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Toledo Speedway Public Flea Market and Racer's Flea Market
The Toledo Speedway Public Flea Market and Racer's Flea Market is on Saturday, October 17, 2009, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.
...Steve Sauve Goes for Record 4th Glass City 200 Win
TOLEDO, OH: (9-17-09): There are only two-3 time winners of the prestigious Glass City 200 events in the 20 year history of the season-ending classic at Toledo Speedway. And there is only 1 driver that has won the Late Model invitational race 3 times in a row! And that man is Steve Sauve of Saginaw, MI, who will go for an unprecedented 4th Glass City title Saturday, October 3 at the 21st running of the Glass City 200 Late Model invitational presented by AP Motorsports.
...Wendy's night of Destruction Lives up to it's Billing at Toledo
TOLEDO, OH: (9-18-09): The beautiful weather conditions of the past 2 weeks held up at Toledo Speedway Friday evening for the Wendy's Hamburgers Night of Destruction. And the huge crowd that made the trip to the Glass City track was treated to a great night of fun and excitement, capped off by the hard-hitting, slam-bang School Bus Figure 8 race. Troy Herrmann captured the main event. Wendy greeted the fans and was busy with giveaways and entertaining the crowd with track announcer Gary Lindahl the entire night.
...September 18 Photo Gallery
TOLEDO, Ohio (September 18, 2009)--A Photo gallery from this weekend's racing action at Toledo Speedway is available by clicking here.
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...Hantz Goes for Elusive Glass City 200 Win
TOLEDO, OH: (9-17-09): He's 4 for 4 at Toledo Speedway this season and has his sights set on the big prize that's not in his trophy case. Pleasant Lake, IN driver Scott Hantz has officially entered the Saturday, October 3 21st running of the Glass City 200 Late Model invitational presented by AP Motorsports.
...Landis, Belott Join Glass City 200 Entries
SYLVANIA-JACKMAN AUTO CREDIT CENTER OF FRANKLIN PARK TO SPONSOR PRE-RACE PARTY
TOLEDO, OH: (9-17-09): 2006 race winner Jack Landis and Mt. Morris, MI driver Johnny Belott are the lastest entries for the 21st running of the Glass City 200 Late Model invitational presented by AP Motorsports, set for Saturday, October 3 at Toledo Speedway. The track has also announced that Sylvania-Jackman Auto Credit Center of Franklin Park has signed on to sponsor Friday's pre-race party at the Speedway Bar and Grille.
...$1,000 in Driven Women Scholarships Available
TOLEDO, Ohio (September 28, 2009)--The deadline for submitting the Driven Women Scholarship application is extended to October 10, 2009. Two scholarships in the amount of $500 each will be awarded at the November 6 Flat Rock/Toledo Speedway Championship Awards Banquet.
...ARCA Factory Stocks Added to Glass City 200 Weekend
TOLEDO, OH: (9-25-09): Track officials have announced that the ARCA Speedway Tire and Auto Factory Stock class will be added to the Glass City 200 weekend presented by AP Motorsports. The addition of the division for the Saturday, October 3 event will see practice, qualifying and feature races for the group, with all their action on the ¼ mile paved oval.
...From Toledo to Nascarland and Back: Jerry Cook Returns to Compete in Glass City 200
TOLEDO, OH: (9-17-09): For Jerry Cook, returning home is special. To come home and be able race in the 21st running of the Glass City 200 Late Model invitational presented by AP Motorsports Saturday, October 3 at Toledo Speedway just makes the trip all that more great. Cook will pilot the #06 car owned by Gary and Sheila Slocum at the ½ mile paved oval next weekend.
...DuPuis Closes Flat Rock Season with Win: Maran Enduro Champ
Gold Cup Champ Root, Champ Kuhlman Set for Glass City 200 Saturday Night
TOLEDO, OH: (9-28-09): Recently-crowned ARCA Hantz Group/Allegiant Air Gold Cup champ Mike Root and 2-time track champion Dave Kuhlman have registered entries for Saturday's 21st running of the Glass City 200 Late Model invitational presented by AP Motorsports at Toledo Speedway.
