Toledo Speedway News
Condolences to the Family of Richard Koester
TOLEDO OH (11-18-08)--Richard C. Koester, who with his brother Herb, built and paved Toledo Speedway in the early 1960s, died Saturday Nov. 15 at the age of 82.
...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.
...Gibson Sails to Emotional Toledo Win
TOLEDO, OH (5-15-09)-- With the thoughts of his uncle Terry Gibson riding along with him, Zach Gibson put on a show for the fans Friday night at Toledo Speedway. Zach powered his way to the win in the 30 lap Buckeye 305 Super Sprint feature Friday night on Western Lake Erie Insulation Industry-Local 45 Night in front of a good crowd, despite another Friday night of rain and threatening weather. The show was halted for about 20 minutes while the track dried, but the rain held off long enough to complete the race card. All kids to age 14 were admitted free and received a free hot dog, chips and a drink, courtesy of Sherwood Foods, Seyfert’s Potato chips and the Dr. Pepper/Snapple Group.
...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.
...VanDoorn - fastest in Friday's practice - focused on Glass City 200 at Toledo Speedway
ARCA Fan Fest Set For May 17, 18 at Toledo Speedway
ARCA RE/MAX Series, ARCA Lincoln Welders Truck Series Double-Header on Tap
TOLEDO OH (2-28-08)--Officials from ARCA and Toledo Speedway announced today that the 4th Annual ARCA Fan Fest has been scheduled as part of the spring ARCA RE/MAX Series weekend at Toledo Speedway, May 17 & 18.
Trackside Tidbits by Debi Domby
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.
...Toledo Speedway Upcoming Weekend Schedule
ARCA Championship Weekend Tickets on Sale Now
Just $25 for 2-days of racing!
TOLEDO, OH (10-6-2008)-- With championships on the line for the ARCA Lincoln Welders Truck Series and the ARCA RE/MAX Series this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, October 11/12 at Toledo Speedway, race fans have the opportunity to witness the crowning of the new ARCA Champions, and, a great price!
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Toledo Speedway Weekly Friday Shows Begin May 1
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.
...Kyle Busch: 'Border War' concept spot on
(TOLEDO, Ohio – Nov. 15, 2013) – The ARCA Midwest Tour and ARCA/CRA Super Series will kick off the 2014 racing season at Toledo Speedway with another combined Border Wars contest. It’s that type of short track racing, NASCAR superstar Kyle Busch says, that makes late model racing so great.
...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.
...Be a Part of Toledo Speedway's Burge Wrecking Night of Destruction
BE A PART OF TOLEDO SPEEDWAY'S
BURGE WRECKING "NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION"
...Former Winner Doering, Michigan Hot Shoe Joe Bush Enter Glass City Late Model Event
TOLEDO, OH (9-11-2008)-- 2006 race winner John Doering has filed his entry for the 20th Anniversary of the Miller Lite Glass City 200, set for Saturday, September 20 at Toledo Speedway. Hastings, MI driver Joe Bush, also expected to be a contender for the win, has also entered this year’s edition of the Late Model invitational, which has been set for 150 laps for 2008. A cash purse of over $55,000 has been posted, with 200 laps of feature racing planned for the evening.
...5 Days/Nights of Racing at Toledo in 10 Days!!!
Hantz leads Great Lakes Helicopter Glass City 200 at the halfway point of the race
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.
..."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.
...Glass City Program Available
Glass City 200 Banner Honors Former Race Winners
19th Annual Toy Run at Toledo Speedway on November 2nd
TOLEDO OH (10-24-08)-Picture 1,000+ motorcycles and all the chrome, leather and VROOOM that goes along with that. This is truly an event you don't want to miss!
...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.
...Glass City 200 Sportsman Division Entry List Now Available
Simko Returns to Toledo's Glass City 200 Saturday; 40 Entries
Glass City 200 Entry Form Available
Toledo Speedway helps raise more than $8,500 with 24th annual Toy Run event
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.
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