Flat Rock, MI  (8-7-10) --  Defending champion Jeff Maran notched his third consecutive victory in Saturday night's 250 lap Enduro race at Flat Rock Speedway.  Maran will go for the sweep in the championship race, a 300 lap contest, September 18.  Tom O'Leary IV/Charlie Williams took the entertaining Figure 8 train race, while David Price was the top dog in the ARCA 4 Cylinder main event. ...

(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - June 1, 2013) - Well, the forecast for rain was at 80%, pretty much a sure bet for a Saturday washout.  With no rain falling, the decision was made to go ahead with the Glass Unlimited Autograph Night at Flat Rock Speedway.  Albeit a few sprinkles, the show was completed  and Eric Lee, Tadek Stadniczuk, Dennis Whisman and David Price captured the feature wins.  Walter Krause of Glass Unlimited presented the trophies in the Sun Drop Winner’s Circle.  A fabulous rendition of both the Canadian and National Anthems by the Barbershop Quartet “The Party” kicked off the Saturday night action.

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Installation has begun for the new 5 position scoreboard at Flat Rock Speedway. The goal is to have the scoreboard working for Friday night's practice. 

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - July 24, 2013) - The Toledo Speedway BMX (Bicycle Motocross Racing) track, located on the grounds of Toledo Speedway, will host the Buckeye Nationals USA BMX races Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 9-10-11.

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 **FINAL RACE IS SAT. SEPT. 28 AT TOLEDO!

GREAT LAKES HELICOPTER GLASS CITY 200

LATE MODELS—200 LAPS!  Tickets now on sale!!!

Plus Sportsman and X Car Invitationals—5 p.m. is race time!

 

 

FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY—SATURDAY, SEPT. 7 

**6 p.m. start for remainder of 2013 schedule!!!!!!

 250 LAP ENDURO, FIGURE 8 TRAIN RACE, 4 CYLINDER CHAMPIONSHIP AND MCR DWARF CARS!

Pits

ARCA members $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:  $15

Children 6-12: $3

Under 6: FREE!

Pit gate: 3 p.m.

Front gates:  4 p.m.

Practice:  4 p.m.

Time trials:  5

Racing:  6 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, 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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(Flat Rock, Michigan - September 7, 2013) -   A great battle for the win in Saturday night’s Flat Rock Speedway 250 lap Enduro race went to the wire, with Rick McColl edging Rayce Metdpenningen for the victory and the $1000 first place prize.  David Katafiasz took the ARCA 4 Cylinder championship, with the feature win going to Arnold Kirsch.  Eric Hoffman notched the MCR Dwarf Car win and the duo of Howard Kelley Jr./Tom O’Leary III grabbed the Figure 8 train race.  A steady rain backed up the start of the race card by nearly 1 hour.

For the first time in the history of the Enduro Series, the drivers took practice laps and qualified.  Rick McColl set fast time and rolled an 8 for the inversion.  Early leader Jeff Metdepenningen gave way to McColl in the early stages, while Rayce Metdepenningen, Jeff’s son, took up the battle for the lead with McColl.  The duo would swap the lead back and forth several times after the half-way point, setting up the finish.  Rick was able to stay out front to take the win, with Rayce second, Bobby Hugo third, Jeff Metdepenningen fourth and Troy Brehmer fifth, followed by Dave Bennett, Derrick Sheppard, Danny Bennett, Jeff Braun and Arnold Kirsch.

30 cars started the contest.  A lap 56 red flag stopped action when Glenn Cunningham apparently had the throttle stick in his car, sending him head-on into the turn 1 wall. 

Toledo resident David Katafiasz had a tough night, but had enough of a cushion to still win his first-ever ARCA 4 Cylinder title, which combined the points for the class between both Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways.  In the 20 lap championship race, Arnold Kirsch nosed by David Price with 5 laps to go to take the win.  Price was second, Brad Turner third, Joe Appel fourth and Eric Fitzpatrick fifth, followed by Katafiasz and Mike Berschback.  Katafiasz had a right front wheel lock up on his machine early in the event. 

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(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - September 14, 2013) - The largest crowd in several years jammed Flat Rock Speedway Saturday night for the Griller’s Select BBQ Sauce School Bus Figure 8 race.  Perfect weather greeted the sold-out crowd to witness not only the bus race, but a Boat Figure 8 and the track’s Figure 8 and Street Stock classes.

