Toledo Speedway

(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 19, 2011) - Toledo Speedway management and the Buckeye 305 Sprint Cars have agreed on a return date for the Winged machines due to the May 13 rain-out.  The open-wheel group will return to the Glass City oval for the Friday night, June 10 race card.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 27, 2011) - While Toledo Speedway features stock car racing for a majority of their dates each season, the track prides itself on the variety of events it offers to race fans.  The open-wheel shows are some of the most popular on the calendar, and the Glass City oval has 3 events slated in the next few weeks.

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Toledo, Ohio--June 10, 2011:  Due to the rain and the forecast for more of the same into the evening hours, the Toledo Speedway racing card for tonight has been cancelled. 

With the economic conditions and the price of fuel, and the forecast of more rain later in the day, track officials made the decision to cancel at 1 p.m. today.

The Buckeye 305 Sprint Cars, the ARCA Street Stocks, Figure 8's and 4 Cylinders, along with a road course race, were scheduled to compete.

The Road course race will now move to the Friday, June 24 race card. 

 

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Toledo, Ohio--June 16, 2011:  Tonight's Placer's Car Club Cruise-In car show at Toledo Speedway has been cancelled due to the weather and the threat of more rain this evening.

The club has decided to re-schedule the car show for next Thursday, June 23.  The show runs from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and the normal schedule calls for the shows to be held on the first and third Thursdays of each month. 

 

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(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - July 1, 2011) - A sweltering, hot and sunny day turned into a race to beat the weather Saturday night at Flat Rock Speedway. With temperatures in the high 90’s and storms all around the track, the rain finally hit the speedway with 11 laps completed in the 250 lap Enduro race. After a delay of over 90 minutes, the race resumed and was completed.

Prior to the Enduro event, Ryan Myers whittled down a big lead and made the winning pass entering turn 4 to win the 30 lap Buckeye 305 Sprint Car main. Jeff Maran took the Enduro flag, while Mike Berschback notched the Jeff’s Collision 4 Cylinder feature. Steve Matusiewicz won the wild and entertaining Boat Figure 8 race.

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A first time winner in the series graced victory lane for the second leg of the Allegiant Air Gold Cup Series race that was held at Toledo (Ohio) Speedway Friday night. JR Roahrig led only the final six laps in route to the victory.

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(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - July 15, 2011) - Several bonus awards have been added for the running of the Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150 presented by CGS Imaging, set for Saturday, July 30 at Flat Rock Speedway.  The 150 lap contest for the ARCA Allegiant Glass City Gold Cup Late Models is leg number 3 of the 5 race series between Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - July 15, 2011) - A nice crowd turned out for Toledo Speedway’s Lakeshore Utility Trailer/Velvet Ice Cream Christmas in July prize giveaway Friday night, with special guest Santa Claus and surprise guest, the Valvoline Grinch.  Dozens of prizes were handed out to fans of all ages, while the Valvoline Instant Oil Change Summer Racing Series race card provided great action and entertainment.

After 9 years of racing, Sam Hall scored his first win in the Parts Galore Figure 8 feature, Jim Froling topped the ACME Dismantling Sportsman event and the duo of Howard Kelley Jr./Tom O’Leary III captured the wild Figure 8 Train race.

 

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Toledo Speedway has cancelled tonight's Friday, July 22 Teamsters Local 20 race event due to rain and the threat of more of the same.

All Teamsters tickets will be honored next Friday, July 29. 

 

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Flat Rock Speedway's Wednesday night open practice session is a go.  The track has dried at 5:55 p.m. and the first car is on the track at 6 p.m. 

The session will go until 9 p.m. unless the rains set in again.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - July 29, 2011) - Second-generation driver and Canadian Kyle DeLisle powered his way to victory in the ARCA ACME Dismantling 50 lap Sportsman feature Friday night at Toledo Speedway.  Eric Huston was the winner in the ARCA R & M Recycling Street Stock 35 lap main, while Robbie Loving scored the win in the 20 lap ARCA Parts Galore Figure 8 feature race, all part of the Valvoline Instant Oil Change Summer Racing Series.

 

The Sun Drop Soda/Teamsters Local 20 Kid’s Night brought out a good crowd and a huge throng of youngsters, who were treated to free admission to the track, a free Valvoline T-Shirt and a free hot dog, chips and a drink, courtesy of Sherwood Foods, Seyfert’s Snacks and the Dr. Pepper/Snapple Group.

