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LAP MONEY STILL AVAILABLE FOR FLAT ROCK SATURDAY!
The 60 lap Figure 8 and Street Stock features still have lap money available at just $5 per lap! Public address announcements on race night are included! Deadline to be on the program stuffer sheet is Friday morning, July 5 at 10 a.m. Call 419-727-1100 today!
DIAMOND RACING PRODUCTS JOY FAIR MEMORIAL 100 LAP MONEY
ARCA GLASS CITY GOLD CUP LATE MODEL SERIES
FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY—JULY 6, 2013
LAP MONEY--$5 PER LAP
8 laps Edgar and Alex Brown
2 laps Michigan Auto Racing Fan Club
2 laps WBVS Photos
5 laps Performance Images Photography
5 laps Bob’s Car Wash
5 laps AC/DC Deer Processing-Flat Rock
4 laps FG Fencing-Wyandotte, MI 313-433-0420
4 laps Wayne County Sportsman Club
1 lap Wicked Celebrations Hearse Limousine Service-Toledo
20 laps North Star Ranch, Inc.-Howell, MI
5 laps Rand Thompson
2 laps Mike and Patty Sheldon
2 laps In Memory of William Gillelan (Mike and Patty)
Lap 44 $10—in Memory of Harry M. Sheldon (Mike and Patty)
10 laps Driven Women Auxiliary of Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways
4 laps Paul and Iris Anton
5 laps Bill Lackey
15 laps Rich and Judi Fidh
A& M TRANSMISSIONS FIGURE 8-60 LAP FEATURE! LAP MONEY--$5 PER LAP
Lap 30 $20 bonus--WBVS Photos (Bill Barnhart)
5 laps: Driven Women Auxiliary of Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways
5 laps Performance Images Photography
CORRIGAN RACE FUELS STREET STOCK 60 LAP FEATURE! LAP MONEY--$5 PER LAP
Lap 30 $20 bonus--WBVS Photos (Bill Barnhart)
5 laps Driven Women Auxiliary of Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways
5 laps Playoffs Sports Bar and Grill
5 laps In Memory of Abigail Lynn Young
60TH ANNIVERSARY ASSOCIATE SPONSORSRoberts Security-Monroe
Sterling Printing and Graphics-Sterling Heights
Glass Unlimited-Westland
First Care Ambulance-Toledo
Jack Bush and Sons-New Boston
Carleton Farm Supply-Carleton
American Sanitation-Newport
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FLAT ROCK AND TOLEDO SPEEDWAY RACE TEAM BULLETIN-INFORMATION—JULY 2, 2013
ENDURO TEAMS: The Saturday, June 29 race that was rained out has been rescheduled for Saturday, October 5. This now becomes the 300 lap championship event. Race time will be 6 p.m.
The revised Enduro schedule for 2013 is as follows:
Sat. August 3: 250 lap race. Hoosier Sportsman tires 26.5 or 27.5 and treaded street tires only for this race are permitted.
Sat. Sept. 7: 250 lap race (was the 300 lap race). You will get to practice (10 lap session) and qualify at the same time! 6 p.m. start.
IF the Aug. 3 show is run, the Hoosier 880 tires will also now be permitted for this race and the October 5 race, in addition to the Hoosier Sportsman tires 26.5 or 27.5 and treaded street tires
October 5: 300 lap championship race—6 p.m. start.
*TIRE SALES: Due to the holiday, both track offices will be closed Thursday, July 4. Tire sales will take place Wednesday, July 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at both tracks.
STREET STOCKS: If you are planning on running the first Sportsman race at Flat Rock July 20, you must compete at least 1 time at Toledo prior to July 20; you have 2 more opportunities: July 5 and July 12.
JULY 20 SPORTSMAN RACE AT FLAT ROCK: The Sportsman cars will get a 45 minute practice from 3:30 to 4:15 July 20. You will then have 1 more round of practice before time trials. The program will be dash (if 16 cars and over), heats and a 50 lap feature.
Friday’s show at Toledo, July 5: Late Models testing the new tires will practice from 4:30-5:15; Sportsman, X Cars and 4 Cylinders will follow; after time trials, Late Models will go out 1 more time until 7:15. Pits open at 3:30, time trials at 6:15, racing at 7:30 p.m.
Don’t forget, this Saturday’s show at Flat Rock (July 6) starts at 6:30 p.m. Pits at 1, practice at 2:30, time trials at 4:30, racing at 6:30 p.m. Figure 8’s and Street Stocks will run heats; Late Models will be last-chance race (if necessary) and 100 lap feature.
Enjoy the 4th of July holiday! See you at the tracks this weekend!
