From Toledo to Nascarland and Back: Jerry Cook Returns to Compete in Glass City 200

TOLEDO, OH: (9-17-09): For Jerry Cook, returning home is special. To come home and be able race in the 21st running of the Glass City 200 Late Model invitational presented by AP Motorsports Saturday, October 3 at Toledo Speedway just makes the trip all that more great. Cook will pilot the #06 car owned by Gary and Sheila Slocum at the ½ mile paved oval next weekend.

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Chad Finley Returns to Flat Rock for Allegiant Air Late Model Gold Cup Finale July 31

(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - July 26, 2010) - DeWitt, Mich. driver Chad Finley will make the trip to Flat Rock Speedway for the fifth and final leg of the ARCA Allegiant Air Late Model Gold Cup Series on Saturday, July 31. The Butch Giles Memorial 100 will decide the 2010 Gold Cup champion from the series of five events between Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways. The race has been named in honor of Butch Giles, a long-time sponsor and car owner at both tracks. Giles passed away just prior to the start of the 2010 season. 

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BURGE WRECKING NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION SMASHES TOLEDO

BURGE WRECKING NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION SMASHES TOLEDO

(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 24, 2013) - Clear skies and a cool evening greeted fans for the Burge Wrecking “Night of Destruction” Friday night at Toledo Speedway.  The School Bus Figure 8 headliner event had the fans cheering and laughing as Archie Padgett took the win. 14 year-old Race Loving jumped out of his car to a thunderous applause for the win in the Boat Figure 8 event and the duo of Tommy O’Leary and James McClure notched the Figure 8 Train race. 

Greg Studt took his second win in a row in the 25 lap ARCA R & M Recycling X Car Main, while Robbie Loving grabbed the checkered flag in the 20 lap ARCA Parts Galore Figure 8 feature race.  Jeff King was a busy man, taking the Race Car Bowling win, putting on a show for the fans in the Boat race and finishing 4th in the X Car race.

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TERRY SENNEKER PUTS GLASS CITY 200 ON HIS WIN LIST

TERRY SENNEKER PUTS GLASS CITY 200 ON HIS WIN LIST

For the second straight year, cold temperatures greeted fans for the 2012 running of the Glass City 200.  One driver’s misfortune turned into a winning drive for another, but Terry Senneker Jr.’s unbelievable save with less than 30 laps to go put him in position for the “biggest win of my career”…….

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The ASALMS Northern Division and USPRO Cup Series to open the 2008 season at Toledo Speedway

Lexington, Michigan (3-17-08)--In what is widely regarded as the Official 2008 Season Opening Weekend in the Great Lakes Region of the United States, the cars and stars of the ASALMS Northern Division as well as the much anticipated return of the USPRO Cup Series will share the spotlight in the Buckeye State with the Glass Breaker 200 Weekend, set for Friday and Saturday, April 11-12, 2008 at the famed Toledo Speedway, located just across the Michigan / Ohio state line in Toledo, Ohio. ...
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Longtime ARCA Supporter Stadniczuk Passes

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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ENTRY LISTS FOR GLASS CITY WEEKEND NOW POSTED!

The first edition of the Great Lakes Helicopters Glass City 200 entry lists for each division are now posted! 

*A reminder to all classes-Late Models, Figure 8’s, Street Stocks and Sportsman—get your entries in now,  avoid the late fees and get your sponsor’s name up on the website!

Sportsman---any pads remaining after the Late Models will go to Sportsman cars by final point standings and IF you are pre-entered.

A great weekend of racing, food, music and partying is just around the corner!  Make your plans!

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It’s Almost Time---The Burge Wrecking “Night Of Destruction” At Toledo Speedway!!!  Bus Sponsorship

It’s Almost Time---The Burge Wrecking “Night Of Destruction” At Toledo Speedway!!! Bus Sponsorship

(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 3, 2012) - In just 21 days, that wild, wacky and just downright crazy night of fun and thrills hits Toledo Speedway!  Friday, May 25 the Burge Wrecking “Night of Destruction” invades the Glass City track, featuring the School Bus Figure 8 races!!!

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Kids, ARCA Stars to Race Go-Karts Together Friday

Kids, ARCA Stars to Race Go-Karts Together Friday

(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 16, 2012) - Several ARCA Racing Series drivers will practice their skills in go-karts and go wheel-to-wheel with local area children Friday, prior to the Menards 200 presented by Federated Car Care at Toledo Speedway.

