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.
...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
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.
...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.
...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.
...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
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.
...Southland Center Added to Flat Rock, Toledo Mall Racecar Shows
2 Double-Header Weekends Now Slated
TOLEDO OH (2-27-08) - Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways have now added the Southland Center in Taylor, MI for another race car mall show, bringing the total to 4 shopping center venues that will play host to race car displays as the tracks prepare to kick off their 2008 season schedules.
Flat Rock, Toledo Special Event Tickets Now on Sale
TOLEDO OH (1-29-08) - Reserved seat tickets are now on sale for several special events at both Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways for the upcoming racing season.
...Toledo, Flat Rock Car Shows Coming.....
TOLEDO OH (3-5-08) - It's mall show season for Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways. It's also your chance to see these great machines in their finest condition minus the forthcoming tire-rubs, wrinkled quarters and dents and donuts that are all part of the world of paint-trading, fender-banging stock car racing. From the Frenchtown Square Mall show in Monroe, to the Westfield (Franklin Park) Mall in Toledo, to the Westland Shopping Center in Westland, to the Southland Center in Taylor, this year's line-up is better than ever. The following isthe most current list of drivers and cars who will be appearing at each mall. The 2008 racing season, Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway style, is officially underway......
...2008 Toledo Speedway Car Show Entries Continue to Pour In
TOLEDO OH (3-13-08)—Whether you’re a fan of Late Models, Street Stocks, Sportsmen, Factory Stocks, Figure-8’s 4-Cylinders or Go-Karts, there is one place you need to be in the coming weeks: your local shopping mall. Whether you live in Downriver Detroit or Suburban Toledo, chances are your favorite Flat Rock or Toledo Speedway machine will be on display at Frenchtown Square Mall in Monroe, Michigan, Westfield Franklin Park Mall in Toledo, Westland Shopping Center in Westland, Michigan or Southland Center in Taylor, Michigan. To enter your car, download the form and return it to Scott Schultz asap. mall_show_form_2008
...Condolences to the Family of Robert Melchior
TOLEDO OH (3-18-08)--Condolences to ARCA Officials Keith and Betty McCall on the death of Betty's father, Robert Melchior.
...Toledo Action Beats the Rain--Almost
TOLEDO, OH (5-30-2008)-- Despite threatening weather looming in the distance and the usual lousy forecast, Toledo Speedway was able to complete all but 1 race on Armed Forces Appreciation Night. The Friday night show was completed with the exception of the 10 lap Factory Stock B Main. Howard Kelley Jr., Jeremy Vanderhoof and Cory McCaughey posted feature wins before the rains hit the track.
...Toledo Blade, Cumulus Radio Team Up to Present "Night of Thrills"
At Toledo Speedway.
Thrill Show-Fireworks-Carnival Rides-Racing On Tap.
TOLEDO, OH (6-23-2008)-- The Toledo Blade and Cumulus Radio will join Toledo Speedway to provide a great night of family fun and entertainment Thursday evening, July 3 with the “Night of Thrills”.
...Nascar Driver David Stremme to Run at Toledo Speedway in CRA 100 August 1
TOLEDO, OH (7-17-2008)-- NASCAR driver David Stremme will return to his roots to compete in the CRA 100 Late Model event Friday evening, August 1 at Toledo Speedway. The track will also host Kid’s Night, with all kids to age 14 admitted FREE! Each kid also receives a free hot dog, chips and a drink. CRA will also have their “Family Fun Zone” set up in the spectator area.
...Fair Jr.-Whisman-Arnold Jr. Take 2008 Toledo Titles
TOLEDO, OH (8-31-2008)-- Harold Fair Jr., Dennis Whisman and Dave Arnold Jr. captured the 2008 Season Championship titles at Toledo Speedway on a beautiful Sunday evening. Dave Kuhlman took the 100 lap ARCA Allegiant Air Gold Cup Late Model feature race and Fair Jr.’s second place run was enough to snare his 2nd Gold Cup title in a row.
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