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Drivers, Fans Gear For Toledo’s All American Coach “Fastest Short Track Show In World”
(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 12, 2012) - It’s time! Fans, drivers, crews and track management are anticipating Friday night’s All American Coach “Fastest Short Track Show in the World,” starring the Town Money Saver MSA Winged Super Modifieds and the winged Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper Super Sprints (AVBBSS).
...Placers Car Club Show Cancelled For Tonight
The Thursday night Placer's Car Club Classic Car Cruise-In car show at Toledo Speedway has been cancelled due to the extreme heat.
The next car show is Thursday, July 12. Jerry Connelly is now scheduled to perform Thursday, August 2nd. Show time is 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Admission is free. ...Trackside Tidbits by Debi Domby
With the entire Midwest under an Excessive Heat Warning Friday, the ARCA Allgiant Air Gold Cup went on as scheduled at Toledo (Ohio) Speedway on Friday. Harold Fair Jr. won the race.
It was the temperature and high heat indices that was the story prior to the race. At qualifying it was 96 degrees and a heat index of 105 according to the National Weather Service. The race was scheduled to start just after 7:30 with a temperature of 95 degrees and an heat index of 103 but it was put on hold about a half hour while several heat induced medical emergencies occurred on pit road and were taken care of by the EMTs.
When the cars took to the frontstretch about 8:15, the temperature had dropped to 90 degrees but the heat index was still 103. Luckily for drivers and the sparse crowd that braved the heat, a light cloud cover appeared in time for the start of the race. At the halfway point the drivers all came down pit road and ARCA officials provided them with water (no work was allowed) by this time the temperature had dropped to 87 degrees and a heat index of 98. At race end it was 84 with a heat index of 93, because of the high oppressive humidity.
Now for the race ...
...PRACTICE TODAY AT FLAT ROCK AS TEAMS PREPARE FOR MORAN CHEVROLET STAN YEE MEMORIAL 150
FLAT ROCK, MI: (7-25-12): An open practice is scheduled for today, Wednesday, July 25 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. as teams prepare for Saturday’s Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150 at Flat Rock Speedway. The pit area opens at 4 p.m. The practice is open to any type of race car.
The 4 hour practice session is expected to be busy as nearly 30 ARCA Moran Chevrolet Late Models have entered the race, which honors the memory of Stan Yee Sr., who owned Late Models for over 40 years. Stan passed away in May of 2008. His famous #33 cars won numerous big events and championships throughout his career, including the 2003 Flat Rock Late Model crown with his son, Stan Jr.
...Toledo/Flat Rock Time Schedules
| TOLEDO SPEEDWAY--THURSDAY, AUG. 2, 2012 | |||||||||
| PLACER'S CAR CLUB CLASSIC CAR SHOW | |||||||||
| 6 P.M. TO 8 P.M. ---FREE ADMISSION! | |||||||||
| ENTERTAINMENT BY JERRY CONNELLY | |||||||||
| TOLEDO SPEEDWAY-FRIDAY, Aug. 3, 2012 | |||||||||
| TEAMSTERS LOCAL 20 KIDS NIGHT and JEFF'S COLLISION NIGHT! | |||||||||
| Kids to age 14 are FREE and receive FREE hot dog, chips and drink | |||||||||
| Courtesy of Sherwood Foods, Herr's Potato Chips and the Dr. Pepper/Snapple Group | |||||||||
| (Pick up Kids tickets/food vouchers at ticket window on race night) | |||||||||
| ARCA ACME Dismantling Sportsman, Parts Galore Figure 8's, ARCA 4 Cylinders and | |||||||||
| Michigan Legends Cars | |||||||||
| FRIDAY, Aug. 3 | |||||||||
| 3:30 | Pit gates open | ||||||||
| 5 p.m. | Front gate and ticket office opens;practice begins | ||||||||
| 6:30 | Time trials | ||||||||
| 7:30 | Michigan Legends heats | ||||||||
| Sportsman heats | |||||||||
| Figure 8 heat(s) | |||||||||
| 4 Cylinder heat | |||||||||
| Michigan Legends feature | |||||||||
| Sportsman feature--35 laps | |||||||||
| Figure 8 feature--20 laps | |||||||||
| 4 Cylinder feature--20 laps | |||||||||
| Front gate: $12 adults, kids 14 and under are FREE | |||||||||
| Pit area: Age limit minimum of 14, minors must have release signed by both parents at the track | |||||||||
