Toledo Speedway

(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - July 24, 2010) - Driving the Giles Auto Body No. 88, Ron Allen tuned up for next weekend's Butch Giles Memorial 100 with his win in the 50-lap ARCA Moran Chevrolet Late Model feature on All Sport Night at Flat Rock Speedway. Dan Ford Jr., Steve Chartrand, Greg Studt, and Levi Rouster all picked up feature wins. The track staff worked right up until practice to get rid of the water from Friday night's heavy storms, and just as the program ended, the rain returned Saturday evening.

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(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - July 31, 2010) - Despite inclement weather in the region surrounding Flat Rock Speedway, the track has not experienced any rain or severe weather as of 11 a.m. Eastern today. Tonight's Butch Giles Memorial 100 race program is on schedule and will proceed as scheduled until further notice.

As always, fans are encouraged to call Flat Rock Speedway at 734-782-2480 or visit www.flatrockspeedway.com for more information.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 10, 2010) - The CRA Super Series will make its first of two straight visits to the Buckeye State Friday in the Klotz Synthetic Lubricants 100 Presented by Spray Power at Toledo Speedway. Friday's event will be the 12th CRA Super Series event that has been contested on the fast half-mile ARCA-sanctioned track. NASCAR star and part-time CRA Super Series competitor Kyle Busch will be on hand for Friday's event, but he will not be able to race because of his commitments to his NASCAR Sprint Cup race team. Busch will sign autographs and give numerous lucky fans a ride around the track on a school bus.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 27, 2010) - A great crowd Friday evening at Toledo Speedway witnessed the crowning of the 2010 track champs on All Sport Season Championship Night. Jim Froling, Dennis Whisman, Landon Schuster and Brad Turner took the titles in their respective divisions on perhaps the best Friday evening weather of the season. 

 

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - September 3, 2010) - The annual ARCA Flat Rock-Toledo Championship Awards Banquet will be here before you know it so it's time to start thinking about ticket reservations. The Friday evening, November 5th gala event will be held at the Crystal Gardens in Southgate, Michigan. Doors open at 6:30 with dinner following at 7:30. Only 500 tickets are available and will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis. The 2010 Banquet Ticket Reservation form is now available on the ARCA Competitors website, and can be obtained by clicking here......

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - September 29, 2010) - The last driver to make the field based on qualifying for Saturday's Great Lakes Helicopters Glass City 200 presented by Cherry Picked Auto Parts at Toledo Speedway will have a big bonus awaiting-Pat Moran of Moran Chevrolet will award 4 Hoosier tires to the 20th fastest qualifier for the Super Late Model invitational.  The race is set for Saturday, October 2, with a rain date of  Sunday, October 3 set if needed. ...

(TOLEDO, Ohio - October 1, 2010) - 2008 race winner Harold Fair Jr. and Ron Allen (No. 88 Giles Auto Body Ford) turned identical times to lead the practice session Friday afternoon leading up to Saturday's Great Lakes Helicopters Glass City 200 presented by Cherry Picked Auto Parts.  ...

(TOLEDO, Ohio - October 2, 2010) Scott Hantz set the pace during the final practice session for the 22nd Running of the Great Lakes Helicopters Glass City 200, presented by Cherry Picked Auto Parts this afternoon at Toledo Speedway.

Hantz, in the EMF #72, turned a fast lap of 14.866 s seconds, for an average speed of 121,082 mph. Hantz, the Pleasant Lake, IN veteran, has dominated in his appearances at Toledo, winning two of the three Gold Cup Late Model events at the high-banked half mile this summer.

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TOLEDO, OH  (10-2-10) --  A valiant try by Toledo Speedway track staff could not beat Mother Nature Saturday night, as rain stopped the Great Lakes Helicopters Glass City 200 presented by Cherry Picked Auto Parts after just 10 laps were completed.  The race will be resumed at lap 10 when the green flag flies at 1 p.m. Sunday. ...

