Toledo Speedway

(TOLEDO, Ohio - March 9, 2012) - The Toledo Speedway Bar and Grille will host the annual Racer’s Reunion and Michigan Auto Racing Fan Club (MARFC) meeting Saturday, March 17. 

Located on the grounds of Toledo Speedway, the Bar/Grille will also be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day all day, with a Jigg’s Dinner available.  The kitchen and bar will be open all day.  Admission to all festivities is free and open to the general public. 

Danny Byrd will be the guest of honor at the Racer’s Reunion, which includes lots of bench racing and thousands of photos and memorabilia from race tracks across the country.  All current and former racers and the public are invited to the reunion.  Byrd was a top runner in the Late Model ranks in the 1960’s and 1970’s and was the 1973 Flat Rock and Toledo champion.  Danny also captured Toledo titles in 1965 and 1978.  He stands in 3^rd place at Toledo in all-time feature wins with 31 and fourth at Flat Rock with 29 victories to go with his 1972 Glass City 200 win at Toledo.

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Flat Rock, Michigan—March 16, 2012:  The unexpected passing of the legendary Joy Fair December 10, 2011 at the age of 81, took most by surprise, as his was truly a “larger than life” presence.  Fair was one of the top short track racers in the country, amassing over 800 career feature victories around the Midwest in his lifetime.  Joy was a 10-time Flat Rock Speedway champion and 7-time Toledo Speedway champ and is the all-time win leader at both tracks. 

As a tribute to Fair, and with the blessing of Joy’s family, Flat Rock Speedway will play host to the Joy Fair Memorial 100 Saturday evening, June 23 for the ARCA Moran Chevrolet Late Models.  Fair is the all-time feature win leader for the ARCA Late Model division at Flat Rock with 159 victories, a total that will perhaps stand forever.  Joy also is the career win leader at Toledo with 97 checkered flags in Late Model competition.   

Diamond Racing Products has stepped up to serve as the sponsor for the event.  Former racer Bob Fox, who competed against Fair for a number of years, has pledged his support of this special night through his company.     

Plans are in the works for a special pre-race ceremony and tributes to the legendary native of Pontiac, MI.  More details will be released in the coming weeks.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - March 22, 2012) - If you're a fan of Toledo Speedway and Flat Rock Speedway, you can move even closer to the action on Facebook and Twitter!

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - April 29, 2012) - A good crowd filled the new grandstand seating system at Toledo Speedway as the 2012 racing season kicked off under sunny skies on Sunday afternoon.  With 60 cars on the grounds, the 7-Up Twin 100’s hit the track for a pair of 100 lap feature events.  Terry Senneker sailed to victory in the ARCA Allegiant Gold Cup Late Model portion, while Brian Campbell edged out Johnny VanDoorn to take the checkered flag in the ARCA/CRA Super Series Late Model 100.  Gladys Cothern and Steve Harsh of the Dr. Pepper/Snapple Group presented the trophies in victory lane ceremonies.

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The Gold Cup Series began its 17th season at Toledo (Ohio) Speedway on Sunday afternoon. Terry Senneker won his second career Gold Cup race, his first coming in May 2008 (also the opening race of the series).

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 4, 2012) - Despite an early afternoon rain, Toledo Speedway held out, the rain drifted away and the first Friday night race of the season was held.    Ron Allen, Greg Studt, Michael Marlow and 16 year old Kyle Huston posted victories and visited the Sun Drop Winner’s Circle.  The new lighting system was superb, adding to the new grandstand construction at the 1/2 mile paved oval. 

The 35 lap ARCA ACME Dismantling Sportsman feature saw a complete restart when several cars got together in turn 3.  Dave Arnold Jr. motored into the lead at the green when the race got started.  A quick yellow saw the new double-file restart procedure in place and put Howard Kelley Jr. side by side with Dave.  The duo ran door to door for 3 tours until Kelley nosed into the lead.  Ron Allen followed Howard and the battle was on.  The duo used all the asphalt until Allen dove to the bottom on lap 15 to take the lead and pull away to grab the victory.  Jim Froling made a late charge to take second, Kelley Jr. third, Arnold Jr. fourth and Kyle DeLisle fifth, followed by Mike Young, Norm Lewallen, Kenny McKay Jr., Jeff King and Greg Stilwell.  Allen set quick time for the 19 car field at 17:299.  Heat winners were Arnold Jr. and Dave Frantz.

