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FLAT ROCK and TOLEDO SPEEDWAY TIME SCHEDULES
TOLEDO SPEEDWAY
FRIDAY, MAY 24 (rain date for this race is Sunday, May 26-same times)
BURGE WRECKING NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION!
School Bus Figure 8, Figure 8 Train race, Boat Figure 8, ARCA Parts Galore Figure 8’s, R & M Recycling X Cars, Race Car Bowling!
Pits
ARCA members $20; non-members $30 each. Minimum age for pits is 12, with minor’s release signed by both parents at registration (must be with minor).
Grandstands—All Seating is General Admission for this race
Adults-$15, children 6-12 are $3, under 6 free with adult
Pit area: 5 p.m.
Front gates: 5:30 p.m.
Practice: 6 p.m.
Time trials: 6:50 (for X Cars)
Racing: 7:30 p.m.
FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY
Saturday, May 25-MSA SUPER MODIFIEDS AND FIREWORKS SHOW!
Plus ARCA Parts Galore Figure 8’s and DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stocks
FIREWORKS SHOW AT END OF RACING PROGRAM!
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 $20; children 6-12: $3; Under 6 FREE with adult
Pit area: 2 p.m.
Practice: 3:30
Front gates: 3:30
Time trials: 5:15
Racing: 7 p.m.
Both Tracks: FREE parking on track grounds; all concession items are priced from .50 to $3.50. Beer is available ($4.50 each)
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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MIKE ORDWAY SR CAPTURES MSA FLAT ROCK VICTORY
(FLAT ROCK, MI – May 25, 2013) - Flat Rock Speedway hosted the MSA Super Modifieds Saturday night. Mike Ordway Sr. made the trip from Fremont, New Hampshire and grabbed the 40 lap feature win, holding back Moe Lilje in a great run to the finish. Clyde McKee edged out Grant Hedges in another great finish to win the ARCA DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stock main, while Robbie Loving scored the win in the 20 lap ARCA Parts Galore Figure 8 race. The evening concluded with a fireworks show.
...TOLEDO SPEEDWAY RAINOUT BRINGS RE-SCHEDULING
(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 3, 2013) - The Friday, May 31 cancellation of Toledo Speedway’s race card has brought about the rescheduling of several promotions and events. To date, they are as follows:
...FLAT ROCK and TOLEDO SPEEDWAY TIME SCHEDULES June 7-8, 2013
TOLEDO SPEEDWAY
FRIDAY, JUNE 7
GLASS BOWL LANES KIDS NIGHT and Racing Fan Club Night!
All kids to age 14 will be admitted FREE and each kid will receive 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. Parents should pick up the kid’s ticket/food voucher at the ticket window upon arrival to the track race day.
ARCA ACME Dismantling Sportsman, R & M Recycling X Cars (35 lap feature) and Great Lakes Mini Cup Cars.
Pits
ARCA members $20; non-members $30 each. Minimum age for pits is 12, with minor’s release signed by both parents at registration (must be with minor).
Grandstands—All Seating is General Admission for this race
Adults-$12, Kids 14 and under 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 8
CORRIGAN RACE FUELS 100 AND KIDS NIGHT!
All kids to age 14 will be admitted FREE and each kid will receive 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. Parents should pick up the kid’s ticket/food voucher at the ticket window upon arrival to the track race day.
DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stocks-100 lap feature, plus ARCA Parts Galore Figure 8’s, Great Lakes Mini Cup Cars and TKC Go-Karts (karts will run after time trials)
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 $15; kids 14 and under are FREE
Pit area: 2:30 p.m. (make note of this time)
Practice: 4
Front gates: 4
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 ($4.50 each)
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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KIDS FREE THIS WEEKEND AT BOTH FLAT ROCK AND TOLEDO; STREET STOCKS TO GO 100 LAPS AT FLAT ROCK
(FLAT ROCK, MI - June 5, 2013) - While every race night is a great night of fun, affordable entertainment at both Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways, this weekend’s events are perhaps the best deal for families! Both speedways will host Kids Night, with all kids to age 14 admitted FREE and each kid will receive 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.
