Ride with Kyle Busch at Toledo - In a Bus!

(TOLEDO, Ohio - July 29, 2010) - NASCAR Sprint Cup star Kyle Busch will go beyond the call of autographs and visiting with fans Friday, August 13 when he makes an appearance at Toledo Speedway. Busch has also agreed to take 150 lucky race fans around Toledo's half-mile paved oval for a ride in a school bus!

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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.

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Strong Late Model Field Readies for Butch Giles Memorial 100 at Flat Rock

(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - July 28, 2010) - Entries continue to arrive for the Saturday, July 31 Butch Giles Memorial 100, the ARCA Allegiant Air Late Model Gold Cup Series finale to be held at Flat Rock Speedway. The event 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 prior to the start of the 2010 season. 

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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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Allen Tunes Up for Flat Rock Late Model Showdown

Allen Tunes Up for Flat Rock Late Model Showdown

(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - July 24, 2010) - Driving the Giles Auto Body No. 88, Ron Allen tuned up for next weekend's Butch Giles Memorial 100 with his win in the 50-lap ARCA Moran Chevrolet Late Model feature on All Sport Night at Flat Rock Speedway. Dan Ford Jr., Steve Chartrand, Greg Studt, and Levi Rouster all picked up feature wins. The track staff worked right up until practice to get rid of the water from Friday night's heavy storms, and just as the program ended, the rain returned Saturday evening.

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Weather Update Flat Rock Speedway

(Flat Rock, MI - 7/24/2010)  Update as of 12 noon Saturday July 24th: The racing program of ARCA Late Models, Figure-8s, Street Stocks and Michigan Legends is still on at this time. Weather conditions will continue to be monitored, so please call (734) 782-2480 or check www.flatrockspeedway.com before traveling.  ...
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NASCAR's David Ragan Signing Autographs at Flat Rock August 14

(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - July 23, 2010) - NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver David Ragan will visit with race fans and sign autographs Saturday, August 14 at Flat Rock Speedway. Stoney Creek Auto Parts will serve as sponsor for the night of stock car racing on the quarter-mile paved oval and Figure 8 track. 

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Kyle Busch Signing Autographs August 13 at Toledo; Will Not Race

(TOLEDO, Ohio - July 21, 2010) - NASCAR Sprint Cup Series star Kyle Busch will visit Toledo Speedway on Friday, August 13 to sign autographs and meet fans. Busch was previously scheduled to race in the CRA Late Model 100-lap event at the Glass City oval, but those plans have changed due to obligations with his Sprint Cup team.

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Butch Giles Memorial 100 Set for July 31 at Flat Rock; Allegiant Air Late Model Gold Cup Showdown

(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - July 20, 2010) - The fifth and final leg of the ARCA Allegiant Air Late Model Gold Cup Series is set for Saturday, July 31 at Flat Rock Speedway. The Butch Giles Memorial 100 will decide the 2010 Gold Cup champion from the series of five events between Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways.  

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Moore Bounces Back to Take Leppen Chiropractic 100 at Flat Rock

(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - July 17, 2010) - Tim Moore came back after crashing last week and scored the big win in the Leppen Chiropractic 100 for the ARCA DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stocks Saturday night at Flat Rock Speedway. James Rae captured the B Main and Greg Studt notched the Figure 8 win on Christmas in July Night, which featured Santa Claus and dozens of prizes that were given away to race fans. Dr. Cecilia Leppen and her children presented the trophies to the winners.

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McCaughey Takes Toledo Factory Stock Special

TOLEDO, OH  (7-16-2010):  Santa Claus greeted race fans for the Lakeshore Utility Trailer/Velvet Ice Cream Christmas in July prize giveaway Friday night at Toledo Speedway.  Cory McCaughey was the winner of the ARCA Factory Stock special event, while Jim Froling, Dennis Whisman and Perry Marlow were also feature winners that visited the Sunny D Winner’s Circle.  Neal Ray and Donna Young from Velvet Ice Cream presented the trophies, while Santa Claus handed out dozens of prizes to the race fans.

