Toledo Speedway

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Flat Rock, MI:  (5-9-10)-- Trains and buses are the topic; no, it's not a transportation meeting of the local school or government---it's what's racing soon at Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways!

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Terri Adams-Sutherland, daughter of former Toledo Speedway owner Sonny Adams, passed away Friday May 7 at Mercy St. Anne Hospital in Toledo. Terri's brother Tommy Adams is an ARCA Truck Series driver and Toledo Speedway ARCA Sportsman division driver, and her nephew Landon Schuster is a Toledo Speedway ARCA Factory Stock driver. Terri also worked for her father as the office secretary at Toledo Speedway from 1984-1999. She is survived by her mother Mary; sons Craig and Cody Sutherland; sister Tammy (Mark) Schuster; brothers Tommy (Kim) Adams and Josh Adams; two grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Funeral services are at Sujkowski Funeral Home Northpointe on Monday May 10.

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The Toledo Speedway BMX track, under the operation of Brad Moore, is scheduled to open for practices on May 22 and May 24, with the first race of the season on May 26. In its first season of 2009, the track was ranked 10th of 135 by the organization which rates BMX tracks. For more information on the Toledo Speedway BMX track, please visit ToledoSpeedwayBMX.com, or click on the link on the Toledo Speedway page at arcaracing.com.

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(5-12-10) - With last weekend's cancellations, Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway have reset several of the promotional dates that were scheduled to take place.  They are as follows: ...

TOLEDO OH (5-12-10) - The excitement continues to build for Toledo Speedway's May 21/22/23 race weekend, highlighted by the Menards 200 presented by Federated Car Care for the superspeedway style stock cars of the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards. ...

THE PLACER'S CAR CLUB CLASSIC CAR SHOW FOR TONIGHT, THURSDAY, MAY 13 HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO THE WEATHER.  THE NEXT SHOW IS THURSDAY, MAY 20, WITH THE ENTERTAINMENT ALSO RESCHEDULED FOR NEXT THURSDAY....

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TOLEDO, OH  (5-14-10)--  Rookie driver Kyle DeLisle notched a big win in Friday night's 7-up 35 lap ARCA Sportsman feature race at Toledo Speedway.  Dennis Whisman made it 2 for 2 in the wild Figure 8 Main, while James Hazlett zipped to victory in the ARCA Factory Stock feature event.  The track hosted Scout Night on a cool and dry evening.

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Flat Rock, MI  (5-15-10)--  Allen Chevrolet-Cadillac Night at Flat Rock Speedway provided race fans with a great night of action.  Kevin Shirey took top honors in the Buckeye 305 Sprint Car event, while Chad Guinn and Rich Abel were victorious in the DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stock features.  Gary Cronenwett won his first-ever ARCA Figure 8 feature, and the duo of Dan Apperson and Dennis Whisman were the winners in the wild Figure 8 Train race.  John Allen and John Ogren from Allen Chevrolet greeted the winners in victory lane.

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A reminder that Autograph Night is this Saturday, May 22. Times are moved up ½ hour:

1:30 p.m.          Pits open
3 p.m.               Practice
4:30                  Time trials
6:15                  On-track autograph session
7 p.m.               Racing

The on-track Autograph Night promotion is a required participation event for all teams racing at Flat Rock Speedway Saturday night-in order to race, you will be required to be on the track for the autograph session (EIRI). In today's economic climate and entertainment market, it takes all of us to keep things going forward, so thanks in advance for your cooperation and participation. On behalf of the track, the fans and the sponsors, we appreciate your understanding how important this is.

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The I-275 exit at Will Carleton Road (exit 8) will be closed this week, according to MDOT officials.  This is the most direct exit to reach Flat Rock Speedway from I-275.

Carleton Rockwood Road (exit 5) is open, but the road is closed for a bridge replacement east of the freeway, which means no direct access to Telegraph Road.

Fans and race teams coming from the north that use I-275 should exit at Sibley Road and go west to Telegraph, then south on Telegraph to the speedway.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - 5-18-10) - Quik Quiz,   Vol 1.   N0. 5.   1.}  Who won the 1975 Double O championship at Mt Clemons, then retired as a driver to work at the track? ...

