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Pelletier Wins Butch Giles Memorial 100; Root Repeats as Gold Cup Champ
Bulletin: Factory Stock/4-Cylinder Schedules
(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 5, 2010) - Click below for the ARCA Factory Stock and 4-Cylinder schedules for Toledo Speedway and Flat Rock Speedway for the remainder of 2010.
...Maran 3 for 3 in Flat Rock Enduros; Championship Race Sept 18.
Trackside Tidbits, by Debi Domby
Toledo PAL Boxing Show Postponed: Show Now Sunday at 6PM
Glass City 200 Lap Money Sponsorships Available
(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 24, 2010) - It's 39 days and counting until the Glass City 200 presented by Cherry Picked Auto Parts hits the track at Toledo Speedway! The Super Late Model invitational is set for Saturday, October 2.
...Great Lakes Helicopters to Sponsor Toledo's Glass City 200; Cherry Picked Auto Parts to Present
(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 25, 2010) - Toledo Speedway's signature event, the famed Glass City 200 Late Model invitational, has secured a title and presenting sponsor for the 22nd edition of the prestigious race. The Great Lakes Helicopters Glass City 200 presented by Cherry Picked Auto Parts is set for Saturday, October 2. The rain date is Sunday, October 3.
...Bus Sponsorship Available for September 11 Flat Rock Event
(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - August 30, 2010) - Flat Rock Speedway has a school bus available for sponsorship for the wildly-popular Griller's Select BBQ Sauce School Bus Figure 8 race, set for Saturday night, Sept. 11.
The cost is $600. The package includes 20 reserved seat tickets, public address mentions and a listing on the souvenir program stuffer sheet.
You may also paint the bus with your business information! Please contact 734-782-2480 or 419-727-1100 today!
...Placers Car Club Event at Toledo a Success
(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 19, 2010) - The Placers Car Club American Graffiti Tour at Toledo Speedway was a success yet again, marking another super cruise night for Make-A-Wish of Northwest Ohio. Once again, the cruisers came out in huge numbers in support of the show for Toledo-area children.
...Trackside Tidbits, by Debi Domby
Flat Rock Crowns Season Champs
Flat Rock, MI (9-4-10) -- Despite very cool temperatures and gusty winds, a good crowd ventured to Flat Rock Speedway Saturday night for the Diamond Racing Products Season Championships. Stan Yee Jr., Dennis Whisman, Dan Ford Jr. and Steve Chartrand took the feature wins, while Paul Pelletier, Jeremy Vanderhoof, Ford Jr. and James Rae secured the 2010 track championships. The evening was capped off with a fantastic fireworks display.
...Flat Rock Info: School Bus Figure-8s Rescheduled for this Saturday, September 18
Fair Jr., Flat Rock Champ Pelletier, Michigan Shoe Luberda Latest Entries for Glass City 200
(TOLEDO, Ohio - September 15, 2010) - 2008 Glass City 200 race winner Harold Fair Jr., recently-crowned Flat Rock champ Paul Pelletier and northern Michigan racer Mike Luberda Jr. are among a flurry of entries that have arrived for the Great Lakes Helicopters Glass City 200 presented by Cherry Picked Auto Parts. The Super Late Model invitational is set for Saturday, October 2. The rain date is Sunday, October 3. ...
Flat Rock Completes 2010 with Great Action
(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - September 18, 2010) - A large crowd ventured to Flat Rock Speedway Saturday night for the final race of the season. The evening was filled with action, fun, and excitement as the rescheduled Griller's Select BBQ Sauce School Bus Figure 8 race highlighted the big event. Costa Cardasis of Griller's Select presented trophies and a case of BBQ sauce to each of the feature winners. David Price and Jeff Maran secured their track championships Saturday night.
...Toledo "Short Track Wars" A Battle
(TOLEDO, Ohio - September 25, 2010) - Toledo Speedway's "Short Track Wars" event took place Saturday, highlighted by the first-ever road course type event, utilizing parts of the ½ mile, ¼ mile and pit road. Billy Earley was the winner in the entertaining 15 lap event, with Cory McCaughey, Tyler Rycenga and Rob Roney also claiming feature wins.
...Howe CRA Late Model Sportsman Series at Toledo Speedway Saturday; Plus Current Entry List
22nd Great Lakes Helicopters Glass City 200 presented by Cherry Picked Auto Parts Recap
Toledo/Flat Rock Banquet Reminder
A reminder that the Flat Rock/Toledo banquet ticket reservation deadline is Saturday, October 23. The first group of tickets will be mailed early next week; the final mailing will be done after October 23. The ticket order form can be downloaded from the website. It is located under forms. Tickets are $36 each. Questions? Contact Scott at 419-727-1100.
