Toledo, OH (Friday, October 2nd, 2009) 9:45 am-- The forecast is looking better as we get ready to open the pit gates at 1 p.m. Friday.  It is raining now, but the Toledo TV stations are looking for the rain to move out by mid-afternoon today.  Saturday’s updated forecast is for cloudy skies, high of 60 degrees.

 

The Plan is to move forward, and hopefully we can get practice in tonight, scheduled from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Everything else is going as planned at this point.

 

See you at the track!

 

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TOLEDO, OH  (10-2-09)--  The rain disappeared in time for the 2-hour practice session Friday afternoon at Toledo Speedway in preparation for the 21^st running of the Glass City 200 Late Model invitational presented by AP Motorsports.  36 Late Models were on hand, with Scott Hantz ripping off a lap 15:061.

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SOUTHGATE, Michigan (November 6, 2009)--Race teams, officials, family and friends met Friday evening for the annual Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways banquet, held at the elegant Crystal Gardens Banquet Center in Southgate, MI. The evening was hosted by track announcer Gary Lindahl. All the track champions received their championship jackets as ARCA President Ron Drager led the toast to the champions.

Flat Rock's ARCA Moran Chevrolet/Miller Lite Late Models saw second-generation driver Eric Lee claim his second Flat Rock Late Model crown in a row and his third over-all. Eric and his car owner, his father Steve, who also is a past Flat Rock Late Model champ, accepted the championship trophies and a check for $2000. 2007 champ Dennis Strickland, Ron Allen, Paul Pelletier, Steve Cronenwett Jr., Dick Barker, Stan Yee, Chris Benson, Joe Hawes and Dan Trosen Jr. rounded out the top 10 point men for 2008. Kevin Butzin was the Rookie of the Year, while Trosen Jr. notched Sportsmanship honors. Pat Moran of Moran Chevrolet presented the trophies and checks to the drivers.

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TOLEDO, OH: (12-10-09): As winter sweeps its way into the Southeastern Michigan-Northern Ohio area, track officials are busy putting the final elements in place for the 2010 racing schedules for Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways. 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, while Flat Rock jumps into action Saturday, April 24. The full schedules are slated to be released prior to the holidays.

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Toledo, Ohio. Quik Quiz, Vol 1, No.1 1] What was Leo Caldwell's nickname? 2] This accomplished racer won the last dirt race at Auto City? 3] List the car numbers associated with the 3 "Bingo" supermodifieds? 4] This driver drove the Rainbow 28 late model?

Having been a columnist since 1975, we have missed the writing for much of this last season, but We're Back!!!! The column is going to be the same it always was, not just about ARCA, Flat Rock or Toledo, but about all racing activity in the midwest.

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Colin "Butch" Giles, long time sponsor and car owner at Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway, passed away February 20 after a brief illness. For decades, Giles promoted his Giles Auto Body auto collision repair business by sponsoring race teams, race events and special awards to racers at Flat Rock and Toledo. On what would be his final day at the track in October 2009, Giles enjoyed possibly his most successful day at the track at Toledo Speedway's Glass City 200 when Dave Kuhlman won in a Giles Auto Body sponsored car and Ron Allen finished 2nd in a car owned and sponsored by Giles. Giles, 67, made his home in Livonia. He is survived by his sons Henry and Jeff.

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Condolences to the family of Steve Bunge on the death of his mother, Carol Bunge. Steve Bunge raced in the ARCA Late Model division for over 30 years at Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways and is a 3-time champion in the division at Flat Rock. He also operates the B&H Race Parts trailer at both tracks, as well as participating as an ARCA Racing Series official. Visitation for Carol Bunge is from noon to 8 p.m. Monday March 8 at Rupp Funeral Home in Monroe Michigan, with funeral services at 9 a.m. Tuesday March 9 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Ida Michigan.

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(3-22-10) - This is the last of our winter bulletins.  Flat Rock office will re-open April 7 (weather permitting). Please share this bulletin with those who do not use the computer! ...

TOLEDO OH (4-26-10) - Quik Quiz.  Vol 1,  No. 4.    1.}  Who were the racing Drolema brothers at Berlin Raceway? ...

(TOLEDO, Ohio - April 25, 2013) - Andrew Morrisey lives in Wisconsin, but that won’t stop the Badger state native from making the trip to Toledo Speedway for the Friday, May 10 Hollywood Casino 100 for the ARCA Glass City Gold Cup Series Late Models, the first event of 2013 for the class at the Glass City oval.  Second-generation driver Jason LaDuke has also filed his entry for the contest, which features the top outlaw Late Model drivers in the Midwest.

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(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - April 27, 2013) - It was a beautiful opening night for the 2013 race season at Flat Rock Speedway.  Dakota Carlson paid a surprise visit and scored the victory in the 50 lap ARCA Moran Chevrolet Late Model feature at the Jet’s Pizza season opener. Rob Moore notched the victory in the 25 lap ARCA Drive Train Specialists Street Stock feature, while Jeremy Vanderhoof was the winner of the 20 lap ARCA Parts Galore Figure 8 race.