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(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - July 30, 2011) - With 4 cars under a blanket at the finish, Eric Lee pulled off an exciting and thrilling victory in Saturday night’s Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150 presented by CGS Imaging at Flat Rock Speedway.  Pat Moran of Moran Chevrolet presented the traditional Gold Cup to Eric, while Ann Yee, Stan Yee Sr.’s widow, awarded the 5 foot trophy to Eric in victory lane ceremonies.  Ann also gave the command to start the engines and Stan Yee Jr. sang the National Anthem and received a huge round of applause, then ran to get in his car for the first race (which he won).   ...

Toledo, Ohio—August 9, 2011:  July race winner JR Roahrig and 3-time Glass City 200 champ Steve Sauve have filed entries for the Friday, August 12 Grogan’s Towne 100 for the ARCA Allegiant Glass City Gold Cup Late Model Series at Toledo Speedway.

 

Roahrig, the Plymouth, IN native, established at track record for the July 100 lap race at the Glass City oval, finishing the entire 100 laps in an incredible 27 minutes and 34 seconds.  With no yellow flags, the pace was extremely quick, as JR caught Dennis Strickland and passed him for the lead with 6 laps to go on his way to the victory in the #16 Blount Motorsports Dodge.  JR is riding high from his big win at the Summer Sizzler 100 at New Paris, IN Speedway last week.

 

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The following names were drawn as the winners of the United Way of Monroe County Raffle that concluded Saturday night at Flat Rock Speedway:

2012 Season passes to Flat Rock Speedway:  Kathy Cook of Monroe

La-Z-Boy recliner:  Kenny Rehandorf

Pandora Bracelet/Men's Seiko Watch:  Tracy Oberleiter of Monroe

Family Packet:  Jeff Simmons of Monroe

Picnic Basket and Grill:  Karen Heebsh of Flat Rock

Winners can claim their prizes by calling the United Way of Monroe County at 734-242-1331.

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(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - August 17, 2011) - Flat Rock Speedway race fans will have a chance to win tickets to the NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Michigan International Speedway (MIS), courtesy of a NASCAR driver David Ragan.  Ragan will personally give away six tickets during his appearance at “The Rock” this Saturday, August 20.

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Flat Rock, Michigan—August 20, 2011:  For the second week in a row, Flat Rock Speedway’s racing program was cancelled due to rain.  The MSA Super Modifieds were at the track for their first appearance in 30 years, but Mother Nature put a stop to the action.

The MSA event will not be rescheduled for this year, as the season enters its final weeks.  The group will, however, be part of the 2012 Flat Rock schedule of events.  NASCAR driver David Ragan was also slated to be at the track, and the Parts Galore Figure 8’s and DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stocks were ready for action until the rain set in about 5 minutes into the qualifying session.  The track has encountered rain 4 of the last 5 Saturday nights.

Saturday, August 27 is the Corrigan Oil Kids Night.  All children to age 14 will be admitted FREE when accompanied by an adult, and will also receive a FREE hot dog, chips and a drink, courtesy of Sherwood Foods, Jim’s Butcher Shop, Seyfert’s Snacks and the Dr. Pepper/Snapple Group.  Parents should pick up a child’s ticket/food voucher at the ticket window upon arrival to the track.

The MCR Dwarf Cars will pay a visit to “The Rock” and will be joined by the Parts Galore Figure 8’s, DTS Drive Train Specialists and the Jeff’s Collision 4 Cylinders. 

Tickets from Leppen Chiropractic, UAW Local 3000 and the United Way of Monroe County dated from the August 13 rain-out will be honored August 27 only.  Those tickets must be exchanged at the ticket windows.

The pits open at 3, practice begins at 4, time trials are at 5:30 and racing begins at 7 p.m.  The front gates and ticket office will also open at 4 p.m.  The track phone number is 734-782-2480.  For more information, log onto www.flatrockspeedway.com.

 

 

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 19, 2011) - A beautiful evening of sunshine and clear skies greeted a nice crowd for the Glass Bowl Lanes Autograph Night at Toledo Speedway Friday evening.  One of the largest Autograph Night crowds in recent years arrived early enough to venture out onto the track to meet the drivers during the Glass Bowl Lanes Autograph session prior to the racing card.

 

Ron Allen, Greg Studt, Dennis Whisman and the duo of Tom O’Leary IV and James McClure visited the Sun Drop Winner’s Circle after their feature wins.  Ron Gorney and Ron Schultz represented the Glass Bowl Lanes.

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 Josh Bunting won his first career Street Stock A division feature of the season. “Finally! Half way through the season I couldn’t figure out the car. Tried a new spring and the car came around. Thanks to my family and crew.”

With his win, Bunting, breaks the streak that Scott Selmi had going of six wins. Selmi has won every feature he’s been in since the end of June (he missed the 100-lapper that Chad Guinn won, but oddly enough Scott’s dad Jim won the B division feature so the Selmi family has won seven consecutive weeks, I never did find out if a family had that many wins in a row, if anyone knows, send me an email.).

