Flat Rock/Toledo Speedways Bulletin
Flat Rock/Toledo Speedways Bulletin
NEW ARCA ADDRESS: P.O. Box 380, Temperance, MI 48182.
RULES: As mentioned in all classes, we will clamp down on the muffler/noise issue.....NO exceptions.
SPEEDWAY BAR/GRILLE GRAND RE-OPENING PARTY! We have changed over quite a few things at the bar/grille! The party is Saturday, March 13, after the Racer's Reunion and MARFC Meeting (see below). We will have music, snacks, and will be giving away pad rentals and passes for both tracks---you can't win if you are not there! Check the website for updates as we get closer to March 13.
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.
BOWLING TOURNAMENT: Ok, all you stars-the 2nd annual Flat Rock/Toledo Bowling Tournament is at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, March 28 at the Glass Bowl Lanes on Telegraph Road in Toledo, about 2 miles from the track. It will be part of their Super 9 Tournament. Call Scott at Toledo to make a reservation. Last year we had about 25-30 bowlers, and a couple even cashed in on the tournament!
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. Gold Cup entries will be mailed by March 10 and will be posted under "Forms" on the website.
MEMBERSHIPS: have been mailed to drivers and car owners only. IF you need a form, 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 go out next week. 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 to get on that list.
Season tickets/gift cards/ARCA wearables: Are now on sale! Call us at the office. Gift cards are $25 each!
ENDURO RACING: Entries/rules have been mailed. The four (4) Enduro races at Flat Rock will again be on Saturday nights in 2010. First one is Saturday, May 29. Enduro Championship race is 300 laps!
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...
2010 banquet: is set for Friday, November 5 at Crystal Gardens in Southgate, MI.
TIRES: Pricing and availability will be announced soon. Check website for details.
SCHEDULE CHANGES: ARCA Sportsman cars will run a 50 lap feature Friday, July 30. The CRA Sportsman cars will compete on Glass City 200 weekend. ARCA Sportsman cars will be legal to run with them. More details later (see website for news release).
TRACK RENTALS: Tracks are available as soon as snow clears, minimum 4 hour blocks. Cost same as 2009
Our condolences to Harold Fair Jr. and Sr. on the passing of Hugh Fair, and to the family of Butch Giles on his recent passing. Also, Bob (Hebe) Hebestreit, ARCA official, and Tom Allen of Allen Chevrolet have suffered recent medical setbacks.... Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers
See you March 13 at the Bar and Grille!!!!