June 20, 2013

To:  ARCA Late Model teams

Re:  Toledo Late Model tires

On Wednesday, June 5, Hoosier Tire conducted a tire test at Toledo Speedway for the ARCA Late Models.  Irish Saunders, Asphalt Product Manager for Hoosier, conducted the test.  Ken Kolter, lead engineer and his staff were also present at the test.

The cars of JR Roahrig, #16, John VanDoorn, #61, and Dennis Strickland, #90, took part in the day-long test session.

3 combinations of tires were tested:

F45/Star 56

3035/3045

F40/F50

After reviewing all test data, Hoosier has determined that the F40 left side and F50 right side tires are the proper tire for Toledo Speedway Late Models at this current time. 

“The Hoosier F40/F50 combination is a proven tire and the best fit for Toledo,” said Saunders.  “The tire will be consistent and durable.”

Tires will be available at both the ARCA office and Toledo Speedway Monday, July 1. 

*An open test is being planned for Friday, July 5.  There will be no pit pass fees for Late Model teams.  The plan is to open at 3:30, the Late Models will have the track from 4:30-5:15 and from 6:45-7:15.  We are running our weekly show that night also.  *We plan to have some used F40/F50 tires here at the track for use on July 5 that will be available at no charge.

*Teams planning to test July 5 must contact Scott or Casey at Toledo at 419-727-1100 prior to the test.

Thank you,

Ron Drager

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(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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Qualifying is up next at Toledo Speedway for Meijer Night at the Races!  The Top Speed Modified Tour is up first for time trials, followed by the ARCA ACME Dismantling Sportsman division on the 1/2 mile.

The night will be capped off with a 25 lap Road Course race, which uses parts of the 1/4 mile, 1/2 mile and pit road!  

It's overcast but nice and cool...a great night to be entertained at Toledo Speedway!  Racing begins at 7:30.  

 

 

 

 

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 2, 2013) - An early afternoon rain stopped just before the pit area opened, allowing for Toledo Speedway’s Meijer Night at the Races to take place.  Brian Nester took the Top Speed Modified Tour race, while Kyle DeLisle Jr. was the victor in the ARCA ACME Dismantling Sportsman feature.  Tommy O’Leary captured the Road Course race as all 3 winners visited the Sun Drop Winner’s Circle.

The Top Speed Modified Tour made their initial stop at Toledo, with Brian Nester claiming the win in the 40 lap main event.  The first 13 laps saw the trio of leader Jonathan Martin, Nester and Trevor Berry run under a blanket.  They diced back and forth until Berry had an engine let go, bringing out the yellow flag on lap 13.  On the restart, Martin looped his machine, giving Nester the point and Brian took off as the race went green the rest of the way.  Nester took the win as he sailed to victory over Tim Burkett, Josh Weyher, Damon Breedlove, Greg Fuller, Dave Christiansen, Brad Wyatt, Martin, Mark Bott, Norm Taylor, Kenny Phillips, Ralph Baxter, Tommy O’Leary, Berry and Jim Resnew.  Berry set fast time at 16:689 for the 15 car field and won the fast heat.  Weyher captured the other heat win.

LaSalle, Ontario driver Kyle DeLisle picked up victory number 2 of the season, scoring the win in the 35 lap ARCA ACME Dismantling Sportsman feature.  Ron Allen led the first 8 laps until Howard Kelley Jr. motored by on the outside for the lead on lap 9.  On lap 11, the yellow appeared when Greg Stilwell and Kent McCloskey tangled.  Allen dropped out with a flat tire at that point and on the restart, DeLisle, running second, got to the front and took control of the race, which went green for the final 24 laps.  DeLisle withstood Kelley’s charge to take the win, with Mike Young third, Jim Froling fourth and Norm Lewallen fifth, followed by Kenny McKay Jr., Andy Harding, Jeff Myers Jr., David Frantz, Dan Grigsby, Rich Abel, Allen, Stilwell and McCloskey.  Allen and McKay Jr. were the heat race winners, as McKay Jr. nipped Myers Jr. by inches to win that heat race.  Young set fast time at 17:386 for the 14 car field.

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No one expected to see a driver from Alabama show up to run the Glass City 200.  The southern states pretty much don’t run outlaw-bodied Late Models, but 2-time Snowball Derby winner Augie Grill became an instant success at Toledo Speedway in 2011.  Grill, teaming with Canadian Jerry Artuso, was a surprise entrant and promptly showed his skills by sailing to the victory on an extremely bitter cold Saturday night.

