7-Up Twin 100's at Toledo Speedway to Air Live on 51 TV

7-Up Twin 100's at Toledo Speedway to Air Live on 51 TV

When some of the nation's top short track racers converge on Ohio's Toledo Speedway for the 7-Up Twin 100s event on April 11, fans worldwide will get a chance to experience all the high-speed, fender-banging action of the...
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Trackside Tidbits, the season ending edition

Trackside Tidbits, the season ending edition

Champions, I'm collecting comments from you and anyone else that wants to send me something on their 2016 season. Don't forget your sponsors. I'll publish it after the banquet. The banquet is Nov. 4, at Crystal Gardens in...
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SHIRLEY ALLEN

SHIRLEY ALLEN

Shirley Allen, whose late husband Archie Allen served in various capacities during a 23-year run as an ARCA Official at Flat Rock Speedway, and whose sons Gary Allen and Ron Allen have raced at Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways,...
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TOLEDO, FLAT ROCK FLIP NIGHTS FOR ONE WEEKEND IN AUGUST MINOR SCHEDULE CHANGES ALSO MADE

TOLEDO, FLAT ROCK FLIP NIGHTS FOR ONE WEEKEND IN AUGUST MINOR SCHEDULE CHANGES ALSO MADE

Toledo, Ohio—January 7, 2016:  Fans and race teams will notice the Friday-Saturday, August 12-13 race nights have been switched for Toledo and Flat Rock Speedways.  The one-time only trade will see Flat Rock host its weekly...
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THROWBACK THURSDAY—JANUARY 21, 2016

THROWBACK THURSDAY—JANUARY 21, 2016

One of the early pioneers of short track racing flies around Toledo in the early 1970’s…the driver? Johnny Benson Sr. of Grand Rapids, MI. Long known for his success on both dirt and asphalt, the elder Benson was a standout...
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Speed Sport My Favorite Track

Speed Sport My Favorite Track

Voting is now underway for Speed Sport New's My Favorite Track. Eldora Speedway has been voted the top track the last four years. Click the link below to vote for Toledo...
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HELBERG WINS KING OF THE WING THRILLER AT TOLEDO

HELBERG WINS KING OF THE WING THRILLER AT TOLEDO

(Toledo, Ohio—July 2, 2014): If Wednesday night’s King of the Wing Opener at Toledo Speedway is any indication, race fans are in for a night of incredible racing! JoJo Helberg battled Troy DeCaire to the wire to claim the first event of the Series, the Hemelgarn Racing/Super Fitness Rollie Beale Classic.

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SAVE $5 ON GLASS CITY 200 TICKETS!!!!

SAVE $5 ON GLASS CITY 200 TICKETS!!!!

Toledo, Ohio—September 13, 2016: Race fans can save $5 on advance ticket purchases for both general admission and reserved seating for the 28th Running of the Great Lakes Helicopter/Central Transport Glass City 200 Outlaw...
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FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO SPECIAL EVENT TICKETS ON SALE MARCH 12

FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO SPECIAL EVENT TICKETS ON SALE MARCH 12

TOLEDO, OH: (3-7-18):  Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway are moving forward with plans for the new racing season, and that includes taking ticket orders for a variety of special events at both tracks. Reserved seating, general...
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Snider planning debut with Cunningham in Menards 200; testing Toledo Friday

Snider planning debut with Cunningham in Menards 200; testing Toledo Friday

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (May 5, 2016) – Hard-charging late model racer Myatt Snider will be making his move up to the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards in the May 22 Menards 200 presented by Federated Car Care at Toledo Speedway. 

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$8 ADMISSION FRIDAY NIGHT AT TOLEDO!

$8 ADMISSION FRIDAY NIGHT AT TOLEDO!