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(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.

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(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.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 20, 2012) - Through the final third of the Menards 200 presented by Federated Car Care at Toledo Speedway, the two drivers leading the field had earned a combined 12 victories at the half-mile oval. ...

Clyde McKee won his second Street Stock A division feature of the year. It is the first time in a 20-year plus career that he has won two A mains in a single season. It was his eighth career A division feature win. “I apologize, a couple weeks ago I forgot to thank everyone that helps me. And my mom and sister, I love you both. When you start on the pole you’re a little lucky, but I’ll take it,” said the driver of the S&P Guns and Ammo,Faline Trailer Repair, Trailer Connection Sales and Leasing, Leppen Chiropratic, Mac's Towing and Madco Truck Plaza #4.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 31, 2012) - It’s the race that’s described by race fans as a “can’t miss race, you have to see it in person” and on and on.  It’s the All American Coach “Fastest Short Track Show in the World,” starring the Town Money Saver MSA Winged Super Modifieds and the winged Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper Super Sprints (AVBBSS)!  Created by Toledo track management, the event has become one of the top open-wheel pavement races in the country.  Time trials have taken on a name of its own, as the 2 groups vie for supremacy---who has the fastest race car on the planet!  The date is Friday, June 15.

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For the first time the 17-year history of the ARCA Allegaint Air Gold Cup Late Model Series, the series ran it’s first ‘away’ race. Mike Luberta won the Spartan 100 at Spartan (Mich.) Speedway Sunday night.

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Toledo, Ohio--June 1, 2012:  Tonight's Marco's Pizza/Parts Galore Autograph Night at Toledo has been cancelled due to the rain and inclement weather.

The autograph night promotion has been rescheduled for Friday, June 22.

 

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TOLEDO SPEEDWAY-FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 2012

Wendy's Kids Night - All Kids 14 and Under Free, Plus Free Hot Dog, Chips and Drink (Pick of Kids Food/Ticket Voucher at Ticket Window)

ACME Dismantling Sportsman, Parts Galore Figure 8's, R & M Recycling Street Stock Special, 4 Cyl

3:30

Pits open

5 p.m.

Practice

5 p.m.

Ticket Office

6:15

Time trials

7:30 p.m.

Racing

ORDER OF EVENTS

SP heats

SS heats

F8 heats

4 Cyl. Heats

SP feature--35 laps

SS feature--30 laps

F8 feature--20 laps

4 Cyl. Feature-20 laps

Front gate: Adults-$12, children 14 and Under Free

Pit area:  *Must be minimum 14 years of age; both parents required to sign minor's release.

Pit passes:  $20 ARCA member, $30 non-member

FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY--SATURDAY, JUNE 9, 2012

Lakeshore Utility Trailer Kids Night - Kids 14 and Under Free - Plus Free Hot Dog, Chips and Drink (Pick up Food/Ticket Voucher at Ticket Window)

Parts Galore Figure 8's, DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stocks, 4 Cylinders

3 p.m.

Pits open

4 p.m.

Ticket Office

4 p.m.

Practice

NOTE:  NEW OPEN, PRACTICE, TIME TRIAL START TIMES

5:30

Time trials

7 p.m.

Racing

ORDER OF EVENTS

SS heats

4 Cyl. Heats

F8 heats

SS feature--25 laps

SS B feature--15 laps (if necessary)

4 Cyl. Feature - 20 laps

Figure 8 feature--20 laps

Front gate:  $12 adults, children 14 and Under Free

Pits:  Age limit minimum of 14, minors must have release signed by both parents at the track

Pit passes:  $20 ARCA member, $30 non-member.

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Flat Rock, Michigan—June 11, 2012:  As Flat Rock Speedway prepares for the Saturday, June 23 Diamond Racing Products Joy Fair Memorial 100, lap money is being taken at $5 per lap.  The leader of each lap in the 100 lap main event for the ARCA Allegiant Gold Cup Late Model Series will receive the bonus awards posted; As of June 11, the sponsors are:

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(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - June 9, 2012) - A good crowd ventured to Flat Rock Speedway Saturday night for the Lakeshore Utility Trailer Sales Kids Night.  Each child to age 14 was admitted free of charge and received a free hot dog, chips and a drink, courtesy of Sherwood Foods, Jim’s Butcher Shop, the Dr. Pepper/Snapple Group and Herr’s Potato Chips.  Jerry Lee, Rich Frantz, Rich Abel and Jeff Wells Jr. captured feature event wins.

