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MARCH 2014 FLAT ROCK/TOLEDO SPEEDWAY BULLETIN (3-24-14)
This is our LAST bulletin of the off-season. The schedules are posted on the web
pages. Flat Rock track office will open
April 8, weather permitting! Toledo
office is open all season. The new pocket
schedules are here! We’ll get them
around in the next few weeks….if you need a bunch before you see us, just give
us a call!
TIRES: No increase in tire prices
for 2014 season. Tires and fuel will be
available Monday, April 14 at both tracks.
The tire seminar was very informative….sorry if you missed it.
Through the Years: The Glass City 200
1968: ARCA President John Marcum's idea was brought to life with the first Glass City 200 at Toledo Speedway. And the winner? None other than Pontiac, Michigan veteran and multi-time track champion Joy Fair, who defeated a stellar field of cars from throughout the Midwest to begin what is now a historic, tradition-filled event.....
...Campbell Drives to Victory in Miller Lite Glass City 200
TOLEDO OH (9-23-07)--Brian Campbell drove to victory in the 19th running of the Miller Lite Glass City 200 presented by National City Bank and Allegiant Air Saturday night at Toledo Speedway. Campbell, of Jenison, Michigan, led the final 76 circuits around the Toledo half-mile oval to earn his first career Glass City 200 victory in front of a large and enthusiastic crowd on a perfect night of weather. Steve Sauve finished second, with Brent Jack third, John Doering Jr. fourth and Dave Kuhlman fifth.
...Defending Champ Jack Landis, Midwest Hot Shoe Joe Bush Enter Glass City 200
TOLEDO OH (9-11-07)--Edgerton,Ohio native and 2006 winner Jack Landis is among the latest entries for the prestigious Miller Lite Glass City 200 Late Model invitational, presented by National City Bank and Allegiant Air, set for Saturday, September 22 at Toledo Speedway. Landis joins a flurry of entries that include Midwest star Joe Bush, Brent Jack, Jake Francis, Steve Cronenwett, Ron Allen and veteran Roger Blackstock as the 200 lap classic nears.
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RUTTMAN-FAIR COMBINATION NEARLY UNBEATABLE AND TAKES 1973 GLASS CITY 200
In 1968, Toledo Speedway promoter and ARCA founder John Marcum came up with the idea of running a 200 lap Late Model invitational—the Glass City 200. Despite a 20-year hiatus of the race from 1978-1998 (when the Toledo track was sold), the race was revived in 1999 when Marcum’s grandson, Ron Drager, purchased the track with business partner Roy Mott.
And the race still carries the prestige and notoriety that it once did back in the 1960’s and 1970’s.
The 1973 edition of the 200 saw a formidable duo team up for this race. With Joy Fair on the sidelines due to a serious crash at Toledo in July, Joe Ruttman was tabbed by car owner William Gillelan and Fair to drive the now-famous #1 Ford Maverick.
Ruttman wheeled the Maverick for the final 2 months of the season, and get this—the combo won 13 of 14 races, taking wins throughout the Midwest not only at weekly shows, but also several big races, including Toledo’s Glass City 200….
...2014 ARCA FLAT ROCK/TOLEDO SPEEDWAY RULES UPDATES (as of 11-20-13)
**The following includes 11-12-13 LM update and 11-20-13 SP update--as noted below)
Point of emphasis, all divisions: Over-flow hose must exit lower right corner of front windshield and go straight up (don’t put a 90 degree fitting on the end!)
LATE MODELSPage 48, 2. Bodies: (adding): No vents, louvers or holes in any body part.
Page 49, H. Front nose piece: (adding): Maximum 4 inch lip on splitter; maximum 4 inch inside bracing.
Page 49, Engines: (adding): Engine and components may not be remotely adjustable.
Page 50, 9. Weight: (point of emphasis, adding-revised 11-12-13): All car measurements, minus weight, will be done in a single, consistent manner, according to driver preference---either driver in the car or out of the car. There will be no combination used in determining measurements.
Page 50, 11. Fuel cell: (from 1-15-13 bulletin): If fuel cell is made of aluminum, steel plates of similar gauge are to be installed at the front and rear of cell, to inspector’s approval.
Page 51, 13. Tires: (from 6-20-13 bulletin): At Toledo, Hoosier F-40 left sides and Hoosier F-50 right sides only.
FIGURE 8’S
Page 55, 2. Engines: (add): Non-magnetic connecting rods not permitted.
Page 55, 2. Engines: (from 7-18-13 bulletin): (adding): GM crate engine part # 19258602 is approved with an ARCA approved 2 barrel carburetor for use in competition. Stroke must remain stock on GM V6 and Ford V6 engines. Chrysler V6 will be allowed maximum 3.50. Only stock hydraulic lifters can be used if engine is equipped with a roller cam. No additional parts. (also adding crate part number #19258602 to chart; 4.000 bore, 350 cubic inches).
