News
Youth Brigade Next Wave of Glass City 200 Entries
TOLEDO, OH: (9-15-09): The next crop of young stars in asphalt Late Model racing have filed the latest entries for the 21st running of the Glass City 200 Late Model invitational presented by AP Motorsports, set for Saturday night, October 3 at Toledo Speedway. Entries for Chad Finley, Steve Cronenwett Jr., Jake Francis and Tom O'Leary IV have been received.
Click here for up-to-date Late Model and Sportsman Glass City 200 Entry Lists.
...FIRST TWO ENTRIES FOR HOLLYWOOD CASINO 100 GLASS CITY GOLD CUP SERIES OPENER MAY 10 AT TOLEDO
(TOLEDO, Ohio - April 25, 2013) - Andrew Morrisey lives in Wisconsin, but that won’t stop the Badger state native from making the trip to Toledo Speedway for the Friday, May 10 Hollywood Casino 100 for the ARCA Glass City Gold Cup Series Late Models, the first event of 2013 for the class at the Glass City oval. Second-generation driver Jason LaDuke has also filed his entry for the contest, which features the top outlaw Late Model drivers in the Midwest.
...Placer's Car Club Car Show Cancelled
Tonight Placer's Car Club Car Show tonight has been cancelled for tonight due to the repaving of Benore Road. The next Car Show will be next Tuesday.
...FLAT ROCK and TOLEDO SPEEDWAY TIME SCHEDULES May 31, June 1, 2013
TOLEDO SPEEDWAY
FRIDAY, MAY 31
AUTOGRAPH NIGHT! Walk onto the track and meet the drivers!
Chick-Fil-A Cow will also be at the track!
*A limited supply of Chick-Fil-A sandwiches will be available at the concession stands starting at 7 p.m.
Racer’s Reunion Night
ARCA ACME Dismantling Sportsman, ARCA Parts Galore Figure 8’s, R & M Recycling X Cars, ARCA 4 Cylinders
Pits
ARCA members $20; non-members $30 each. Minimum age for pits is 12, with minor’s release signed by both parents at registration (must be with minor).
Grandstands—All Seating is General Admission for this race
Adults-$12, children 6-12 are $3, under 6 free with adult
Pit area: 3:30 p.m.
Front gates: 5 p.m.
Practice: 5 p.m..
Time trials: 6 p.m.
On-track autograph session: 7 p.m.
Racing: 7:30 p.m.
FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY
Saturday, June 1
GLASS UNLIMITED AUTOGRAPH NIGHT! Walk onto the track and meet the drivers!
Racer’s Reunion Night
ARCA Moran Chevrolet Late Models, ARCA Parts Galore Figure 8’s, DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stocks and ARCA 4 Cylinders
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: $3; Under 6 FREE with adult
Pit area: 2 p.m.
Practice: 3:30
Front gates: 3:30
Time trials: 5:15
On-track autograph session: 6:15
Racing: 7 p.m.
Both Tracks: FREE parking on track grounds; all concession items are priced from .50 to $3.50. Beer is available ($4.50 each)
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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FLAT ROCK and TOLEDO SPEEDWAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS August 2-3, 2013
TOLEDO SPEEDWAY
FRIDAY, AUGUST 2—MEIJER NIGHT AT THE RACES!
Top Speed Modifieds and ARCA ACME Dismantling Sportsman—Two ½ mile divisions!
Plus Road Course Race (using parts of ½ mile, ¼ mile and pit road)
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-$15
Children 6-12 are $3 each, under 6 are free
Pit area: 3 p.m.
Front gates: 4:30 p.m.
Practice: 4:30
Time trials: 6:15
Racing: 7:30 p.m.
FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY
SATURDAY, AUGUST 3
250 lap Enduro, ARCA DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stocks and ARCA 4 Cylinders
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: 4 p.m.
Front gates: 5 p.m.
Practice: 5 p.m.
Time trials: 6
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) **Happy Hour-16 oz. drafts for $3 each; 6p to 7p at Toledo; 5:30-6:30 at Flat Rock
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.
...FLAT ROCK and TOLEDO SPEEDWAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Thursday, August 8 (Toledo); Saturday, August 10 (
TOLEDO SPEEDWAY
Tuesday, August 6: Placer’s Car Club Classic Car Cruisin’
1st, 2nd and 3rd Tuesdays of each month!
6 p.m. to 8 p.m. FREE admission!
**THURSDAY NIGHT SPECIAL! AUGUST 8—ALL 8 NIGHT!
Adult admission just $8 each!
