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Trackside Tidbits by Debi Domby
This has been a season of people returning to victory lane after a long absence. Dennis Strickland and Randy Cornett in the Street Stocks ... and Saturday night, Stan Yee Jr., won his first Super Late Model feature since April 2004.
...ARCA Factory Stocks Added to Glass City 200 Weekend
TOLEDO, OH: (9-25-09): Track officials have announced that the ARCA Speedway Tire and Auto Factory Stock class will be added to the Glass City 200 weekend presented by AP Motorsports. The addition of the division for the Saturday, October 3 event will see practice, qualifying and feature races for the group, with all their action on the ¼ mile paved oval.
...Kuhlman Beats Rain and Field to win Glass City 200 presented by AP Motorsports
TOLEDO, OH: (10-3-09): A hearty, good-sized crowd braved the cold and several rain delays at Toledo Speedway Saturday night for the 21st running of the Glass City 200 Late Model invitational presented by AP Motorsports. Veteran Dave Kuhlman claimed the huge victory after years of frustration in this race, which featured outstanding racing action and a pair of sensational long green flag runs.
...ARCA 4 Cylinder Division Rule Changes in Place: Separate Champs to be Crowned at Flat Rock, Toledo
ARCA officials have released the rule changes for the upcoming 2010 season for the 4 Cylinder class that competes at Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways.
...PRACTICE AT FLAT ROCK BUSY; 7 UP OPENER THIS SATURDAY
Toledo Practice Session Washed Out; Re-set for Wed, April 28
Toledo Gets Ready for Menards 200 Race Weekend
Lap Money Sponsorships Still Available for July 17
(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - July 14, 2010) - Prize donations and lap money are still being taken for the Saturday, July 17 Christmas in July prize giveaway at Flat Rock Speedway. Donors will have their name placed on the souvenir program stuffer sheet and donations also include public address mentions.
...ARCA, Bus Races, Glass City 200 Tickets Now on Sale
(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 10, 2010) - Four special events on the Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway schedules are offering advance reserved seating as the 2010 season winds down. Both speedways will host events in September, while Toledo will also offer two additional races in October.
...ENTRIES ARRIVING FOR HOLLYWOOD CASINO 100 TOLEDO LATE MODEL RACE
(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 7, 2013) - Defending Series champion Dakota Carlson of Cedar Springs, MI leads the list of early entries for Friday’s Hollywood Casino 100 for the ARCA Glass City Gold Cup Late Model event Friday night, May 10 at Toledo Speedway.
...Outlaws on the way; Hollywood Casino Glass City Gold Cup coming to Toledo Speedway Friday
(TOLEDO, Ohio - Thursday, May 9, 2013) - The first of six scheduled ARCA Glass City Gold Cup Late Model races - the Hollywood Casino 100 - is Friday night at Toledo Speedway.
...Toledo Speedway Weather Update
CAN MSA SUPER MODS GET IN 9 SECOND BRACKET? $999 BONUS UP AT FLAT ROCK
(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - May 15, 2013) - In 2012, for the first time in 31 years, a Super Modified class competed at Flat Rock Speedway’s ¼ mile paved oval. The Midwest Super Modified Association (MSA) tour was led by Ravenna, Ohio’s Trent Stephens. Trent went out and sat fast time at 10:449 and grabbed the win in the 50 lap main event, which was highlighted by incredible speeds by the field. The group returns to Flat Rock Saturday night, May 25 with a little extra incentive to go fast!
...GUINN WINS THRILLING CORRIGAN RACE FUELS 100
(Flat Rock, MI - June 8, 2013) - Chad Guinn made the pass on race leader Tim Moore on the white flag lap with a 3-wide move to snare the win in the thrilling finish to the Corrigan Race Fuels 100 lap feature for the ARCA DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stocks Saturday night at Flat Rock Speedway. Darrell Krause, Morgan Baird and Robbie Loving also posted feature wins in their respective divisions on a beautiful night for racing.
