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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Lap Money Sponsorship Available for Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150

(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - June 21, 2010) - Lap money sponsorships for the Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150 are still available, and you can become a sponsor today! ...
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Fair Jr. Leads Early Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150 Entry List

(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - June 21, 2010) - Fresh from his Friday night Toledo victory, Harold Fair Jr. now sets his sights on Saturday?s prestigious Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150 at Flat Rock Speedway.  The race is expected to draw over 30 entries, and is leg number 3 of 5 for the ARCA Allegiant Air Gold Cup Series contested between Flat Rock and its sister track, Toledo Speedway. ...
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Whisman, McKee, Kelley, Abel, O'Leary Win at Flat Rock

Whisman, McKee, Kelley, Abel, O'Leary Win at Flat Rock

(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - June 19, 2010) - Picture-perfect weather greeted a good crowd for Lakeshore Utility Trailer Sales/Big Red Crème Soda Night Saturday at Flat Rock Speedway. A great night of competition entertained the fans as Dennis Whisman, Clyde McKee, Rich Abel, and the duo of Howard Kelley Jr. and Tom O'Leary III captured feature event wins.

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Fair Jr. Sails to Toledo Gold Cup Win

Fair Jr. Sails to Toledo Gold Cup Win

(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 18, 2010) - Harold Fair Jr. sailed to a very decisive victory in the 75-lap ARCA Allegiant Air Late Model Gold Cup race Friday evening at Toledo Speedway. Miller Lite and Marco's Pizza served as the race night sponsors. Landon Schuster won the ARCA Factory Stock feature and David Price claimed the ARCA 4 Cylinder main event.  The program was pushed along as another storm was on the horizon.  A great effort by the race teams and track staff saw the entire show completed in 2 hours, just before the weather set in.

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USAC Returns to Toledo for Hemelgarn Racing/Super Fitness Night

(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 18, 2010) - The United States Auto Club (USAC) returns to Toledo Speedway this summer for an open-wheel doubleheader, featuring both the National Sprint Car and Midget Series.  Thanks to the sponsorship of local businessman Ron Hemelgarn through his racing group and Super Fitness, Toledo will host the USAC cars Friday evening, July 2.
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Toledo Speedway Hosts Placers Car Club Thursday Cruise-In

Toledo Speedway Hosts Placers Car Club Thursday Cruise-In

TOLEDO, Ohio - The Placers Car Club weekly Toledo Speedway Cruise-In on June 10 was designated as a fund raiser for Tornado Disaster Relief. Over 250 cars were on hand, and over $1,500 was raised for the Tornado Disaster Relief Fund. Here are some images from Bill and Cathy Barrand.

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2009 Gold Cup Champ Mike Root Enters Friday's 75-Lap Late Model Event at Toledo

(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 16, 2010) - Grand Rapids, Mich. ace Mike Root, the 2009 Flat Rock/Toledo ARCA Allegiant Air Gold Cup champion, is the latest entry for this Friday's 75-lap contest at Toledo Speedway. Root challenged Scott Hantz for the win in the first race of the season at Toledo in April, reeling in the leader and coming up just short of a victory. Miller Lite and Marco's Pizza will sponsor the night of racing at the Glass City oval. ...
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Memo to ARCA Street Stock Drivers

June 14, 2010

To:  ARCA Street Stock drivers

Effective with the June 26, 2010 event, the Street Stock division will be permitted to run a small oval mirror, measuring no more than 3 inches in diameter.  It is to be mounted in lowest area of window opening on driver's side and cannot protrude outside the opening of window.  Mirror must be mounted in acceptable manner.  Mirror may not be mounted with tie wraps or tape. 

Thank you,

Jack Franzil

Chief Inspector

Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways

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Griffin, VanDoorn File Entries for Toledo Gold Cup; 150 Follows Next Week at Flat Rock

(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 15, 2010) - Talented youngster Derek Griffin, the winner of the Stan Perry Memorial at Angola, Ind. last week, and 2009 CRA champion Johnny VanDoorn have filed entries for Friday's 75-lap ARCA Allegiant Air Gold Cup Late Model event at Toledo Speedway.  Miller Lite and Marco's Pizza will serve as race night sponsors for the June 18 race card.

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Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam Brought To You By Ford Trucks

The Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam brought to you by Fordf Trucks is coming to Toledo Speedway July 23rd and 24th. Click for more info......

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Did Ya Know?

Did Ya Know?

  (TOLEDO, Ohio - June 15, 2010) - Quik Quiz, Vol 1,. No 6.    1}.   Name the Father and Son who have won the sprint car portion of Toledo's Fastest Short Track Show in the World?  2}.  Name the 3 drivers with over 100...
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Schedules for June 18-19 Action at Toledo, Flat Rock

(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 14, 2010) - Friday, June 18 is Miller Lite/Marco's Pizza Night at Toledo Speedway, featuring the ARCA Allegiant Air Gold Cup Late Models, and Saturday, June 19 is Big Red Creme Soda/Lakeshore Utility Trailer Night at Flat Rock Speedway. Click here to see the schedules for all of this weekend's events.