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TOLEDO’S BURGE WRECKING NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION DAMAGING

TOLEDO’S BURGE WRECKING NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION DAMAGING

(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 25, 2012) - Friday night’s Burge Wrecking “Night of Destruction” was just that, as parts and pieces flew off the School Buses during the School Bus Figure 8 portion of the entertaining event.  Dennis “The Rebel” Whisman steered to the School Bus Figure 8 win.

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TRACK RECORD HOLDER SCHULTZ, FORMER ARCA/CRA CHAMP HANTZ ENTER MILLER LITE 100 AT TOLEDO

(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 12, 2012) - The field for the Miller Lite 100 at Toledo Speedway just got more impressive with the addition of several entries over the weekend.  The race, scheduled for this Friday night, August 17,  teams the ARCA Allegiant Gold Cup and the Main Event Racing Series together for the first time as the outlaw-bodied Late Models will battle in a 100 lap feature event.

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ALLEN-WHISMAN-HUSTON-MARLOW 2012 TOLEDO TRACK CHAMPIONS

ALLEN-WHISMAN-HUSTON-MARLOW 2012 TOLEDO TRACK CHAMPIONS

(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 24, 2012) - Sunshine and blue skies greeted race fans and teams for Friday’s Glass Bowl Lanes Season Championships and Autograph Night at Toledo Speedway.  Ron Allen, Dennis Whisman, Kyle Huston and Perry Marlow were crowned the 2012 track champions.  Jim Froling, Gary Cronenwett, Huston and Jeff Wells Jr. captured the feature events of the evening and visited the Sun Drop Winner’s Circle.  The fans took part in the on-track autograph session prior to the start of the race card.  The track also hosted Armed Forces Night, with all military personnel admitted as guests for Friday’s event.

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Remembering Curt Wood

Word has been received that former ARCA Late Model owner Curt Wood passed away Monday, March 18.  Curt fielded the #58 machines and had several drivers, including current ARCA Late Model driver Joe Hawes for the 1986 and 1987 seasons.  Curt had battled pneumonia earlier this year.

A memorial service is to be held at a later date.

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Division Sponsors, New Marketing Partners Set for 2008

TOLEDO, OH (3-28-08)--Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway are proud to announce the return of a majority of the race car division sponsors for the upcoming 2008 season, the addition of one new title sponsor and the new association with several companies at both tracks.

Moran Chevrolet of Clinton Township, MI and Miller Lite, through O & W, Inc. of Ypsilanti, will again return as co-sponsors of the ARCA Late Model class at Flat Rock Speedway. The duo begins its second year of title sponsorship of the super-fast, sleek Late Models at the ¼ mile paved oval. Moran Chevrolet has been involved with the division for several years, backing Dick Barker's #25. O & W, Inc. is in its second season of sponsorship at "The Rock". The new kid on the block will serve as the sponsor for Flat Rock's ultra-competitive Street Stocks, to be known as the Greater Detroit Auto Auction Street Stocks. Michael Haddon of the auctions, with locations in Port Huron and the Romulus business, just 5 miles north of the track, became involved with Flat Rock last season as the Winner's Circle sponsor.

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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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Condolences to the Family of CJ Landry

Charles Joseph "C.J." Landry, a sports writer for The Blade who wrote about local automobile racing, died Wednesday in St. Charles Mercy Medical Center. He was 62.

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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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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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Standing Room Only Crowd for Flat Rock Bus Races

FLAT ROCK, MI: (9-12-09): A standing-room only crowd packed Flat Rock Speedway Saturday night for the Grillers Select BBQ Sauce School Bus Figure 8 race show. Perfect weather greeted teams and fans and a great night of racing action, coupled with the destruction of the school buses capped off the event. Costa Cardasis of Grillers Select greeted the race winners with a case of bbq sauce and trophies, while providing numerous prizes for the lucky number program drawing.

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Jim Forsythe Passes.....

