Will Track Record Fall at Fastest Short Track Show in World Friday?

 Johnny Benson Enters ISMA Portion of Event.

TOLEDO, OH (6-10-2008)-- Toledo Speedway’s track surface is one of the finest in the nation; ultra-smooth, consistently fast and with plenty of grip. Lap times for every type of race car that has competed on the ½ mile paved oval so far in 2008 has a common element—FAST! And with the fastest race cars on the planet making the trip to Toledo this Friday for the “Fastest Short Track Show in the World”, chances are the incredible 1 lap track record may be rewritten.

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Santa Claus and Hot Racing at Toledo

TOLEDO, OH (7-11-2008)--  A hot, steamy night provided some great racing action at Toledo Speedway Friday night for the Velvet Ice Cream Christmas in July prize give-away promotion.  Santa Claus handed out dozens of prizes to race fans while Jeff Nelson of Velvet presented trophies to the winners.  Ron Allen, Jeremy Miller, Landon Schuster, Matt Ringger and Brad Turner posted feature events wins in their respective classes.

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Father Fair Shows Son the Way at Toledo

TOLEDO, OH (8-8-2008)--  He’s 62? Years old, but he doesn’t drive like it, at least on the race track..  The ageless wonder Harold Fair Sr. held back the charge of his son, Harold Jr. to win the 50 lap ARCA Allegiant Air Gold Cup Late Model feature Friday night at Toledo Speedway.  And Harold took the win on Racer’s Reunion Night!  He was presented the Gold Cup by former track champs Danny Byrd and Harold Cook, who were on hand for the festivities.

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Trackside Tidbits by Debi Domby

SOUTHGATE MI (8-13-08)--Harold Fair Sr. won Friday's Super Late Model Gold Cup feature. It ended a 13 year winless streak. ...
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Kelley Kops Toledo Win

TOLEDO, OH (8-15-2008)--  Make it 2 in a row for former champ Howard Kelley Jr. at Toledo Speedway as he scored the win in the 35 lap ARCA National City Bank Sportsman main event on Allen Chevrolet-Cadillac/Qualite Sports Lighting Night.  Tom Allen of Allen Chevy presented trophies to the winners, which also included Dennis Whisman, Josh Bunting and Dennis Futrel making trips to the New Glass Bowl Lanes Winner’s Circle. 

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Glass City 200 Entry Form Available

TOLEDO OH (8-26-08)--The entry form for this year's Glass City 200 is available on the Toledo Speedway schedule page by clicking here ...
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Glass City 200 Sportsman Division Entry List Now Available

TOLEDO OH (9-9-08)--Sportsman division teams interested in racing on Glass City 200 weekend (September 20th) need to submit an entry form, downloadable here, to Toledo Speedway as soon as possible. 2008_gc_200_sportsman_entry ...
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Former Winner Doering, Michigan Hot Shoe Joe Bush Enter Glass City Late Model Event

TOLEDO, OH (9-11-2008)--  2006 race winner John Doering has filed his entry for the 20th Anniversary of the Miller Lite Glass City 200, set for Saturday, September 20 at Toledo Speedway.  Hastings, MI driver Joe Bush, also expected to be a contender for the win, has also entered this year’s edition of the Late Model invitational, which has been set for 150 laps for 2008.  A cash purse of over $55,000 has been posted, with 200 laps of feature racing planned for the evening.

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ARCA Championship Weekend Tickets on Sale Now

Just $25 for 2-days of racing!

 

TOLEDO, OH (10-6-2008)--  With championships on the line for the ARCA Lincoln Welders Truck Series and the ARCA RE/MAX Series this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, October 11/12 at Toledo Speedway, race fans have the opportunity to witness the crowning of the new ARCA Champions, and, a great price!

 

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5 Days/Nights of Racing at Toledo in 10 Days!!!

