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Moran Chevrolet Returns to Sponsor Flat Rock Late Models; DTS Backs Street Stocks; Allegiant Air
FLAT ROCK MI (3-25-10) - For the fourth consecutive season, Moran Chevrolet will serve as the sponsor of the ARCA Late Model class at Flat Rock Speedway. Pat Moran has confirmed the sponsorship at a recent meeting with track officials.
The Moran Automotive Group, which consists of the Moran Chevrolet dealership on Gratiot Avenue in Clinton Township and the Moran Cadillac-GMC outlet in Ft. Gratiot, MI, has supported both Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways by sponsoring 2-time Flat Rock Late Model champion Dick Barker for a number of years prior to their support of the Flat Rock Late Models.
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Flat Rock, Toledo 4-Cylinder Rental Car Ready for 2010 Action!
TOLEDO OH (3-25-10) - Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway management will once again have a 4 Cylinder race car rental program in place for the upcoming 2010 season.
The car will also be made available for 10 lap practice runs during the scheduled practice sessions at both tracks for just $50 per 10 lap run.
The practice session dates are Sunday, April 18, Wednesday April 21 at Flat Rock; and Sunday, April 25 at Toledo.
...ATTENTION BOWLERS!!!
Hantz Enters Allegiant Air Gold Cup Event for Apr 17 Toledo Opener; ASA/ARCA Double Header
TOLEDO OH (3-22-10) - Pleasant Lake, IN driver Scott Hantz, arguably the hottest Midwest Late Model driver in 2009, has filed his entry for the season-opening ARCA Allegiant Air Gold Cup race at Toledo Speedway Saturday, April 17. The race will be part of a Late Model double-header that will be headlined by the ASA North Late Model Series.
ASA will promote the event to kick off the 2010 racing season at the Glass City oval. The ASA cars will run a 125 lap main event, while the ARCA Late Models will battle in heat races, a last-chance race (if necessary) and a 75 lap feature on the big, fast ½ mile paved oval.
...Toledo/Flat Rock Bulletin (3-22-10)
Allegiant Air Gold Cup Late Model Entries Out For Toledo Opener April 17
Flat Rock Street Stock Champ Stocker Passes
Long time Flat Rock Speedway ARCA Street Stock driver Jim Stocker passed away Wednesday, March 3. Stocker faithfully made the long tow from his home in Clarkston to race weekly at Flat Rock for some 20 years, resulting in two ARCA Street Stock B Main championships and many B Main feature wins at the wheel of his car #46. Stocker had recently been diagnosed with cancer and suffered a fatal heart attack. Per his wishes, there will be no memorial and cremation has taken place.
...Condolences to the Family of Steve Bunge
Condolences to the family of Steve Bunge on the death of his mother, Carol Bunge. Steve Bunge raced in the ARCA Late Model division for over 30 years at Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways and is a 3-time champion in the division at Flat Rock. He also operates the B&H Race Parts trailer at both tracks, as well as participating as an ARCA Racing Series official. Visitation for Carol Bunge is from noon to 8 p.m. Monday March 8 at Rupp Funeral Home in Monroe Michigan, with funeral services at 9 a.m. Tuesday March 9 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Ida Michigan.
...Jim Forsythe Passes.....
Jim Forsythe, a crewman for ARCA Figure 8 driver Dennis Whisman for 17 years, passed away Tuesday, March 2 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Visitation is at the Bobcean Funeral Home in Flat Rock, MI Friday, March 5, from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
...Flat Rock/Toledo Special Event Tickets On Sale Now
TOLEDO OH - There may be snow on the ground, but it's time to think racing! Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway are moving forward with plans for the new racing season, and that includes taking ticket orders for a variety of special events at both tracks. ...
Toledo Speedway Bar & Grill Grand Re-Opening Saturday, March 13.....
7th Annual Racer’s Reunion at Toledo Speedway Bar & Grill Saturday, March 13....
Flat Rock/Toledo Speedways Bulletin
Colin "Butch" Giles Passes
Colin "Butch" Giles, long time sponsor and car owner at Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway, passed away February 20 after a brief illness. For decades, Giles promoted his Giles Auto Body auto collision repair business by sponsoring race teams, race events and special awards to racers at Flat Rock and Toledo. On what would be his final day at the track in October 2009, Giles enjoyed possibly his most successful day at the track at Toledo Speedway's Glass City 200 when Dave Kuhlman won in a Giles Auto Body sponsored car and Ron Allen finished 2nd in a car owned and sponsored by Giles. Giles, 67, made his home in Livonia. He is survived by his sons Henry and Jeff.
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Hugh Fair Passes......
Hugh J. Fair, 84, who raced in the ARCA Late Model division at Toledo and Flat Rock Speedways, and whose son Harold Fair and grandson Harold Fair Jr. are ARCA Late Model drivers at both tracks, died Tuesday Feb. 16.
Hugh Fair was the 1961 Modified Champion at Flat Rock Speedway and drove the #104 ARCA Late Model through the 1960s with top-15 points finishes in 1962, 1963, 1967 and 1969, when he finished 7th.
