Toledo Speedway

TOLEDO, OH: (4-13-09): A trio of local hotels have partnered up with Toledo Speedway to create the "Preferred Hotel" program for race fans and teams that visit the Toledo area during the 2009 racing season. They are the Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriot on Benore Road; the Comfort Inn North on Alexis Road and the Ramada Inn, formerly the Clarion Inn, located at Secor Road and I-475.

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Date: July 24-25, 2009

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Flat Rock, MI  (4-18-09)--  Sunshine and crystal clear skies graced Flat Rock Speedway Saturday afternoon as 63 teams ventured to “The Rock” for an open practice session in preparation for the 2009 7-Up Season Opener Saturday, April 25.

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Flat Rock, MI (4-21-2009)-- ATTENTION FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY TEAMS,

DUE TO THE FORECAST OF SNOW/RAIN FOR PART OF WEDNESDAY AND THE CURRENT WET GROUNDS, WE ARE MOVING WEDNESDAY’S PRACTICE TO…

THURSDAY, APRIL 23.  TIMES REMAIN THE SAME.  See below....

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It was probably one of the warmest opening nights we've had in several years. I like many fans probably wondered if we'd have some sparse numbers of cars this year with all the economic problems. There were 38 in the Street Stock division; 19 in the Super Late Models and 18 Figure 8's. For the Figure 8's that was one of the largest fields on opening night for several years. ...

TOLEDO, OH (5-1-09)--  A beautiful morning turned into clouds and rain as Mother Nature put the damper on Toledo Speedway's Friday night opener.  The pit area had opened when the rains hit the track around 4:30 p.m.  After 40 minutes of rain, the decision was made to call it a night. ...

FLAT ROCK, MI: (5-2-09): Week number 2 of the 2009 racing season at Flat Rock Speedway maintained a level of great competition in all 3 classes. Corrigan Oil served as sponsor the night and guests of the track included our military and veterans for Armed Forces Appreciation Night. Steve Cronenwett Jr., Robbie Loving, Randy DeMaggio and James Rae took feature wins on a cool and windy evening.

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Charles Orns, the father of Toledo Speedway photographer Charlie Orns, passed away May 2 at age 65. His birthday was May 3. Mr. Orns and his wife, Peggy, assisted Charlie at the track by selling photos for their son.

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Flat Rock, MI (5-9-09)-- Despite plunging temperatures, brisk winds and an early rain shower, Flat Rock Speedway completed its Ray Hunter Florist-sponsored Mother's Day Special event Saturday evening. A brief rain set in at 3 p.m., but track officials decided to march on with the program. The rain stayed to the north of the track and the fans that did brave the elements witnessed an exciting night of racing. Eric Lee, Jerry Lee, Randy DeMaggio and Jim Stocker captured feature wins. Each mom received free admission for the night and a carnation, courtesy of Ray Hunter Florist. ...

There will be an open practice at Flat Rock Speedway on Wednesday, May 20, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. ...

First time winners abounded last weekend ...Bryce Thompsen got his first win, leading the entire Figure 8 feature at Toledo on Friday night. ...

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.

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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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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.

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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!

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Flat Rock Speedway needs boats (and trailers)!

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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.

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This Saturday, May 30 is Autograph Night, which means we move the times up by ½ hour. ...

TOLEDO, OH: (5-28-09): Toledo Speedway management is proud to announce the Friday, June 26 race card as Destination Toledo Convention and Visitors Bureau (DTCVB) Night. The track will host members of the group as their guests for the racing program, which will feature the racing debut of DTCVB President and CEO David Nolan, who will compete in the ARCA 4 Cylinder division. ...

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.

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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.

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TOLEDO, OH: (5-29-09): Amherst, Ontario Canada driver Terry Jones withstood a 20 lap battle with Ron Allen to win Friday night's Valvoline Instant Oil Change-sponsored ARCA Sportsman feature at Toledo Speedway. Landon Schuster, Mike Hammer and Matt Brazeau also posted wins in front of a good size group of kids on Scout Night. Eric Crompton of Valvoline and many of the guests of the company presented the trophies to the winners in the Glass Bowl Lanes Winners Circle. ...

Track officials have made alterations to the schedule for Flat Rock Speedway and Toledo Speedway this weekend.

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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.

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