| Pit passes: $20 ARCA member, $30 non-member. | |||||||||
| FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY--SATURDAY, AUG. 4, 2012 | |||||||||
| GLASS UNLIMITED NIGHT! | |||||||||
| ARCA Moran Chevrolet Late Models, Parts Galore Figure 8's and | |||||||||
| DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stocks | |||||||||
| SATURDAY, AUG. 4, 2012 | |||||||||
| 3 p.m. | Pit gate opens | ||||||||
| 4 p.m. | Practice | ||||||||
| 5:30 | Time trials | ||||||||
| 7 p.m. | SS heats--all | ||||||||
| LM heats | |||||||||
| Figure 8 heats | |||||||||
| LM feature--50 laps | |||||||||
| SS A Main--25 laps | |||||||||
| SS B Main (if necesssary) 15 laps | |||||||||
| Figure 8 feature--20 laps | |||||||||
| Front gate: $12 adults, 6-12 are $3, under 6-FREE | |||||||||
| Pit area: Age limit minimum of 14, minors must have release signed by both parents at the track | |||||||||
| Pit passes: $20 ARCA member, $30 non-member. | |||||||||
TRENT STEPHENS FLIES TO FLAT ROCK VICTORY
(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - August 11, 2012) - Current Midwest Super Modified Association (MSA) point leader Trent Stephens sailed to a dominating win in Saturday’s 40 lap main event at Flat Rock Speedway. The race, the first Super Modified event at Flat Rock in over 30 years, saw 10 cars in the 10 second bracket in qualifying in an impressive display of speed and power. Heritage Newspapers served as the sponsor for the race card. Other feature winners were Rob Moore, Gary Cronenwett and Chris Metdepenningen.
The 15 MSA cars on hand used the practice sessions to get familiar with the fast ¼ mile paved oval, as only a few drivers had ever competed at “The Rock” in the past. Stephens got hooked up and put down a lap of 10:449 in the qualifying session. The 40 lap main saw Trent start in the 8th spot, and 3 quick yellows in the first 6 laps slowed the action. The final 34 laps were straight green flag, and Stephens and the MSA stars showed their muscle. By lap 3, Trent had moved into the lead by going both high and low to take control of the race. In fact, he was on a rail as he flawlessly zipped through the pack and ran 30 laps in the 10 second bracket during the feature! At the finish, only second place DJ Shullick and third place Charlie Schultz were on the lead lap as the furious pace set by Stephens put cars down a lap or more. Kyle Edwards was fourth and Bobby Dawson came from the back to 5th spot at the finish. Zach Gibson, AJ Lesiecki Jr., Jon Henes, Bob Reisz and Brandon Fisher rounded out the top 10. Kevin Shirey, Mike McVetta, Jim Paller and Matt Marlow completed the finishing order. Jack Smith snapped an axle during a heat race and tagged the wall, ending his night. Stephens and Schultz were the heat race winners.
...IT'S TIME! GLASS CITY 200 WEEKEND IS HERE!!!!!!
In just 15 minutes, Toledo Speedway opens for a 2 hour practice session for the 24th Running of the Great Lakes Helicopters Glass City 200! 29 Late Models are here on the grounds, ready to go!
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TERRY SENNEKER VICTORIOUS IN GREAT LAKES HELICOPTER GLASS CITY 200
(TOLEDO, Ohio - September 29, 2012) - Wayland, MI driver Terry Senneker made a great save on lap 173, then took the lead for the first time with just 4 laps to go when race leader Steve Needles engine let go, paving the way to the win for Terry at the 24th running of the Great Lakes Helicopter Glass City 200 Late Model race Saturday night at Toledo Speedway. Meloney Lojko and her son, Brandon, representing Great Lakes Helicopter, presented the 5 foot trophy to Terry in the Sun Drop Winner’s Circle.
Perhaps the strongest field in several years assembled for the event, with 33 cars on the grounds. A total of 32 cars started the 200 lap grind, the longest race of the season for the outlaw-bodied Late Models. Mike Luberda withdrew from the race after having engine trouble during Friday’s practice session. Track record holder JR Roahrig lowered his mark in the PASSTIME time trials, clicking off a lap of 14:628 to set a new 1 lap record and picking up the $500 bonus. JR pulled the 10 chip for the inversion, putting North Carolina driver Brad Rogers and Johnny Belott on the front row.