...FLAT ROCK and TOLEDO SPEEDWAY TIME SCHEDULES June 14-15, 2013
TOLEDO SPEEDWAY
Placer’s Car Club Classic Car Cruisin! Tuesday, June 11, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Free admission!
FRIDAY, JUNE 14
FASTEST SHORT TRACK SHOW IN THE WORLD!
Sponsors: All American Coach, Super Fitness, Hemelgarn Racing
MSA Winged Super Modifieds and Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper Winged Sprints!
Pits
$30 each. Minimum age for pits is 12, with minor’s release signed by both parents at registration (must be with minor).
Grandstands
Adults-$20 in advance (advance sale ends at 5 p.m. Thursday)
$25 race day (tickets go on sale at 3 p.m. Friday)
Children 6-12 are $3 each, under 6 are free
Pit area: 1 p.m.
Front gates: 3 p.m.
Practice: 3 p.m..
Time trials: 5:30
Racing: 7:30 p.m.
FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY--Saturday, June 15
PARTS GALORE SCHOOL BUS FIGURE 8 RACES!
Plus ARCA Moran Chevrolet Late Models, Parts Galore Figure 8’s and Boat Figure 8 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
Adult General Admission $15
Reserved: $16 for all ages (chair-back seating style)
Children 6-12 are $3, under 6-free
**Both General admission and reserved tickets are now on sale.
Call 734-782-2480 for phone orders; most major credit cards accepted.
*Phone orders will be taken 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
*Walk-in sales at the track office: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
*Ticket sales will resume race day, Saturday, at 4 p.m.
Pit gate: 3:30 p.m. (make note of this time)
Front gates: 4 p.m.
Practice: 4:30
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 ($4.50 each)
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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REMEMBERING MARY ALVIS
Mary Alvis, age 74, passed away peacefully at her home in Hazel Park, MI Saturday, June 8. Mary is the mother of ARCA-Flat Rock Speedway Late Model driver Jimmy Alvis.
In addition to son Jimmy, Mary is survived by her husband, Jimmy and 3 daughters, 2 sisters and a brother, 14 grandchildren, 8 great-grand children and her dog, Bubba.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter, Terri Alvis.
Visitation will be held at Tuesday, June 11 from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the William Sullivan and Son Funeral Home, 705 W. 11 Mile Road in Royal Oak, MI (4 blocks east of Woodward). Services will be held at 7 p.m. the same day at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the donor's choice.
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McCUNE, DeCAIRE NOTCH FASTEST SHORT TRACK SHOW IN WORLD TOLEDO WINS
(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 14, 2013) - A huge crowd witnessed a great night of open wheel racing at
the 2013 version of the All American Coach/Super Fitness/Hemelgarn Racing
Fastest Short Track Show in the World Friday night at Toledo Speedway. Hometown star Jimmy McCune flew to victory in
the non-stop 40 lap MSA Super Modified feature, while Tampa, Florida native Troy
DeCaire etched his name in the record books, grabbing the win in the 30 lap Auto
Value/Bumper to Bumper Super Sprint (AVBBSS) main event.
Tom McGuire
and his family from All American Coach and Super Fitness boss Ron Hemelgarn
presented the 5 foot trophies to the winners in the Sun Drop Victory Circle.
A total of
24 Sprints and 18 Super Modifieds made the trip to Toledo for this
one-of-a-kind event, created by Toledo management 13 years ago. Zach Gibson tagged the turn 1 wall in
practice when his Super Mod lost a right rear wheel, ending his night. Earlier in Sprint car practice, 2012 race
winner Jason Cox had an axle snap, sending his machine spinning into the turn 3
wall. Both drivers took hard hits but
were ok.
