(FLAT ROCK, Michigan – July 22, 2011) - The winners of four of the top outlaw Late Model events in the area have all filed entries for the Saturday, July 30 running of the 4^th Annual Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150 presented by CGS Imaging at Flat Rock Speedway.  The event is leg number 3 of the 5 race Allegiant Gold Cup Series between Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways.

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Saturday night was the eighth annual 100-lap feature for the A division Street Stocks. In the previous seven races saw a different competitor took the victory and 2011 another different driver added his name to the list. Chad Guinn won Sun Drop 100 in a decisive run. The win breaks the streak for four wins by Scott Selmi, who experience trouble on the way to the track and did not compete. “We finished second last year and weren’t going to back down. I was patient as possible out there. I love long distance races. My experience in the ARCA Lincoln Welder Truck Series and Late Model races are what I was used to running. I want to thank the Meade family, my family and crew,” said the driver of the Gonyea Auto Parts, Dixie Party Store, Guinn Chiropractic, Hedges Used Cars. The #86 finished second in three of the previous races, Guinn in 2010, Brian Norton in 2007 and Regan Ford in 2003.  A round applause goes out to the entire field. With only two cautions and two drop out, wonderful job! Rookie Landon Schuster finished a distant second and was one of four drivers to lead the race. I think Landon is the highest finishing rookie in the race since Regan Ford in 2003. Strangely, like winners, Landon is the eighth different runner up in the event. “Chad was behind me, next thing I saw was him go low on a lap car and he was gone after that. It’s my first 100-lap race, so there’s nothing wrong with finishing second,” said the driver of the Georgia Cable and Boring, A&D Auto Parts, Teamsters Local 20, D&S Boring, Communication Distributors, A-1 Auto Parts, Meg Fabrication, Rocky's Body Shop, Dynamic Designs Wraps, Allsouthautosports.com, Speedway Tire & Auto and Schorling Engines #118. Race winners, 2003-2010:  Brian Norton, Tod Sturgeon, Clyde McKee, Stevie Cronenwett, Ron Allen, Randy DeMaggio, Dan Ford Jr., and Tim Moore. The different runner-ups, 2003-2010: Guinn, DeMaggio, Ford Jr., Jeff Kurzyneic, Norton, Moore, Terry Humphrey and Regan Ford.  Tim Moore who won last year’s version of the 100-lap race, finished third. “Rough out there tonight. Think we broke something in the heat because it rattled the whole race. It was a good points finish for us,” said the driver of the A-Lot Sealcoat and Stripping, Northendscrapmetal.com, Dow Engines, Jay-T Motorsports, Yost Collision #83. Tim is the current leader in the A division points. Fourth went to Jarod MacZink, “Big race and we got loose again. Any little ... hard in ...  and it got loose on me,” said the driver the Downriver Texture Ceilings #45  Arnold Kirsch finished fifth, “Great race! All these guys are great with great cars. I’m honored to run with them... just a great racing,” said the driver of the unsponsored #7. Scott Selmi might’ve missed the race because of multiple flat tires on the way to the track, but his father, Jim, kept up with the family winning ways ... taking the victory in the 30-lap B division feature. “I had a blast tonight. We just threw an engine together for tonight,” said the 76-year old driver. Greg Studt won the Figure 8 feature. “Starting position is important. The top five guys are all good. I want to thank my dad, Bob, he’s the brains behind the car and it wouldn’t run as well as it does without him,” said the driver of the #33 And last but definitely not least... Congrats to Sam Hall on his first career feature win Friday at Toledo in the Figure 8 division. “It’s been a long time coming, I said if I didn’t win in 10 years I was going to quit. This is my ninth year. Just wish my dad was around to see it. It was weird, in the feature I could see the score board and every time I came by it was on lap 2 (his car number is 02) finally I quit looking and just raced. I want to thank my wife and family, Cathy and Dempsey Apperson, crew Jeff and Jeremy and Nancy at Long Branch Saloon. I also want to thank Steve Bunge for the set of tires. I was trying to get a couple just to race because the ones I had were bald. And finally all the drivers for running me clean,” said the driver of the Long Branch Saloon, C& D Used Cars, Apperson Racing.  I can be reached at icechips@hotmail.com or on Facebook. I’d love to hear from the Toledo drivers, because I don’t get down there much. And looks like won’t make Flat Rock this week because of the heat wave, so send me you tidbits. ...

7-21-11:  A dress code change will take effect beginning with this weekend’s events at Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways.

 

Shorts may now be worn in the pit area.  No short-shorts will be allowed and no swimsuits.  It is recommended that if you are working on a race car that long pants be worn.