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COLD FLAT ROCK PRACTICE HEATS THINGS UP FOR NEW SEASON
Flat Rock, Michigan—April 20, 2013: Despite a dusting of snow on the rooftops and the track surface in the morning, a hearty group of 47 race teams took laps at Flat Rock Speedway Saturday afternoon to prepare for the Jet’s Pizza Season Opener, which is set for Saturday, April 27. The cold, bitter wind and snow flurries failed to halt the 5 hour practice session, which went off without any incidents.
A variety of race cars--Late Models, Figure 8’s, Street Stocks, Sportsman, Trucks, Enduro cars, Great Lakes Mini Cups and MCR Dwarf Cars zipped around the fast ¼ mile oval in preparation for the 2013 racing season. The new-look Figure 8’s were sharp, as the class has the option to run without front fenders and nosepieces, giving the cars a Modified-type look.
The final practice session before opening night is set for Wednesday, April 24 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The pit area will open at 4 p.m.
Flat Rock Speedway will begin its 60th Anniversary season Saturday, April 27 with the Jet’s Pizza Season Opener, featuring the ARCA Moran Chevrolet Late Models, Parts Galore Figure 8’s and DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stocks.
Saturday’s time schedule for the opener has the pit area opening at 1:30, practice begins at 3 (spectator gates will also open at this time), time trials at 5 and racing at 7 p.m. The track is located on Telegraph Road, just 5 minutes from I-75 or I-275. The phone number is 734-782-2480.
Parking is FREE on the track grounds. Flat Rock Speedway features the best entertainment value and concession pricing in Southeastern Michigan!
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Notice to Flat Rock and Toledo Race Teams Participating in Open Practice
The I-75/Alexis Road exit heading southbound is closed at this time. Teams heading to Toledo from Michigan for Sunday's practice should take the Summit Street exit (exit 2). Follow Summit south about 2 miles (runs parallel to I-75) to Shoreland Drive. Turn right at the stoplight at Shoreland, follow Shoreland and go straight through the first traffic light at the corner of Suder Avenue. Shoreland turns into Benore Road. It will take you right to the speedway. It may open before Sunday, but there is no indication that it will be open. ...
UPDATE: Sheryl Humphrey Bowling Fundraiser March 7 at Skore Lanes
There was a bowling fundraiser to raise money for Sheryl Humphrey's medical expenses on Saturday, March 7th, 2009 at Skore Lanes, 22255 Ecorse Rd., Taylor, MI.
...Special Event Tickets Now on Sale for 2009 Flat Rock, Toledo Events
TOLEDO, OH: (3-2-09): With the 2009 racing season right around the corner, Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways have rolled out their special event advance ticket sale programs. All pre-sale tickets are for reserved seating only. General admission tickets go on sale the day of each event when the box office opens.
...Flat Rock Speedway Practice Wednesday
CANCELLED: Toledo Speedway June 19 Race Event
Santos, East Victorious in Toledo USAC Runs
TOLEDO, OH: (7-3-09): Perfect weather conditions greeted a good crowd that gathered for the return of the USAC National Sprint and Midget tours to Toledo Speedway Friday evening. Ron Hemelgarn, the 1996 Indy 500 winning car owner and a local area businessman, spoke to the crowd in pre-race ceremonies. The race card was sponsored by Hemelgarn Racing and Super Fitness. Bobby Santos III and Bobby East picked up the feature wins. Jim Young, who set fast time in the very first race at Toledo 50 years ago in 1960, sang the national anthem and received a rousing ovation from the fans. Complete Results
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Kyle Busch to Race at Toledo August 14 in CRA 100
RACE MOVED FROM ORIGINAL JULY 31 DATE
TOLEDO, OH: (7-9-09): Toledo Speedway officials have announced that NASCAR STAR KYLE BUSCH will compete in the CRA Super Series Late Model 100 Friday evening, August 14. The CRA race, originally scheduled for July 31, is being moved to the August 14 date.
Busch, one of the top stars in all 3 of NASCAR'S major circuits, has been a frequent competitor with the CRA Super Series Late Models this season. Busch, already in the area for the Michigan International Speedway (MIS) race weekend, will make his way 60 miles south to Toledo Friday, August 14 after his duties at the wheel of the #18 Joe Gibbs Racing machine are completed at MIS.
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Hantz Group/Allegiant Air Gold Cup at Flat Rock Saturday; Santa, Too
FLAT ROCK, MI: Leg number 4 of the 5-race ARCA Hantz Group/Allegiant Air Gold Cup Late Model Series takes place this Saturday, July 25 at Flat Rock Speedway. The All Sport 100 lap feature event is on tap, along with full race cards for the ARCA Figure 8's and Street Stocks. Santa Claus will also pay a visit to hand out prizes for the track's annual Christmas in July prize giveaway promotion.