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Flat Rock, Michigan—October 5, 2013:  Rick McColl used the strategy of going for broke and did not pit for fuel, which became the right call as he scored the victory in the 300 lap Enduro Championship race Saturday night at Flat Rock Speedway.  Jeff Metdepenningen’s second place run netted him the 2013 track Enduro title, his second at “The Rock.”

The 26 car field used a practice session to serve as their qualifying session also.  Jeff Braun set fast time and rolled a 7 for the inversion.   Bobby Hugo and Dave Stadniczuk were early leaders until Jeff Metdepenningen took control of the race.  Jeff stayed in front until he pitted at lap 186 for fuel, giving the lead to his son, Rayce.  Several laps later, Rayce darted into the pits for his fuel stop, handing the lead to McColl.  Both Jeff and Rayce, running for the Enduro championship, played it safe by stopping for fuel, while McColl, who was not in the mix for the title, rolled the dice and stayed out on the track.

When Jeff Metdepennigen returned to the race, McColl had built up over a 1 lap lead on his challenger.  McColl held on for the victory over Jeff, Dave Bennett, Troy Brehmer and Stadniczuk.  The winner checked his fuel at the end of the race and had very, very little left as he claimed the win.  McColl said “I shut the engine off during the red flag.  Had I not, we probably would not have made it.”  The only red flag came out when Tony Rumble snapped an axle.

Jeff Metdepenningen’s run secured his 2^nd title at the track.  Jeff’s first one was in 2011.

Derrick Sheppard was sixth, cementing his 2^nd place finish in the final point tally.  Rick Bennett, Braun, Bob Swanson and Hugo completed the top ten, followed by Ed Case, Rayce Metdepenningen, Brock Kamlay, Danny Bennett, Shawn Bershback, Tom Sprotberry, Jacob Thomas, Mike Luebke, Lou Caposey, John Devor, Tony Rumble, Eric Fitzpatrick, Jimmy Gullett, Derek Denton, Paul Martell and Herbie King.

The Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway awards banquet in Saturday, October 12 at the Toledo Speedway Bar and Grille banquet room at 6 p.m.

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Kelley Anne Marie Lindahl, the daughter of Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway announcer Gary Lindahl, passed away Monday, January 27.  A resident of Jackson, MI, Kelley was 39.

In addition to her father, Gary, Kelley is survived by her mother Cheryl Collins Pickett and Timothy B Pickett, brothers Christopher (Stacy) Lindahl and Timothy (Amanda) Pickett, sisters Jennie (David) Belden and Angie Pickett; grandparents Frances Pickett and Eugene and Stella Lindahl, eight aunts and uncles and nine nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends at the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 711 N. Francis Street in Jackson on Thursday, January 30, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.   The Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 1 with Father Robert Pienta officiating.  Cremation will follow.  A private burial of ashes will take place at Hillcrest Memorial Park.

Contributions in Kelley’s memory to the organization of the donor’s choice are welcome.

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Thousands of photos, one-of-a-kind memorabilia, vintage video and memories were shared at the 11^th annual Racer Reunion at the Toledo Speedway Bar & Grill Saturday March 15, highlighting a full day and evening of activities. ...

TOLEDO, OH (6-3-10):  Canadian Mike Lichty is the latest entry for Toledo Speedway's annual All American Coach/Qualite Sports Lighting "Fastest Short Track Show in the World" featuring the open-wheel doubleheader of the Midwest Super Modified (MSA)Oswego Winged Challenge Series and the Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper (AVBBSS) Super Sprint Cars, set for Friday, June 11.  ...

(TOLEDO, Ohio - October 12, 2010) - In the last 11 years since the Glass City race was reinstated, only twice has rain affected the race. Back in 2005, the race was called at half way (John Doering Jr. won) and the 2010 rendition of the race. The Great Lakes Helicopters Glass City 200 presented by Cherry Picked Auto Parts started under cold and very damp conditions and made it only to the 10th lap when it was put under rain delay. After an hour and a half rain delay it was decided to try on Sunday. Sunday wasn't much better, still cold and windy and by the end of race, the heavy misty rain had returned. ...

