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SCHOOL BUS FIGURE 8 RACES COMING UP AT FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO
(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 16, 2013) - The days are growing closer….closer to School Bus Figure 8 races at both Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways! Toledo’s Burge Wrecking “Night of Destruction tears up the track Friday night, May 24, while the Parts Galore School Bus Figure 8 race at Flat Rock hits the speedway Saturday, June 15.
...Trackside Tidbits by Debi Domby
Four- time SLM champion (2004, 2008, 2009, 2011) Eric Lee’s second win of the season is a milestone for him. With the two wins this season it gives him 20 wins, tying him with his father Steve and Dick Barker for ninth on the Career Flat Rock Late Model win list. Rick Knowles with 22 wins is the next one on the list for Eric to pass. “What a great way to start out the season with 2 wins. We had a good run tonight the car was turning good and stayed consistent the entire race hopefully we can keep this momentum going. I have to thank my crew and sponsors: Action Drywall, Lee Motorsports, Arrow Uniform, D&E Landscaping and Powertran Transformers.”
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DeLISLE-O’LEARY-BAIRD BOWL THEM OVER ON GLASS BOWL LANES NIGHT AT TOLEDO
(Toledo, Ohio - June 7, 2013) - A very cool and cloudy day arrived Friday at Toledo Speedway, but a fair crowd made the trip to the Glass City oval for the Glass Bowl Lanes Kids Night. Kyle DeLisle, Tommy O’Leary and Morgan Baird captured the feature wins and visited the Sun Drop Winner’s Circle. The track also hosted Racing Fan Club (MARFC) Night, with both the Michigan Auto Racing Fan Club and Dayton Auto Racing Fan Club represented. Driver Rich Frantz was presented the MARFC duffel bag.
A large group of kids to age 14 were admitted free and received a free hot dog, chips and a drink, courtesy of Sherwood Foods, Jim’s Butcher Shop of Flat Rock, the Dr. Pepper/Snapple Group, Herr’s Potato Chips and Schwebel’s Baking Company.
...FAIR JR. LEADS ENTRY LIST FOR SATURDAY’S DIAMOND RACING PRODUCTS JOY FAIR MEMORIAL 100 AT FLAT ROCK
(FLAT ROCK, MI - June 18, 2013) - A total of 20 entries have been received to date for the Joy Fair Memorial 100, sponsored by Diamond Racing Products for this Saturday, June 22 at Flat Rock Speedway. Defending race winner Harold Fair Jr. (no relation to Joy) leads the list of early entries for the prestigious race, which is expected to draw 25-30 of the top outlaw Late Model drivers from the Tri-state area and Canada. The race is part of the ARCA Glass City Gold Cup Late Model Series.
...TOLEDO ACTION WASHED OUT-6 p.m.
Toledo Speedway's race card for tonight has been cancelled due to the rain. Thundershowers have arrived at the track, forcing any chance to race.
Teamsters Union tickets dated for June 28 will be honored next Friday night, July 5.
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LAP MONEY STILL AVAILABLE FOR FLAT ROCK SATURDAY!
The 60 lap Figure 8 and Street Stock features still have lap money available at just $5 per lap! Public address announcements on race night are included! Deadline to be on the program stuffer sheet is Friday morning, July 5 at 10 a.m. Call 419-727-1100 today!
DIAMOND RACING PRODUCTS JOY FAIR MEMORIAL 100 LAP MONEY
ARCA GLASS CITY GOLD CUP LATE MODEL SERIES
FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY—JULY 6, 2013
LAP MONEY--$5 PER LAP
8 laps Edgar and Alex Brown
2 laps Michigan Auto Racing Fan Club
2 laps WBVS Photos
5 laps Performance Images Photography
5 laps Bob’s Car Wash
5 laps AC/DC Deer Processing-Flat Rock
4 laps FG Fencing-Wyandotte, MI 313-433-0420
4 laps Wayne County Sportsman Club
1 lap Wicked Celebrations Hearse Limousine Service-Toledo
20 laps North Star Ranch, Inc.-Howell, MI
5 laps Rand Thompson
2 laps Mike and Patty Sheldon
2 laps In Memory of William Gillelan (Mike and Patty)
Lap 44 $10—in Memory of Harry M. Sheldon (Mike and Patty)
10 laps Driven Women Auxiliary of Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways
4 laps Paul and Iris Anton
5 laps Bill Lackey
15 laps Rich and Judi Fidh
A& M TRANSMISSIONS FIGURE 8-60 LAP FEATURE! LAP MONEY--$5 PER LAP
Lap 30 $20 bonus--WBVS Photos (Bill Barnhart)
5 laps: Driven Women Auxiliary of Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways
5 laps Performance Images Photography
CORRIGAN RACE FUELS STREET STOCK 60 LAP FEATURE! LAP MONEY--$5 PER LAP
Lap 30 $20 bonus--WBVS Photos (Bill Barnhart)
5 laps Driven Women Auxiliary of Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways
5 laps Playoffs Sports Bar and Grill
5 laps In Memory of Abigail Lynn Young
60TH ANNIVERSARY ASSOCIATE SPONSORSRoberts Security-Monroe
Sterling Printing and Graphics-Sterling Heights
Glass Unlimited-Westland
First Care Ambulance-Toledo
Jack Bush and Sons-New Boston
Carleton Farm Supply-Carleton
American Sanitation-Newport
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KELLEY JR., O’LEARY AND PADGETT NOTCH TOLEDO FRIDAY NIGHT VICTORIES
(TOLEDO, Ohio - July 5, 2013) - Howard Kelley Jr., Tommy O’Leary and Archie Padgett took feature race wins Friday night at Toledo Speedway on Teamsters Union Night. All military, police, fire and EMT personnel were admitted free as guests of the speedway.