Delete: Roller cams are not permitted.
Page 57, 11. Wheel/Tires: Hoosier 880 26.5/8.0-15 and Hoosier 880 27.5/8.0-15 tires only, maximum 8 inch tread width.
Page 58, 15. Roll bars: (re-wording, deleting last 6 sentences, starting with ALUMINUM in caps): Steel is only acceptable material for floor pan and firewalls. No box type decking in driver’s compartment, may angle from right side door to base of driver’s seat. Interior must be completely enclosed; no holes.
Page 59, 19. Protests: (adding): Crate engine protest must be accompanied by a cash bond of $750. Protest of crate engine is for the complete package.
STREET STOCKS
Page 60, 2. Engines: (add): Non-magnetic connecting rods not permitted.
Page 62, 14. Interior: (delete paragraph, replace with this complete re-wording) Steel is only acceptable material for floor pan and firewalls. No box type decking in driver’s compartment, may angle from right side door to base of driver’s seat. Interior must be completely enclosed; no holes.
Page 63, 17, Tires: Hoosier 880 26.5/8.0-15 and Hoosier 880 27.5/8.0-15 tires only, maximum 8 inch tread width.
Page 63, 18. Wheels: (Change): Wheel spacers permitted.
Page 63, 20. Weight: (Change): Engines of 358 cubic inches or less-minimum 2900 lbs. (was 3000); maximum 56% left side weight. Engines over 358 cubic inches-minimum 3050(was 3150) lbs., maximum 56% left side weight. 56-44 % ratio. (was 45-55).
Page 65, 25. (Adding): No mirrors.
Page 66: Delete: Top diagram.
SPORTSMAN
Page 67, 2. A. Engine: Change: Non-magnetic connecting rods are not permitted.
Page 68, 8. Body: (add, 11-20-13 update): Front over-hang maximum 46 (was incorrect at 45) inches from center of hub.
Correction: Rear quarter panel height 34 ½” maximum (34 inches is incorrect)
Page 69, 9. Interior: (Changing must to may as follows): Steel is only acceptable material for floor pan and firewalls. No box type decking in driver’s compartment, may angle from right side door to base of driver’s seat. Interior must be completely enclosed; no holes.
Page 69, 12. Tires: Hoosier 880 26.5/8.0-15 and Hoosier 880 27.5/8.0-15 tires only, maximum 8 inch tread width.
Page 69, 13. Wheels: (Change): Wheel spacers permitted.
Page 69. 13 Wheels: (Change): Wide-five bolt pattern permitted, add 50 lbs. 5 x 5 bolt pattern maximum.
Page 70, 17. Rear End: (Delete this wording): No aluminum rear end components of any kind (axles, spools, housing, etc.)
X CARS
Tires: 8 inch Hoosier 880 and 8 inch Hoosier Sportsman tires, 8.0-15, 26.5 and 27.5 sizes, will both be permitted for 2014. May mix compounds. All tires must be purchased from ARCA and be in ARCA barcode inventory system. No soaking or altering of tires in any manner.
Add: Front bumper can be no wider than center of tread width.
2014 ARCA FLAT ROCK-TOLEDO RULE BOOK WILL TAKE PRECEDENT OVER THIS PAGE.
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NORM LEWALLEN RACING LOSES 2 CREW MEMBERS
ARCA Sportsman driver Norm Lewallen has lost 2 crew members in the off-season. Crew Chief Charlie Austin, age 49, passed away unexpectedly December 23. Austin was teamed up with Lewallen since 1986 and never missed a race in the 27 years of racing with Norm.
Crew member Stacy Fackler, age 51, passed away August 31, a day after the 2013 Season Championship race at Toledo Speedway. Fackler had been a part of the Car # 4 Lewallen Racing Team for a number of seasons.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of both gentlemen.
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Frank Kimmel and Davey Hamilton Headline Toledo Flat Rock Speedways Press Conference
(TOLEDO, Ohio – March 14, 2014) – Reigning ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards champion Frank Kimmel and 11-time Indy 500 starter Davey Hamilton will headline the 2014 ARCA Press Conference scheduled for the Hollywood Casino in Rossford, Ohio on March 25.
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FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO AT MOTOR CITY HOD ROD/RACING EXPO SATURDAY-SUNDAY
(NOVI, MI - March 18, 2014) - Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways will take part in the first-ever Motor City Hot Rod and Racing Expo, set for Saturday and Sunday, March 22-23 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, MI.
