Toledo Speedway

(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 21, 2010) - An all-morning rain and the forecast for more of the same later in the day has cancelled Friday's racing card at Toledo Speedway.  The Qualite Sports Lighting Kid's Night promotion and the Buckeye 305 Sprint Cars will be rescheduled at a later date.  Those dates should be known by the end of next week.

Toledo's Menards 200 presented by Federated Car Care weekend for the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards is still on schedule as planned for Saturday and Sunday, May 22-23.

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By Debi Domby
(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 20, 2010) - Gary Cronenwett won his first career Figure 8 feature. "Thats not the way to get my first win. I got in there too hard and hit Dennis (Whisman). I want to thank my family and sponsors." ...

(TOLEDO, Ohio - 5-18-10) - Quik Quiz,   Vol 1.   N0. 5.   1.}  Who won the 1975 Double O championship at Mt Clemons, then retired as a driver to work at the track? ...

The I-275 exit at Will Carleton Road (exit 8) will be closed this week, according to MDOT officials.  This is the most direct exit to reach Flat Rock Speedway from I-275.

Carleton Rockwood Road (exit 5) is open, but the road is closed for a bridge replacement east of the freeway, which means no direct access to Telegraph Road.

Fans and race teams coming from the north that use I-275 should exit at Sibley Road and go west to Telegraph, then south on Telegraph to the speedway.

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A reminder that Autograph Night is this Saturday, May 22. Times are moved up ½ hour:

1:30 p.m.          Pits open
3 p.m.               Practice
4:30                  Time trials
6:15                  On-track autograph session
7 p.m.               Racing

The on-track Autograph Night promotion is a required participation event for all teams racing at Flat Rock Speedway Saturday night-in order to race, you will be required to be on the track for the autograph session (EIRI). In today's economic climate and entertainment market, it takes all of us to keep things going forward, so thanks in advance for your cooperation and participation. On behalf of the track, the fans and the sponsors, we appreciate your understanding how important this is.

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Flat Rock, MI  (5-15-10)--  Allen Chevrolet-Cadillac Night at Flat Rock Speedway provided race fans with a great night of action.  Kevin Shirey took top honors in the Buckeye 305 Sprint Car event, while Chad Guinn and Rich Abel were victorious in the DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stock features.  Gary Cronenwett won his first-ever ARCA Figure 8 feature, and the duo of Dan Apperson and Dennis Whisman were the winners in the wild Figure 8 Train race.  John Allen and John Ogren from Allen Chevrolet greeted the winners in victory lane.

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TOLEDO, OH  (5-14-10)--  Rookie driver Kyle DeLisle notched a big win in Friday night's 7-up 35 lap ARCA Sportsman feature race at Toledo Speedway.  Dennis Whisman made it 2 for 2 in the wild Figure 8 Main, while James Hazlett zipped to victory in the ARCA Factory Stock feature event.  The track hosted Scout Night on a cool and dry evening.

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THE PLACER'S CAR CLUB CLASSIC CAR SHOW FOR TONIGHT, THURSDAY, MAY 13 HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO THE WEATHER.  THE NEXT SHOW IS THURSDAY, MAY 20, WITH THE ENTERTAINMENT ALSO RESCHEDULED FOR NEXT THURSDAY....

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TOLEDO OH (5-12-10) - The excitement continues to build for Toledo Speedway's May 21/22/23 race weekend, highlighted by the Menards 200 presented by Federated Car Care for the superspeedway style stock cars of the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards. ...

(5-12-10) - With last weekend's cancellations, Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway have reset several of the promotional dates that were scheduled to take place.  They are as follows: ...

The Toledo Speedway BMX track, under the operation of Brad Moore, is scheduled to open for practices on May 22 and May 24, with the first race of the season on May 26. In its first season of 2009, the track was ranked 10th of 135 by the organization which rates BMX tracks. For more information on the Toledo Speedway BMX track, please visit ToledoSpeedwayBMX.com, or click on the link on the Toledo Speedway page at arcaracing.com.

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Terri Adams-Sutherland, daughter of former Toledo Speedway owner Sonny Adams, passed away Friday May 7 at Mercy St. Anne Hospital in Toledo. Terri's brother Tommy Adams is an ARCA Truck Series driver and Toledo Speedway ARCA Sportsman division driver, and her nephew Landon Schuster is a Toledo Speedway ARCA Factory Stock driver. Terri also worked for her father as the office secretary at Toledo Speedway from 1984-1999. She is survived by her mother Mary; sons Craig and Cody Sutherland; sister Tammy (Mark) Schuster; brothers Tommy (Kim) Adams and Josh Adams; two grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Funeral services are at Sujkowski Funeral Home Northpointe on Monday May 10.

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Bus Sponsorship Still Available!

Flat Rock, MI:  (5-9-10)-- Trains and buses are the topic; no, it's not a transportation meeting of the local school or government---it's what's racing soon at Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways!