(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 22, 2011) - 1996 Indy 500 winning car owner Ron Hemelgarn and the local Super Fitness locations will sponsor the annual USAC Sprint and Midget double-header at Toledo Speedway Friday, July 1.  The two USAC divisions have a long and storied history of competition at the Glass City oval, dating back to the late 1960’s.

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It is 2:05 p.m. at Toledo Speedway and we are planning to go ahead with tonight’s race program. 

Racers—you know the deal.  Pits open at 3:30 p.m.

As you all know, the weather issues have been very unstable this season.  Again, we suggest you call before you travel in case the rains visit us again.  You may check the website at www.toledospeedway.com or call the track at 419-727-1100.

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(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - August 15, 2011) - When the MSA Super Modifieds visit Flat Rock Speedway Saturday night, August 20 for the first time in 30 years, a hefty “Flat-Out Flyin” $500 bonus awaits the driver that breaks and sets a new, all-time track record at the ¼ mile paved oval.  The mark the MSA drivers will be shooting for is 10:239, set by Randy Sweet in a winged creation back on July 4, 1985.

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Toledo, Ohio—September 20, 2011:  A local business and several Toledo Speedway drivers have recently made contributions to Toledo-area non-profit/charity groups.   ACME Dismantling, which serves as the title sponsor of the track’s Sportsman class, donated $1000 to both the Toledo Police Patrolmen’s Association and the Toledo Fire Department in association with an event at the track.   A total of 13 Toledo Speedway Street Stock drivers donated a portion of their race winnings to the Downs Syndrome Association of Greater Toledo as part of an outing at the track August 19.  The non-profit group also sold “Footprints” to the fans for $1 during an on-track autograph session. Drivers John Rabideau, Craig Osenbaugh, Dennis Helsel, Eric Huston, Kyle Huston, TJ Miller, Mike Hammer, Bryan Moore, Rick Cousino, Billy Jackson, Matt Ringger, Dennis Whisman and Brad Turner all donated to the group. Toledo Speedway salutes everyone for their support of such groups.  ...

Toledo, Ohio—January 4, 2011:  Spartan (Lansing, MI) Speedway has agreed to host a 100 lap contest for the ARCA Late Models, which will be a part of the ARCA Glass City Gold Cup Series.  The date is Sunday, May 27 at the immaculate ¼ mile paved oval.  The Spartan Stocks, Pony Stocks and a Pony Stock Figure 8 race will also be a part of the Memorial Day weekend race card, part of the popular Spartan “Slugfest” events. 

The Series will expand to six (6) races in 2012 with the addition of the Spartan date.  2 events are scheduled at Flat Rock, MI Speedway and 3 races at Toledo, OH Speedway.  The top 3 in the final points of the Series are guaranteed starting spots in the season-ending Glass City 200 at Toledo, which is set for Saturday, September 29 this year.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - March 19, 2012) - Brad Keselowski continues to be one of the hottest stories in NASCAR, from his surprise surge into last year's Chase for the Sprint Cup to his Twitter explosion last month in the Daytona 500.

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Flat Rock Speedway:1:40 p.m. Saturday, May 12:  Flat Rock Speedway is getting ready to open the pit area for tonight's show!  The rain has stayed north and west of the track and all systems are go.

Come on out and join us for the Parts Galore 50th Anniversary Celebration of Figure 8 racing at "The Rock".  A large group of former Figure 8 drivers and other former racers will be introduced to the crowd, including the very first Figure 8 champ, Dick "Little Richard" Simmons.

It's also Autograph Night!  Fans can walk onto the track and meet the drivers!  Pits open at 2, practice at 3, time trials at 4:45, on-track autograph session at 6:15, followed by the Racer's Reunion introductions and then racing, which will be highlighted by a big 50 lap Figure 8 feature!  The Late Models and Street Stocks are also in action tonight.

See you tonight at Flat Rock!

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(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - June 16, 2012) - A huge crowd ventured to Flat Rock Speedway Saturday night for the Pizza Hut School Bus Figure 8 races.  The fans were treated to a tremendous race card, with action and excitement the name of the game.  Ray “The Animal” Gaddis survived to win the School Bus Figure 8 feature, 13-year old Grant Quinlen drove like a veteran to win the Michigan Legends feature, Gary Cronenwett came out on top in the wild ARCA Parts Galore Figure 8 feature, the team of Tom O’Leary IV/Jim Brazeau took the Figure 8 Train race and Ray McClure was the victor in the ARCA 4 Cylinder main event.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 14, 2012) - 2-time ARCA/CRA Super Series champion and current Series point leader Johnny VanDoorn has entered the Miller Lite 100 for this Friday night, August 17 at Toledo Speedway.  The 100 lap feature for the outlaw-bodied Late Models teams the ARCA Allegiant Gold Cup and the Main Event Racing Series together for the first time. 

