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FLAT ROCK and TOLEDO SPEEDWAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Friday, August 16-Toledo Saturday, August 17-Flat
TOLEDO SPEEDWAY
Tuesday, August 13: Placer’s Car Club Classic Car Cruisin’
1st, 2nd and 3rd Tuesdays of each month!
6 p.m. to 8 p.m. FREE admission!
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16
MEET NASCAR TALLADEGA 500 WINNER DRIVER DAVID RAGAN!
(Ragan Autograph session approximately 6:30-7:30 p.m.)
Miller Lite 100-ARCA Glass City Gold Cup Late Models/Main Event Late Model Series-100 lap feature race!
Plus ARCA Parts Galore Figure 8 and R & M Recycling X Car Season Championships
Pits
All Late Model team members: $30 each
Others: $20 ARCA member, $30 non-member. Minimum age for pits is 12, with minor’s release signed by parent(s) at registration (must be with minor).
Grandstands
Adults-$ 20 each
Children 6-12 are $3 each, under 6-free
Pit area: 2 p.m.
Front gates: 4:30 p.m.
Practice: 4:30 p.m.
Time trials: 6:30 p.m.
Racing: 7:30 p.m.
FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY—SATURDAY, AUGUST 17
MEET NASCAR DRIVER DAVID STREMME!
(Stremme Autograph session approximately 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.)
7-UP 125—ARCA/CRA Super Series Late Models
Plus Parts Galore Figure 8’s and DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stocks
Pits
ALL ARCA/CRA Late Model teams: $30
ARCA members for Figure 8, Street Stock teams: $20
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: $20
Children 6-12 are $3, under 6-free
Pits
Pit gate: 12:30—ARCA/CRA teams
Pit gate: 2:30—Figure 8 and Street Stock teams
Front gates: 3 p.m.
Practice: 3 p.m. (CRA), 3:30 for Street Stocks, F8, then 1 more rotation for all 3 classes.
Time trials: 5:30
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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ARCA GOLD CUP, MAIN EVENT LATE MODELS TEAM FOR MILLER LITE 100
(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 13, 2013) - Who will drink from the Miller Lite glass (like Brad Keselowski’s championship glass!) and take home the Gold Cup and $2500 Friday night at Toledo Speedway???
Race fans will see the some of the top Late Model drivers in the area as the ARCA Glass City Gold Cup Series and the Main Event Late Model Series will combine forces to compete in the Miller Lite 100 Friday night, August 16 at Toledo Speedway.
...LATE MODEL DOUBLE-HEADER WEEKEND, 2 CUP DRIVERS TO SIGN AUTOGRAPHS AT TOLEDO, FLAT ROCK
(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 14, 2013) - A big weekend of racing is in the works as both Toledo and Flat Rock Speedways will host Late Model racing and a pair of NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers will sign autographs. Talladega 500 winner David Ragan will be at Toledo Friday night, August 16, while David Stremme will greet fans Saturday, August 17 at Flat Rock.
...CAR OWNER BOB WARD PASSES AWAY
Bob Ward of Romulus, MI passed away last evening after being hospitalized earlier in the week. Bob was 78 years old. He was affectionately known as “Grumpy” by all his friends.
A car owner for over 40 years, Bob fielded Late Models for many, many drivers, which carried his # 6. He was a superb fabricator and worked on race cars out of his shop at his home. Despite being confined to a wheelchair in the past years, Bob never stopped helping racers and was a fixture at both Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways.
He is survived by his wife, Lela, son Jim and daughters Linda and Elizabeth. He was preceded in death by another son, Bobby.
Visitation will be held at the Crane Funeral Home, 36885 Goddard Road (734-941-9200) in Romulus on Monday, August 19 from Noon to 8:30 p.m. Services will be held at the funeral home Tuesday, August 20 at 11 a.m.
...FLAT ROCK and TOLEDO SPEEDWAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
TOLEDO SPEEDWAY
FRIDAY, AUGUST 30—WENDY’S NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION!!!!!
School Bus Figure 8 race, Boat Figure 8, Train Figure 8, plus
ARCA ACME Dismantling Sportsman Season Championship race and ARCA 4 Cylinders
(Rain date, if needed, is Sunday, September 1 at 7:30 p.m.)
