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Memo to ARCA Street Stock Drivers
June 14, 2010
To: ARCA Street Stock drivers
Effective with the June 26, 2010 event, the Street Stock division will be permitted to run a small oval mirror, measuring no more than 3 inches in diameter. It is to be mounted in lowest area of window opening on driver's side and cannot protrude outside the opening of window. Mirror must be mounted in acceptable manner. Mirror may not be mounted with tie wraps or tape.
Thank you,
Jack Franzil
Chief Inspector
Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways
...Griffin, VanDoorn File Entries for Toledo Gold Cup; 150 Follows Next Week at Flat Rock
(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 15, 2010) - Talented youngster Derek Griffin, the winner of the Stan Perry Memorial at Angola, Ind. last week, and 2009 CRA champion Johnny VanDoorn have filed entries for Friday's 75-lap ARCA Allegiant Air Gold Cup Late Model event at Toledo Speedway. Miller Lite and Marco's Pizza will serve as race night sponsors for the June 18 race card.
...Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam Brought To You By Ford Trucks
The Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam brought to you by Fordf Trucks is coming to Toledo Speedway July 23rd and 24th. Click for more info......
...Did Ya Know?
Schedules for June 18-19 Action at Toledo, Flat Rock
(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 14, 2010) - Friday, June 18 is Miller Lite/Marco's Pizza Night at Toledo Speedway, featuring the ARCA Allegiant Air Gold Cup Late Models, and Saturday, June 19 is Big Red Creme Soda/Lakeshore Utility Trailer Night at Flat Rock Speedway. Click here to see the schedules for all of this weekend's events.
...Flat Rock Weather and Action Hot for School Bus Night
(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - June 12, 2010) - An extremely warm and muggy evening greeted a large crowd that ventured to Flat Rock Speedway Saturday for the Marco's Pizza School Bus Figure 8 race. Billy Earley took the bus event, while Greg Studt grabbed the 50 lap ARCA Figure 8 feature. Cory McCaughey led the pack in the ARCA Factory Stock contest, while Mike Bershback claimed top honors in the ARCA 4 Cylinder main.
...Incredible Speeds, Incredible Tim Ice, Jason Blonde at Toledo's Fastest Short Track Show in World
(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 11, 2010) - The 2010 edition of the All American Coach/Qualite Sports Lighting Fastest Short Track Show in the World at Toledo Speedway once again lived up to its billing. An unbelievable run by Derek Snyder in time trials lowered the track mark to 12:656 for the Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper Super Sprints, while Charlie Schultz got into the 12 second bracket for the MSA/Oswego Winged Super Modifieds with a lap of 12:999. But the loudest ovation of the night went to Tim Ice, the 2-time Toledo Late Model champ, as Ice scored his first-ever Super Modified victory Friday night. Jason Blonde took the Sprint car main. The evening included a 1 hour, 45 minute rain delay that began during the first heat race of the night.
..."Fastest Short Track Show" Still On for Tonight
(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 11, 2010) - As of 1:45 p.m., the "Fastest Short Track Show in the World," set for tonight at Toledo Speedway, is on!
The area has been dry for nearly two hours and cars are parked in the pit area, readying for the practice session which will begin at 3 p.m. The radar shows no rain at this time in the track area, so we are full steam ahead!
Practice is scheduled for 3 p.m., with time trials at 5 p.m. The show begins at 7:30 p.m.
Flat Rock Speedway Fundraiser Nets Nearly $1,000 for 2 Area Churches
Lichty Latest Super Mod Entry for "Fastest Short Track Show in the World"; Updated Entry List
Lap Money Sponsorship Available -- Be a Sponsor Today!
Rain Stops Flat Rock Action
FLAT ROCK , MI: (6-5-10): Flat Rock Speedway fans got wet again Saturday evening, as rain set in just after 1 heat race was completed. The Fasten Right Roofing Family Night fell victim to the elements, putting the end to racing for the third time already this season.
