Autograph Nights Highlight Toledo, Flat Rock Race Card August 15/16

Brad Keselowski to be at Toledo Friday.

TOLEDO, OH  (8-7-2008)--  The popular Autograph Nights are on tap next Friday, August 15 at Toledo Speedway and the following night, Saturday, August 16 at Flat Rock Speedway.  2008 NASCAR Nationwide Series Championship contender Brad Keselowski returns home to Toledo Speedway Friday evening for an autograph session for fans in attendance.

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Toledo Speedway Sportsman Champ Jim Froling on Inside ARCA Radio Tuesday Night

Toledo Speedway Sportsman Champ Jim Froling on Inside ARCA Radio Tuesday Night

TOLEDO OH (9-3-08)-2008 Toledo Speedway Sportsman Division Champion Jim Froling and car owner Bob Hoffman are the next scheduled guests on Inside ARCA Radio Sponsored by Team GLOCK Racing, this Tuesday night, September 9th, 2008. Froling's No. 46 Sportsman car will be on display outside of the Toledo Speedway Bar and Grill from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.

 

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Toledo and Flat Rock Speedway Awards Banquet November 7th

TOLEDO OH (9-3-08)--The Toledo and Flat Rock Speedway Awards Banquet will be on November 7th, 2008. Reservation forms are available by downloading the .pdf here. toledo-flat_rock_banquet_form_2008 ...
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ARCA Member Floyd LaLonde Passes.....

ARCA Member Floyd LaLonde Passes.....

Long time ARCA member Floyd LaLonde, who drove in the ARCA Figure-8 and Street Stock divisions at Flat Rock Speedway, passed away recently at the age of 75. Lalonde finished 3rd in ARCA Street Stock points at Flat Rock in 1978, and after retiring from driving sponsored 1981 and 1983 ARCA Street Stock champion Danny Leppen for many years through his Floyd's Muffler Shop business. Messages of condolence can be sent to Verna LaLonde at 29169 Beverly Rd., Romulus MI 48174.

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The Stock Market: Short track racing responds to economic troubles by nailing the gas

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.

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Allegiant Air, Five Star Race Bodies Renew Flat Rock, Toledo Backing

Allegiant Air, Five Star Race Bodies Renew Flat Rock, Toledo Backing

TOLEDO, OH: (1-30-09): Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway management is proud to announce the continued associations with two companies for the 2009 racing programs at the pair of ARCA-sanctioned short tracks. Allegiant Air will once again serve as a co-sponsor of the Late Model Gold Cup Series, while Five Star Race Car Bodies returns with contingency programs for both the ARCA Street Stock class at Flat Rock and the ARCA Sportsman division at Toledo.

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Placers Car Club Cruisin' Moves to Toledo Speedway

TOLEDO, OH: (2-16-09): One of Toledo's most-established Classic Car clubs will hold their Thursday night cruises at Toledo Speedway in 2009. Beginning May 7 and running each Thursday through October, the Placers Car Club Cruisin' will be held in the track parking lot and grounds, located just a ¼ mile from I-75 on Benore Road.

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Flat Rock/Toledo Speedway Bulletin (3-19-09)

FLAT ROCK/TOLEDO SPEEDWAY BULLETIN (3-19-09)

This is the last of our winter bulletins. Flat Rock office will open Monday, April 13. Toledo office is staffed daily. Scott will be staying at Toledo office until mid-June; Frank Bockstanz will be at Flat Rock daily when the track office opens.

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Frenchtown Mall Car Show A Success: Westfield This Weekend

Frenchtown Mall Car Show A Success: Westfield This Weekend

TOLEDO, Ohio (3-23-09)--Several Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway racecars and ARCA Lincoln Welders Truck Series race trucks made an appearance to Frenchtown Square Mall in Michigan this weekend for the annual car show. If you missed this event, check out the photos in the photo gallery. Make sure to visit Westfield Franklin Park Mall in Toledo, Ohio, this weekend for the final Flat Rock/Toledo Speedway show car event before racing season begins. ...
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Toledo Speedway Preferred Hotel Program Established for 2009

TOLEDO, OH: (4-13-09): A trio of local hotels have partnered up with Toledo Speedway to create the "Preferred Hotel" program for race fans and teams that visit the Toledo area during the 2009 racing season. They are the Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriot on Benore Road; the Comfort Inn North on Alexis Road and the Ramada Inn, formerly the Clarion Inn, located at Secor Road and I-475.

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Trackside Tidbits by Debi Domby

First time winners abounded last weekend ...Bryce Thompsen got his first win, leading the entire Figure 8 feature at Toledo on Friday night. ...
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Jackson-Bershback-Dupuis and Fireworks Light Up Flat Rock

Flat Rock, MI  (5-23-09)--  The weather finally cooperated on a Saturday night in Flat Rock, MI, and the fans responded as a good crowd made the trip to Flat Rock Speedway for a great night of racing, capped off with a fantastic fireworks display.  Danny Jackson took top honors for the ARCA Lincoln Welders Truck Series, Mike Bershback won the ARCA 4 Cylinder feature and Tristan Dupuis cruised to the win in the 250 lap Enduro race.  Over 600 kids were on hand for the Kids Night, which featured free admission for children to age 14 and a complimentary hot dog, chips and a drink, courtesy of Sherwood Foods, Seyfert’s Potato Chips and the Dr. Pepper/Snapple Group of Toledo.

