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Toledo Speedway 50th Anniversary: A Look Back at 1990
1990-BLACK BANDIT KESELOWSKI ENDS TOLEDO VICTORY DROUGHT
Bob Keselowski ended a long victory dry spell at Toledo Speedway by taking the Snap On Tools 125 ARCA Permatex Supercar Series race. Keselowski, the 1983 Toledo Speedway late model division track champion, extended the string of consecutive races with different winners in the ARCA Series to 8 winners in as many races.
...Rain Ruins Toledo Championships: RE/MAX Series 200 September 4
TOLEDO, OH: (8-29-09): Heavy morning rains, followed by showers in the afternoon and the forecast for more of the same put the stop to Toledo Speedway's All Sport Season Championship race for the ARCA Sportsman, Factory Stocks and Figure 8's Friday evening. The event will not be rescheduled.
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ARCA RE/MAX Series Drivers, Teams to Bowl for Charity in Toledo
TOLEDO, Ohio (August 28, 2009)-There will be a charity fundraiser/bowling tournament on Thursday, September 3 from 7-9:30 p.m. at New Glass Bowl Lanes in Toledo, Ohio (5133 Telegraph Rd, Toledo, OH 43612).
Meet ARCA RE/MAX Series top-10 point contenders, including Parker Kligerman, Justin Lofton, Tom Hessert, Patrick Sheltra, Joey Coulter and more! Toledo Walleye Hockey Coach Nick Vitucci will also be in attendance.
...Toledo Speedway 50th Anniversary: A Look Back at 1960
Don Friend of Detroit, a newcomer to competition at the Toledo Speedway, quickly adapted to the new ½ mile high banked oval, taking the 20-lap supermodified main event. In doing so, Friend stopped the 4-race win streak of current point leader Al Beale of Toledo. Friend, at the wheel of a Cadillac-powered modified sprint, started last in 14th position, but moved quickly to the front to take the lead on lap 4. He went on to win by a healthy margin over Beale, Benny Rapp, Beanie Treen and Johnny Price. Rollie Beale led the 30 total cars in qualifying with a lap of 21.30 seconds. Rollie captured his heat and the Australian pursuit over his brother Al, but Al was not to be shut out as he won the 4-car dash.
...Toledo Speedway Bus Sponsorship Opportunity
Twenty (20) reserved seat tickets come with the sponsorship, along with PA mentions throughout the evening. Call Scott or Terry at 419-727-1100 today!
Reserved seat tickets are also available by calling the track.
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Special Offer for ARCA Licensed Members
TOLEDO, Ohio (August 25, 2009)--ARCA Licensed Members who show their ARCA License at the Pit Gate or the Ticket Office at Toledo Speedway on Friday, September 4, 2009, can purchase a Pit Pass for $30 or a Grandstand Ticket for $15 ($10 off) for the ARCA RE/MAX 200 presented by Belle Tire, race 16 of the 21-race ARCA RE/MAX Series.
Call 419-727-1100 for more information.
...Toledo Enduro 100 Entry Blank Available
August 21/22 Photo Galleries
TOLEDO, Ohio (August 24, 2009)--Photo galleries from this weekend's racing action at Toledo Speedway and Flat Rock Speedway are available by clicking here.
Like a photo in the album? Visit http://www.perfimage.com/ or http://www.freezeframephotos.net/ to place an order.
...Wild Night of Action at Flat Rock
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.
...Rain Can't Win at Toledo
TOLEDO, OH: (8-21-09): A hearty group of fans and race teams endured a nearly 1 hour rain delay Friday evening at Toledo Speedway. Just as the Glass Bowl Lanes Autograph session was concluding, the skies opened up, backing up the racing card. The program was altered to keep things moving and an action-packed night of racing took place. Terry Jones, Cory McCaughey, Ryan Beabout, Perry Marlow and Dennis Whisman took their respective features. Glass Bowl boss Ron Gorney presented trophies in the Glass Bowl Lanes Winner's Circle.
...Trackside Tidbits by Debi Domby
Paul Pelletier won his first feature of the season and celebrated by doing a 'Polish Victory Lap'. "It was a good race. I had enough of those guys ... it was time to go and start winning races. I want to wish Allison a Happy Birthday. Also want to thank all my sponsors, ABC Plumbing, Jaimes Industries, Exotic Automation. Four Star Steel, Dusty's Collision and Berringer Law," said Pelletier. It was his fifth career win.
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Lots of Racing Still Left at Flat Rock; 100 Lap Street Stock, 50 Lap Figure 8 This Saturday
FLAT ROCK, MI: (8-19-09): With just 3 point races left in the 2009 season, the action is sure to heat up at Flat Rock Speedway. It picks up again this Saturday, August 22 with the 100 lap Street Stock race and a 50 lap Figure 8 main topping the slate, goes to August 29 with the return of the Late Models to the mix and culminates with the Season Championships September 5, complete with a Fireworks show!
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Autograph Night at Toledo Friday: Championships August 28
TOLEDO, OH: (8-19-09): Glass Bowl Lanes will host Autograph Night this Friday, August 21 at Toledo Speedway. The 4 division of race cars will be parked on the track and race fans will be permitted to walk onto the racing surface to meet the drivers! The All Sport Season Championships are set for Friday, August 28.
