Toledo Speedway News
Through the Years: The Glass City 200
1968: ARCA President John Marcum's idea was brought to life with the first Glass City 200 at Toledo Speedway. And the winner? None other than Pontiac, Michigan veteran and multi-time track champion Joy Fair, who defeated a stellar field of cars from throughout the Midwest to begin what is now a historic, tradition-filled event.....
...Campbell Drives to Victory in Miller Lite Glass City 200
TOLEDO OH (9-23-07)--Brian Campbell drove to victory in the 19th running of the Miller Lite Glass City 200 presented by National City Bank and Allegiant Air Saturday night at Toledo Speedway. Campbell, of Jenison, Michigan, led the final 76 circuits around the Toledo half-mile oval to earn his first career Glass City 200 victory in front of a large and enthusiastic crowd on a perfect night of weather. Steve Sauve finished second, with Brent Jack third, John Doering Jr. fourth and Dave Kuhlman fifth.
...Three-Time King Sauve, Top Threat Kuhlman Ink Glass City 200 Entries
TOLEDO OH (9-12-07)--3-time race winner Steve Sauve will shoot for an unprecedented 4th victory in the Saturday, September 22 Miller Lite Glass City 200 presented by National City Bank and Allegiant Air at Toledo Speedway. The Saginaw, MI native made history by winning 3 Glass City events in a row in 2002, 2003 and 2004. The only other driver to win 3 of these crowns is the legendary short-track ace Bob Senneker, who took the Glass City 200 titles in 1970, 1971 and 1977.
...Four-Time Toledo Winner Fair Jr., Enters Glass City 200
TOLEDO OH (9-17-07)--The hottest driver at Toledo in Late Model competition this year, Harold Fair Jr. , has filed his entry for this Saturday's September 22 Miller Lite Glass City 200 presented by National City Bank and Allegiant Air at Toledo Speedway.
...Defending Champ Jack Landis, Midwest Hot Shoe Joe Bush Enter Glass City 200
TOLEDO OH (9-11-07)--Edgerton,Ohio native and 2006 winner Jack Landis is among the latest entries for the prestigious Miller Lite Glass City 200 Late Model invitational, presented by National City Bank and Allegiant Air, set for Saturday, September 22 at Toledo Speedway. Landis joins a flurry of entries that include Midwest star Joe Bush, Brent Jack, Jake Francis, Steve Cronenwett, Ron Allen and veteran Roger Blackstock as the 200 lap classic nears.
...Countdown to the Glass City; ARCA Late Model Champs Among Most Recent Entrants
Simko Returns to Toledo's Glass City 200 Saturday; 40 Entries
Bikers Provide Early Christmas for Area Kids
TOLEDO OH (10-29-07)--Santa Claus will lead a motorcade of several hundred "biker-elves" to deliver gifts to children on Sunday, November 4, 2007. Registration for the 18th annual Toy Run will begin at 9:30 A.M. at Signature Harley Davidson, Perrysburg, for bikers donating a monetary gift or new toy.
...Toledo Speedway Lighting Upgrade Planned
TOLEDO OH (1-14-08)--Toledo Speedway's .5-mile paved oval is slated for a lighting upgrade to the Qualite Sports-Lighting Systems, Inc. set-up at the track, which has been in place since the start of the 2006 season. Track management entered into an agreement with Qualite as a test program for the super-speedway style lighting system in turns 1 and 2, the backstretch and turns 3 and 4 just 2 years ago. Qualite officials are now prepared to install an upgrade to the system as they look to improve this part of their product line.
...Fair Jr. among four former Glass City 200 winners entered in the Silver Anniversary event
(TOLEDO, Ohio – Sept. 27, 2013) – Harold Fair Jr. knows what it takes to win the Glass City 200. The southeast Michigan resident won the event in 2008 and 2010.
...VanDoorn - fastest in Friday's practice - focused on Glass City 200 at Toledo Speedway
F-8 Racer Milt Roop Passes
Milton V. "Milt" Roop, 71, of Holland Ohio, died Tuesday Jan. 1 at his home.
...Hantz leads Great Lakes Helicopter Glass City 200 at the halfway point of the race
Strickland wins Glass City 200
(TOLEDO, Ohio – Sept. 28, 2013) – Dennis Strickland has added his name to the prestigious list of Glass City 200 race winners.
Strickland, from Carleton, Michigan, survived Saturday’s Great Lakes Helicopter Glass City 200, taking the lead with 23 laps to go and slowly building his lead over the final few laps, holding off Scott Hantz and Terry Senneker to take the checkered flag.
Strickland has won three Toledo Speedway late model track championships and one Flat Rock Speedway track championship, but Saturday’s Glass City 200 win was the biggest of his career. It was the silver anniversary of the race, which annually attracts some of the best late model drivers from throughout the Midwest.
...Annual Safety Seminar at Toledo Speedway December 1st
TOLEDO OH (9-12-07)--The ARCA Safety Seminar, featuring the latest information in race car/driver safety and technology updates, is set for Saturday, December 1 at the Toledo Speedway Banquet Room, located on the grounds of track.
...Toledo Speedway to Host ASALM and USPRO Cup Series Openers
LEXINGTON MI (1-11-08)--The ASA Late Model Series Presented by GM Performance Parts continues to prepare for the 2008 racing seasons within all four divisions of the Lexington, Michigan based series.
In what is widely regarded as the Official 2008 Season Opening Weekend in the Great Lakes Region of the United States, the cars and stars of the ASALMS Northern Division as well as the much anticipated return of the USPRO Cup Series will share the spotlight to kick off each of their 2008 seasons. It'll all happen on Friday and Saturday April 11-12, 2008 as part of the Glass Breaker 200 Weekend at the famed Toledo (OH) Speedway, located just across the Michigan / Ohio state line in Toledo, Ohio.