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First I have a correction. Eric Lee’s sponsors are: Fraza Forklifts, Dusty's Collision, Exotic Automation, First Impressions Cement, ABC Plumbing, Berringer Law, Duane's Roadrunner's ... I had them wrong after the Spartan race.

Dennis Strickland won his first feature of the year. “We had worked all week trying to get the car back to where it was before the race at Spartan, up late every night. Both quarter panels were replaced as well as the front filler panel. Tina cut all the vinyl up and had it ready sitting on the counter in the garage. We have a new puppy (Missi) and you would think we would know better than to leave the vinyl UNattended. But here it was 9:30 in the morning of the race and Tina had to re-cut almost all of it. Some we put on with tooth marks and all. On the way to Flatrock, I said you know with all the bad luck we have had lately maybe we will win tonight, and we did. First time ever I won the heat race and the feature!” said Dennis in an email... His sponsors are: Canton Tree Cement, Strategy One Computers, Trenton Forging, Victory Christian Fellowship Church and Giles Auto Body.

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(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - June 20, 2012) - As a tribute to the memory of Joy Fair, a special memorial decal will be available at Flat Rock Speedway Saturday for the Diamond Racing Products Joy Fair Memorial 100 at Flat Rock Speedway.  Fair’s long-time friend, Rand Thompson, is conducting the sale of the decals.  To date, $1000 has been donated to the American Diabetes Association in memory of Joy.

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(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - June 21, 2012) - Flat Rock Speedway’s Diamond Racing Products Joy Fair Memorial 100 pre-entry list has grown to 30 cars as of Thursday morning.  The Saturday, June 23 event will pay tribute to the late Fair, who passed away in December of 2011.  Fair is Flat Rock’s all-time win leader with 159 victories and 10 track championships.

4-time Flat Rock champion Dave Kuhlman, one of Fair’s chief rivals in the 1980’s, has re-surfaced and will be at the track to compete in the 100 lap feature race.  Dave sat out last season due to his work schedule, but has prepped his car for Saturday’s contest.  Additional entries have arrived from Danny Slater, Jim Bailey, Derrick Sheppard and Jeff Plumb.  Brent Jack and Mike Young have withdrawn from the race, but the field still stands at 30 machines. 

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A brief rain delay at 5:10 p.m. is now over!  The track is being dried and Silver Crown practice is next!

The Midgets completed 5 set of hot laps by 5 p.m.  

The temperature has dropped, there is a light breeze--a great night for racing!  The skies are clearing to the west, and the Silver Crown cars are getting in line for their practice.  Time trials will follow...we are still anticipating a 7:30 p.m. start tonight!

 

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(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - June 30, 2012) - A very warm and humid evening and a long night of racing greeted fans at Flat Rock Speedway Saturday night.  With the rescheduled 250 lap Enduro race, the race card was filled to the brim.  Dennis Strickland, Clyde McKee, Chris Fitzpatrick, Eric Hoffman and Kyle Metdepenningen took feature wins.

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Toledo, Ohio—July 12, 2012:  In a mutual decision among both the Buckeye 305 Sprint Car tour and Toledo Speedway, the Friday, August 10 show has been cancelled at the Glass City oval.  The group has experienced short fields for several events this season and the decision has been made to cancel the race at Toledo.

“We have been in constant communication with the Buckeye 305 Sprint Series for several weeks regarding the Toledo race,” said Scott Schultz, General Manager of Toledo.  “The group has had short fields for several of their races and it was agreed that it was in the best interest of the Series and Toledo Speedway and its fans to cancel this event.”

“With that said, we have confidence in the group and we will begin discussions this fall regarding booking dates for the 2013 season at both Toledo and Flat Rock Speedways,” added Schultz.  “We will continue to work with the series.”

With the cancellation, Toledo track management will make a schedule adjustment.  The Figure 8 Train Race, originally set for the August 3 date, will now move to Friday, August 10.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - July 13, 2012) - As promised, Santa Claus made good on the delivery of over 60 prizes that were handed out in the annual Christmas In July promotion Friday evening at Toledo Speedway.  The Jolly Old Elf was at the track to greet fans young and old.  Velvet Ice Cream and Lakeshore Utility Trailer Sales served as sponsors of the night of racing at the Glass City track.

