Trackside Tidbits By Debi Domby
The ASANorth Late Model division, USPRO and the USA Modifieds ran last Sunday. It wasn't an ARCA sanction event, but if you didn't go, you missed a good one.
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Glass City Champ to Drive Super Modified at Toledo Friday Night
TOLEDO, OH (7-17-08)-- Veteran Tim Ice has filed an entry for the MSA Super Modified portion of tomorrow evening’s Marco’s Pizza Night show at Toledo Speedway. Ice has made his name in Late Model racing in the Midwest, and won the 2000 version of Toledo’s famed Glass City 200.
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FLAT ROCK and TOLEDO SPEEDWAY TIME SCHEDULES May 3-4, 2013
TOLEDO SPEEDWAY
Tuesday, April 30: OPEN PRACTICE (re-scheduled from Sunday rain-out)
Pits: 3:30: Practice: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
ALL pit passes are $15 each for practice day
Minimum age for pits is 12, with minor’s release signed by both parents at registration (must be with minor). Grandstand admission is free for practice day.
Friday, May 3: Weekly Friday night opener!
ARCA ACME Dismantling Sportsman, Parts Galore Figure 8’s, R & M Recycling X Cars and ARCA 4 Cylinders
Pits: 3:30
Practice: 5
Front gates: 5
Time trials: 6:15
Racing: 7:30 p.m.
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: $3; Under 6 FREE with adult
FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY
Saturday, May 4-Racing Fan Club Night!
ARCA Moran Chevrolet Late Models, Parts Galore Figure 8’s and the DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stocks
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: $3; Under 6 FREE with adult
Pit area: 2 p.m.
Practice: 3:30
Front gates: 3:30 p.m. (Ticket sales begin at 4:30)
Time trials: 5:15 p.m.
Racing: 7 p.m.
Sunday, May 5: Flat Rock Historical Society Flea Market, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission to grounds is free; call 734-782-5220 for space rental information
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.
...FROLING LEADS WIN PARADE AT TOLEDO
Jim Froling, Robbie Loving, Tom O'Leary IV and David Katafiasz were victorious on the first night of Friday night racing at Toledo Speedway for the 2013 season.
Complete details will follow.
...FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO TRACKS HIT BUSY MAY STRETCH
Flat Rock, Michigan and Toledo, Ohio—May 8, 2013: With the 2013 season openers now in the books, Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway hit a busy stretch of racing for the remainder of the month of May.
This Friday night, May 10, defending Series champion Dakota Carlson of Cedar Springs, MI leads the list of entries for Friday’s Hollywood Casino 100 for the ARCA Glass City Gold Cup Late Model event Friday night, May 10 at Toledo Speedway.
A field of 20-25 cars is expected for race number 1 of the 6 race series for the outlaw-bodied Late Model group. The pits open at 1:30, practice begins at 4, time trials are at 6 and racing begins at 7:30 p.m. Friday night. The ARCA ACME Dismantling Sportsman will also be in action, giving fans the chance to see two classes on the ½ mile paved oval. The short track will see the R & M Recycling X Cars in competition Friday night. The race will also be taped by the Buckeye Cable Sports Network (BCSN).
Toledo’s sister track, Flat Rock Speedway, will host the ARCA Truck Series for the Level Pebble 100 Saturday evening, May 11. Local favorites Paul Hahn, a former Series champ and Flat Rock weekly driver, and Erie, MI driver Bob Mikolajczyk (also a former weekly driver) are entered for the event. The track’s Parts Galore Figure 8’s and DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stocks will also be in action, which starts at 7 p.m.
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Outlaws on the way; Hollywood Casino Glass City Gold Cup coming to Toledo Speedway Friday
(TOLEDO, Ohio - Thursday, May 9, 2013) - The first of six scheduled ARCA Glass City Gold Cup Late Model races - the Hollywood Casino 100 - is Friday night at Toledo Speedway.
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Dirt race legend Moran at Toledo Speedway
FLAT ROCK and TOLEDO SPEEDWAY TIME SCHEDULES
TOLEDO SPEEDWAY
FRIDAY, MAY 24 (rain date for this race is Sunday, May 26-same times)
BURGE WRECKING NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION!
School Bus Figure 8, Figure 8 Train race, Boat Figure 8, ARCA Parts Galore Figure 8’s, R & M Recycling X Cars, Race Car Bowling!
Pits
ARCA members $20; non-members $30 each. Minimum age for pits is 12, with minor’s release signed by both parents at registration (must be with minor).
Grandstands—All Seating is General Admission for this race
Adults-$15, children 6-12 are $3, under 6 free with adult
Pit area: 5 p.m.
Front gates: 5:30 p.m.
Practice: 6 p.m.
Time trials: 6:50 (for X Cars)
Racing: 7:30 p.m.
FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY
Saturday, May 25-MSA SUPER MODIFIEDS AND FIREWORKS SHOW!
Plus ARCA Parts Galore Figure 8’s and DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stocks
FIREWORKS SHOW AT END OF RACING PROGRAM!
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 $20; children 6-12: $3; Under 6 FREE with adult
Pit area: 2 p.m.
Practice: 3:30
Front gates: 3:30
Time trials: 5:15
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.