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TOLEDO OH (3-31-08)--There's something about walking into Frenchtown Square Mall in Monroe and Westfield Franklin Park in Toledo at this time of year and seeing the freshly-painted, sharp-looking race cars on display in the concourse, signaling the fast-approaching racing seasons at Flat Rock Speedway and Toledo Speedway.

Well, maybe everyone doesn't get quite as excited as the rest of us, but fans, officials and race teams are getting ready to go as both mall shows this past weekend stirred the thoughts of burning rubber as ARCA's short tracks get ready to kick off their 2008 racing seasons. Healthy crowds visited the two venues this past weekend, while more than 75 drivers were seen roaming the malls, checking out the new paint schemes and bench racing with their fellow racers and teams as curious mall patrons checked out the cars that dotted the mall concourses.

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SOUTHGATE MI (5-15-08)--Eric Lee might've been right in his interview after last week's win at Flat Rock Speedway. He said they found something with these new tires. For the second consecutive week, Lee won the Super Late Model feature.

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FLAT ROCK, MI (6-4-08)--Flat Rock Speedway's biggest Late Model race of the season, the Moran Chevrolet 150, has now taken on an added flavor for the 2008 edition of the event. The Saturday, June 21 contest will now be known as the Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150. Yee, a hugely successful car owner for over 40 years, passed away May 18, just 2 days shy of his 76th birthday.

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SOUTHGATE MI (6-11-08)--There was two first time winners this weekend. Scott Apperson won his first Figure 8 feature and Chris Benson won his first late model race. ...

Flat Rock, MI (6-28-08)--  11:35 A.M.  Heavy rain overnight and another heavy rain at 11 a.m. this morning has forced the postponement of tonight’s racing program at Flat Rock Speedway.  The track received over 3 inches rain after midnight and coupled with another downpour this morning flooded the track, pit area and parking lot.
 
The Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150 for the ARCA Late Models has been rescheduled for Saturday, July 26.  Please check the website Monday morning for more details. ...

TO FLAT ROCK/TOLEDO RACE TEAMS,

Due to the continuing rise in fuel prices, our racing fuel will now be sold for $7 per gallon, effective July 1, 2008. 

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Flat Rock, Michigan—April 24, 2013:  Rain and wet grounds has forced the cancellation of today’s practice session at Flat Rock Speedway.  There will be no activity at all as the rain continues to fall.

Speedway officials have opted to open 1 hour earlier on Saturday, April 27 for the Jet’s Pizza Season Opening Night show. 

The pit area will now open at 12:30, practice begins at 2, time trials are set for 5:15 and racing begins at 7 p.m.

Race teams are reminded to get to the track early to get through technical inspection.  Race time is 7 p.m. sharp.

 

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Toledo Speedway's Sunday afternoon practice session has been rained out.  The practice will now be held on Tuesday, April 30.  The pit area will open at 3:30 and practice will be held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. ...

TOLEDO SPEEDWAY

No Friday night racing this week

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, MAY 18-19

MENARDS 200 PRESENTED BY FEDERATED CAR CARE

ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards Stock Car Series

Saturday:  Practice at 11 a.m., qualifying at 3, followed by Grogans Towne 50 lap feature for ARCA Truck Series

Sunday:  Gates open at 10 a.m., on-track autograph session at Noon, 200 lap race at 2 p.m.

Pits

$30 ARCA member for weekend; $100 for non-member for weekend; $80 Sunday only

Grandstands

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

Sunday:  Adults $25; children 6-12:  $3; Under 6 free with adult

FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY

Saturday, May 18—UAW Local 3000 Night and Scout Night!

ALL scouts in uniform admitted FREE (boys and girls); leaders in uniform also admitted FREE

MCR Dwarf Cars, ARCA 4 Cylinders, 250 lap Enduro, Boat Figure 8 race!

 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: 4 p.m.

Practice:  5

Front gates:  5

Time trials:  6

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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The Thursday night Placer's Car Club Classic Car Cruise-In car show at Toledo Speedway has been cancelled due to the weather.

The next car show is Thursday, July 5, with Bob Connelly performing.  Show time is 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.  Admission is free.

 

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 21, 2012) - Toledo Speedway will present its 2^nd open-wheel racing event of the season Friday evening, June 29 for the annual Hemelgarn Racing/Super Fitness United States Auto Club (USAC) double-header.  The 2012 edition of the event will feature the USAC Traxxas Silver Crown Cars and the USAC Mopar National Midget Series. 

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June 25, 2012

 

To:  Toledo Speedway ARCA Sportsman division teams

 

Effective with the Friday, July 13 ARCA Sportsman division race at Toledo Speedway, and for all future races, drivers will be required to have 2-way radio communication with a spotter located in the designated spotter area for the feature race. Drivers will not be allowed to be on the track in the feature event without the spotter in place with a working 2-way radio.

