Toledo Speedway

FLAT ROCK, MI: (6-24-09): A total of 29 Late Models practiced at Flat Rock Speedway Wednesday evening in preparation for the prestigious Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150 Saturday night, June 27. The list now stands at 37 pre-entries, with the additions led by 4-time Flat Rock champ Dave Kuhlman. Grand Rapids-area hotshoe Mike Root has also filed his entry for the biggest race of the season at the ¼ mile paved oval.

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Due to threat of rain and possible storms, Placer's Car Club Classic Car Show is cancelled for Thursday, June 25, 2009. Next show is Thursday, July 2, at Toledo Speedway.

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FLAT ROCK, MI: (6-26-09): Two additional entries from the west side of the state of Michigan have arrived for Saturday's 2nd Annual Moran Chevrolet-Stan Yee Memorial 150 to be held at Flat Rock Speedway. Dave Stehouwer and Dave Sensiba are both entered, and with the addition of local Chris Benson and AuGres, MI driver Mike Luberda, the list now stands at 41 cars as of Friday morning.

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Saturday's Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150 marks just the second year that Flat Rock Speedway's longest Late Model race of the season has been held in memory of Stan Yee, who found success as a car owner and builder for nearly five decades before passing away in 2008. However, the history of weekly Late Model Racing at Flat Rock Speedway dates back to 1962 and this weekend's Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150 marks the 14th consecutive season in which the track has contested a 150-lap Late Model feature.

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FLAT ROCK, MI: (6-26-09): Ann Yee, widow of Stan Yee Sr., will serve as the Grand Marshal for the Moran Chevrolet-Stan Yee Memorial 150 Saturday evening at Flat Rock Speedway. A total of 41 Late Models have pre-entered for the 150 lap contest, the biggest race of the season at the track.

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Due to the large pre-entry list for Saturday's Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150 at Flat Rock Speedway, the Late Model Pit Registration will now open at 1 p.m. instead of 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, at Flat Rock Speedway. The rest of the time schedule remains the same. ...

TOLEDO, OH: (6-26-09): Defending champ Jim Froling avoided the "big one" and sailed to victory in the 50 lap ARCA Sportsman feature Friday evening at Toledo Speedway. Speedway Tire and Auto, 7-Up and the Destination Toledo Convention and Visitors Bureau sponsored the night of racing at the Glass City oval. Shaun Mills, representing Speedway Tire, presented the trophies in the Glass Bowl Lanes Winner's Circle. ...

FLAT ROCK, MI: (6-27-09): Mike Luberda was one of the first to arrive at Flat Rock Speedway Saturday afternoon. Luberda hurried through the gates and up to the edge of the speedway as track personnel started moving equipment in place for the 2nd Annual Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150, his memories going back to the one and only time he visited the track, back in the mid-1970's with his father, Mike Sr., for one of the Wednesday night Michigan Speedway Promoter's Association Late Model shows.

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TOLEDO, OH: (6-24-09): Tickets are now on sale at the track office for the Monster Jam Summer Heat shows at Toledo Speedway, set for Friday and Saturday, July 24-25. Both events have a 7:30 p.m. start time. ...

TOLEDO, OH: (6-30-09): The entry lists for both the USAC National Sprint and Midget Series event at Toledo Speedway are taking shape as the Friday, July 3 race at Toledo Speedway nears. 1996 Indy 500 winning car owner, Ron Hemelgarn, and his Hemelgarn Racing Team will sponsor the race along with Super Fitness.

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A photo gallery featuring images from the Saturday, June 27, Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial Late Model 150 Race Weekend at Flat Rock Speedway is available by clicking here.

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An up-to-date entry list for the Friday, July 3, Hemelgarn Racing/Super Fitness Night featuring USAC Sprints and Midgets is availble by clicking here.

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Friday, July 3rd Toledo Speedway Hemelgarn Racing/Super Fitness USAC Racing Night--Click Here for Weekend Schedule

Saturday, July 4th Flat Rock Speedway Enduro 250, 4 Cylinders, Boat Figure 8s and MCR Dwarf Cars--Click Here for Weekend Schedule

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For the July 11 Triple 50's and Fireworks Night, the Figure 8's WILL NOT RUN HEAT RACES.

**It is very important that the Fireworks display goes off as early as possible.  There are always a huge number of kids at this show; we have also decided to allow kids in FREE July 11.

Thanks for working with us.

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Just a reminder the A Main has two (2) 50 lap races in a row and the B Main has two (2) 25 lap races:  July 11 and July 18.

The Street Stocks WILL NOT RUN HEAT RACES JULY 11. 

A full show is scheduled for July 18.

Questions:  419-727-1100 (Scott)

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It has been six years since there have been over 40 super late models at Flat Rock Speedway, but 42 made their way to the track for the Stan Yee Memorial race, which was part of the Hantz Group (presented by Allegiant Air) Gold Cup series. For the last four years the Gold Cup races have been at held Toledo ... the last one run at Flat Rock was in 2005.

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TOLEDO, OH: (7-1-09): Toledo Speedway's presence as an entertainment complex in the Glass City is quite evident by the schedule of events slated for the upcoming 4th of July holiday weekend at the Benore Road facility. A classic car show, a Blues/Jazz concert, auto racing and the opening of the Toledo Speedway BMX Bicycle track are all part of the festivities planned for the holiday. ...

