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VanDoorn out-duels Wimmer to win 7-Up 150
VanDoorn re-took the lead at lap 141 and held Chris Wimmer off to take the checkered flag. Wimmer was the half-way leader.
Skylar Holzhausen finished third, Nathan Haseleu fourth and Bubba Pollard fifth.
...FLAT ROCK and TOLEDO SPEEDWAY TIME SCHEDULES
FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY
OPEN PRACTICE: Wednesday, April 24 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The pit area will open at 4.
Pit passes are $15 each
FIRST RACE: Saturday, April 27
Jet’s Pizza Season Opener
ARCA Moran Chevrolet Late Models, Parts Galore Figure 8’s and the DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stocks
Pit area: 12:30 p.m.
Practice begins at 2 p.m.
Front gates: 2 p.m. (Ticket sales begin at 4:30)
Time trials: 5 p.m.
Racing: 7 p.m.
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: $3; Under 6 FREE with adult
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 TIME SCHEDULE
Sunday, April 28: OPEN PRACTICE
Pits: 10 a.m.
Practice: Noon to 5 p.m
ALL pit passes are $15 each for practice day
Minimum age for pits is 12, with minor’s release signed by both parents at registration (must be with minor).
Grandstands: will be open-free admission for practice day
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.
*Friday night racing begins May 3, with ARCA ACME Dismantling Sportsman, Parts Galore Figure 8’s, 4 Cylinders and the all-new division of the R & M Recycling X Cars! Racing at 7:30 p.m. Friday nights through August 30.
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ARCA Late Model Champ Bickerstaff Passes
James E. (Jim) Bickerstaff, 76, ARCA late model race winner and track champion, died Friday, March 21, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center near his hometown of Mineral Ridge, Ohio.
...Notice to Flat Rock and Toledo Race Teams Participating in Open Practice
The I-75/Alexis Road exit heading southbound is closed at this time. Teams heading to Toledo from Michigan for Sunday's practice should take the Summit Street exit (exit 2). Follow Summit south about 2 miles (runs parallel to I-75) to Shoreland Drive. Turn right at the stoplight at Shoreland, follow Shoreland and go straight through the first traffic light at the corner of Suder Avenue. Shoreland turns into Benore Road. It will take you right to the speedway. It may open before Sunday, but there is no indication that it will be open. ...
ARCA Late Models Return to Toledo for Glass City Gold Cup; First Race May 9th
TOLEDO OH (4-28-08)--The ARCA Late Models will venture to Toledo Speedway a total of 6 times in 2008, kicking off the Glass City Gold Cup Late Model Series presented by Allegiant Air Friday evening, May 9 at the ½ mile paved oval. The Series will consist of 5 point races, with a champion to be crowned in the final point race Sunday, August 31. The year culminates with the 20th running of the Miller Lite Glass City 200 September 20.
...Post Qualifying Inversions Shows No Favor to Schroeder
Canton, MI 5/6/08- It's a common practice with race tracks and sanctioning bodies around the country. Some people love it, some people hate but I'm pretty sure that varies depending which end you come out on. I'm talking about re-draws and inversions after qualifying. For twenty-one year old Justin Schroeder and his family owned race team, JMS Racing, it seems the last two weeks the "inversion lottery" has not been to their advantage.
...Flat Rock's Racing Action Rained Out Sat. May 17th
All UAW Local 387/3000 tickets will be honored on Saturday, May 31.
...Winning Recipes Needed
Will Track Record Fall at Fastest Short Track Show in World on Friday?
Johnny Benson Enters ISMA Portion of Event
TOLEDO, OH (6-10-08): Toledo Speedway's track surface is one of the finest in the nation; ultra-smooth, consistently fast and with plenty of grip. Lap times for every type of race car that has competed on the ½ mile paved oval so far in 2008 has a common element-FAST! And with the fastest race cars on the planet making the trip to Toledo this Friday for the "Fastest Short Track Show in the World", chances are the incredible 1 lap track record may be rewritten.
