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Melvin “Mel” Gillett, who drove at Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway in the ARCA Late Model division for nearly 20 years, passed away Sunday Feb. 4, 2024 in his lifelong hometown of Howell, Michigan. He was 84.
Gillett drove...
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FORMER WINNERS CAMPBELL, FAIR JR. READY FOR GLASS CITY
Toledo, Ohio: 2007 Glass City winner Brian Campbell and 2-time race winner Harold Fair Jr. are now entered for the Outlaw Late Model portion of the 30th Anniversary of the Central Transport Glass City 200 presented by the...
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ADDITIONAL 2019 FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO RULE CHANGES
November 20, 2018: Some additional changes have been added to the 2019 rule amendments for both Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways that were announced November 19.
FIGURE 8 DIVISION: V8 engines-358 cubic inches maximum.
STREET...
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NOVEMBER-2018 FLAT ROCK/TOLEDO SPEEDWAY BULLETIN (11-26-18)
This is the first of our monthly winter bulletins. Schedules are moving along, should be ready around the holidays. The winter office for both tracks is at the Toledo Speedway Automotive Building on the east end of the...
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2019 ARCA LATE MODEL GOLD CUP DATES SET
Toledo, Ohio—December 4, 2018: The race dates for the 2019 outlaw-bodied ARCA Late Model Gold Cup Series have been set. ARCA’s 2 short tracks-Flat Rock, MI and Toledo, OH Speedway, will each host three (3) Gold Cup events...
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2019 RULES AMENDMENT—DECEMBER 14, 2018
TO: ARCA LATE MODEL SPORTSMAN AND STREET STOCK TEAMS
The new FiveStar NASCAR-style Gen 6 body has been approved for competition for the 2019 season, with the following stipulations.
Splitters are not permitted. (Rulebook...
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TOLEDO STREET DRAGS RETURN FOR 2019 SCHEDULE
Toledo, Ohio—January 8, 2019: Toledo Speedway has included three (3) race events for the “Street Drags” as part of the 2019 schedule. The first 2 dates will be part of a Friday night stock car show, while the third and final...
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CAR SHOW, INDY 500 PACE CAR KICKS OFF TOLEDO OPEN-WHEEL EVENT
Toledo, Ohio—January 24, 2019: Toledo Speedway, in conjunction with WNWO-TV24 of Toledo, have joined forces for a Classic Car Show for Friday evening, April 26. The show leads into the open wheel race card of the USAC Silver...
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FEBRUARY-2019 FLAT ROCK/TOLEDO SPEEDWAY BULLETIN (2-26-19)
The winter office for both tracks is at the Toledo Speedway Automotive Building on the east end of the grounds; phone number, 419-727-1100 and mailing address remain the same. *Scott’s email has also changed;...
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WEATHER PUSHES BACK TOLEDO ROLLIE BEALE CLASSIC TO SUNDAY
WEATHER PUSHES BACK TOLEDO ROLLIE BEALE CLASSIC TO SUNDAY
Toledo, Ohio—Friday, April 26 at 4:15 p.m.: With a strong cold front approaching, which includes rain and snow, Toledo Speedway management, in cooperation with USAC...
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VORE'S RACE TEAM PAYS TRIBUTE TO TOLEDO FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS
Racing for First Responders, a race team out of Indianapolis, will be running with the Vores Compact Touring Series at Toledo Speedway June 14, 2019 on Whelen First Responders Night. Racing for First Responders will give...
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The Grass Roots Racing Tour Joins In On Toledo's 60th Anniversary!
The Grass Roots Racing Tour visitsToledo Speedway to join in and talk about the history that has happened here over the past 60 years.
Kyle Petty, Rutledge Wood and Aric Almirola go into detail in this video on...
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Kyle Petty, Rutledge Wood and Aric Almirola go into detail in this video on...
TRACKSIDE TIDBITS
Trackside Tidbits, by Debi Domby
Since my last Trackside Tidbit article there’s been a theme going on with five first time winners (four feature and a heat winner). Congrats!!!!
Greg Stilwell Jr. won his first feature event...
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ENTRIES, TICKETS AVAILABLE for TOLEDO’S CENTRAL TRANSPORT GLASS CITY 200
Toledo, Ohio—August 23, 2019: Entry forms are now available for the 31ST running of the Central Transport Glass City 200 presented by the Hampton Inn and Courtyard by Marriott at Toledo Speedway Saturday, September 21.
Tyler...
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BIKERS OF NW OHIO TOY RUN BENEFITS CHILDREN SERVED AT HARBOR
The 30th Annual Bikers of Northwest Ohio Toy Run was held Sunday Nov. 3 at Toledo Speedway, and cool but dry conditions and temperatures in the low 50s brought over 500 motorcycles, some 700 riders and total attendance of...