...Condolences
TOLEDO, Ohio (February 3, 2010)--Condolences to the family of Barbara Michon, the mother of longtime Flat Rock Speedway/Performance Images photographer Rob Michon. Barbara passed away on Tuesday, February 2. Viewing will be held at the Rudy Funeral Home (26560 Van Dyke Ave., Center Line, Michigan 48015) on Thursday, February 4, 2010 from 1 p.m.-9 p.m. with Scriptures at 7 p.m. A funeral will be held on Friday, February 5 at St. Clement Church (25320 Van Dyke Ave., Center Line, Michigan, 48015). In-State at 9:30 a.m. with Funeral Service at 10 a.m.
...CRA Sportsman cars coming to Toledo October 2; Part of Glass City 200 Weekend
TOLEDO, OH: (1-27-10): Toledo Speedway management has made a schedule change for the upcoming season, moving the ARCA Sportsman division's biggest race of the season to Friday, July 30 and signing the CRA Sportsman class for the October 2 Glass City 200 weekend as the companion event. The track's Sportsman cars will be legal to run with the CRA group for the final event of the season at the half-mile paved oval.
...2010 Schedule Change for 2010 ARCA Sportsman Teams
We have made the decision to move your biggest race of the season from Saturday, October 2 to Friday, July 30. The race will be 50 laps, and will have a Friday, August 6 date as a rain date.
...Late Model Alliance Clarification Video
Did Ya Know? By Gary Lindahl
Changes Announced to Toledo Speedway Fastest Short Track Show in the World
TOLEDO, Ohio (January 25, 2010)-- Due to economic, travel and scheduling issues, Toledo Speedway's annual "Fastest Short Track Show in the World" featuring an open-wheel doubleheader of supermodified and winged sprint competition will see a change in the lineup of tours participating in the June 11, 2010 event. The International Super Modified Association (ISMA) Series will not return but the Midwest Supermodified Association (MSA)/Oswego Winged Challenge Series will join the Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper Winged Super Sprints for the popular event.
...Look Out! Figure 8 Train Races Set for Seven Dates
TOLEDO, Ohio (January 21, 2010)--It's track announcer Gary Lindahl's classic line, "Look Out!" when the ARCA Figure 8's zip in and out of the intersection. Lindahl will have more of those blaring over the microphone as the increasing popularity of the Figure 8 Train races has prompted Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway management to schedule 7 of the events for the 2010 racing season.
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ARCA Figure 8 Car Owner Earns MARFC Mechanic of the Year Honors
TOLEDO, Ohio (January 19, 2010)--Congratulations to long-time ARCA car owner Robbie Martel of Westland, Michigan. Martel was named Mechanic of the Year by the Michigan Auto Racing Fan Club at the organization's annual Awards Banquet and Dinner Dance on Saturday night, January 16.
Martel has owned Figure 8 cars driven by Robbie Loving at Flat Rock Speedway and Toledo Speedway for the past ten years. Loving, one of several ARCA Champions honored at the Awards Banquet, accepted the award on Martel's behalf.
...Flat Rock/Toledo Speedway Bulletin (1-15-10)
This is the 2nd of our winter bulletins. All bulletins are posted on the site...no direct mail. February issue will be posted around the 15th. Flat Rock office is closed; Toledo phone number is 419-727-1100. Please direct all calls to Toledo. Please share this bulletin with those who do not use the computer!
...2010 Late Model Alliance Rules Clarifications
(From 1-7-10 meeting held in Jackson, MI)
(AS OF MONDAY, JAN. 11, 2010)
THE LATE MODEL ALLIANCE is committed to preserving and maintaining outlaw super late model racing in the Midwest, as demonstrated by the support of these tracks and touring series that were present for this meeting. The group will keep in touch throughout the 2010 season and has agreed to meet again in October of 2010.
...Late Model Alliance Meets: Ten Tracks, Two Series Show Support
JACKSON, MI: (1-12-09): The Late Model Alliance, a group of 10 short tracks and 2 touring series that feature outlaw Super Late Model racing, met on a snowy and cold day January 7 at Charlie's Pub and Grill in Jackson, MI. The business is owned by former Late Model car owner Charlie Woodruff.
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2010 Flat Rock, Toledo Speedway Schedules Ready
TOLEDO, Ohio (December 16, 2009)--The 2010 racing schedules for both Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway have been released today. Toledo will continue its Friday night weekly racing card with special weekend events also on the new slate for the 51st season of racing at the Glass City oval. Flat Rock kicks off its 58th consecutive season with its traditional Saturday night shows.
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Did Ya Know? By Gary Lindahl
Toledo, Ohio. Quik Quiz, Vol 1, No.1 1] What was Leo Caldwell's nickname? 2] This accomplished racer won the last dirt race at Auto City? 3] List the car numbers associated with the 3 "Bingo" supermodifieds? 4] This driver drove the Rainbow 28 late model?
Having been a columnist since 1975, we have missed the writing for much of this last season, but We're Back!!!! The column is going to be the same it always was, not just about ARCA, Flat Rock or Toledo, but about all racing activity in the midwest.
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