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Terry Gibson Funeral Information
TOLEDO OH (7-21-08)--Funeral services for Midwest Supermodified Association (MSA) driver Terry Gibson, 46, who died in a racing accident Friday night July 17 at Toledo Speedway, have been set.
...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.
...Toledo's Miller Lite Glass City 200 Plans Taking Shape
Champions Program Back In
TOLEDO, OH (7-18-08)-- In just 2 months, the 20th edition of Toledo Speedway’s Miller Lite Glass City 200 will hit the ½ mile paved oval. Plans are starting to fall into place as preparations are in full swing for one of the most prestigious season-ending Late Model invitationals in the Midwest. Brian Campbell of Jenison, MI is the defending champion of the event. The race is set for Saturday evening, September 20.
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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.
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Glass City Champ to Drive Super Modified at Toledo Friday Night
TOLEDO, OH (7-17-08)-- Veteran Tim Ice has filed an entry for the MSA Super Modified portion of tomorrow evening’s Marco’s Pizza Night show at Toledo Speedway. Ice has made his name in Late Model racing in the Midwest, and won the 2000 version of Toledo’s famed Glass City 200.
...Santa Claus and Hot Racing at Toledo
TOLEDO, OH (7-11-2008)-- A hot, steamy night provided some great racing action at Toledo Speedway Friday night for the Velvet Ice Cream Christmas in July prize give-away promotion. Santa Claus handed out dozens of prizes to race fans while Jeff Nelson of Velvet presented trophies to the winners. Ron Allen, Jeremy Miller, Landon Schuster, Matt Ringger and Brad Turner posted feature events wins in their respective classes.
...3:30pm; Flat Rock Speedway Weather Watch
Flat Rock, MI (7-12-2008)--As of 3:30pm, practice has begun. The sun is out, the sky is clear, the track is dry, and we have begun practice. Qualifying for the Miller Lite Triple 50's will begin at 5pm. Racing at 7pm.
As of 12:30pm rain has stopped, the track is beginning to dry, and we didnt even need the pumps. We will be pushing forward as scheduled. Practice will begin at 3:30pm, front gates open at 4pm with time trials at 5pm and racing at 7pm.
As of 10:45am we are experiencing some rain at Flat Rock Speedway. No changes to tonights events have been made, please check back at 12:30pm for the next update. Scheduled tonight at Flat Rock is the annual Miller Lite Triple 50's. 50-lap feature events for the Moran Chevrolet Late Models, the Speedway Bar and Grille Figure 8s and the Greater Detroit Auto Auction Street Stocks. At the conclusion of the racing there will be a fireworks display.
As for Toledo Speedway, and tonights Toledo Speedway Jam; No rain on site, and everything is in place for tonights edition of the Toledo Speedway Jam. On stage tonight you will see Seether, Finger Eleven plus the Sick Puppies and Radiocraft.
As always visit our home on the web at www.flatrockspeedway.com for all the latest information.
...Condolences to the Family of Ron Gossett
LIVONIA MI - Ron Gossett, part owner of S&J Asphalt and longtime sponsor of ARCA veteran driver Ron Allen, died Friday, July 4th after a long illness. He was 68.
...Toledo Thrill Show Provides great Family Fun
TOLEDO, OH (7-3-2008)-- The Imperial Stunt Drivers Thrill Show entertained a good crowd Thursday night at Toledo Speedway to kick off the holiday weekend. The event, sponsored by Cumulus Radio and the Toledo Blade, featured a trio of wild Figure 8-type contests and the night was capped off by a sensational fireworks display. Dan McClintock of 94.5 WXKR Radio welcomed the crowd in pre-race festivities.
...Racing Fuel Prices
Due to the continuing rise in fuel prices, our racing fuel will now be sold for $7 per gallon, effective July 1, 2008.
...Trackside Tidbits, by Debi Domby
SOUTHGATE MI (7-2-08)--Brent Jack had a time of it the last Gold Cup race at Toledo... all kinds of mechanical gremlins were challenging the team. This race, it was the opposite.
...Santa Claus Coming to Toledo, Flat Rock for Christmas in July Give-Away
TOLEDO, OH, FLAT ROCK, MI: (6-24-08): Don't look now, but it's about 6 months until Christmas! Ah, but Toledo and Flat Rock Speedways are preparing to celebrate Christmas early with their annual Christmas in July Prize give-away nights, complete with a visit from the jolly old man himself, Santa Claus!
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