...Storms Miss Toledo-Froling Takes Wendy's Night Victory
TOLEDO, OH (6-4-10) -- A great effort by the Toledo Speedway race teams kept the Wendy's Family Night and Autograph Night a happening for the fans that enjoyed meeting their favorite drivers and Wendy herself! Jim Froling, Dennis Whisman, Cory McCaughey and Mike Marlow captured the feature race wins Friday evening. They were greeted by Wendy in the Sunny D Winner's Circle.
..."Fastest Short Track Show in the World" on the Way to Toledo Speedway Friday, June 11
(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 3, 2010) - Second-generation drivers "Liquid" Lou Cicconi Jr. , Dave "Shoe 2" Shullick Jr. and Toledo track record holder Jason Blonde lead the pre-entry lists for Toledo Speedway's annual All American Coach/Qualite Sports Lighting "Fastest Short Track Show in the World" featuring the open-wheel doubleheader of the Midwest Super Modified (MSA)Oswego Winged Challenge Series and the Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper (AVBBSS) Super Sprint Cars, set for Friday, June 11. ...
Hahn Captures Flat Rock 100 for ARCA Trucks; Maran the Man in Enduro 250
Toledo and Flat Rock News for June 4 and 5
(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 1, 2010) - Toledo Speedway and Flat Rock Speedway have several announcements for racing events taking place this weekend.
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Toledo Speedway - Friday, June 4, 2010
Wendy's Family Night and Autograph Night
A reminder to the Sportsman, Figure 8, Factory Stock, and 4 Cylinders regarding Autograph Night this Friday: Qualifying will start at 6:15 SHARP. All other times remain the same.
Pits: 3:30 p.m.; Practice: 5; Time trials: 6:15; Autograph session: 7; Racing: 7:30.
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Flat Rock Speedway - Saturday, June 5, 2010
Fasten Right Roofing Family Night - NOTE TIME CHANGES
In an effort to save everyone a little time, we will open 30 minutes later on Saturday, June 5. PLEASE BE SURE TO SHARE THIS WITH EVERYONE.
Pits: 2:30 p.m.; Practice: 4; Time trials: 5:30; Racing: 7.
In the driver's meeting this week, we will discuss changing our pit and practice times for the remainder of the season. You will still receive the same amount of prep and practice time prior to qualifying.
...Burge Wrecking Night of Destruction Lives Up To Billing
(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 28, 2010) - Great weather brought out a big crowd to Toledo Speedway Friday evening for the Burge Wrecking Night of Destruction. Dave Arnold Sr., in his first action in a bus, took the win in the wreck-filled School Bus Figure 8 main event.
...Trackside Tidbits
(5-28-10) - Ricky Kargel missed opening night but made his first race of the year count by taking the victory. It is his, third career win in the Super Late Models. "It was a good race. I want to thank my family and crew and sponsors for all the help," said the driver of the #18. ...
Toledo Speedway Prepares for "Fastest Short Track Show in the World" Friday, June 11
TOLEDO, Ohio - May 26, 2010) - Toledo Speedway's annual All American Coach/Qualite Sports Lighting "Fastest Short Track Show in the World" featuring the open-wheel doubleheader of the Midwest Super Modified (MSA)Oswego Winged Challenge Series and the Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper (AVBBSS) Super Sprint Cars is set for Friday, June 11.
The event marks the initial Toledo appearance of the combined MSA/Oswego Super Modified group, although many of the drivers have competed at Toledo in the past at the ISMA and MSA events held at the speedway.
...ARCA Late Models Prepare for Two Gold Cup Events June 18, June 26
Flat Rock, Toledo Re-Schedule Promotions, Racer's Reunion, Buckeye 305 Sprint Cars....
Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway have rescheduled a variety of promotions and the Buckeye 305 Sprint Car race that was lost to rain May 21. The dates are as follows:
TOLEDO SPEEDWAY
Kid's Night: reset for Friday, June 18. All kids to age 14 are admitted FREE and receive FREE hot dog, chips and drink, courtesy of Dr. Pepper/Snapple Group, Bar S Foods, Sherwood Foods and Seyfert's Chips.