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NOVEMBER-2019 FLAT ROCK/TOLEDO SPEEDWAY BULLETIN (11-25-19)
This is the first of our monthly winter bulletins. Schedules are moving along, should be ready around the holidays. The winter office for both tracks is at the Toledo Speedway Automotive Building on the east end of the...
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THE VAULT RETURNS TO BACK FACTORY STOCK, ENDURO DIVISIONS
Toledo, Ohio—December 18, 2019: The Vault Antiques and Treasures store of Toledo will return as the title sponsor of the ARCA Factory Stock and Enduro classes at Toledo and Flat Rock Speedways for the 2020 racing...
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2020 FLAT ROCK/TOLEDO SPEEDWAY BULLETIN (3-30-20)
We pray that this finds you, your family and friends healthy and safe during these times. We expect to be making some decisions very soon on the early part of our schedules due to the COVID-19 virus and the mandates in place...
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Driver Bulletin: June 13, 2024 Late Model Sportsman
Date: 6/12/24
Re: 2024 Flat Rock-Toledo Speedway Rulebook Amendment, Effective Immediately (update in red)
PAGE 16, #2 BODIES
(Delete) “Stock appearing template body acceptable to inspector’s discretion.”...
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Brian Campbell Has His Eyes Set on The Corvetteparts.net Glass City 200
There are few names instantly recognizable and synonymous with success at Toledo Speedway: Fair. Senneker. Ruttman. Hanley.
One father-son duo that makes a strong case for inclusion in that list is “Fast Freddie” Campbell...
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ASA STARS National Tour Set For Toledo Speedway This Saturday Night
Toledo, OH- The ASA STARS National Tour heads to Toledo Speedway this Saturday night, September 14, for the $15,000 to win CorvetteParts.Net Glass City 200. The field is wide open and it is safe to say that the entire field...
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How Many Glass City 200 Winners Can YOU Name?
Before the CorvetteParts.net Glass City 200 at Toledo Speedway this Saturday, how many Glass City champions can YOU name from Toledo Speedway history? Take the quiz, and make sure to post your best score in the comments...
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ARCA/CRA Super Series Set for Glass City 200 at Toledo Speedway Saturday
Salem, IN: – The ARCA/CRA Super Series Powered by JEGS will continue its Chase for the Championship this Saturday, September 15, as part of the 30th running of the Central Transport Glass City 200 presented by the Holiday Inn...
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FLAT ROCK/TOLEDO RACE TEAM BULLETIN
October 23, 2018
To: ARCA Late Model Sportsman, Figure 8, Street Stock, Enduro/Factory Stock teams
RE: Tire rule for 2019 season
The Hoosier D-800 Tire will be permitted for competition for the 2019 season in each class....
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NEW OPEN WHEEL EVENT FOR TOLEDO-USAC SILVER CROWN/NON-WING SPRINTS DOUBLE-HEADER APRIL 27
Toledo, Ohio—December 3, 2018: Toledo Speedway management has scheduled a new open-wheel event for the 2019 season, featuring the USAC Silver Crown Champ Car Series and a Non-Wing Sprint Car race on the same race card. The...
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FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO SPEEDWAY CHAMPIONS HONORED
Southgate, MI—November 2, 2018: Race teams, officials, family and friends gathered Friday evening at the Crystal Gardens Banquet Center in Southgate, MI for the annual Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways Awards Banquet. Each of...
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FLAT ROCK AND TOLEDO SPEEDWAY GIFTS AVAILABLE!
Can’t find that gift you were looking for on Black Friday? Santa Claus has Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway goodies that can fill those stockings now! Choose from Flat Rock Season tickets, $25 gift cards or Flat Rock and Toledo...
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VICTORY LANE QUICK OIL CHANGE RETURNS TO BACK FIGURE 8’S
Flat Rock, MI—December 14, 2018: Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway management is proud to announce the return of Victory Lane Quick Oil Change at the title sponsor of the ARCA Figure 8 division for the 2018 season.
Victory Lane...
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HEMELGARN/SUPER FITNESS RETURNS AS TOLEDO ROLLIE BEALE CLASSIC SPONSOR
Toledo, Ohio—December 27, 2018: Local businessman and 1996 Indy 500 winning car owner Ron Hemelgarn has signed on to continue his sponsorship of the Rollie Beale Classic, set for Saturday, April 27 at Toledo Speedway. Ron’s...
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JANUARY-2019 FLAT ROCK/TOLEDO SPEEDWAY BULLETIN (1-24-19)
The winter office for both tracks is at the Toledo Speedway Automotive Building on the east end of the grounds; phone number, 419-727-1100 and mailing address remain the same. *Scott’s email has also changed;...
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