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.

1980-JUNIOR HANLEY TAKES TOLEDO OPENER

Canadian Junior Hanley opened the 1980 season at Toledo Speedway by taking the 20-lap late model feature. Hanley, in the Hanley Enterprises Camaro, set a new track record at 16.25, eclipsing John Anderson's previous mark.

The Thursday, June 11, Classic Car Show festivities planned for Toledo Speedway, have been cancelled. The show will take place next Thursday at the regularly scheduled time.

FLAT ROCK, MI: (6-10-09): Flat Rock Speedway officials have just announced that additional bonus money will once again be added to the purse for Flat Rock Speedway's biggest Late Model race of the season, the Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150, set for Saturday evening, June 27 at the ¼ mile paved oval. Each of dollar figures for the 24 starting positions will now end in 33, which adds money to each spot. And new for 2009, the fast qualifier will have the chance to take The Challenge, which will award a $1000 bonus if he starts last and wins the 150 lap event.

TOLEDO, OH: (7-10-09): Santa Claus made good on his promise to race fans Friday night at Toledo Speedway as over 40 lucky race fans walked out with a prize as part of the Christmas in July promotion. On the track, Terry Jones, Robbie Loving, Landon Schuster, Randy Padgett and Brad Turner captured feature wins on Velvet Ice Cream/Lakeshore Utility Trailer Sales Night. The Maumee Valley Seaway Commanders performed the National Anthem.

TOLEDO, OH: (7-28-09): NASCAR's Kyle Busch went right from the Brickyard on Sunday back to the short tracks Monday night and sailed to victory at the Anderson, IN ¼ mile oval in the 300 lap CRA Super Series Late Model race. Busch will be in competition at Toledo Speedway Friday evening, August 14 for the Allen Chevrolet/Cadillac CRA 100 lap contest at the ½ mile Glass City oval.

TOLEDO, OH: (8-3-09): Former Glass City 200 winner Tim Ice leads the field of entries for the Friday evening, August 7 show at Toledo Speedway, which will play host to its final open-wheel racing show of the 2009 season. The MSA Super Modifieds and the Buckeye 305 Winged Sprint Cars will be featured in the open-wheel double header. The Western Lake Erie Insulation Industry will sponsor the night of racing at the Glass City oval. The track's weekly ARCA Speedway Tire and Auto Factory Stocks will also be in action.

FLAT ROCK, MI: (8-22-09): Red and yellow were the colors of the night Saturday at Flat Rock Speedway as numerous incidents throughout the night made for a long evening. A good crowd turned out for the Stoney Creek Auto Parts/Monroe Evening News Kid's Night on a cloudy and cool night. Dan Ford Jr., Jeremy Miller, Lonnie York and Chance Rice took their respective feature wins. Kevin Butzin of Stoney Creek presented the trophies to the victors.

This has been a season of people returning to victory lane after a long absence. Dennis Strickland and Randy Cornett in the Street Stocks ... and Saturday night, Stan Yee Jr., won his first Super Late Model feature since April 2004.

(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 7, 2013) - Defending Series champion Dakota Carlson of Cedar Springs, MI leads the list of early entries for Friday’s Hollywood Casino 100 for the ARCA Glass City Gold Cup Late Model event Friday night, May 10 at Toledo Speedway.

(TOLEDO, Ohio - Thursday, May 9, 2013) - The first of six scheduled ARCA Glass City Gold Cup Late Model races - the Hollywood Casino 100 - is Friday night at Toledo Speedway.

(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - May 15, 2013) - In 2012, for the first time in 31 years, a Super Modified class competed at Flat Rock Speedway’s ¼ mile paved oval.  The Midwest Super Modified Association (MSA) tour was led by Ravenna, Ohio’s Trent Stephens.  Trent went out and sat fast time at 10:449 and grabbed the win in the 50 lap main event, which was highlighted by incredible speeds by the field.  The group returns to Flat Rock Saturday night, May 25 with a little extra incentive to go fast!

(Flat Rock, MI - June 8, 2013) - Chad Guinn made the pass on race leader Tim Moore on the white flag lap with a 3-wide move to snare the win in the thrilling finish to the Corrigan Race Fuels 100 lap feature for the ARCA DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stocks Saturday night at Flat Rock Speedway.  Darrell Krause, Morgan Baird and Robbie Loving also posted feature wins in their respective divisions on a beautiful night for racing.

The track also hosted Kids Night, which brought out a large group of families and fresh faces to the track to watch not only the Corrigan Race Fuels 100, but the TKC Go-Karts, Great Lakes Super Mini Cups and the ARCA Parts Galore Figure-8’s.  Each child under 14 was admitted free to the event and each received a free hot dog, chips and a drink, courtesy of Sherwood Foods, Jim’s Butcher Shop of Flat Rock, Herr’s Potato Chips, the Dr. Pepper/Snapple Group and Schwebel’s Baking Company.