...USAC Silver Crown Series Set for Rollie Beale 150 at Toledo Speedway Saturday October 16
Trackside Tidbits, by Debi Domby
ARCA Winner Clauson Among Entrants in USAC Silver Crown Rollie Beale 150 at Toledo Speedway
(TOLEDO, Ohio - October 12, 2010) - Bryan Clauson, who won an ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards race at Gateway International Raceway in 2007, is one of four drivers with a mathematical chance to win the USAC Silver Crown driving championship in Saturday afternoon's Rollie Beale 150 at Toledo Speedway. The promising championship race features a separation of just one point between the series' top two drivers.
...Former ARCA Driver Hmiel on the Minds of Silver Crown Drivers Before Rollie Beale 150 at Toledo
(TOLEDO, Ohio - October 14, 2010) - Saturday's Rollie Beale 150 at Toledo Speedway serves as the season finale for the USAC Silver Crown Series, and in a fitting tie at the home track of the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards, will also feature several drivers with ARCA experience. This week, Brian Tyler and A.J. Fike (No. 3 RFMS-Liberty Village Beast Foxco) spoke optimistically about one of the series' most dominant storylines.
...2010 Flat Rock, Toledo Champions Honored
(SOUTHGATE, Mich. - November 8, 2010) - Race teams, officials, family and friends met Friday evening for the annual Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways banquet, held at the elegant Crystal Gardens Banquet Center in Southgate, MI. The evening was hosted by track announcer Gary Lindahl. All the track champions received their championship jackets as ARCA President Ron Drager led the toast to the champions.
...Long-Time ARCA Champion Car Owner Gillelan Passes
William Gillelan, long-time car owner for the legendary ARCA late model driver Joy Fair, passed away December 8 at the age of 82 after a long illness.
"Gilley", as he was known to his friends and competitors, teamed with Russ Wainscott and their driver, Fair, and amassed an astounding list of victories and track championships throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and much of the Midwest. Included on that list are 10 Flat Rock Speedway championships and 7 Toledo Speedway track titles in the ARCA Late Model division.
...Lindahl Comes Back from North Pole, Bowls 300
After several hundred years of trying, Gary Lindahl bowled a perfect game! As of press time, he was still buying rounds at the bar (sure).
Anyway, congratulations to the voice of Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways. Only some of us can be perfect……. ...
Flat Rock/Toledo Speedway Bulletin (1-18-11)
The new schedules were released December 31. Check the websites. This is the second of our winter bulletins. All bulletins are posted on the site...no direct mail. February issue will be posted around the 21st or so. Flat Rock office is closed; Toledo phone number is 419-727-1100. Please direct all calls to Toledo. Please share this bulletin with those who do not use the computer!
...Fastime Racing Engines & Parts Sponsors Flat Rock Division Fast Time Awards in 2011
(TOLEDO, Ohio - January 20, 2011) - With the New Year comes the announcement of a new business and new sponsor for Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways for the 2011 season. Fastime Racing Engines and Parts of Wyandotte, MI will sponsor the fast qualifier awards for both the ARCA Late Models and Street Stocks at Flat Rock, and will do the same for the five (5) ARCA Late Model Gold Cup Series events held at the 2 tracks.
...Flat Rock, Toledo Champs Honored at MARFC Banquet; Fair with Pres Award; Root Driver of Year
(WARREN, Mich. - January 25, 2011) - The annual Michigan Auto Racing Fan Club Awards banquet held in Warren, MI January 15, honored track champions throughout the state of Michigan. Several of the 2010 Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway champions attended the event and were called to the stage to accept their plaques. (Photos courtesy of Paul Anton)
...Great Lakes Helicopter Returns to Sponsor Glass City 200
(TOLEDO, Ohio - March 24, 2011) - Toledo Speedway is proud to announce the return of Great Lakes Helicopters as the sponsor of its signature event, the Glass City 200 Super Late Model invitational. The Almont, MI based business has agreed to enter into its second season of support for the 23rd running of the event at the Glass City oval.
...Flat Rock Practice Cancelled, Times Adjusted For Saturday
Rain has washed out today's, April 27, 2011, practice at Flat Rock Speedway. Start times for Saturday's race has been changed. Pits: 12:30 p.m. Practice: 2:30 p.m. Qualifing: 5:00 p.m. Race at 7:00 p.m.
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