Over 1,500 participants mounted up on nearly 1,000 motorcycles on Sunday, Nov. 7 to benefit the Harbor Behavioral Healthcare facilities in Toledo. Bikers brought forth toys for kids and cash donations totaling over $15,000 at the 21st annual event. Toledo Mayor Mike Bell and Lucas County Sheriff deputies on bikes led the procession, which departed from Toledo Speedway and traversed I-75, I-280 and downtown Toledo. In all, some 2,600 participants and spectators took part in the function, which ended its round trip at the Toledo Speedway Bar & Grill, where bikers enjoyed food provided by Gladieaux Catering and music provided by Josh Boyd. Event organizer Mike Wenzel of Toledo announced the Toy Run to benefit Harbor would again be held on the first Sunday of November in 2011 (the 6th) departing from Toledo Speedway, so mark your calendars now.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - December 2, 2010) - The 23rd running of the Glass City 200 Super Late Model invitational will take place on Saturday, October 1, 2011 at Toledo Speedway.  Track officials have also decided to return the track's weekly classes to be part of the prestigious event.  The ARCA Sportsman, Figure 8 and Street Stock divisions will also compete at the Glass City oval on this date.

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Tadek "Ted" P. Stadniczuk, 63, whose sons Tadek and Dave drive in ARCA-sanctioned weekly competition at Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways, died Wednesday Jan. 12 in St. Anne Mercy Hospital in Toledo. Tadek actively supported his sons' racing efforts in the ARCA Street Stock, Factory Stock and Enduro divisions at Flat Rock and Toledo; his brothers-in-law John Riddle and Ellis Shaw are officials for the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards; and his nephew Greg Riddle is a Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway official.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - February 9, 2011) - A Toledo-area business has pledged its support of Toledo Speedway's ARCA Sportsman class for the upcoming 2011 season.  ACME Dismantling has stepped forward to back the half-mile class, which begins its season at the weekly Friday night race opener May 6.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - March 15, 2011) - The eighth annual Racer's Reunion was held at the Toledo Speedway Bar & Grill Saturday March 11 from 12 noon to 5 p.m. A crowd of over 200 visited throughout the day and enjoyed the photo, video and memorabilia displays and the opportunity to visit with drivers, owners, mechanics and officials current and past.

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(March 21, 2011) - This is the final of our winter bulletins.  All bulletins are posted on the site...no direct mail.  Flat Rock office will open April 14.  Toledo phone number is 419-727-1100.  Please share this bulletin with those who do not use the computer!

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - April 15, 2011):  Toledo Speedway will open its 2011 racing season with a special event Saturday, April 23 with the VR-12/Easter Bunny 100.  The Easter Bunny will make his grand appearance, kids 12 and under are free, and an Easter egg hunt and nickel/penny Goldrush will take place at 5:30 p.m.  The JEG’S/CRA All Star Late Model tour presented by GM Performance Parts will compete in their first-ever event with a 100 lap feature, with the USA Modifieds also in action.  Race time is 6 p.m.

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(Toledo, Ohio –April 17, 2011):  After a thrilling win at Talladega SuperSpeedway Saturday morning, winner Ty Dillon now sets his sights on the short track portion of the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards tour.  The series pays a visit to Toledo Speedway, Saturday and Sunday, May 14-15 for the Menards 200 presented by Federated Car Care.

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(Toledo, Ohio - May 6, 2011) - Weekly Friday night racing withstood a threat from Mother Nature at Toledo Speedway, allowing the 7-Up/PNC Bank Opener to be completed.  Jim Froling is ready to defend his 2010 title and showed it by winning the ARCA ACME Dismantling Sportsman portion of the event.  Jeremy Vanderhoof captured the Parts Galore Figure 8 main, while Cory McCaughey sailed to victory in the R & M Recycling Street Stock feature.  Matt Brazeau capped off the night with the victory in the Jeff’s Collision 4 Cylinder race.

