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Hantz Wins Toledo Allegiant Air Gold Cup Event
(TOLEDO, Ohio - July 9, 2010) - Scott Hantz captured the exciting Big Red Crème Soda 75-lap ARCA Allegiant Air Late Model Gold Cup race Friday night at Toledo Speedway. Mike Hammer was the ARCA Factory Stock winner, while Brad Turner took the ARCA 4-Cylinder main event. The winners all received their trophies in the Sunny D Winner's Circle. Heavy rain showers hit the track around 3 p.m., but passed through the area, allowing the racing program to be completed.
...USAC Adds Silver Crown Event to Toledo Schedule
(INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - July 28, 2010) - The United States Auto Club has announced several schedule modifications to the 2010 Silver Crown Championship slate, including the addition of the "Rollie Beale 150" at Toledo Speedway on Saturday, October 16.
Allen Adds Win to Toledo Books
Trackside Tidbits, by Debi Domby
Toledo P.A.L. Boxing Comes to Speedway August 21
(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 10, 2010) - The Toledo Police Athletic League, a fixture in the Glass City for many decades, will stage the "Rumble at the Race Track" night of boxing at Toledo Speedway Saturday evening, August 21.
...Pelletier Again at Flat Rock; Ragan Signs Autographs
Remembering George Carey
(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - August 30, 2010) - George Carey, who owned the pink-colored No. 38 ARCA Street Stock driven by his wife Roseann Carey for several seasons at Flat Rock Speedway, died after a battle with cancer. Carey, 85, had been ill for several years, and seriously ill for the past six months.
...Steve Sauve Going for Record 4th Glass City Win
2011 Openers Set at Flat Rock, Toledo Speedways
(TOLEDO, Ohio - November 15, 2010) - While winter may be just around the corner, the 2011 racing season is on the minds of many when it comes to Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways. The two ARCA-sanctioned short tracks have firmed up their opening nights for the upcoming season. Flat Rock begins its 59th consecutive season of racing Saturday, April 30, while Toledo Speedway's 52nd season starts Friday, May 6.
...Racer's Reunion, MARFC Night at Toledo Speedway Set to Take Place Saturday, March 12
(TOLEDO, Ohio - November 24, 2010) - Saturday, March 12 is the date for the 2011 edition of the Racer's Reunion at the Toledo Speedway banquet room. The annual event takes place during the day and is followed by the monthly meeting of the Michigan Auto Racing Fan Club (MARFC). The date will also serve as a registration day for ARCA memberships, pad rentals and ticket sales for both Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways. Admission for the entire day is free of charge.
...Driven Women Search for Families in Need
(TOLEDO, Ohio - December 1, 2010) - Each year Driven Women gives back to our Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway families in need during the holiday season. If you know of any such families, or are in need, please submit the name(s) to Driven Women for consideration of assistance. You may notify us by email at midrivenwomen@gmail.com. All information will be confidential. Assistance may be in the form of food, toys for kids, or both. Thank you to all who have contributed this past year and allow us to help those in need, without you it would not be possible. Merry Christmas to all the families of Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway and ARCA!
...86-Year-Old Figure-8 Veteran Jack Theis Passes
Jack Theis, who drove car #336 in ARCA Figure-8 races at Flat Rock Speedway in the 1960s, passed away at the age of 86. A resident of Lewiston Michigan, Theis was the father in law of Bill Litogot Jr. Bill Litogot III is the 2006 ARCA 4-Cylinder division champion and currently competes in the ARCA Late Model division. Funeral services are private.
...DTS Drive Train Specialists Returns to Back Flat Rock Street Stock Division
(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - January 17, 2011): DTS Drive Train Specialists of Warren, MI will return to serve as title sponsor for the Flat Rock Speedway ARCA Street Stock class in 2011. A long-time sponsor of race teams and tracks throughout the Michigan-Ohio area, DTS will enter into its second season of sponsorship at the ¼ mile paved oval.
The company has served as a sponsor of Toledo Speedway's Glass City 200 for many years, and has also renewed its commitment to the 23rd running of that event for the upcoming season.
...Longtime Flat Rock Competitor, Car Owner Dow Passes
Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway Bulletin
(TOLEDO, Ohio - February 19, 2011) - The latest Flat Rock Speedway and Toledo Speedway bulletin is now posted. This is the third of the winter bulletins. Click here to read more.
...Stilwell's Sportsman Displayed in BG OH Mall Show
(BOWLING GREEN, Ohio - March 4, 2011) - Toledo Speedway Sportsman driver Greg Stilwell, Jr. has his emaculate Auto Value Parts Stores Chevy Impala on display at the Woodland Mall in Bowling Green, Ohio. The show runs Friday, March 4 through Sunday, March 6. Charlie Orns Freeze Frame Photos
...Flat Rock, Toledo Special Event Tickets Now On Sale
(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.
