Toledo Speedway

February 7, 2012:  With racing season right around the corner, Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways are preparing for the race schedules with the printing of the 2012 edition of the souvenir program.   Inventory is also available for all types of signage and race night sponsorships at both facilities. 

The official souvenir program is sold at both tracks for each racing event.  Program advertisements begin at just $100 for the entire season with the creation of a business directory page, which is new for 2012.  Your business name, address, phone number and website address can be included in the listing.  The standard 1/8, ¼, ½ and full page program ads are also available, starting at just $225.  Individual race tickets are included with each advertisement.

 Both Flat Rock and Toledo offer all types of signage opportunities and race night sponsorship packages, along with group ticket sales and suite rentals (Toledo only for suites).  Season passes are included with signage purchases. 

The print deadline for program copy is March 1.  For additional information, please contact Scott at 419-727-1100.  

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Roseville, MI—February 6, 2012:  To follow in a father’s footsteps is a proud tradition, one that is quite evident at Stan Yee’s Collision in suburban Detroit, MI.  Upon the passing of Stan Yee Sr., founder and patriarch of the Yee family, Stan Jr. took control of the business with the help of Stan Sr.’s widow and Stan Jr.’s mother, Ann. 

Stan Jr. literally grew up at the shop and, needless to say, at the race track.  The famous Yee-prepared #33’s captured several dozen top pavement and dirt Late Model races in the Midwest in the 1960’s and 1970’s, and continued to rack up wins and championships in the 1980’s and 1990’s on the local short tracks. 

As Stan Sr. began to spend more time away from the shop, Stan Jr. took the reigns, and, like his father, ran the business by day and worked on race cars at night.  Perhaps Stan Sr.’s proudest moment was realized when Stan Jr. captured the 2003 ARCA-Flat Rock Speedway Late Model championship.

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Flat Rock Speedway will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Figure 8 racing this season at the Telegraph Road speedplant.  The official celebration will take place Saturday, May 12, with a special 50 lap Figure 8 feature and the Racer's Reunion, complete with the introduction of all former racers on hand for the event.

We are looking to contact as many former Figure 8 drivers and any former racer that raced at "The Rock" over its 58 year history.  We also are searching for old photos, with an emphasis on the Figure 8 class.

You may contact Scott Schultz at 419-727-1100 or at sschultz@arcaracing.com.

Look for weekly stories, photos and tributes to the rock-em', sock-em', Fabulous Figure 8's at www.flatrockspeedway.com leading up to the 50th Anniversary celebration!

 

 

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This is the third of our monthly off-season bulletins.  It will be posted here on the webpages and emailed to our members who have provided email addresses. 

If you would like to be added to that list, email your address to Sherry at smiller@arcaracing.com.  These bulletins will not be mailed. Please direct any calls to the Toledo office during the winter months; the Flat Rock office is closed.  The Toledo phone number is 419-727-1100.

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Toledo, Ohio—January 27, 2012:  For many drivers, driving a race car at Daytona International Speedway is a dream.  For the 2012 ARCA Glass City Gold Cup Late Model Champion, that dream will come true.  For the second consecutive year, the champion of the 6-race Series will get a test in an ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards stock car, courtesy of Fast Track High Performance Driving School.  

Dennis Strickland, the defending Gold Cup champion, took to Daytona during the annual ARCA test in December, giving the Carleton, MI wheelman the ultimate thrill for a stock car driver—running around Daytona!  “It was an experience I will not forget,” noted Strickland, who clocked in a lap at 180.748 in his final session of the 2-day test.  Dennis ran 42 laps for the weekend.

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As a tribute to the memory of Joy Fair, a special memorial decal is now available.  Fair, who passed away December 10, 2011, was one of the top racers in the country, accumulating over 800 career victories around the Midwest short tracks in his lifetime.  Joy was a 10-time Flat Rock Speedway champion and 7-time Toledo Speedway champ and is the all-time win leader at both tracks.

 

The decals are $4 each or 3 for $10, with all proceeds from the sale of the decals to go to the American Diabetes Association.  Please add $1 per order for shipping/mailing costs.

 

Long-time friend Rand Thompson is conducting the sale of the decals.  Please make all checks payable to the American Diabetes Association.  Checks may be sent to:  Rand Thompson, 10537 Loughrea Lane, Cement City, MI  49233.

