Toledo Speedway

(TOLEDO, Ohio - February 7, 2011) - Former ARCA Late Model driver and car owner Clifford Bailey, age 76, passed away Friday, February 4. Cliff drove the No. 6 car for many years around the Southeastern Michigan/Northern Ohio tracks. His sons, Cliff and Jim, have also raced Late Models recently at Flat Rock. Cliff owned and operated a salvage yard for many years with his wife, Marie.

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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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(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - February 4, 2011) - For the fifth consecutive season, Moran Chevrolet will step to the front and 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.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio 0 January 31, 2011):  Toledo Speedway officials have announced that the ARCA Late Model Gold Cup Series will stage their Championship event on Sunday afternoon, September 11 at the ½ mile paved oval. 

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(WARREN, Mich. - January 25, 2011) - The annual Michigan Auto Racing Fan Club Awards banquet held in Warren, MI January 15, honored track champions throughout the state of Michigan.  Several of the 2010 Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway champions attended the event and were called to the stage to accept their plaques. (Photos courtesy of Paul Anton)

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Russel Dow, the father of ARCA Street Stock car owner Dan Dow, passed away January 22. ...

(TOLEDO, Ohio - January 21, 2011) - It's still a month away, but the prize list for the Daytona 500 party on race day, Sunday, February 20 at the Toledo Speedway Bar and Grille is already over $1400 in value!

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - January 20, 2011) - With the New Year comes the announcement of a new business and new sponsor for Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways for the 2011 season.  Fastime Racing Engines and Parts of Wyandotte, MI will sponsor the fast qualifier awards for both the ARCA Late Models and Street Stocks at Flat Rock, and will do the same for the five (5) ARCA Late Model Gold Cup Series events held at the 2 tracks.

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The new schedules were released December 31.  Check the websites.  This is the second of our winter bulletins.  All bulletins are posted on the site...no direct mail.  February issue will be posted around the 21st or so.  Flat Rock office is closed; 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!

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(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 23^rd running of that event for the upcoming season.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - January 17, 2011) - The high banks of the half-mile Toledo Speedway will play host to the first-ever event in the Championship Racing Association (CRA)/JEGS All-Star Tour Presented by GM Performance Parts. The new crate late model series currently has 11 100-lap events scheduled, with the first to be held at Toledo Speedway on Saturday, April 23.

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Tadek "Ted" P. Stadniczuk, 63, whose sons Tadek and Dave drive in ARCA-sanctioned weekly competition at Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways, died Wednesday Jan. 12 in St. Anne Mercy Hospital in Toledo. Tadek actively supported his sons' racing efforts in the ARCA Street Stock, Factory Stock and Enduro divisions at Flat Rock and Toledo; his brothers-in-law John Riddle and Ellis Shaw are officials for the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards; and his nephew Greg Riddle is a Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway official.

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The jolly old white haired (ok, grey) dog himself has etched his name in the record books January 6 at Glass Bowl Lanes in Toledo, nailing down his first 300 game and a 779 series to boot for the PB Fabrication team.
 
After several hundred years of trying, Gary Lindahl bowled a perfect game!  As of press time, he was still buying rounds at the bar (sure). 
 
Anyway, congratulations to the voice of Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways.   Only some of us can be perfect……. ...

(TOLEDO, Ohio - January 7, 2011) - The Toledo Speedway Bar and Grille, located outside Turn 4 on the track grounds, will host a Daytona 500 party on Sunday, February 20.

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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.

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(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - December 23, 2010) - Flat Rock Speedway and Toledo Speedway wish condolences to the family of Paul Zimmerman, longtime owner and promoter of Spartan Speedway in Lansing, Mich. and Springport Speedway in Springport, Mich. Zimmerman died at his home at the age of 86 on Monday, December 20.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - December 15, 2010) - On behalf of everyone at Flat Rock Speedway and Toledo Speedway, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Here, you will find a bulletin for December 2010 regarding the coming season.

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William Gillelan, long-time car owner for the legendary ARCA late model driver Joy Fair, passed away December 8 at the age of 82 after a long illness.