Buckeye 305 Sprint Cars: reset for Friday, August 6. They will join the ARCA Sportsman, Figure 8's and Factory Stocks for a big 4 division race card.
Racer's Reunions: reset for Friday, August 27 at Toledo AND Saturday, August 28 at Flat Rock Speedway. ...Flat Rock Beats Rain; Kargel Conquers
Placers Car Club Cruise-In at Toledo Speedway a Huge Hit
Toledo Speedway, Thursday May 20, 2010
Nearly 100 classic cars were on hand for the weekly Placers Car Club Cruise-In held on the race track at Toledo Speedway. The weekly shows are sponsored by Toledo Speedway and the Toledo Speedway Bar & Grill.
The Toledo Speedway ¼ mile track is loaded with car owners, spectators and classic cars Thursday night.
Judy Nemire (below) and Jim Antagliata were among the attendees enjoying the show.
The next Placers Car Club Cruise-In at Toledo Speedway is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 27.
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Toledo Friday Night Show Cancelled by Weather; Saturday & Sunday Still on Schedule
(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 21, 2010) - An all-morning rain and the forecast for more of the same later in the day has cancelled Friday's racing card at Toledo Speedway. The Qualite Sports Lighting Kid's Night promotion and the Buckeye 305 Sprint Cars will be rescheduled at a later date. Those dates should be known by the end of next week.
Toledo's Menards 200 presented by Federated Car Care weekend for the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards is still on schedule as planned for Saturday and Sunday, May 22-23.
...Trackside Tidbits
(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 20, 2010) - Gary Cronenwett won his first career Figure 8 feature. "Thats not the way to get my first win. I got in there too hard and hit Dennis (Whisman). I want to thank my family and sponsors." ...
Did Ya Know?
Flat Rock Speedway Travel Bulletin
The I-275 exit at Will Carleton Road (exit 8) will be closed this week, according to MDOT officials. This is the most direct exit to reach Flat Rock Speedway from I-275.
Carleton Rockwood Road (exit 5) is open, but the road is closed for a bridge replacement east of the freeway, which means no direct access to Telegraph Road.
Fans and race teams coming from the north that use I-275 should exit at Sibley Road and go west to Telegraph, then south on Telegraph to the speedway.
...Attention Flat Rock Race Teams......
A reminder that Autograph Night is this Saturday, May 22. Times are moved up ½ hour:
1:30 p.m. Pits open
3 p.m. Practice
4:30 Time trials
6:15 On-track autograph session
7 p.m. Racing
The on-track Autograph Night promotion is a required participation event for all teams racing at Flat Rock Speedway Saturday night-in order to race, you will be required to be on the track for the autograph session (EIRI). In today's economic climate and entertainment market, it takes all of us to keep things going forward, so thanks in advance for your cooperation and participation. On behalf of the track, the fans and the sponsors, we appreciate your understanding how important this is.
...Shirey Sails to Sprint Car Win at "The Rock"
Flat Rock, MI (5-15-10)-- Allen Chevrolet-Cadillac Night at Flat Rock Speedway provided race fans with a great night of action. Kevin Shirey took top honors in the Buckeye 305 Sprint Car event, while Chad Guinn and Rich Abel were victorious in the DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stock features. Gary Cronenwett won his first-ever ARCA Figure 8 feature, and the duo of Dan Apperson and Dennis Whisman were the winners in the wild Figure 8 Train race. John Allen and John Ogren from Allen Chevrolet greeted the winners in victory lane.
...Canadian Driver Kyle DeLisle Takes Big Toledo Win
TOLEDO, OH (5-14-10)-- Rookie driver Kyle DeLisle notched a big win in Friday night's 7-up 35 lap ARCA Sportsman feature race at Toledo Speedway. Dennis Whisman made it 2 for 2 in the wild Figure 8 Main, while James Hazlett zipped to victory in the ARCA Factory Stock feature event. The track hosted Scout Night on a cool and dry evening.
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