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Trackside Tidbits by Debi Domby
Father Fair Shows Son the Way at Toledo
TOLEDO, OH (8-8-2008)-- He’s 62? Years old, but he doesn’t drive like it, at least on the race track.. The ageless wonder Harold Fair Sr. held back the charge of his son, Harold Jr. to win the 50 lap ARCA Allegiant Air Gold Cup Late Model feature Friday night at Toledo Speedway. And Harold took the win on Racer’s Reunion Night! He was presented the Gold Cup by former track champs Danny Byrd and Harold Cook, who were on hand for the festivities.
...Autograph Nights Highlight Toledo, Flat Rock Race Card August 15/16
Brad Keselowski to be at Toledo Friday.
TOLEDO, OH (8-7-2008)-- The popular Autograph Nights are on tap next Friday, August 15 at Toledo Speedway and the following night, Saturday, August 16 at Flat Rock Speedway. 2008 NASCAR Nationwide Series Championship contender Brad Keselowski returns home to Toledo Speedway Friday evening for an autograph session for fans in attendance.
...Brad Keselowski To Sign Autographs At Toledo August 15
TOLEDO, OH (8-6-2008)-- 2008 NASCAR Nationwide Series Championship contender Brad Keselowski returns home to Toledo Speedway Friday evening, August 15 for an autograph session for fans in attendance at the Qualite Sports Lighting/Allen Chevrolet-Cadillac sponsored night of racing. The track will also stage an autograph session with the weekly racers, and the Kid’s Nickel/Penny grab will also be part of the festivities.
...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.
...CRA Super Series Ready To Compete At Toledo
NASCAR’s David Stremme One Of 30 Entries To Date
Salem, IN (July 28, 2008)-- The CRA Super Series is ready to compete at Toledo Speedway in the Crown Online 100 this coming Friday night. That event will be the series only event in the state of Ohio this season. The series has had a total of nine events on the ½ mile banked track owned by local businessman Roy Mott and Ron Drager, President of ARCA. Canadian Motorsports Hall Of Fame competitor Junior Hanley leads the series with two victories at Toledo, there are seven others with one victory a piece including Scott Hantz, Jeff Lane, Chris Gabehart, Fred Campbell, Joel Kauffman, Harold Fair Jr. and Johnny Belott III.
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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.
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