 

Ron Drager

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 26, 2012) - The wildly-popular Midwest Monster Truck Tour is preparing for their appearance for 1 night only, Friday, July 20 at Toledo Speedway!   Woodville Auto Finance has signed on as the title sponsor, with the Toledo Blade serving as the presenting sponsor for the night of family fun and entertainment!  A rain date of Saturday, July 21 has also been established.

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(June 29, 2012) - Santa Claus is readying his sleigh for the annual Christmas in July prize giveaways to be held at Toledo Speedway Friday, July 13 and Flat Rock Speedway Saturday, July 14.  Prize donations are being sought for both tracks as the Jolly Old Elf prepares for his visit to 2 of his favorite short tracks!

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 29, 2012) - Toledo Speedway’s ½ mile high-banked, lightning-fast paved oval is the site for leg number 4 of the 6-race ARCA Allegiant Late Model Gold Cup Series Friday evening, July 6.  Harold Fair Jr., winner of last Saturday’s Gold Cup race, the Diamond Racing Products Joy Fair Memorial 100 at Flat Rock Speedway, is primed and ready to make it 2 in a row.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio—July 6, 2012) - Despite temperatures nearing the 100 degree mark and a searing sun, Harold Fair Jr. grabbed the victory in Friday night’s ARCA Allegiant Late Model Gold Cup 100 lap feature event.   Dennis Whisman took the 25 lap Road Course race, on a course that used parts of the ¼ mile, ½ mile and pit road.  The heat kept the crowd down but a hearty group of fans showed for the night of racing at the Glass City oval.

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ARCA ALLEGIANT GLASS CITY GOLD CUP SERIES--JULY 28, 2012
MORAN CHEVROLET STAN YEE MEMORIAL 150-FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY
OFFICIAL PRE-ENTRY LIST--AS OF 7-23-12
Car No.	Driver/Hometown	Sponsor
O	Chad Guinn/Monroe, MI	PB Fabrication
5	Eric Lee/Macomb, MI	Lee Motorsports/Action Drywall/Applied Roofing/Arrow Uniform Rental/
		D & E Landscaping/Powertran Transformers/Whitney's Coll./Z-Contractors
6	Jim Bailey/Willis, MI	Bailey Motorsports
16	Claude Plante Jr./Chesterfield, MI	DTS Drive Train Specialists/RJS Safety Equipment/Van's Tire
19	Derek Wiley/Belleville, MI	Prestige Spa Covers/Wiley's Coyote Grill/Hard Hunters/VJ's Country Pantry
20	Dan Ford/Carleton, MI	Friendly Ford of Monroe
21	Steve Cronenwett Jr./Canton, MI	Giles Auto Body/Haul-ItTrailers.com
33	Stan Yee Jr./Roseville, MI	Diamond Racing Products/Arrow Uniform Rental/EELS/Yee's Collision
40	Nick Grodi/Oak Harbor, OH	Offshore Perfor. Ctr/TDC Co/Warpaint Graphics/Dick Crown/Interst. Batteries
40	Mike Luberda/AuGres, MI	Performance Engineering Race Engines
41	Brent Jack/Auburn, IN	Port City Racecars/Krieger Racing Engines/Hartman Auto Body
43	Todd Perkins/Toledo, OH	Nauti Turtle Bar/Jeff's Collision
44	Paul Pelletier/Trenton, MI	Duane's Roadrunner/ABC Plumb/Exotic Automation/Dusty's Collision
		Fraza Forklifts/Senneker Performance
51	Chris Benson/Newport, MI	Benson Motorsports
53	Joe Hawes/Brownstown, MI	Joe Hawes Racing Dodge
54	Steve Hawes/Brownstown, MI	Joe Hawes Racing Dodge
64	Jimmy Alvis/Chesterfield, MI	Johnson Metal Craft/M & M Fab/Big C's Collision
71	Harold Fair Jr./Milan, MI	Royal Truck and Trailer Sales
72	Brad Turner/Ida, MI	B & H Race Parts/Zorn's Service/Al Marks Signs/Freeze Frame Photos
86	Ron Allen/Lincoln Park, MI	Gonyea Auto Supply/Dillon Race Cars/Fastime Racing Engines/Parts
90	Dennis Strickland/Carleton, MI	Trenton Forging/Strategy One/Mich WiFi.com/Complete Battery Source
116	Jack Varney Jr./Mt. Morris, MI	Great Lakes Helicopter/Port City Racecars/Vohs Contractors/RJS Safety
		Equipment/Collins Heavyhaul/Krieger Engines/Boulevard Communications
550	Terry Bogusz/Shelby Twp, MI	Nicholas Gantner Foundation/The 550Fund.org/RJS Safety

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(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - July 24, 2012) - Current ARCA Allegiant Gold Cup Series point leader Dakota Carlson of Cedar Springs, MI has inked his entry for Saturday’s Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150 at Flat Rock Speedway.  As of noon Tuesday, 28 cars are entered for the race at the ¼ mile paved oval.

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