Toledo Speedway

TOLEDO, Ohio (December 16, 2009)--The 2010 racing schedules for both Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway have been released today. Toledo will continue its Friday night weekly racing card with special weekend events also on the new slate for the 51st season of racing at the Glass City oval. Flat Rock kicks off its 58th consecutive season with its traditional Saturday night shows.

2010 Toledo Speedway Schedule

2010 Flat Rock Speedway Schedule

Toledo opens the new season Saturday, April 17 with a Late Model double-header featuring the ASA North Late Models and the ARCA Gold Cup Series. ASA boss Ron Varney will serve as promoter of the event.  A Friday afternoon, April 16 practice session is planned, with racing to take place Saturday.  Time schedules for both days will be released at a later date.  The event pairs the stock-bodied ASA Late Models and the outlaw-style bodied ARCA Gold Cup cars for the first time.  A special Friday night race season kick-off party is in the works at the Speedway Bar and Grille April 16, with details to follow.  A rain date of Sunday, April 18 has been established for this event.

Weekly Friday night races begin April 30 with a 4 division show, as the ARCA Sportsman class tackles the big ½ mile, while the ARCA Figure 8's, Factory Stocks and 4 Cylinders hit the short track for more action and excitement.  Friday night racing will begin at 7:30 p.m. 

Saturday, April 24, Flat Rock opens its gates with the ARCA Late Models, Figure 8's and Street Stocks hitting the track for the first time in 2010.  A full slate of Saturday night shows through September is on the way at "The Rock", featuring a variety of events, providing family fun and entertainment for all ages.  Race time is 7 p.m. sharp 

Flat Rock will host a pair of test and tune practice sessions prior to the April 24 opener.  They are set for Sunday, April 18 from Noon to 5, and Wednesday, April 21 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.  Toledo will hold a practice session Sunday, April 25 from Noon to 5 p.m.

As usual, Toledo's ½ mile paved oval is a magnet for touring series events, headlined by a pair of ARCA Racing Series events.  The superspeedway-style stock cars will visit the track May 22/23 and September 11/12.  Both events will be 200 lap contests.  In addition to the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards tour and the ASA Late Models, the track will host the ISMA Super Modifieds and the Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper Super Sprints for the "Fastest Short Track Show in the World" Friday, June 11.  The USAC Sprints and Midgets, CRA Super Late Models, Buckeye 305 Sprint Cars, the Michigan Legends, MCR Dwarf Cars and the ARCA Trucks will also compete at Toledo in 2010. 

Popular events such as the Monster Trucks, Night of Destruction with the School Bus Figure 8 races, Figure 8 Train races and more are also on the 2010 schedule.

Flat Rock's schedule features the ARCA Late Models for 9 events, highlighted by the Stan Yee Memorial 150 June 26.  The 2009 edition drew an amazing 42 cars for the race, which has become a must-see for Late Model fans.  The ARCA Figure 8's, Street Stocks and 4 Cylinders will compete in a majority of the events during the season, while the Flat Rock Enduro races continue on Saturday nights also.  The Buckeye 305 Sprints will return for a May 15 event, with the Michigan Legends, ARCA Trucks and MCR Dwarf Cars also making visits to Flat Rock next year.  The season is highlighted by a pair of School Bus Figure 8 races, which continue to draw sell-out crowds to the track.  A total of three (3) fireworks shows are also in the works, along with Figure 8 train racing.

Both facilities will feature promotions geared toward families and kids throughout the 2010 season, and both tracks will, as usual, offer quality concession items at very affordable prices! 

"We are pleased to release the schedules at this time," noted Scott Schultz, General Manager of the 2 tracks.  "There are a few minor changes from last season, and we are still working on several promotions and events to date, along with securing sponsorship for both venues.  We are optimistic about 2010, and our race teams and fans have continued their great support of both tracks despite the tough economy.  We are looking forward to the new season."

Season tickets, $25 gift cards and ARCA wearables are now on sale and ready just in time for the holidays!  To order, visit http://www.arcafangear.com.