Toledo Speedway

It was probably one of the warmest opening nights we've had in several years. I like many fans probably wondered if we'd have some sparse numbers of cars this year with all the economic problems. There were 38 in the Street Stock division; 19 in the Super Late Models and 18 Figure 8's. For the Figure 8's that was one of the largest fields on opening night for several years. ...

Flat Rock, MI (4-21-2009)-- ATTENTION FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY TEAMS,

DUE TO THE FORECAST OF SNOW/RAIN FOR PART OF WEDNESDAY AND THE CURRENT WET GROUNDS, WE ARE MOVING WEDNESDAY’S PRACTICE TO…

THURSDAY, APRIL 23.  TIMES REMAIN THE SAME.  See below....

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Flat Rock, MI  (4-18-09)--  Sunshine and crystal clear skies graced Flat Rock Speedway Saturday afternoon as 63 teams ventured to “The Rock” for an open practice session in preparation for the 2009 7-Up Season Opener Saturday, April 25.

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Date: July 24-25, 2009

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TOLEDO, OH: (4-13-09): A trio of local hotels have partnered up with Toledo Speedway to create the "Preferred Hotel" program for race fans and teams that visit the Toledo area during the 2009 racing season. They are the Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriot on Benore Road; the Comfort Inn North on Alexis Road and the Ramada Inn, formerly the Clarion Inn, located at Secor Road and I-475.

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TOLEDO, Ohio (April 13, 2009)--The 2009 Rollover Contest Rules and Entry Blank is available by clicking on the "Forms" section of arcaracing.com. ...

TOLEDO, Ohio (April 13, 2009)--The 2009 Figure 8 Train Race Rules and Entry Blank is available by clicking on the "Forms" section of arcaracing.com. ...

The School Bus Figure 8 racing events play to some of the largest crowds of the season at both tracks!

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TOLEDO OH (4-8-09)--Flat Rock and Toledo will both begin selling tires and fuel each Thursday, starting Thursday, April 16, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All sales must be paid for when picking up tires/fuel. ...

TOLEDO, OH: (4-2-09): A name quite familiar to Toledo Speedway fans will provide title sponsorship for the ARCA Glass City Gold Cup Late Model Series in 2009. The Hantz Group, a financial services company, will join with Allegiant Air to present the 5-race Gold Cup Series this season. The schedule features 2 races at Flat Rock Speedway and 3 events at Toledo for the upcoming season.

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Condolences to ARCA and Focus Motorsports Ministries Officials Jerry and Bonnie Stewart on the death of Jerry's sister, Helen Hamblin.

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TOLEDO OH (3-31-09)--The Westhold Corporation, the manufacturers of our timing and scoring transponder system at both Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways, are now offering the LAPCEIVER to race teams.  It is powered by one (1) AA battery.

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TOLEDO, Ohio (3-23-09)--Several Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway racecars and ARCA Lincoln Welders Truck Series race trucks made an appearance to Frenchtown Square Mall in Michigan this weekend for the annual car show. If you missed this event, check out the photos in the photo gallery. Make sure to visit Westfield Franklin Park Mall in Toledo, Ohio, this weekend for the final Flat Rock/Toledo Speedway show car event before racing season begins. ...

 

TOLEDO, Ohio (3-23-09)--MOVE-IN TIME FOR THURSDAY NIGHT, MARCH 26 HAS CHANGED.  IT IS AT 9 P.M.  BE READY TO PUSH CARS IN AT 9 P.M.

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FLAT ROCK/TOLEDO SPEEDWAY BULLETIN (3-19-09)

This is the last of our winter bulletins. Flat Rock office will open Monday, April 13. Toledo office is staffed daily. Scott will be staying at Toledo office until mid-June; Frank Bockstanz will be at Flat Rock daily when the track office opens.

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TOLEDO, Ohio (March 18, 2009)--A large group of racers, former racers, race fans and track officials gathered at the Toledo Speedway Bar and Grill on Saturday for the Annual Racer's Reunion and Michigan Auto Racing Fan Club Meeting. Pictures of the event are posted in the arcaracing.com photo gallery, available by clicking here. ...