Kids Night! Kids to age 14 are FREE and receive free hot dog, chips and drink
Courtesy of Sherwood Foods, Jim’s Butcher Shop, Dr. Pepper/Snapple, Herr’s Potato Chips, Schwebel Baking Company
*All events on the Figure 8 track!
ARCA Parts Galore Figure 8’s, Figure 8 Train Race, Boat Figure 8, and the first-ever Figure 8 Trailer race and Flag Pole race!
Pits
$20 ARCA member, $30 non-member. Minimum age for pits is 12, with minor’s release signed by parent(s) at registration (must be with minor).
Grandstands—All seating general admission—ALL tickets go on sale at 5:30 p.m. race day!
Adults-$ 8 each
Children to age 14 are FREE! **Pick up kids ticket/food voucher at ticket windows upon arrival to the track. Please have children present at ticket window.
Pit area: 5:30 p.m.
Front gates: 5:30 p.m.
Practice: 6 p.m.
Racing: 7:30 p.m.
*FRIDAY-SATURDAY-SUNDAY, AUGUST 9-10-11
BUCKEYE NATIONALS BMX EVENT AT TOLEDO SPEEDWAY BMX TRACK!
Bicycle Motocross track located on west end of track grounds
FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY—SATURDAY, AUGUST 10
BIGGEST RACE OF THE SEASON!!!(re-scheduled due to rain)
JOY FAIR MEMORIAL-STAN YEE MEMORIAL 150 (combined into 1 race)
Moran Chevrolet, Diamond Racing Products--sponsors
ARCA GLASS CITY GOLD CUP LATE MODEL SERIES—150 LAPS!
Plus Parts Galore Figure 8 and ACME Dismantling Sportsman (features only)
*Rain checks must be exchanged at the ticket windows upon arrival to track;
If there is a price difference, refund will be given or additional cost will be due.
Pits
ALL Late Model teams: $30 each
ARCA members for Figure 8,
Sportsman teams: $20 each
All Non-members: $30
Minimum age for pits is 12, with minor’s release signed by parent(s) at registration (must be with minor).
Grandstands
Adults: $25
Children 6-12 are $3, under 6-free
Pit gate: 1 p.m.
Front gates: 3 p.m.
Practice: 3 p.m.
Time trials: 5
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); Happy hour-$3-16 ounce drafts, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Toledo, 5:30 to 6:30 at Flat Rock.
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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BCSN TO AIR 11 FLAT ROCK/TOLEDO EVENTS IN 2014
(Toledo, Ohio - February 25, 2014) - The Buckeye Cable Sports Network (BCSN) will air a total of 11 Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway events for the 2014 racing season.
...Glass City 200 Sportsman Division Entry List Now Available
Flat Rock/Toledo Speedway Bulletin (12-14-09)
On behalf of everyone at the tracks, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! The new schedules will be released yet this week-check the websites. There are a few changes, but we're still sorting things out and trying to make everything fit. It all looks good in December! As we did in 2009, we simply need to work together and continue to provide the great entertainment value through these tough times. May you and your families enjoy the holiday season and be blessed with employment, health and prosperity!
...2010 Schedule Change for 2010 ARCA Sportsman Teams
We have made the decision to move your biggest race of the season from Saturday, October 2 to Friday, July 30. The race will be 50 laps, and will have a Friday, August 6 date as a rain date.
...ARCA Late Models Prepare for Two Gold Cup Events June 18, June 26
Lap Money Sponsorship Available for Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150
Rain Shuts Down Flat Rock Action
Flat Rock, MI (8-21-2010) -- Flat Rock Speedway's Saturday, August 21 event has been cancelled due to the rain. Showers started at the track around 9:30 a.m. and continued as track officials decided to pull the plug.
...Toledo PAL Boxing Show Postponed: Show Now Sunday at 6PM
Froling, Whisman, Schuster, Turner the 2010 Toledo Champions
(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 27, 2010) - A great crowd Friday evening at Toledo Speedway witnessed the crowning of the 2010 track champs on All Sport Season Championship Night. Jim Froling, Dennis Whisman, Landon Schuster and Brad Turner took the titles in their respective divisions on perhaps the best Friday evening weather of the season.
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Flat Rock Info: School Bus Figure-8s Rescheduled for this Saturday, September 18
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.
...Flat Rock/Toledo Speedway Bulletin (1-18-11)
The new schedules were released December 31. Check the websites. This is the second of our winter bulletins. All bulletins are posted on the site...no direct mail. February issue will be posted around the 21st or so. Flat Rock office is closed; Toledo phone number is 419-727-1100. Please direct all calls to Toledo. Please share this bulletin with those who do not use the computer!
...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.
