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X CAR DIVISION TO COMPETE AT TOLEDO IN 2013
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, Toledo Speedway Ready for Action this Week
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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The Stock Market: Short track racing responds to economic troubles by nailing the gas
By Karl Fredrickson
Reprinted with permission, from the December, 2008 issue of Speedway Illustrated.
...USAC Returns to Toledo for Hemelgarn Racing/Super Fitness Night
TOLEDO, OH: (6-18-09): After a one year absence, the United States Auto Club (USAC) will return to Toledo Speedway for an open-wheel doubleheader featuring both the National Sprint Car and Midget Series. Thanks to the sponsorship of local businessman Ron Hemelgarn through his racing group and Super Fitness, Toledo will host the USAC cars Friday evening, July 3.
...Froling Returns to Championship Form at Toledo
FROLING LEADS WIN PARADE AT TOLEDO
Jim Froling, Robbie Loving, Tom O'Leary IV and David Katafiasz were victorious on the first night of Friday night racing at Toledo Speedway for the 2013 season.
Complete details will follow.
...TOLEDO SPEEDWAY RAINOUT BRINGS RE-SCHEDULING
(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 3, 2013) - The Friday, May 31 cancellation of Toledo Speedway’s race card has brought about the rescheduling of several promotions and events. To date, they are as follows:
...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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STRICKLAND, VANDOORN ENTER GREAT LAKES HELICOPTER GLASS CITY 200
(Toledo, Ohio - September 6, 2013) - Recently-crowned Flat Rock Speedway champ Dennis Strickland and Coopersville, MI hotshoe Johnny VanDoorn are the first 2 entries for 25th Anniversary of the Great Lakes Helicopter Glass City 200 presented by Francis Engineering, Woodville Auto Finance, Hampton Inn and Holiday Inn Express, set for Saturday, September 28 at Toledo Speedway.
...FLAT ROCK and TOLEDO SPEEDWAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
TOLEDO SPEEDWAY
Tuesday, Sept. 17: Placer’s Car Club Classic Car Cruisin’
SUPER CRUISE NIGHT!
FEATURING ENTERTAINMENT BY BOB WURST AND JERRY CONNELLY!
*Cash prizes, 50/50 drawing, food and beverages available!
6 p.m. to 8 p.m. FREE admission!
(Last show of season will be Tuesday, September 24)
**FINAL RACE IS SAT. SEPT. 28 AT TOLEDO!
GREAT LAKES HELICOPTER GLASS CITY 200 LAPS—LATE MODELS
Tickets now on sale!!!
Plus Sportsman and X Car Invitationals—5 p.m. is race time!
FRIDAY, SEPT. 27—OPTIONAL PRACTICE SESSION, RIG PARKING, TIRE SALES, LIMITED TECH
Pits: 2 p.m. Practice: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 28: Pits: 9:30 a.m. Drivers meeting: 11:30 a.m. Practice: 12:15 p.m.
Time trials: 3 p.m. Racing: 5 p.m.
Pits: $50 for 2-day pit pass, $40 Saturday only; $20 Friday only
Grandstands: Reserved-$25 advance, $27 day of race
General admission: $25, children 6-12 are $3, under 6-Free
FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY—FINAL RACE IS SAT. OCT. 5
Sat. Oct. 5: 300 lap Enduro championship race!
Pits: 3:30
Front gates: 5 p.m.
Practice: 5 (Enduro cars will practice/qualify at same time—LeMans style)
Race: 6 p.m.
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).
Admission: $12 adults, children 6-12 are $3, under 6 is free.
Sun. Oct. 6: Flat Rock Historical Society Flea Market
7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Free admission to grounds; no pets
For space rental information, please call 734-782-5220
Both Tracks: FREE parking on track grounds; all concession items are priced from .50 to $3.50. Beer is available ($4-4.50);
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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Toledo and Flat Rock Speedways Champions Honored at Michigan Auto Racing Fan Club Banquet
(TOLEDO, Ohio – January 24, 2014) – The 2013 Toledo and Flat Rock Speedways champions were honored at the Michigan Auto Racing Fan Club banquet in Warren, MI on Saturday, January 18.
...I-75 Construction in Detroit Forces Alternate Travel Routes to Flat Rock, Toledo
It's now official and in the construction phase-I-75 in both directions is CLOSED in Detroit between Clark Street and Rosa Parks Boulevard for the planned Ambassador Bridge interchange project. It is slated to be closed through Christmas of 2009.
...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”.
...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.
...Look Out! Figure 8 Train Races Set for Seven Dates
TOLEDO, Ohio (January 21, 2010)--It's track announcer Gary Lindahl's classic line, "Look Out!" when the ARCA Figure 8's zip in and out of the intersection. Lindahl will have more of those blaring over the microphone as the increasing popularity of the Figure 8 Train races has prompted Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway management to schedule 7 of the events for the 2010 racing season.
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Hugh Fair Passes......
Hugh J. Fair, 84, who raced in the ARCA Late Model division at Toledo and Flat Rock Speedways, and whose son Harold Fair and grandson Harold Fair Jr. are ARCA Late Model drivers at both tracks, died Tuesday Feb. 16.