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RAIN LEAVES-NOT THE FANS AT FLAT ROCK
Despite a nearly 1 hour delay due to rain, a large and enthusiastic crowd ventured out to Flat Rock Speedway Saturday for the Parts Galore School Bus Figure 8 races. Dennis Strickland captured the 50 lap ARCA Moran Chevrolet Late Model feature, while Dennis Whisman took top honors in the Parts Galore Figure 8 race.
An incredibly wild and destructive night had the crowd roaring as Jeff King and the field bounced off of abandoned boats and trailers to win the Boat Figure 8 race. After the flag, Jeff slammed his machine over the top of a boat and blasted it into pieces, again to thunderous applause and cheers. A total of 3 buses went over on their sides in perhaps the wildest School Bus Figure 8 race in memory at "The Rock". Ray Gaddis survived to claim the checkered flag.
Additional details will follow Monday.
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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.
...Updated Entry at Noon on Friday. Pits Open at 1:30 p.m.
ARCA GLASS CITY GOLD CUP SERIES ENTRY LIST | ||
DIAMOND RACING PRODUCTS JOY FAIR MEMORIAL 100 | ||
FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY--JUNE 22, 2013 | ||
Car No. | Driver/Hometown | Sponsor |
O | Nick Bailey/Toledo, OH | PB Fabrication |
5 | Eric Lee/Macomb, MI | Lee Motorsports |
O7 | Steve Cronenwett Sr./Flat Rock | Cronenwett Racing |
8 | Dakota Carlson/Cedar Springs, MI | LeClair Racing |
9 | Mike Root/Grand Rapids, MI | Universal Graphic Solutions/Midwest Maintenance and Pipeline |
10 | Craig Everage/Angola, IN | EverageAuto.com/Krieger Race Engines |
10 | Todd Jackson/Sault St. Marie, MI | LeClair Racing |
11 | Derrick Sheppard/Mt. Clemens,M | Sheppard Motorsports |
15 | Michael Simko/Clarkston, MI | Mound Steel |
19 | Derek Wiley/Belleville, MI | Mike's Barber Shop/Wiley's Coyote Grill/Gotcha Productions/VJ's Pantry |
20 | Jeff Vrsek/Brownstown, MI | Amsoil-Pat O'Dell/Diamond Racing Products/Trend Performance/Performance Engineer. |
21 | Steve Cronenwett Jr./Canton, MI | Giles Auto Body |
24 | Tyler Roahrig/Plymouth, IN | Schneider's Auto Sales |
25 | JR Roahrig/Plymouth, IN | Schneider's Auto Sales |
31 | Josh Spragg/Ypsilanti, MI | A-Jax/Action Auto |
33 | Stan Yee Jr./Roseville, MI | Diamond Racing Prod/Arrow Uniforms/Finish-Blasting Specialities/EELS/Yee's Collision |
33 | Dave Stehouwer/Muskegon, MI | Stehouwer Motorsports |
44 | Paul Pelletier/Trenton, MI | Fraza Forklift/ABC Plumb/Exotic Automation/Dusty's Coll/Duane's Roadrunners |
45 | Frank Jiovani/Harrison Twp, MI | Moran Mtspt/JV Auto/P&V Masonry/4th St. Auto/Kee Realty/Gemini Elec/Comfort Temp. |
51 | Scott Pemberton/St. Johns, MI | A-1 Auto Service |
53 | Joe Hawes/Brownstown, MI | Joe Hawes Racing |
54 | Steve Hawes/Brownstown, MI | Joe Hawes Racing |
64 | Jim Alvis/Chesterfield, MI | Alvis Motorsports |
66 | Jeff Plumb/Willis, MI | Plumb Motorsports |
71 | Harold Fair Jr./Milan,MI | Royal Truck-Trailer |
72 | Scott Hantz/Angola, IN | Top Speed Fab/Woodville Auto Finance |
72 | Brad Turner/Ida, MI | B & H Race Parts/Zorns Service/Al Marks Signs/FreezeFramePhotos.net |
75 | Marcus Malcuit/Strasburg, OH | McIntosh Oil/VP Fuels |
90 | Dennis Strickland/Carleton, MI | The Computer Company/Trenton Forging/Victory Christian Fellowship |
95 | Dan Trosen Jr./Trenton, MI | Trosen Motorsports |
96 | Scot Bunge/Toledo, OH | B & H Race Parts |
550 | Terry Bogusz/Shelby Twp, MI | Nicholas Gantner Foundation/Macomb Now Magazine/Eastern MI Distributors. |
Tire Bulletin
June 20, 2013
To: ARCA Late Model teams
Re: Toledo Late Model tires
On Wednesday, June 5, Hoosier Tire conducted a tire test at Toledo Speedway for the ARCA Late Models. Irish Saunders, Asphalt Product Manager for Hoosier, conducted the test. Ken Kolter, lead engineer and his staff were also present at the test.
