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Condolences to the Family of Shirley McCormick
Condolences to the family of Shirley McCormick, whose son Wild Bill Barnhart is an ARCA Official at Flat Rock Speedway and has long been an officer in the Michigan Auto Racing Fan Club (MARFC). Visitation is from 2-9 p.m. Tuesday July 14 at Arthur J. Van Lerberghe Funeral Home on Harper Avenue in St. Clair Shores. Services are at 11 a.m. Wednesday July 15 at Metropolitan Church of the Nazarene, 18945 Frazho Road, Roseville MI 48066 (586) 778-5010.
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Listen to Steve Cronenwett Jr. live on "On Pit Row" Tuesday Night
TOLEDO, Ohio (Tuesday, July 14, 2009)--Steve Cronenwett, Jr. will be among the guests on "On Pit Row" with Steve Wronkowicz and Charlie Turner on Tuesday, July 14, at 6:15 p.m. Listen to the live radio broadcast online at http://www.onpitrow.com. The show airs from 5-7 p.m. Eastern.
Cronenwett, Jr. drives the No. 21 Late Model at Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways and is preparing for Friday night's Hantz Group/Allegiant Air 75-lap Gold Cup Late Model Race, round three of the prestigious Late Model Series.
For more information on Steve Cronenwett, Jr., including a complete bio, driving history, statistics and photos, visit http://www.stevejrracing.com.
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Root, Strickland Tied for Hantz Group/Allegiant Air Late Model Gold Cup Series
TOLEDO, OH: (7-13-09): Grand Rapids, MI driver Mike Root and local favorite Dennis Strickland of Carleton, MI head the list of entries for round number 3 of the Hantz Group/Allegiant Air ARCA Late Model Gold Cup Series this Friday night at Toledo Speedway. The duo is tied for the point lead in the 5-race series, featuring 2 races at Flat Rock Speedway and 3 at Toledo this season. The 75 lap contest will pay $2000 to the winner and $425 to start. Marco's Pizza and Teamsters Local 20 will sponsor the July 17 race card at the fast ½ mile paved oval.
...Late Model Gold Cup Entry List Available
A current entry list for this Friday's Marco's Pizza/Teamsters Local 20 Night Hantz Group/Allegiant Air Late Model Gold Cup 75 lap race is available by clicking here.
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July 10th and 11th Photo Galleries
TOLEDO, Ohio (July 13, 2009)--Photo galleries from this weekend's racing action at Toledo Speedway and Flat Rock Speedway is available by clicking here.
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...Action and Fireworks Feed Flat Rock Fans
FLAT ROCK, MI: (7-11-09): If you were looking for Saturday night, action-packed short track racing and a great fireworks display to top things off, then Flat Rock Speedway was the deal! The annual Miller Lite Triple 50's and Fireworks show had plenty of both, with Tim Moore, Darrell Krause, Eric Lee and Billy Earley taking the feature race wins. A great crowd, bolstered by free admission for kids 14 and under, was treated to a spectacular pyrotechnics show under the direction of the Volcano Fireworks Company to end the evening.
...Santa Delivers as Promised at Toledo
TOLEDO, OH: (7-10-09): Santa Claus made good on his promise to race fans Friday night at Toledo Speedway as over 40 lucky race fans walked out with a prize as part of the Christmas in July promotion. On the track, Terry Jones, Robbie Loving, Landon Schuster, Randy Padgett and Brad Turner captured feature wins on Velvet Ice Cream/Lakeshore Utility Trailer Sales Night. The Maumee Valley Seaway Commanders performed the National Anthem.
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Flat Rock Speedway to Host David Ragan Aug. 15 for Autograph Session
FLAT ROCK, MI: (7-10-09): One of NASCAR's young stars will greet race fans Saturday evening, August 15 at Flat Rock Speedway. David Ragan, the driver of the Roush Racing #6 on the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series tour, will greet race fans as part of the Leppen Chiropractic/United Way of Monroe County Autograph Night program. The track will also host a Racer's Reunion for former racers.
Ragan, a native of Unadilla, GA, worked his way up the racing ladder, starting in Legends Cars, moving up to the ARCA RE/MAX Series where he finished 3rd in the final 2005 points. David caught the eye of car owner Jack Roush and began his ascent to the Cup Series, where he now competes. Ragan also is running in the NASCAR Nationwide Series and the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series in 2009.
...Toledo Gold Cup Rescheduled for July 31; Sets up 3 Gold Cup Races in Three Weeks
TOLEDO, OH: (7-8-09): Track officials have announced that the June 19 ARCA Hantz Group/Allegiant Air Late Model Gold Cup date that was rained out June 19 has been reset for Friday, July 31 at Toledo Speedway.
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Kyle Busch to Race at Toledo August 14 in CRA 100
RACE MOVED FROM ORIGINAL JULY 31 DATE
TOLEDO, OH: (7-9-09): Toledo Speedway officials have announced that NASCAR STAR KYLE BUSCH will compete in the CRA Super Series Late Model 100 Friday evening, August 14. The CRA race, originally scheduled for July 31, is being moved to the August 14 date.
Busch, one of the top stars in all 3 of NASCAR'S major circuits, has been a frequent competitor with the CRA Super Series Late Models this season. Busch, already in the area for the Michigan International Speedway (MIS) race weekend, will make his way 60 miles south to Toledo Friday, August 14 after his duties at the wheel of the #18 Joe Gibbs Racing machine are completed at MIS.
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Santa's Sleigh Full of Prizes for Toledo Friday Night; Fireworks and Racing Set for Sat at Flat Rock
TOLEDO, OH AND FLAT ROCK, MI: (7-8-09): It's warm, the temperatures are on the rise and Santa Claus has been very, very busy filling his sleigh with prizes for Friday night's Christmas in July prize giveaway at Toledo Speedway. And Saturday night, July 11 Santa and his elves will kick back and relax at Flat Rock Speedway when the Triple 50's and FIREWORKS show goes off. Kids 14 and under will be admitted FREE at Flat Rock this Saturday!
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