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NEEDLES NOTCHES 1ST TOLEDO WIN IN PARTS GALORE 100
(TOLEDO, Ohio - July 12, 2013) - After having victory elude him at Toledo Speedway, Steve Needles finally got the win he deserved and did it in dominating fashion, sailing to the victory in the Parts Galore 100 for the ARCA Glass City Gold Cup Late Model Series Friday night. Howard Kelley Jr. and Robbie Loving continued their win streaks by taking their feature events on a perfect night for racing.
Scott Hantz powered into the lead on the green flag of the 100 lap Late Model feature, but Needles was right there and took the top spot on lap 8. Harold Fair Jr. began his march to the front, moving to 3rd and then 2nd by lap 12. As Needles zipped along, the first yellow came out on lap 53 for debris. On the restart, Needles got out front again, but the yellow appeared on lap 56 when Scott Pemberton dropped oil, causing Fair Jr., Hantz, Dakota Carlson and Dennis Strickland to spin. A lengthy cleanup stopped the action. On the restart Fair had something for the leader as he dove under Needles in turn 3, briefly taking the lead, but the yellow erased that move when Brent Jack spun on lap 59. When racing resumed, Steve took off as he zoomed away to his first Toledo victory of his career. Fair Jr. and Strickland traded second spot in the final 10 laps, with Fair Jr. nailing down second, Strickland third, Jack came back to claim fourth and Jake Francis was fifth, followed by Mike Root, Hantz, Sam Coulter, Nick Bailey and Ron Allen. Carlson, Pemberton, JR Karl and Don St. Denis were next in line at the finish. Nick Grodi and Jason LaDuke scratched after practice. Jack set the fat time at 15:159.
...Placer's Car Club Car Show Cancelled
Due to the extreme heat, the Placer's Car Show has been cancelled for tonight. The next car show will be Tuesday, August 6.
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FROLING-QUINLEN-PRICE-EARLEY-MCKAY JR/BRAZEAU FLAT ROCK VICTORS
(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - July 20, 2013) - The heat subsided for another action-packed night of racing at Flat Rock Speedway Saturday. Not only was Santa Claus in town for the Christmas in July Prize Giveaway, the ACME Dismantling Sportsman, ARCA 4-Cylinders, Michigan Legends, Parts Galore Figure-8’s and a Figure 8 Train race provided the fans a great night of entertainment!
...ANDY, PHIL BOZELL, GOLD CUP CHAMP CARLSON AND MORE ENTER MORAN CHEVROLET/STAN YEE MEMORIAL 150
(FLAT ROCK, MI - July 23, 2013) - The entry list keeps growing for Saturday’s Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150 at Flat Rock Speedway. As of Noon Tuesday, a total of 30 cars are on the pre-entry list, and several more are still expected for the 150 lap event for the ARCA Glass City Gold Cup Series Late Models.
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New Scoreboard Goes Up at Flat Rock
Installation has begun for the new 5 position scoreboard at Flat Rock Speedway. The goal is to have the scoreboard working for Friday night's practice.
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TOLEDO SPEEDWAY TO HOST NATIONAL BMX RACE AUG. 9-10-11
(TOLEDO, Ohio - July 24, 2013) - The Toledo Speedway BMX (Bicycle Motocross Racing) track, located on the grounds of Toledo Speedway, will host the Buckeye Nationals USA BMX races Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 9-10-11.
...FAIR JR. LEADS PRACTICE FOR MORAN CHEVY-STAN YEE MEMORIAL 150
Milan, MI driver Harold Fair Jr. finished on top of the leader board for Friday's practice session at Flat Rock Speedway, preparing for Saturday's Moran Chevrolet-Stan Yee Memorial 150 for the ARCA Glass City Gold Cup Late Models.
A total of 24 Late Models were at the track Friday night for the open practice. Fair's lap of 11:741 was tops on the chart for the night.
A field of 42 cars are entered for tomorrow's race, Flat Rock's biggest of the season. Marcus Malcuit and Tim Ryan have withdrawn their entries. Danny Slater has added his name to the list for the 150 lap contest.
All Friday pit pass purchasers enjoyed dinner, courtesy of DTS Drive Train Specialists.
The pits open at 1:30, practice begins at 3, time trials are at 5 and racing begins at 7 p.m.