Rookie Corey Duane capped off a solid first year with a win in the 25 lap ARCA DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stock feature.  The “progressive” show, which had no qualifying, is set up by a blind draw for heat races and finishes in those events sets the field for the feature race.  Duane, who had recorded several second runs this year, got to the Sun Drop Winner’s Circle in his #12, topping Tim Moore, Nick Shanks, Scott Selmi, Rob Moore, Guy Fire, Craig Lange, Jeff Luttermoser, Chris Diovardi and Pete Shrake.  Marvin Krause, Kyle Worley, Tadek Stadniczuk, Gary Haener, Justin Rodriguez, Larry Smouthers, Clyde McKee and Tom Murphy completed the finishing order.  Steve Chartrand and Dan Doyle were scratches for the main event.  Rob Moore, Selmi and Fire won the heat races.

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Roger Vroman, age 86, of Monroe, MI, passed away December 6.  Roger was the 1957 Flat Rock Speedway "Hard Top" champion at the 1/4 mile paved oval.

Vroman also competed at Toledo Speedway, and was also a champion in motorcycle racing in the area.  He was a member of the VFW Post 3943, American Legion, Carleton Gun club and the NRA.  Roger was a tool and diemaker for over 30 years before retiring.

Roger is survived by his wife of 27 years, June; 2 daughters-Pamela Cork and Tina Vroman, both of Indiana; 2 step-children, Cheryl McKay of Monroe and John Carter of Tennessee; 2 brothers, five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ruby, and 2 brothers.

Services are today, Tuesday, December 10 at the Merkle Funeral Home in Monroe.

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ARCA Sportsman driver Norm Lewallen has lost 2 crew members in the off-season.  Crew Chief Charlie Austin, age 49, passed away unexpectedly December 23.  Austin was teamed up with Lewallen since 1986 and never missed a race in the 27 years of racing with Norm.

 

Crew member Stacy Fackler, age 51, passed away August 31, a day after the 2013 Season Championship race at Toledo Speedway.  Fackler had been a part of the Car # 4 Lewallen Racing Team for a number of seasons.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of both gentlemen.

 

 

 

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(Flat Rock, MI and Toledo, OH - February 27, 2014):  Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway officials have announced that Aramark Uniform Services has signed on for the title sponsorship of the ARCA Sportsman division the 2014 racing season, while Diamond Racing Products has renewed its sponsorship of the Joy Fair Memorial 100, set for Saturday, May 24 at Flat Rock Speedway.

 

 

 

 

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - February 4, 2011) - Just a reminder about the Super Bowl Party this Sunday, February 6 at the Speedway Bar and Grille!  Doors open at 3 p.m.  FREE food and bring a dish to pass!

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - March 4, 2011) - Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway are moving forward with plans for the new racing season, and that includes taking ticket orders for a variety of special events at both tracks.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 20, 2011) - The skies turned blue, the sun came out and hundreds of kids jammed Toledo Speedway for the Wendy’s/Kickin’ Mule Car Wash Kids Night.  All kids to age 14 were admitted free and received a free hot dog, chips and a drink, courtesy of Sherwood Foods, Seyfert Snacks and the Dr. Pepper/Snapple Group.  The Valvoline Instant Oil Change Centers provided free T-shirts to the kids to color  upon their arrival to the speedway.

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The fans that were there last Saturday saw a bit of everything. Everything from a first time feature winner to a wild wreck that saw a late model tangled in the turn three fencing.

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Flat Rock, Michigan-July 23, 2011:  A pair of heavy rain showers finally put an end to the Glass Unlimited-sponsored night of racing Saturday at Flat Rock Speedway.  The first downpour came after qualifying was completed and pushed back the start of the program 30 minutes.  With the Late Model feature on the track and 4 laps complete, down came a heavy rain once again, washing out the remainder of the show.

 

All rain checks will be honored for any remaining event on the 2011 Flat Rock schedule at its face value.  Rain checks must be exchanged at the ticket office upon arrival to the track.  If there is a difference in price between the rain check and the admission amount for the race selected, the difference will be charged.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - September 29, 2011) - All systems are go for the 23^rd running of Saturday’s Great Lakes Helicopters Glass City 200 at Toledo Speedway. 

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - April 3, 2012) - Several entries have already been received for the first of 6 ARCA Allegiant Late Model Gold Cup races, with the first race set for Sunday afternoon, April 29 at Toledo Speedway.  The 7-Up Twin 100’s will feature 100 lap feature events for both the outlaw-style bodied Gold Cup Late Models and the stock-bodied ARCA/CRA Late Models. 

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April 25, 2012:  After hearing your comments at both practice sessions this past Saturday and Sunday, the double-file re-start procedure has been adjusted.  Simply, lapped cars will fall to the back before racing goes back to green, and the first car a lap down will receive the “Lucky Dog”, putting them on the lead lap. 

