps                      
4 Cylinder feature--20 laps                    
F8 feature--20 laps                      
250 lap Enduro race                      
                         
TOLEDO SPEEDWAY-SATURDAY/SUNDAY, APRIL 28-29, 2012      
7-UP TWIN 100'S                    
Saturday, April 28       Sunday, April 29            
9 a.m. Pits open       9 a.m. Pits open            
1 p.m. Practice begins     11-11:45a ARCA/CRA Super Series practice      
1-1:45 ARCA/CRA Super Series Late Models 11:45-12:30 ARCA Gold Cup practice        
1:45-2:30 ARCA Gold Cup Late Models   12:45 Qualifying:  CRA, then Gold Cup        
2:30-3:15 ARCA/CRA Super Series Late Models 2 p.m. Racing            
3:15-4 p.m ARCA Gold Cup Late Models   Adults:  $25, children 6-12 are $3, under 6-FREE      
4-4:30 ARCA/CRA Super Series Late Models                
4:30-5 ARCA Gold Cup Late Models   Tech inspection will take place Saturday-Gold Cup, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.    
6 p.m. Pit area/track closes     Tech inspection for ARCA/CRA will be 4:30 p.m.-6 p.m.      
          Tires, fuel will be available          
**NASCAR Richmond race will be shown in Bar/Grille.                  
**Rigs may be left overnight; be sure to lock all vehicles Pit passes              
**No camping in pit area overnight     2-day:  $40; Sunday only:  $30          
*Must be minimum 14 years of age; both parents required to sign minor's release.          
                         
ORDER OF EVENTS                      
ARCA/CRA Last Chance race (if necessary)                  
ARCA LM Gold Cup Last Chance (if necessary)                
Driver introductions                      
ARCA/CRA Feature-100 laps                    
Driver introductions                      
ARCA LM Gold Cup Feature--100 laps                  
                         
                         
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FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO PRACTICES  BUSY; SEASON OPENERS NEXT WEEKEND

FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO PRACTICES BUSY; SEASON OPENERS NEXT WEEKEND

(FLAT ROCK, MI and TOLEDO, OH - April 22, 2012) - Dry weather and partly sunny skies kept action on the track very busy at practice day Saturday at Flat Rock Speedway and Sunday at Toledo Speedway. 

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