 

The current policy of NO open-toed shoes or flip flops and no bare midriffs is still in effect.

 

See you at the tracks this weekend.

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(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - July 20, 2011) - The 2011 Indianapolis 500 Chevrolet Camaro convertible pace car replica will lead the field to the green flag for the Saturday, July 30 running of the 4^th Annual Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150 presented by CGS Imaging at Flat Rock Speedway.  The Camaro will be provided by Moran Chevrolet of Clinton Twp, MI, the title sponsor of the event.  The 150 lap contest for the ARCA Allegiant Glass City Gold Cup Late Models is leg number 3 of the 5 race series between Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways.

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(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - July 19, 2011) - Moran Chevrolet, the title sponsor of the Stan Yee Memorial 150 at Flat Rock Speedway, has now added a bonus award for the race.  Every driver that competes in the July 30 event will be eligible to win a set of four (4) Hoosier Racing Tires, courtesy of Pat Moran of Moran Chevrolet.  Drivers must have a paid pre-entry to be eligible for the award.

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(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - July 16, 2011) - Veteran Chad Guinn turned in a dominating performance and captured the Sun Drop 100 for the ARCA DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stocks Saturday night at Flat Rock Speedway.  Guinn wheeled car owner Bill Meade’s #86 to a convincing win and a $1000 payday in record time for the 100 lap contest, which took just 28 minutes and 40 seconds to complete.  The track also staged its annual Christmas in July prize giveaway, with Santa Claus himself presenting presents to lucky race fans.

 

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - July 15, 2011) - A nice crowd turned out for Toledo Speedway’s Lakeshore Utility Trailer/Velvet Ice Cream Christmas in July prize giveaway Friday night, with special guest Santa Claus and surprise guest, the Valvoline Grinch.  Dozens of prizes were handed out to fans of all ages, while the Valvoline Instant Oil Change Summer Racing Series race card provided great action and entertainment.

After 9 years of racing, Sam Hall scored his first win in the Parts Galore Figure 8 feature, Jim Froling topped the ACME Dismantling Sportsman event and the duo of Howard Kelley Jr./Tom O’Leary III captured the wild Figure 8 Train race.

 

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(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - July 15, 2011) - Several bonus awards have been added for the running of the Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150 presented by CGS Imaging, set for Saturday, July 30 at Flat Rock Speedway.  The 150 lap contest for the ARCA Allegiant Glass City Gold Cup Late Models is leg number 3 of the 5 race series between Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - July 14, 2011) - With the insistence of fans and racers, the increasingly-popular “Road Course” race will be added to the Friday, August 12 race card at Toledo Speedway.  The June event saw 21 cars start the race, which uses portions of the ¼ mile, ½ mile and pit road at the Glass City facility. 

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(TOLEDO, Ohio – July 14, 2011) - The Toledo-area Valvoline Instant Oil Change’s Grinch will join Santa Claus to hand out prizes to lucky race fans Friday, July 15 as the track celebrates its annual Christmas in July prize giveaway.  The event, part of the Valvoline Instant Oil Change Summer Racing Series, will be sponsored by Lakeshore Utility Trailer Sales and Velvet Ice Cream.

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A first time winner in the series graced victory lane for the second leg of the Allegiant Air Gold Cup Series race that was held at Toledo (Ohio) Speedway Friday night. JR Roahrig led only the final six laps in route to the victory.

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(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - July 12, 2011) - A field of 35-40 DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stocks is expected for Saturday’s Sun Drop 100 lap feature at Flat Rock Speedway.  The longest race of the season for the division will see the winner take home $1000 for their efforts.  Flat Rock’s Parts Galore Figure 8 division will also be in action at “The Rock” Saturday, July 16. 

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Lap money is now being taken for the upcoming Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150 presented by CGS Imaging, set for Saturday, July 30 at Flat Rock Speedway.

 

The race is number 3 of the 5 race series for the ARCA Allegiant Glass City Gold Cup Late Models. 

 

Lap money is $5 per lap, which goes to the leader of each of the 150 laps.  Each sponsor will receive public address announcements and a listing in the souvenir program for race day, along with listing on the track’s web page.

 

Call 419-727-1100 today to become a lap sponsor!

 

LAP MONEY SPONSORS AS OF 7-12-11

 

7 laps:  Flagstar Bank-26545 Ford Rd, Dearborn Heights (Craig Jackson)

7 laps:  Confetti's Liquor Box Lounge, 3932 Pelham Road, Dearborn Heights

5 laps:  Race fan Robert Wheaton

 

ADD YOUR NAME TO THE LIST TODAY!!!