Jack, Allen Takes BCSN 50 Lap Toledo Wins
Flat Rock, MI (6-27-2008)-- Brent Jack and Ron Allen captured their respective 50 lap main event wins in the BCSN 100 Friday night at Toledo Speedway. Eric Huston and Brad Turner were also victorious on an overcast evening at the ½ mile paved oval. Veronica Pinciotti, representing BCSN, presented trophies in the New Glass Bowl Lanes Winners Circle.
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Santa Claus Coming to Toledo, Flat Rock for Christmas in July Give-Away
TOLEDO, OH, FLAT ROCK, MI: (6-24-08): Don't look now, but it's about 6 months until Christmas! Ah, but Toledo and Flat Rock Speedways are preparing to celebrate Christmas early with their annual Christmas in July Prize give-away nights, complete with a visit from the jolly old man himself, Santa Claus!
...Condolences to the Family of Ron Gossett
LIVONIA MI - Ron Gossett, part owner of S&J Asphalt and longtime sponsor of ARCA veteran driver Ron Allen, died Friday, July 4th after a long illness. He was 68.
...Big Labor Day Weekend Set For Flat Rock, Toledo Speedways
Flat Rock, MI and TOLEDO, OH (8-20-2008)-- There’s plenty of racing action in store for fans in the Southeastern Michigan/Northern Ohio area, as Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways prepare for the Labor Day weekend with 3 big events on the calendar.
...2009 ARCA Flat Rock/Toledo Speedway Rules Changes
Pg. 40, B, IGNITION: (Point of emphasis): Box must be mounted out of reach of driver, towards right side of car. All wiring must be exposed and be in plain view.
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Champions honored at Flat Rock/Toledo Banquet
SOUTHGATE MI (11-10-08)--A large crowd of 600 guests converged Friday evening at the annual Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways banquet, held at the elegant Crystal Gardens Banquet Center in Southgate, MI. The evening was hosted by track announcer Gary Lindahl. All the track champions received their championship jackets and garage banners as ARCA President Ron Drager led the toast to the champions.
...ARCA RE/MAX Dates Set for 2009 at Toledo; Trucks Go At Flat Rock, Toledo
TOLEDO, OH: (12-9-08): Track management at Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways have finalized their dates with the touring series of ARCA for the 2009 season. The ARCA RE/MAX Series will make 2 stops at Toledo again next year, while the ARCA Lincoln Welders Truck Series will visit both tracks for a race event in the upcoming season.
...Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway DVD's Available
TOLEDO OH (12-15-08)--Order a DVD copy of weekly Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway racing by downloading the attached order form. Makes a great gift! arca-dvd-orderform
...Toledo Speedway's 50th Anniversary Schedule Ready: USAC Returns
TOLEDO OH (1-12-09): The 2009 season will mark the 50th Anniversary of racing at Toledo Speedway. The new schedule is now out, featuring weekly racing, open-wheel racing and the usual variety of touring series that will make stops at the lightning-fast 1/2 mile paved oval.
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Moran Chevrolet Returns to Sponsor Flat Rock Late Models
FLAT ROCK, MI: (1-26-09): Good things come in groups of threes. And for the third consecutive season, Moran Chevrolet will step to the front and 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.
...Attention Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway Race Teams
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.
...Condolences to Friends & Relatives.......
Condolences go out to the friends and relatives of a pair of Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway ARCA racing families.
...Racer's Reunion a Success
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.
...2009 Figure 8 Train Race Rules and Entry Blank
2009 Rollover Contest Rules and Entry Blank
Condolences to the Family of Charles Orns
Charles Orns, the father of Toledo Speedway photographer Charlie Orns, passed away May 2 at age 65. His birthday was May 3. Mr. Orns and his wife, Peggy, assisted Charlie at the track by selling photos for their son.
...Flat Rock Speedway Practice Wednesday
Great Fun at Burge Wrecking Night of Destruction at Toledo
TOLEDO, OH (5-24-09)-- If you were at Toledo Speedway Sunday night for the Burge Wrecking Night of Destruction, you were treated to a great night of fun, laughs and cheers. If you didn’t make it, shame on you! Every event was filled with something that gave the large crowd a reason to applaud the action on the track!
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