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TRENT STEPHENS FLIES TO FLAT ROCK VICTORY
(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - August 11, 2012) - Current Midwest Super Modified Association (MSA) point leader Trent Stephens sailed to a dominating win in Saturday’s 40 lap main event at Flat Rock Speedway. The race, the first Super Modified event at Flat Rock in over 30 years, saw 10 cars in the 10 second bracket in qualifying in an impressive display of speed and power. Heritage Newspapers served as the sponsor for the race card. Other feature winners were Rob Moore, Gary Cronenwett and Chris Metdepenningen.
The 15 MSA cars on hand used the practice sessions to get familiar with the fast ¼ mile paved oval, as only a few drivers had ever competed at “The Rock” in the past. Stephens got hooked up and put down a lap of 10:449 in the qualifying session. The 40 lap main saw Trent start in the 8th spot, and 3 quick yellows in the first 6 laps slowed the action. The final 34 laps were straight green flag, and Stephens and the MSA stars showed their muscle. By lap 3, Trent had moved into the lead by going both high and low to take control of the race. In fact, he was on a rail as he flawlessly zipped through the pack and ran 30 laps in the 10 second bracket during the feature! At the finish, only second place DJ Shullick and third place Charlie Schultz were on the lead lap as the furious pace set by Stephens put cars down a lap or more. Kyle Edwards was fourth and Bobby Dawson came from the back to 5th spot at the finish. Zach Gibson, AJ Lesiecki Jr., Jon Henes, Bob Reisz and Brandon Fisher rounded out the top 10. Kevin Shirey, Mike McVetta, Jim Paller and Matt Marlow completed the finishing order. Jack Smith snapped an axle during a heat race and tagged the wall, ending his night. Stephens and Schultz were the heat race winners.
...2-TIME ARCA/CRA CHAMP JOHNNY VANDOORN ENTERS FRIDAY’S MILLER LITE 100 AT TOLEDO
(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 14, 2012) - 2-time ARCA/CRA Super Series champion and current Series point leader Johnny VanDoorn has entered the Miller Lite 100 for this Friday night, August 17 at Toledo Speedway. The 100 lap feature for the outlaw-bodied Late Models teams the ARCA Allegiant Gold Cup and the Main Event Racing Series together for the first time.
...Tonight's Placer's Car Club Classic Car Show Cancelled
Due to the inclement weather, tonight's Placer's Car Club Classic Car Show at Toledo Speedway has been cancelled.
The next car show is Thursday, September 6. Show time is 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The Car Club hosts shows at the track the first, second and third Thursdays of each month.
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VANDOORN TAKES MILLER LITE 100 WIN TO AT TOLEDO; CARLSON CROWNED ARCA ALLEGIANT GOLD CUP CHAMPION
(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 17, 2012) - Coopersville, MI driver Johnny VanDoorn captured the Miller Lite 100 for the ARCA Allegiant Gold Cup/Main Event Series outlaw Late Models Friday night at Toledo Speedway, while Cedar Springs, MI resident Dakota Carlson iced the 2012 Gold Cup title by virtue of his 4th place run. This is the first time that the 2 Series have teamed together for an event. Josh Bunting won the companion ARCA R & M Recycling Street Stock feature, while Perry Marlow took top honors in the ARCA 4 Cylinder race. PJ Sullivan of Northwest Ohio Beverage, the Toledo area Miller Lite distributor, presented the Gold Cup to Johnny in the Sun Drop Winner’s Circle.
Carlson, driving for Tony LeClair, was solid throughout the 6 race Allegiant Gold Cup Series as he captured the 2012 title. The top 3 in the final points of the Series-Carlson, Mike Root and Harold Fair Jr., will each receive 2 round trip tickets courtesy of Allegiant Travel. Carlson will get the opportunity to test an ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards Stock Car at the annual December ARCA test at Daytona International Speedway.
...HOT NIGHT FOR TOLEDO’S WENDY’S “NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION
Toledo, OH—August 31, 2012: Toledo Speedway played host to the annual Wendy’s” Night of Destruction” Friday evening, kicking off the Labor Day holiday weekend. A huge crowd filed into the track to see the School Bus Figure 8 race and the accompanying events on the fun-filled night. Wendy and Frosty greeted fans and the race winners in the Sun Drop Winners Circle.