...DTS Adds $500 in Contingency Awards for Glass City 200
TOLEDO, OH: (9-29-09): Drive Train Specialists (DTS) of Warren, MI has bolstered their involvement with this Saturday's Glass City 200 Late Model invitational presented by AP Motorsports at Toledo Speedway by adding an extra $500 in certificates to their already-posted $300 in awards. DTS also is the sponsor of the last-chance race for the 21st running of the 200 lap classic at the ½ mile paved oval.
...Toledo Speedway Glass City 200 Presented by AP Motorsports Weather Update
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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Practice Times Fast for Glass City 200 Presented by AP Motorsports
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 21st 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.
Kuhlman Beats Rain and Field to win Glass City 200 presented by AP Motorsports
TOLEDO, OH: (10-3-09): A hearty, good-sized crowd braved the cold and several rain delays at Toledo Speedway Saturday night for the 21st running of the Glass City 200 Late Model invitational presented by AP Motorsports. Veteran Dave Kuhlman claimed the huge victory after years of frustration in this race, which featured outstanding racing action and a pair of sensational long green flag runs.
...Thursday's Car Show Cancelled
Flat Rock/Toledo Speedway Banquet
The deadline is October 24, 2009. Call 419-727-1100 for more information. To download a Banquet Form, click here.
...Toledo Enduro Cancelled; Flea Markets to go as Planned This Saturday
TOLEDO, OH: (10-13-09): Due to the lack of pre-entries, Saturday's 100 lap Enduro race at Toledo Speedway has been cancelled. The event was scheduled to be a road-course style of event, using portions of the ½ mile, ¼ mile and pit road.
...Condolences
TOLEDO, Ohio (October 13, 2009)--Condolences to the family of ARCA Member Dennis Michael Randall, of Erie, Michigan. For more information, please click here: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/toledoblade/obituary.aspx?n=dennis-michael-randall&pid=134286783
...Flat Rock/Toledo Speedway Racers Maintain Busy "Off" Season
TOLEDO, Ohio (October 15, 2009)-Flat Rock Speedway Figure 8 Division Driver Jerry Lee went bear hunting on September 29, 2009, in Sogola, Mich., where he shot a 227 lb bear, pictured here.
...Andrew Hagen Wraps Up Successful First Season of Oval Racing with Brad Keselowski Racing
Trackside Tidbits, by Debi Domby
A look back at the Glass City 200:After 10 years of trying to win Toledo Speedway's Glass City 200, Dave Kuhlman finally triumphed. Kuhlman retook the lead on lap 177 when then leader Scott Hantz pitted.
...Learn how to Line Dance at the Toledo Speedway Bar and Grill
Toledo Speedway, ARCA, A Life-Long Investment for Brian Keselowski
Flat Rock/Toledo Speedway Update
Toledo, Ohio (October 23, 2009)--BANQUET: Ticket deadline is tomorrow, Saturday, Oct. 24. Please put in mail today! We need to have a count into the banquet hall by Monday at 5 p.m. Banquet is Friday, November 6 at Crystal Gardens in Southgate, MI.
...2010 ARCA Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway Rule Changes
(Late Models revised 1-8-10)
TO ALL DIVISIONS: In 2010, we will put a major emphasis on decibel limits. The rule is the same, but it will be enforced. We have been lax with this program, but a major emphasis will be applied to this rule in 2010. You will have 1 week to fix your problem; if you are still loud, you will start scratch in all events. If you are still loud on your third time you are at the track, you will not be allowed to compete. THIS APPLIES TO ALL CARS IN ALL DIVISIONS AT BOTH TRACKS. This was a topic at the recent MSPA (Michigan Speedway Promoters Association) meeting.
...Flat Rock, Toledo Champions Honored
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.
...ASA North, ARCA Late Model Gold Cup to Open Toledo April 17
TOLEDO, OHIO (November 19, 2009)--Toledo Speedway will open its 2010 racing season with a Late Model doubleheader Saturday, April 17, featuring the ASA North Late Models and the ARCA Gold Cup Late Models. Ron Varney, President of ASA Late Models, will serve as the promoter of the event. The rain date is Sunday afternoon, April 18.
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