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Kids, ARCA Stars to Race Go-Karts Together Friday
(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 16, 2012) - Several ARCA Racing Series drivers will practice their skills in go-karts and go wheel-to-wheel with local area children Friday, prior to the Menards 200 presented by Federated Car Care at Toledo Speedway.
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Kimmel Appearing at Two Menards Stores Friday
(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 16, 2012) - Frank Kimmel, driver of the No. 44 Ansell/Menards Toyota, will greet ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards fans at two Menards stores near Toledo Speedway to drop the green flag on his Menards 200 presented by Federated Car Care weekend.
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Tanner Visits Eyler Elementary For Career Day
Dave Tanner, driver of the #22 Street Stock, at Flat Rock Speedway visited Eyler Elementary for career day. Tanner and crew member Steve Walters passed out schedules, kids coupons and suckers to the kids. They had about 60 kids from 3 different groups attend.
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ARCA's 60th Goes Home in Menards 200 at Toledo
(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 15, 2012) - Any organization that has lasted and succeeded for 60 years has a place it calls home, a place where humble beginnings and a vision for the future paved the way for the decades to come. For the Automobile Racing Club of America, that place is Toledo, Ohio.
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Anticipation Grows For Spartan ARCA Allegiant Late Model Gold Cup 100
(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 15, 2012) - ARCA’s Allegiant Late Model Gold Cup Series for the outlaw-style bodied cars is preparing to branch out just a bit for the very first time since the beginning of the Series in the mid-1990’s. Sunday, May 27 Spartan Speedway in Mason, MI, just minutes from the state capitol of Lansing, will host the Series for a 100 lap shoot-out on the ¼ mile paved oval.
...Toledo Speedway Drivers At Local Wendy’s Locations Tuesday
(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 14, 2012) - Toledo Speedway and several Wendy’s restaurant locations in the Toledo area have teamed up for Toledo Speedway Day this Tuesday, May 15 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. A total of 7 Wendy’s stores will have race cars on display and drivers will be available for photos and autographs.
...Toledo/Flat Rock Time Schedule
| TOLEDO SPEEDWAY--THURSDAY, MAY 17 | ||||||||||
| PLACER'S CAR CLUB CLASSIC CAR SHOW | ||||||||||
| 6 P.M. TO 8 P.M. | ||||||||||
| 1ST, 2ND AND 3RD THURSDAYS OF EACH MONTH!!! | ||||||||||
| TOLEDO SPEEDWAY-NO FRIDAY NIGHT RACING THIS WEEK! | ||||||||||
| SATURDAY/SUNDAY-MAY 19/20 | ||||||||||
| MENARDS 200 presented by FEDERATED CAR CARE | ||||||||||
| ARCA RACING SERIES presented by MENARDS Stock Cars | ||||||||||
| Saturday, May 19 | ||||||||||
| 7:30 a.m. | Pits open | |||||||||
| 11:15 a.m. | Practice begins and front gate opens | |||||||||
| 2:15 | ARCA Truck Series qualifying, followed by ARCA Racing Series qualifying | |||||||||
| 5 p.m. | Grogans Towne 50 lap feature-ARCA Truck Series | |||||||||
| 6 p.m. | Garage closes | |||||||||
| Sunday, May 20 | ||||||||||
| 10 a.m. | Pit area opens; front gates open | |||||||||
| Noon | On-track autograph session | |||||||||
| 1 p.m. | Pre-race ceremonies begin | |||||||||
| 2 p.m. | Menards 200 presented by Federated Car Care | |||||||||
| *Reserved seating available for Sunday: Call 419-727-1100 today! | ||||||||||
| Front gate: Saturday: Adults-$12, children 6-12 are $3, under 6-FREE | ||||||||||
| Front gate: Adults-$25; children 6-12 are $3, under 6-FREE | ||||||||||
| *Buy your ticket for Sunday from the track, get Saturday ticket for FREE. | ||||||||||
| *Must be minimum 14 years of age; both parents required to sign minor's release. | ||||||||||
| Pit passes; $30 member for weekend, $80 Sunday or $100 for both days-non-member. | ||||||||||
| ARCA FAN FEST IN TRACK PARKING LOT SATURDAY AND SUNDAY!!! | ||||||||||
| FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY--SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2012 | ||||||||||
| UAW LOCAL 3000 SCOUT NIGHT | ||||||||||
| Scouts in uniform free, leaders in uniform or w/ID card are Free! | ||||||||||
| Buckeye 305 Sprint Cars, plus Figure 8's and Street Stocks | ||||||||||
| 2 p.m. | Pits open | |||||||||
| 3:30 | Practice; front gate opens | |||||||||
| 5 p.m. | Time trials | |||||||||
| 7 p.m. | Racing | |||||||||
| ORDER OF EVENTS | ||||||||||
| Sprint Car heats--10 laps | ||||||||||
| SS heats--8 laps | ||||||||||
| Figure 8 heats-- 8 laps | ||||||||||
| Sprint Car feature--30 laps | ||||||||||
| SS A Main--25 laps | ||||||||||
| SS B Main--15 laps | ||||||||||
| Figure 8 feature--20 laps | ||||||||||
| Front gate: $12 adults, 6-12 are $3, under 6-FREE | ||||||||||
| Age limit minimum of 14, minors must have release signed by both parents at the track | ||||||||||
| Pit passes: $20 ARCA member, $30 non-member. | ||||||||||
Double Duty for Coulter: Driver Enters Menards 200
(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 14, 2012) - Sunday's Menards 200 presented by Federated Car Care at Toledo Speedway will feature one of NASCAR's top rising young drivers in a special ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards appearance.