By Debi Domby
(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 20, 2010) - Gary Cronenwett won his first career Figure 8 feature. "Thats not the way to get my first win. I got in there too hard and hit Dennis (Whisman). I want to thank my family and sponsors." ...

(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 21, 2010) - An all-morning rain and the forecast for more of the same later in the day has cancelled Friday's racing card at Toledo Speedway.  The Qualite Sports Lighting Kid's Night promotion and the Buckeye 305 Sprint Cars will be rescheduled at a later date.  Those dates should be known by the end of next week.

Toledo's Menards 200 presented by Federated Car Care weekend for the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards is still on schedule as planned for Saturday and Sunday, May 22-23.

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Toledo Speedway, Thursday May 20, 2010
Nearly 100 classic cars were on hand for the weekly Placers Car Club Cruise-In held on the race track at Toledo Speedway. The weekly shows are sponsored by Toledo Speedway and the Toledo Speedway Bar & Grill.

The Toledo Speedway ¼ mile track is loaded with car owners, spectators and classic cars Thursday night.

Judy Nemire (below) and Jim Antagliata were among the attendees enjoying the show.

The next Placers Car Club Cruise-In at Toledo Speedway is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 27.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - May 22, 2010) - Mother Nature finally relented on the rain-makers of the past several weeks to allow Flat Rock Speedway's UAW Local 3000/Glass Unlimited Scout and Autograph Night to take place.  Race fans were treated to a host of goodies compliments of Flat Rock's ARCA Moran Chevrolet Late Model, DTS Drive Train Specialist Street Stocks and the ARCA Figure 8 race teams. ...

Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway have rescheduled a variety of promotions and the Buckeye 305 Sprint Car race that was lost to rain May 21.  The dates are as follows:

TOLEDO SPEEDWAY 

Kid's Night:  reset for Friday, June 18.  All kids to age 14 are admitted FREE and receive FREE hot dog, chips and drink, courtesy of Dr. Pepper/Snapple Group, Bar S Foods, Sherwood Foods and Seyfert's Chips.

Buckeye 305 Sprint Cars:  reset for Friday, August 6.  They will join the ARCA Sportsman, Figure 8's and Factory Stocks for a big 4 division race card. 

Racer's Reunions:  reset for Friday, August 27 at Toledo AND Saturday, August 28 at Flat Rock Speedway.    ...

TOLEDO, Ohio - May 25, 2010) - Race number 2 and 3 for the ARCA Allegiant Air Late Model Gold Cup Series are just weeks away, with Toledo Speedway the site of a 75 lap contest Friday, June 18 and Flat Rock Speedway hosting the prestigious Moran Chevrolet Stan Yee Memorial 150 Saturday, June 26.  The Gold Cup Series consists of 5 events between the 2 tracks.  ...

TOLEDO, Ohio - May 26, 2010) - Toledo Speedway's annual All American Coach/Qualite Sports Lighting "Fastest Short Track Show in the World" featuring the open-wheel doubleheader of the Midwest Super Modified (MSA)Oswego Winged Challenge Series and the Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper (AVBBSS) Super Sprint Cars is set for Friday, June 11. 

The event marks the initial Toledo appearance of the combined MSA/Oswego Super Modified group, although many of the drivers have competed at Toledo in the past at the ISMA and MSA events held at the speedway.

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By Debi Domby
(5-28-10) - Ricky Kargel missed opening night but made his first race of the year count by taking the victory. It is his, third career win in the Super Late Models. "It was a good race. I want to thank my family and crew and sponsors for all the help," said the driver of the #18. ...

(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 28, 2010) - Great weather brought out a big crowd to Toledo Speedway Friday evening for the Burge Wrecking Night of Destruction.  Dave Arnold Sr., in his first action in a bus, took the win in the wreck-filled School Bus Figure 8 main event. 

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(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - May 29, 2010) - Canton, MI resident Paul Hahn returned to his roots and captured the 100 lap ARCA Truck race Saturday night at Flat Rock Speedway.  Jeff Maran scored a convincing win in the 250 lap Enduro race and Brad Turner grabbed the ARCA 4 Cylinder main event.  The Kid's Night crowd enjoyed a great fireworks display at the conclusion of the evening. ...

(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 1, 2010) - Toledo Speedway and Flat Rock Speedway have several announcements for racing events taking place this weekend.