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’S JOY FAIR MEMORIAL, STAN YEE MEMORIAL TO RUN AS 1 RACE AUGUST 10
FLAT ROCK, MI: (7-30-13): With Mother Nature’s unwanted assistance, Flat Rock Speedway has had to alter its scheduling after several rainouts in the past weeks. Saturday, August 10, the Joy Fair Memorial and the Stan Yee Memorial will be combined into 1 race, for 150 laps. Diamond Racing Products and Moran Chevrolet will sponsor the biggest race of the season.
“We have simply run out of dates,” noted Ron Drager, owner-promoter of the track. “After 2 postponements of the Joy Fair Memorial and now the rainout of the Stan Yee Memorial last Saturday, our options have dwindled,” added Drager. “We will now honor the memory of Joy Fair and Stan Yee for the August 10 race, which will be 150 laps.”The pit pass prices and front gate prices will remain the same as they were for the 150 lap event that was scheduled for July 27. The event will pay $2533 to win and $533 to start the contest, with over 30 drivers from Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and Canada expected. The lap money will rise to $10 per lap, as the laps have sponsors for each of the 2 races. That will now be combined to move the amount to $10 per lap. In addition, several laps have additional bonus money attached.
Diamond Racing Products has posted $333 for fast time, in honor of Yee’s famous car number, #33.
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MOORE-METDEPENNINGEN-PRICE NOTCH FLAT ROCK WINS
(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - August 3, 2013) - Sunshine and clear skies finally returned to Flat Rock Speedway for a Saturday night of racing, featuring a last-lap pass by Rob Moore for the win and a great battle to the finish in the 250 lap Enduro race, with Rayce Metdepennigen awarded the win. David Price grabbed the 4 Cylinder win. All 3 drivers took their cars to the Sun Drop Victory Lane.
The 25 lap ARCA DTS Street Stock feature race was accident-filled, including a complete restart of the race when front row starters Clyde McKee and Corey Duane tangled, collecting Tim Moore and a host of other cars. When the race went back to green flag, McKee darted out front with the lead. Through several yellow flags, Clyde kept the point but with 2 laps to go, the yellow appeared again, bunching the field for another double-file restart. After a couple of tries, the green was displayed. Rob Moore was in second spot and as the cars came to the white flag, McKee slid up the track, Moore slid back under and nosed into the lead as the checkered flag appeared, giving Moore the edge for the exciting victory. Kyle Worley was also able to get by McKee at the stripe to take second, McKee was third, Landon Schuster fourth and Craig Lange fifth, followed by Guy Fire, Danny Bennett, Steve Searles, Scot Bunge and Scott Selmi....
ALL 8 NIGHT AT TOLEDO SPEEDWAY TOMORROW!
A special THURSDAY NIGHT race (instead of Friday) is set for tomorrow, Thursday, August 8 at Toledo Speedway to kick off 4 days of activity at the Glass City entertainment facility. It’s ALL 8 Night, with just $8 admission for adults!
And it’s Kids Night, too! All kids to age 14 are FREE and will receive a FREE hot dog, chips and a drink, courtesy of Sherwood Foods, Jim’s Butcher Shop, Dr. Pepper/Snapple Group, Herr’s Potato Chips and Schwebel Baking Company. This is ONLY at Toledo Speedway!!!!
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RACERS PROVIDE GREAT FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT ON TOLEDO’S ALL 8 NIGHT
(TOLEDO, OHIO - August 8, 2013) - Toledo Speedway played host to a special Thursday night show, featuring all activities on the Figure 8 track! The All 8 Night featured $8 admission for adults and kids to 14 were admitted free. Each child also received a free hot dog, chips and a drink, courtesy of Sherwood Foods, Jim’s Butcher Shop, Dr. Pepper/Snapple Group, Herr’s Potato Chips and Schwebel Baking Company. A good crowd turned out for the night of family entertainment and fun.
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FASTIME RACING ENGINES AND PARTS TO AWARD BONUS AT FLAT ROCK AUG. 31
(Flat Rock, Michigan - August 13, 2013) - Fastime Racing Engines and Parts will award a gift certificate to a driver at Flat Rock Speedway as part of the Season Championship event Saturday, August 31.
...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.”
...Updated Lap Money Sponsors - September 6, 2013
I-75 Construction in Detroit Forces Alternate Travel Routes to Flat Rock, Toledo
It's now official and in the construction phase-I-75 in both directions is CLOSED in Detroit between Clark Street and Rosa Parks Boulevard for the planned Ambassador Bridge interchange project. It is slated to be closed through Christmas of 2009.
