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INAUGURAL WINNER CICCONI ENTERS TOLEDO’S FASTEST SHORT TRACK SHOW IN WORLD
(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 11, 2013) - It all began in 2001--created by Toledo track management, the event has become one of the top open-wheel pavement races in the country. And for the 2013 version of the All American Coach/Hemelgarn Racing/Super Fitness “Fastest Short Track Show in the World” at Toledo Speedway this Friday night, the Super Modified winner of that first race, “Liquid” Lou Cicconi of Aston, PA has filed his entry for this one-of-kind event.
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McCUNE, DeCAIRE NOTCH FASTEST SHORT TRACK SHOW IN WORLD TOLEDO WINS
(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 14, 2013) - A huge crowd witnessed a great night of open wheel racing at
the 2013 version of the All American Coach/Super Fitness/Hemelgarn Racing
Fastest Short Track Show in the World Friday night at Toledo Speedway. Hometown star Jimmy McCune flew to victory in
the non-stop 40 lap MSA Super Modified feature, while Tampa, Florida native Troy
DeCaire etched his name in the record books, grabbing the win in the 30 lap Auto
Value/Bumper to Bumper Super Sprint (AVBBSS) main event.
Tom McGuire
and his family from All American Coach and Super Fitness boss Ron Hemelgarn
presented the 5 foot trophies to the winners in the Sun Drop Victory Circle.
A total of
24 Sprints and 18 Super Modifieds made the trip to Toledo for this
one-of-a-kind event, created by Toledo management 13 years ago. Zach Gibson tagged the turn 1 wall in
practice when his Super Mod lost a right rear wheel, ending his night. Earlier in Sprint car practice, 2012 race
winner Jason Cox had an axle snap, sending his machine spinning into the turn 3
wall. Both drivers took hard hits but
were ok.
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RAIN LEAVES-NOT THE FANS AT FLAT ROCK
Despite a nearly 1 hour delay due to rain, a large and enthusiastic crowd ventured out to Flat Rock Speedway Saturday for the Parts Galore School Bus Figure 8 races. Dennis Strickland captured the 50 lap ARCA Moran Chevrolet Late Model feature, while Dennis Whisman took top honors in the Parts Galore Figure 8 race.
An incredibly wild and destructive night had the crowd roaring as Jeff King and the field bounced off of abandoned boats and trailers to win the Boat Figure 8 race. After the flag, Jeff slammed his machine over the top of a boat and blasted it into pieces, again to thunderous applause and cheers. A total of 3 buses went over on their sides in perhaps the wildest School Bus Figure 8 race in memory at "The Rock". Ray Gaddis survived to claim the checkered flag.
Additional details will follow Monday.
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Be A Sponsor! Lap Money for Flat Rock’s Joy Fair Memorial 100, 60th Anniversary show
Lap money sponsorship is available for both this Saturday’s Diamond Racing Products Joy Fair Memorial 100 and for the 60th Anniversary Show Saturday, July 6 at Flat Rock Speedway!
Lap money is just $5 per lap; the leader of each lap will receive bonus money. We have 39 laps left for this Saturday’s Late Model 100 lap race.
All 3 classes will run 60 lap features for the 60th Anniversary show on July 6—Late Models, Figure 8’s and Street Stocks.
Please call 419-727-1100 today! Below is the list of our sponsors so far for Saturday’s big race!
DIAMOND RACING PRODUCTS JOY FAIR MEMORIAL 100
ARCA GLASS CITY GOLD CUP LATE MODEL SERIES
FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY—JUNE 22, 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
...FLAT ROCK and TOLEDO SPEEDWAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS June 21-22, 2013
TOLEDO SPEEDWAY
Placer’s Car Club Classic Car Cruisin! Tuesday, June 18, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Free admission!
FRIDAY, JUNE 21
MARCO’S PIZZA/QUALITE SPORTS LIGHTING AUTOGRAPH AND SCOUT NIGHT
Walk onto the track and meet the drivers at 7 p.m.!
Scouts in uniform and leaders in uniform or with ID card admitted FREE
*First 100 scouts receive FREE slice of pizza, courtesy of Marco’s Pizza!
ARCA ACME Dismantling Sportsman, Parts Galore Figure 8’s, R & M Recycling X Cars and 4 Cylinders
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
On-track autograph session: 7
Racing: 7:30 p.m.
FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY—Saturday, June 22
DIAMOND RACING PRODUCTS JOY FAIR MEMORIAL 100
ARCA Glass City Gold Cup Late Model Series-100 lap feature!
Plus Parts Galore Figure 8’s and DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stocks
Pits
$30 for all Late Model team members
Figure 8’s, Street Stocks: $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: 1:30 p.m.
Front gates: 3 p.m.
Practice: 3 p.m.
Time trials: 5
Racing: 7 p.m.
