Toledo Speedway

1970-TOM BOWSHER CLAIMS FIRST EVER ARCA NEW CAR WIN

Tom Bowsher, brother of 3-time ARCA Series champion Jack Bowsher, wheeled his Ford to his career first victory at Toledo Speedway. Bowsherr led a majority of the 100-lap event on the high banked oval and survived a race-long duel with veteran Iggy Katona, who was 2^nd. The race ended under caution, as Ross Smith blew a radiator hose on his Chevy Camaro and slammed into the fourth turn wall.

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TOLEDO, OH: (9-15-09): The next crop of young stars in asphalt Late Model racing have filed the latest entries for the 21st running of the Glass City 200 Late Model invitational presented by AP Motorsports, set for Saturday night, October 3 at Toledo Speedway. Entries for Chad Finley, Steve Cronenwett Jr., Jake Francis and Tom O'Leary IV have been received.

Click here for up-to-date Late Model and Sportsman Glass City 200 Entry Lists.

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FLAT ROCK, Michigan (September 15, 2009)--A Photo gallery from this weekend's racing action at Flat Rock Speedway is available by clicking here.

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TOLEDO, OH: (9-17-09): There are only two-3 time winners of the prestigious Glass City 200 events in the 20 year history of the season-ending classic at Toledo Speedway. And there is only 1 driver that has won the Late Model invitational race 3 times in a row! And that man is Steve Sauve of Saginaw, MI, who will go for an unprecedented 4th Glass City title Saturday, October 3 at the 21st running of the Glass City 200 Late Model invitational presented by AP Motorsports.

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FLAT ROCK, MI: (9-26-09): A gloomy day burst into sunshine about 5 p.m., setting the stage for Flat Rock Speedway's final race of the season. Tristan Dupuis zipped to the victory in the 250 lap Enduro contest, while Mike Bershback won the 20 lap 4 Cylinder feature. Jeff Maran's fourth place finish secured the 2009 Flat Rock Enduro 4-race Series crown. ...

TOLEDO, OH: (10-3-09): A hearty, good-sized crowd braved the cold and several rain delays at Toledo Speedway Saturday night for the 21st running of the Glass City 200 Late Model invitational presented by AP Motorsports. Veteran Dave Kuhlman claimed the huge victory after years of frustration in this race, which featured outstanding racing action and a pair of sensational long green flag runs.

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TOLEDO, Ohio (October 15, 2009)-Flat Rock Speedway Figure 8 Division Driver Jerry Lee went bear hunting on September 29, 2009, in Sogola, Mich., where he shot a 227 lb bear, pictured here.

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A look back at the Glass City 200:After 10 years of trying to win Toledo Speedway's Glass City 200, Dave Kuhlman finally triumphed. Kuhlman retook the lead on lap 177 when then leader Scott Hantz pitted.

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TOLEDO, Ohio (October 21, 2009)--These days, Brian Keselowski stays busy as a car owner, driver and crew chief in the NASCAR Nationwide Series but like many in the NASCAR Garage Area, his career traveled through ARCA first. Keselowski returned to Toledo Speedway-the track where he won an ARCA-sanctioned Late Model Championship in 2003- on Wednesday to prepare his NASCAR Nationwide Series cars for the last few races of the season. ...

TOLEDO, Ohio (November 20, 2009)--Assorted ARCA-branded merchandise is on sale, just in time for the holidays. Place your order by December 15, 2009, and receive a free ARCA Travel Mug. To view items available for purchase, download the order form. 09-holiday-flyer ...

TOLEDO, Ohio (January 25, 2010)-- Due to economic, travel and scheduling issues, Toledo Speedway's annual "Fastest Short Track Show in the World" featuring an open-wheel doubleheader of supermodified and winged sprint competition will see a change in the lineup of tours participating in the June 11, 2010 event. The International Super Modified Association (ISMA) Series will not return but the Midwest Supermodified Association (MSA)/Oswego Winged Challenge Series will join the Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper Winged Super Sprints for the popular event.

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TOLEDO, Ohio (February 3, 2010)--Condolences to the family of Barbara Michon, the mother of longtime Flat Rock Speedway/Performance Images photographer Rob Michon. Barbara passed away on Tuesday, February 2. Viewing will be held at the Rudy Funeral Home (26560 Van Dyke Ave., Center Line, Michigan 48015) on Thursday, February 4, 2010 from 1 p.m.-9 p.m. with Scriptures at 7 p.m. A funeral will be held on Friday, February 5 at St. Clement Church (25320 Van Dyke Ave., Center Line, Michigan, 48015). In-State at 9:30 a.m. with Funeral Service at 10 a.m.

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(2-22-10) - This is the 3rd of our winter bulletins.  All bulletins are posted on the site...no direct mail.  March issue will be posted around the 15th.  Flat Rock office will re-open in April.  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! ...

The Toledo Speedway Bar & Grill will re-open Saturday, March 13 with three activities throughout the day and evening, and will again be open on a daily basis starting Monday March 15. ...

Jim Forsythe, a crewman for ARCA Figure 8 driver Dennis Whisman for 17 years, passed away Tuesday, March 2 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Visitation is at the Bobcean Funeral Home in Flat Rock, MI Friday, March 5, from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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Long time Flat Rock Speedway ARCA Street Stock driver Jim Stocker passed away Wednesday, March 3. Stocker faithfully made the long tow from his home in Clarkston to race weekly at Flat Rock for some 20 years, resulting in two ARCA Street Stock B Main championships and many B Main feature wins at the wheel of his car #46. Stocker had recently been diagnosed with cancer and suffered a fatal heart attack. Per his wishes, there will be no memorial and cremation has taken place.