 

Jim Froling, Cory McCaughey, Scott Apperson and Kyle Trinklein took the feature wins and received their trophies in the Sun Drop Winner’s Circle from Gene Little of Lakeshore Utility Trailer Sales.

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(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - July 14, 2012) - Tadek Stadniczuk pocketed over $1400 for his win in Saturday night’s ARCA DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stock 100 lap main event at Flat Rock Speedway. Santa Claus was on hand for the track’s annual Christmas in July prize giveaway, as over 50 prizes were given out to the fans.  Troy Brehmer edged out Rick Bennett to win a great 30 lap Street Stock B Main race, while Greg Studt held off a strong, strong run by Gary Cronenwett to win the 20 lap ARCA Parts Galore Figure 8 feature race.

The track’s Street Stock class, regarded as one of the most competitive groups in the area, had 39 cars in the pit area for their biggest race of the season.  Rich Frantz set the Fastime Racing Engines and Parts quick time with a lap of 13:452, while Joe Haener was the B Main fast qualifier at 14:098.

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TOLEDO SPEEDWAY--THURSDAY, JULY 19
PLACER'S CAR CLUB CLASSIC CAR SHOW
6 P.M. TO 8 P.M.
1ST, 2ND AND 3RD THURSDAYS OF EACH MONTH!!!
TOLEDO SPEEDWAY-FRIDAY, JULY 20, 2012
WOODVILLE AUTO FINANCE MIDWEST MONSTER TRUCK SHOW!
Presented by the Toledo Blade
(RAIN DATE IS SATURDAY, JULY 21)
Trucks scheduled to appear:  High Maintenance, Ice Cream Man, West Virginia Moutaineer, Nitemare, Razin Kane, Excaliber
**TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE BY PHONE AT 419-727-1100 OR AT THE TRACK
OFFICE MON. THROUGH THURSDAY, 9 A.M. TO 5 P.M.
CASH, MOST MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED!
Ticket prices:  $18 adult for advance purchase, $20 day of show(advance sale ends at 5 p.m. Thursday)
Children 6-12:  $5
Under 6:  Free
FRIDAY, JULY 20
5:30 P.M.	Box office and front gate opens
5:30	FREE PIT RACE PARTY
7:30	SHOW TIME!
FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY--SATURDAY, JULY 21, 2012
250 LAP ENDURO RACE, ARCA 4 CYLINDERS, FIGURE 8 TRAIN RACE!
**DUE TO THE HEAT AND OTHER FACTORS, PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGES!
5 p.m.	Pits open
6 p.m.	Front gate, ticket office opens
6 p.m.	4 Cylinder practice/qualifying (your best practice lap will be your qualifying time)
6:30	Drivers meeting
7 p.m.	4 Cylinder feature--25 laps
	Figure 8 Train race
	250 lap Enduro race
Front gate:  $12 adults, 6-12 are $3, under 6-FREE
*Bring your ticket stub from July 14, receive 2 for 1 on adult admission July 21 only!
Pit area:  Age limit minimum of 14, minors must have release signed by both parents at the track
Pit passes:  $20 ARCA member, $30 non-member.

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(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - July 28, 2012) - It’s a race that will be talked about for a long, long time.  5 different leaders, side by side, sometimes 3-wide racing and just great action from the front to the back.  A stellar field and superb driving by the entire 24 car field set the stage and wrote the book on what race fans come to see at the local short tracks across the nation every summer weekend.  This story will not do this race justice—you really need to talk to the fans that were at Flat Rock to witness this incredible race.