 

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 27, 2011) - AJ Padgett took the victory in the School Bus Figure 8 race as part of the Burge Wrecking “Night of Destruction” Friday evening at Toledo Speedway.   An excellent crowd ventured to the track to begin their Memorial Day holiday weekend and was treated to a very entertaining and fun evening.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 2, 2011) -  "Are you ready kids?"  Aye Aye, Captain!  Well, if you haven't guessed it, SPONGE BOB will make his grand appearance Friday night, June 3 at Toledo Speedway!  With assistance from the Buckeye Cable System, Sponge Bob Square Pants will greet race fans on Marco's Pizza Autograph Night.  Track announcer Gary Lindahl was spotted chatting with Sponge Bob Thursday afternoon while sipping Pineapple Lemonade.

 

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Flat Rock, Michigan—June 11, 2011:  Just when you thought the coast was clear—it returns!  As the green flag was about to drop on the first event of the Lakeshore Utility Trailer Kids Night at Flat Rock Speedway, a sudden downpour drenched the crowd and stopped the action.  But, after a 45 minute delay, racing resumed and the entire show was completed.

 

 

 

 

 

A good crowd of families and children watched an action-packed night of racing Saturday.  Each child 14 and under was admitted free, and received a free hot dog, chips and a drink, courtesy of Sherwood Foods, the Dr. Pepper/Snapple Group and Seyfert’s Snacks.  The Thunderbird Kart Club staged a pair of exhibition races prior to the start of the racing program.

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TOLEDO SPEEDWAY-FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 2011

ALL AMERICAN COACH “FASTEST SHORT TRACK SHOW IN THE WORLD”

*TOWN MONEY SAVER MSA SUPER MODIFIEDS

*AUTO VALUE/BUMPER TO BUMPER SUPER SPRINTS

 

Pits:  1 p.m.

Practice:  3 p.m.

Front gates:  3 p.m.

Time trials:  5

Racing:  7:30 p.m.

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TOLEDO SPEEDWAY

Friday, May 10:  Hollywood Casino 100

See 2 divisions on the ½ mile Friday night!

Race #1 of the ARCA Glass City Gold Cup Late Model Series—100 lap feature event

Plus ARCA ACME Dismantling Sportsman and R & M Recycling X Cars

Pits:  1:30

Practice:  4

Front gates:  4

Time trials:  6

Racing:  7:30 p.m.

Pits:  All Late Model team members are $30 each for Gold Cup events

Others:  $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

FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY

Saturday, May 11:  Level Pebble 100

ARCA Truck Series—100 lap feature event

Plus Parts Galore Figure 8’s and the DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stocks

Pits:  Flat Rock teams:  $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; children 6-12:  $3; Under 6 FREE with adult

Pit area:  1:30 p.m. for Truck teams; 2:30 for Flat Rock teams

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.

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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(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 7, 2013) - Defending Series champion Dakota Carlson of Cedar Springs, MI leads the list of early entries for Friday’s Hollywood Casino 100 for the ARCA Glass City Gold Cup Late Model event Friday night, May 10 at Toledo Speedway.

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(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - May 15, 2013) - In 2012, for the first time in 31 years, a Super Modified class competed at Flat Rock Speedway’s ¼ mile paved oval.  The Midwest Super Modified Association (MSA) tour was led by Ravenna, Ohio’s Trent Stephens.  Trent went out and sat fast time at 10:449 and grabbed the win in the 50 lap main event, which was highlighted by incredible speeds by the field.  The group returns to Flat Rock Saturday night, May 25 with a little extra incentive to go fast!

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 18, 2013) -- Montpelier, Ohio resident Chad Poorman took the checkered flag Saturday in the Grogan's Towne 50, the ARCA Truck Series race a Toledo Speedway.

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TOLEDO SPEEDWAY

FRIDAY, MAY 31

AUTOGRAPH NIGHT!  Walk onto the track and meet the drivers!

Chick-Fil-A Cow will also be at the track!

*A limited supply of Chick-Fil-A sandwiches will be available at the concession stands starting at 7 p.m.

Racer’s Reunion Night

ARCA ACME Dismantling Sportsman, ARCA Parts Galore Figure 8’s, R & M Recycling X Cars, ARCA 4 Cylinders

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, children 6-12 are $3, under 6 free with adult

Pit area:  3:30 p.m.