(FLAT ROCK, MI - June 19, 2013) - Plymouth, IN natives JR and Tyler Roahrig will make their first-ever visit to Flat Rock Speedway this Saturday for the Diamond Racing Products Joy Fair Memorial 100 for the ARCA Glass City Gold Cup Late Model Series.  The father-son duo have racked up some big wins across the area in the last several seasons and both will be eyeing a shot at a victory at “The Rock” for this prestigious event.

FRIDAY, JUNE 28

TEAMSTERS UNION NIGHT

ARMED FORCES NIGHT

All Military personnel, active and retired, admitted FREE!  Please show ID at ticket windows.

ARCA ACME Dismantling Sportsman, R & M Recycling X Cars and MCR Dwarf Cars

Pits

$20 ARCA member, $30 non-member.  Minimum age for pits is 12, with minor’s release signed by both parents at registration (must be with minor).

Grandstands

Adults-$12

Children 6-12 are $3 each, under 6 are free

Pit area:  3:30 p.m.

Front gates:  5 p.m.

Practice:  5 p.m..

Time trials:  6:15

Racing:  7:30 p.m.

FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY—Saturday, June 29

250 lap Enduro, ARCA DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stocks, Michigan Legends and Flag Pole race!

Pits

$20 ARCA member, $30 non-member.  Minimum age for pits is 12, with minor’s release signed by both parents at registration (must be with minor).

Grandstands

Adults:  $12

Children 6-12 are $3, under 6-free

Pit gate: 4 p.m.

Front gates:  5 p.m.

Practice:  5 p.m.

Time trials:  6

Racing:  7 p.m.

Both Tracks:  FREE parking on track grounds; all concession items are priced from .50 to $3.50.  Beer is available ($4-4.50)

Flat Rock Speedway is located on Telegraph Road, just 5 minutes from I-75 or I-275.  The track phone number is 734-782-2480.  Log onto www.flatrockspeedway.com for further information, or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/toledoflatrock or follow us on Twitter @flatrockspeed.

Toledo Speedway is located on Benore Road at the I-75/Alexis Road exit (behind Meijer store).  The track phone number is 419-727-1100.  Log onto www.toledospeedway.com for further information, or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/toledoflatrock or follow us on Twitter @toledospeedway.

Toledo Speedway's race card for tonight has been cancelled due to the rain. Thundershowers have arrived at the track, forcing any chance to race.

Teamsters Union tickets dated for June 28 will be honored next Friday night, July 5.  

(TOLEDO, Ohio - July 1, 2013) - Due to concerns from the city and the fireworks company, Toledo Speedway’s fireworks show slated for Friday night, July 5 has been scrapped.  The speedway was notified of this decision Monday afternoon.  The racing program is still planned, with a 7:30 p.m. start at the Benore Road facility.

(FLAT ROCK, MI - July 25, 2013) - An incredible 43 cars are now entered for the 2013 edition of the Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150 at Flat Rock Speedway, set for Saturday, July 27. 

TOLEDO SPEEDWAY

Tuesday, August 13:  Placer’s Car Club Classic Car Cruisin’

1st, 2^nd and 3^rd Tuesdays of each month!

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.  FREE admission!

FRIDAY, AUGUST 16

MEET NASCAR TALLADEGA 500 WINNER DRIVER DAVID RAGAN!

(Ragan Autograph session approximately 6:30-7:30 p.m.)

Miller Lite 100-ARCA Glass City Gold Cup Late Models/Main Event Late Model Series-100 lap feature race!

Plus ARCA Parts Galore Figure 8 and R & M Recycling X Car Season Championships

Pits

All Late Model team members:  $30 each

Others:  $20 ARCA member, $30 non-member.  Minimum age for pits is 12, with minor’s release signed by parent(s) at registration (must be with minor).

Grandstands

Adults-$ 20 each

Children 6-12 are $3 each, under 6-free

Pit area:  2 p.m.

Front gates:  4:30 p.m.

Practice:  4:30 p.m.

Time trials:  6:30 p.m.

Racing:  7:30 p.m.

FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY—SATURDAY, AUGUST 17

MEET NASCAR DRIVER DAVID STREMME!

(Stremme Autograph session approximately 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.)

7-UP 125—ARCA/CRA Super Series Late Models

Plus Parts Galore Figure 8’s and DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stocks

Pits

ALL ARCA/CRA Late Model teams:  $30

ARCA members for Figure 8, Street Stock teams:  $20

All Non-members:  $30

Minimum age for pits is 12, with minor’s release signed by parent(s) at registration (must be with minor).