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Tickets on Sale for Toledo ARCA RE/MAX 200 presented by Belle Tire
UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO MARCHING BAND TO PERFORM IN PRE-RACE SHOW
TOLEDO, OH: (7-28-09): In a little more than a month, the superspeedway-style stock cars of the ARCA RE/MAX Series will make the trip to Toledo Speedway for the ARCA 200 presented by Belle Tire. The date is Friday evening, September 4, marking the first RE/MAX event under the lights at Toledo in 3 years. Tickets are now on sale for the event, which includes the University of Toledo Marching Band as part of the pre-race activities.
Kyle Busch set to Race, Sign Autographs August 14 at Toledo
TOLEDO, OH: (8-5-09): NASCAR star Kyle Busch, already set to compete in the Allen Chevrolet Cadillac/Crown RV and Boat Cleaner 100 at Toledo Speedway Friday, August 14, will also sign autographs at the Glass City oval. Busch will race in the CRA Super Series Late Model 100 lap contest on the ½ mile paved oval.
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Hantz Goes for Elusive Glass City 200 Win
TOLEDO, OH: (9-17-09): He's 4 for 4 at Toledo Speedway this season and has his sights set on the big prize that's not in his trophy case. Pleasant Lake, IN driver Scott Hantz has officially entered the Saturday, October 3 21st running of the Glass City 200 Late Model invitational presented by AP Motorsports.
...RAIN LEAVES-NOT THE FANS AT FLAT ROCK
Despite a nearly 1 hour delay due to rain, a large and enthusiastic crowd ventured out to Flat Rock Speedway Saturday for the Parts Galore School Bus Figure 8 races. Dennis Strickland captured the 50 lap ARCA Moran Chevrolet Late Model feature, while Dennis Whisman took top honors in the Parts Galore Figure 8 race.
An incredibly wild and destructive night had the crowd roaring as Jeff King and the field bounced off of abandoned boats and trailers to win the Boat Figure 8 race. After the flag, Jeff slammed his machine over the top of a boat and blasted it into pieces, again to thunderous applause and cheers. A total of 3 buses went over on their sides in perhaps the wildest School Bus Figure 8 race in memory at "The Rock". Ray Gaddis survived to claim the checkered flag.
Additional details will follow Monday.
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Updated Entry List and Prize List for Friday Night's Christman in July Parts Galore 100
| ARCA GLASS CITY GOLD CUP SERIES | ||
| PARTS GALORE 100 | ||
| TOLEDO SPEEDWAY--JULY 12, 2013 | ||
| Car No. | Driver/Hometown | Sponsor |
| O | Nick Bailey/Toledo, OH | PB Fabrication |
| O1 | Mike Young/Toledo, OH | PB Fabrication/CGS Imaging |
| 9 | Mike Root/Grand Rapids, MI | Universal Graphics Solutions/Midwest Maintenance and Pipeline |
| 9 | Sam Coulter/Flint, MI | Coulter Motorsports |
| 29 | JR Karl/Columbia Station, OH | Zippityprint.com/Reed's Salvage/Quality Automotive |
| 30 | Bryan Clay/Grandville, MI | Clay Motorsports |
| 33 | Dave Stehouwer/Muskegon, MI | Stehouwer Motorsports |
| 33 | Jake Francis/Leroy, OH | Francis Engineering |
| 40 | Nick Grodi/Oak Harbor, OH | Offshore Performance |
| 41 | Brent Jack/Butler, IN | Brent Jack Motorsports' |
| 51 | Scott Pemberton/St. Johns, MI | A-1 Auto Parts-Service |
| 55 | Jason LaDuke/Clinton Twp., MI | Breske and Breske, Inc. |
| 69 | Ron Allen/Lincoln Park,MI | Allen Motorsports |
| 71 | Harold Fair Jr./Milan,MI | Royal Truck-Trailer |
| 72 | Scott Hantz/Angola, IN | Great Lakes Helicopter/Top Speed Fabrication/Woodville Auto Finance |
| 75 | Marcus Malcuit/Strasburg, OH | McIntosh Oil/VP Fuels |
| 88 | Steve Cronenwett Jr./Canton, MI | Giles Auto Body |
| 90 | Dennis Strickland/Carleton, MI | The Computer Company/Trenton Forging/Victory Christian Fellowship |
| TOLEDO SPEEDWAY CHRISTMAS IN JULY PRIZE GIVEAWAY--JULY 12, 2013 | ||
| ADULT DRAWING | ||
| ARCA 50th Anniversary Yearbook | ||
| ARCA 50th Anniversary Yearbook | ||
| ARCA 50th Anniversary Yearbook | ||
| ARCA 50th Anniversary Yearbook | ||
| 4 tickets to Midwest Monster Truck Show July 20 | ||
| 4 tickets Wendy's Night of Destruction--August 30 | ||