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Placer's Car Club Car Show Cancelled
SPONSOR LIST GROWING FOR FLAT ROCK’S 60TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW!
It’s not too often a 60th Anniversary party comes around! Flat Rock Speedway is doing just that, celebrating its milestone this Saturday night, July 6! The night will be filled with great racing—over 200 laps of feature racing, plus the Fantastic Flat Rock Speedway Fireworks show to cap the night! We have a special starting time of 6:30 p.m. for this Saturday night only.
We are taking lap money at $5 per lap for both the 60 lap races for the Figure 8’s and Street Stocks! The lap money for the Diamond Racing Products Joy Fair Memorial 100 is sold out!
A & M Transmissions, located across the street from the track, will sponsor the 60 lap Figure 8 event, while Corrigan Race Fuels, our Sunoco Race Fuel distributor, will back the 60 lap Street Stock race!
Associate sponsors that have graciously pledged their support include Roberts Security, Sterling Printing and Graphics, Glass Unlimited, First Care Ambulance, Jack Bush and Sons, American Sanitation and Carleton Farm Supply.
To become an associate sponsor or a lap money sponsor, call us at 419-727-1100! We will list your name here on the website, in the souvenir program insert sheet and public address mentions on race night are included!
It’s going to be a great night of fun! History will be made once again Saturday night at Flat Rock Speedway! Be a part of our 60th Anniversary celebration—see you at the track!
DIAMOND RACING PRODUCTS JOY FAIR MEMORIAL 100 LAP MONEY
ARCA GLASS CITY GOLD CUP LATE MODEL SERIES
FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY—JULY 6, 2013
LAP MONEY--$5 PER LAP
8 laps Edgar and Alex Brown
2 laps Michigan Auto Racing Fan Club
2 laps WBVS Photos
5 laps Performance Images Photography
5 laps Bob’s Car Wash
5 laps AC/DC Deer Processing-Flat Rock
4 laps FG Fencing-Wyandotte, MI 313-433-0420
4 laps Wayne County Sportsman Club
1 lap Wicked Celebrations Hearse Limousine Service-Toledo
20 laps North Star Ranch, Inc.-Howell, MI
5 laps Rand Thompson
2 laps Mike and Patty Sheldon
2 laps In Memory of William Gillelan (Mike and Patty)
Lap 44 $10—in Memory of Harry M. Sheldon (Mike and Patty)
10 laps Driven Women Auxiliary of Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways
4 laps Paul and Iris Anton
5 laps Bill Lackey
15 laps Rich and Judi Fidh
FIGURE 8 AND STREET STOCK LAP MONEY
$20 bonus for both divisions for lap 30 leader---WBVS Photos (Bill Barnhart)
Add your name here!
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STEVE CRONENWETT JR. GRABS HUGE GOLD CUP WIN AT SPARTAN
(MASON, Michigan - June 30, 2013) - Steve Cronenwett Jr. took care of his car, charged into contention by the half-way mark and took the lead with 37 laps to go on his way to a huge victory in the Charlie Ryan Jr. Memorial 100 for the ARCA Glass City Gold Cup Late Model Series Sunday night at Spartan Speedway. A large group of members of the Ryan family were on hand to present Steve with the Gold Cup and a plaque to commemorate his win.
...FRIDAY TOLEDO SPEEDWAY FIREWORKS IS A NO-GO; RACING STILL A GO
(TOLEDO, Ohio - July 1, 2013) - Due to concerns from the city and the fireworks company, Toledo Speedway’s fireworks show slated for Friday night, July 5 has been scrapped. The speedway was notified of this decision Monday afternoon. The racing program is still planned, with a 7:30 p.m. start at the Benore Road facility.
...FLAT ROCK and TOLEDO SPEEDWAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS July 5-6, 2013
TOLEDO SPEEDWAY
Tuesday, July 2: Placer’s Car Club Classic Car Cruisin’
1st, 2nd and 3rd Tuesdays of each month!
6 p.m. to 8 p.m. FREE admission!
FRIDAY, JULY 5: RED, WHITE AND BLUE FESTIVAL AND FIREWORKS
TEAMSTERS UNION NIGHT (Tickets dated 6-28 honored 7-5 only)
All Military, police, fire and EMT personnel, active and retired, admitted FREE! Please show ID at ticket windows.
ARCA ACME Dismantling Sportsman, R & M Recycling X Cars, 4 Cylinders and Figure 8 Boat Race, plus FIREWORKS!!!!!
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 are $3 each, under 6 are free
Pit area: 3:30 p.m.
Front gates: 5 p.m.
Practice: 5 p.m..
Time trials: 6:15
Racing: 7:30 p.m.
FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY—Saturday, July 6—SPECIAL TIME—6:30 P.M
60th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AND FIREWORKS!!
Diamond Racing Products Joy Fair Memorial 100: ARCA Moran Chevrolet Gold Cup Late Models
Plus 60 lap features for ARCA Parts Galore Figure 8’s and DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stocks (Figure 8’s, Street Stocks will run heat races also)
Pits
All Late Model team members: $30 each for Gold Cup events
Others: $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: $20
Children 6-12 are $3, under 6-free
Pit gate: 1 p.m.
Front gates: 2:30 p.m.
Practice: 2:30 p.m.
Time trials: 4:30
Racing: 6:30 p.m.
Both Tracks: FREE parking on track grounds; all concession items are priced from .50 to $3.50. Beer is available ($4-4.50)
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 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.
...FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY RAINED OUT
With rain at the track at 3 p.m. and the grounds soaked from rain every day this week, tonight's racing program has been cancelled at Flat Rock Speedway. The pop-up showers continue
The track is weeping from all the rain and the pit area is very saturated.
The Enduro race will be rescheduled at a later date.
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TOLEDO ACTION WASHED OUT-6 p.m.
Toledo Speedway's race card for tonight has been cancelled due to the rain. Thundershowers have arrived at the track, forcing any chance to race.
Teamsters Union tickets dated for June 28 will be honored next Friday night, July 5.
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MIDWEST MONSTER TRUCKS PRESENTED BY A & D AUTO PARTS HITS TOLEDO JULY 20
(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 28, 2013) - Get ready, Monster Truck fans! Monster Truck Mania is back at Toledo Speedway! Saturday evening, July 20 the Midwest Monster Truck Tour presented by A & D Auto Parts invades Toledo Speedway!!!! A rain date of Sunday, July 21 has also been established.
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FLAT ROCK PREPARES FOR 60TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW AND FIREWORKS; BIGGEST SHOW OF YEAR JULY 6—6:30 P.M. ST
(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - June 27, 2013) - August 14, 1953: Flat Rock Speedway opens the gates for their very first race. Built by Detroit-area businessman Sheldon Hayes Sr. and his associates, the track was the first “rubberized” asphalt track in the nation. Hayes, a pavement company owner, mixed up a special batch of asphalt for the ¼ mile paved oval…..and now, 60 years later, Flat Rock Speedway will celebrate the anniversary with the biggest show on its 2013 calendar.
...Updated Entry List for Spartan Speedway
| ARCA GLASS CITY GOLD CUP SERIES | |||
| CHARLIE RYAN MEMORIAL 100 | |||
| SPARTAN SPEEDWAY--JUNE 30, 2013 | |||
| OFFICIAL PRE-ENTRY LIST-as of 6-26-13 | |||
| Car No. | Driver/Hometown | Sponsor | |
| O | Nick Bailey/Toledo, OH | PB Fabrication | |
| 1 | Craig Everage/Angola, IN | EverageAuto.com/Krieger Race Engines | |
| O1 | Mike Young/Toledo, OH | PB Fabrication/CGS Imaging | |
| 9 | Mike Root/Grand Rapids, MI | Universal Graphics Solutions/Midwest Maintenance and Pipeline | |
| 14 | Tim Ryan/Flushing, MI | Ryan Motorsports | |
| 19 | Derek Wiley/Belleville, MI | Mike's Barber Shop/Wiley's Coyote Grill/Gochta Prod/VJ's Pantry | |
| 20 | Jeff Vrsek/Brownstown, MI | Amsoil-Pat O'Dell/Diamond Racing Prod/Trend Perf./Performance Engineering | |
| 21 | Steve Cronenwett Jr./Canton, MI | Giles Auto Body | |
| 25 | Jimmy Gallagher/St.Johns, MI | A.T. Racing Engines/Kendall Oil/Maple Rapids Lumber Mill | |
| 33 | Dave Stehouwer/Muskegon, MI | Stehouwer Motorsports | |
| 41 | Brent Jack/Butler, IN | Brent Jack Motorsports' | |
| 44 | Paul Pelletier/Trenton, MI | Fraza Forklift/ABC Plumb/Exotic Automation/Dusty's Coll/Duane's Roadrunners | |
| 51 | Scott Pemberton/St. Johns, MI | A-1 Auto Parts-Service | |
| 64 | Jimmy Alvis/Chesterfield, MI | Alvis Motorsports | |
| 71 | Harold Fair Jr./Milan,MI | Royal Truck-Trailer | |
| 75 | Marcus Malcuit/Strasburg, OH | McIntosh Oil/VP Fuels | |