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Countdown to the Glass City; ARCA Late Model Champs Among Most Recent Entrants
Simko Returns to Toledo's Glass City 200 Saturday; 40 Entries
Trackside Tidbits, Debi Domby, icechips@hotmail.com
Congratulations to all of the Flat Rock and Toledo Champions! The Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway awards banquet in Saturday, October 12 at the Toledo Speedway Bar and Grille banquet room at 6 p.m. http://www.arcaracing.com/news_flatrock.php?contentid=16612
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Nice guys do finish first; GC 200 race champion Strickland to run 7-UP 150 at Toledo Speedway
(TOLEDO, Ohio - March 17, 2014) – Get ready to crack open the 7-UP in victory lane at Toledo Speedway. That’s what ARCA veteran outlaw late model racer Dennis Strickland hopes to do at this year’s 7-Up 150 season opener at Toledo Saturday, April 12.
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DRIVE TRAIN SPECIALISTS RETURNS TO BACK FLAT ROCK STREET STOCK CLASS
(FLAT ROCK, MI - February 3, 2014) - Flat Rock Speedway’s ARCA Street Stock division, one of the most competitive weekly racing classes in the area, has backing again from Warren, MI business DTS Drive Train Specialists. The company returns for their 4th season of sponsorship of the division, a staple of weekly racing at Flat Rock since 1977.
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CORRIGAN RACE FUELS 100 FOR FLAT ROCK STREET STOCKS JUNE 7
(FLAT ROCK, MI - February 4, 2014) - Corrigan Race Fuels, the provider of Sunoco Race fuel for Flat Rock Speedway’s race teams, has agreed to renew their sponsorship program at the ¼ mile paved oval for the 2014 season. As part of Corrigan’s program, the Brighton, MI-based business will sponsor the ARCA Street Stock 100 lap main event for the second consecutive year.
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FEBRUARY 2014 FLAT ROCK/TOLEDO SPEEDWAY BULLETIN (2-24-14)
This is our 4th bulletin of the off-season. We’ll do one each month through March of 2014. The schedules are posted on the web pages. The winter office for both tracks is at Toledo; 419-727-1100. The bulletins will be posted on the website and sent to our email list; if you are not on the email list, call us at 419-727-1100 or email cwagner@arcaracing.com and we will add your name!
TIRE SEMINAR IS NOW Saturday, March 8; Irish Saunders of Hoosier Tire will be at the Toledo Speedway Bar and Grille to provide information and answer questions for all of our teams. Noon to 3 p.m. Admission is free; we will set up some kind of lunch special for this day…we’ll also do membership registration, pad rentals, ticket sales, etc…..Plan to attend this day—be sure to spread the word---ask Irish the tire questions, fill out your membership form, pay for your pad rentals…….THIS IS THE DAY TO GET THIS STUFF OUT OF THE WAY AND GET READY!
ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES will be the new title sponsor of the ARCA Sportsman division in 2014. Aramark also serves as our track official uniform supplier. Our thanks to Gregg Oberle and his staff for their support.
FACEBOOK AND TWITTER: Like the Facebook page and follow us on Twitter. We will be using both extensively for up to the minute information (like weather issues) and more in 2014! www.facebook.com/toledoflatrock; Twitter @flatrockspeed and @toledospeedway.
THE ANNUAL RACER’S REUNION and MICHIGAN AUTO RACING FAN CLUB MEETING is Saturday, March 15 at Speedway Bar and Grille. It will be followed by the March meeting for the Michigan Auto Racing Fan Club. New times! Reunion is 2-6:30 p.m., MARFC meeting starts at 6:30 p.m.
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BCSN TO AIR 11 FLAT ROCK/TOLEDO EVENTS IN 2014
(Toledo, Ohio - February 25, 2014) - The Buckeye Cable Sports Network (BCSN) will air a total of 11 Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway events for the 2014 racing season.
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ARCA Midwest Tour and ARCA/CRA Super Series Release Entry Forms for 7-UP 150
(March 4, 2014) - Officials from the ARCA Midwest Tour Presented by SCAG Power Equipment and the ARCA/CRA Super Series Powered by JEGS have released their entry forms for the first combination race of the 2014 season between the two series, which will take place on April 12th at Toledo Speedway, located in Toledo, Ohio. Last year’s 7-UP 150 was the first ever combination race between the two series and was immediately labeled a huge success.
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Three-Time King Sauve, Top Threat Kuhlman Ink Glass City 200 Entries
TOLEDO OH (9-12-07)--3-time race winner Steve Sauve will shoot for an unprecedented 4th victory in the Saturday, September 22 Miller Lite Glass City 200 presented by National City Bank and Allegiant Air at Toledo Speedway. The Saginaw, MI native made history by winning 3 Glass City events in a row in 2002, 2003 and 2004. The only other driver to win 3 of these crowns is the legendary short-track ace Bob Senneker, who took the Glass City 200 titles in 1970, 1971 and 1977.