 

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - September 6, 2011) - Coopersville, MI resident Johnny VanDoorn has filed his entry for Sunday’s special event at Toledo Speedway, the Earsmart Stars and Stripes 100 presented by the Toledo Blade and Cumulus Radio.  The Toledo Police Patrolmen’s Association and the Toledo Fire Department are conducting a pre-race ticket sale for the Sunday, September 11 event.  The pre-sale will serve as a fundraiser, with 50% of the pre-race sale proceeds to be donated to the 2 groups.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - September 7, 2011) - Toledo July race winner JR Roahrig of Plymouth, IN has filed his entry for Sunday’s EarSmart Stars and Stripes 100 presented by the Toledo Blade and Cumulus Radio at Toledo Speedway.  The Toledo Police Patrolmen’s Association and the Toledo Fire Department are conducting a pre-race ticket sale for the Sunday, September 11 event.  The pre-sale will serve as a fundraiser, with 50% of the pre-race sale proceeds to be donated to the 2 groups.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - September 9, 2011) - As Sunday’s race at Toledo Speedway nears, plans are being finalized for the EarSmart of Northwest Ohio Stars and Stripes 100 presented by the Toledo Blade and Cumulus Radio.  A pre-race ceremony and an additional salute to the men and women who serve our country here and abroad will take place during the afternoon contest.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - September 20, 2011) - Defending race winner and 2-time champ Harold Fair Jr. and 3-time winner Steve Sauve are now entered for the 23^rd running of the Great Lakes Helicopters Glass City 200, set for Saturday, October 1 at Toledo Speedway.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - September 22, 2011) - The entry list for the 23^rd running of the Great Lakes Helicopters Glass City 200, set for Saturday, October 1 at Toledo Speedway has now grown to 31 entries as of Thursday, September 22.

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Lap money is still available for the Saturday, October 1 Great Lakes Helicopters Glass City 200.  156 laps have already been sold, only 44 to go and they are going fast.  Each lap is $10, and will go to the leader of each of the 200 laps. 

Become a sponsor and get your name in the program and public address mentions during the event.  A list of the current sponsors is posted below.  

5 Laps Performance Images

10 Laps Super Health Store

10 Laps Port City Racecars

10 Laps Ray's Door

5 Laps Quality Inn/Suites

15 Laps PNC Banks

2 Laps Paul Anton

1 Lap Rick Eshelman 

10 Laps Lite In Up

2 Laps DVD Dave

10 Laps Naughton Insurance

5 Laps Remerica Real Estate--Rosann Carey

2 Laps Great Lakes Racing Frequencies

10 Laps Glass Unlimited

5 Laps Mars Unlimited

10 Laps McIntosh Oil

5 Laps Driven Women

10 Laps Dan's Vending

10 Laps In Memory of Danny Clapsaddle

1 Lap Mike and Patty Sheldon

1 Lap In Memory of Harry M. Sheldon

5 Laps Cousino Farms

2 Laps Rand Thompson

8 Laps Tim Horton's- Buck Road and Maumee

2 Laps In Memory of Ted Stadniczuk

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It's chilly and windy, but everything is on schedule for today's Great Lakes Helicopters Glass City 200 at Toledo Speedway.  A total of 34 Late Models were on the grounds Friday, and several more cars have already arrived this morning.

Practice is scheduled to begin at noon, qualifying for the PASSTIME $500 Fast Qualifier Award starts at 3 and racing begins at 5 p.m.  The track's Sportsman, Street Stock and Figure 8 divisions will run features prior to the green flag for the 23rd edition of the Great Lakes Helicopters Glass City 200.

 

 

 

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*BOTH THE SILVER CROWN AND MIDGETS LISTS ARE ROSTERS ONLY. THEY ARE NOT ACTUALLY ENTRY LIST 

 

CAR # _DRIVER/HOMETOWN                          ENTRANT/SPONSOR/CHASSIS/ENGINE

 

4          KYLE O’GARA/Beech Grove, IN                 East Enterprises-Sarah Fisher Racing/Service Central/Beast/Gaerte

4w        JASON WOLFE/Mount Vernon, OH                  Richard Wolfe/Richard Wolfe Trucking/Beast/Mopar

5          ZACH DAUM/Pocahontas, IL                            Dan Daum/Daum Insurance/Beast/Fontana

5A        AARON ANDRUSKEVITCH/Riverton, IL       Larry Domark/Domark Racing/Spike/Esslinger Ford

06         MARIO CLOUSER/Auburn, IL                           MCM Motorsports/Illinois Corn Marketing Board – Clouser Auto/Beast/Stanton Mopar