And Saturday night at Flat Rock Speedway, the ARCA Moran Chevrolet Late Models put on perhaps the best race in years for the division at the fast and extremely competitive ¼ mile paved oval.  Grand Rapids, MI driver Mike Root charged to the front after dropping back as far as 20^th and powered by Harold Fair Jr. and then Scott Hantz on the high side with 3 laps to go to win the sensational Moran Chevrolet Stan Yee Memorial 150 in front of an excellent crowd on a perfect evening.  Dick Barker, representing Moran Chevy, presented the Gold Cup to Mike, while Ann Yee awarded Root the 5 foot Stan Yee Memorial trophy in victory lane ceremonies.  The 150 lap race was also leg number 5 of the ARCA Allegiant Gold Cup Series.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 1, 2012) - Two of the Midwest’s Outlaw Late Model Series, the ARCA Allegiant Gold Cup and the Main Event Racing Series, will join forces for the Miller Lite 100 Friday evening, August 17 at Toledo Speedway.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 24, 2012) - Sunshine and blue skies greeted race fans and teams for Friday’s Glass Bowl Lanes Season Championships and Autograph Night at Toledo Speedway.  Ron Allen, Dennis Whisman, Kyle Huston and Perry Marlow were crowned the 2012 track champions.  Jim Froling, Gary Cronenwett, Huston and Jeff Wells Jr. captured the feature events of the evening and visited the Sun Drop Winner’s Circle.  The fans took part in the on-track autograph session prior to the start of the race card.  The track also hosted Armed Forces Night, with all military personnel admitted as guests for Friday’s event.

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(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - August 30, 2012) - A strong entry list filled with many of the top Super Late Model drivers of the Midwest is assembling for the ARCA/CRA 7-Up 125 Saturday night, September 8 at Flat Rock Speedway.  The 2-groove, ¼ mile paved oval is hosting the Series for the first time.  Big Wheel races for kids 12 and under will take place prior to the show, while the track’s 300 lap Enduro Championship race will get the green flag following the 7-Up 125.

 

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Lap money is still available for the 24th Running of the Great Lakes Helicopter Glass City 200 on Saturday, September 29.  90 laps have already been sponsored for this prestigious event.  Lap sponsorship includes your name on the website, in the souvenir program, and public address announcements.  To sponsor laps, call the office at (419) 727-1100.  The current lap sponsor list is posted below.  Operators are standing by to take your call!

 

Glass City 200 Lap Money
Lap	Name	Lap	Name	Lap	Name	Lap	Name
1	PortCity Racecars	51	Carina Rodriguez Soto and	101		151
2	PortCity Racecars	52	SotoDyson Motorsports “Racing	102		152
3	PortCity Racecars	53	To Raise Awareness” of	103		153
4	PortCity Racecars	54	Tuberous Sclerosis with	104		154
5	PortCity Racecars	55	The Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance	105		155
6	PortCity Racecars	56	Performance Images Photography	106		156
7	PortCity Racecars	57	Performance Images Photography	107		157
8	PortCity Racecars	58	Performance Images Photography	108		158
9	PortCity Racecars	59	Performance Images Photography	109		159
10	PortCity Racecars	60	Performance Images Photography	110		160
11	Driven Women	61	Mike Damic Racing Photos	111		161
12	Driven Women	62	Mike Damic Racing Photos	112		162
13	Driven Women	63	Mike Damic Racing Photos	113		163
14	Driven Women	64	Mike Damic Racing Photos	114		164
15	Driven Women	65	Mike Damic Racing Photos	115		165
16	Driven Women	66	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	116		166
17	Driven Women	67	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	117		167
18	Driven Women	68	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	118		168
19	Driven Women	69	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	119		169
20	Driven Women	70	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	120		170
21	DVD Dave	71	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	121		171
22	DVD Dave	72	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	122		172
23	WBVS Photos	73	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	123		173
24	Rand Thompson - In Memory of Joy Fair	74	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	124		174
25		75	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	125		175
26	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	76	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	126		176
27	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	77	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	127		177
28	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	78	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	128		178
29	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	79	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	129		179
30	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	80	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	130		180
31	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	81	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	131		181
32	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	82	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	132		182
33	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	83	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	133		183
34	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	84	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	134		184
35	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	85	Jeff's Janitorial-Carpet Cleaning-Toledo	135		185
36	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	86	Bryce Bromley Racing	136		186
37	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	87	Jeff's Janitorial-Carpet Cleaning-Toledo	137		187
38	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	88	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	138		188
39	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	89		139		189
40	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	90		140		190
41	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	91		141		191
42	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	92		142		192
43	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	93		143		193
44	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	94		144		194
45	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	95		145		195
46	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	96		146		196
47	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	97		147		197
48	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	98		148		198
49	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	99		149		199
50	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	100	MARFC $25 Bonus	150		200	Luke DeLong

 

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