Pits
$20 ARCA member, $30
non-member. Minimum age for pits is 12,
with minor’s release signed by parent(s) at registration (must be with minor).
Grandstands
Adults-$ 15 each
Children 6-12 are $3 each, under 6-free
Pit area: 4:30 p.m.
Front gates: 5:30 p.m.
Practice: 5:30 p.m.
Time trials: 6:30 p.m.
Racing: 7:30 p.m.
FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY—SATURDAY, AUGUST 31
HERITAGE NEWSPAPERS SEASON CHAMPIONSHIPS AND FIREWORKS!!!!
ARCA Moran Chevrolet Late Models, Parts Galore Figure 8’s and DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stocks—see the 2013 track champions crowned!
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
Adults: $15
Children 6-12 are $3, under 6-free
Pit gate: 2:30 p.m.
Practice: 4 p.m.
Front gates: 4 p.m.
Time trials: 5:30
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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WENDY’S NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION THRILLS CROWD; ALLEN TAKES WIN, FROLING GRABS TITLE
(Toledo,
Ohio - August 30, 2013) - The
large crowd that ventured to Toledo Speedway Friday for the Wendy’s Hamburgers
“Night of Destruction” got what they came for and more! A wild and entertaining night of action and
thrills put the exclamation mark on the evening, which included the track’s
ARCA ACME Dismantling Sportsman division championship event.
Representing the Toledo-area and surrounding Wendy’s
franchises, Wendy was busy all night, greeting fans, presenting trophies and
she also sang both the Canadian and our National Anthem!
For the first time, the Sportsman class competed as part
of the Night of Destruction race card.
Ron Allen captured the 40 lap Championship race, the final point event
of the season. A very competitive chase
for the lead saw Ron Allen hold on for the win over Mike Young, Kyle DeLisle Jr.,
Howard Kelley Jr., Jim Froling, Greg Stilwell, Jeff Myers Jr., Chad Stilwell,
Kenny McKay Jr., Dan Grigsby, Norm Lewallen, David Frantz, Kent McCloskey, Andy
Harding and Rich Abel. Froling captured the
2013 track championship, edging out DeLisle Jr., Allen, McKay Jr. and Young for
the honor. Kelley Jr. and Myers Jr. took
the heat wins. DeLisle Jr. set quick
time at 17:447.
TOLEDO TESTING TIME AVAILABLE
As the Glass City 200 quickly approaches, testing time is filling up at Toledo Speedway.
The following 4 hour blocks are available for track rental as of Monday, September 16:
Sunday, September 22: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. (room for 2 cars)
Tuesday, September 24: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m; (room for 4 cars)
Tuesday, September 24: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. (room for 2 cars)
Up to 4 cars per block, 1 car at a time on the track.
Please call Scott or Casey at 419-727-1100 to arrange the rental.
...LAP MONEY SPONSORSHIP, RESERVED TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE FOR GLASS CITY 200!
Toledo, Ohio—September 17, 2013: Preparations continue as the 25th Anniversary of the Great Lakes Helicopter Glass City 200 nears! Lap money sponsorship at just $10 per lap will go to the leader of each lap in the 200 lap race. And, some reserved seat tickets still remain for the season-ending event, set for Saturday, September 28. The race is being co-sponsored by Francis Engineering, Woodville Auto Finance, Hampton Inn and Holiday Inn Express.
The lap money sponsorship list will be posted on the track’s webpage. Sponsors will also get public address mentions during the event and a listing will appear in the track’s special souvenir program for this race.
Reserved seat tickets feature seating in the center grandstand, directly behind the start-finish line. The seats have backrests attached with additional leg room in the section.
To purchase lap money or tickets, call the track office today at 419-727-1100.
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VANDOORN LEADS GLASS CITY 200 FRIDAY PRACTICE TUNE-UP
Perfect weather conditions greeted race teams for a quick 2-hour practice session leading up to tomorrow’s Great Lakes Helicopter Glass City 200 outlaw Late Model race. Johnny VanDoorn led the 33 cars at the track, clicking off a lap of 14:973.
