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Joe Ruttman to race at Flat Rock; Joy Fair, Danny Byrd to Attend
TOLEDO, OH (6-17-09): Summer has arrived! And with it comes the start of 2 busy weekends for the ARCA outlaw-bodied Late Models. Legs 2 and 3 of the 5-race Hantz Group/Allegiant Air Gold Cup Series are on the slate, starting with a 75 lap contest at Toledo Speedway Friday night, June 19. The Series moves to its sister track, Flat Rock Speedway, for the prestigious Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150 Saturday evening, June 27.
...Toledo Speedway 50th Anniversary: A Look Back at 1960
1960-AL BEALE WINS FIRST-EVER EVENT STAGED AT NEW TOLEDO SPEEDWAY
Al Beale, who with his brother Rollie form the famed Toledo racing Beale Brothers duo, captured the first-ever event at the Toledo Speedway before a good opening night crowd.
...Upcoming Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway weekend schedules
Australian Andrew Hagen Begins Oval Racing Career in USA with Brad Keselowski Racing
Australian Andrew Hagen has begun to make a name for himself in the short track racing world after competing successfully for Brad Keselowski Racing (BKR) in the first two Super Late Model Series events of his career. Next up for the 22-year-old driver is this Friday, June 19 at Toledo Speedway for the Speedway Tire and Auto Father's Day Special, featuring the Hantz Group-Allegiant Air Late Model Gold Cup 75-lap Race.
...Buses Bring 'em in to Flat Rock
FLAT ROCK, MI: (6-13-09): A dismal-looking day ended in sunshine and a packed house for the Marco's Pizza School Bus Figure 8 races Saturday evening at Flat Rock Speedway. Jeff Kurzyniec scored the victory in the wild Bus race, Dave Arnold Jr. topped the Factory Stock feature, Chance Rice notched the win in the Michigan Legends race, Shawn Bershback was victorious in the 4 Cylinder show and Lonnie York thrilled the crowd with his win in the Rollover contest.
...Condolences to the Family of Dorothy Schutt
Wood, Bloom Post Fastest Short Track Show Wins
TOLEDO, OH: (6-12-09): Toledo Speedway's Fastest Short Track Show in the World jumped up a notch in notoriety Friday evening, as Jason Blonde steamed his way to an incredible lap of 12:744, the new all-time quickest lap at the Glass City oval. He topped Chris Perley, who earlier erased Cameron Dodson's record with a lap of 12:893. A large crowd enjoyed a great night for racing as Russ Wood topped the ISMA Super Modified portion of the event and Jeff Bloom sailed to victory in the Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper Super Sprint (AVSS) feature. The event, sponsored by All American Coach and Qualite Sports Lighting, lived up to its billing as drama and excitement filled the day right from the start of practice.
...Bonus Money Posted for Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150 June 27 at Flat Rock
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.
...Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150
FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY-SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2009
JUST ANNOUNCED-BONUS MONEY ADDED!
...Thursday's Classic Car Show Cancelled
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.
...Barn Show June 14
If you would like to display your race car, call Bill at 734-464-1331. There is a registration fee.
For more information, go to http://www.mhraonline.org/.
...Toledo's Fastest Short Track Show Entries Solid for Friday's Show
TOLEDO, OH: (6-9-09): The entry lists for this Friday's All American Coach/Qualite Sports Lighting "Fastest Short Track Show in the World", featuring the ISMA Super Modifieds and Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper Super Sprints (AVSS) at Toledo Speedway looks quite solid as race day approaches. CLICK HERE FOR ENTRY LIST AND SCHEDULE
...Racing Legend Joe Ruttman Returns To Flat Rock For Moran Chevy/Stan Yee Memorial 150
Earley Takes Borrowed Car to Flat Rock Win
Flat Rock, MI (6-6-09)-- Second-generation driver Billy Earley jumped behind the wheel of Rob Martel’s car after his ride encountered engine trouble, and piloted the machine to the win in the 50 lap ARCA Figure 8 feature event Saturday night at Flat Rock Speedway. Tim Moore, James Rae and Brad Turner also scored wins on Allen Chevrolet/Cadillac Family Night/Racing Fan Club Night at the track. Tom Allen presented trophies to the winners.