FLAT ROCK, MI: (6-30-09): Flat Rock Speedway officials have just announced that children up to age 14 will be admitted FREE for the Saturday, July 11 Triple 50's and Fireworks show. The ARCA Moran Chevrolet/Miller Lite Late Models, ARCA Figure 8's and ARCA Street Stocks will each stage 50 lap main events, with the Street Stock B Main race going 25 circuits. The night will conclude with the 29th annual Volcano Fireworks display. ...

TOLEDO, OH: (7-3-09): Perfect weather conditions greeted a good crowd that gathered for the return of the USAC National Sprint and Midget tours to Toledo Speedway Friday evening. Ron Hemelgarn, the 1996 Indy 500 winning car owner and a local area businessman, spoke to the crowd in pre-race ceremonies. The race card was sponsored by Hemelgarn Racing and Super Fitness. Bobby Santos III and Bobby East picked up the feature wins. Jim Young, who set fast time in the very first race at Toledo 50 years ago in 1960, sang the national anthem and received a rousing ovation from the fans. Complete Results

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FLAT ROCK, MI: (7-4-09): Jeff Maran took advantage of a blocked track at lap 209 after a sensational battle with Dave Arnold Jr. for over 100 laps and sped to victory and the $1000 payday in Saturday night's 250 lap Enduro race at Flat Rock Speedway. Eric Hoffman captured the MCR Dwarf Car feature, Brad Turner took the ARCA 4 Cylinder main and Steve Matusiewicz won the Figure 8 Boat race as the track celebrated the 4th of July holiday.

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Photos from this weekend's USAC Show at Toledo Speedway and Enduro 250 at Flat Rock Speedway are available by clicking here.

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Friday, July 10; Toledo Speedway Velvet Ice Cream/Lakesore Utility Trailer Christmas in July Price Giveaway featuring special guest Santa Claus--click here for weekend schedule.

Saturday, July 11; Flat Rock Speedway Miller Lite Triple 50's and fireworks--click here for weekend schedule.

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Be sure to send in your entries for the next 2 Gold Cup races.  Late entry fee will be charged at the gate on race day if we have not received your entries.  The entry form is available by clicking here.

Friday, July 17:  Toledo Speedway-75 laps

Saturday, July 25:  Flat Rock Speedway-100 laps

THE RESCHEDULE DATE FOR THE JUNE 19 RAINOUT (75 LAP EVENT) AT TOLEDO WILL BE ANNOUNCED THIS WEEK.

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1970-ANDERSON SCORES AGAIN AT TOLEDO

Young John Anderson continued his breakout season in the ARCA Late Model division by taking the 50-lap feature at Toledo Speedway over some of the best in the business.

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TOLEDO, OH AND FLAT ROCK, MI: (7-8-09): It's warm, the temperatures are on the rise and Santa Claus has been very, very busy filling his sleigh with prizes for Friday night's Christmas in July prize giveaway at Toledo Speedway. And Saturday night, July 11 Santa and his elves will kick back and relax at Flat Rock Speedway when the Triple 50's and FIREWORKS show goes off. Kids 14 and under will be admitted FREE at Flat Rock this Saturday!

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RACE MOVED FROM ORIGINAL JULY 31 DATE

TOLEDO, OH: (7-9-09): Toledo Speedway officials have announced that NASCAR STAR KYLE BUSCH will compete in the CRA Super Series Late Model 100 Friday evening, August 14. The CRA race, originally scheduled for July 31, is being moved to the August 14 date.

Busch, one of the top stars in all 3 of NASCAR'S major circuits, has been a frequent competitor with the CRA Super Series Late Models this season. Busch, already in the area for the Michigan International Speedway (MIS) race weekend, will make his way 60 miles south to Toledo Friday, August 14 after his duties at the wheel of the #18 Joe Gibbs Racing machine are completed at MIS.

 

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TOLEDO, OH: (7-8-09): Track officials have announced that the June 19 ARCA Hantz Group/Allegiant Air Late Model Gold Cup date that was rained out June 19 has been reset for Friday, July 31 at Toledo Speedway.

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FLAT ROCK, MI: (7-10-09): One of NASCAR's young stars will greet race fans Saturday evening, August 15 at Flat Rock Speedway. David Ragan, the driver of the Roush Racing #6 on the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series tour, will greet race fans as part of the Leppen Chiropractic/United Way of Monroe County Autograph Night program. The track will also host a Racer's Reunion for former racers.

Ragan, a native of Unadilla, GA, worked his way up the racing ladder, starting in Legends Cars, moving up to the ARCA RE/MAX Series where he finished 3rd in the final 2005 points. David caught the eye of car owner Jack Roush and began his ascent to the Cup Series, where he now competes. Ragan also is running in the NASCAR Nationwide Series and the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series in 2009.

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TOLEDO, OH: (7-10-09): Santa Claus made good on his promise to race fans Friday night at Toledo Speedway as over 40 lucky race fans walked out with a prize as part of the Christmas in July promotion. On the track, Terry Jones, Robbie Loving, Landon Schuster, Randy Padgett and Brad Turner captured feature wins on Velvet Ice Cream/Lakeshore Utility Trailer Sales Night. The Maumee Valley Seaway Commanders performed the National Anthem.

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