It was smooth sailing for the first 33 laps of the 35 lap ARCA ACME Dismantling Sportsman event, as Greg Stilwell led the first 5 laps until Jim Froling motored by for the lead. Howard Kelley Jr. reeled in Jim as the laps wore down and with 2 to go, the fireworks began. A turn 2 incident bunched the field, putting Kelley on the outside and Froling on the inside lane. Froling spun coming out of turn 2, bringing out another yellow. Jim took responsibility, moving Ron Allen up to second spot. On the restart, another multi-car wreck in turn 2 brought out the red flag, as Norm Lewallen and Mike Young sustained heavy damage to their machines. The inside cement blocks had to be put back in place, causing a delay in the action. Chad Stilwell also retired as part of the wreck. Kelley was able to pull away on the final restart and held on for the victory, his second in a row. Allen was second, Kyle DeLisle Jr. third, Froling came back to grab fourth and Greg Stilwell fifth, followed by Andy Harding, Kent McCloskey, Kenny McKay Jr., Amber Slagle and Dan Grigsby. Froling won the 4 car dash, with heat wins to JJ Haley and McKay Jr. Fast qualifier was Allen with a lap of 17:276.
...TUESDAY CAR SHOW AT TOLEDO CANCELLED
Tonight's Placer's Car Club Classic Car show at Toledo Speedway has been cancelled. The impending forecast and a not too promising radar screen prompted the cancellation.
The board meeting for the group, however is still on for tonight at 8 p.m. at the Speedway Bar and Grille.
The next car show is set for Tuesday, July 16 at the track from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
...FLAT ROCK and TOLEDO SPEEDWAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS July 20, 2013
TOLEDO SPEEDWAY
Tuesday, July 16: Placer’s Car Club Classic Car Cruisin’
1st, 2nd and 3rd Tuesdays of each month!
6 p.m. to 8 p.m. FREE admission!
SATURDAY, JULY 20 (NO FRIDAY NIGHT RACING THIS WEEK)
MIDWEST MONSTER TRUCK SHOW
PRESENTED BY A & D AUTO PARTS!
See 2-time WORLD CHAMP AVENGER, plus Nitemare, Wrecking Crew, Razin’ Kane, Ice Cream Man and Lady Luck!
Plus Freestyle Motorcycle Exhibition, RC car racing!
*Rain date is Sunday, July 21
All seating is General Admission; First-come, first serve
Tickets now on sale at track or by calling 419-727-1100! Most major credit cards accepted for phone orders: Pre-sale ends at 5 p.m. Friday, July 19: Ticket sales resume Saturday, race day—available only at track box office, beginning at 5:30 p.m
Adults-$18 in advance, $20 day of show
Children 6-12 are $5 each, under 6 are free
Front gates: 5:30
FREE Pit Party for ticket purchasers: 5:30
Show time: 7:30 p.m.
FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY—Saturday, July 20
CHRISTMAS IN JULY PRIZE GIVEAWAY WITH SANTA CLAUS!
ARCA ACME Dismantling Sportsman-50 laps, plus Parts Galore Figure 8’s, 4 Cylinders, Michigan Legends and Figure 8 Train race!
Pits
$20 ARCA member, $30 non-member. Minimum age for pits is 12, with minor’s release signed by both parents at registration (must be with minor).
Grandstands
Adults: $12
Children 6-12 are $3, under 6-free
Pit gate: 2:30 p.m.
Front gates: 3:30 p.m.
Practice: 3:30 p.m.
