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2021 FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO SPEEDWAY SCHEDULES READY
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January 15, 2021: Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways continue to prepare for the 2021 racing season, with the next step now ready-the release of the full schedule of events at each track.
The printable version of the schedules...
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ARCA EXTENDS SANCTIONING AGREEMENT FOR 2021 WITH CRA, Midwest Tour
TEMPERANCE, MI—Officials from ARCA, the Champion Racing Association (CRA) and the ARCA Midwest Tour (AMT) have confirmed the extension of the organizations’ sanctioning relationship for 2021.
Both CRA and the Midwest Tour...
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REMEMBERING TODD GIBSON
Darrell Wayne "Todd" Gibson, renowned open wheel race driver and chassis building innovator, passed away December 1 at his residence in Richwood, Ohio at the age of 83.
Gibson began his driving career at age 16 and drove...
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
From the staff of Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!...
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FLAT ROCK/TOLEDO SPEEDWAY NEWS/NOTES—DECEMBER 22, 2020
We hope that you, your family and friends are safe and healthy as we near the Christmas holiday and New Year. We hope that with the arrival of the vaccines that things can return to “normal” in the coming months.
We have a...
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A LOOK BACK---TOLEDO SPEEDWAY
In 1976 and again in 1977, ARCA founder and Flat Rock/Toledo promoter John Marcum staged the "Race Against Cancer" at Toledo Speedway.
The events took place while NASCAR's top drivers were in the area for the events at...
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REMEMBERING DEMPSEY APPERSON (updated 12-10-20)
Dempsey Apperson, a fixture at Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways, first as an ARCA Figure 8 driver and then as a car owner, passed away Friday, December 4 at the age of 76.
Visitation will take place at the Rupp Funeral Home in...
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ARCA Menards Series 2021 Schedule Features 20 Races at 19 Tracks
Season's First Short Track Race Set for Toledo Speedway on May 22
The ARCA Menards Series has finalized its 2021 schedule, which opens on Saturday, February 13 at DAYTONA International Speedway and concludes at Kansas...
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!
A Happy Thanksgiving to you, your family and friends. Please stay safe, stay healthy, enjoy this day and give thanks..........
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ARCA Menards Series Returns to Toledo Speedway in 2021
Another piece of the 2021 ARCA Menards Series schedule puzzle has been put into place. The series, based just north of Toledo in Temperance, Michigan, will run a 200-lapper at Toledo Speedway on Saturday, May 22. It will be...
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FLAT ROCK/TOLEDO SPEEDWAY NEWS/NOTES—NOVEMBER 19, 2020
First and foremost, we hope this note finds you, your family and friends safe and healthy. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continues its grip on everyone and every facet of our lives nation-wide. Despite this crisis, we will...
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FLAT ROCK AND TOLEDO SPEEDWAY GIFTS AVAILABLE!
Looking for that perfect gift for the racer on your list??? Santa Claus has Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway goodies that can fill those stockings now! Choose from Flat Rock Season tickets, $25 gift cards (redeemable at either...
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VETERANS DAY
To all our servicemen and women who have served our country, we say THANK YOU! Thank a veteran on this special day….and every day.
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REMEMBERING STEVE CLARKE
Steve Clarke, former ARCA Figure-8 driver at Toledo Speedway and son of long-time ARCA Marketing Director Jim Clarke, died November 6th, 2020 at the age of 64.
Steve worked as an auto mechanic at various auto repair...
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Steve worked as an auto mechanic at various auto repair...
2021 PLANS BEGIN FOR FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO
October 20, 2020: The staff and management of both tracks would like to send out a big “THANK YOU” to our sponsors, fans, race teams and officials as we struggled through this virus pandemic for the 2020 season.
Flat Rock...
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TOLEDO’S ROLLIE BEALE CLASSIC CANCELLED BY RAIN
Sunday, October 4, 9:30 a.m.: With rain falling and more rain on the way, Toledo Speedway’s Hemelgarn/Super Fitness Rollie Beale Classic for Sunday afternoon has been cancelled. The event will not be rescheduled.
All...
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PIERCE EYES 100TH USAC SILVER CROWN START AT TOLEDO
Toledo, Ohio (October 2, 2020)………Aaron Pierce aims to become the 19th driver to reach 100 starts with the USAC Silver Crown Champ Car Series this Sunday afternoon, October 4, in the Hemelgarn Racing/Super Fitness Rollie Beale...
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ROLLIE BEALE CLASSIC RACE PREVIEW
By: Richie Murray – USAC Media
Toledo, Ohio (September 29, 2020)………All three previous USAC Silver Crown Champ Car Series winners at Ohio’s Toledo Speedway – Jerry Coons Jr., Kody Swanson and Bobby Santos – are entered for...
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31ST ANNUAL BIKERS OF NW OHIO TOY RUN CANCELLED
Toledo, Ohio—September 28, 2020: The 31st Annual Bikers of Northwest Ohio Toy Run, which benefits the Harbor Children’s Services, has been cancelled. The event was scheduled to be hosted by Toledo Speedway Sunday, November...
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HEMELGARN RACING IN ELITE COMPANY WITH SILVER CROWN SUCCESS
By: Richie Murray – USAC Media
Toledo, Ohio (September 24, 2020)………In the early 1970s, the USAC National Championship (now IndyCar) remained pretty much hand-in-hand with the dirt tracks. Once the dirt was removed from the...
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TOLEDO SPEEDWAY INFORMATION (9-22-20) ARCA LATE MODEL SPORTSMAN, FIGURE 8, FACTORY STOCKS, STREET STOCKS
All 4 of these classes will run with the USAC Silver Crown race Sunday afternoon, October 4 at Toledo Speedway. Here is some information to get us going as we lead up to the event, including the open practice day Sunday,...
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KODY SWANSON LEADS SILVER CROWN TEAMS TO TOLEDO; HEMELGARN DRIVER GRANT POINT LEADER
Toledo, OH—September 22, 2020: Defending race winner Kody Swanson is one of the early favorites as the USAC Silver Crown Series heads to Toledo Speedway Sunday afternoon, October 4 for the Hemelgarn/Super Fitness Rollie...
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NEEDLES-HOCEVAR-HETTINGER CAPTURE GLASS CITY WINS
Toledo, Ohio—September 19, 2020: Carson Hocevar, Steve Needles and Katelyn Hettinger scored the big feature wins in Saturday night’s 32nd running of the Central Transport Glass City 200 presented by Moran Chevrolet and DTS...
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Victory Custom Trailers CRA Junior Late Models Back in Action at Toledo Saturday
Salem, Indiana (September 17, 2020): The Victory Custom Trailers CRA Junior Late Models will continue their 2020 season with their fourth event of the season, this Saturday at Toledo Speedway, located in Toledo, Ohio as part...
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GLASS CITY 200 TICKETS ALSO AVAILABLE RACE DAY AT THE TRACK
Toledo, Ohio—September 16, 2020: Tickets will be available at the track on race day for Saturday’s 32nd running of the Central Transport Glass City 200 presented by DTS Drive Train Specialists and Moran Chevrolet at Toledo...
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PAST WINNERS ENTER CENTRAL TRANSPORT GLASS CITY 200
Toledo, Ohio—September 15, 2020: Past race winners, including 2019 Outlaw Late Model victor Cayden Lapcevich have filed entries the 32nd running of the Central Transport Glass City 200 presented by DTS Drive Train Specialists...
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Sam Mayer Takes Third ARCA Win of 2020 at Toledo Speedway
Sam Mayer was not a fan of Toledo Speedway before June.
Now he may be ready to call it his new home.
The 17-year-old from Franklin, Wisconsin, posted a near perfect day Saturday en route to winning the Royal Truck &...
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ARCA Menards Series at a Glance
New Era Continues Rich History of ARCA Menards Series, Adds in ARCA Menards Series East and West
The ARCA Menards Series entered 2020 on the precipice of a new era: The merger of three of the longest running stock car...
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