TOLEDO, OH  (5-12-09)--  What's up at Toledo Speedway?  How about 5 racing events in 10 days; the Buckeye Super Sprints this Friday, the K-100 presented by All Sport ARCA Lincoln Welders Trucks Series race Saturday and a trio of NASCAR drivers in town for this Sunday's Menards 200 presented by Federated Car Care for the ARCA RE/MAX Series event, with Ken Schrader and Paul Menard racing and David Ragan signing autographs. ...
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Pelletier-Loving-Ford Jr-Rae Tops at Flat Rock

FLAT ROCK, MI: (8-15-09): A large crowd turned out to meet NASCAR driver David Ragan Saturday night as part of the Leppen Chiropractic/United Way of Monroe County Night at Flat Rock Speedway. Ragan spoke to the crowd and signed autographs for over an hour. On the track, Paul Pelletier, Robbie Loving, Dan Ford Jr. and Jimmy Rae notched feature wins. Former racers were introduced to the crowd and several vintage race cars took laps prior to the start of the race card. A large contingent of firefighters from Monroe County was on hand as guests of the speedway.

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ARCA RE/MAX Series Drivers, Teams to Bowl for Charity in Toledo

ARCA RE/MAX Series Drivers, Teams to Bowl for Charity in Toledo

TOLEDO, Ohio (August 28, 2009)-There will be a charity fundraiser/bowling tournament on Thursday, September 3 from 7-9:30 p.m. at New Glass Bowl Lanes in Toledo, Ohio (5133 Telegraph Rd, Toledo, OH 43612).

Meet ARCA RE/MAX Series top-10 point contenders, including Parker Kligerman, Justin Lofton, Tom Hessert, Patrick Sheltra, Joey Coulter and more! Toledo Walleye Hockey Coach Nick Vitucci will also be in attendance.

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September 5 Photo Gallery

September 5 Photo Gallery

FLAT ROCK, Michigan (September 5, 2009)--A Photo gallery from this weekend's racing action at Flat Rock Speedway is available by clicking here.

Like a photo in the album? Visit http://www.perfimage.com/ or http://www.freezeframephotos.net/ to place an order.

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Toledo Speedway 50th Anniversary: A Look Back at 1970

Toledo Speedway 50th Anniversary: A Look Back at 1970

1970-TOM BOWSHER CLAIMS FIRST EVER ARCA NEW CAR WIN

Tom Bowsher, brother of 3-time ARCA Series champion Jack Bowsher, wheeled his Ford to his career first victory at Toledo Speedway. Bowsherr led a majority of the 100-lap event on the high banked oval and survived a race-long duel with veteran Iggy Katona, who was 2nd. The race ended under caution, as Ross Smith blew a radiator hose on his Chevy Camaro and slammed into the fourth turn wall.

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Youth Brigade Next Wave of Glass City 200 Entries

Youth Brigade Next Wave of Glass City 200 Entries

TOLEDO, OH: (9-15-09): The next crop of young stars in asphalt Late Model racing have filed the latest entries for the 21st running of the Glass City 200 Late Model invitational presented by AP Motorsports, set for Saturday night, October 3 at Toledo Speedway. Entries for Chad Finley, Steve Cronenwett Jr., Jake Francis and Tom O'Leary IV have been received.

Click here for up-to-date Late Model and Sportsman Glass City 200 Entry Lists.

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September 12 Photo Gallery

September 12 Photo Gallery

FLAT ROCK, Michigan (September 15, 2009)--A Photo gallery from this weekend's racing action at Flat Rock Speedway is available by clicking here.

Like a photo in the album? Visit http://www.perfimage.com/ or http://www.freezeframephotos.net/ to place an order.

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Steve Sauve Goes for Record 4th Glass City 200 Win

Steve Sauve Goes for Record 4th Glass City 200 Win

TOLEDO, OH: (9-17-09): There are only two-3 time winners of the prestigious Glass City 200 events in the 20 year history of the season-ending classic at Toledo Speedway. And there is only 1 driver that has won the Late Model invitational race 3 times in a row! And that man is Steve Sauve of Saginaw, MI, who will go for an unprecedented 4th Glass City title Saturday, October 3 at the 21st running of the Glass City 200 Late Model invitational presented by AP Motorsports.