Hugh Fair was the 1961 Modified Champion at Flat Rock Speedway and drove the #104 ARCA Late Model through the 1960s with top-15 points finishes in 1962, 1963, 1967 and 1969, when he finished 7th.
...Flat Rock/Toledo Speedways Bulletin
Trackside Tidbits
(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 20, 2010) - Gary Cronenwett won his first career Figure 8 feature. "Thats not the way to get my first win. I got in there too hard and hit Dennis (Whisman). I want to thank my family and sponsors." ...
Flat Rock Beats Rain; Kargel Conquers
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Pelletier, Vanderhoof, Bunting, York Smooth at "The Rock"
(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - August 28, 2010) - One of the largest crowds of the season filed into Flat Rock Speedway for the UAW Local 3000 Kid's Night promotion Saturday evening at Flat Rock Speedway. With perfect weather conditions and a week of seasonable weather, the track proved to be extremely fast for all 3 classes. Paul Pelletier and Jeremy Vanderhoof held onto their point leads with their wins, while Josh Bunting scored his first-ever Flat Rock victory. Veteran Lonnie York also joined the win parade Saturday night.
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Hantz, Strickland, Rookie Grodi Among 1st Entrants for Glass City 200
Lap Money Sponsors for Great Lakes Helicopters Glass City 200 on the Rise.....
(TOLEDO, Ohio - September 23, 2010) - The stakes are on the rise for the 22nd annual Great Lakes Helicopters Glass City 200 presented by Cherry Picked Auto Parts as Lap Money Sponsors are pouring in. At present, the list of lap money sponsor, at $10 per lap, includes........
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CHILLY FLAT ROCK OPENER HAS GREAT ACTION
(Flat Rock, Michigan—April 30, 2011): A cloudy, windy and very cool evening greeted race fans and teams for the 7 Up Season Opener Saturday at Flat Rock Speedway. Dennis Strickland, Jerry Lee Jr., rookie Landon Schuster and Rich Abel started the 2011 season with victories.
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Drawing Of John Anderson/Stan Yee To Be Raffled Saturday At Flat Rock
(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - July 25, 2011) - For the die-hard, old time race fans, John Anderson was a name that was recognized throughout the Midwest, and, in later years, in NASCAR. Anderson’s career took a huge jump when he drove for Stan Yee in the mid 1970’s, as the pair barn-stormed short tracks, racking up victory after victory.
...FLAT ROCK/TOLEDO SPEEDWAY TIME SCHEDULES
TOLEDO SPEEDWAY-FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 2011
GLASS BOWL LANES AUTOGRAPH NIGHT
Walk onto the track and meet the drivers!
ACME Dismantling Sportsman, Parts Galore Figure 8’s, R & M Recycling Street Stocks, plus Figure 8 Train race.
Pits: 3:30 p.m.
Front gate and ticket office: 5 p.m.
Practice: 5 p.m.
Time trials: 6:15
On-track autograph session: 7 p.m. Racing: 7:30 p.m.
FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY-SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 2011
The return of the MSA SUPER MODIFIEDS for the first time in 30 years!
NASCAR DRIVER DAVID RAGAN to sign autographs and will give out 6 tickets to MIS through his twitter and facebook accounts!
Plus Parts Galore Figure 8’s and DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stocks
Pits: 2 p.m. Front Gate and Ticket office: 3:30 Practice: 3:30 Time trials: 5
Racing: 7 p.m.
Grandstand: $20 adult, children 6-12 are $3, under 6 are free
*Rain checks must be exchanged at the ticket office. The difference in price will be charged.
Note: All tickets from Leppen Chiropractic, UAW Local 3000 and the United Way of Monroe County will be honored on AUGUST 27 ONLY.
Pits: $20 member, $30 non-member
NO carry-in coolers, cans or bottles permitted in grandstands or on spectator hill.
...GLASS CITY 200 LAP MONEY AVAILABLE---BE A SPONSOR!
Lap money is now being taken for the Saturday, October 1 Great Lakes Helicopters Glass City 200 Late Model invitational. Each lap is $10 and will go to the leader of each of the 200 laps of the event.
Lap money sponsors will be listed in the souvenir program and also receive public address mentions on race day. To date, here is the list of sponsors who have pledged their support:
10 laps Port City Racecars
15 laps PNC Bank
10 laps Super Health Store (Jerry Pensler)
10 laps Naughton Insurance
5 laps Performance Images
2 laps DVD Dave
2 laps Paul and Iris Anton
1 lap Rick Eshelman
To join the list, call the track at 419-727-1100 today!
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SPEED 51.COM TO COVER GREAT LAKES HELICOPTERS GLASS CITY 200
(TOLEDO, Ohio - September 13, 2011) - Speed51.com, the largest pavement short track website in America, will provide coverage of the 23rd running of the Great Lakes Helicopters Glass City 200, set for Saturday, October 1 at Toledo Speedway. Over $50,000 in cash has been posted for the event, which includes features for the Figure 8’s, Street Stocks and Sportsman classes.
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