The School Bus Figure 8 race was filled with nasty hits and crashes. Joe Koester, by default, was the last man standing as he outlasted Scott Apperson and Troy Herrmann. Dennis Whisman, Norm Lewallen, Archie Padgett and Jack Franzil piloted the buses for the event. Wendy’s Hamburgers, Burge Wrecking, PB Fabrication, Mayfly Tavern, Jeff’s Collision, R & M Recycling, Woodville Auto Finance and First Choice Auto Finance served as the bus sponsors.
...PELLETIER-MILLER-JIOVANI-ROBERTS CAPTURE FLAT ROCK TITLES
Flat Rock, Michigan—September 1, 2012: A tremendous effort by the race teams and track officials at Flat Rock Speedway allowed the Season Championship Night to be completed Saturday evening, despite 2 heavy downpours. The first drenching occurred just as the first feature was to start, while the second one hit the track at the completion of the Late Model feature. Even with losing just short of 2 hours of track time, the entire show, including a great fireworks display, was competed by 11:15 p.m.
Paul Pelletier, Jeremy Miller, Frank Jiovani and Don Roberts are the 2012 track champions. Each driver thanked the crowd for attending the races despite the rainy night in post-race interviews with track Assistant General Manager Casey Wagner.
...Toledo/Flat Rock Time Schedule
| TOLEDO SPEEDWAY-THURSDAY, SEPT. 6, 2012 | ||||||||||
| Placer's Car Club Super Cruise Night! | ||||||||||
| Featuring Bob Wurst and Jerry Connelly-entertainment | ||||||||||
| 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | ||||||||||
| Shows are held first, second and third Thursdays in September | ||||||||||
| TOLEDO SPEEDWAY'S NEXT RACE IS SAT. SEPT. 29 | ||||||||||
| 24TH Running of the Great Lakes Helicopter Glass City 200 Late Model invitational! | ||||||||||
| Plus Sportsman invitational (1/2 mile) and X-Cars (on the 1/4 mile) | ||||||||||
| Gates: Noon | ||||||||||
| Time trials: 3 | ||||||||||
| Racing: 5 p.m. | ||||||||||
| **Optional practice session Friday, Sept. 28, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. | ||||||||||
| Free admission to grandstand Friday | ||||||||||
| Saturday: Adults-$25, children 6-12 are $3, under 6 are Free | ||||||||||
| Tickets now on sale! Call the track at 419-727-1100 | ||||||||||
| $50,000 plus cash purse!!!!! | ||||||||||
| ** Sat.and Sunday, Sept. 15-16: Racer's Flea Market and General Public Flea Market | ||||||||||
| In track parking lot! Saturday: Setup is 7 a.m. Market hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | ||||||||||
| Sunday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | ||||||||||
| $20 per day or $35 for 2 days, 20' x 20 space: First-come, first served. | ||||||||||
| *Rusty Wallace Racing Experience at Toledo Sun. Sept. 16. Go to www.racewithrusty.com for details! | ||||||||||
| FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY--SATURDAY, SEPT.8, 2012 | ||||||||||
| 7-Up 125 for ARCA/CRA Super Series Late Models (1st time at Flat Rock) | ||||||||||
| Plus Big Wheel races for the kids and 300 lap Enduro Championship! | ||||||||||
| SATURDAY, Sept. 8, 2012 | ||||||||||
| 1 p.m. | ARCA/CRA pit registration open | |||||||||
| 3:30-4:30 | ARCA/CRA practice | |||||||||
| 4:30 | Enduro registration opens | |||||||||
| 5:30 | ARCA/CRA pole qualifying | |||||||||
| 6 p.m. | Big Wheel races-kids 12 and under | |||||||||
| 6:30 | On-track Autograph Session with ARCA/CRA drivers | |||||||||
| 7 p.m. | Anthems, driver introductions | |||||||||
| 7:15 | 7-Up 125 lap feature-ARCA/CRA | |||||||||
| 300 lap Enduro championship race | ||||||||||
| Front gate: $20 adults, kids 6-12 are $3, under 6 are FREE | ||||||||||
| Pit area: Age limit minimum of 14, minors must have release signed by both parents at the track | ||||||||||
| Pit passes: ARCA/CRA teams: $30 each; Enduro-$20 ARCA member, $30 non-member | ||||||||||
Trackside Tidbits by Debi Domby
Congrats to all the 2012 champions. If I have missed anyone, please send me an email at icechips@hotmail.com. I also want to hear from you if it was your best points finish too.
This article is the last three weeks of racing. If I forgot to mention you, please email me or send me a message on Facebook and I’ll put it in my final article, after the Glass City race.
