Toledo Friday Night Show Cancelled by Weather; Saturday & Sunday Still on Schedule

(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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Trackside Tidbits

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. ...
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Lichty Latest Super Mod Entry for "Fastest Short Track Show in the World"; Updated Entry List

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.  ...
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Schedules for June 18-19 Action at Toledo, Flat Rock

(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 14, 2010) - Friday, June 18 is Miller Lite/Marco's Pizza Night at Toledo Speedway, featuring the ARCA Allegiant Air Gold Cup Late Models, and Saturday, June 19 is Big Red Creme Soda/Lakeshore Utility Trailer Night at Flat Rock Speedway. Click here to see the schedules for all of this weekend's events.

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Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam Brought To You By Ford Trucks

The Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam brought to you by Fordf Trucks is coming to Toledo Speedway July 23rd and 24th. Click for more info......

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Griffin, VanDoorn File Entries for Toledo Gold Cup; 150 Follows Next Week at Flat Rock

(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 15, 2010) - Talented youngster Derek Griffin, the winner of the Stan Perry Memorial at Angola, Ind. last week, and 2009 CRA champion Johnny VanDoorn have filed entries for Friday's 75-lap ARCA Allegiant Air Gold Cup Late Model event at Toledo Speedway.  Miller Lite and Marco's Pizza will serve as race night sponsors for the June 18 race card.

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Valvoline Instant Oil Change Summer Racing Series Adds July 9 Date at Toledo Speedway

(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 22, 2010) - The Valvoline Instant Oil Change (VIOC) Summer Racing Series presented by Cumulus Radio has added an additional date to the group of events, with the Friday, July 9 show now designated as one of the Summer Racing Series dates at Toledo Speedway.

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Memo to Flat Rock Speedway Competitors - Practice Cancelled

June 23, 2010

To:  All Race Teams

The Flat Rock Speedway practice session for Wednesday, June 23 has been cancelled due to the rain and forecast for more of the same.

The practice has been reset for Thursday, June 24, from 5 to 9 p.m. The pits open at 4 p.m.

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Tickets On Sale for Monster Jam at Toledo on July 23 and 24

(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 24, 2010) - Tickets are now on sale for the Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam presented by Ford Trucks events at Toledo Speedway, set for Friday and Saturday, July 23 and 24.  Both events have a 7:30 p.m. start time. ...
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USAC Leaders Gardner, Clauson Prepare for Toledo's July 2 Hemelgarn Racing/Super Fitness Night

USAC Leaders Gardner, Clauson Prepare for Toledo's July 2 Hemelgarn Racing/Super Fitness Night

(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 26, 2010) - Current United States Auto Club points leaders Damion Gardner and Bryan Clauson will lead the list of entries as Toledo Speedway prepares for its annual open-wheel doubleheader featuring both the AMSOIL National Sprint Car and Mopar Midget Series. Local businessman Ron Hemelgarn, through Hemelgarn Racing and Super Fitness, will sponsor the USAC show Friday, July 2.  Both divisions will compete without wings, per USAC rules.

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Hantz Wins Toledo Allegiant Air Gold Cup Event

Hantz Wins Toledo Allegiant Air Gold Cup Event

(TOLEDO, Ohio - July 9, 2010) - Scott Hantz captured the exciting Big Red Crème Soda 75-lap ARCA Allegiant Air Late Model Gold Cup race Friday night at Toledo Speedway. Mike Hammer was the ARCA Factory Stock winner, while Brad Turner took the ARCA 4-Cylinder main event. The winners all received their trophies in the Sunny D Winner's Circle. Heavy rain showers hit the track around 3 p.m., but passed through the area, allowing the racing program to be completed.

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USAC Adds Silver Crown Event to Toledo Schedule

(INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - July 28, 2010) - The United States Auto Club has announced several schedule modifications to the 2010 Silver Crown Championship slate, including the addition of the "Rollie Beale 150" at Toledo Speedway on Saturday, October 16.

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Allen Adds Win to Toledo Books

Allen Adds Win to Toledo Books

TOLEDO, OH  (7-30-10)--  A large crowd gathered for Kid's Night at Toledo Speedway on a beautiful Friday evening.  Each child up to age 14 was admitted free and received a free hot dog, chips and a drink, courtesy of Sherwood Foods, Bar S Hot Dogs, Seyfert's Snacks and the Dr. Pepper/Snapple Group.  Ron Allen, Jeremy Vanderhoof and Eric Huston notched feature wins and visited the Sunny D Winner's Circle in post-race festivities. ...
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Trackside Tidbits, by Debi Domby

(August 4, 2010) - Scott Hantz entered Saturday's finale for the Allegiant Air Late Model Gold Cup/Giles Memorial 100, 15 points ahead of defending Gold Cup Series Champion Mike Root. ...
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Toledo P.A.L. Boxing Comes to Speedway August 21

(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 10, 2010) - The Toledo Police Athletic League, a fixture in the Glass City for many decades, will stage the "Rumble at the Race Track" night of boxing at Toledo Speedway Saturday evening, August 21. 

