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Father Fair Shows Son the Way at Toledo
TOLEDO, OH (8-8-2008)-- He’s 62? Years old, but he doesn’t drive like it, at least on the race track.. The ageless wonder Harold Fair Sr. held back the charge of his son, Harold Jr. to win the 50 lap ARCA Allegiant Air Gold Cup Late Model feature Friday night at Toledo Speedway. And Harold took the win on Racer’s Reunion Night! He was presented the Gold Cup by former track champs Danny Byrd and Harold Cook, who were on hand for the festivities.
...Trackside Tidbits by Debi Domby
Tickets on Sale for School Buses, Glass City 200 and ARCA Championship Weekend
TOLEDO OH (8-13-08)--Reserved seat tickets are now on sale for several season-ending events at both Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways. Tickets may be obtained at either track, by phone or by down-loading the reserved seat ticket order form posted on each track's website. 2008_reserved_ticket_form
...Be a Part of Toledo Speedway's Burge Wrecking Night of Destruction
BE A PART OF TOLEDO SPEEDWAY'S
BURGE WRECKING "NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION"
...Kelley Kops Toledo Win
TOLEDO, OH (8-15-2008)-- Make it 2 in a row for former champ Howard Kelley Jr. at Toledo Speedway as he scored the win in the 35 lap ARCA National City Bank Sportsman main event on Allen Chevrolet-Cadillac/Qualite Sports Lighting Night. Tom Allen of Allen Chevy presented trophies to the winners, which also included Dennis Whisman, Josh Bunting and Dennis Futrel making trips to the New Glass Bowl Lanes Winner’s Circle.
...Big Labor Day Weekend Set For Flat Rock, Toledo Speedways
Flat Rock, MI and TOLEDO, OH (8-20-2008)-- There’s plenty of racing action in store for fans in the Southeastern Michigan/Northern Ohio area, as Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways prepare for the Labor Day weekend with 3 big events on the calendar.
...Trackside Tidbits by Debi Domby
Eric Lee won his third Late Model feature of the season and his 12th of his career at Flat Rock Saturday night.
...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
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.
...Glass City 200 Entry Form Available
Fair Jr.-Whisman-Arnold Jr. Take 2008 Toledo Titles
TOLEDO, OH (8-31-2008)-- Harold Fair Jr., Dennis Whisman and Dave Arnold Jr. captured the 2008 Season Championship titles at Toledo Speedway on a beautiful Sunday evening. Dave Kuhlman took the 100 lap ARCA Allegiant Air Gold Cup Late Model feature race and Fair Jr.’s second place run was enough to snare his 2nd Gold Cup title in a row.
..."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.
...Toledo Speedway Sportsman Champ Jim Froling on Inside ARCA Radio Tuesday Night
TOLEDO OH (9-3-08)-2008 Toledo Speedway Sportsman Division Champion Jim Froling and car owner Bob Hoffman are the next scheduled guests on Inside ARCA Radio Sponsored by Team GLOCK Racing, this Tuesday night, September 9th, 2008. Froling's No. 46 Sportsman car will be on display outside of the Toledo Speedway Bar and Grill from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.
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Trackside Tidbits by Debi Domby
Toledo and Flat Rock Speedway Awards Banquet November 7th
Burge Wrecking Night Of Destruction Ends With A Crunch
TOLEDO, OH (9-5-2008)-- A huge crowd piled into Toledo Speedway Friday night for the Burge Wrecking Night of Destruction, and it was just that. As the featured School Bus Figure 8 race was coming down to the white flag, one of the buses lost both its brakes and steering, sending the bus through the front stretch wall. The catch cables and the wall did their job, despite the wall breaking on impact. No one was injured and the bus did not get into the grandstands.
...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.
...Glass City 200 Sportsman Division Entry List Now Available
Glass City 200 Entry List
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.
...You Can Ride or Drive a Cup Car at Toledo Speedway Sept. 21st
TOLEDO, OH (9-15-08): Being a spectator at Toledo Speedway or at any race track is exciting, thrilling and sometimes brings up the question-could I do that? Well, if you think you can or want to just take a ride in a stock car, Victory Lane Motorsports Racing Experience will give you that chance this Sunday, September 21 on the big ½ mile paved oval at Toledo Speedway!
...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.
...Glass City 200 Event To Include Fundraiser For Ryan Gibson
TOLEDO, OH (9-17-2008)-- Track officials, race teams and fans will have the opportunity to contribute to the Ryan Gibson Education Fund in memory of Terry Gibson this Saturday night at the Glass City 200 at Toledo Speedway.
...Outlaws on the Way!; Miller Lite Glass City 200 at Toledo Speedway This Weekend; Field Stacked
TOLEDO, OH (9-18-08) - With a weekend off from the ARCA RE/MAX Series world, many series officials are going racing anyway. And they're steering for Toledo Speedway this Friday and Saturday where the 20th Miller Lite Glass City 200 takes center stage on the half-mile Toledo oval.
...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
...Glass City 200 Banner Honors Former Race Winners
Glass City Program Available
Trackside Tidbits by Debi Domby
The three time Gold Cup champion (2002, 2007 and 2008) Harold Fair Jr. won the 20th running of the Glass City joining the other 15 other winners (only Steve Sauve, Bob Senneker and Joe Ruttman have won it multiple times).
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