"Gilley", as he was known to his friends and competitors, teamed with Russ Wainscott and their driver, Fair, and amassed an astounding list of victories and track championships throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and much of the Midwest. Included on that list are 10 Flat Rock Speedway championships and 7 Toledo Speedway track titles in the ARCA Late Model division.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - December 2, 2010) - The 23rd running of the Glass City 200 Super Late Model invitational will take place on Saturday, October 1, 2011 at Toledo Speedway.  Track officials have also decided to return the track's weekly classes to be part of the prestigious event.  The ARCA Sportsman, Figure 8 and Street Stock divisions will also compete at the Glass City oval on this date.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - December 2, 2010) - The annual Just in Time for the Holidays sale of ARCA, Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway gifts is underway!  For the racer or race fan in your life, choose from Flat Rock and Toledo 2011 season tickets, the $25 gift cards, a beautiful Flat Rock/Toledo leather/wool jacket, an ARCA hat, ARCA 50th Anniversary coffee-table style yearbook, and DVDs from any event at Flat Rock or Toledo from the 2010 season!

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(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!

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(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.

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Over 1,500 participants mounted up on nearly 1,000 motorcycles on Sunday, Nov. 7 to benefit the Harbor Behavioral Healthcare facilities in Toledo. Bikers brought forth toys for kids and cash donations totaling over $15,000 at the 21st annual event. Toledo Mayor Mike Bell and Lucas County Sheriff deputies on bikes led the procession, which departed from Toledo Speedway and traversed I-75, I-280 and downtown Toledo. In all, some 2,600 participants and spectators took part in the function, which ended its round trip at the Toledo Speedway Bar & Grill, where bikers enjoyed food provided by Gladieaux Catering and music provided by Josh Boyd. Event organizer Mike Wenzel of Toledo announced the Toy Run to benefit Harbor would again be held on the first Sunday of November in 2011 (the 6th) departing from Toledo Speedway, so mark your calendars now.

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(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.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - November 12, 2010) - Please see the rule changes for ARCA competition at Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways for the 2010 season.

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(SOUTHGATE, Mich. - November 8, 2010) - Race teams, officials, family and friends met Friday evening for the annual Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways banquet, held at the elegant Crystal Gardens Banquet Center in Southgate, MI.  The evening was hosted by track announcer Gary Lindahl.  All the track champions received their championship jackets as ARCA President Ron Drager led the toast to the champions.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - October 14, 2010) - Saturday's Rollie Beale 150 at Toledo Speedway serves as the season finale for the USAC Silver Crown Series, and in a fitting tie at the home track of the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards, will also feature several drivers with ARCA experience. This week, Brian Tyler and A.J. Fike (No. 3 RFMS-Liberty Village Beast Foxco) spoke optimistically about one of the series' most dominant storylines.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - October 12, 2010) - Bryan Clauson, who won an ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards race at Gateway International Raceway in 2007, is one of four drivers with a mathematical chance to win the USAC Silver Crown driving championship in Saturday afternoon's Rollie Beale 150 at Toledo Speedway. The promising championship race features a separation of just one point between the series' top two drivers.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - October 12, 2010) - In the last 11 years since the Glass City race was reinstated, only twice has rain affected the race. Back in 2005, the race was called at half way (John Doering Jr. won) and the 2010 rendition of the race. The Great Lakes Helicopters Glass City 200 presented by Cherry Picked Auto Parts started under cold and very damp conditions and made it only to the 10th lap when it was put under rain delay. After an hour and a half rain delay it was decided to try on Sunday. Sunday wasn't much better, still cold and windy and by the end of race, the heavy misty rain had returned. ...

(TOLEDO, Ohio - October 5, 2010) - For the first time in the history of both the United States Auto Club (USAC) and Toledo Speedway, the famed Silver Crown Cars will make their initial appearance on Saturday, October 16 at the ½ mile paved oval.  The "Rollie Beale 150" will honor Toledo's very own Rollie Beale, a past champion in USAC and former director of the Sprint Car Series. ...