The track also hosted Kids Night, which brought out a
large group of families and fresh faces to the track to watch not only the
Corrigan Race Fuels 100, but the TKC Go-Karts, Great Lakes Super Mini Cups and the
ARCA Parts Galore Figure-8’s. Each child
under 14 was admitted free to the event and each received a free hot dog, chips
and a drink, courtesy of Sherwood Foods, Jim’s Butcher Shop of Flat Rock,
Herr’s Potato Chips, the Dr. Pepper/Snapple Group and Schwebel’s Baking
Company.
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JR, TYLER ROAHRIG ENTER DIAMOND RACING PRODUCTS JOY FAIR MEMORIAL 100; 5 MORE ALSO INK ENTRIES
(FLAT ROCK, MI - June 19, 2013) - Plymouth, IN natives JR and Tyler Roahrig will make their first-ever visit to Flat Rock Speedway this Saturday for the Diamond Racing Products Joy Fair Memorial 100 for the ARCA Glass City Gold Cup Late Model Series. The father-son duo have racked up some big wins across the area in the last several seasons and both will be eyeing a shot at a victory at “The Rock” for this prestigious event.
...FLAT ROCK and TOLEDO SPEEDWAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS June 28-29, 2013
FRIDAY, JUNE 28
TEAMSTERS UNION NIGHT
ARMED FORCES NIGHT
All Military personnel, active and retired, admitted FREE! Please show ID at ticket windows.
ARCA ACME Dismantling Sportsman, R & M Recycling X Cars and MCR Dwarf Cars
Pits
$20 ARCA member, $30 non-member. Minimum age for pits is 12, with minor’s release signed by both parents at registration (must be with minor).
Grandstands
Adults-$12
Children 6-12 are $3 each, under 6 are free
Pit area: 3:30 p.m.
Front gates: 5 p.m.
Practice: 5 p.m..
Time trials: 6:15
Racing: 7:30 p.m.
FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY—Saturday, June 29
250 lap Enduro, ARCA DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stocks, Michigan Legends and Flag Pole race!
Pits
$20 ARCA member, $30 non-member. Minimum age for pits is 12, with minor’s release signed by both parents at registration (must be with minor).
Grandstands
Adults: $12
Children 6-12 are $3, under 6-free
Pit gate: 4 p.m.
Front gates: 5 p.m.
Practice: 5 p.m.
Time trials: 6
Racing: 7 p.m.
Both Tracks: FREE parking on track grounds; all concession items are priced from .50 to $3.50. Beer is available ($4-4.50)
Flat Rock Speedway is located on Telegraph Road, just 5 minutes from I-75 or I-275. The track phone number is 734-782-2480. Log onto www.flatrockspeedway.com for further information, or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/toledoflatrock or follow us on Twitter @flatrockspeed.
Toledo Speedway is located on Benore Road at the I-75/Alexis Road exit (behind Meijer store). The track phone number is 419-727-1100. Log onto www.toledospeedway.com for further information, or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/toledoflatrock or follow us on Twitter @toledospeedway.
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TOLEDO ACTION WASHED OUT-6 p.m.
Toledo Speedway's race card for tonight has been cancelled due to the rain. Thundershowers have arrived at the track, forcing any chance to race.
Teamsters Union tickets dated for June 28 will be honored next Friday night, July 5.
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FRIDAY TOLEDO SPEEDWAY FIREWORKS IS A NO-GO; RACING STILL A GO
(TOLEDO, Ohio - July 1, 2013) - Due to concerns from the city and the fireworks company, Toledo Speedway’s fireworks show slated for Friday night, July 5 has been scrapped. The speedway was notified of this decision Monday afternoon. The racing program is still planned, with a 7:30 p.m. start at the Benore Road facility.
...ENTRY LIST GOES TO 43 FOR MORAN CHEVROLET/STAN YEE MEMORIAL 150
(FLAT ROCK, MI - July 25, 2013) - An incredible 43 cars are now entered for the 2013 edition of the Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150 at Flat Rock Speedway, set for Saturday, July 27.
