Toledo Speedway

(Flat Rock, Michigan--April 23, 2011):  Sunshine and blue skies greeted race teams for the first of two pre-season practice sessions prior to the April 30 7-Up Season opener. 

Over 60 cars took laps on the 1/4 mile oval and Figure 8 track during the day, which started with a damp track and standing water in the track infield. 

A Wedesday, April 27 practice is slated from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.  The pit area will open at 4 p.m.

Opening day will see the ARCA Moran Chevrolet Late Models, Parts Galore Figure 8's and DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stocks in action Saturday, April 30.  The pit area will open at 1:30, practice begins at 3, time trials are at 5 and racing begins at 7 p.m.  The front gates will open at 3 p.m.

Sunday, May 1 is the date for the Flat Rock Historical Society Flea Market at the track from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Admission is free.  For table rental information, please call 734-782-5220.

 

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Salem, Indiana (Saturday, April 23^rd, 2011): Brian Campbell made history at Toledo Speedway in Toledo, Ohio on Saturday, April 23^rd as the Wyoming, Michigan veteran took the lead from 14-year-old Erik Jones on lap 18 and from there, Campbell would fend off challenges from Jones and then a late charge from another veteran, Eddie Hoffman, and in the end, Campbell would steer his McGunegill Engine Performance Ford into victory lane after winning the VR-12/Easter Bunny 100 Presented by JEGS.com, the inaugural race for the JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour Presented by GM Performance Parts.  

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(Toledo, Ohio-April 22, 2011):  The Friday practice session for the JEGS'S/CRA All Star Crate Late Model Series presented by GM Performance Parts at Toledo Speedway has been cancelled due to rain. 

The Saturday, April 23 event has the VR-12/Easter Bunny 100 lap feature race and events for the USA Modifieds will go as planned.  Practice will now start at 11 a.m., time trials go at 4 and racing begins at 6 p.m.

Don't forget--The Easter Bunny will be at Toledo Speedway Saturday, and all children to age 12 will be admitted FREE!  An Easter Egg hunt for the young ones and a nickel/penny goldrush for the older kids will take place at 5 p.m.

Union members can show their ID card at the ticket windows and receive a $5 discount on a full price admission ticket.

Saturday's schedule has practice at 12:30, time trials at 4 and racing at 6 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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(Toledo, Ohio—April 20, 2011):  Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway race teams will be vying for several contingency award programs during the 2011 racing season.  New to the mix this season is the Sunoco Race Fuels bonus program.  Five Star RaceCar Bodies, Penske Shocks, Allegiant Air and AR Bodies have all renewed their award programs with the two-ARCA sanctioned short tracks. ...

(Flat Rock, Michigan- April 17, 2011):  Flat Rock Speedway will open its gates for the 58^th consecutive season Saturday, April 30 for the 7 Up Season opener.  The ¼ mile paved oval and Figure 8 track will feature its Saturday night race cards through September 17.

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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 - 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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A sentence in the rear spoiler portion of the 2011 ARCA Late Model rules was inadvertantly left out of the 2011 rule book.  THIS IS NOT A CHANGE FROM LAST YEAR---it was simply left out.

 

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Jim Ruttman, the brother of former ARCA and NASCAR driver Joe Ruttman and Indy 500 winner Troy Ruttman, passed away at his Florida home this week.  Jim, a former Michigan resident, competed in the ARCA Mini Stock division in the 1970's at Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways. 

Services are private. 

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - April 5, 2011) - The 2011 racing season is just days away, with any good fortune from Mother Nature!  The immensely-popular School Bus Figure 8 races already have begun to create excitement, as bus sponsorship for the 4 events is filling up quickly, before the gates open for the new year.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - April 5, 2011) - A reminder to Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway race teams that the pad rentals are due by April 10. The discount goes away after April 10. At the very least, please contact Scott at 419-727-1100. Any pad not renewed will be re-assigned. Please do not assume that we know you are racing and will be at the track.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - April 1, 2011) - The Placers Car Club will return to Toledo Speedway for the third consecutive season for their Thursday classic car "cruise-ins", with the first show set for Thursday, May 5.

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