...Allen Turns Tables on Jones in Toledo Tussle
Gold Cup Entry Blank Available
Toledo's Fastest Short Track Show, USAC Spint/Midget Tickets Now on Sale
TOLEDO, OH: (5-28-09): Two of the top short track open-wheel shows in the Midwest will take place at Toledo Speedway in the coming weeks. Friday, June 12 is the All American Coach/Qualite Sports Lighting "Fastest Short Track Show in the World", featuring the ISMA Super Modifieds and Auto Value Super Sprints (AVSS) and Friday, July 3 is the date for the USAC doubleheader, with the Sprints and Midgets, sponsored by Hemelgarn Racing and Super Fitness. Reserved seat tickets now on sale for both events.
...Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150 June 27 at Flat Rock
Toledo Speedway 50th Anniversary: A Look Back at 1990
1990-VANDERLAAN WINNER IN ROUND 1 OF ROUMELL 900 SERIES
Toledo Speedway held the first leg of the Chuck Roumell 900 Series, thus named based on the previous year's champion. Over 30 late models entered the 100-lap season opener, making for a strong field and a competitive event.
...Toledo and Flat Rock Speedway Time Schedule for June 5 and June 6
Track officials have made alterations to the schedule for Flat Rock Speedway and Toledo Speedway this weekend.
...Jones Holds off Allen for Toledo Victory
Schroeder Tops Lee in Great Flat Rock Battle
Flat Rock, MI (5-30-09)-- It was Saturday night short track racing at its finest---battles for the lead, side by side, paint-swapping, fender banging action all night long. And that’s what occurred at Flat Rock Speedway for the Valvoline Instant Oil Change-sponsored night. Justin Schroeder came out ahead in a wild final 5 laps to win the Late Model event, Randy Cornett returned from a year and a half absence to hold back Randy DeMaggio for the Street Stock win, Lonnie York prevailed in a last-lap 3-wide finish in the B Main, while Jeremy Miller zipped in and out of intersection traffic to grab the Figure 8 victory in front of a large contingent of Scouts on hand for Scout Night and the Autograph Night promotion.
...Toledo Speedway 50th Anniversary: A look back at 1970
1970-JOHN ANDERSON EARNS HARD FOUGHT WIN
John Anderson, a graduate of the ARCA Figure-8 ranks, is experiencing a breakout season in the ARCA Late Model division. The young Anderson defeated perennial track champion Joy Fair in the 50-lap ARCA Late Model feature at the Toledo Speedway.
...DTCVB Night at Toledo Speedway Friday, June 26
Autograph Night this Saturday at Flat Rock Speedway
Trackside Tidbits, by Debi Domby
Toledo Speedway held it's first Gold Cup race of the season. Scott Hantz swept the night turning the fast time for the event and taking home the win. It was his first ARCA Super Late Model victory in five years and his second career Gold Cup event.
...Flat Rock Speedway in need of Boats and Trailers/School Bus F8 Sponsors
Flat Rock Speedway needs boats (and trailers)!
...Great Fun at Burge Wrecking Night of Destruction at Toledo
TOLEDO, OH (5-24-09)-- If you were at Toledo Speedway Sunday night for the Burge Wrecking Night of Destruction, you were treated to a great night of fun, laughs and cheers. If you didn’t make it, shame on you! Every event was filled with something that gave the large crowd a reason to applaud the action on the track!
...Hantz Conquers Big Red Creme Soda 100 at Toledo
TOLEDO, OH (5-22-09)-- Pleasant Lake, IN driver Scott Hantz zipped into the lead on lap 44 and sailed to victory in the Big Red Crème Soda 100 for the ARCA Hantz Group/Allegiant Air Glass City Gold Cup Late Model Series Friday evening at Toledo Speedway. Gladys Cothern and Steve Harsh, representing Big Red, presented the Gold Cup to Scott in the Glass Bowl Lanes Winner’s Circle.
...Jackson-Bershback-Dupuis and Fireworks Light Up Flat Rock
Flat Rock, MI (5-23-09)-- The weather finally cooperated on a Saturday night in Flat Rock, MI, and the fans responded as a good crowd made the trip to Flat Rock Speedway for a great night of racing, capped off with a fantastic fireworks display. Danny Jackson took top honors for the ARCA Lincoln Welders Truck Series, Mike Bershback won the ARCA 4 Cylinder feature and Tristan Dupuis cruised to the win in the 250 lap Enduro race. Over 600 kids were on hand for the Kids Night, which featured free admission for children to age 14 and a complimentary hot dog, chips and a drink, courtesy of Sherwood Foods, Seyfert’s Potato Chips and the Dr. Pepper/Snapple Group of Toledo.
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