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Flat Rock Weather and Action Hot for School Bus Night

Flat Rock Weather and Action Hot for School Bus Night

(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - June 12, 2010) - An extremely warm and muggy evening greeted a large crowd that ventured to Flat Rock Speedway Saturday for the Marco's Pizza School Bus Figure 8 race.  Billy Earley took the bus event, while Greg Studt grabbed the 50 lap ARCA Figure 8 feature.  Cory McCaughey led the pack in the ARCA Factory Stock contest, while Mike Bershback claimed top honors in the ARCA 4 Cylinder main.

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Incredible Speeds, Incredible Tim Ice, Jason Blonde at Toledo's Fastest Short Track Show in World

Incredible Speeds, Incredible Tim Ice, Jason Blonde at Toledo's Fastest Short Track Show in World

(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 11, 2010) - The 2010 edition of the All American Coach/Qualite Sports Lighting Fastest Short Track Show in the World at Toledo Speedway once again lived up to its billing.  An unbelievable run by Derek Snyder in time trials lowered the track mark to 12:656 for the Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper Super Sprints, while Charlie Schultz got into the 12 second bracket for the MSA/Oswego Winged Super Modifieds with a lap of 12:999.  But the loudest ovation of the night went to Tim Ice, the 2-time Toledo Late Model champ, as Ice scored his first-ever Super Modified victory Friday night.  Jason Blonde took the Sprint car main.  The evening included a 1 hour, 45 minute rain delay that began during the first heat race of the night.

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"Fastest Short Track Show" Still On for Tonight

(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 11, 2010) - As of 1:45 p.m., the "Fastest Short Track Show in the World," set for tonight at Toledo Speedway, is on! 

The area has been dry for nearly two hours and cars are parked in the pit area, readying for the practice session which will begin at 3 p.m. The radar shows no rain at this time in the track area, so we are full steam ahead!

Practice is scheduled for 3 p.m., with time trials at 5 p.m. The show begins at 7:30 p.m.

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Flat Rock Speedway Fundraiser Nets Nearly $1,000 for 2 Area Churches

(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - June 9, 2010):  The newly-created ticket fundraiser for non-profit groups for Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways has kicked off this season, with a pair of area church youth groups netting nearly $1000 total for their efforts. ...
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Lichty Latest Super Mod Entry for "Fastest Short Track Show in the World"; Updated Entry List

TOLEDO, OH (6-3-10):  Canadian Mike Lichty is the latest entry for Toledo Speedway's annual All American Coach/Qualite Sports Lighting "Fastest Short Track Show in the World" featuring the open-wheel doubleheader of the Midwest Super Modified (MSA)Oswego Winged Challenge Series and the Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper (AVBBSS) Super Sprint Cars, set for Friday, June 11.  ...
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Lap Money Sponsorship Available -- Be a Sponsor Today!

SPONSOR A LAP!  BECOME A LAP MONEY SPONSOR FOR TWO UPCOMING RACES AT FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY AND FOR THE JULY 30 ARCA SPORTSMAN RACE AT TOLEDO SPEEDWAY! ...
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Rain Stops Flat Rock Action

FLAT ROCK , MI: (6-5-10):   Flat Rock Speedway fans got wet again Saturday evening, as rain set in just after 1 heat race was completed.  The Fasten Right Roofing Family Night fell victim to the elements, putting the end to racing for the third time already this season.

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Storms Miss Toledo-Froling Takes Wendy's Night Victory

Storms Miss Toledo-Froling Takes Wendy's Night Victory

TOLEDO, OH  (6-4-10) --  A great effort by the Toledo Speedway race teams kept the Wendy's Family Night and Autograph Night a happening for the fans that enjoyed meeting their favorite drivers and Wendy herself!  Jim Froling, Dennis Whisman, Cory McCaughey and Mike Marlow captured the feature race wins Friday evening.  They were greeted by Wendy in the Sunny D Winner's Circle.

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"Fastest Short Track Show in the World" on the Way to Toledo Speedway Friday, June 11

Cicconi, Shullick Lead Super Mod Entries; Track Holder Blonde Entered for Super Sprints; Plus Entry Lists
(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 3, 2010) - Second-generation drivers "Liquid" Lou Cicconi Jr. , Dave "Shoe 2" Shullick Jr. and Toledo track record holder Jason Blonde lead the pre-entry lists for Toledo Speedway's annual All American Coach/Qualite Sports Lighting "Fastest Short Track Show in the World" featuring the open-wheel doubleheader of the Midwest Super Modified (MSA)Oswego Winged Challenge Series and the Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper (AVBBSS) Super Sprint Cars, set for Friday, June 11.  ...
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