Time trials: 5:30
Racing: 7 p.m.
Both Tracks: FREE parking on track grounds; all concession items are priced from .50 to $3.50. Beer is available ($4-4.50)
Flat Rock Speedway is located on Telegraph Road, just 5 minutes from I-75 or I-275. The track phone number is 734-782-2480. Log onto www.flatrockspeedway.com for further information, or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/toledoflatrock or follow us on Twitter @flatrockspeed.
Toledo Speedway is located on Benore Road at the I-75/Alexis Road exit (behind Meijer store). The track phone number is 419-727-1100. Log onto www.toledospeedway.com for further information, or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/toledoflatrock or follow us on Twitter @toledospeedway.
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POINT LEADER JACK IN FOR MORAN CHEVROLET/STAN YEE MEMORIAL 150
(FLAT ROCK, MI - July 24, 2013) - Current ARCA Glass City Gold Cup Late Model Series point leader Brent Jack of Auburn, IN has added his name to the entry list for Saturday’s Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150 at Flat Rock Speedway. As of Noon Wednesday, the entry list now stands at 39 cars, with a few more expected prior to the Saturday event.
Fellow Hoosier driver Scott Hantz is also now entered. Scott finished second to winner Mike Root in the 2012 edition of the race at Flat Rock. He also won the first Gold Cup race of 2013 at Toledo. Flat Rock regulars Scott Pemberton, Derrick Sheppard, Paul Calo, Jim Bailey and Dan Trosen Jr., former Toledo track champ and Canadian resident Don St. Denis and16 year-old rookie Josh Spragg have also filed entries.
...ENTRY LIST GOES TO 43 FOR MORAN CHEVROLET/STAN YEE MEMORIAL 150
(FLAT ROCK, MI - July 25, 2013) - An incredible 43 cars are now entered for the 2013 edition of the Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150 at Flat Rock Speedway, set for Saturday, July 27.
...3rd RAIN DELAY CANCELS FLAT ROCK
The 3rd rain shower proved to be the demise, as a heavy rain finally washed out the Moran Chevrolet-Stan Yee Memorial 150.
The 150 lap race will now be Saturday, August 10.
...FLAT ROCK READY FOR JOY FAIR-STAN YEE MEMORIAL SATURDAY
Saturday, August 10 is the date for the rescheduled Joy Fair Memorial-Stan Yee Memorial 150, sponsored by Moran Chevrolet and Diamond Racing Products. The ARCA Glass City Gold Cup Late Model Series race will go 150 all-green flag laps for the biggest race of the season at the track. The ARCA ACME Dismantling Sportsman division will make its second visit to Flat Rock and compete in a 50 lap feature, while the Parts Galore Figure 8 division will stage a 20 lap feature on the Figure 8 track.
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PHIL BOZELL CAPTURES JOY FAIR MEMORIAL-STAN YEE MEMORIAL 150
(FLAT
ROCK, Michigan - August 10, 2013) - Phil
Bozell, making his first-ever start at Flat Rock Speedway, nosed by Harold Fair
Jr. with 10 laps to go, setting up another incredible finish as 4 cars
resembling a 4 car dash battled to the wire in the Joy Fair Memorial-Stan Yee
Memorial 150, sponsored by Moran Chevrolet and Diamond Racing Products. Bozell had enough to nip Terry
Senneker, Fair Jr. and Dennis Strickland to win the event, which saw the first
83 laps run without a yellow flag.
As was the case in the 2012 edition of this race, which saw Mike Root pass 2 cars on the high side in the closing laps, this story cannot properly describe this 150 lap classic. It’s very simple—ask anyone that witnessed this race, which was leg number 5 of the Glass City Gold Cup Series.
Members of the Fair and Yee family presented the Gold Cups and trophy to Phil in the Sun Drop Winners Circle. A large crowd turned out to fill the Joy Fair Grandstand and witnessed tremendous competition, as 42 cars were on hand for the prestigious race, which has become one of the “can’t miss” Late Model races in the area.
The Fair Memorial, which was originally scheduled for 100
laps, was rained out June 22 and again July 6.
The Yee Memorial fell victim to rain July 27, and with the 2013 schedule
winding down, the 2 Memorial events were reset and combined into 1 race for
Saturday, honoring Joy Fair and Stan Yee Sr.
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JACK GRABS MILLER LITE 100 TOLEDO VICTORY; HANTZ, WHISMAN, O’LEARY SEASON CHAMPS
(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 16, 2013) - Brent Jack scored the victory in the Miller Lite 100 for the ARCA Glass City Gold Cup/Main Event Late Model Series feature Friday night at Toledo Speedway. Scott Hantz, by virtue of his second place run, captured the 2013 Gold Cup championship, while Dennis Whisman and Tommy O’Leary secured the track championships in their respective classes. NASCAR Talladega 500 winner David Ragan greeted fans prior to the beginning of the race card.