...FLAT ROCK and TOLEDO SPEEDWAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Friday, August 16-Toledo Saturday, August 17-Flat
TOLEDO SPEEDWAY
Tuesday, August 13: Placer’s Car Club Classic Car Cruisin’
1st, 2nd and 3rd Tuesdays of each month!
6 p.m. to 8 p.m. FREE admission!
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16
MEET NASCAR TALLADEGA 500 WINNER DRIVER DAVID RAGAN!
(Ragan Autograph session approximately 6:30-7:30 p.m.)
Miller Lite 100-ARCA Glass City Gold Cup Late Models/Main Event Late Model Series-100 lap feature race!
Plus ARCA Parts Galore Figure 8 and R & M Recycling X Car Season Championships
Pits
All Late Model team members: $30 each
Others: $20 ARCA member, $30 non-member. Minimum age for pits is 12, with minor’s release signed by parent(s) at registration (must be with minor).
Grandstands
Adults-$ 20 each
Children 6-12 are $3 each, under 6-free
Pit area: 2 p.m.
Front gates: 4:30 p.m.
Practice: 4:30 p.m.
Time trials: 6:30 p.m.
Racing: 7:30 p.m.
FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY—SATURDAY, AUGUST 17
MEET NASCAR DRIVER DAVID STREMME!
(Stremme Autograph session approximately 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.)
7-UP 125—ARCA/CRA Super Series Late Models
Plus Parts Galore Figure 8’s and DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stocks
Pits
ALL ARCA/CRA Late Model teams: $30
ARCA members for Figure 8, Street Stock teams: $20
All Non-members: $30
Minimum age for pits is 12, with minor’s release signed by parent(s) at registration (must be with minor).
Grandstands
Adults: $20
Children 6-12 are $3, under 6-free
Pits
Pit gate: 12:30—ARCA/CRA teams
Pit gate: 2:30—Figure 8 and Street Stock teams
Front gates: 3 p.m.
Practice: 3 p.m. (CRA), 3:30 for Street Stocks, F8, then 1 more rotation for all 3 classes.
Time trials: 5:30
Racing: 7 p.m.
Both Tracks: FREE parking on track grounds; all concession items are priced from .50 to $3.50. Beer is available ($4-4.50); Happy hour-$3-16 ounce drafts, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Toledo, 5:30 to 6:30 at Flat Rock.
Flat Rock Speedway is located on Telegraph Road, just 5 minutes from I-75 or I-275. The track phone number is 734-782-2480. Log onto www.flatrockspeedway.com for further information, or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/toledoflatrock or follow us on Twitter @flatrockspeed.
Toledo Speedway is located on Benore Road at the I-75/Alexis Road exit (behind Meijer store). The track phone number is 419-727-1100. Log onto www.toledospeedway.com for further information, or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/toledoflatrock or follow us on Twitter @toledospeedway.
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JACK GRABS MILLER LITE 100 TOLEDO VICTORY; HANTZ, WHISMAN, O’LEARY SEASON CHAMPS
(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 16, 2013) - Brent Jack scored the victory in the Miller Lite 100 for the ARCA Glass City Gold Cup/Main Event Late Model Series feature Friday night at Toledo Speedway. Scott Hantz, by virtue of his second place run, captured the 2013 Gold Cup championship, while Dennis Whisman and Tommy O’Leary secured the track championships in their respective classes. NASCAR Talladega 500 winner David Ragan greeted fans prior to the beginning of the race card.
The 100 lap Late Model contest with filled with attrition as just 9 cars finished the event. Despite that number, a great battle up front for the lead kept things exciting for a better part of the race. Harold Fair Jr. led the first 4 laps, until Jake Francis grabbed the top spot after a lap 5 restart. Brent Jack had a fuel leak and that sent 6 cars sliding and spinning down the backchute. Jack pitted and rejoined the field. Jake sped away, but a lap 13 red stopped the action when Jeff Ganus had his car catch fire going down the backstretch. Jeff would return to the race late in the event. Scott Hantz, the fast qualifier at 15:008 for the 24 car field, took the point on lap 27 from Francis. On lap 29, Fair darted down pit road with overheating woes.