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TOLEDO, OH—January 18, 2012:  The annual Racer’s Reunions at Toledo and Flat Rock Speedways now have dates for the 2012 season.  Both events will take place on the same weekend; Friday, May 11 at Toledo and Saturday, May 12 at Flat Rock.

 

The May 12 Flat Rock date will also serve as the 50^th Anniversary Celebration of Figure 8 racing at “The Rock”.  Plans are now in the works to invite back all former Figure 8 racers, along with all former Flat Rock racers for the Reunion.  More details about the Figure 8 Anniversary event, which will include a 50 lap feature for the “Motor City Madmen” of the current ARCA Figure 8 class, will be released in the coming weeks.

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Toledo, Ohio—January 4, 2011:  Spartan (Lansing, MI) Speedway has agreed to host a 100 lap contest for the ARCA Late Models, which will be a part of the ARCA Glass City Gold Cup Series.  The date is Sunday, May 27 at the immaculate ¼ mile paved oval.  The Spartan Stocks, Pony Stocks and a Pony Stock Figure 8 race will also be a part of the Memorial Day weekend race card, part of the popular Spartan “Slugfest” events. 

The Series will expand to six (6) races in 2012 with the addition of the Spartan date.  2 events are scheduled at Flat Rock, MI Speedway and 3 races at Toledo, OH Speedway.  The top 3 in the final points of the Series are guaranteed starting spots in the season-ending Glass City 200 at Toledo, which is set for Saturday, September 29 this year.

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Toledo, Ohio—December 22, 2011:  As winter approaches, thoughts turn to the warm temperatures and, hopefully, sunny skies with the release of the 2012 Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway race schedules.

The schedules are now posted at www.flatrockspeedway.com or www.toledospeedway.com.  Click on the schedule button to download the 2012 schedules.

Each venue will maintain their weekly race cards, with special events featuring a variety of touring series added in to create a pair of diverse schedules for the upcoming season.  Toledo Speedway will feature Friday night racing events as its mainstay, while Flat Rock Speedway’s Saturday race cards are in place as they have been for over 50 years. 

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Our thoughts and prayers go out to Joy Fair’s family.  Joy passed away December 10; services were held December 16.  The service concluded with Joy’s daughter waving the checkered flag and his son, Mark, serving as the announcer as the crowd rose to give a standing ovation; a fitting tribute to a true family man, hero, legend and friend to many. 

This is the second of our monthly off-season bulletins.  It will be posted here on the webpages and emailed to our members who have provided email addresses.  If you would like to be added to that list, email your address to Sherry at smiller@arcaracing.com.  These bulletins will not be mailed. 

Please direct any calls to the Toledo office during the winter months; the Flat Rock office is closed.  The Toledo phone number is 419-727-1100.

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Former Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway driver Craig Pace passed away October 16 in Toledo, OH at the age of 45.  Craig competed in the Figure 8, Late Model and Sportsman divisions.  His father, the late Denny Pace, was a 5-time Flat Rock Figure 8 champion and his brother, Mark, also is a former Figure 8 driver.

Craig is survived by his daughter, Sidnee, mother, Nancy Magyar and stepfather, Jim Magyar; step-mother Wanda Pace; his brothers, Mark and Danny Pace and Tony Magyar, aunts-Carol Burger and Martha Geiers and uncle, Joe Barham.

Services were held at the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home in Plymouth, MI October 21.

 

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I had hoped to get this article out a couple months ago, but things happen, I’m cleaning out my inbox and my Facebook messages for a season ending article. Thanks to everyone that sent me something.

 

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Toledo, Ohio—November 28, 2011:  Turkey Day is here and gone, Black Friday is over and now it’s time for the annual Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway Holiday gift offerings for that special race fan in your life! 

Choose from season tickets, the $25 gift card, DVD’s of any of the 2011 racing events, the 50^th Anniversary hard cover book (now a collector’s item), an ARCA hat or the sharp Flat Rock/Toledo combination leather/wool jacket! 

Simply log onto www.flatrockspeedway.com or www.toledospeedway.com and click on the forms button to download the order form.   Cash, checks and most major credit cards are accepted.  For phone orders, please call the ARCA office at 734-847-6726, extension 0, or contact the Toledo track office at 419-727-1100.  Online sales are not available at this time. 

Place your order by December 15 and get a free travel mug.  Please allow 7-10 days for shipping (jacket orders will take longer to process and fill). 

From all of us at the tracks, best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!  