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LOVING-PELLETIER-SCHUSTER GRAB FLAT ROCK CHECKERED FLAGS
(FLAT ROCK, MI - May 12, 2012) - Flat Rock Speedway and sponsor Parts Galore welcomed back dozens of former drivers for the Racer’s Reunion and to celebrate 50 years of Figure 8 racing at the track. The rain stayed to the north of the speedway, allowing for the Autograph Night, reunion and the race card to be completed with no weather issues.
Among the Figure 8 drivers on hand were Flat Rock’s 3 all-time Figure 8 feature win leaders-Bob Studt, Dick “Little Richard” Simmons and Chuck Hall. Studt and Hall, who both still live in the area, are at the track each week, while Simmons, who made the trip from Florida, was the very first Figure 8 king at Flat Rock in 1962 and was the star of the early days of Figure 8 racing.
The crowd was treated to another great night of action at “The Rock”, with Robbie Loving taking the victory in the exciting 50 lap ARCA Parts Galore Figure 8 headliner. Paul Pelletier made it 2 in a row in the Moran Chevrolet Late Models, while Landon Schuster, teamed with veteran car owner Bill Meade this season, grabbed the ARCA DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stock feature.
...FLAT ROCK DRY, READY TO GO FOR TONIGHT!
Flat Rock Speedway:1:40 p.m. Saturday, May 12: Flat Rock Speedway is getting ready to open the pit area for tonight's show! The rain has stayed north and west of the track and all systems are go.
Come on out and join us for the Parts Galore 50th Anniversary Celebration of Figure 8 racing at "The Rock". A large group of former Figure 8 drivers and other former racers will be introduced to the crowd, including the very first Figure 8 champ, Dick "Little Richard" Simmons.
It's also Autograph Night! Fans can walk onto the track and meet the drivers! Pits open at 2, practice at 3, time trials at 4:45, on-track autograph session at 6:15, followed by the Racer's Reunion introductions and then racing, which will be highlighted by a big 50 lap Figure 8 feature! The Late Models and Street Stocks are also in action tonight.
See you tonight at Flat Rock!
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LOVING-JONES- HUSTON TAKE BURGER KING NIGHT WINS AT TOLEDO
(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 11, 2012) - Sunshine and clear skies greeted the fans Friday evening at Toledo Speedway for the Burger King Scout Night. Scouts were admitted free as guests of the track and the Greater Toledo Burger King Restaurants provided sponsorship for the show. David Chandler, President and Chief Operating Officer of Bennett Management and the Burger King franchises, presented trophies to the feature winners in the Sun Drop Winner’s Circle. The track also paid honor to nearly two dozen former racers during the Racer’s Reunion ceremonies.
The 20 lap ARCA Parts Galore Figure 8 feature saw plenty of intersection action throughout the event. Jerry Lee led the first 10 circuits until Robbie Loving zipped by on the next lap to take control on his way to the victory. Lee held on for second, Dennis Whisman was third, Gary Cronenwett fourth and Greg Studt fifth, followed by Dan Apperson, Sam Hall, Scott Apperson, Archie Padgett, Nick Bradley and Ian Jezylo. Heat race wins went to Cronenwett and Scott Apperson.
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