The top ten cars in the practice session are VanDoorn, Jeff Ganus, Brian Ross, Johnny Belott, Harold Fair Jr., Jake Francis, Terry Senneker Jr., Brent Jack, Dennis Strickland and Scott Hantz. All practice times can be viewed by logging onto www.toledospeedway.com.
One of the pre-race favorites, Ross, driving Bob Blount’s #16 has scratched due to engine trouble.
The car #41 entry from Wisconsin has not arrived at the track, while Jimmy Thiel, at the wheel of the late Bob Ward’s #6 encountered engine trouble and has scratched for the weekend. Steve Cronenwett Jr.’s #88 also had mechanical issues, and the team is going home and loading up another car to compete in the 200.
The race day schedule has the pit area opening at 9:30 a.m., practice begins at Noon, time trials are set for 3 and racing begins at 5 p.m. The front gates will be open to watch practice during the afternoon; at 2:30, the grandstands will be cleared and tickets will go on sale.
Any remaining reserved seat tickets and all general admission and kids tickets will go on sale when the ticket office opens at 2:30 p.m. Saturday.
Log onto www.toledospeedway.com for the Friday night practice times, entry lists, lap money sponsor list and all the history and background on the one and only Glass City 200!
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Southland Center Added to Flat Rock, Toledo Mall Racecar Shows
2 Double-Header Weekends Now Slated
TOLEDO OH (2-27-08) - Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways have now added the Southland Center in Taylor, MI for another race car mall show, bringing the total to 4 shopping center venues that will play host to race car displays as the tracks prepare to kick off their 2008 season schedules.
Flat Rock, Toledo Special Event Tickets Now on Sale
TOLEDO OH (1-29-08) - Reserved seat tickets are now on sale for several special events at both Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways for the upcoming racing season.
...Toledo, Flat Rock Car Shows Coming.....
TOLEDO OH (3-5-08) - It's mall show season for Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways. It's also your chance to see these great machines in their finest condition minus the forthcoming tire-rubs, wrinkled quarters and dents and donuts that are all part of the world of paint-trading, fender-banging stock car racing. From the Frenchtown Square Mall show in Monroe, to the Westfield (Franklin Park) Mall in Toledo, to the Westland Shopping Center in Westland, to the Southland Center in Taylor, this year's line-up is better than ever. The following isthe most current list of drivers and cars who will be appearing at each mall. The 2008 racing season, Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway style, is officially underway......
...2008 Toledo Speedway Car Show Entries Continue to Pour In
TOLEDO OH (3-13-08)—Whether you’re a fan of Late Models, Street Stocks, Sportsmen, Factory Stocks, Figure-8’s 4-Cylinders or Go-Karts, there is one place you need to be in the coming weeks: your local shopping mall. Whether you live in Downriver Detroit or Suburban Toledo, chances are your favorite Flat Rock or Toledo Speedway machine will be on display at Frenchtown Square Mall in Monroe, Michigan, Westfield Franklin Park Mall in Toledo, Westland Shopping Center in Westland, Michigan or Southland Center in Taylor, Michigan. To enter your car, download the form and return it to Scott Schultz asap. mall_show_form_2008
...Condolences to the Family of Robert Melchior
TOLEDO OH (3-18-08)--Condolences to ARCA Officials Keith and Betty McCall on the death of Betty's father, Robert Melchior.
...Toledo Action Beats the Rain--Almost
TOLEDO, OH (5-30-2008)-- Despite threatening weather looming in the distance and the usual lousy forecast, Toledo Speedway was able to complete all but 1 race on Armed Forces Appreciation Night. The Friday night show was completed with the exception of the 10 lap Factory Stock B Main. Howard Kelley Jr., Jeremy Vanderhoof and Cory McCaughey posted feature wins before the rains hit the track.
...Toledo Blade, Cumulus Radio Team Up to Present "Night of Thrills"
At Toledo Speedway.
Thrill Show-Fireworks-Carnival Rides-Racing On Tap.
TOLEDO, OH (6-23-2008)-- The Toledo Blade and Cumulus Radio will join Toledo Speedway to provide a great night of family fun and entertainment Thursday evening, July 3 with the “Night of Thrills”.