...Flat Rock, Toledo 4 Cylinder Rental Cars Ready for 2011 Action
(TOLEDO, Ohio - March 18, 2011) - Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway management will once again have a 4 Cylinder race car rental program in place for the upcoming 2011 season.
...Flat Rock, Toledo Release 2011 Detailed Schedules for Upcoming Events
Placers Car Club Returns for 3rd Season of Thursday Night Car Cruises at Toledo Speedway
(TOLEDO, Ohio - April 1, 2011) - The Placers Car Club will return to Toledo Speedway for the third consecutive season for their Thursday classic car "cruise-ins", with the first show set for Thursday, May 5.
...Flat Rock, Toledo School Bus Sponsorships Filling Up Fast
(TOLEDO, Ohio - April 5, 2011) - The 2011 racing season is just days away, with any good fortune from Mother Nature! The immensely-popular School Bus Figure 8 races already have begun to create excitement, as bus sponsorship for the 4 events is filling up quickly, before the gates open for the new year.
...Flat Rock Speedway 7 Up Season Opener April 30
(Flat Rock, Michigan- April 17, 2011): Flat Rock Speedway will open its gates for the 58th consecutive season Saturday, April 30 for the 7 Up Season opener. The ¼ mile paved oval and Figure 8 track will feature its Saturday night race cards through September 17.
...TOLEDO FRIDAY PRACTICE CANCELLED; FIRST RACE OF SEASON SATURDAY
(Toledo, Ohio-April 22, 2011): The Friday practice session for the JEGS'S/CRA All Star Crate Late Model Series presented by GM Performance Parts at Toledo Speedway has been cancelled due to rain.
The Saturday, April 23 event has the VR-12/Easter Bunny 100 lap feature race and events for the USA Modifieds will go as planned. Practice will now start at 11 a.m., time trials go at 4 and racing begins at 6 p.m.
Don't forget--The Easter Bunny will be at Toledo Speedway Saturday, and all children to age 12 will be admitted FREE! An Easter Egg hunt for the young ones and a nickel/penny goldrush for the older kids will take place at 5 p.m.
Union members can show their ID card at the ticket windows and receive a $5 discount on a full price admission ticket.
Saturday's schedule has practice at 12:30, time trials at 4 and racing at 6 p.m.
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FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY PRACTICE SESSION BUSY
(Flat Rock, Michigan--April 23, 2011): Sunshine and blue skies greeted race teams for the first of two pre-season practice sessions prior to the April 30 7-Up Season opener.
Over 60 cars took laps on the 1/4 mile oval and Figure 8 track during the day, which started with a damp track and standing water in the track infield.
A Wedesday, April 27 practice is slated from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The pit area will open at 4 p.m.
Opening day will see the ARCA Moran Chevrolet Late Models, Parts Galore Figure 8's and DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stocks in action Saturday, April 30. The pit area will open at 1:30, practice begins at 3, time trials are at 5 and racing begins at 7 p.m. The front gates will open at 3 p.m.
Sunday, May 1 is the date for the Flat Rock Historical Society Flea Market at the track from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. For table rental information, please call 734-782-5220.
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ARCA STREET STOCK (FACTORY STOCK) RULES BULLETIN
May 4, 2011
TO: ARCA STREET STOCK (Factory Stock car) DIVISION TEAMSEffective with the first race at Toledo Speedway Friday, May 6, 2011, any Factory Stock that is competing in the ARCA Street Stock class at Toledo:
Weight: Maximum of 55% left side weight ratio will be enforced.
Thank you,
Jack Franzil
Chief Inspector
...Strickland, Turner 2 For 2 At Flat Rock; Stadniczuk Claims First Win, Then Rain Again
(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - May 21, 2011) - A nice crowd ventured to Flat Rock Speedway Saturday night for the UAW Local 3000/Stanford-Allen Chevrolet Cadillac Autograph and Scout Night. With the rain once again in the area, the program was stopped with the Street Stock B Main and the Figure 8 feature remaining. Both of those events will be added to the June 4 race card. The track also honored former drivers and personnel at its annual Racer’s Reunion. A total of 14 races were completed, which is a complete event.
...FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO GOLD CUP ENTRIES GO OUT; RACE #1 AT FLAT ROCK JUNE 25
Flat Rock, Michigan—May 31, 2011: Entries have been mailed out for the 2011 ARCA Late Model Allegiant Air Glass City Gold Cup Series, a mixture of 5 races between Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways. The 2 tracks are just 30 miles apart, just a short drive down I-75. Grand Rapids, MI driver Mike Root is the 2-time defending champ of the series.
...Swap Meet At Toledo Speedway Sunday, June 26
(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 8, 2011) - Avina Specialties will stage the first-ever Glass City Swap Meet at Toledo Speedway Sunday, June 26. All makes of cars, race cars, hi-performance and classic car parts will be for sale at the event, which will take place on the short track at the speedway.
...Trackside Tidbits by Debi Domby
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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