7        TATE MARTZ/Rushville, IN                           Steele-Alexander-Martz Racing/Steele Racing/Beast/Esslinger

7A      DALTON ARMSTRONG/New Castle, IN   C & A Motorsports/Ferrell Gas – Syngenta Seed/Beast/Toyota

7c         CALEB ARMSTRONG/New Castle, IN         C & A Motorsports/Ferrell Gas – Syngenta Seed/Beast/Toyota

9        DILLON WELCH/Carmel, IN                          Nine Racing/Nine Racing/Beast/Esslinger Ford

9x         ADAM WILSDON/Howell, MI                             Mark WIlsdon/Commercial Building Maintenance/Beast/Esslinger Ford

10      JACOB WILSON/Crawfordsville, IN             Don Moore/Don Moore Music Publications/Beast/Mopar

10x       MIKE WALLACE/Chicago, IL                            MWR Technology/Heroes West Sports Grill/Lightning/Esslinger Ford

11Y      TRAVIS YOUNG/Franklin, IN                           Travis Young/Three Wide Life – BG Products/Beast/Esslinger Ford

16         MORGAN NELSON/Mooresville, IN                 Team Nelson Racing/True Fuel – Pluntz Lawn Care/Beast/Esslinger Ford

20D      DAVID BYRNE/Shullsburg, WI                         Byrne Racing/Truck Country - Bytec Resource Management/Beast/Esslinger Ford

21F     TOM FEDORCZYK/Warren, MI                    Tom Fedorczyk/Joe’s Woodshop/Hawk/Ford

28      TYLER COTTONGIM/Avon, IN                   Eric Cottongim/Pit Stop Bar-B-Q & Grill/Beast/Mopar

31         DEREK BISCHAK/Angola, IN                          Bischak Racing/Snap-On Tools – Angola Collision Racing/Spike/Gaerte Ford

33      KYLE HAMILTON/Danville, IN                     Spike Chassis/Hamilton Painting – Esslinger Engineering/Spike/Esslinger Ford

33w      PATRICK WILDA/Minooka, IL                          Wilda Brothers Racing/Lucas Oil/Lightning/Esslinger Ford

34         THOMAS HENNIGAN/Indianapolis, IN           Thomas Hennigan/Fatheadz – Frame Workls/Beast/Gaerte Chevy

36         JIM ANDERSON/Joliet, IL                                 Guess Racing/Packard Transport – Mr. B’s Bar & Grill/Beast/Mopar

39         JAKE BLACKHURST/Mapleton, IL                 Paul Blackhurst/Kitchen Cooked – Simpson/Beast/Mopar

52         ISAAC CHAPPLE/Wilkinson, IN                      Isaac Chapple Racing/CFH Enterprises – Life Lawn & Landscape/Beast

                                                                                                        /Esslinger Ford

55         TAYLOR FERNS/Shelby Township, MI           Jim Ferns/Stanton Mopar – Fatheadz Sunglasses/Beast/Stanton Mopar

59         BRYAN NUCKLES/Columbus, OH                  Jerry Nuckles/Columbus Motor Speedway/Beast/Ford

84         GRANT GALLOWAY/Lakeville, IN                   Todd Galloway/Dragon Racing Fuels – Todd Galloway Construction/Beast/Toyota

85         MARIO MARIETTA/Clinton, IN                        Marietta Motorsports/Double Star Firearms – First Financial Bank/Beast/Esslinger Ford

 

FOR PURPOSES OF COMPARISON:

 

USAC NATIONAL MIDGET TRACK RECORDS at Toledo Speedway

 

1 Lap*               7/3/09               Brad Sweet                                                14.983                      120.136

8 Laps              7/3/09               Darren Hagen                                            2:03.15                      116.931

10 Laps            7/8/06               Dave Steele                                              2:37.28                      114.446

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - October 13, 2011) - ARCA Fan Fest is back at Toledo Speedway, giving race fans of all ages the chance to enjoy numerous fun activities and interactive displays over a special championship weekend.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - October 15, 2011) - If ever there were a race for which Tom Hessert should win the Menards Pole Award presented by Ansell, it's tomorrow's Federated Car Care 200 at Toledo Speedway. ...

(TOLEDO, Ohio - October 15, 2011) - Bobby Gerhart will roll off the line first in Menards Pole Qualifying presented by Ansell at Toledo Speedway, as a 35-car field will be set for tomorrow's Federated Car Care 200.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - October 15, 2011) - Even at fourth in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards owner point standings, Venturini Motorsports' No. 25 team has been close to a victory, but hasn't quite secured a win this season. Brennan Poole knows that this weekend at Toledo is one last shot for 2011.

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