The 100 lap Late Model contest with filled with attrition as just 9 cars finished the event. Despite that number, a great battle up front for the lead kept things exciting for a better part of the race. Harold Fair Jr. led the first 4 laps, until Jake Francis grabbed the top spot after a lap 5 restart. Brent Jack had a fuel leak and that sent 6 cars sliding and spinning down the backchute. Jack pitted and rejoined the field. Jake sped away, but a lap 13 red stopped the action when Jeff Ganus had his car catch fire going down the backstretch. Jeff would return to the race late in the event. Scott Hantz, the fast qualifier at 15:008 for the 24 car field, took the point on lap 27 from Francis. On lap 29, Fair darted down pit road with overheating woes.
...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.
...Entries Coming In For Toledo's Glass City Late Model Event
TOLEDO, OH (9-8-2008)-- As usual, the first 2 entries for Toledo Speedway’s Miller Lite Glass City 200 have been received from Paul Pelletier and Dennis Strickland. The duo are always quick with their entries for the prestigious Late Model invitational. Brian Campbell of Jenison, MI is the defending champion of the event. The race is set for Saturday evening, September 20.
...ARCA Factory Stock Driver Jim Harmon Passes
Toledo Speedway ARCA Factory Stock driver James L. (Jim) Harmon died September 13 at the age of 59. Jim drove the #3 at Toledo since the 2006 season. A U.S. Army veteran serving overseas from 1966-1969, Jim was a licensed airplane pilot, certified mechanic for the City of Toledo municipal garage and was active in Free Masonry, achieving the 32nd degree. Preceded in death by his mother Helen, he is survived by his father James L. Harmon Sr.; children Bryan, Eric, Fred, Adam, Kim and Shelly; sister Pam Stanton; brothers Tim Harmon and Dave Harmon; and grandchildren, nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held at Blanchard-Strabler Funeral Home (1163 W. Sylvania at Lockwood in Toledo, 419-269-1111) with visitation Friday Sept. 19 from 2-8 p.m. and services Saturday Sept. 20 at 10 a.m.
...It's Only Fair in Miller Lite Glass City 200
TOLEDO OH (9-20-08) - He's led in his last four attempts without a victory, but that all changed Saturday at Toledo Speedway where Harold Fair Jr. made his statement early and sailed away to win the 20th Anniversary of the Miller Lite Glass City 200. Results
...Toledo Speedway 50th Anniversary: A look back at 1970
1970-Joy Fair Leads Off Toledo Speedway 10th Anniversary Season With Opening Night Win!
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Belott leads early testers for Glass City 200
(TOLEDO, Ohio – Sept. 16, 2013) – The Great Lakes Helicopter Glass City 200 is less than two weeks away and teams are starting to hit the high-banked, half-mile track at Toledo Speedway to test their cars and get their right setups ready for the fall classic.
...FLAT ROCK AND TOLEDO SPEEDWAY TIME SCHEDULES
SATURDAY, SEPT. 24--TOLEDO SPEEDWAY
FAMILY FUN DAY--RACING AND FLEA MARKETS ON THE SAME DAY!
Racer’s Flea Market and Public Flea Market in parking lot from
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. $20 per space. First-come, first-serve basis.
For flea market information, call 419-729-0269.
- Race time is 5 p.m.: Road Course race, Michigan Legends Cars, wives and mechanics races and husband/wife Figure 8 Train race!
- Just announced! BCSN will tape this event!
Pits: 2:30 p.m.
Practice: 3:30
Front gate and ticket office: 3:30
Racing: 5 p.m.
Adults: $10 Children 6-12 are $3, under 6 are FREE.
Pits: $20 ARCA member, $30 non-member
No carry-in coolers, cans or bottles permitted in grandstand area.
FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY-SATURDAY, OCT. 8—FINAL RACE!
Wives and mechanics races, and 300 lap ENDURO CHAMPIONSHIP!
Pits: 3:30 p.m.
Ticket office: 5 p.m.
Front gate opens: 5
Racing: 6 p.m. (SPECIAL START TIME)
Adults: $11
Children 6-12: $3
Under 6: Free
Pits: $20 member, $30 non-member
NO carry-in coolers, cans or bottles permitted in grandstands or on spectator hill.
*Sun. Oct. 2: Flat Rock Historical Society Flea Market!
7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission to grounds is free
For space rental information, call 734-782-5220