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Memo to All ARCA Sportsman Drivers

July 14, 2010

To: All ARCA Sportsman Drivers

Effective immediately, Holley carburetor part #080541-1 and Holley carburetor part #080541-2 are the only ARCA-approved carburetors used with the crate engines in the ARCA Sportsman series.  

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Placers Car Show at Toledo Speedway Cancelled

(TOLEDO, Ohio - July 15, 2010) - For the second straight week, the Thursday night Placers Car Club Classic Car Show at Toledo Speedway has been cancelled due to the extreme heat and the forecast for storms later in the day.

The car show will resume next Thursday, July 22, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.  A band will provide music during the show.

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Lap Money Sponsorships Still Available for July 17

(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - July 14, 2010) - Prize donations and lap money are still being taken for the Saturday, July 17 Christmas in July prize giveaway at Flat Rock Speedway. Donors will have their name placed on the souvenir program stuffer sheet and donations also include public address mentions.

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Pelletier, Vanderhoof, Selmi Notch Budweiser Triple 50s Wins

Pelletier, Vanderhoof, Selmi Notch Budweiser Triple 50s Wins

(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - July 10, 2010) - Mother Nature finally relented on the extreme heat and granted fans and teams great conditions for the Budweiser Triple 50s and Fireworks show at Flat Rock Speedway Saturday night. Paul Pelletier, Jeremy Vanderhoof, and Scott Selmi grabbed the 50-lap feature wins, while Steve Chartrand took the 20-lap Street Stock B Main honors in front an enthusiastic crowd. Each driver received a trophy, Budweiser mirror, and cap, courtesy of Floral City Beverage/Budweiser. The evening concluded with the traditional fireworks display.

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Hantz Wins Toledo Allegiant Air Gold Cup Event

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.

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Root, Hantz Continue Gold Cup Battle July 9; Race the First of Back-to-Back Late Model Events

(TOLEDO, Ohio - July 6, 2010) - Fresh off his second win in two events, Mike Root is expected to return to Toledo Speedway Friday, July 9 for the 75-lap ARCA Allegiant Air Late Model Gold Cup event. Root leads Indiana hotshoe Scott Hantz by just five points entering the fourth race of the five-race series. Late Model fans will also have the opportunity to see back-to-back Late Model races as Flat Rock Speedway will run a 50-lap event the following night, Saturday, July 10. ...
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Maran Two-for-Two at Flat Rock

Maran Two-for-Two at Flat Rock

(TOLEDO, Ohio - July 3, 2010) - 2009 champ Jeff Maran made it two wins in two events by taking a very competitive 250-lap Enduro race Saturday evening at Flat Rock Speedway. Eric Hoffman took the MCR Dwarf Car feature, David Price won the 4-Cylinder event, Don Cox was the top dog in Race Car Bowling, and Bill Carberry sailed to the win in the Boat Figure 8.

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Hagen and Clarke Notch USAC Wins at Toledo

Hagen and Clarke Notch USAC Wins at Toledo

(TOLEDO, Ohio - July 2, 2010) - Daren Hagen and Henry Clarke were the big winners Friday night in the Hemelgarn Racing/Super Fitness-sponsored USAC doubleheader at Toledo Speedway.  Ron Hemelgarn presented the five-foot trophies to the victors in the Sunny D Winner's Circle. 

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Vintage Cars, Racer's Reunion, TV's Van Ness Part of the Show as USAC Visits Toledo

(TOLEDO, Ohio - July 1, 2010) - The rich history of USAC racing at Toledo Speedway will come alive again Friday night when a host of vintage race cars take parade laps prior to the start of the Hemelgarn Racing/Super Fitness USAC Sprint and Midget doubleheader. A group of former drivers will also be introduced to the crowd as part of the festivities Friday night at the Glass City oval.

