Flat Rock Speedway

TOLEDO OH (12-15-07)--On behalf of everyone at the tracks, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! This is the first of our winter bulletins. January issue will be posted around the 15th. The new schedules are also now posted on the website. Flat Rock office is closed; Toledo phone number is 419-727-1100. Please direct all calls to Toledo.

RULES: Changes were sent out before banquet. They are up on the website! Late Models and Sportsman: As I'm sure you know by now, the head/neck restraint systems are now mandatory for you.

WEBSITE: Look for an entirely new and impressive website after the first of the year. Each track will have its own page and will also become interactive. You can use http://www.flatrockspeedway.com/, http://www.toledospeedway.com/ or http://www.arcaracing.com/. More details soon.

TAX FORMS/WINNINGS: 1099's will be sent to anyone earning $600 or more. They are issued to the driver unless you have filed a tax form with us. Call the Toledo office if you need one.

SCHEDULES: There are some changes for 2008. At Toledo, the Gold Cup has 5 point races; 4-50 lap events and the 100 lap championship. Glass City 200 is again an invitational. The Sportsman will compete in 3-50 lap events this season. Check it out for all the details. Flat Rock: The LM 150 has been moved to June 21, while the LM championship is 100 laps. The format and such for that race will be discussed during the season with the teams. We will move the LM, SS and 4 Cylinder championships to the Saturday after Labor Day, a change from the past. This gives us an additional Saturday of weekly racing. The Figure 8 championship will be August 30, which will allow you to go to Indy. We will still run a F8 race on September 6, but it won't be a point race. And for the first time in nearly 10 years, an open-wheel class will visit the track-in 2008 it's the Buckeye 305 Winged Sprints.

FLAT ROCK LATE MODELS: As we discussed, a 2-tire rule will be in effect for 2008. You will be able to run 4 new tires the first 2 nights of racing, plus the 150 and the 100. On all other nights, only 2 new tires will be permitted. More details later.

4 CYLINDERS: We will be using transponders on the 4 Cylinder cars in 2008. We'll have more later on this. We also have a car to rent for the 4 Cylinder races. Please check the website for the release concerning this.

TRACK CHANGES: Toledo will have a new soft drink company in place soon; we are making plans to create an Autograph Alley location behind the grandstands; more on this in next bulletin. Flat Rock: Look for a 6 foot high mesh screen to be in place between the turn 1 gate and the pit grandstand above the concrete wall. The insurance company has been very vocal about folks standing by the wall. This is our solution at the time.

MEMBERSHIPS: have been mailed to drivers and car owners only. If you need more, call the track. 2008 rule books will be sent with your membership when you join.

Car Shows: are on the schedule. We still are working on adding a show at Taylor and in Toledo at this time. March 29-30, Frenchtown in Monroe and April 12/13, Westland. Both of these are confirmed.

Pad Rentals: Will be mailed out in mid-February. 2007 renters will have right of first refusal, but must be paid by the due date or you lose your pad. A waiting list is being compiled at Flat Rock-call us if you have not done so yet to get on the list.

Sponsors: We are working at securing our division sponsors at this time. Announcements to follow soon.

Season tickets/gift cards: Are now on sale-same prices as 2007! You can download the form off the website or call us at the office. Gift cards are just $25 and make great Christmas Gifts, and they're good at both tracks!

2008 Banquet: For those of you that plan ahead, the date for next year is Friday, November 7 at Crystal Gardens in Southgate.

Safety Seminar: For those of you that attended, THANK YOU! Tom Gideon of GM and Randy LaJoie were great speakers and provided valuable information. It was pretty packed-if you have never been to one of these, ask those who do attend-it is well worth it. And the Christmas party that night was a good time. Hope you can make it in 2008. Those dates will be announced shortly.

Again, our best wishes to all of you for a wonderful holiday season. We appreciate your great support and your work behind the scenes to make both tracks what they are today! Our thanks to all of you for being a part of ARCA, Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways.