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FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO GOLD CUP ENTRIES GO OUT; RACE #1 AT FLAT ROCK JUNE 25
Flat Rock, Michigan—May 31, 2011: Entries have been mailed out for the 2011 ARCA Late Model Allegiant Air Glass City Gold Cup Series, a mixture of 5 races between Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways. The 2 tracks are just 30 miles apart, just a short drive down I-75. Grand Rapids, MI driver Mike Root is the 2-time defending champ of the series.
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School Buses Highlight Toledo’s Burge Wrecking Night Of Destruction
(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.
...FLAT ROCK ACTION WASHED OUT; FIREWORKS RE-SET FOR JUNE 4 PROGRAM
Flat Rock, Michigan—May 28, 2011: Saturday night’s Flat Rock Speedway race card was a victim of rain, as the elements fell during the running of the scheduled 100 lap ARCA Truck Series event. The red flag was displayed at lap 38, and the rains continued, forcing the cancellation of the event.
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Toledo Prepares For 3 Open-Wheel Shows; All American Coach “Fastest Short Track Show In World” June
(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 27, 2011) - While Toledo Speedway features stock car racing for a majority of their dates each season, the track prides itself on the variety of events it offers to race fans. The open-wheel shows are some of the most popular on the calendar, and the Glass City oval has 3 events slated in the next few weeks.
...TIM STEWART, SON OF CHAPLAIN JERRY STEWART, PASSES AWAY
Toledo, Ohio--May 25, 2011: Tim Stewart, the son of Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway track chaplain Jerry Stewart, passed away today, Wednesday, May 25. He was 43 years old.
Tim suffered a massive heart attack last Thursday. He was transported to Toledo Hospital where he remained until he passed away. The family wishes to express their thanks to everyone for the prayers and support over the past few days.
The family will receive friends beginning at Noon Saturday, May 28 at the First Baptist Church, 4827 N. Holland-Sylvania Road. A memorial service will follow at 12:30 p.m. A luncheon will take place after the service. Messages may reach the family at www.NewcomerToledo.com. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
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Strickland, Turner 2 For 2 At Flat Rock; Stadniczuk Claims First Win, Then Rain Again
(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - May 21, 2011) - A nice crowd ventured to Flat Rock Speedway Saturday night for the UAW Local 3000/Stanford-Allen Chevrolet Cadillac Autograph and Scout Night. With the rain once again in the area, the program was stopped with the Street Stock B Main and the Figure 8 feature remaining. Both of those events will be added to the June 4 race card. The track also honored former drivers and personnel at its annual Racer’s Reunion. A total of 14 races were completed, which is a complete event.
...Kids Rule Toledo
(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 20, 2011) - The skies turned blue, the sun came out and hundreds of kids jammed Toledo Speedway for the Wendy’s/Kickin’ Mule Car Wash Kids Night. All kids to age 14 were admitted free and received a free hot dog, chips and a drink, courtesy of Sherwood Foods, Seyfert Snacks and the Dr. Pepper/Snapple Group. The Valvoline Instant Oil Change Centers provided free T-shirts to the kids to color upon their arrival to the speedway.
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Buckeye 305 Sprint Cars To Return To Toledo June 10
(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 19, 2011) - Toledo Speedway management and the Buckeye 305 Sprint Cars have agreed on a return date for the Winged machines due to the May 13 rain-out. The open-wheel group will return to the Glass City oval for the Friday night, June 10 race card.
...Placer Car Club Car Cruise Cancelled
Toledo Speedway Opens Gates for Kids Night
Toledo, OH – The Valvoline Instant Oil Change Summer Racing Series continues with Kids Night on Friday, May 20 at Toledo Speedway. Kids will receive a free Valvoline Instant Oil Change t-shirt (while supplies last), which they can color with special markers at design stations throughout the night.
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Figure 8 Train Races Ready To Roll
(Toledo, Ohio - May 17, 2011) - 2 cars chained together…the front one has the engine, the back one has the brakes! It’s Figure 8 Train racing at Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways. The 2011 Train races are ready to go, starting with the Friday night, May 27 event at Toledo Speedway.
...FLAT ROCK SHOW CANCELLED
Flat Rock, Michigan--May 14, 2011: Due to rains and the forecast of more of the same for much of the day, Flat Rock Speedway's UAW Local 3000 Autograph Night program has been cancelled.
"With the continued rainy weather, the lousy forecast for the entire weekend and taking into account the price of fuel for our race teams and fans, we have decided to cancel our May 14 show," noted Ron Drager, promoter of the track. "Many of our fellow promoters also have pulled the plug early..it's been a tough start to the season for everyone."
All UAW Local 3000 tickets dated for May 14 will now be honored Saturday, May 21. The Autograph Night will now be combined with Scout Night next Saturday. The pit gates will open at 2, practice is at 3:30, time trials are at 5, the on-track autograph session is at 6:15 and racing begins at 7 p.m.
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