Jim Forsythe, a crewman for ARCA Figure 8 driver Dennis Whisman for 17 years, passed away Tuesday, March 2 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Visitation is at the Bobcean Funeral Home in Flat Rock, MI Friday, March 5, from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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Youngsters Finley, Griffin Latest Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150 Entries

(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - June 22, 2010) - Second-generation driver Chad Finley of DeWitt, Mich. has inked his entry for Saturday's Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150 at Flat Rock Speedway. Seventeen-year old Derrick Griffin of South Bend, Ind. will make his first trip to "The Rock" for the all-green flag event. ...
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Placers Car Club Event at Toledo a Success

(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 19, 2010) - The Placers Car Club American Graffiti Tour at Toledo Speedway was a success yet again, marking another super cruise night for Make-A-Wish of Northwest Ohio. Once again, the cruisers came out in huge numbers in support of the show for Toledo-area children.

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FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY RAINED OUT

With rain at the track at 3 p.m. and the grounds soaked from rain every day this week, tonight's racing program has been cancelled at Flat Rock Speedway.  The pop-up showers continue

The track is weeping from all the rain and the pit area is very saturated.

The Enduro race will be rescheduled at a later date.

 

 

 

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FLAT ROCK READY FOR JOY FAIR-STAN YEE MEMORIAL SATURDAY

Saturday, August 10 is the date for the rescheduled Joy Fair Memorial-Stan Yee Memorial 150, sponsored by Moran Chevrolet and Diamond Racing Products.  The ARCA Glass City Gold Cup Late Model Series race will go 150 all-green flag laps for the biggest race of the season at the track.  The ARCA ACME Dismantling Sportsman division will make its second visit to Flat Rock and compete in a 50 lap feature, while the Parts Galore Figure 8 division will stage a 20 lap feature on the Figure 8 track.

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Condolences to the Family of Diane Walker

TOLEDO OH (3-19-08)--Condolences to ARCA member Gary Allen, brother of Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway driver Ron Allen, on the death of his girlfriend Diane Walker.

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Froling Foils the Field at Toledo; Apperson Takes First Ever Win

TOLEDO, OH (6-6-2008)-- Mother Nature again played a part in Toledo Speedway’s Friday night race card. With a good crowd on hand for the Roadway Express/Utility Trailer/Teamsters Local 20 Kids Night, the program moved very quickly as the weather moved in. With severe weather approaching, the night was called complete just as the storm warning sirens in the city wailed. Before that, over 500 kids enjoyed a free hot dog, drink and chips, courtesy of Sherwood Foods, 7-Up and Seyfert’s Snacks. Jim Froling took the Sportsman win, Scott Apperson took his first-ever Figure 8 victory and Dave Arnold Jr. was the winner in the rain-shortened Factory Stock race. The Factory Stock B Main and the 4 Cylinder feature that did not run will be added to the June 20 race card.

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200-Plus Attend Racer's Reunion at Toledo

(TOLEDO, Ohio - March 15, 2011) - The eighth annual Racer's Reunion was held at the Toledo Speedway Bar & Grill Saturday March 11 from 12 noon to 5 p.m. A crowd of over 200 visited throughout the day and enjoyed the photo, video and memorabilia displays and the opportunity to visit with drivers, owners, mechanics and officials current and past.

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School Buses Highlight Toledo’s Burge Wrecking Night Of Destruction

School Buses Highlight Toledo’s Burge Wrecking Night Of Destruction

(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 27, 2011) - AJ Padgett took the victory in the School Bus Figure 8 race as part of the Burge Wrecking “Night of Destruction” Friday evening at Toledo Speedway.   An excellent crowd ventured to the track to begin their Memorial Day holiday weekend and was treated to a very entertaining and fun evening.

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TOLEDO CROWNS ALLEN, VANDERHOOF, MARLOW CHAMPS

TOLEDO CROWNS ALLEN, VANDERHOOF, MARLOW CHAMPS

(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 26, 2011) - Northwest Ohio Beverage Distributors, through its Miller Lite brand, sponsored the Season Championships at Toledo Speedway Friday evening.  Ron Allen, Jeremy Vanderhoof and Mike Marlow were crowned the 2011 champions in their respective divisions.  Feature winners for the night were Allen, Dennis Whisman, Marlow and Eric Huston for the Valvoline Instant Oil Change Centers Summer Racing Series closer.  Special events make up the Toledo September and October schedule.

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Bass Pro Shops to Sponsor Dillon in Season Finale

Bass Pro Shops to Sponsor Dillon in Season Finale

(TOLEDO, Ohio - October 14, 2011) - The nation's No. 1 outdoor retail leader, Bass Pro Shops, will join Richard Childress Racing in celebrating Ty Dillon's first career championship by sponsoring the No. 41 Chevrolet at Toledo Speedway this weekend.

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