...25TH ANNIVERSARY OF GREAT LAKES HELICOPTER GLASS CITY 200 SEPT. 28--ENTRIES GO OUT TODAY!
(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 28, 2013) - Entry blanks for the 25th Anniversary of the Great Lakes Helicopter Glass City 200 presented by Francis Engineering, Hampton Inn and Holiday Inn Express will go out in today’s mail! The entry blank will also be posted on the track’s webpage under forms.
...BOB SENNEKER VICTORIOUS IN 1970 GLASS CITY 200
In 1968, Toledo Speedway promoter and ARCA founder John Marcum came up with the idea of running a 200 lap Late Model invitational—the Glass City 200. Despite a 20-year hiatus of the race from 1978-1998 (when the Toledo track was sold), the race was revived in 1999 when Marcum’s grandson, Ron Drager, purchased the track with business partner Roy Mott.
And today, the race still carries the prestige and notoriety that it once did back in the 1960’s and 1970’s. Let’s take a look back at the 1970 edition of the race……………
...FLAT ROCK ENDURO TITLE UP FOR GRABS SATURDAY; FINAL RACE FOR 2013!
Flat Rock, Michigan—October 3, 2013: The final race on the 2013 Flat Rock Speedway calendar hits the track Saturday, October 5 with the Enduro Series title to be decided at the ¼ mile asphalt oval. 3 drivers are separated by a mere 5 points, but with 300 laps for the finale, anything can happen! Race time is 6 p.m.
Former Enduro champ Jeff Metdepenningen leads his son, Rayce, and Derrick Sheppard (tied for second) by just 5 markers each heading into Saturday night’s contest. The race, which is 50 laps longer that the usual 250 lap events, puts a little race strategy into play as fuel stops are the norm for many of the competitors in the race.
The group will practice/qualify from 5 p.m. to 5:30 and the race gets the green flag at 6 p.m. The best lap in practice for each car will be used as their qualifying time. The Enduro races feature no yellow flags, and the race is only stopped for safety concerns.
The October 5 date was not on the original schedule. The June 29 race was rained out, and with only 4 Enduros, that race was contested September 7 and the 300 lap Championship was scheduled for this Saturday night. There is no rain date for this event.
The pits open at 3:30, front gates open at 5, practice/qualifying at 5 and start time is 6 p.m. The track is on Telegraph Road, 5 minutes from I-75 or I-275. The phone number is 734-782-2480. Log onto www.flatrockspeedway.com for additional information and updates.
Sunday, October 6, the track will host the Flat Rock Historical Society Flea Market on the grounds from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission to the grounds is free. For space rental information, call 734-782-5220.
...King of the Wings Sprint Car Series Begins at Toledo Wednesday, July 2
(TOLEDO, Ohio – March 25, 2014) – A new, six-race sprint car series at tracks from Toledo to Irwindale, Calif., will open at Toledo Speedway on Wednesday, July 2.
...Trackside Tidbits, by Debi Domby
SOUTHGATE MI (7-2-08)--Brent Jack had a time of it the last Gold Cup race at Toledo... all kinds of mechanical gremlins were challenging the team. This race, it was the opposite.
...Be a Part of Toledo Speedway's Burge Wrecking Night of Destruction
BE A PART OF TOLEDO SPEEDWAY'S
BURGE WRECKING "NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION"
...Former Winner Doering, Michigan Hot Shoe Joe Bush Enter Glass City Late Model Event
TOLEDO, OH (9-11-2008)-- 2006 race winner John Doering has filed his entry for the 20th Anniversary of the Miller Lite Glass City 200, set for Saturday, September 20 at Toledo Speedway. Hastings, MI driver Joe Bush, also expected to be a contender for the win, has also entered this year’s edition of the Late Model invitational, which has been set for 150 laps for 2008. A cash purse of over $55,000 has been posted, with 200 laps of feature racing planned for the evening.
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