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DuPuis Closes Flat Rock Season with Win: Maran Enduro Champ

DuPuis Closes Flat Rock Season with Win: Maran Enduro Champ

FLAT ROCK, MI: (9-26-09): A gloomy day burst into sunshine about 5 p.m., setting the stage for Flat Rock Speedway's final race of the season. Tristan Dupuis zipped to the victory in the 250 lap Enduro contest, while Mike Bershback won the 20 lap 4 Cylinder feature. Jeff Maran's fourth place finish secured the 2009 Flat Rock Enduro 4-race Series crown. ...
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Kuhlman Beats Rain and Field to win Glass City 200 presented by AP Motorsports

TOLEDO, OH: (10-3-09): A hearty, good-sized crowd braved the cold and several rain delays at Toledo Speedway Saturday night for the 21st running of the Glass City 200 Late Model invitational presented by AP Motorsports. Veteran Dave Kuhlman claimed the huge victory after years of frustration in this race, which featured outstanding racing action and a pair of sensational long green flag runs.

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Flat Rock/Toledo Speedway Racers Maintain Busy "Off" Season

Flat Rock/Toledo Speedway Racers Maintain Busy "Off" Season

TOLEDO, Ohio (October 15, 2009)-Flat Rock Speedway Figure 8 Division Driver Jerry Lee went bear hunting on September 29, 2009, in Sogola, Mich., where he shot a 227 lb bear, pictured here.

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Trackside Tidbits, by Debi Domby

A look back at the Glass City 200:After 10 years of trying to win Toledo Speedway's Glass City 200, Dave Kuhlman finally triumphed. Kuhlman retook the lead on lap 177 when then leader Scott Hantz pitted.

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Toledo Speedway, ARCA, A Life-Long Investment for Brian Keselowski

Toledo Speedway, ARCA, A Life-Long Investment for Brian Keselowski

TOLEDO, Ohio (October 21, 2009)--These days, Brian Keselowski stays busy as a car owner, driver and crew chief in the NASCAR Nationwide Series but like many in the NASCAR Garage Area, his career traveled through ARCA first. Keselowski returned to Toledo Speedway-the track where he won an ARCA-sanctioned Late Model Championship in 2003- on Wednesday to prepare his NASCAR Nationwide Series cars for the last few races of the season. ...
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Just in time for the Holidays Sale

TOLEDO, Ohio (November 20, 2009)--Assorted ARCA-branded merchandise is on sale, just in time for the holidays. Place your order by December 15, 2009, and receive a free ARCA Travel Mug. To view items available for purchase, download the order form. 09-holiday-flyer ...
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Changes Announced to Toledo Speedway Fastest Short Track Show in the World

TOLEDO, Ohio (January 25, 2010)-- Due to economic, travel and scheduling issues, Toledo Speedway's annual "Fastest Short Track Show in the World" featuring an open-wheel doubleheader of supermodified and winged sprint competition will see a change in the lineup of tours participating in the June 11, 2010 event. The International Super Modified Association (ISMA) Series will not return but the Midwest Supermodified Association (MSA)/Oswego Winged Challenge Series will join the Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper Winged Super Sprints for the popular event.

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Condolences

TOLEDO, Ohio (February 3, 2010)--Condolences to the family of Barbara Michon, the mother of longtime Flat Rock Speedway/Performance Images photographer Rob Michon. Barbara passed away on Tuesday, February 2. Viewing will be held at the Rudy Funeral Home (26560 Van Dyke Ave., Center Line, Michigan 48015) on Thursday, February 4, 2010 from 1 p.m.-9 p.m. with Scriptures at 7 p.m. A funeral will be held on Friday, February 5 at St. Clement Church (25320 Van Dyke Ave., Center Line, Michigan, 48015). In-State at 9:30 a.m. with Funeral Service at 10 a.m.

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Flat Rock/Toledo Speedways Bulletin

(2-22-10) - This is the 3rd of our winter bulletins.  All bulletins are posted on the site...no direct mail.  March issue will be posted around the 15th.  Flat Rock office will re-open in April.  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! ...
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Toledo Speedway Bar & Grill Grand Re-Opening Saturday, March 13.....

The Toledo Speedway Bar & Grill will re-open Saturday, March 13 with three activities throughout the day and evening, and will again be open on a daily basis starting Monday March 15. ...
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Jim Forsythe Passes.....

Jim Forsythe, a crewman for ARCA Figure 8 driver Dennis Whisman for 17 years, passed away Tuesday, March 2 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Visitation is at the Bobcean Funeral Home in Flat Rock, MI Friday, March 5, from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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