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Toledo Speedway - Friday, June 4, 2010

Wendy's Family Night and Autograph Night

A reminder to the Sportsman, Figure 8, Factory Stock, and 4 Cylinders regarding Autograph Night this Friday: Qualifying will start at 6:15 SHARP. All other times remain the same.

Pits: 3:30 p.m.; Practice: 5; Time trials: 6:15; Autograph session: 7; Racing: 7:30.

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Flat Rock Speedway - Saturday, June 5, 2010

Fasten Right Roofing Family Night - NOTE TIME CHANGES

In an effort to save everyone a little time, we will open 30 minutes later on Saturday, June 5. PLEASE BE SURE TO SHARE THIS WITH EVERYONE.

Pits: 2:30 p.m.; Practice: 4; Time trials: 5:30; Racing: 7.

In the driver's meeting this week, we will discuss changing our pit and practice times for the remainder of the season. You will still receive the same amount of prep and practice time prior to qualifying. 

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Cicconi, Shullick Lead Super Mod Entries; Track Holder Blonde Entered for Super Sprints; Plus Entry Lists
(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 3, 2010) - Second-generation drivers "Liquid" Lou Cicconi Jr. , Dave "Shoe 2" Shullick Jr. and Toledo track record holder Jason Blonde lead the pre-entry lists for Toledo Speedway's annual All American Coach/Qualite Sports Lighting "Fastest Short Track Show in the World" featuring the open-wheel doubleheader of the Midwest Super Modified (MSA)Oswego Winged Challenge Series and the Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper (AVBBSS) Super Sprint Cars, set for Friday, June 11.  ...

TOLEDO, OH  (6-4-10) --  A great effort by the Toledo Speedway race teams kept the Wendy's Family Night and Autograph Night a happening for the fans that enjoyed meeting their favorite drivers and Wendy herself!  Jim Froling, Dennis Whisman, Cory McCaughey and Mike Marlow captured the feature race wins Friday evening.  They were greeted by Wendy in the Sunny D Winner's Circle.

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FLAT ROCK , MI: (6-5-10):   Flat Rock Speedway fans got wet again Saturday evening, as rain set in just after 1 heat race was completed.  The Fasten Right Roofing Family Night fell victim to the elements, putting the end to racing for the third time already this season.

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SPONSOR A LAP!  BECOME A LAP MONEY SPONSOR FOR TWO UPCOMING RACES AT FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY AND FOR THE JULY 30 ARCA SPORTSMAN RACE AT TOLEDO SPEEDWAY! ...

TOLEDO, OH (6-3-10):  Canadian Mike Lichty is the latest entry for Toledo Speedway's annual All American Coach/Qualite Sports Lighting "Fastest Short Track Show in the World" featuring the open-wheel doubleheader of the Midwest Super Modified (MSA)Oswego Winged Challenge Series and the Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper (AVBBSS) Super Sprint Cars, set for Friday, June 11.  ...

(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - June 9, 2010):  The newly-created ticket fundraiser for non-profit groups for Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways has kicked off this season, with a pair of area church youth groups netting nearly $1000 total for their efforts. ...

(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 11, 2010) - As of 1:45 p.m., the "Fastest Short Track Show in the World," set for tonight at Toledo Speedway, is on! 

The area has been dry for nearly two hours and cars are parked in the pit area, readying for the practice session which will begin at 3 p.m. The radar shows no rain at this time in the track area, so we are full steam ahead!

Practice is scheduled for 3 p.m., with time trials at 5 p.m. The show begins at 7:30 p.m.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 11, 2010) - The 2010 edition of the All American Coach/Qualite Sports Lighting Fastest Short Track Show in the World at Toledo Speedway once again lived up to its billing.  An unbelievable run by Derek Snyder in time trials lowered the track mark to 12:656 for the Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper Super Sprints, while Charlie Schultz got into the 12 second bracket for the MSA/Oswego Winged Super Modifieds with a lap of 12:999.  But the loudest ovation of the night went to Tim Ice, the 2-time Toledo Late Model champ, as Ice scored his first-ever Super Modified victory Friday night.  Jason Blonde took the Sprint car main.  The evening included a 1 hour, 45 minute rain delay that began during the first heat race of the night.

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