Bill Litogot Sr., who drove in ARCA sanctioned races at Mt. Clemens Race Track and Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways, passed away after a fall at his home Monday evening March 16. Litogot attended the Racer's Reunion Saturday at the Toledo Speedway Bar & Grill, along with his son Bill Litogot Jr., grandson Bill Litogot III and his great grandson. Bill Litogot Sr. was 86. Bill Litogot III is the 2006 ARCA 4-Cylinder division champion and currently competes in the ARCA Late Model division. Funeral services are private.

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TOLEDO, OH:  The New Glass Bowl Lanes hosted the Flat Rock/Toledo Speedway bowling tournament Sunday afternoon.  The group of about 25 bowlers took part in the 9-Pin No Tap tournament being held at the Glass Bowl, which serves as the sponsor of Toledo's Winner's Circle.  Owner Ron Gorney also furnishes the tour bus for the track during the summer months.

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Condolences go out to the friends and relatives of a pair of Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway ARCA racing families.

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TOLEDO OH (3-10-09) - Brad Keselowski returned to his roots Tuesday with a guest appearance at Toledo Speedway during the 2009 Toledo/Flat Rock Speedways annual press conference. ...

TOLEDO, OH: There's something about walking into Frenchtown Square Mall in Monroe and Westfield Franklin Park in Toledo at this time of year-and when you see the freshly-painted, sharp-looking race cars, you start to get anxious for racing season!

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Toledo Oh (3-3-09)--Reminder: Please submit your reservation form to Scott Schultz if you plan on participating in the mall shows. Entries are due ASAP.

There will be a bowling tournament on March 15; All are welcome. You must pre-register by calling 419-727-1100...

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TOLEDO OH (3-2-09)--Several Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway drivers have been busy building racecars during the off season, including Don Burkhart, whose new car is pictured left. Send pictures of your race team's off season preparations to sschultz@arcaracing.com.

 

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TOLEDO, OH: (3-2-09): With the 2009 racing season right around the corner, Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways have rolled out their special event advance ticket sale programs. All pre-sale tickets are for reserved seating only. General admission tickets go on sale the day of each event when the box office opens.

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TOLEDO, OH: (2-25-09): Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway management will once again have a 4 Cylinder race car rental program in place for the upcoming 2009 season.

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RACING FUEL

SUNOCO Racing Fuel, distributed by Bazell Race Fuels, will supply the tracks with fuel. The cost continues to rise and fall, but it appears that the price will be lower in 2009. First deliveries of fuel will take place in mid-April; we'll announce the price at that time. Bazell has also agreed to once again contribute to the point fund at both tracks.

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FRENCHTOWN SQUARE MALL MONROE, MI MARCH 20/21, 2009

#40 David Whitely/Monroe, MI Late Model

#90 Dennis Strickland/Carleton, MI Late Model

#95 Dan Trosen Jr./Trenton, MI Late Model

#25 Scott Lockenour/Allen Park, MI Sportsman

#23 Truck:  Mike Young/Toledo, OH

#33 Truck:   Brian Norton/Lambertville, MI

#89 Kevin Butzin/Romulus, MI  Late Model

Pace Car--Allen Chevrolet/Cadillac

Safety Truck--Allen Chevrolet/Cadillac

#72 4 Cylinder: Brad Turner/Ida, MI

#22 Street Stock:  Dave Tanner/Carleton, MI

#66 Figure 8:  Donald Burkhart/New Boston, MI

Factory Stock:  Speedway Tire/Auto

WESTFIELD FRANKLIN PARK TOLEDO, OH MARCH 27/28, 2009

#8 Tom O'Leary IV/Toledo, OH Sportsman

#40 David Whitely/Monroe, MI Late Model

#14 Randy Padgett Jr/Toledo, OH Factory Stock

#11 Archie Padgett Jr./Toledo, OH Factory Stock

#25 Scott Lockenour/Allen Park, MI Sportsman

#23 Truck:  Mike Young/Toledo, OH

#33 Truck:  Brian Norton/Lambertville, MI

#90 LM:      Dennis Strickland/Carleton, MI

#27 Sportsman:  Gary Denis/Toledo, OH

Factory Stock:  Speedway Tire/Auto

#4 ARCA Truck:  Steve Perkins/Toledo, OH

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