Toledo, Ohio-April 9, 2013: The entry list to date for the Saturday, April 20 “Border Wars” 7-Up 150 at Toledo Speedway now stands at 46 cars as of April 8 at 5 p.m. An additional 3 cars have entered the history-making event, while 1 car has withdrawn. The race will see the stock-bodied ARCA/CRA Super Series Late Models and the ARCA Midwest Tour paired together in competition for the first time.
The latest additions to the list include a pair of Wisconsin-based drivers that will make the trip to the Glass City oval. LaCrosse, WI driver Brent Kirchner and Erik Long of West Bend, WI are now entered, along with Joel Theisen of Maple Grove, MN. Quincy, IL driver Jake Griffin has withdrawn his entry for the 150 lap event.
The “Border Wars” theme will see the ARCA/CRA regulars mainly from Michigan, Ohio and Indiana take on the ARCA Midwest Tour stars based out of Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin in the 7-Up 150, which will serve as Toledo’s opener for the new season.
An optional open practice session is set for Friday, April 19 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. All Friday pit pass purchasers will be treated to a bbq chicken dinner following the practice at the Speedway Bar and Grille, located adjacent to the track. The Drive Time Sports Talk Radio show, 106.5 FM, will be live from the Bar and Grille from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. that day with host Mike Miller.
Speed51.com will provide live updates from Toledo Speedway on race day, while the Buckeye Cable Sports Network (BCSN) will air the race the following day, Sunday, April 21 on the local cable access channel, part of the “Sunday Night at the Races” show at 9 p.m.
Race day, Saturday, April 20 will see practice begin at 11 a.m., time trials are set for 3 and racing starts at 5 p.m. The schedule includes a last-chance race (if necessary), an on-track autograph session and the 7-Up 150 lap feature, which will be all green flag. A 10 minute break is planned at lap 76 of the contest. A rain date of Sunday, April 21 at 1 p.m. has been established if necessary.
Race fans can save $5 per ticket if purchased prior to race day by calling the Toledo track office at 419-727-1100 or downloading the 2013 ticket order form at www.toledospeedway.com. It is located under forms. The order can be electronically mailed to the track.
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The current entry list follows. For additional information and 7-Up 150 updates, go towww.toledospeedway.com.