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Hantz Conquers Big Red Creme Soda 100 at Toledo

TOLEDO, OH  (5-22-09)--  Pleasant Lake, IN driver Scott Hantz zipped into the lead on lap 44 and sailed to victory in the Big Red Crème Soda 100 for the ARCA Hantz Group/Allegiant Air Glass City Gold Cup Late Model Series Friday evening at Toledo Speedway.  Gladys Cothern and Steve Harsh, representing Big Red, presented the Gold Cup to Scott in the Glass Bowl Lanes Winner’s Circle.

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Trackside Tidbits, by Debi Domby

Toledo Speedway held it's first Gold Cup race of the season. Scott Hantz swept the night turning the fast time for the event and taking home the win. It was his first ARCA Super Late Model victory in five years and his second career Gold Cup event.

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Gold Cup Entry Blank Available

Entry blanks for the Hantz Group 2009 Glass City Gold Cup Series presented by Allegiant Air are available by clicking here. ...
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Thursday's Classic Car Show Cancelled

The Thursday, June 11, Classic Car Show festivities planned for Toledo Speedway, have been cancelled. The show will take place next Thursday at the regularly scheduled time.

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Upcoming Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway weekend schedules

Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway weekend schedules for the next two race weekends are now posted. ...
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Joe Ruttman to race at Flat Rock; Joy Fair, Danny Byrd to Attend

Joe Ruttman to race at Flat Rock; Joy Fair, Danny Byrd to Attend

TOLEDO, OH (6-17-09): Summer has arrived! And with it comes the start of 2 busy weekends for the ARCA outlaw-bodied Late Models. Legs 2 and 3 of the 5-race Hantz Group/Allegiant Air Gold Cup Series are on the slate, starting with a 75 lap contest at Toledo Speedway Friday night, June 19. The Series moves to its sister track, Flat Rock Speedway, for the prestigious Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150 Saturday evening, June 27.

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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.

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Excitment Building for Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150

Excitment Building for Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150

LEGENDS HERO CARD TO FIRST 1000 FANS THROUGH GATES SATURDAY AT FLAT ROCK

FLAT ROCK, MI: (6-24-09): The anticipation and excitement continues to build each and every day for the prestigious Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150 Saturday night, June 27 at Flat Rock Speedway. Track staff has just announced that the first 1000 fans through the front gate will receive a Legends Hero Card, picturing many of the drivers who piloted the Stan Yee #33 machines during his over 40 year career as a car builder and owner.

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Late Model 150 a Long-established Tradition at Flat Rock Speedway

Late Model 150 a Long-established Tradition at Flat Rock Speedway

Saturday's Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150 marks just the second year that Flat Rock Speedway's longest Late Model race of the season has been held in memory of Stan Yee, who found success as a car owner and builder for nearly five decades before passing away in 2008. However, the history of weekly Late Model Racing at Flat Rock Speedway dates back to 1962 and this weekend's Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150 marks the 14th consecutive season in which the track has contested a 150-lap Late Model feature.

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Tickets Now on Sale at Toledo Speedway for Monster Jam July 24/25

TOLEDO, OH: (6-24-09): Tickets are now on sale at the track office for the Monster Jam Summer Heat shows at Toledo Speedway, set for Friday and Saturday, July 24-25. Both events have a 7:30 p.m. start time. ...
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Condolences to the Family of Shirley McCormick

Condolences to the family of Shirley McCormick, whose son Wild Bill Barnhart is an ARCA Official at Flat Rock Speedway and has long been an officer in the Michigan Auto Racing Fan Club (MARFC). Visitation is from 2-9 p.m. Tuesday July 14 at Arthur J. Van Lerberghe Funeral Home on Harper Avenue in St. Clair Shores. Services are at 11 a.m. Wednesday July 15 at Metropolitan Church of the Nazarene, 18945 Frazho Road, Roseville MI 48066 (586) 778-5010.

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Trackside Tidbits by Debi Domby

This past weekend was the annual Triple 50 races at Flat Rock.

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Entry List Available for Friday's ARCA Hantz Group/Allegiant Air Glass City Gold Cup Late Model Race

Entry List Available for Friday's ARCA Hantz Group/Allegiant Air Glass City Gold Cup Late Model Race

TOLEDO, Ohio (July 27, 2009)--An entry list for the Friday, July 31, ARCA Hantz Group/Allegiant Air 75-lap Glass City Gold Cup Late Model race at Toledo Speedway is available by clicking here.

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Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway Car Show in Maumee, Ohio this Thursday

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.  ...
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Toledo Speedway 50th Anniversary: A Look Back at 1980

Toledo Speedway 50th Anniversary: A Look Back at 1980

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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Stephens, Gibson, Schuster, Rabideau Beat Rain at Toledo

TOLEDO, OH: (8-7-09): Trent Stephens, Zach Gibson, Landon Schuster and John Rabideau were the winners on Western Lake Erie Insulation Industry Night Friday at Toledo Speedway. Threatening weather stalled the show for a period of time, but track personnel and the race teams worked together to complete the racing card. ...
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