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**If you would like to donate a prize for the Christmas in July promotion, contact 419-727-1100 or 734-782-2480.  Public address announcements and a listing in souvenir program included!

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(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - July 9, 2011) - Floral City Beverage and Budweiser presented the Kabooom Night Saturday at Flat Rock Speedway, treating the fans to a great fireworks spectacular to end the evening.  The race teams also put on a show for the good crowd on hand on a beautiful summer night.  Dan Ford Jr., Robbie Loving, Scott Selmi and Rich Abel took the feature wins and were presented with trophies and a Budweiser mirror in victory lane ceremonies.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - July 8, 2011) - JR Roahrig jumped into Bob Blount's #16, came from 10th spot and passed Dennis Strickland with 6 laps to go to win the ARCA Allegiant Glass City Gold Cup 100 lap Late Model race Friday night at Toledo Speedway.  The race went all green flag, giving JR a new track record for the 100 laps in just 27 minutes and 34 seconds on the 1/2 mile paved oval.

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Dennis Strickland led the entire 100-lap distance to win the opening race of the Allegiant Air Gold Cup Series race at Flat Rock Speedway. The last time someone led the entire distance in a Gold Cup race was when Harold Fair Jr. did it in July 25, also at Flat Rock.

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TOLEDO,OH:  (7-6-11):  The Toledo-area Valvoline Instant Oil Change Centers Summer Racing Series presented by Cumulus Radio is preparing for a 4-consecutive race stretch at Toledo Speedway.  To kick off the four Friday night events, the 9-area centers have announced “Funday-Sunday”, set for Sunday, July 10. 

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - July 6, 2011) - The ARCA Allegiant Glass City Gold Cup Late Model Series moves to Toledo Speedway Friday night, July 8 for round number 2 of the 5 race series.  Angola, IN resident Scott Hantz has filed his entry this morning for the 100 lap event at the rocket-fast Glass City ½ mile paved oval for the first of 4 Super Late Model events on the 2011 schedule.

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TOLEDO SPEEDWAY-FRIDAY, JULY 8, 2011

ARCA ALLEGIANT GLASS CITY GOLD CUP LATE MODEL SERIES-100 LAP FEATURE

Plus ARCA R & M Recycling Street Stocks and Jeff’s Collision 4 Cylinders 

Pits:  2:30 p.m.

Front gate and ticket office:  4:30 p.m.

Practice:  4:30 p.m.          Time trials:  6:15              Racing:  7:30 p.m. 

 FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY-SATURDAY, JULY 9, 2011

BUDWEISER KABOOOOOOM NIGHT—NIGHT ENDS WITH BIGGEST FIREWORKS SHOW IN TRACK HISTORY! 

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

Pits:  2 p.m.

Front Gate and Ticket office:  3:30 p.m.

Practice:  3:30             Time trials:  5              Racing:  7 p.m. 

Grandstand:  $12 adult, children 6-12 are $3, under 6 are free 

Pits:  $20 member, $30 non-member

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(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - July 1, 2011) - A sweltering, hot and sunny day turned into a race to beat the weather Saturday night at Flat Rock Speedway. With temperatures in the high 90’s and storms all around the track, the rain finally hit the speedway with 11 laps completed in the 250 lap Enduro race. After a delay of over 90 minutes, the race resumed and was completed.

Prior to the Enduro event, Ryan Myers whittled down a big lead and made the winning pass entering turn 4 to win the 30 lap Buckeye 305 Sprint Car main. Jeff Maran took the Enduro flag, while Mike Berschback notched the Jeff’s Collision 4 Cylinder feature. Steve Matusiewicz won the wild and entertaining Boat Figure 8 race.

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Toledo, OH……..Darren Hagen of Riverside, Calif. extended his streak of Mopar USAC National Midget success in 2011 with Friday night’s 50-lap Hemelgarn Racing/Super Fitness “Jerry Nemire Appreciation Night” feature victory at the Toledo Speedway. He trailed Bobby East for five laps, then took the lead in his Liberty Village/McGladrey & Pullen Beast/Esslinger Ford and led the remaining 45 laps for the win over Kyle Larson, Bryan Clauson, Tanner Swanson and Mario Clouser. 