...Strickland, Turner 2 For 2 At Flat Rock; Stadniczuk Claims First Win, Then Rain Again
(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - May 21, 2011) - A nice crowd ventured to Flat Rock Speedway Saturday night for the UAW Local 3000/Stanford-Allen Chevrolet Cadillac Autograph and Scout Night. With the rain once again in the area, the program was stopped with the Street Stock B Main and the Figure 8 feature remaining. Both of those events will be added to the June 4 race card. The track also honored former drivers and personnel at its annual Racer’s Reunion. A total of 14 races were completed, which is a complete event.
...WEDNESDAY FLAT ROCK PRACTICE STILL A GO; MORE ENTRIES FOR 100 LAP RACE SATURDAY
Flat Rock, Michigan--June 22, 2011: Yep, we're doing the same thing as you--watching radar! As of 2:45 p.m. today, Flat rock Speedway's open practice session is still a go. Pits open at 4, practice 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. You can check the website should weather conditions change and we'll try to keep you posted!
Royce Cornett, Dan Ford Jr. and Joe Hawes filed entries today for Saturday's Allegiant 100 lap ARCA Glass City Gold Cup Late Model event. Cornett and Hawes are former Flat Rock Late Model champions, while Ford is a 5-time Street Stock titlist.
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FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY-SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2011 LAST RACE OF THE SEASON AT “THE ROCK”!
300 LAP ENDURO CHAMPIONSHIP RACE
Plus Wives/mechanics race
Pits: 3:30 p.m.
Front Gate and Ticket office: 5 p.m.
Wives/mechanics practice: 5:30 p.m. (15 minutes)
Racing: 6 p.m. NOTE SPECIAL START TIME
Grandstand: $11 adult, children 6-12 are $3, under 6 are free
Pits: $20 member, $30 non-member
NO carry-in coolers, cans or bottles permitted in grandstands or spectator hill.
*If you are planning on bringing a car for the wives/mechanics race, please call Scott or Casey at 419-727-1100.
...GREAT LAKES HELICOPTER SIGNS ON, RETURNS AS GLASS CITY 200 SPONSOR
TOLEDO, OH: (2-9-12): Toledo Speedway is proud to announce the return of Great Lakes Helicopter as the sponsor of its signature event, the Glass City 200 Super Late Model invitational. The Almont, MI based business has agreed to enter into its 3rd season of support for the 24th running of the event at the Glass City oval.
“We are very pleased that Great Lakes Helicopter will again be a part of the Glass City 200 weekend this season,” said Ron Drager, promoter of the Toledo track. “Our thanks to John Lojko and his group for their great support of this prestigious event.”
Alabama resident Augie Grill made his first attempt at Toledo in an outlaw Late Model a historic one at last season’s Glass City event, capturing the 200 lap contest in a car prepared by Canadian Jerry Artuso. The date for the 2012 edition of the Great Lakes Helicopter Glass City 200 is Saturday, September 29.
Great Lakes Helicopter also serves as the sponsor of the #116 Late Model driven by Jack Varney Jr.
Log onto www.toledospeedway.com for current information and the 2012 schedule.
...Toledo/Flat Rock Time Schedule
| TOLEDO SPEEDWAY--THURSDAY, MAY 3 | |||||||||||
| PLACER'S CAR CLUB CLASSIC CAR SHOWS BEGIN! | |||||||||||
| 6 P.M. TO 8 P.M. | |||||||||||
| 1ST, 2ND AND 3RD THURSDAYS OF EACH MONTH!!! | |||||||||||
| TOLEDO SPEEDWAY-FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2012 | |||||||||||
| Weekly Friday night racing begins!! | |||||||||||
| Friday, May 4 | |||||||||||
| 3:30 | Pits open | ||||||||||
| 5 p.m. | Practice begins and front gate opens | ||||||||||
| 6:15 | Time Trials | ||||||||||
| 7 p.m. | Driver's meeting | ||||||||||
| 7:30 p.m. | SP heats | ||||||||||
| 4 Cylinder, F8, SS heats (in that order) | |||||||||||
| SP feature--35 laps | |||||||||||
| 4 Cyl. Feature--20 laps | |||||||||||
| F8 feature--20 laps | |||||||||||
| SS feature--20 laps | |||||||||||
| Front gate: Adults-$12; children 6-12 are $3, under 6-FREE | |||||||||||