...Glass City 200 Time Schedule
Great Lakes Helicopter GLASS CITY 200
Toledo Speedway--September 28-29, 2012
Late Models: Unload, place car on jackstands; TECH GARAGE: 3 CREWMEN PER CAR, PLUS DRIVER. NO ONE ELSE IN TECH BARN DURING INSPECTION!
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
2 p.m. Pit registration opens AT TICKET OFFICE; rig parking; tire sales/LM over-under tech
5 p.m. Optional practice session for all classes
7 p.m. Practice ends—GARAGE CLOSES AT 8 P.M. LOCK UP YOUR EQUIPMENT AND TRAILERS!
7:30-9 p.m Dinner for all pit pass buyers at Bar/Grille, courtesy of Francis Engineering; additional dinners available at $10 per plate.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
9:30 a.m. Pit registration is at Pit Gate Saturday. Pits open:
Late Model tech open…only Late Models to tech barn--Must go thru tech line before you go on-track; you will draw for qualifying at tech.
11 a.m. Tires released from impound—no more than 4 tires at a time.
11:15 a.m. Late Model Driver’s meeting-tech barn
Noon-12:45 Late Model practice
Noon: Sportsman cars through tech barn—do not block aisle
12:45-1:10 Sportsman practice
1:10-1:20 X Car practice
1:20-1:55 Final Late Model practice/final scuff session
1:30 p.m. Sportsman, X Car driver’s meeting-tech barn
1:55-2:15 Final Sportsman practice
2:15-2:30 Final X Car practice
2:30 Break; clear grandstands; ticket sales begin
2:30 Tech line opens for LM qualifying---first 15 cars and so on.
2:55 X Cars on ½ mile to qualify—IF 20 cars or more
3 p.m. X Cars qualifying—See above.
3:10 p.m. Qualifying: Sportsman-must be on 1/4 mile at end of X Car qualifying.
LM’s will follow (in groups of 15) Top 20 locked in.
LM B Main tires to be released after qualifying is completed.
**LM B crews, SP crews can set up on pit road after qualifying is concluded.
4:45 p.m. PASSTIME LM pole award presentation.
4:50 Pre-race ceremonies: Invocation-Jerry Stewart
Canadian Anthem and National Anthem—Meghan Chmiel
5 p.m. LM B Main race—25 laps (top 6 advance to 200) (if necessary)
(LM Feature cars-remaining impound tires released during LM last-chance race)
Sportsman feature—40 laps
X Car feature—30 laps
LM Crews can go to pit road anytime during X Car feature
LM’s to turn 4 to line up for 200 at lap 15 mark of X Car race.
Moran Chevrolet Random Tire draw-on front-stretch
Introduction of Grand Marshall-Danny Byrd
Introductions of past champions and Glass City 200 winners, sponsors,
200 lap Glass City 200--**Driver introductions TBA depending on weather, time.
*Allegiant Travel drawing-2 round-trip tickets for fans giveaway at lap 101 break
SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE (rain date is Sunday, Sept. 30—1 p.m. race time (or as soon as possible)
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TOLEDO WALLEYE PLAYERS, COACH VITUCCI TO GREET FANS AT GLASS CITY 200
(TOLEDO, Ohio - September 25, 2012) - While the racing season is wrapping up, it’s just about hockey time in Toledo! And to kick off the 2012-2013 Toledo Walleye schedule, Coach Nick Vitucci and players Kyle Rogers (the team captain) and Bedford-area resident Phil Rauch will greet race fans Saturday night at Toledo Speedway as part of the 24th running of the Great Lakes Helicopter Glass City 200. The 200 lap outlaw Super Late Model invitational is Toledo’s signature event and is the finale’ for the 2012 season.
...IT'S TIME! GLASS CITY 200 WEEKEND IS HERE!!!!!!
In just 15 minutes, Toledo Speedway opens for a 2 hour practice session for the 24th Running of the Great Lakes Helicopters Glass City 200! 29 Late Models are here on the grounds, ready to go!
To stay on top of the latest action starting with today's practice, like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/toledoflatrock or follow us on Twitter @toledospeedway.
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FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO SPEEDWAYS HONOR 2012 CHAMPIONS, TEAMS
(SOUTHGATE, MI - November 9, 2012) - Race teams, officials, family and friends met Friday evening for the annual Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways banquet, held at the elegant Crystal Gardens Banquet Center in Southgate, MI. Each of the champions received their championship jackets as Master of Ceremonies Gary Lindahl led a toast to the champions.