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Mike Root Victorious in Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150

Mike Root Victorious in Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150

(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - June 26, 2010) - Mike Root of Grand Rapids, Mich. came from the 13th spot, took the lead on Lap 83, and powered his way to victory in the Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150 for the ARCA Allegiant Air Gold Cup Late Models Saturday night at Flat Rock Speedway. Root, the defending Gold Cup champion, was presented the five-foot trophy by Ann Yee and her grandsons and Pat Moran of Moran Chevrolet.

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USAC Leaders Gardner, Clauson Prepare for Toledo's July 2 Hemelgarn Racing/Super Fitness Night

USAC Leaders Gardner, Clauson Prepare for Toledo's July 2 Hemelgarn Racing/Super Fitness Night

(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 26, 2010) - Current United States Auto Club points leaders Damion Gardner and Bryan Clauson will lead the list of entries as Toledo Speedway prepares for its annual open-wheel doubleheader featuring both the AMSOIL National Sprint Car and Mopar Midget Series. Local businessman Ron Hemelgarn, through Hemelgarn Racing and Super Fitness, will sponsor the USAC show Friday, July 2.  Both divisions will compete without wings, per USAC rules.

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Dave Arnold Jr. Claims First Win at Toledo

Dave Arnold Jr. Claims First Win at Toledo

(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 25, 2010) - Dave Arnold Jr. held off the charge of Jim Froling and Ron Allen to win Friday night's Teamsters Local 20-sponsored 35-lap ARCA Sportsman feature race at Toledo Speedway. A good crowd saw Cory McCaughey pick up his third win in the ARCA Factory Stock race, while Howard Kelley Jr. and Tom O'Leary III captured the wild Figure 8 Train race.

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Tickets On Sale for Monster Jam at Toledo on July 23 and 24

(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 24, 2010) - Tickets are now on sale for the Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam presented by Ford Trucks events at Toledo Speedway, set for Friday and Saturday, July 23 and 24.  Both events have a 7:30 p.m. start time. ...
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Flat Rock Busy as Teams Prepare for Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150

(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - June 25, 2010) - A total of 21 ARCA Late Models took advantage of great weather Thursday night to prepare for Saturday's Flat Rock Speedway Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150. 34 cars are entered for the race as of Friday morning. The race is the third leg of five in the ARCA Allegiant Air Gold Cup Series contested between Flat Rock and its sister track, Toledo Speedway.

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Santa Claus, Gifts, and More at Toledo and Flat Rock July 16 and 17

Santa Claus, Gifts, and More at Toledo and Flat Rock July 16 and 17

(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 25, 2010) - It's the middle of summer: hot, humid days, and warm, muggy nights - and time to celebrate Christmas in July at Toledo and Flat Rock Speedways! Santa Claus himself, the jolly old elf, will be at both tracks Friday and Saturday, July 16 and 17, to hand out prizes and greet all race fans.

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Locals Run Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150 Entry List to 31

(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - June 23, 2010) - The entries of several local drivers have pushed Saturday's Flat Rock Speedway Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150 entry list to 31 cars.  The race is the third leg of five for the ARCA Allegiant Air Gold Cup Series contested between Flat Rock and its sister track, Toledo Speedway. ...
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Memo to Flat Rock Speedway Competitors - Practice Cancelled

June 23, 2010

To:  All Race Teams

The Flat Rock Speedway practice session for Wednesday, June 23 has been cancelled due to the rain and forecast for more of the same.

The practice has been reset for Thursday, June 24, from 5 to 9 p.m. The pits open at 4 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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Valvoline Instant Oil Change Summer Racing Series Adds July 9 Date at Toledo Speedway

(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 22, 2010) - The Valvoline Instant Oil Change (VIOC) Summer Racing Series presented by Cumulus Radio has added an additional date to the group of events, with the Friday, July 9 show now designated as one of the Summer Racing Series dates at Toledo Speedway.

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