2014 FLAT ROCK ENDURO ENTRY IS READY!
The entry form for the 2014 4-race Enduro Series at Flat Rock Speedway has been posted. The rules/entry blank is posted under forms here on the webpage.
The first 250 lap Enduro is set for Saturday, May 17. The track will host Scout Night for that date, with all Scouts in uniform admitted FREE. The MCR Dwarf Cars will pay a visit to "The Rock" as part of the race card, and for the first time, the VROA Modifieds will compete at the speedway.
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REMEMBERING KEITH MATTHEWS
Keith Matthews, age 56, passed away suddenly Tuesday, March 11. Keith served on the Romulus and Newport Fire Departments for over 20 years.
Surviving Keith is his son, Tyler. Tyler resides with his mother, Amy and Tim Moore, Flat Rock Speedway Street Stock driver. Tyler has been attending the races at Flat Rock for 13 years.
Keith enjoyed hunting and fishing with Tyler. Visitation will be held Saturday, March 15 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Girrbach-Krasun Funeral Home, 15748 Fort Street, Southgate, MI. Services will also be held Saturday at 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Tyler and his family.
...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.
...NAPA Auto Parts Christmas in July Prize Giveaway: LM, SP, FS. Racer's Reunion.
Toledo UAW Cap Council Night: Sportsman 50, Figure-8s & Factory Stocks
Casite Autograph Night: Rescheduduled Gold Cup 100 Lap Late Models, F8, FS, 4-Cylinders
Buckeye Cable/BCSN Season Championships-SP, FS, Legends Cars, 4 Cyl.,Faster Pastor, Flying Nun Race
T-Mobile Night of Destruction: School Bus Fig. 8, Boat F8, F. Stock F8, 4 Cyl
AAA Car Care Plus Scout Night: Legends, SP, F8, FS. Armed Forces Appreciation Night
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Erie Tree Service Night: SP, FS, Flat Rock B/C Street Stocks
Hemelgarn Racing Night: USAC Sprint Cars and USAC Midgets
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Marco's Pizza Christmas in July Prize Giveaway: USA Modifieds, SP, FS & Santa Claus
Season Championships for SP, FS, 4 Cyl
Burge Wrecking Night of Destruction 1: School Bus F8
Raindate: Sunday, May 28 at 7:30 pm...
Allen Chevrolet-Cadillac Night: SP, F8, FS
$3 admission for kids 6-14,
FREE admission for children under 6 years old! ...
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.
...Burge Wrecking Season Championships-LM and F8, plus FS. Toilet Bowl Races!
Hantz Group 200: ARCA RE/MAX Series--200 laps. Presented by Belle Tire.
Toledo UAW Cap Council Night: SP, F8, FS
Casite Night: Buckeye 305 Super Sprints, SP-50 laps, F8, FS
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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