...Four-Time Toledo Winner Fair Jr., Enters Glass City 200
TOLEDO OH (9-17-07)--The hottest driver at Toledo in Late Model competition this year, Harold Fair Jr. , has filed his entry for this Saturday's September 22 Miller Lite Glass City 200 presented by National City Bank and Allegiant Air at Toledo Speedway.
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ENDURO CARS QUALIFYING! DWARFS, 4 CYLINDERS, TRAIN RACE ON AT FLAT ROCK
The winner of the Enduro gets a cool $1000 for the victory. The race features no yellow flags and is only stopped for safety measures. The Enduro-style race dates back to the mid-1980’s at the track and has been a mainstay of Flat Rock’s schedule since.
The touring MCR Dwarf Cars will make their second appearance of 2013 at Flat Rock, while the ARCA 4 Cylinder title is on the line in their 20 lap main event. The wild Figure 8 Train race, which has 2 cars chained together—front car with the engine, back car with the brakes, is also on tap for fans Saturday night. The pit area opens at 3, the front gates open at 4, practice begins at 4, time trials are at 5 and racing starts at 6 p.m. Please note the 6 p.m.start time for this event and the remaining events on the Flat Rock schedule.And at Toledo Speedway this weekend, a Racer's Flea Market and Public Flea Market will take place in the track parking lot from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday, September 7-8.
The Rusty Wallace Racing Experience is also at the track for rides and drives in a stock car! Reservations are required. Go to www.racewithrusty.com for more information.
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JOHN ANDERSON WHEELS STAN YEE #33 TO VICTORY IN 1974 GLASS CITY 200
In 1968, Toledo Speedway promoter and ARCA founder John Marcum came up with the idea of running a 200 lap Late Model invitational—the Glass City 200. Despite a 20-year hiatus of the race from 1978-1998 (when the Toledo track was sold), the race was revived in 1999 when Marcum’s grandson, Ron Drager, purchased the track with business partner Roy Mott.
And the race still carries the prestige and notoriety that it once did back in the 1960’s and 1970’s.
The year is 1974….an amazing record 76 cars travel to Toledo Speedway for the Glass City 200! All the top Late Model drivers in the Midwest are here, including a surprise visit by Wisconsin legend Dick Trickle. Another strong combination of driver and car owner rose up for this race, as John Anderson piloted the famous #33 of Stan Yee to victory…..
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ED COOPER VICTORIOUS IN 1976 GLASS CITY 200
In 1968, Toledo Speedway promoter and ARCA founder John Marcum came up with the idea of running a 200 lap Late Model invitational—the Glass City 200. Despite a 20-year hiatus of the race from 1978-1998 (when the Toledo track was sold), the race was revived in 1999 when Marcum’s grandson, Ron Drager, purchased the track with business partner Roy Mott.
And the race still carries the prestige and notoriety that it once did back in the 1960’s and 1970’s.
In the 1960’s and 1970’s, a driver driving for a car owner instead of his own machine was commonplace on the short tracks. The #24, owned by Adrian, MI businessman John Ramus, put Ed Cooper in the seat of his Camaro and the Jackson, MI native made sure Ramus got a big victory with the win in the 1976 version of the Glass City 200. Ramus, Cooper and Marcum (left to right) pose for a photo in the Winner’s Circle.
...JACK-VARNEY JR.-THIEL ADD NAMES TO GLASS CITY 200 ENTRY LIST
(TOLEDO, Ohio - September 17, 2013) - Butler, IN driver and most recent Toledo Late Model winner Brent Jack has filed his entry for the 25th Anniversary of the Great Lakes Helicopter Glass City 200 presented by Francis Engineering, Woodville Auto Finance, Hampton Inn and Holiday Inn Express. The 200 lap outlaw-bodied Late Model invitational is set for Saturday, September 28 at Toledo Speedway.
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TOLEDO’S ¼ MILE TRACK GETS FACELIFT; SPEED51.COM, BCSN TO COVER GLASS CITY
(TOLEDO, Ohio - September 19, 2013) - Preparations continue as the Saturday, September 28 25th Anniversary of the Great Lakes Helicopter Glass City 200 presented by Francis Engineering, Woodville Auto Finance, Hampton Inn and Holiday Inn Express nears. The 200 lap outlaw-bodied Late Model invitational is set for Saturday, September 28 at Toledo Speedway.
...Current Entry and Lap Sponsors, September 19, 2013
Current Entry List and Lap Sponsor List
THANK YOU FROM THE LINDAHL FAMILY
On behalf of my family, we would like to say "Thank You" to everyone for the thoughts, prayers and cards on the passing of my daughter, Kelley. They all meant so much.
Gary Lindahl
...F-8 Racer Milt Roop Passes
Milton V. "Milt" Roop, 71, of Holland Ohio, died Tuesday Jan. 1 at his home.
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