| 4 tickets to Toledo Mud Hens August 29--courtesy of Buckeye Cable | ||
| Willow Garden Chair Planter--courtesy of Chuck and Marie Davis | ||
| $25 Target Gift Card--courtesy of Paul and Iris Anton | ||
| CHILDREN | ||
| 16 inch Boys Bike-Padgett Motorsports | ||
| 16 inch Girls Bike-Padgett Motorsports | ||
| Doll-Padgett Motorsports | ||
| Doll-Padgett Motorsports | ||
| Football-Padgett Motorsports | ||
| Football-Padgett Motorsports | ||
| Bow-Rally's Hamburgers | ||
| RC Air Hogs-Rally's Hamburgers | ||
| Hot Wheels Moto Racing-Rally's Hamburgers | ||
| NASCAR Bashers--Rally's Hamburgers | ||
| Danica Patrick Car hauler-Rally's Hamburgers | ||
| Nerf Tek 6 Toy-Rally's Hamburgers | ||
| Retro Rocket-Dr. Pepper/Snapple Group | ||
| Retro Rocket-Dr. Pepper/Snapple Group | ||
| Retro Rocket-Dr. Pepper/Snapple Group | ||
NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION AT TOLEDO, CHAMPIONSHIPS AT BOTH TRACKS THIS WEEKEND!
(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 27, 2013) - It’s Labor Day weekend and it’s time for Toledo’s Wendy’s Night of Destruction and the ARCA ACME Dismantling Sportsman division championship race Friday night and Flat Rock’s Heritage Newspapers Season Championships with a fireworks show to cap off Saturday night at “The Rock.”
...LAP MONEY SPONSORSHIP, RESERVED TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE FOR GLASS CITY 200!
Toledo, Ohio—September 17, 2013: Preparations continue as the 25th Anniversary of the Great Lakes Helicopter Glass City 200 nears! Lap money sponsorship at just $10 per lap will go to the leader of each lap in the 200 lap race. And, some reserved seat tickets still remain for the season-ending event, set for Saturday, September 28. The race is being co-sponsored by Francis Engineering, Woodville Auto Finance, Hampton Inn and Holiday Inn Express.
The lap money sponsorship list will be posted on the track’s webpage. Sponsors will also get public address mentions during the event and a listing will appear in the track’s special souvenir program for this race.
Reserved seat tickets feature seating in the center grandstand, directly behind the start-finish line. The seats have backrests attached with additional leg room in the section.
To purchase lap money or tickets, call the track office today at 419-727-1100.
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GLASS CITY 200 RETURNS IN 1999! FELVER BEATS STELLAR FIELD
In January of 1999, ARCA President Ron Drager and his business partner, Roy Mott, purchased Toledo Speedway from Sonny Adams. And with the new season looming, it was time to revive a race that became known for its competition and excitement…the Glass City 200.
...2014 FLAT ROCK ENDURO ENTRY IS READY!
The entry form for the 2014 4-race Enduro Series at Flat Rock Speedway has been posted. The rules/entry blank is posted under forms here on the webpage.
The first 250 lap Enduro is set for Saturday, May 17. The track will host Scout Night for that date, with all Scouts in uniform admitted FREE. The MCR Dwarf Cars will pay a visit to "The Rock" as part of the race card, and for the first time, the VROA Modifieds will compete at the speedway.
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Glass City 200 Entry List
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.
...Trackside Tidbits, by Debi Domby
A look back at the Glass City 200:After 10 years of trying to win Toledo Speedway's Glass City 200, Dave Kuhlman finally triumphed. Kuhlman retook the lead on lap 177 when then leader Scott Hantz pitted.
...Condolences to the family of Robert Woodworth
Robert "Woody" Woodworth, age 65 of White Lake, MI passed away November 29, 2009. Robert drove the #76 "Orange Moose" Street Stock in the 1970's. He is survived by his wife Sharon, children Michael and Michele, father Wesley and brothers Terry Carl and Dan "Dusty" Rhodes. Services were held yesterday. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association. Condolences can reach the family at http://www.lynchfamily/ FUNERALDirectors.com.
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