Both Tracks: FREE parking on track grounds; all concession items are priced from .50 to $3.50. Beer is available ($4.50 each)
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.
...RAIN GOES AWAY-NOT FLAT ROCK FANS
Flat Rock, Michigan—June
15, 2013 (Delayed): Rain began to fall at Flat Rock Speedway
Saturday night, causing a nearly 1 hour delay in the program. But a large crowd sat through the elements,
and more fans came late as the Parts Galore School Bus Figure 8 races were not
to be stopped!
The night featured perhaps one of the most entertaining and destructive nights of fun. And, for the very first time, the bus fans were treated to a night of the ARCA Moran Chevrolet Late Models for a 50 lap event. The ARCA Parts Galore Figure 8 class also thrilled the crowd.
...FAIR JR. LEADS ENTRY LIST FOR SATURDAY’S DIAMOND RACING PRODUCTS JOY FAIR MEMORIAL 100 AT FLAT ROCK
(FLAT ROCK, MI - June 18, 2013) - A total of 20 entries have been received to date for the Joy Fair Memorial 100, sponsored by Diamond Racing Products for this Saturday, June 22 at Flat Rock Speedway. Defending race winner Harold Fair Jr. (no relation to Joy) leads the list of early entries for the prestigious race, which is expected to draw 25-30 of the top outlaw Late Model drivers from the Tri-state area and Canada. The race is part of the ARCA Glass City Gold Cup Late Model Series.
...JR, TYLER ROAHRIG ENTER DIAMOND RACING PRODUCTS JOY FAIR MEMORIAL 100; 5 MORE ALSO INK ENTRIES
(FLAT ROCK, MI - June 19, 2013) - Plymouth, IN natives JR and Tyler Roahrig will make their first-ever visit to Flat Rock Speedway this Saturday for the Diamond Racing Products Joy Fair Memorial 100 for the ARCA Glass City Gold Cup Late Model Series. The father-son duo have racked up some big wins across the area in the last several seasons and both will be eyeing a shot at a victory at “The Rock” for this prestigious event.
...FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY START TIME IS 6:30 FOR 60TH ANNIVERSARY AND FIREWORKS SHOW!
Flat Rock, Michigan—June 19, 2013: As the official celebration of Flat Rock Speedway’s 60th Anniversary celebration nears, track officials have made the decision to begin the Saturday, July 6 race card 30 minutes earlier. Race time will be 6:30 p.m. for this night only.
On tap are the Triple 60’s—a total of three-60 lap features. Each of the track’s weekly classes will compete in 60 lap main events. The ARCA Moran Chevrolet Late Models, Parts Galore Figure 8’s and DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stocks will be in action.
The evening will be capped off with the fabulous Flat Rock Speedway fireworks display!
The event is expected to draw a large crowd as fans will be treated to a great night of action-packed, family fun!
The pit area will open at 2 p.m., practice begins at 3, time trials are at 4:30 and the heat races begin at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 6.
On another scheduling note, the Michigan Legends car date at Flat Rock that was set for Saturday, September 14, has been moved to Saturday, August 24. The change was made to accommodate a request by the touring series.
All seating will be general admission for the 60th Anniversary and Fireworks show.
Racing continues at Flat Rock every Saturday night. The track 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.
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Updated Entry at Noon on Friday. Pits Open at 1:30 p.m.
| ARCA GLASS CITY GOLD CUP SERIES ENTRY LIST | ||
| DIAMOND RACING PRODUCTS JOY FAIR MEMORIAL 100 | ||
| FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY--JUNE 22, 2013 | ||
| Car No. | Driver/Hometown | Sponsor |
| O | Nick Bailey/Toledo, OH | PB Fabrication |
| 5 | Eric Lee/Macomb, MI | Lee Motorsports |
| O7 | Steve Cronenwett Sr./Flat Rock | Cronenwett Racing |
| 8 | Dakota Carlson/Cedar Springs, MI | LeClair Racing |
| 9 | Mike Root/Grand Rapids, MI | Universal Graphic Solutions/Midwest Maintenance and Pipeline |
| 10 | Craig Everage/Angola, IN | EverageAuto.com/Krieger Race Engines |
| 10 | Todd Jackson/Sault St. Marie, MI | LeClair Racing |
| 11 | Derrick Sheppard/Mt. Clemens,M | Sheppard Motorsports |
| 15 | Michael Simko/Clarkston, MI | Mound Steel |