 

Bobby East of Brownsburg, Ind., winner of USAC’s last two pavement Silver Crown races this year, won Friday night’s 30-lap AMSOIL USAC Pavement Sprint race on Hemelgarn Racing/ Super Fitness Jerry Nemire Appreciation Night at Toledo Speedway. He beat fast qualifier Tanner Swanson by less than a tenth of a second in his Klatt Motorsports Classic Car Sales/East Enterprises Beast/Chevy, leading the final 19 laps after passing early leader Brian Gerster on the bottom of turn one. Chris Windom took third ahead of Bobby Santos III and Gerster. Santos, East and Swanson exited the race separated by two points in their battle for the Pavement Sprint title.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 30, 2011) - The ARCA Allegiant Glass City Gold Cup Late Model Series moves to Toledo Speedway Friday night, July 8 for round number 2 of the 5 race series.  Race #1 winner Dennis Strickland will be gunning to duplicate his victory at Flat Rock Speedway June 25.  The 100 lap event for the ARCA Late Models is expected to draw cars from Michigan, Ohio and Indiana, with $2000 awaiting the winner. 

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(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - July 1, 2011) - Flat Rock Speedway’s biggest Late Model race of the season, the Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150, now has a presenting sponsor. Maumee, Ohio-based CGS Imaging will support the 150 lap event, one of the top pavement Late Model races in the Midwest. The race will be titled the Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150 presented by CGS Imaging.

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The Toledo Gold Cup race is Friday, July 8.  Please help us promote you, your sponsors and Late Model racing by entering the Gold Cup events prior to race day.  We need your help by entering early.  Thank you to those of you who have already sent in their entries!   The entry lists will be posted on the track websites and inserted into the souvenir program…. We will begin enforcing the late entry fee with this race.  The entry form may be downloaded from the website; it is located under forms. If you have any questions, please call Scott at 419-727-1100 (Toledo office). Thank you,  Ron DragerScott Schultz NOTE TO SPORTSMAN, FIGURE 8, STREET STOCK, 4 CYLINDERS:  We will be listing your name and sponsors for upcoming races this season.  They will be listed on the website and be part of the souvenir program on a particular night.  We will contact you at the tracks in July! ...

Pat Gyori sent an email to Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway regarding the recently-deployed unit from Fraser, Michigan that was sent to Afghanistan.  Pat simply said that his son-in-law, who is part of the group, mentioned in their letters to home that one of the things that many of the members missed was going to the races at the 2 tracks with their families.

Mr. Gyori asked if there was something the tracks could do to recognize these men and women.  And, as you can see in the photos, the drivers at Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways proudly displayed their support of these individuals who allow us to enjoy the freedoms we have here in the United States.

To all of our troops, THANK YOU on behalf of the drivers, crew members, fans and officials…as the banner says..THANK YOU, THANK  YOU, THANK YOU! 

 

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Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways are seeking prizes to give away to our race fans for the annual Christmas in July promotion, set for Friday, July 15 at Toledo and Saturday, July 16 at Flat Rock.

 

A list of the prizes will be inserted into the souvenir program and several public address announcements of the prize sponsors will be made the night of each event.  We ask that the gifts be of at least $20 in value. There will be two seperate drawings, one for adults and one for kids. 

 

Call the track offices at 734-782-2480 (Flat Rock) or 419-727-1100 (Toledo) to donate a prize today!  Santa Claus, our fans and track management thanks you!

 
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(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - June 27, 2011) - Flat Rock Speedway is preparing for a 2-race Independence Day celebration over the next 2 Saturday nights, beginning with the July 2 show, featuring the return of the Buckeye 305 Winged Sprint Cars.  The track will have its traditional fireworks display, the Budweiser KABOOOM Night, featuring the biggest fireworks show in track history the following Saturday, July 9.

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(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - June 25, 2011) - Carleton, MI driver Dennis Strickland edged out a hard-charging Eric Lee to win the ARCA Allegiant Late Model Gold Cup 100 lap feature race Saturday night at Flat Rock Speedway.  The win was Strickland’s third of the 2011 season at Flat Rock and his first-ever 100 lap win at the ¼ mile paved oval.  The night was filled with great racing as each of the 4 feature races saw 2 car battles all the way to the checkered flag

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 24, 2011) - The rains disappeared, the track dried and Toledo Speedway was able to complete its Qualite Sports Lighting Night of racing Friday.  Landon Schuster, Ron Allen, Michael Marlow and Tom O’Leary IV captured victories.  Bill Smith and Nick Page of Qualite presented the trophies in victory lane ceremonies. 

 

The track also hosted its annual Fan Club Night.  The Michigan Auto Racing Fan Club presented Sportsman driver Kenny McKay Jr. with a helmet bag, while the Dayton Auto Racing Fan Club and its president, Rick Monroe, presented shirts to the feature winners. The race was number 4 of the 10 race Valvoline Instant Oil Change Summer Racing Series being held at the speedway this summer.

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