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Toledo Speedway Weekly Friday Shows Begin May 1
Immediate Bulletin:
Flat Rock, MI (4-21-2009)-- ATTENTION FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY TEAMS,
DUE TO THE FORECAST OF SNOW/RAIN FOR PART OF WEDNESDAY AND THE CURRENT WET GROUNDS, WE ARE MOVING WEDNESDAY’S PRACTICE TO…
THURSDAY, APRIL 23. TIMES REMAIN THE SAME. See below....
...Flat Rock Ready to Roll for 7-Up Opener April 25
Flat Rock, MI (4-18-09)-- Sunshine and crystal clear skies graced Flat Rock Speedway Saturday afternoon as 63 teams ventured to “The Rock” for an open practice session in preparation for the 2009 7-Up Season Opener Saturday, April 25.
...1-800 Safe Auto presents Monster Jam Summer Heat brought to you by Advance Auto Parts
Date: July 24-25, 2009
...Toledo Speedway Preferred Hotel Program Established for 2009
TOLEDO, OH: (4-13-09): A trio of local hotels have partnered up with Toledo Speedway to create the "Preferred Hotel" program for race fans and teams that visit the Toledo area during the 2009 racing season. They are the Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriot on Benore Road; the Comfort Inn North on Alexis Road and the Ramada Inn, formerly the Clarion Inn, located at Secor Road and I-475.
...2009 Rollover Contest Rules and Entry Blank
2009 Figure 8 Train Race Rules and Entry Blank
2009 Flat Rock-Toledo Speedway School Bus Figure 8 Sponsorship Program
The School Bus Figure 8 racing events play to some of the largest crowds of the season at both tracks!
...Flat Rock/Toledo Fuel, Tires and Practice Bulletin
The Hantz Group Joins Allegiant Air to Sponsor Late Model Gold Cup Series
TOLEDO, OH: (4-2-09): A name quite familiar to Toledo Speedway fans will provide title sponsorship for the ARCA Glass City Gold Cup Late Model Series in 2009. The Hantz Group, a financial services company, will join with Allegiant Air to present the 5-race Gold Cup Series this season. The schedule features 2 races at Flat Rock Speedway and 3 events at Toledo for the upcoming season.
...Condolences to the Family of Helen Hamblin
Condolences to ARCA and Focus Motorsports Ministries Officials Jerry and Bonnie Stewart on the death of Jerry's sister, Helen Hamblin.
...Lapceivers Now Available
TOLEDO OH (3-31-09)--The Westhold Corporation, the manufacturers of our timing and scoring transponder system at both Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways, are now offering the LAPCEIVER to race teams. It is powered by one (1) AA battery.
...Frenchtown Mall Car Show A Success: Westfield This Weekend
Notice: Regarding Westfield Franklin Park Mall Show
TOLEDO, Ohio (3-23-09)--MOVE-IN TIME FOR THURSDAY NIGHT, MARCH 26 HAS CHANGED. IT IS AT 9 P.M. BE READY TO PUSH CARS IN AT 9 P.M.
...Flat Rock/Toledo Speedway Bulletin (3-19-09)
This is the last of our winter bulletins. Flat Rock office will open Monday, April 13. Toledo office is staffed daily. Scott will be staying at Toledo office until mid-June; Frank Bockstanz will be at Flat Rock daily when the track office opens.
...Racer's Reunion a Success
Condolences to Litogot Family & Friends
Bill Litogot Sr., who drove in ARCA sanctioned races at Mt. Clemens Race Track and Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways, passed away after a fall at his home Monday evening March 16. Litogot attended the Racer's Reunion Saturday at the Toledo Speedway Bar & Grill, along with his son Bill Litogot Jr., grandson Bill Litogot III and his great grandson. Bill Litogot Sr. was 86. Bill Litogot III is the 2006 ARCA 4-Cylinder division champion and currently competes in the ARCA Late Model division. Funeral services are private.