Front gates:  5 p.m.

Practice:  5 p.m..

Time trials:  6 p.m.

On-track autograph session:  7 p.m.

Racing:  7:30 p.m.

 

FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY

Saturday, June 1

GLASS UNLIMITED AUTOGRAPH NIGHT!  Walk onto the track and meet the drivers!

Racer’s Reunion Night

ARCA Moran Chevrolet Late Models, ARCA Parts Galore Figure 8’s, DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stocks and ARCA 4 Cylinders

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

Time trials:  5:15

On-track autograph session:  6:15

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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June 3, 2013

To:  All Flat Rock/Toledo Speedway race teams

Just a few notes and reminders as the warm weather approaches:

NO open-toed shoes (sandals, flip-flops) in the pit area. 

Flat Rock Figure 8 division:  As agreed on June 1, the procedure for number of heat races will now read:  If there are 9 cars and under, 1 heat race.

Late Models:  Entries are due for next 2 Gold Cup races; Saturday, June 22 at Flat Rock and Sunday, June 30 at Spartan. IF you do not have an annual pad rental agreement at Flat Rock, we suggest you send in your paid entry.  Parking may be tight….no paid entry fee, no pad.  This applies to the Flat Rock event.

And lastly, our thanks to all of you for hanging in there for the start of this season.  The weather has not been favorable, but we’ve been able to get through it.  Better times are ahead—we will keep working at it…just keep putting on great races.

Thank you!  See you at the tracks this weekend.

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Garnett Linwood Hawes (Lin) Hawes, the father of ARCA/Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway Late Model drivers Joe Hawes and the grandfather of Steve Hawes, passed away Friday, June 7.  Lin’s other son, Gary, was also a driver in both the Late Model and ARCA Racing Series in the 1980’s and 1990’s.

He was very involved with Gary & Joe's racing careers for many years, and was listed as Gary’s car owner in the ARCA Racing Series.  Lin enjoyed traveling to the races. He leaves behind a long list of friends, and respect from all who knew him.  Lin worked as a mechanic his whole life, and moved to North Carolina for retirement. He enjoyed snowmobiling at his retreat near Higgins Lake MI in the winter with family and friends. He was also an avid motorcycle rider and loved his Harley Davidson.

Lin was born on March 21, 1937 and passed away June 7, 2013 after a battle with cancer.

He is survived by his loving wife Bunny, sons Gary, Joe and daughter Jeanette, and grandchildren Steve, Rachel, Blake and Samantha.

Visitation and the funeral service will be held on Sunday, June 16th at the Weise Funeral home, 7210 Park Ave. Allen Park MI. from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.  The service time is still pending.  The funeral home website address is www.weisefuneralhome.com

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Thank you to all of our sponsors!

DIAMOND RACING PRODUCTS JOY FAIR MEMORIAL 100

ARCA GLASS CITY GOLD CUP LATE MODEL SERIES

FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY—JUNE 22, 2013

LAP MONEY--$5 PER LAP

8 laps             Edgar and Alex Brown

2 laps             Michigan Auto Racing Fan Club

2 laps             WBVS Photos

5 laps             Performance Images Photography

5 laps             Bob’s Car Wash

5 laps             AC/DC Deer Processing-Flat Rock

4 laps             FG Fencing-Wyandotte, MI  313-433-0420

4 laps             Wayne County Sportsman Club

1 lap               Wicked Celebrations Hearse Limousine Service-Toledo

20 laps           North Star Ranch, Inc.-Howell, MI

5 laps             Rand Thompson

2 laps             Mike and Patty Sheldon

2 laps             In Memory of William Gillelan (Mike and Patty)

Lap 44           $10—in Memory of Harry M. Sheldon (Mike and Patty)

10 laps           Driven Women Auxiliary of Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways

4 laps             Paul and Iris Anton

5 laps             Bill Lackey

15 laps           Rich and Judi Fidh

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