 

This applies to all divisions, including Gold Cup.  The complete procedure follows:

 

Each class will now include double-file restarts. The following details the procedure.

Under caution, cars will remain in single file order. When the track is cleared to resume racing, drivers will be instructed as follows (by spotters in Late Models and Sportsman, by scanner/Raceceiver in Figure 8, Street Stock, 4 Cylinders):

1. When instructed by Tower/Spotter Stand/Flagstand Official, the first car a lap down will be given the “lucky dog” and will be instructed to progress forward at a safe speed until they have come around to the tail of the field, thereby getting their lap back.  Lapped cars will then be instructed to pull to the outside lane in the order they are running and drop to the back, single file behind the last lead-lap car.

2. When instructed by Tower/Spotter Stand/Flagstand Officials, after all lapped cars have lined up behind lead lap cars, the cars will then double up to prepare for the green flag restart. CARS 1^st, 3^rd, 5^th and odd numbered restart positions will be in the inside lane, and 2^nd, 4^th, 6^th and even numbered restart positions will be in the outside lane. LAP DOWN CARS will double up from the order they are in single file alternating inside/outside behind the lead lap cars.

 

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 19, 2012) - Off to a strong start in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards, Tom Hessert and his Ken Schrader Racing team return to Toledo Speedway second in the point standings for Sunday's Menards 200 presented by Federated Car Care.

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(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - June 18, 2012) - A total of 23 cars have entered as of Monday morning for this Saturday’s 1^st annual Joy Fair Memorial 100.  Bob Fox of Diamond Racing Products, a former competitor of Fair’s, has graciously stepped forward to sponsor this special event.  With the blessing of Joy’s family, Flat Rock Speedway will honor the memory of Joy Fair with this race.

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(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - July 14, 2012) - Tadek Stadniczuk pocketed over $1400 for his win in Saturday night’s ARCA DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stock 100 lap main event at Flat Rock Speedway. Santa Claus was on hand for the track’s annual Christmas in July prize giveaway, as over 50 prizes were given out to the fans.  Troy Brehmer edged out Rick Bennett to win a great 30 lap Street Stock B Main race, while Greg Studt held off a strong, strong run by Gary Cronenwett to win the 20 lap ARCA Parts Galore Figure 8 feature race.

The track’s Street Stock class, regarded as one of the most competitive groups in the area, had 39 cars in the pit area for their biggest race of the season.  Rich Frantz set the Fastime Racing Engines and Parts quick time with a lap of 13:452, while Joe Haener was the B Main fast qualifier at 14:098.

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The A division Street Stock ran their annual 100-lap feature. Tadek Stadniczuk won his second feature of the year. “I can’t believe I won! I heard every single noise you can imagine those last 10 laps. It is great to get such a huge win. A big thank you to our sponsors; Monroe County Breast Center, Budget Tire, Health Services Connection, Dr. David Clark & Bedford Dental, Speedway Tire & Auto and Speedway Golf Carts,” said the driver of the #20.

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(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - August 25, 2012) - Flat Rock Speedway hosted Action Exteriors Kids Night Saturday, with all kids to age 14 admitted to the track free, and each child received a free hot dog, chips and a drink, courtesy of Jim’s Butcher Shop, Sherwood Foods, Dr. Pepper Snapple Group and Herr’s Potato Chips.  A nice crowd turned out for a great night of racing and entertainment as Jerry Lee Jr., Tim Moore, Lonnie York and Jeff Wells Jr. took the feature wins.  Ray McClure secured the ARCA 4 Cylinder championship at the ¼ mile paved oval.  The TKC Go-Karts also competed in an exhibition race prior to the start of the show.

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There is still time to become a lap sponsor for the 24th Running of the Great Lakes Helicopter Glass City 200.  Laps are only $10 each.  To sponsor laps please call the Toledo Speedway office at (419) 727-1100. The current lap sponsor list is posted below.  

 

Glass City 200 Lap Money
Lap	Name	Lap	Name	Lap	Name	Lap	Name
1	PortCity Racecars	51	Carina Rodriguez Soto and	101	Jeff's Janitorial-Carpet Cl.	151
2	PortCity Racecars	52	SotoDyson Motorsports “Racing	102	Roumell Enterprises	152
3	PortCity Racecars	53	To Raise Awareness” of	103	Roumell Enterprises	153
4	PortCity Racecars	54	Tuberous Sclerosis with	104	Roumell Enterprises	154
5	PortCity Racecars	55	The Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance	105	Bill Kratchoff	155
6	PortCity Racecars	56	Performance Images Photography	106	Roumell Enterprises	156
7	PortCity Racecars	57	Performance Images Photography	107	Roumell Enterprises	157
8	PortCity Racecars	58	Performance Images Photography	108	Roumell Enterprises	158
9	PortCity Racecars	59	Performance Images Photography	109	Roumell Enterprises	159
10	PortCity Racecars	60	Performance Images Photography	110	Roumell Enterprises	160
11	Driven Women	61	Mike Damic Racing Photos	111	Roumell Enterprises	161
12	Driven Women	62	Mike Damic Racing Photos	112	Roumell Enterprises	162
13	Driven Women	63	Mike Damic Racing Photos	113	McIntosh Oil-Canton, OH	163
14	Driven Women	64	Mike Damic Racing Photos	114	McIntosh Oil-Canton, OH	164
15	Driven Women	65	Mike Damic Racing Photos	115		165
16	Driven Women	66	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	116	McIntosh Oil-Canton, OH	166
17	Driven Women	67	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	117	McIntosh Oil-Canton, OH	167
18	Driven Women	68	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	118	McIntosh Oil-Canton, OH	168
19	Driven Women	69	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	119	McIntosh Oil-Canton, OH	169
20	Driven Women	70	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	120	McIntosh Oil-Canton, OH	170
21	DVD Dave	71	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	121	McIntosh Oil-Canton, OH	171
22	DVD Dave	72	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	122	McIntosh Oil-Canton, OH	172
23	WBVS Photos	73	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	123	McIntosh Oil-Canton, OH	173
24	Rand Thompson - In Memory of Joy Fair	74	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	124		174
25		75	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	125		175
26	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	76	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	126		176
27	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	77	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	127		177
28	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	78	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	128		178
29	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	79	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	129		179
30	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	80	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	130		180
31	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	81	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	131		181
32	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	82	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	132		182
33	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	83	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	133		183
34	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	84	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	134		184
35	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	85	Great Lakes Racing Frequencies	135		185
36	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	86	Luke Delong	136		186
37	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	87	Great Lakes Racing Frequencies	137		187
38	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	88	Giles Auto Body - Inkster, MI	138		188
39	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	89	Naughton Insurance	139		189
40	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	90	Naughton Insurance	140		190
41	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	91	Naughton Insurance	141		191
42	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	92	Naughton Insurance	142		192
43	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	93	Naughton Insurance	143		193
44	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	94	Naughton Insurance	144		194
45	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	95	Naughton Insurance	145		195
46	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	96	Naughton Insurance	146		196
47	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	97	Naughton Insurance	147		197
48	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	98	Naughton Insurance	148		198
49	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	99	Jeff's Janitorial-Carpet Cleaning	149		199	In Memory of Lee Harm
50	Dan's Vending - LaSalle, MI	100	MARFC $25 Bonus	150		200	Bryce Bromley Racing

 

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Toledo, Ohio—November 12, 2012:  A handful of rules, allowing several types of race cars and merging them into 1 class is what the “X” Cars are all about.  And for the 2013 season, Toledo Speedway will put the class into action for their weekly Friday night race cards.  The announcement was formally made at the track’s annual awards banquet November 9.

The division will join the ARCA Figure 8’s and 4 Cylinders, making for 3 separate classes of competition on Toledo’s short track in the coming year.  While the ARCA Street Stock class will not be part of the 2013 Toledo schedule, the division will be able to run as part of the X Car class.

With a basic set of rules, including safety, the division should see a mix of Street Stock, Enduro, Figure 8 and the former Factory Stock cars in competition, all as 1 class.  A point system will be in place for the group.  The complete set of specifications for the division will be announced prior to the holiday season.

“We contemplated going to a more relaxed set of rules that would allow more cars to compete in 1 class,” stated Ron Drager, owner and promoter of the track.  “Toledo’s short track is a good match for the X Car class, giving a variety of cars the option to race on Friday nights, and hopefully putting a full field of cars on the track.  We believe the X Car option provides that opportunity.”

Track management has also put down an experimental patch of sealer on the short track, with the goal of reducing the amount of grit on the surface, yet still retaining traction.  A test was conducted November 10, with promising results.  The season will begin with the test patch in place and a decision on sealing the entire small track will be made after consulting with the drivers.

The 2013 schedule will be released around the holiday season.  Log onto www.toledospeedway.com for all the current track information and updates during the off-season.

 

 

 

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FLAT ROCK MI (5-20-08)--Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways will be busy with plenty of racing activity this Memorial Day weekend. The action actually begins on Wednesday, May 21st with an open practice at Flat Rock Speedway from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. The pit area will open at 4 p.m. for this event.

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By Karl Fredrickson

Reprinted with permission, from the December, 2008 issue of Speedway Illustrated.

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