The cars of JR Roahrig, #16, John VanDoorn, #61, and Dennis Strickland, #90, took part in the day-long test session.
3 combinations of tires were tested:
F45/Star 56
3035/3045
F40/F50
After reviewing all test data, Hoosier has determined that the F40 left side and F50 right side tires are the proper tire for Toledo Speedway Late Models at this current time.
“The Hoosier F40/F50 combination is a proven tire and the best fit for Toledo,” said Saunders. “The tire will be consistent and durable.”
Tires will be available at both the ARCA office and Toledo Speedway Monday, July 1.
*An open test is being planned for Friday, July 5. There will be no pit pass fees for Late Model teams. The plan is to open at 3:30, the Late Models will have the track from 4:30-5:15 and from 6:45-7:15. We are running our weekly show that night also. *We plan to have some used F40/F50 tires here at the track for use on July 5 that will be available at no charge.
*Teams planning to test July 5 must contact Scott or Casey at Toledo at 419-727-1100 prior to the test.
Thank you,
Ron Drager
...33 LATE MODELS AT FLAT ROCK! JOY FAIR MEMORIAL 100 TONIGHT!
A total of 33 ARCA Glass City Gold Cup Late Models are in the pits and now practicing for tonight's Diamond Racing Products Joy Fair Memorial 100 at Flat Rock Speedway! A couple more cars are still expected as the track prepares to honor the memory of the legendary Fair, who passed away in December of 2011.
It's an impressive list, and add to it the late entries of Terry Senneker, Brent Jack, Jimmy Thiel, Don St. Denis and Brian Clay!
In addition to the Moran Chevrolet Late Models, the Parts Galore Figure 8's and DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stocks will also compete tonight.
It's warm and dry--join us for what looks to be a great night of racing at "The Rock".
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FIREWORKS ARE ON AT TOLEDO JULY 5!!!
Toledo, Ohio—June 26, 2013: Toledo Speedway management is proud to announce the addition of a FIREWORKS display to its “Red, White and Blue” Festival Friday, July 5 race card at the Benore Road track.
The speedway is also inviting any and all active and retired police, fire, military and EMT personnel to be a guest of the track for the July 5 event. Admission will be FREE for these outstanding men and women for this race. Please show your ID at the ticket windows upon arrival to the speedway.
There’s a variety of races and family fun planned at Toledo Speedway Friday night! Free bus rides around the track in the New Glass Bowl Lanes buses will begin at approximately 7 p.m.
On the track, the ARCA ACME Dismantling Sportsman will battle wheel to wheel on the big ½ mile paved oval, with the ARCA R & M Recycling X Cars banging fenders on the short track.
To top off the action prior to the fireworks display, a Boat Figure 8 race is on the schedule! Yes, race cars towing boats on trailers through the intersection of the Figure 8 course, with the object to knock the boat and trailer off your competitor’s machine!