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MIKE ORDWAY SR CAPTURES MSA FLAT ROCK VICTORY
(FLAT ROCK, MI – May 25, 2013) - Flat Rock Speedway hosted the MSA Super Modifieds Saturday night. Mike Ordway Sr. made the trip from Fremont, New Hampshire and grabbed the 40 lap feature win, holding back Moe Lilje in a great run to the finish. Clyde McKee edged out Grant Hedges in another great finish to win the ARCA DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stock main, while Robbie Loving scored the win in the 20 lap ARCA Parts Galore Figure 8 race. The evening concluded with a fireworks show.
...TOLEDO SPEEDWAY RAINOUT BRINGS RE-SCHEDULING
(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 3, 2013) - The Friday, May 31 cancellation of Toledo Speedway’s race card has brought about the rescheduling of several promotions and events. To date, they are as follows:
...FLAT ROCK and TOLEDO SPEEDWAY TIME SCHEDULES June 7-8, 2013
TOLEDO SPEEDWAY
FRIDAY, JUNE 7
GLASS BOWL LANES KIDS NIGHT and Racing Fan Club Night!
All kids to age 14 will be admitted FREE and each kid will receive a FREE hot dog, chips and a drink, courtesy of Sherwood Foods, Jim’s Butcher Shop of Flat Rock, Herr’s Potato Chips, the Dr. Pepper/Snapple Group and Schwebel’s Baking Company. Parents should pick up the kid’s ticket/food voucher at the ticket window upon arrival to the track race day.
ARCA ACME Dismantling Sportsman, R & M Recycling X Cars (35 lap feature) and Great Lakes Mini Cup Cars.
Pits
ARCA members $20; non-members $30 each. Minimum age for pits is 12, with minor’s release signed by both parents at registration (must be with minor).
Grandstands—All Seating is General Admission for this race
Adults-$12, Kids 14 and under 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 8
CORRIGAN RACE FUELS 100 AND KIDS NIGHT!
All kids to age 14 will be admitted FREE and each kid will receive a FREE hot dog, chips and a drink, courtesy of Sherwood Foods, Jim’s Butcher Shop of Flat Rock, Herr’s Potato Chips, the Dr. Pepper/Snapple Group and Schwebel’s Baking Company. Parents should pick up the kid’s ticket/food voucher at the ticket window upon arrival to the track race day.
DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stocks-100 lap feature, plus ARCA Parts Galore Figure 8’s, Great Lakes Mini Cup Cars and TKC Go-Karts (karts will run after time trials)
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 $15; kids 14 and under are FREE
Pit area: 2:30 p.m. (make note of this time)
Practice: 4
Front gates: 4
Time trials: 5:30
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.
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KIDS FREE THIS WEEKEND AT BOTH FLAT ROCK AND TOLEDO; STREET STOCKS TO GO 100 LAPS AT FLAT ROCK
(FLAT ROCK, MI - June 5, 2013) - While every race night is a great night of fun, affordable entertainment at both Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways, this weekend’s events are perhaps the best deal for families! Both speedways will host Kids Night, with all kids to age 14 admitted FREE and each kid will receive a FREE hot dog, chips and a drink, courtesy of Sherwood Foods, Jim’s Butcher Shop of Flat Rock, Herr’s Potato Chips, the Dr. Pepper/Snapple Group and Schwebel’s Baking Company.
...FLAT ROCK and TOLEDO SPEEDWAY TIME SCHEDULES June 14-15, 2013
TOLEDO SPEEDWAY
Placer’s Car Club Classic Car Cruisin! Tuesday, June 11, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Free admission!
FRIDAY, JUNE 14
FASTEST SHORT TRACK SHOW IN THE WORLD!
Sponsors: All American Coach, Super Fitness, Hemelgarn Racing
MSA Winged Super Modifieds and Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper Winged Sprints!
Pits
$30 each. Minimum age for pits is 12, with minor’s release signed by both parents at registration (must be with minor).
Grandstands
Adults-$20 in advance (advance sale ends at 5 p.m. Thursday)
$25 race day (tickets go on sale at 3 p.m. Friday)
Children 6-12 are $3 each, under 6 are free
Pit area: 1 p.m.
Front gates: 3 p.m.
Practice: 3 p.m..
Time trials: 5:30
Racing: 7:30 p.m.
FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY--Saturday, June 15
PARTS GALORE SCHOOL BUS FIGURE 8 RACES!
Plus ARCA Moran Chevrolet Late Models, Parts Galore Figure 8’s and Boat Figure 8 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
Adult General Admission $15
Reserved: $16 for all ages (chair-back seating style)
Children 6-12 are $3, under 6-free
**Both General admission and reserved tickets are now on sale.
Call 734-782-2480 for phone orders; most major credit cards accepted.
*Phone orders will be taken 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
*Walk-in sales at the track office: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
*Ticket sales will resume race day, Saturday, at 4 p.m.
Pit gate: 3:30 p.m. (make note of this time)
Front gates: 4 p.m.
Practice: 4:30
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 ($4.50 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.
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REMEMBERING MARY ALVIS
Mary Alvis, age 74, passed away peacefully at her home in Hazel Park, MI Saturday, June 8. Mary is the mother of ARCA-Flat Rock Speedway Late Model driver Jimmy Alvis.
In addition to son Jimmy, Mary is survived by her husband, Jimmy and 3 daughters, 2 sisters and a brother, 14 grandchildren, 8 great-grand children and her dog, Bubba.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter, Terri Alvis.
Visitation will be held at Tuesday, June 11 from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the William Sullivan and Son Funeral Home, 705 W. 11 Mile Road in Royal Oak, MI (4 blocks east of Woodward). Services will be held at 7 p.m. the same day at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the donor's choice.
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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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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.
...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
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