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SOUTHGATE, MI—November 18, 2011:   Race teams, officials, family and friends met Friday evening for the annual Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways banquet, held at the elegant Crystal Gardens Banquet Center in Southgate, MI.  Each  track champion received their championship jackets as ARCA President Ron Drager led the toast to the champions.

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Please join us in saying “THANK YOU” to those that have served in our military as we pay respect to the Armed Forces today on Veterans Day. 

This is the first of our monthly off-season bulletins.  It will be posted here on the webpages and emailed to our members who have provided email addresses.  If you would like to be added to that list, email your address to Sherry at smiller@arcaracing.com.  These bulletins will not be mailed. 

Please direct any calls to the Toledo office during the winter months; the Flat Rock office is closed.  The Toledo phone number is 419-727-1100.

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The 2012 rule changes for short track divisions that compete at Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways follows.  The sheet has been mailed to the driver/owner membership.

Figure 8's:  The option to run a different oil pan was left out in the crate engine rule option that was mailed out.  It has been included below:

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Harold Davis Sr., the 1961 Modified champion at Flat Rock Speedway, passed away at his home in Marshall, NC.  He was 85 years old.  Harold drove and later owned Late Models after he retired from the driver's seat, with his #129 on the doors. 

Harold is survived by his wife, Donna, and children Harold Jr., who races at Flat Rock; and daughters Debbie, Dorothy, Lisa and Rose.

Services are pending at the Madison Funeral Home, 1750 Highway 213 in Marshall, NC.  28753.  A memorial service is being planned in Livonia, MI at a later date.

 

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Condolences to the family of Ken Ahlgren Sr., former ARCA Figure-8 driver at Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway and longtime supporter of his son Kenny Ahlgren's racing efforts. Ken Ahlgren Sr. died Monday October 17 after a lengthy illness at the age of 69. He is survived by his wife Patricia, daughter Sheri and son Kenny (Penny), and two grandchildren. Per Ken's wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral services.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - October 19, 2011) - Following up on Friday's announcement that Toledo Speedway would add a new grandstand system for the 2012 racing season and Sunday's season finale from the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards, a Toledo demolition crew started to remove the half-mile oval's current seating areas on Tuesday afternoon.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - October 16, 2011) - The smoke cleared and a path opened, leaving Chris Buescher to drive to his third win in the last four ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards races and his third victory in two years at Toledo Speedway.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - October 16, 2011) - Light rain has delayed the start of the Federated Car Care 200 at Toledo Speedway.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - October 16, 2011) - Don't have your ticket to Toledo Speedway's Federated Car Care 200, the season finale for the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards? Worry not: Driver Chad Hackenbracht will take care of you - and even provide a "Tastee" treat.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - October 15, 2011) - If ever there were a race for which Tom Hessert should win the Menards Pole Award presented by Ansell, it's tomorrow's Federated Car Care 200 at Toledo Speedway. ...

(TOLEDO, Ohio - October 15, 2011) - Bobby Gerhart will roll off the line first in Menards Pole Qualifying presented by Ansell at Toledo Speedway, as a 35-car field will be set for tomorrow's Federated Car Care 200.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - October 15, 2011) - Of Grant Enfinger's 36 prior starts in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards, May's race at Toledo Speedway was one of his best chances to seal his first ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards victory.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - October 15, 2011) - Even at fourth in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards owner point standings, Venturini Motorsports' No. 25 team has been close to a victory, but hasn't quite secured a win this season. Brennan Poole knows that this weekend at Toledo is one last shot for 2011.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - October 14, 2011) - The nation's No. 1 outdoor retail leader, Bass Pro Shops, will join Richard Childress Racing in celebrating Ty Dillon's first career championship by sponsoring the No. 41 Chevrolet at Toledo Speedway this weekend.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - October 14, 2011) - Toledo Speedway, a half-mile motor racing facility operated by the Automobile Racing Club of America and owner/promoter Ron Drager, announced today plans for capital improvements that are scheduled for completion prior to the start of the 2012 racing season.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - October 14, 2011) - Chad Hackenbracht will meet and greet race fans before the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards season finale at Toledo Speedway, as he'll hop into the ticket booth Sunday morning and sell tickets for the Federated Car Care 200.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - October 13, 2011) - Sunday's Federated Car Care 200 at Toledo Speedway will in part be a coronation for rookie driver Ty Dillon, who will clinch the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards championship simply by starting the race.

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