| *Must be minimum 14 years of age; both parents required to sign minor's release. | |||||||||||
| Pit passes; $20 member, $30 non-member. | |||||||||||
| All drivers must be ARCA members | |||||||||||
| **OPEN PRACTICE AT FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY THIS WEDNESDAY, MAY 2 | |||||||||||
| 5 P.M. TO 9 P.M.; PITS OPEN AT 4 P.M. | |||||||||||
| PIT PASSES ARE $15 EACH | |||||||||||
| FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY OPENING DAY--SATURDAY, MAY 5, 2012 | |||||||||||
| 2 p.m. | Pit area/registration opens/tech barn opens | ||||||||||
| 3:30 p.m. | Practice-LM, F8, SS and front gate opens | ||||||||||
| 5 p.m. | Time trials | ||||||||||
| 6:30 p.m. | Driver's meeting | ||||||||||
| 7 p.m. | Racing | ||||||||||
| ORDER OF EVENTS | |||||||||||
| SS A Main heats | |||||||||||
| LM heats | |||||||||||
| SS B Main heats | |||||||||||
| LM last-chance (if necessary) | |||||||||||
| F8 heats | |||||||||||
| LM feature--50 laps | |||||||||||
| SS A Main--25 laps | |||||||||||
| SS B Main--15 laps | |||||||||||
| F8 feature--20 laps | |||||||||||
| Front gate: $12 adults, 6-12 are $3, under 6-FREE | |||||||||||
| Age limit minimum of 14, minors must have release signed by both parents at the track | |||||||||||
| Pit passes: $20 ARCA member, $30 non-member. | |||||||||||
| All drivers must be ARCA members. | |||||||||||
| SUNDAY, MAY 6 AT FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY | |||||||||||
| FLAT ROCK HISTORICAL SOCIETY FLEA MARKET | |||||||||||
| 7 A.M. TO 4 P.M. | |||||||||||
| ADMISSION TO GROUNDS IS FREE! | |||||||||||
| FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CALL 734-782-5220 | |||||||||||
FLAT ROCK-TOLEDO SPEEDWAY BULLETIN—DECEMBER 17, 2012
This is the second of our monthly off-season bulletins. It will be posted here on the webpages and emailed to our members who have provided email addresses. If you would like to be added to that list, email your address to Sherry at smiller@arcaracing.com.
Please direct any calls to the Toledo office during the winter months; the Flat Rock office is closed. The Toledo phone number is 419-727-1100.
...Two Buses Available for Flat Rock Speedway on June 14th
EACH SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES 20 RESERVED SEAT TICKETS. YOU PAINT THE BUS, WE SUPPLY THE DRIVERS!COST IS $600. CALL SCOTT AT 734-782-2480.
...Condolences to the family of Ashley Loving
2009 Mall Show Participants (current 3-11-09)
FRENCHTOWN SQUARE MALL MONROE, MI MARCH 20/21, 2009
#40 David Whitely/Monroe, MI Late Model
#90 Dennis Strickland/Carleton, MI Late Model
#95 Dan Trosen Jr./Trenton, MI Late Model
#25 Scott Lockenour/Allen Park, MI Sportsman
#23 Truck: Mike Young/Toledo, OH
#33 Truck: Brian Norton/Lambertville, MI
#89 Kevin Butzin/Romulus, MI Late Model
Pace Car--Allen Chevrolet/Cadillac
Safety Truck--Allen Chevrolet/Cadillac
#72 4 Cylinder: Brad Turner/Ida, MI
#22 Street Stock: Dave Tanner/Carleton, MI
#66 Figure 8: Donald Burkhart/New Boston, MI
Factory Stock: Speedway Tire/Auto
WESTFIELD FRANKLIN PARK TOLEDO, OH MARCH 27/28, 2009
#8 Tom O'Leary IV/Toledo, OH Sportsman
#40 David Whitely/Monroe, MI Late Model
#14 Randy Padgett Jr/Toledo, OH Factory Stock
#11 Archie Padgett Jr./Toledo, OH Factory Stock
#25 Scott Lockenour/Allen Park, MI Sportsman
#23 Truck: Mike Young/Toledo, OH
#33 Truck: Brian Norton/Lambertville, MI
#90 LM: Dennis Strickland/Carleton, MI
#27 Sportsman: Gary Denis/Toledo, OH
Factory Stock: Speedway Tire/Auto
#4 ARCA Truck: Steve Perkins/Toledo, OH
...Lapceivers Now Available
TOLEDO OH (3-31-09)--The Westhold Corporation, the manufacturers of our timing and scoring transponder system at both Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways, are now offering the LAPCEIVER to race teams. It is powered by one (1) AA battery.
...Condolences to the Family of Helen Hamblin
Condolences to ARCA and Focus Motorsports Ministries Officials Jerry and Bonnie Stewart on the death of Jerry's sister, Helen Hamblin.
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