...Nascar Driver David Stremme to Run at Toledo Speedway in CRA 100 August 1
TOLEDO, OH (7-17-2008)-- NASCAR driver David Stremme will return to his roots to compete in the CRA 100 Late Model event Friday evening, August 1 at Toledo Speedway. The track will also host Kid’s Night, with all kids to age 14 admitted FREE! Each kid also receives a free hot dog, chips and a drink. CRA will also have their “Family Fun Zone” set up in the spectator area.
...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.
...Glass City 200 Entry List
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).
...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!
...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.
...FLAT ROCK PRACTICE CANCELLED; EXTRA PRACTICE ADDED TO SATURDAY OPENER
Flat Rock, Michigan—April 24, 2013: Rain and wet grounds has forced the cancellation of today’s practice session at Flat Rock Speedway. There will be no activity at all as the rain continues to fall.
Speedway officials have opted to open 1 hour earlier on Saturday, April 27 for the Jet’s Pizza Season Opening Night show.
The pit area will now open at 12:30, practice begins at 2, time trials are set for 5:15 and racing begins at 7 p.m.
Race teams are reminded to get to the track early to get through technical inspection. Race time is 7 p.m. sharp.
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SUNDAY TOLEDO PRACTICE RAINED OUT-RE-SET FOR TUESDAY
FLAT ROCK and TOLEDO SPEEDWAY TIME SCHEDULES May 18-19, 2013
TOLEDO SPEEDWAY
No Friday night racing this week
SATURDAY-SUNDAY, MAY 18-19
MENARDS 200 PRESENTED BY FEDERATED CAR CARE
ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards Stock Car Series
Saturday: Practice at 11 a.m., qualifying at 3, followed by Grogans Towne 50 lap feature for ARCA Truck Series
Sunday: Gates open at 10 a.m., on-track autograph session at Noon, 200 lap race at 2 p.m.
Pits
$30 ARCA member for weekend; $100 for non-member for weekend; $80 Sunday only
Grandstands
Saturday: Adults-$12, children 6-12 are $3, under 6 free with adult
Sunday: Adults $25; children 6-12: $3; Under 6 free with adult
FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY
Saturday, May 18—UAW Local 3000 Night and Scout Night!
ALL scouts in uniform admitted FREE (boys and girls); leaders in uniform also admitted FREE
MCR Dwarf Cars, ARCA 4 Cylinders, 250 lap Enduro, Boat Figure 8 race!
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: 4 p.m.
Practice: 5
Front gates: 5
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 ($4.50 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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Pelletier-Loving-Ford Jr-Rae Tops at Flat Rock
FLAT ROCK, MI: (8-15-09): A large crowd turned out to meet NASCAR driver David Ragan Saturday night as part of the Leppen Chiropractic/United Way of Monroe County Night at Flat Rock Speedway. Ragan spoke to the crowd and signed autographs for over an hour. On the track, Paul Pelletier, Robbie Loving, Dan Ford Jr. and Jimmy Rae notched feature wins. Former racers were introduced to the crowd and several vintage race cars took laps prior to the start of the race card. A large contingent of firefighters from Monroe County was on hand as guests of the speedway.
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ARCA RE/MAX Series Drivers, Teams to Bowl for Charity in Toledo
TOLEDO, Ohio (August 28, 2009)-There will be a charity fundraiser/bowling tournament on Thursday, September 3 from 7-9:30 p.m. at New Glass Bowl Lanes in Toledo, Ohio (5133 Telegraph Rd, Toledo, OH 43612).
Meet ARCA RE/MAX Series top-10 point contenders, including Parker Kligerman, Justin Lofton, Tom Hessert, Patrick Sheltra, Joey Coulter and more! Toledo Walleye Hockey Coach Nick Vitucci will also be in attendance.
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September 5 Photo Gallery
FLAT ROCK, Michigan (September 5, 2009)--A Photo gallery from this weekend's racing action at Flat Rock Speedway is available by clicking here.
Like a photo in the album? Visit http://www.perfimage.com/ or http://www.freezeframephotos.net/ to place an order.
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