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Lap Money for Glass City 200 Continues to go Quickly
With Toledo Speedway's Glass City 200 still 6 weeks away, nearly half of the lap money has already been sold. Laps are $10 each, with the sponsor's name listed here on the website and will also be announced at the track on race day. Here are the list of sponsors to date:
5 laps Performance Images Photography (Bob Michon) 25 laps Bi-State Ford of Toledo 25 laps Jeff's Collision of Toledo (Jeff Wells) 10 laps iHealth Products (Jerry Pensler) 20 laps Giles Auto Body-Inkster, MI (Henry Giles) 2 laps www.realcanadianbacon.com 10 laps Port City Racecars (Harley Boeve), 5 laps Ziebart Holland Sylvania Road, 10 laps Ray's Door-Toledo.
Call Scott or Terry at 419-727-1100.
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August 14/15 Photo Galleries
TOLEDO, Ohio (August 18, 2009)--Photo galleries from this weekend's racing action at Toledo Speedway and Flat Rock Speedway are available by clicking here.
Like a photo in the album? Visit http://www.perfimage.com/ or http://www.freezeframephotos.net/ to place an order.
...Pelletier-Loving-Ford Jr-Rae Tops at Flat Rock
FLAT ROCK, MI: (8-15-09): A large crowd turned out to meet NASCAR driver David Ragan Saturday night as part of the Leppen Chiropractic/United Way of Monroe County Night at Flat Rock Speedway. Ragan spoke to the crowd and signed autographs for over an hour. On the track, Paul Pelletier, Robbie Loving, Dan Ford Jr. and Jimmy Rae notched feature wins. Former racers were introduced to the crowd and several vintage race cars took laps prior to the start of the race card. A large contingent of firefighters from Monroe County was on hand as guests of the speedway.
...Hantz Owns Toledo; Captures CRA Event
TOLEDO, OH: (8-14-09): For the most part, the large crowd that ventured to Toledo Speedway came to see NASCAR star Kyle Busch. Scott Hantz had his own ideas and has a big fan following that cheered him on, however, as Hantz made it 4 for 4 at the Glass City oval by capturing the Allen Chevrolet/Crown RV and Boat Cleaner 100 for the CRA Super Series Late Models. John Ogren of Allen presented the trophy and Hantz climbed the fence after his win as the crowd roared.
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Kyle Busch to Race at Toledo Speedway Friday; Met with Media during Thursday Testing
Toledo Speedway 50th Anniversary: A look back at 1980
1980-SIMKO TAKES FIRST CAREER TOLEDO WIN
Dave Simko of the racing Simko family posted his first-ever Toledo Speedway late model feature win after several years of competition. Simko started ninth and rocketed to the front, taking the top spot from Jerry Terry on lap 4. Junior Hanley shadowed Simko until dropping out on lap 28 with mechanical problems. Chuck Roumell was a distant second at the checkers, with Ed Cooper, Rick Sheppard and Bob Fox rounding out the top 5. Roumell was the fastest qualifier with a lap of 16.54 seconds, while Hanley won the 4-car dash and Simko and Royce Cornett took heat race victories.
In the sport stock feature it was Steve Cronenwett in the 15-lap feature on the ½ mile, winning over Von Manning, Greg Freed, Randy Deskins and Denny Durecki.
Crazy Dave Whisman scored his third hobby stock feature win of the season, taking the 15-lapper on the ¼ mile over Big John Whisman, Bob Studt, John Salwicz and Mike Barnhart.
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NASCAR Drivers Busch, Ragan, Racer's Reunions, Race Cars and Racing This Weekend
TOLEDO, OH: (8-10-09): The 2009 racing season is beginning to wind down, but there are 2 action-packed, full race schedules this weekend at Toledo and Flat Rock Speedways. Two of NASCAR's youngest stars will headline the Friday night and Saturday night shows, with Kyle Busch racing at Toledo Friday, August 14 and David Ragan making a visit to Flat Rock Saturday, August 15. Racer's Reunions will be held for the past stars of both tracks each night, several vintage race cars will be on display and the usual wheel to wheel, fender to fender racing continues at both venues.
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Glass City 200 Lap Money for Sale
The 21st running of Glass City 200 is Saturday evening, October 3. Cost is just $10 per lap and goes to the drivers. PA announcements on race night, listing in souvenir program and on website included.
Call Scott or Terry at 419-727-1100 or Frank at 734-782-2480.
...Condolences to the family of Sheryl Humphrey
Condolences to Flat Rock Speedway ARCA Street Stock driver Terry Humphrey and family on the death of his wife, Sheryl Ann. Sheryl Humphrey had battled cancer and died August 9 at the age of 52.
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August 7 Photo Gallery
TOLEDO, Ohio (August 10, 2009)--Photo galleries from this weekend's racing action at Toledo Speedway is available by clicking here.
Like a photo in the album? Visit http://www.perfimage.com/ or http://www.freezeframephotos.net/ to place an order.
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Stephens, Gibson, Schuster, Rabideau Beat Rain at Toledo
Stephens, Gibson, Schuster, Rabideau Beat Rain at Toledo
TOLEDO, OH (8-7-09)-- Trent Stephens, Zach Gibson, Landon Schuster and John Rabideau were the winners on Western Lake Erie Insulation Industry Night Friday at Toledo Speedway. Threatening weather stalled the show for a period of time, but track personnel and the race teams worked together to complete the racing card.
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