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A reminder to all fans and race teams--Flat Rock Speedway's final race of the season Saturday night, September 15 has a 6 p.m. start time for the Griller's Select BBQ Sauce School Bus Figure 8 races!

Pits open at 3, front gates and ticket office opens at 3:30, practice at 4 and racing at 6 p.m.  There will be no qualifying.  We will draw for position.

In addition to the School Buses, the Figure 8's (feature only), Street Stocks and Michigan Legends will be in action, along with a Boat Figure 8 Race.

Reserved seat tickets ONLY are being sold this week.  ALL reserved seats, regardless of age, are $16 each.  Call the track office at 734-782-2480 to make reservations.  The office will close at 5 p.m. Friday and ticket sales will cease at that time until 3:30 p.m. Saturday.

ALL general admission tickets and children's tickets go on sale at 3:30 p.m. race day!  Adults are $15 general admission, kids 6-12 are $3 and under 6 are free.

Any reserved seats left will also go on sale at 3:30 p.m. race day.

 

 

 

 

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FLAT ROCK/TOLEDO SPEEDWAY BULLETIN (1-19-09) This is the second of our winter bulletins. February issue will be posted around the 19th. The new schedules are posted on the website. We'll be adding promotions and things like that as we move forward. 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! ...

1970-JOHN ANDERSON EARNS HARD FOUGHT WIN

John Anderson, a graduate of the ARCA Figure-8 ranks, is experiencing a breakout season in the ARCA Late Model division. The young Anderson defeated perennial track champion Joy Fair in the 50-lap ARCA Late Model feature at the Toledo Speedway.

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TOLEDO, OH: (6-12-09): Toledo Speedway's Fastest Short Track Show in the World jumped up a notch in notoriety Friday evening, as Jason Blonde steamed his way to an incredible lap of 12:744, the new all-time quickest lap at the Glass City oval. He topped Chris Perley, who earlier erased Cameron Dodson's record with a lap of 12:893. A large crowd enjoyed a great night for racing as Russ Wood topped the ISMA Super Modified portion of the event and Jeff Bloom sailed to victory in the Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper Super Sprint (AVSS) feature. The event, sponsored by All American Coach and Qualite Sports Lighting, lived up to its billing as drama and excitement filled the day right from the start of practice.

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As of Tuesday, 25 Late Models have pre-entered for Saturday's Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150 Hantz Group/Allegiant Air Gold Cup Late Model race at Flat Rock Speedway, including defending race winner Justin Schroeder, Steve Cronenwett Jr., Dick Barker, Ricky Kargel, Eric Lee, Ron Allen, Harold Fair Jr., Dennis Strickland, Jake Francis, Stan Yee Jr. and Joe Ruttman. The complete list of pre-entries is available by clicking here.

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Heritage Church of God is currently having their children's Vacation Bible School and have invited Flatrock and Toledo race teams to bring their cars to Heritage Church of God at 3520 Strayer Road, in Maumee, Ohio on Thursday, July 30, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. Chaplain Jerry Stewart and Bonnie will be there doing a small presentation.  The Vacation Bible School has a racing theme and about 75-80 kids will be there. Teams are asked to bring their cars to the church between 5 and 6 pm. Please bring pictures to hand out. Please call Chaplain Jerry Stewart at 734-770-5270 if you are able to attend so a car count can be forwarded to the church. Vacation Bible School events are always a fun filled event and great for track and sponsor publicity. We are looking for 4-6 cars to attend...more if we can.  ...

1980-JUNIOR HANLEY SWEEPS TOLEDO CLEAN

Canadian ace Junior Hanley continued his dominance of late model racing at Toledo Speedway, taking the 50-lap mid season championship race over Chuck Roumell, Dave Simko, Don Mallott and Ed Cooper. Hanley, in doing so, also set a new track record (14:21.88), eclipsing the previous record set by Joy Fair (14:44.11) in 1976. Hanley also captured the dash and fast heat, while the Carolina Flash Royce Cornett took the other heat.

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