| 19 | Derek Wiley/Belleville, MI | Mike's Barber Shop/Wiley's Coyote Grill/Gotcha Productions/VJ's Pantry |
| 20 | Jeff Vrsek/Brownstown, MI | Amsoil-Pat O'Dell/Diamond Racing Products/Trend Performance/Performance Engineer. |
| 21 | Steve Cronenwett Jr./Canton, MI | Giles Auto Body |
| 24 | Tyler Roahrig/Plymouth, IN | Schneider's Auto Sales |
| 25 | JR Roahrig/Plymouth, IN | Schneider's Auto Sales |
| 31 | Josh Spragg/Ypsilanti, MI | A-Jax/Action Auto |
| 33 | Stan Yee Jr./Roseville, MI | Diamond Racing Prod/Arrow Uniforms/Finish-Blasting Specialities/EELS/Yee's Collision |
| 33 | Dave Stehouwer/Muskegon, MI | Stehouwer Motorsports |
| 44 | Paul Pelletier/Trenton, MI | Fraza Forklift/ABC Plumb/Exotic Automation/Dusty's Coll/Duane's Roadrunners |
| 45 | Frank Jiovani/Harrison Twp, MI | Moran Mtspt/JV Auto/P&V Masonry/4th St. Auto/Kee Realty/Gemini Elec/Comfort Temp. |
| 51 | Scott Pemberton/St. Johns, MI | A-1 Auto Service |
| 53 | Joe Hawes/Brownstown, MI | Joe Hawes Racing |
| 54 | Steve Hawes/Brownstown, MI | Joe Hawes Racing |
| 64 | Jim Alvis/Chesterfield, MI | Alvis Motorsports |
| 66 | Jeff Plumb/Willis, MI | Plumb Motorsports |
| 71 | Harold Fair Jr./Milan,MI | Royal Truck-Trailer |
| 72 | Scott Hantz/Angola, IN | Top Speed Fab/Woodville Auto Finance |
| 72 | Brad Turner/Ida, MI | B & H Race Parts/Zorns Service/Al Marks Signs/FreezeFramePhotos.net |
| 75 | Marcus Malcuit/Strasburg, OH | McIntosh Oil/VP Fuels |
| 90 | Dennis Strickland/Carleton, MI | The Computer Company/Trenton Forging/Victory Christian Fellowship |
| 95 | Dan Trosen Jr./Trenton, MI | Trosen Motorsports |
| 96 | Scot Bunge/Toledo, OH | B & H Race Parts |
| 550 | Terry Bogusz/Shelby Twp, MI | Nicholas Gantner Foundation/Macomb Now Magazine/Eastern MI Distributors. |
Tire Bulletin
June 20, 2013
To: ARCA Late Model teams
Re: Toledo Late Model tires
On Wednesday, June 5, Hoosier Tire conducted a tire test at Toledo Speedway for the ARCA Late Models. Irish Saunders, Asphalt Product Manager for Hoosier, conducted the test. Ken Kolter, lead engineer and his staff were also present at the test.
The cars of JR Roahrig, #16, John VanDoorn, #61, and Dennis Strickland, #90, took part in the day-long test session.
3 combinations of tires were tested:
F45/Star 56
3035/3045
F40/F50
After reviewing all test data, Hoosier has determined that the F40 left side and F50 right side tires are the proper tire for Toledo Speedway Late Models at this current time.
“The Hoosier F40/F50 combination is a proven tire and the best fit for Toledo,” said Saunders. “The tire will be consistent and durable.”
Tires will be available at both the ARCA office and Toledo Speedway Monday, July 1.
*An open test is being planned for Friday, July 5. There will be no pit pass fees for Late Model teams. The plan is to open at 3:30, the Late Models will have the track from 4:30-5:15 and from 6:45-7:15. We are running our weekly show that night also. *We plan to have some used F40/F50 tires here at the track for use on July 5 that will be available at no charge.
*Teams planning to test July 5 must contact Scott or Casey at Toledo at 419-727-1100 prior to the test.
Thank you,
Ron Drager
...JOY FAIR MEMORIAL 100 LAP MONEY SOLD OUT!
Thank you to all of our sponsors!
DIAMOND RACING PRODUCTS JOY FAIR MEMORIAL 100
ARCA GLASS CITY GOLD CUP LATE MODEL SERIES
FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY—JUNE 22, 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
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KELLEY JR.-LOVING-WHISMAN-PRICE CAPTURE MARCO’S PIZZA/QUALITE SPORTS LIGHTING NIGHT WINS
(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 21, 2013) - Howard Kelley Jr., Robbie Loving, Dennis Whisman and David Price were victorious Friday night at Toledo Speedway. Marco’s Pizza and Qualite Sports Lighting Systems sponsored the race card at the ½ mile paved oval on a warm evening. Chef Marco was on hand to greet the fans! Joe Mouch, representing Marco’s, presented the trophies in the Sun Drop Winner’s Circle. Qualite provided $50 gift cards to each of the feature winners.
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33 LATE MODELS AT FLAT ROCK! JOY FAIR MEMORIAL 100 TONIGHT!