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Updated Entry List for Spartan Speedway
ARCA GLASS CITY GOLD CUP SERIES | |||
CHARLIE RYAN MEMORIAL 100 | |||
SPARTAN SPEEDWAY--JUNE 30, 2013 | |||
OFFICIAL PRE-ENTRY LIST-as of 6-26-13 | |||
Car No. | Driver/Hometown | Sponsor | |
O | Nick Bailey/Toledo, OH | PB Fabrication | |
1 | Craig Everage/Angola, IN | EverageAuto.com/Krieger Race Engines | |
O1 | Mike Young/Toledo, OH | PB Fabrication/CGS Imaging | |
9 | Mike Root/Grand Rapids, MI | Universal Graphics Solutions/Midwest Maintenance and Pipeline | |
14 | Tim Ryan/Flushing, MI | Ryan Motorsports | |
19 | Derek Wiley/Belleville, MI | Mike's Barber Shop/Wiley's Coyote Grill/Gochta Prod/VJ's Pantry | |
20 | Jeff Vrsek/Brownstown, MI | Amsoil-Pat O'Dell/Diamond Racing Prod/Trend Perf./Performance Engineering | |
21 | Steve Cronenwett Jr./Canton, MI | Giles Auto Body | |
25 | Jimmy Gallagher/St.Johns, MI | A.T. Racing Engines/Kendall Oil/Maple Rapids Lumber Mill | |
33 | Dave Stehouwer/Muskegon, MI | Stehouwer Motorsports | |
41 | Brent Jack/Butler, IN | Brent Jack Motorsports' | |
44 | Paul Pelletier/Trenton, MI | Fraza Forklift/ABC Plumb/Exotic Automation/Dusty's Coll/Duane's Roadrunners | |
51 | Scott Pemberton/St. Johns, MI | A-1 Auto Parts-Service | |
64 | Jimmy Alvis/Chesterfield, MI | Alvis Motorsports | |
71 | Harold Fair Jr./Milan,MI | Royal Truck-Trailer | |
75 | Marcus Malcuit/Strasburg, OH | McIntosh Oil/VP Fuels | |
FLAT ROCK PREPARES FOR 60TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW AND FIREWORKS; BIGGEST SHOW OF YEAR JULY 6—6:30 P.M. ST
(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - June 27, 2013) - August 14, 1953: Flat Rock Speedway opens the gates for their very first race. Built by Detroit-area businessman Sheldon Hayes Sr. and his associates, the track was the first “rubberized” asphalt track in the nation. Hayes, a pavement company owner, mixed up a special batch of asphalt for the ¼ mile paved oval…..and now, 60 years later, Flat Rock Speedway will celebrate the anniversary with the biggest show on its 2013 calendar.
...NEEDLES NOTCHES 1ST TOLEDO WIN IN PARTS GALORE 100
(TOLEDO, Ohio - July 12, 2013) - After having victory elude him at Toledo Speedway, Steve Needles finally got the win he deserved and did it in dominating fashion, sailing to the victory in the Parts Galore 100 for the ARCA Glass City Gold Cup Late Model Series Friday night. Howard Kelley Jr. and Robbie Loving continued their win streaks by taking their feature events on a perfect night for racing.
Scott Hantz powered into the lead on the green flag of the 100 lap Late Model feature, but Needles was right there and took the top spot on lap 8. Harold Fair Jr. began his march to the front, moving to 3rd and then 2nd by lap 12. As Needles zipped along, the first yellow came out on lap 53 for debris. On the restart, Needles got out front again, but the yellow appeared on lap 56 when Scott Pemberton dropped oil, causing Fair Jr., Hantz, Dakota Carlson and Dennis Strickland to spin. A lengthy cleanup stopped the action. On the restart Fair had something for the leader as he dove under Needles in turn 3, briefly taking the lead, but the yellow erased that move when Brent Jack spun on lap 59. When racing resumed, Steve took off as he zoomed away to his first Toledo victory of his career. Fair Jr. and Strickland traded second spot in the final 10 laps, with Fair Jr. nailing down second, Strickland third, Jack came back to claim fourth and Jake Francis was fifth, followed by Mike Root, Hantz, Sam Coulter, Nick Bailey and Ron Allen. Carlson, Pemberton, JR Karl and Don St. Denis were next in line at the finish. Nick Grodi and Jason LaDuke scratched after practice. Jack set the fat time at 15:159.