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Pelletier Again at Flat Rock; Ragan Signs Autographs

Pelletier Again at Flat Rock; Ragan Signs Autographs

(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - August 14, 2010) - Stoney Creek Auto Parts Autograph Night at Flat Rock Speedway Saturday evening was a hit with the fans, as the track's race teams treated them with photos, souvenirs and goodies.  NASCAR driver David Ragan also signed autographs for over an hour.  Kevin Butzin, doing double duty as race night sponsor and Late Model competitor, presented the trophies to feature winners Paul Pelletier, Dan Ford Jr., Steve Chartrand and Gary Cronenwett. ...
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Remembering George Carey

Remembering George Carey

(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - August 30, 2010) - George Carey, who owned the pink-colored No. 38 ARCA Street Stock driven by his wife Roseann Carey for several seasons at Flat Rock Speedway, died after a battle with cancer. Carey, 85, had been ill for several years, and seriously ill for the past six months.

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Don Cox, Sr. Passes Away

Don Cox Sr., age 58, passed away September 9, 2010. ...
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Steve Sauve Going for Record 4th Glass City Win

(TOLEDO, Ohio - September 28, 2010) - Only 2 drivers have won the prestigious Glass City 200 Super Late Model event multiple times in its 21 years of competition. ...
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2011 Openers Set at Flat Rock, Toledo Speedways

(TOLEDO, Ohio - November 15, 2010) - While winter may be just around the corner, the 2011 racing season is on the minds of many when it comes to Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways. The two ARCA-sanctioned short tracks have firmed up their opening nights for the upcoming season. Flat Rock begins its 59th consecutive season of racing Saturday, April 30, while Toledo Speedway's 52nd season starts Friday, May 6.

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Racer's Reunion, MARFC Night at Toledo Speedway Set to Take Place Saturday, March 12

(TOLEDO, Ohio - November 24, 2010) -  Saturday, March 12 is the date for the 2011 edition of the Racer's Reunion at the Toledo Speedway banquet room.  The annual event takes place during the day and is followed by the monthly meeting of the Michigan Auto Racing Fan Club (MARFC). The date will also serve as a registration day for ARCA memberships, pad rentals and ticket sales for both Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways.  Admission for the entire day is free of charge.

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Driven Women Search for Families in Need

(TOLEDO, Ohio - December 1, 2010) - Each year Driven Women gives back to our Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway families in need during the holiday season.  If you know of any such families, or are in need, please submit the name(s) to Driven Women for consideration of assistance. You may notify us by email at midrivenwomen@gmail.com. All information will be confidential.  Assistance may be in the form of food, toys for kids, or both. Thank you to all who have contributed this past year and allow us to help those in need, without you it would not be possible. Merry Christmas to all the families of Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway and ARCA!

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86-Year-Old Figure-8 Veteran Jack Theis Passes

86-Year-Old Figure-8 Veteran Jack Theis Passes

Jack Theis, who drove car #336 in ARCA Figure-8 races at Flat Rock Speedway in the 1960s, passed away at the age of 86. A resident of Lewiston Michigan, Theis was the father in law of Bill Litogot Jr. Bill Litogot III is the 2006 ARCA 4-Cylinder division champion and currently competes in the ARCA Late Model division. Funeral services are private.

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DTS Drive Train Specialists Returns to Back Flat Rock Street Stock Division

DTS Drive Train Specialists Returns to Back Flat Rock Street Stock Division

(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - January 17, 2011):  DTS Drive Train Specialists of Warren, MI will return to serve as title sponsor for the Flat Rock Speedway ARCA Street Stock class in 2011.  A long-time sponsor of race teams and tracks throughout the Michigan-Ohio area, DTS will enter into its second season of sponsorship at the ¼ mile paved oval. 

The company has served as a sponsor of Toledo Speedway's Glass City 200 for many years, and has also renewed its commitment to the 23rd running of that event for the upcoming season.

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Longtime Flat Rock Competitor, Car Owner Dow Passes

Russel Dow, the father of ARCA Street Stock car owner Dan Dow, passed away January 22. ...
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Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway Bulletin

(TOLEDO, Ohio - February 19, 2011) - The latest Flat Rock Speedway and Toledo Speedway bulletin is now posted. This is the third of the winter bulletins. Click here to read more.

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Stilwell's Sportsman Displayed in BG OH Mall Show

Stilwell's Sportsman Displayed in BG OH Mall Show

(BOWLING GREEN, Ohio - March 4, 2011) - Toledo Speedway Sportsman driver Greg Stilwell, Jr. has his emaculate Auto Value Parts Stores Chevy Impala on display at the Woodland Mall in Bowling Green, Ohio. The show runs Friday, March 4 through Sunday, March 6. Charlie Orns Freeze Frame Photos 

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Flat Rock, Toledo Special Event Tickets Now On Sale

(TOLEDO, Ohio - March 4, 2011) - Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway are moving forward with plans for the new racing season, and that includes taking ticket orders for a variety of special events at both tracks.

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Flat Rock, Toledo 4 Cylinder Rental Cars Ready for 2011 Action

Flat Rock, Toledo 4 Cylinder Rental Cars Ready for 2011 Action

(TOLEDO, Ohio - March 18, 2011) - Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway management will once again have a 4 Cylinder race car rental program in place for the upcoming 2011 season. 

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Flat Rock, Toledo Release 2011 Detailed Schedules for Upcoming Events

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS---TOLEDO AND FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAYS ...
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