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FORMER RACER BUILDING MODELS OF FLAT ROCK-TOLEDO CARS
Toledo, Ohio—November 19, 2012: Judging from the photo, Desi “Tas” Kesler has found a hobby-a hobby that requires precision work and attention to detail. The former Toledo Speedway racer is now building replicas of Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway race cars to keep himself busy. Health issues have sidelined Tas from his daily work.
His love for racing directed Tas to the hobby of building model cars. He has completed several cars already this fall, and, with Christmas right around the corner, his workload is expected to increase.
To check out Kesler’s work, go to www.facebook.com/TazRacingCollectibles. Taz can be reached at 419-754-7127 or at tazmania2329@yahoo.com for more information.
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
To our fans, sponsors, race teams and officials, may you enjoy a day of rest and peace with your family and friends...Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways.
We have spoken with Gary Lindahl...his hip replacement surgery yesterday was successful.
And to Brad Keselowski and his family--CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!
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FIGURE 8 TRAILER-BUS-BOAT AND FLAG POLE RACE SET FOR FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO
Toledo, Ohio—December 7, 2012: Several new events are in store for race fans and racers for the upcoming 2013 season at both Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways. While the traditional School Bus Figure 8 races and Figure 8 Boat Races are once again part of each schedule, a pair of new events will be added—the Figure 8 Trailer race and the Flag Pole Race.
Both the Figure 8 Boat and Figure 8 Trailer events will be opened up to competitors to bring their own tow vehicles and Travel Trailers and Boats for the events. The objective is very simple—to finish the race with your trailer or your boat still attached to your tow vehicle! The action takes place on the Figure 8 course at both speedways, making for a fun-filled and unpredictable event, featuring plenty of crashing and destruction!
The Flag Pole race should be quite entertaining! Using the short track at Toledo and Flat Rock’s ¼ mile paved oval, a tire and pole will be placed in the center of the straight-aways. Again, it’s very simple—make a total of 10 laps, but the vehicle will have to make a loop around each tire each lap! Traffic is sure to be hectic as the field battles its way around the flag poles each and every lap of the race!
The rules sheet for the Trailer, Boat and Flag Pole races may be downloaded from either of the track’s webpage. The sheet is located under forms.
...2013 ARCA FIGURE 8 RULE AMENDMENT; 2013 TIRE BULLETIN
December 10, 2012
2013 ARCA FIGURE 8 RULE AMENDMENT
*2013 rule book takes precedent over this rules change sheet.
*Page numbers may change in 2013 rule book
*2012 rule book, Page 55, 9. BODY, A:
Figure 8 car has option to run without nosepiece and/or fenders, with following specifications: Front bumper must be minimum of 17 inches and no more than 19 inches from the ground to bumper (bumper height will apply to all Figure 8 cars). Maximum 2 inch by 3 inch tubing, .083 maximum thickness. Bumpers must be rounded off. Front bumper may be no wider than center of tread width. Nerf bar on front bumper may not exceed 10 inches in height. Front fenders to cover at least half the tire or may run with no fenders. No sharp edges.
December 10, 2012
To: ARCA Sportsman, Street Stock, Figure 8 teams
RE: 2013 tire rule
The ARCA Sportsman, Street Stock and Figure 8 divisions will now utilize the Hoosier 880 tire for competition for the 2013 season. The Hoosier 880 tire will be available in the 26.5 and 27.5 sizes. This tire will replace the Hoosier Sportsman tire.
Both the 880 tire and the Sportsman tire will be legal for competition through June 1, 2013. No mixing of compounds will be permitted (all 4 tires must be of same compound).
After June 1, 2013, the Hoosier 880 compound will be
the only tire permitted for competition in the 3 divisions listed above.
The tire was tested at both Flat Rock and Toledo in September and October.
*This 2013 rules bulletin is also being mailed to ARCA Figure 8, Sportsman and Street Stock drivers and/or owners that were registered in 2012.
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SPEEDWAY CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY/CHRISTMAS PARTY DECEMBER 21
The Toledo Speedway Bar and Grille will host its annual Customer Appreciation Day and Christmas Party Friday, December 21. Complimentary appetizers will be served all day long, beginning when the doors open at Noon. The kitchen will be open and of course, the beverage of your choice will be available!
Everyone is invited! We will also welcome back track co-owner Roy Mott and announcer Gary Lindahl to the party! Roy is recovering from a kidney transplant, while Gary is making progress following his second hip replacement surgery. Both are planning to be at the party in the evening, at the very least!