...Flat Rock/Toledo Bowling Tournament Rolls
TOLEDO, OH: The New Glass Bowl Lanes hosted the Flat Rock/Toledo Speedway bowling tournament Sunday afternoon. The group of about 25 bowlers took part in the 9-Pin No Tap tournament being held at the Glass Bowl, which serves as the sponsor of Toledo's Winner's Circle. Owner Ron Gorney also furnishes the tour bus for the track during the summer months.
...Condolences to Friends & Relatives.......
Condolences go out to the friends and relatives of a pair of Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway ARCA racing families.
...Kez Comes Home; Guest Speaker at Annual Toledo, Flat Rock Press Conference......
Racer's Reunion, Fan Club Meeting, Mall Shows Signal Start of Season
TOLEDO, OH: There's something about walking into Frenchtown Square Mall in Monroe and Westfield Franklin Park in Toledo at this time of year-and when you see the freshly-painted, sharp-looking race cars, you start to get anxious for racing season!
...Featured Driver: Don Burkhart
TOLEDO OH (3-2-09)--Several Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway drivers have been busy building racecars during the off season, including Don Burkhart, whose new car is pictured left. Send pictures of your race team's off season preparations to sschultz@arcaracing.com.
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Special Event Tickets Now on Sale for 2009 Flat Rock, Toledo Events
TOLEDO, OH: (3-2-09): With the 2009 racing season right around the corner, Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways have rolled out their special event advance ticket sale programs. All pre-sale tickets are for reserved seating only. General admission tickets go on sale the day of each event when the box office opens.
...Flat Rock, Toledo 4 Cylinder Rental Car Ready for 2009 Action
TOLEDO, OH: (2-25-09): Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway management will once again have a 4 Cylinder race car rental program in place for the upcoming 2009 season.
...2009 Flat Rock/Toledo Speedway Fuel and Tire Policy/Prices
RACING FUEL
SUNOCO Racing Fuel, distributed by Bazell Race Fuels, will supply the tracks with fuel. The cost continues to rise and fall, but it appears that the price will be lower in 2009. First deliveries of fuel will take place in mid-April; we'll announce the price at that time. Bazell has also agreed to once again contribute to the point fund at both tracks.
...2009 Mall Show Participants (current 3-11-09)
FRENCHTOWN SQUARE MALL MONROE, MI MARCH 20/21, 2009
#40 David Whitely/Monroe, MI Late Model
#90 Dennis Strickland/Carleton, MI Late Model
#95 Dan Trosen Jr./Trenton, MI Late Model
#25 Scott Lockenour/Allen Park, MI Sportsman
#23 Truck: Mike Young/Toledo, OH
#33 Truck: Brian Norton/Lambertville, MI
#89 Kevin Butzin/Romulus, MI Late Model
Pace Car--Allen Chevrolet/Cadillac
Safety Truck--Allen Chevrolet/Cadillac
#72 4 Cylinder: Brad Turner/Ida, MI
#22 Street Stock: Dave Tanner/Carleton, MI
#66 Figure 8: Donald Burkhart/New Boston, MI
Factory Stock: Speedway Tire/Auto
WESTFIELD FRANKLIN PARK TOLEDO, OH MARCH 27/28, 2009
#8 Tom O'Leary IV/Toledo, OH Sportsman
#40 David Whitely/Monroe, MI Late Model
#14 Randy Padgett Jr/Toledo, OH Factory Stock
#11 Archie Padgett Jr./Toledo, OH Factory Stock
#25 Scott Lockenour/Allen Park, MI Sportsman
#23 Truck: Mike Young/Toledo, OH
#33 Truck: Brian Norton/Lambertville, MI
#90 LM: Dennis Strickland/Carleton, MI
#27 Sportsman: Gary Denis/Toledo, OH
Factory Stock: Speedway Tire/Auto
#4 ARCA Truck: Steve Perkins/Toledo, OH
...UPDATE: Sheryl Humphrey Bowling Fundraiser March 7 at Skore Lanes
There was a bowling fundraiser to raise money for Sheryl Humphrey's medical expenses on Saturday, March 7th, 2009 at Skore Lanes, 22255 Ecorse Rd., Taylor, MI.
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