...Glass City 200 adds live timing and scoring and a commemorative program available to fans
Toledo Speedway helps raise more than $8,500 with 24th annual Toy Run event
Kyle Busch: 'Border War' concept spot on
(TOLEDO, Ohio – Nov. 15, 2013) – The ARCA Midwest Tour and ARCA/CRA Super Series will kick off the 2014 racing season at Toledo Speedway with another combined Border Wars contest. It’s that type of short track racing, NASCAR superstar Kyle Busch says, that makes late model racing so great.
...Toledo's Burge Wrecking ÇÚNight of Destruction' Is Just That!
TOLEDO OH (9-15-07)--The Burge Wrecking "Night of Destruction" lived up to its billing Friday evening at Toledo Speedway, as the large crowd enjoyed an action-packed night of entertainment on a cool evening. A total of 8 different contests took place, topped off by the School Bus Figure 8 feature, won by weekly Figure 8 driver Troy Herrmann.
...ARCA returning to Toledo with traditional May date lined up on 2014 series schedule
(TOLEDO, Ohio – Nov. 15, 2013) – ARCA’s home track, Toledo Speedway, will be back on the ARCA Racing Series schedule in 2014 with its traditional date in the middle of May. Toledo Speedway and ARCA officials announced today that the ARCA Racing Series will race on the half-mile speedway May 18, 2014. A total of 13 races for 2014 have now been announced by series officials.
...Racer's Reunion, MARFC Banquet This Saturday at Toledo Speedway Bar & Grill
TOLEDO OH (3-10-08)-All racing fans, track officials, racers and former racers are invited to the Toledo Speedway Bar & Grill thisweekend forseveral racing-related festivities. A Racer's Reunion is slated to begin at 12 noon on Saturday, March 15th at the Toledo Speedway Bar & Grill Banquet Room. Beginning at 2 p.m., the bar will air ABC's broadcast of the Sharpie Mini 200 NASCAR Nationwide Series race. At 6 p.m. the Michigan Auto Racing Fan Club will hold their monthly meeting.
...March Flat Rock/Toledo Speedway Bulletin
TOLEDO OH (3-18-08)--This is the last bulletin of the off-season. Flat Rock office opens April 7; Toledo phone number is 419-727-1100. Please direct all calls to Toledo until April 7; then you may call either track.
...Buses Thrill Toledo Crowd
Toledo, OH 5-23-2009-- The Seyfert’s Snacks “Night of Destruction” lived up to its billing Friday evening at Toledo Speedway as heavy hitting was the name of the game in the School Bus Figure 8 contest. A good crowd turned out to kick off the Memorial Day holiday weekend. John Wieck of Seyfert’s greeted the crowd and presented trophies to the winners in the Glass Bowl Lanes Winner’s Circle. Track announcer Gary Lindahl introduced Factory Stock racer Andy Holly to the crowd. Andy is leaving for Iraq Saturday, and he received a standing ovation.
...Toledo's Fastest Short Track Show not to be Rescheduled.
TOLEDO, OH (6-16-2008)-- Toledo Speedway’s “Fastest Short Track Show in the World”, featuring the ISMA Super Modifieds and Auto Value Super Sprints, which was washed out Friday evening, will not be rescheduled for the 2008 season. Conflicts in dates for both divisions and the track will keep the event off the books for this year.
...Allen Grabs Toledo Checkered
TOLEDO, OH (6-20-2008)-- 5-time division champion Ron Allen held back the last-lap challenge of Jim Froling to win the marathon-like ARCA National City Bank Sportsman feature on Wendy’s Autograph Night/Racing Fan Club Night Friday at Toledo Speedway. Danny Hargraves, representing Wendy’s, and Wendy greeted the winners in the New Glass Bowl Lanes Winner’s Circle. The Michigan Auto Racing Fan Club honored Factory Stock driver Kevin Little with a helmet bag, while the Dayton Auto Racing Fan Club presented t-shirts to all feature winners.
...Jedreczyk Captures MSA Toledo Win; Terry Gibson Fatally Injured
TOLEDO, OH (7-18-2008)-- Tim Jedreczyk sailed to victory in Friday night’s MSA Super Modified feature on Marco’s Pizza Night at Toledo Speedway. The warm, sultry evening also saw Ron Allen, Eric Huston, Amanda Bland and Mike Bershback pick up main event wins on their way to the New Glass Bowl Lanes Winner’s Circle. MSA Super Modified driver Terry Gibson, 46, of LaRue, OH lost his life in a heat race accident Friday evening. No other details were available at press time.
...Vandoorn Nabs CRA 100 at Toledo
TOLEDO, OH (8-1-2008)-- John VanDoorn grabbed the checkered flag after he tangled with Scott Hantz on lap 97 to win the CRA Super Series Late Model feature Friday night at Toledo Speedway. Dave Arnold Jr., Amanda Bland and Matt Brazeau also were victorious on a very humid evening. A large group of kids enjoyed Kid’s Night, which provided free admission to kids age 14 and under and a free hot dog, chips and drink, courtesy of 7-Up of Toledo and Seyfert’s Snacks.
...Toledo Speedway Upcoming Weekend Schedule
"24 Hours of Lemons" Moves To Toledo For 2008
TOLEDO, OH (9-2-2008)-- After a successful race at Flat Rock Speedway in 2007, the “24 Hours of Lemons” race, featuring cars with less than a $500 value, will now move to Toledo Speedway this season. The date is Saturday/Sunday, September 13/14.
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