Grandstands

Adults:  $20

Children 6-12 are $3, under 6-free

Pits

Pit gate: 12:30—ARCA/CRA teams

Pit gate:  2:30—Figure 8 and Street Stock teams

Front gates:  3 p.m.

Practice:  3 p.m. (CRA), 3:30 for Street Stocks, F8, then 1 more rotation for all 3 classes.

Time trials:  5:30

Racing:  7 p.m.

Both Tracks:  FREE parking on track grounds; all concession items are priced from .50 to $3.50.  Beer is available ($4-4.50); Happy hour-$3-16 ounce drafts, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Toledo, 5:30 to 6:30 at Flat Rock.

Flat Rock Speedway is located on Telegraph Road, just 5 minutes from I-75 or I-275.  The track phone number is 734-782-2480.  Log onto www.flatrockspeedway.com for further information, or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/toledoflatrock or follow us on Twitter @flatrockspeed.

Toledo Speedway is located on Benore Road at the I-75/Alexis Road exit (behind Meijer store).  The track phone number is 419-727-1100.  Log onto www.toledospeedway.com for further information, or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/toledoflatrock or follow us on Twitter @toledospeedway.

(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 16, 2013) - Brent Jack scored the victory in the Miller Lite 100 for the ARCA Glass City Gold Cup/Main Event Late Model Series feature Friday night at Toledo Speedway.    Scott Hantz, by virtue of his second place run, captured the 2013 Gold Cup championship, while Dennis Whisman and Tommy O’Leary secured the track championships in their respective classes.  NASCAR Talladega 500 winner David Ragan greeted fans prior to the beginning of the race card.

The 100 lap Late Model contest with filled with attrition as just 9 cars finished the event.   Despite that number, a great battle up front for the lead kept things exciting for a better part of the race.  Harold Fair Jr. led the first 4 laps, until Jake Francis grabbed the top spot after a lap 5 restart.  Brent Jack had a fuel leak and that sent 6 cars sliding and spinning down the backchute.  Jack pitted and rejoined the field.  Jake sped away, but a lap 13 red stopped the action when Jeff Ganus had his car catch fire going down the backstretch.  Jeff would return to the race late in the event.  Scott Hantz, the fast qualifier at 15:008 for the 24 car field, took the point on lap 27 from Francis.  On lap 29, Fair darted down pit road with overheating woes. 

(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 28, 2013) - Entry blanks for the 25^th Anniversary of the Great Lakes Helicopter Glass City 200 presented by Francis Engineering, Hampton Inn and Holiday Inn Express will go out in today’s mail!  The entry blank will also be posted on the track’s webpage under forms.

In 1968, Toledo Speedway promoter and ARCA founder John Marcum came up with the idea of running a 200 lap Late Model invitational—the Glass City 200.  Despite a 20-year hiatus of the race from 1978-1998 (when the Toledo track was sold), the race was revived in 1999 when Marcum’s grandson, Ron Drager, purchased the track with business partner Roy Mott.

And today, the race still carries the prestige and notoriety that it once did back in the 1960’s and 1970’s.  Let’s take a look back at the 1970 edition of the race……………

Flat Rock, Michigan—October 3, 2013:  The final race on the 2013 Flat Rock Speedway calendar hits the track Saturday, October 5 with the Enduro Series title to be decided at the ¼ mile asphalt oval.  3 drivers are separated by a mere 5 points, but with 300 laps for the finale, anything can happen!  Race time is 6 p.m.

Former Enduro champ Jeff Metdepenningen leads his son, Rayce, and Derrick Sheppard (tied for second) by just 5 markers each heading into Saturday night’s contest.  The race, which is 50 laps longer that the usual 250 lap events, puts a little race strategy into play as fuel stops are the norm for many of the competitors in the race.

The group will practice/qualify from 5 p.m. to 5:30 and the race gets the green flag at 6 p.m.  The best lap in practice for each car will be used as their qualifying time.  The Enduro races feature no yellow flags, and the race is only stopped for safety concerns. 

The October 5 date was not on the original schedule.  The June 29 race was rained out, and with only 4 Enduros, that race was contested September 7 and the 300 lap Championship was scheduled for this Saturday night.  There is no rain date for this event.

The pits open at 3:30, front gates open at 5, practice/qualifying at 5 and start time is 6 p.m.  The track is on Telegraph Road, 5 minutes from I-75 or I-275.  The phone number is 734-782-2480.  Log onto www.flatrockspeedway.com for additional information and updates.

Sunday, October 6, the track will host the Flat Rock Historical Society Flea Market on the grounds from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Admission to the grounds is free.  For space rental information, call 734-782-5220.

(TOLEDO, Ohio – March 25, 2014) – A new, six-race sprint car series at tracks from Toledo to Irwindale, Calif., will open at Toledo Speedway on Wednesday, July 2.