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Flat Rock, MI (5-8-10)-- Due to the unseasonable cold, strong winds and inclement weather, tonight’s event has been cancelled. The May 15^th Allen Chevrolet Night featuring the Buckeye 305 Winged Sprints, Figure-8, and Street Stock divisions will run as scheduled. As always, check www.flatrockspeedway.com for more information throughout the week.

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TOLEDO, OH  (5-7-10)--  The rains finally got to Toledo Speedway Friday evening, and the result was the cancellation of Race #2 of the Valvoline Summer Racing Series presented by Cumulus Radio.  The ARCA Sportsman, Figure 8’s, Factory Stocks and 4 Cylinders were slated for action but Mother Nature had other ideas as the heavy rain set in just prior to the 7:30 p.m. start time. ...

(5-7-10) - Despite the forecast, as of 2:00 PM ET today, skies are sunny and clear overhead at Toledo Speedway. With nothing on the radar, tonight's racing program at Toledo Speedway is full-ahead. Call before traveling (419) 727-1100.

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By Debi Domby
(5-6-10) - Defending division champion, Eric Lee, won the opening night Super Late Model feature by about a half lap over Paul Pelletier. It was Lee's 15th career win at Flat Rock in the Late Model division. "The car was pretty good tonight, we changed a bunch of things over the winter to the car so I was a little nervous about the outcome tonight. ...

Come out to what promises to be northwest Ohio's biggest summer of Bike Nights, hosted by Jazz Motorsports.

Every Wednesday from 6pm until 10pm, bikers are invited to Toledo Speedway for door prizes, a 50/50 raffle, and an awesome $6 menu from the Speedway Bar and Grill.

Show off your bike, meet the Jazz Motorsports staff, and sign up to receive free t-shirts at upcoming Bike Nights.  

Any questions, call Brian @ 419-343-1888.

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Flat Rock, MI  (5-1-10)--  7 Up and Corrigan Oil Opening Night at Flat Rock Speedway brought the ¼ mile paved oval back to life for the new season Saturday.  Eric Lee, Billy Earley, Rob Moore, Paul Duffin and David Price claimed the main event wins on an unusually warm evening for the first week of May.  The track also paid tribute to our military personnel with Armed Forces Appreciation Night, hosting both active and retired members as guests of the speedway. ...

TOLEDO, OH  (4-30-10)--  Toledo Speedway's Valvoline Summer Racing Series presented by Cumulus Radio got underway Friday evening under sunny skies and warm temperatures.  The PNC Bank Friday night opener winners were Ron Allen, Dennis Whisman, Cory McCaughey and Brad Turner.  The track also held its annual Armed Forces Appreciation Night, with all military personnel admitted as guests of the speedway.

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Toledo Speedway, Flat Rock Speedway Kick Off 2010
TOLEDO OH (4-29-10) - The two ARCA sanctioned weekly race tracks will officially open their 2010 seasons this weekend. (Freeze Frame Photos)  ...

Theodore "Uncle Pete" Peters, who worked with the pit area concession team at Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways, passed away at his home on Monday, April 26th. ...

(4-26-10) - A reminder that the Raceceiver unit or a scanner is required for all ARCA Factory Stock drivers effective Friday night for the first event. ...

TOLEDO OH (4-26-10) - Quik Quiz.  Vol 1,  No. 4.    1.}  Who were the racing Drolema brothers at Berlin Raceway? ...

TOLEDO OH (4-26-10) - Heavy rains washed out Toledo Speedway's Sunday afternoon pre-season practice.  The rains came just as the cars were ready to hit the track for the test session.  ...

Flat Rock, MI:  (4-25-10)-- Weather issues April 24 have moved Flat Rock Speedway's season opener to Saturday, May 1.  7-Up and Corrigan Oil will team up to sponsor the first race of the 2010 season at the 1/4 mile paved oval.  The ARCA Moran Chevrolet Late Models, which were originally not scheduled for May 1, have now been added to the race card.  The track will also play host Armed Forces Appreciation Night Saturday evening.

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Flat Rock, MI (4-24-2010) -- Saturday's 7-UP season opener has been cancelled. The decision has been made to add the Late Models to the May 1st Corrigan Oil Armed Forces Night event. More information will be available later this week.  Visit www.flatrockspeedway.com or www.arcaracing.com for more information. ...

FLAT ROCK MI (4-18-10) - Despite the cool and cloudy weather conditions, 62 teams ventured to Flat Rock Speedway Sunday afternoon for the first test session of the year. ...

TOLEDO OH (4-17-10) - An extremely windy and cold day failed to dampen the excitement of Toledo Speedway's opening event for the 2010 season Saturday afternoon.  Jesse Saunders scored his first win in the 125 lap ASA North Late Model Series feature, while Scott Hantz was the victor in the 75 lap ARCA Allegiant Air Gold Cup Late Model main event. ...

TOLEDO, OH (4-16-10)-- The ASA NORTH LATE MODEL SERIES and ARCA Allegiant Air Gold Cup Late Models waited out the rain and completed a 3 hour practice session Friday afternoon in preparation for the Glassbreaker Season Opener Saturday afternoon, April 17. The practice started at 4 p.m. after a 3-hour rain delay.

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