...Placer's Car Club Car Show Cancelled
Due to the extreme heat, the Placer's Car Show has been cancelled for tonight. The next car show will be Tuesday, August 6.
...FROLING-QUINLEN-PRICE-EARLEY-MCKAY JR/BRAZEAU FLAT ROCK VICTORS
(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - July 20, 2013) - The heat subsided for another action-packed night of racing at Flat Rock Speedway Saturday. Not only was Santa Claus in town for the Christmas in July Prize Giveaway, the ACME Dismantling Sportsman, ARCA 4-Cylinders, Michigan Legends, Parts Galore Figure-8’s and a Figure 8 Train race provided the fans a great night of entertainment!
...ANDY, PHIL BOZELL, GOLD CUP CHAMP CARLSON AND MORE ENTER MORAN CHEVROLET/STAN YEE MEMORIAL 150
(FLAT ROCK, MI - July 23, 2013) - The entry list keeps growing for Saturday’s Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150 at Flat Rock Speedway. As of Noon Tuesday, a total of 30 cars are on the pre-entry list, and several more are still expected for the 150 lap event for the ARCA Glass City Gold Cup Series Late Models.
...New Scoreboard Goes Up at Flat Rock
Installation has begun for the new 5 position scoreboard at Flat Rock Speedway. The goal is to have the scoreboard working for Friday night's practice.
...TOLEDO SPEEDWAY TO HOST NATIONAL BMX RACE AUG. 9-10-11
(TOLEDO, Ohio - July 24, 2013) - The Toledo Speedway BMX (Bicycle Motocross Racing) track, located on the grounds of Toledo Speedway, will host the Buckeye Nationals USA BMX races Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 9-10-11.
...FAIR JR. LEADS PRACTICE FOR MORAN CHEVY-STAN YEE MEMORIAL 150
Milan, MI driver Harold Fair Jr. finished on top of the leader board for Friday's practice session at Flat Rock Speedway, preparing for Saturday's Moran Chevrolet-Stan Yee Memorial 150 for the ARCA Glass City Gold Cup Late Models.
A total of 24 Late Models were at the track Friday night for the open practice. Fair's lap of 11:741 was tops on the chart for the night.
A field of 42 cars are entered for tomorrow's race, Flat Rock's biggest of the season. Marcus Malcuit and Tim Ryan have withdrawn their entries. Danny Slater has added his name to the list for the 150 lap contest.
All Friday pit pass purchasers enjoyed dinner, courtesy of DTS Drive Train Specialists.
The pits open at 1:30, practice begins at 3, time trials are at 5 and racing begins at 7 p.m.
FLAT ROCK and TOLEDO SPEEDWAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS August 2-3, 2013
TOLEDO SPEEDWAY
FRIDAY, AUGUST 2—MEIJER NIGHT AT THE RACES!
Top Speed Modifieds and ARCA ACME Dismantling Sportsman—Two ½ mile divisions!
Plus Road Course Race (using parts of ½ mile, ¼ mile and pit road)
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-$15
Children 6-12 are $3 each, under 6 are free
Pit area: 3 p.m.
Front gates: 4:30 p.m.
Practice: 4:30
Time trials: 6:15
Racing: 7:30 p.m.
FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY
SATURDAY, AUGUST 3
250 lap Enduro, ARCA DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stocks and ARCA 4 Cylinders
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) **Happy Hour-16 oz. drafts for $3 each; 6p to 7p at Toledo; 5:30-6:30 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.
...FLAT ROCK’S JOY FAIR MEMORIAL, STAN YEE MEMORIAL TO RUN AS 1 RACE AUGUST 10
FLAT ROCK, MI: (7-30-13): With Mother Nature’s unwanted assistance, Flat Rock Speedway has had to alter its scheduling after several rainouts in the past weeks. Saturday, August 10, the Joy Fair Memorial and the Stan Yee Memorial will be combined into 1 race, for 150 laps. Diamond Racing Products and Moran Chevrolet will sponsor the biggest race of the season.