For those in a giving mood and a little fun, a white elephant gift exchange ($10 maximum on gift value) will take place at 7 p.m. A 50/50 raffle will also be conducted by the Driven Women. The drawing will take place at 9 p.m. You must be present to win!
Miller Lite cans will be $1.25 each, with bucket specials also available. The complimentary appetizers will consist of meatballs, veggie trays, chips, pretzels, dips and more!
Join us as we celebrate the holiday season, the return of Roy and Gary and anything else you want to celebrate December 21….as Gary would say……be there!!!!!!
...2013 X CAR RULES ARE HERE!
They are plain, they are simple---they are the X Car rules! The X Car class will run at Toledo Speedway on the short track for the 2013 season. The rules allow several types of race cars to compete as 1 class.
**The division was NOT created for 1 type of car...but offers the opportunity to race if your class of car is not scheduled for that evening of racing! Point standings will be kept and a sponsor is being sought.
The 2013 schedule will be released prior to January 1.
2013 X CAR RULES (12-12-12)
Car must have full roof; Figure 8 style roofs ok. Any roof attachments must be secure to inspector’s discretion.
TIRES: . 8 inch Hoosier 880, 26.5 and 27.5 sizes. This tire will replace Hoosier Sportsman Tire. Both compounds will be legal for competition through June 1, 2013. NO mixing of compounds permitted (all 4 tires must be of same compound). After June 1, 2013, the Hoosier 880 compound will be the only tire permitted for competition. NO SOAKING OR ALTERING TIRES
8” max. steel wheels only.
REAR SPOILER: 8” X 58” MAX. No verticals of any kind.
WEIGHT: 3000 lbs. w/driver. Max. 55 % left side. 6 cylinders: 2800 lbs; 4 cylinders-2400 lbs.
Mufflers mandatory-maximum 100 db limit.
Pump gasoline only. FUEL CELL MANDATORY.
ALL ARCA SAFETY RULES APPLY. HELMET: SNELL 2005 OR NEWER.
FIRESUIT, RACING GLOVES, NECK COLLAR OR HEAD/NECK RESTRAINT SYSTEM MANDATORY.
BELTS: 3-YEAR MAX. DATING.
**All drivers will be required to have operating 1-way scanner or Raceceiver while on the track at all times.
**All rules/interpretation to inspector’s discretion
**A CAR MAY RUN ONLY 1 FEATURE PER NIGHT.
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DRIVE TRAIN SPECIALISTS RETURNS TO BACK FLAT ROCK STREET STOCK CLASS
Flat Rock, MI--January 30, 2013: 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 3rd season of sponsorship of the division, a staple of weekly racing at Flat Rock since 1977.
DTS joins Moran Chevrolet (Late Models) and Parts Galore (Figure 8) as title sponsors of the 3 featured classes at “The Rock” for the upcoming 2013 season.
In addition to their Street Stock backing, DTS will also continue its associate sponsorship of Toledo’s Great Lakes Helicopter Glass City 200 Late Model invitational, which will mark its Silver Anniversary of the race in 2013.
The company will also provide sponsorship for the Friday, July 26 pre-race practice and party for the prestigious Moran Chevrolet Stan Yee Memorial 150 for the ARCA Late Model Gold Cup Series at Flat Rock this season. The practice has been moved to Friday night for this race, which has become a can’t miss event for race fans in the Michigan-Ohio-Indiana-Canada area. The race follows the next day, Saturday, July 27. Complete details surrounding this event will be announced during the summer.
“We are very proud to announce the return of DTS Drive Train Specialists to our sponsorship program for the Street Stock class again this season,” noted Scott Schultz, General Manager of the 2 tracks. “Our thanks to Sandy Rissman, Claude Plante Jr. and the entire group at DTS for their continued support of our race teams at both Flat Rock and Toledo.”
Additional sponsorship announcements will follow as they are secured in the coming weeks.
Log onto www.flatrockspeedway.com or www.toledospeedway.com for the 2013 race schedules and updated information and news on both tracks.
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Congrats ARCA Midwest Tour Champ Jonathan Eilen
Congratulations to ARCA Midwest Tour champions Jonathan Eilen and crew, who were officially crowned 2012 champs during the banquet awards ceremony Saturday night in Wisconsin Dells, Wis. at the Chula Vista Resort.
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REMEMBERING SHIRLEY MOTT
Shirley Mott, age 92, the mother of Roy Mott, Toledo Speedway co-owner, passed away Monday, February 11. She was born November 21, 1920 in Springfield, IL.