...Condolences to the Family of Diane Walker
TOLEDO OH (3-19-08)--Condolences to ARCA member Gary Allen, brother of Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway driver Ron Allen, on the death of his girlfriend Diane Walker.
...Watch This Weekend's Hantz Group 200 presented by Federated Car Care from the Turn One Suite!
Fair Jr. Zips to Toledo Victory
TOLEDO OH (5-25-2008)-- Harold Fair Jr. powered his way to victory in Sunday night’s ARCA Allegiant Air Glass City Gold Cup Late Model feature at Toledo Speedway. The evening, sponsored by the Toledo area UAW Cap Council, also had Ron Allen score his 100th ARCA win in the ARCA National City Bank Sportsman win, while Adam Roberts took the Michigan Legends Car feature. Bill Daniels, representing the Cap Council, presented the trophies to the winners.
...Fastest Short Track Show in the World Entry List Released.
Night of Thrills-Fireworks-Carnival Rides at Toledo Speedway Thursday, July3
STUNT DRIVER TOBY THIBODEAU TO BE GUEST ON RADIO SHOW TUESDAY NIGHT AT SPEEDWAY BAR/GRILLE
TOLEDO, OH (6-30-2008)-- Toledo Speedway, The Toledo Blade and Cumulus Radio will kick off the holiday weekend in the Glass City with the “Night of Thrills” Thursday evening, July 3. The family-oriented event will feature the Thrill show, Figure 8 racing, Carnival rides and Fireworks for the special night of fun and entertainment.
...Trackside Tidbits, by Debi Domby
SOUTHGATE MI (7-2-08)--Brent Jack had a time of it the last Gold Cup race at Toledo... all kinds of mechanical gremlins were challenging the team. This race, it was the opposite.
...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.
...Be a Part of Toledo Speedway's Burge Wrecking Night of Destruction
BE A PART OF TOLEDO SPEEDWAY'S
BURGE WRECKING "NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION"
...Froling Claims Toledo Sportsman Championship
TOLEDO, OH (8-22-2008)-- Jim Froling capped off a great season, with his runner-up finish in the feature sealing the deal for the 2008 ARCA National City Bank Sportsman championship Friday night at Toledo Speedway. Ron Allen won the 50 lap Tim Hortons Season point finale. Feature winners Josh Bunting, Kevin Little, Mike Bershback and Tyler Rycenga also visited the New Glass Bowl Lanes Winner’s Circle. Dennis Stilwell, representing Tim Hortons, presented the trophies to the winners.
...Glass City 200 Undergoes Changes For 2008
TOLEDO, OH (8-25-2008)-- Due to the soft economy, the 20th running of the Miller Lite Glass City 200, set for Saturday, September 20, will see a change for this season. The Late Model invitational, which has been a 200 lap contest, will now become a 150 lap feature race for this year. Ticket prices have been reduced $5 each and pit passes will also see a $5 reduction. A cash purse of over $55,000 is up for grabs for the fall classic at the ½ mile paved oval.
...Sauve Shoots For Unprecedented 4th Glass City Title; Defending Champ Campbell Enters
TOLEDO, OH (9-17-2008)-- 3-time race winner Steve Sauve of Saginaw, MI and defending champ Brian Campbell are the latest entries for the 20th Anniversary of the Miller Lite Glass City 200, set for this Saturday, September 20 at Toledo Speedway. This year’s event has been scaled back to 150 laps, with $5500 to win and $1000 to start being posted for the Late Model portion of the event.
...Racing Beats the Rain at Toledo
TOLEDO, OH (5-8-09)-- A pleasant day turned into a cloudy and eventually a rainy evening at Toledo Speedway for the first Friday night show of the season. A good crowd sat through the rain that began just after qualifying at 7 p.m. The BCSN/Tim Hortons/Toledo Blade season opener started 20 minutes late and was pushed along as quickly as possible.
...Trackside Tidbits
(5-6-10) - Defending division champion, Eric Lee, won the opening night Super Late Model feature by about a half lap over Paul Pelletier. It was Lee's 15th career win at Flat Rock in the Late Model division. "The car was pretty good tonight, we changed a bunch of things over the winter to the car so I was a little nervous about the outcome tonight. ...
Toledo Speedway Update; Full Ahead Tonight
(5-7-10) - Despite the forecast, as of 2:00 PM ET today, skies are sunny and clear overhead at Toledo Speedway. With nothing on the radar, tonight's racing program at Toledo Speedway is full-ahead. Call before traveling (419) 727-1100.
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