“We have simply run out of dates,” noted Ron Drager, owner-promoter of the track. “After 2 postponements of the Joy Fair Memorial and now the rainout of the Stan Yee Memorial last Saturday, our options have dwindled,” added Drager. “We will now honor the memory of Joy Fair and Stan Yee for the August 10 race, which will be 150 laps.”The pit pass prices and front gate prices will remain the same as they were for the 150 lap event that was scheduled for July 27. The event will pay $2533 to win and $533 to start the contest, with over 30 drivers from Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and Canada expected. The lap money will rise to $10 per lap, as the laps have sponsors for each of the 2 races. That will now be combined to move the amount to $10 per lap. In addition, several laps have additional bonus money attached.
Diamond Racing Products has posted $333 for fast time, in honor of Yee’s famous car number, #33.
...MOORE-METDEPENNINGEN-PRICE NOTCH FLAT ROCK WINS
(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - August 3, 2013) - Sunshine and clear skies finally returned to Flat Rock Speedway for a Saturday night of racing, featuring a last-lap pass by Rob Moore for the win and a great battle to the finish in the 250 lap Enduro race, with Rayce Metdepennigen awarded the win. David Price grabbed the 4 Cylinder win. All 3 drivers took their cars to the Sun Drop Victory Lane.
The 25 lap ARCA DTS Street Stock feature race was accident-filled, including a complete restart of the race when front row starters Clyde McKee and Corey Duane tangled, collecting Tim Moore and a host of other cars. When the race went back to green flag, McKee darted out front with the lead. Through several yellow flags, Clyde kept the point but with 2 laps to go, the yellow appeared again, bunching the field for another double-file restart. After a couple of tries, the green was displayed. Rob Moore was in second spot and as the cars came to the white flag, McKee slid up the track, Moore slid back under and nosed into the lead as the checkered flag appeared, giving Moore the edge for the exciting victory. Kyle Worley was also able to get by McKee at the stripe to take second, McKee was third, Landon Schuster fourth and Craig Lange fifth, followed by Guy Fire, Danny Bennett, Steve Searles, Scot Bunge and Scott Selmi....
ALL 8 NIGHT AT TOLEDO SPEEDWAY TOMORROW!
A special THURSDAY NIGHT race (instead of Friday) is set for tomorrow, Thursday, August 8 at Toledo Speedway to kick off 4 days of activity at the Glass City entertainment facility. It’s ALL 8 Night, with just $8 admission for adults!
And it’s Kids Night, too! All kids to age 14 are FREE and will receive a FREE hot dog, chips and a drink, courtesy of Sherwood Foods, Jim’s Butcher Shop, Dr. Pepper/Snapple Group, Herr’s Potato Chips and Schwebel Baking Company. This is ONLY at Toledo Speedway!!!!
...RACERS PROVIDE GREAT FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT ON TOLEDO’S ALL 8 NIGHT
(TOLEDO, OHIO - August 8, 2013) - Toledo Speedway played host to a special Thursday night show, featuring all activities on the Figure 8 track! The All 8 Night featured $8 admission for adults and kids to 14 were admitted free. Each child also received a free hot dog, chips and a drink, courtesy of Sherwood Foods, Jim’s Butcher Shop, Dr. Pepper/Snapple Group, Herr’s Potato Chips and Schwebel Baking Company. A good crowd turned out for the night of family entertainment and fun.
...FASTIME RACING ENGINES AND PARTS TO AWARD BONUS AT FLAT ROCK AUG. 31
(Flat Rock, Michigan - August 13, 2013) - Fastime Racing Engines and Parts will award a gift certificate to a driver at Flat Rock Speedway as part of the Season Championship event Saturday, August 31.
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