A total of 33 ARCA Glass City Gold Cup Late Models are in the pits and now practicing for tonight's Diamond Racing Products Joy Fair Memorial 100 at Flat Rock Speedway! A couple more cars are still expected as the track prepares to honor the memory of the legendary Fair, who passed away in December of 2011.
It's an impressive list, and add to it the late entries of Terry Senneker, Brent Jack, Jimmy Thiel, Don St. Denis and Brian Clay!
In addition to the Moran Chevrolet Late Models, the Parts Galore Figure 8's and DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stocks will also compete tonight.
It's warm and dry--join us for what looks to be a great night of racing at "The Rock".
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POWERFUL STORM WIPES OUT JOY FAIR MEMORIAL 100
Saturday's Diamond Racing Products Joy Fair Memorial 100 at Flat Rock Speedway was cancelled when a powerful thunderstorm ripped through the grounds at 4 p.m.
Rougly 4 to 5 inches of rain fell in less than 90 minutes, flooding the track infield, pit area and parking lot. The deluge was accompanied by high winds that knocked down several large billboards, splintered tree limbs and moved anything not anchored down. Lightning struck the track scoreboard, a transformer on the north edge of the property and in the pit area.
The incredible force of Mother Nature was not a pretty sight as a full pit area took cover when the weather cell took a turn from the south and came directly at the track, then turned again and went directly westward.
A incredible field of 36 Late Models were at the track for the event. The Diamond Racing Products Joy Fair Memorial 100 will now become part of the track's 60th Anniversary show Saturday, July 6.
More details will follow soon.
...FLAT ROCK and TOLEDO SPEEDWAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS June 28-29, 2013
FRIDAY, JUNE 28
TEAMSTERS UNION NIGHT
ARMED FORCES NIGHT
All Military personnel, active and retired, admitted FREE! Please show ID at ticket windows.
ARCA ACME Dismantling Sportsman, R & M Recycling X Cars and MCR Dwarf Cars
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, June 29
250 lap Enduro, ARCA DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stocks, Michigan Legends and Flag Pole race!
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, under 6-free
Pit gate: 4 p.m.
Front gates: 5 p.m.
Practice: 5 p.m.
Time trials: 6
Racing: 7 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.
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Late Model Bulletin
June 24, 2013
TO: ARCA LATE MODEL TEAMS
The Diamond Racing Products Joy Fair Memorial 100 at Flat Rock Speedway has been rescheduled for Saturday, July 6. This race will now be part of the 60th Anniversary show, which will include fireworks. The start times will be announced this week. We will begin the racing program at 6:30 p.m.
Tires: Any tires that have been purchased from ARCA may be used at Spartan this Sunday, June 30. That does include any tires purchased last Saturday at Flat Rock. The tires for Spartan are the Hoosier 3035 lefts, 3045 right sides.
SPARTAN RACE: This Sunday, June 30 is the Charlie Ryan Memorial 100, part of the ARCA Glass City Gold Cup Series. If you have a paid entry from the Flat Rock race, you can transfer that for the Spartan event. *Please call Scott or Casey at 419-727-1100 as soon as possible if you want to transfer your entry fee or if you have not entered for Spartan (if you have not talked to us already).
Spartan times:
Pits: Noon
Practice: 2
Time trials: 4:30
Racing: 6 p.m.
We will have a tire trailer at Spartan.
Thank you!
...CHARLIE RYAN MEMORIAL AT SPARTAN UP NEXT FOR ARCA LATE MODEL GOLD CUP; 3 RACES IN 3 WEEKS FOR SERIES
(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 25, 2013) - The ARCA Glass City Gold Cup Late Model Series will pay a visit to Spartan, MI (Lansing) Speedway for the Charlie Ryan Memorial 100 this Sunday, June 30.
...FIREWORKS ARE ON AT TOLEDO JULY 5!!!
Toledo, Ohio—June 26, 2013: Toledo Speedway management is proud to announce the addition of a FIREWORKS display to its “Red, White and Blue” Festival Friday, July 5 race card at the Benore Road track.
The speedway is also inviting any and all active and retired police, fire, military and EMT personnel to be a guest of the track for the July 5 event. Admission will be FREE for these outstanding men and women for this race. Please show your ID at the ticket windows upon arrival to the speedway.
There’s a variety of races and family fun planned at Toledo Speedway Friday night! Free bus rides around the track in the New Glass Bowl Lanes buses will begin at approximately 7 p.m.
On the track, the ARCA ACME Dismantling Sportsman will battle wheel to wheel on the big ½ mile paved oval, with the ARCA R & M Recycling X Cars banging fenders on the short track.
To top off the action prior to the fireworks display, a Boat Figure 8 race is on the schedule! Yes, race cars towing boats on trailers through the intersection of the Figure 8 course, with the object to knock the boat and trailer off your competitor’s machine!
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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 | |
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.
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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.
...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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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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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.
...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.
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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.
...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!
...Placer's Car Club Car Show Cancelled
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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