Toledo Speedway

TOLEDO OH (3-16-10) - Entry blanks for the 5-race 2010 ARCA Allegiant Air Glass City Gold Cup Late Model Series have been mailed out to race teams, as the season opener at Toledo Speedway is just weeks away.

The date is Saturday, April 17, part of a Late Model double-header that will also feature the ASA North Late Model Series. 

The April 17 contest marks the first time the ASA stock-bodied cars and the ARCA outlaw-style body Late Models will compete on the same race card.  Drivers from 6 states and Canada are expected for the event, which is being promoted by ASA boss Ron Varney.

An optional Friday practice session has been set.  The April 16 schedule has practice for both groups from 1 p.m. -5:30 p.m.  An opening day get-together for fans and teams will take place in the newly-renovated Speedway Bar and Grille after practice, featuring food and drink specials, along with the ARCA Racing Series event from Texas Motor Speedway at 7 p.m., live on SPEED. 

Saturday will see a short practice session for each group, beginning at 10 a.m.  Qualifying starts at 12:30 and racing begins at 3 p.m.  The ASA North Late Models will compete in a 125 lap main event, while the ARCA Late Models will run heats, a last-chance race (if necessary) and a 75 lap feature, all on the big ½ mile paved oval.

"This is a great way for Toledo Speedway to open its 2010 season," noted Ron Drager, promoter of track.  "We are grateful to Ron Varney and ASA for booking the ARCA Allegiant Air Gold Cup Late Model event with the ASA North group.  Race fans will be treated to a great day of racing with 2 types of Late Models competing.  We look forward to working with ASA and seeing the fans back at the track as we begin the new season."

Tickets are $18 for adults, children 6-14 are $3 and under 6 are free.  For additional information, go to http://www.asalatemodels.com/ or http://www.toledospeedway.com/