Toledo Speedway

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!

RULES:  As mentioned in all classes, we will clamp down on the muffler/noise issue.....NO exceptions. 

LATE MODELS:  A mailing was sent to Driver/Owner members; the Late Model Alliance met last week, and 10 tracks and 2 touring series came up with a list of changes and clarifications.  They are also posted on the website. 

TAX FORMS/WINNINGS:  1099's will be sent to anyone earning $600 or more.  They are issued to the driver unless you have filed a tax form with us or made provisions.  Call the Toledo office if you need one.

SPEEDWAY BAR/GRILLE:  If you did not know, the bar/grille has been closed since mid-October for daily business, but open for hall rentals.  Stay tuned to the website for a special re-grand opening party!   We're shooting for Daytona 500 weekend-watch the website!!!  Lots of new things in store!!!

TOLEDO OPENERS:  Sat. April 17, ASA North Late Model Series and ARCA Late Model Gold Cup
Series (75 laps); promoted by ASA.  Optional practice Friday, April 16 and season-opening party at Bar and Grille Friday night...more details soon!  Friday night opener is Friday, April 30.

Driver's uniforms:  A request is being made for drivers to have ARCA patch on your uniform.  A patch comes with your membership package.  It will be to your benefit to do this.....

Fundaisers:  The tracks have a fundraiser program put together for schools and non-profit groups.  Sell tickets to a race, it's that simple.  We have the details.  Just call Scott at 419-727-1100.   Make up to $5 per ticket sold!

TOLEDO pre-season practice session is Sunday, April 25, noon to 5 p.m.

FLAT ROCK OPENER:  Saturday, April 24. 

Pre-season FR practices:  Sunday, April 18, noon to 5; Wednesday, April 21, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m

LATE MODEL GOLD CUP: has 5 point races; 3 races at Toledo, 2 at Flat Rock, same at 2009.  More details soon.  First Gold Cup race is EARLY...Sat. April 17 at Toledo!  Glass City is again an invitational.

MEMBERSHIPS:  will be mailed to drivers and car owners only after February 1.  IF you need before that date, call the ARCA office (Sherry-734-847-6726) or the Toledo office and we'll get them to you.  If you need more, call the track.  2010 rule books will be sent with your membership when you join.  Cost is same as 2009.

Car Numbers:  We will try to work with everyone....we will hold your 2009 number for first 3 weeks of the season...you can call if you will be out later in the season and we will work with you.  No communication makes it very difficult...stay in touch with us on this.  IF you need a new number, call us!

Pad Rentals:  Will be mailed out in mid-February.  2009 renters will have right of first refusal, but must be paid by the due date or you lose your pad.  A waiting list is being compiled at Flat Rock-call us if you have not done so yet to get on the list. 

Season tickets/gift cards/ARCA wearables:  Are now on sale!  Call us at the office.  Gift cards are just $25 each and they're good at both tracks!

RACER'S REUNION/MARFC MEETING:  Saturday, March 13.  Reunion is open to EVERYONE, the whole day is!  Great day with old photos, etc....if you raced around the area, there's probably a photo somewhere of you and your ride!  Reunion is Noon to 5, with Michigan Auto Racing Fan Club Meeting at 6:30 p.m.  Mark this date on your calendar.

ENDURO RACING:  Entries/rules will be mailed 1^st week of February.  The four (4) Enduro races at Flat Rock will again be on Saturday nights in 2010.  Enduro rules will be out in late January.  First one is Saturday, May 29.  Enduro Championship race is 300 laps!

NEW IDEA AT FLAT ROCK!:  We are looking at opening "Jack, Linda and Magic's Bier Garten" for after the races...special prices on beer, food and maybe showing the races from that night on TV under the grandstands.....more later.

We're looking for boats for the Figure 8 Boat Races at both tracks.  We're also looking for school buses-call the track if you know of any for sale, please...The Rollover contests have been dropped for 2010.  Get your Figure 8 train cars ready---7 races this season!  IF you are going to Daytona, get your membership before you go...avoid the long lines!