Toledo Speedway

TOLEDO, Ohio (1-28-09)--Condolences to the family of Ashley Loving, who was a familiar face in the grandstands at Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways and whose family has long been deeply involved in ARCA sanctioned racing. ...

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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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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On New Year's Day, Steve Chartrand and his father, Jim, took their Street Stock to Sandusky Speedway's annual Hangover race. Steve competed in the Champagne class with Late Models and Sportsman cars and took the feature win! (See photo). Congratulations, Steve!

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TOLEDO OH (2-19-09)--Membership forms for weekly driver/owners will be mailed out March 1st. ...

FLAT ROCK/TOLEDO SPEEDWAY BULLETIN (2-20-09)

This is the third of our winter bulletins. March issue will be posted around the 19th. The schedules are posted on the website. Flat Rock office will open in April. 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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There was a bowling fundraiser to raise money for Sheryl Humphrey's medical expenses on Saturday, March 7th, 2009 at Skore Lanes, 22255 Ecorse Rd., Taylor, MI.

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FRENCHTOWN SQUARE MALL MONROE, MI MARCH 20/21, 2009

#40 David Whitely/Monroe, MI Late Model

#90 Dennis Strickland/Carleton, MI Late Model

#95 Dan Trosen Jr./Trenton, MI Late Model

#25 Scott Lockenour/Allen Park, MI Sportsman

#23 Truck:  Mike Young/Toledo, OH

#33 Truck:   Brian Norton/Lambertville, MI

#89 Kevin Butzin/Romulus, MI  Late Model

Pace Car--Allen Chevrolet/Cadillac

Safety Truck--Allen Chevrolet/Cadillac

#72 4 Cylinder: Brad Turner/Ida, MI

#22 Street Stock:  Dave Tanner/Carleton, MI

#66 Figure 8:  Donald Burkhart/New Boston, MI

Factory Stock:  Speedway Tire/Auto

WESTFIELD FRANKLIN PARK TOLEDO, OH MARCH 27/28, 2009

#8 Tom O'Leary IV/Toledo, OH Sportsman

#40 David Whitely/Monroe, MI Late Model

#14 Randy Padgett Jr/Toledo, OH Factory Stock

#11 Archie Padgett Jr./Toledo, OH Factory Stock

#25 Scott Lockenour/Allen Park, MI Sportsman

#23 Truck:  Mike Young/Toledo, OH

#33 Truck:  Brian Norton/Lambertville, MI

#90 LM:      Dennis Strickland/Carleton, MI

#27 Sportsman:  Gary Denis/Toledo, OH

Factory Stock:  Speedway Tire/Auto

#4 ARCA Truck:  Steve Perkins/Toledo, OH

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RACING FUEL

SUNOCO Racing Fuel, distributed by Bazell Race Fuels, will supply the tracks with fuel. The cost continues to rise and fall, but it appears that the price will be lower in 2009. First deliveries of fuel will take place in mid-April; we'll announce the price at that time. Bazell has also agreed to once again contribute to the point fund at both tracks.

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TOLEDO, OH: (2-25-09): Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway management will once again have a 4 Cylinder race car rental program in place for the upcoming 2009 season.

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TOLEDO, OH: (3-2-09): With the 2009 racing season right around the corner, Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways have rolled out their special event advance ticket sale programs. All pre-sale tickets are for reserved seating only. General admission tickets go on sale the day of each event when the box office opens.

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TOLEDO OH (3-2-09)--Several Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway drivers have been busy building racecars during the off season, including Don Burkhart, whose new car is pictured left. Send pictures of your race team's off season preparations to sschultz@arcaracing.com.

 

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Toledo Oh (3-3-09)--Reminder: Please submit your reservation form to Scott Schultz if you plan on participating in the mall shows. Entries are due ASAP.

There will be a bowling tournament on March 15; All are welcome. You must pre-register by calling 419-727-1100...

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TOLEDO, OH: There's something about walking into Frenchtown Square Mall in Monroe and Westfield Franklin Park in Toledo at this time of year-and when you see the freshly-painted, sharp-looking race cars, you start to get anxious for racing season!

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TOLEDO OH (3-10-09) - Brad Keselowski returned to his roots Tuesday with a guest appearance at Toledo Speedway during the 2009 Toledo/Flat Rock Speedways annual press conference. ...

Condolences go out to the friends and relatives of a pair of Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway ARCA racing families.

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TOLEDO, OH:  The New Glass Bowl Lanes hosted the Flat Rock/Toledo Speedway bowling tournament Sunday afternoon.  The group of about 25 bowlers took part in the 9-Pin No Tap tournament being held at the Glass Bowl, which serves as the sponsor of Toledo's Winner's Circle.  Owner Ron Gorney also furnishes the tour bus for the track during the summer months.

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Bill Litogot Sr., who drove in ARCA sanctioned races at Mt. Clemens Race Track and Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways, passed away after a fall at his home Monday evening March 16. Litogot attended the Racer's Reunion Saturday at the Toledo Speedway Bar & Grill, along with his son Bill Litogot Jr., grandson Bill Litogot III and his great grandson. Bill Litogot Sr. was 86. 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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TOLEDO, Ohio (March 18, 2009)--A large group of racers, former racers, race fans and track officials gathered at the Toledo Speedway Bar and Grill on Saturday for the Annual Racer's Reunion and Michigan Auto Racing Fan Club Meeting. Pictures of the event are posted in the arcaracing.com photo gallery, available by clicking here. ...

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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TOLEDO, Ohio (3-23-09)--MOVE-IN TIME FOR THURSDAY NIGHT, MARCH 26 HAS CHANGED.  IT IS AT 9 P.M.  BE READY TO PUSH CARS IN AT 9 P.M.

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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. ...

 

 

TOLEDO OH (3-31-09)--The Westhold Corporation, the manufacturers of our timing and scoring transponder system at both Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways, are now offering the LAPCEIVER to race teams.  It is powered by one (1) AA battery.

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Condolences to ARCA and Focus Motorsports Ministries Officials Jerry and Bonnie Stewart on the death of Jerry's sister, Helen Hamblin.

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TOLEDO, OH: (4-2-09): A name quite familiar to Toledo Speedway fans will provide title sponsorship for the ARCA Glass City Gold Cup Late Model Series in 2009. The Hantz Group, a financial services company, will join with Allegiant Air to present the 5-race Gold Cup Series this season. The schedule features 2 races at Flat Rock Speedway and 3 events at Toledo for the upcoming season.

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TOLEDO OH (4-8-09)--Flat Rock and Toledo will both begin selling tires and fuel each Thursday, starting Thursday, April 16, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All sales must be paid for when picking up tires/fuel. ...

The School Bus Figure 8 racing events play to some of the largest crowds of the season at both tracks!

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TOLEDO, Ohio (April 13, 2009)--The 2009 Figure 8 Train Race Rules and Entry Blank is available by clicking on the "Forms" section of arcaracing.com. ...

TOLEDO, Ohio (April 13, 2009)--The 2009 Rollover Contest Rules and Entry Blank is available by clicking on the "Forms" section of arcaracing.com. ...