Long time ARCA driver, official Bob Thomsen passes

Long time ARCA driver, official Bob Thomsen passes

(March 1, 2016) - Long time ARCA driver and official Bob Thomsen Sr. died Tuesday, March 1 at the age of 79 after a lengthy illness.  Bob’s son Bobby Thomsen is the Technical Services Director for the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards, and both Bobby and his grandson Brice Thomsen followed in his footsteps as drivers in ARCA sanctioned races at Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway.

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FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO SPECIAL EVENT TICKETS NOW ON SALE!

FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO SPECIAL EVENT TICKETS NOW ON SALE!

TOLEDO, OH: (3-1-16):  Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway are moving forward with plans for the new racing season, and that includes taking ticket orders for a variety of special events at both tracks. Reserved seating, general...
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THROW-BACK THURSDAY!  February 25, 2016

THROW-BACK THURSDAY! February 25, 2016

The Glass City 200 Late Model invitational has a history of a surprise entry or two each season.  In 1972, Artie Sommers showed up in David King's #9 Camaro.  The duo teamed for the event, where Sommers won the first consi of...
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FLAT ROCK-TOLEDO SPEEDWAY BULLETIN (2-23-16)

FLAT ROCK-TOLEDO SPEEDWAY BULLETIN (2-23-16)

This is our third winter bulletin of the season. The March bulletin will be the final bulletin before we open the new season. The winter office for both tracks is at Toledo: 419-727-1100. The office at Flat Rock will open in...
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THROWBACK FRIDAY!  February 19, 2016

THROWBACK FRIDAY! February 19, 2016

For this week, it's Throwback Friday!  This wild, winged machine ran in the open-competition races held at Toledo Speedway in the 1980's and early 1990's.  C.J. Rayburn of Whiteland, IN, a dirt track racer by trade, brought...
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MONSTER TRUCKS RETURN TO TOLEDO

MONSTER TRUCKS RETURN TO TOLEDO

Toledo, Ohio—February 11, 2016: After a 3 year absence, the Midwest Monster Trucks will make a return to Toledo Speedway as part of the track’s 2016 schedule of events. The LKQ Pick Your Part Monster Truck show presented by...
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THROW-BACK THURSDAY!  February 11, 2016

THROW-BACK THURSDAY! February 11, 2016

As the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards prepares for the annual ARCA 200 at Daytona this Saturday, Toledo Speedway will hit an historic mark by hosting its 75th ARCA race on May 22, 2016.  Pictured is the "Moose Man",...
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INSANE INFLATABLE 5K EVENT AT TOLEDO SPEEDWAY OCTOBER 1

INSANE INFLATABLE 5K EVENT AT TOLEDO SPEEDWAY OCTOBER 1

Toledo, Ohio—February 12, 2016: The wildly-popular Insane Inflatable 5k run will take place Saturday, October 1 on the grounds of Toledo Speedway! The event will be staged by Town Square Media of Charlotte, NC. The group...
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ARCA GOLD CUP, MAIN EVENT TO CO-SANCTION 3 EVENTS IN 2016

ARCA GOLD CUP, MAIN EVENT TO CO-SANCTION 3 EVENTS IN 2016

Toledo, Ohio—February 8, 2016: Officials from the ARCA Royal Truck and Trailer Late Model Gold Cup Series and the Main Event Late Model Racing Series have announced the scheduling of three (3) events that will be...
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Speed Sport My Favorite Track

Speed Sport My Favorite Track

Voting is now underway for Speed Sport New's My Favorite Track. Eldora Speedway has been voted the top track the last four years. Click the link below to vote for Toledo...
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THROWBACK THURSDAY!  FEBRUARY 4, 2016

THROWBACK THURSDAY! FEBRUARY 4, 2016

Toledo Speedway got its first coat of asphalt for the 1961 season.  The track, built by Herb Koester, began as a 1/2 mile dirt track in 1960.  The grounds of the speedway once was a tomato field. Many short tracks of the era...
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Former racecar driver from Taylor to receive kidney from nephew

Former racecar driver from Taylor to receive kidney from nephew

By Andrea Blum, The News-Herald Jerry Lee is used to living an adventurous life.

The Taylor resident spent years as a racecar driver with the Automobile Racing Club of America, zooming around tracks at the Flat Rock...
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