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TOLEDO OH (3-16-10) - Entry blanks for the 5-race 2010 ARCA Allegiant Air Glass City Gold Cup Late Model Series have been mailed out to race teams, as the season opener at Toledo Speedway is just weeks away. ...

TOLEDO OH (3-22-10) - Pleasant Lake, IN driver Scott Hantz, arguably the hottest Midwest Late Model driver in 2009, has filed his entry for the season-opening ARCA Allegiant Air Gold Cup race at Toledo Speedway  Saturday, April 17.  The race will be part of a Late Model double-header that will be headlined by the ASA North Late Model Series. 

ASA will promote the event to kick off the 2010 racing season at the Glass City oval.  The ASA cars will run a 125 lap main event, while the ARCA Late Models will battle in heat races, a last-chance race (if necessary) and a 75 lap feature on the big, fast ½ mile paved oval.

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FLAT ROCK MI (3-25-10) - For the fourth consecutive season, Moran Chevrolet will serve as the sponsor of the ARCA Late Model class at Flat Rock Speedway. Pat Moran has confirmed the sponsorship at a recent meeting with track officials.

The Moran Automotive Group, which consists of the Moran Chevrolet dealership on Gratiot Avenue in Clinton Township and the Moran Cadillac-GMC outlet in Ft. Gratiot, MI, has supported both Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways by sponsoring 2-time Flat Rock Late Model champion Dick Barker for a number of years prior to their support of the Flat Rock Late Models.

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By J.M.S. Racing - M.P.H Promotions

CANTON MI (3-29-10) - For Justin Schroeder, the 2010 racing season can't come soon enough and it all begins for the Canton, Michigan driver on Friday and Saturday, April 16-17th at the 1/2 (0.500) mile high-banked paved oval of Toledo Speedway in Toledo, Ohio for the running of the Glass Breaker 75. ...

Pad rentals are due by April 10; there was a misprint on the form; remember, the price goes up after April 10.  If you have any questions, call Scott at 419-727-1100.  If you would like a pad, please call. ...

TOLEDO, OH (4-8-10):  Chicago, IL area driver Eddie Hoffman is one of the early entries for the ASA NORTH LATE MODEL SERIES portion of the Glassbreaker Season Opener Saturday afternoon, April 17 at Toledo Speedway.  The race will be part of a Late Model double-header that will feature the ASA NORTH LATE MODEL SERIES and the ARCA Allegiant Air Late Model Gold Cup Series. ...

Flat Rock, MI  (4-15-10)--  Since 1953, Flat Rock Speedway has hosted auto racing on the fast ¼ mile paved oval.  And some 57 years later, “The Rock” is still going strong!  Race teams are preparing for a pair of open practice sessions leading up to the 7 Up Season Opener, set for Saturday evening, April 24 at 7 p.m.information. ...

TOLEDO, OH (4-15-10)--  The ASA NORTH LATE MODEL SERIES is ready to open their 2010 season by making the trip to Toledo Speedway for the Glassbreaker Season Opener Saturday afternoon, April 17.  Joining them will be the ARCA Allegiant Air Gold Cup Late Models, with a 125 lap feature planned for the ASA North machines, while the ARCA Late Models will run a 75 lap main event. ...

TOLEDO OH (4-17-10) - An extremely windy and cold day failed to dampen the excitement of Toledo Speedway's opening event for the 2010 season Saturday afternoon.  Jesse Saunders scored his first win in the 125 lap ASA North Late Model Series feature, while Scott Hantz was the victor in the 75 lap ARCA Allegiant Air Gold Cup Late Model main event. ...

TOLEDO, OH  (4-30-10)--  Toledo Speedway's Valvoline Summer Racing Series presented by Cumulus Radio got underway Friday evening under sunny skies and warm temperatures.  The PNC Bank Friday night opener winners were Ron Allen, Dennis Whisman, Cory McCaughey and Brad Turner.  The track also held its annual Armed Forces Appreciation Night, with all military personnel admitted as guests of the speedway.

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(5-12-10) - With last weekend's cancellations, Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway have reset several of the promotional dates that were scheduled to take place.  They are as follows: ...

TOLEDO, OH  (5-14-10)--  Rookie driver Kyle DeLisle notched a big win in Friday night's 7-up 35 lap ARCA Sportsman feature race at Toledo Speedway.  Dennis Whisman made it 2 for 2 in the wild Figure 8 Main, while James Hazlett zipped to victory in the ARCA Factory Stock feature event.  The track hosted Scout Night on a cool and dry evening.

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Toledo Speedway, Thursday May 20, 2010
Nearly 100 classic cars were on hand for the weekly Placers Car Club Cruise-In held on the race track at Toledo Speedway. The weekly shows are sponsored by Toledo Speedway and the Toledo Speedway Bar & Grill.

The Toledo Speedway ¼ mile track is loaded with car owners, spectators and classic cars Thursday night.

Judy Nemire (below) and Jim Antagliata were among the attendees enjoying the show.

The next Placers Car Club Cruise-In at Toledo Speedway is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 27.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - May 29, 2010) - Canton, MI resident Paul Hahn returned to his roots and captured the 100 lap ARCA Truck race Saturday night at Flat Rock Speedway.  Jeff Maran scored a convincing win in the 250 lap Enduro race and Brad Turner grabbed the ARCA 4 Cylinder main event.  The Kid's Night crowd enjoyed a great fireworks display at the conclusion of the evening. ...