Shirley is also survived by daughters Janet and Kristin, several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and 1 sister.
Visitation will be held at the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI on Thursday, February 14 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday, February 15 from Noon to 8 p.m.
Services will be held at the funeral home Saturday, February 16 at 11 a.m. Shirley will be laid to rest at the Cadillac Memorial Gardens West.
Memorials may be made to Angela Hospice.
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PIT PAD RENTALS NOW AVAILABLE!
2013 Pit pad rentals for both Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways are now up for grabs! The order form is located under "Forms".
Please download and print the forms, and mail with a check prior to the April 12 deadline. The price goes up after April 12.
Questions-please call Scott at 419-727-1100.
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FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO SPECIAL EVENT TICKETS ON SALE MARCH 4
(TOLEDO, Ohio - March 1, 2013) - Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway are moving forward with plans for the new racing season, and that includes taking ticket orders for a variety of special events at both tracks. Reserved seating will be available for several events, with advance general admission tickets also available for selected races.
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Benjamin bringing winning ways to Toledo
(TOLEDO, Ohio – March 26, 2013) – To say Kyle Benjamin is on a roll is an understatement.
He was already one of the hottest late model drivers in the country last year when he won the 2012 ARCA/CRA Super Series Southern Championship, the youngest champ the series has ever had. Then he scored an unprecedented four straight wins during “Speedweeks” at New Smyrna, Fla., further building on his increasingly solid racing resume.
Benjamin has continued on his soaring career path by winning six of the 10 races he has entered. He will be a driver to watch when he steers his Benjamin Motorsports Ford into the 7-Up 150 at Toledo Speedway April 20
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Longtime ARCA Late Model Crew Member Bill Giordano Passes
William Joseph Giordano, long time ARCA Late Model crew member for the late John Anderson and others including Artie and Jay Sommers, died unexpectedly March 25 at the age of 60. Giordano was a fixture at Mt. Clemens Race Track, Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways and at major late model racing events around the midwest from the late 1960s into the 1980s and was affectionately known as "Dago". He was a frequent visitor to the Stan Yee Racing shop and was employed by high performance parts companies including Diamond Racing Products and Katech Engineering.
...THOUGHTS, PRAYERS WITH KIM HEBERT
The Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway track officials and race teams send their thoughts and prayers to Kim Hebert,the wife of ARCA Street Stock driver Chris Hebert (Car #31).
Word has been received that Kim has been diagnosed with a serious illness. Please keep Kim and Chris in your thoughts and prayers.
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COLD FLAT ROCK PRACTICE HEATS THINGS UP FOR NEW SEASON
Flat Rock, Michigan—April 20, 2013: Despite a dusting of snow on the rooftops and the track surface in the morning, a hearty group of 47 race teams took laps at Flat Rock Speedway Saturday afternoon to prepare for the Jet’s Pizza Season Opener, which is set for Saturday, April 27. The cold, bitter wind and snow flurries failed to halt the 5 hour practice session, which went off without any incidents.
A variety of race cars--Late Models, Figure 8’s, Street Stocks, Sportsman, Trucks, Enduro cars, Great Lakes Mini Cups and MCR Dwarf Cars zipped around the fast ¼ mile oval in preparation for the 2013 racing season. The new-look Figure 8’s were sharp, as the class has the option to run without front fenders and nosepieces, giving the cars a Modified-type look.
The final practice session before opening night is set for Wednesday, April 24 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The pit area will open at 4 p.m.
Flat Rock Speedway will begin its 60th Anniversary season Saturday, April 27 with the Jet’s Pizza Season Opener, featuring the ARCA Moran Chevrolet Late Models, Parts Galore Figure 8’s and DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stocks.
Saturday’s time schedule for the opener has the pit area opening at 1:30, practice begins at 3 (spectator gates will also open at this time), time trials at 5 and racing at 7 p.m. The track is located on Telegraph Road, just 5 minutes from I-75 or I-275. The phone number is 734-782-2480.
Parking is FREE on the track grounds. Flat Rock Speedway features the best entertainment value and concession pricing in Southeastern Michigan!
Log onto www.flatrockspeedway.com, like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/toledoflatrock or follow us on Twitter @flatrockspeed.
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Banquet Ticket Deadline is this Saturday, October 25th!
Tickets will be mailed out beginning Monday, October 27.
2009 RULE CHANGES
Rule changes/amendments will be mailed out Monday, October 27 to the Driver/Owner list for each of the six divisions. Very, very few changes------
See you at the banquet!
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