Toledo, OH—July 13, 2016: The marquee at Toledo Speedway says it all! Just 8 bucks gets you in the track for Great 8 Night at Toledo Speedway this Friday, July 15. The family-oriented, fun-filled night has the Monroe News...
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WHELEN FIRST RESPONDER NIGHT JULY 29 AT TOLEDO;

WHELEN FIRST RESPONDER NIGHT JULY 29 AT TOLEDO;

Toledo, OH—July 18, 2016: Toledo Speedway’s Friday, July 29 show will pay tribute to the men and women of “First Responder” status, while the PNC Bank/Glass Bowl Lanes Autograph Night and Christmas In July with Santa...
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TOLEDO SPEEDWAY THROWBACK THURSDAY

TOLEDO SPEEDWAY THROWBACK THURSDAY

The “Clown Prince” of racing in the Figure 8 wars of the 1960’s and early 1970’s is pictured here in his famous Pontiac Tempest---Lubie Allen of Taylor, MI.  Always a threat to win, Lubie was a tough racer who was also a...
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FAIR JR. IMPRESSIVE IN TOLEDO GOLD CUP VICTORY

FAIR JR. IMPRESSIVE IN TOLEDO GOLD CUP VICTORY

Toledo, Ohio—July 10, 2015:  Harold Fair Jr. blistered the field on his way to the win in the Kevin Butzin Recycling (KBR) 100 presented by Belle Tire Friday night at Toledo Speedway.  The race was the 4th of the 6-race ARCA...
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FLAT ROCK-TOLEDO SPEEDWAY BULLETIN (3-24-15)

FLAT ROCK-TOLEDO SPEEDWAY BULLETIN (3-24-15)

This is our final winter bulletin of the season.  The winter office for both tracks is at Toledo:  419-727-1100.  The Flat Rock office will open April 14. Late Model Gold Cup:  Send in your entries for the April 11 show; rig...
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Gilliland: 'Patience' key to Menards 200 at Toledo Speedway

Gilliland: 'Patience' key to Menards 200 at Toledo Speedway

(TOLEDO, Ohio – May 17, 2015) – Todd Gilliland is a third-generation race car driver and will become the youngest driver in ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards history when he takes the green flag for race at Toledo...
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REMEMBERING FRAN HARDEN

REMEMBERING FRAN HARDEN

Francis “Fran” Harden of Wayne, MI passed away October 2, 2015 at the age of 81.  “Frantic Fran” was a top Late Model competitor at both Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways in the 1960’s and 1970’s, driving for car owner Reed...
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FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO SPEEDWAYS GO FORWARD WITH HOOSIER TIRE

FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO SPEEDWAYS GO FORWARD WITH HOOSIER TIRE

OCTOBER 26, 2016—The ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards recently announced an agreement establishing a long term relationship with General Tire as the Official Tire Supplier of the Series, but ARCA’s owned and sanctioned...
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DAKOTA CARLSON CAPTURES DISCOUNT TIRE 100

DAKOTA CARLSON CAPTURES DISCOUNT TIRE 100

(Toledo, Ohio—June 6, 2014):  Cedar Springs, MI driver Dakota Carlson piloted the LeClair Racing #8 to an impressive victory in the Discount Tire 100 for the ARCA Discount Tire Late Model Gold Cup Series Friday night at Toledo Speedway.

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ENDURO/FACTORY STOCK RULES

ENDURO/FACTORY STOCK RULES

November 12, 2014 TO:  ARCA ENDURO/FACTORY STOCK TEAMS RE:  2015 RULES PACKAGE A copy of the 2015 rules for the Enduro/Factory Stock class is now located under the form button on each track’s web page.  These rules will...
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REMEMBERING JOHN CATHERS—“BEER MAN JOHN”

REMEMBERING JOHN CATHERS—“BEER MAN JOHN”

Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways has lost a friend and very familiar face to fans that have visited the 2 tracks over the past 15 years.  John “The Beer Man” Cathers, 60, passed away December 20.  If you were at the track, you...
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MDM Motorsports first through the gates at Toledo; testing for Menards 200

MDM Motorsports first through the gates at Toledo; testing for Menards 200

TOLEDO, Ohio (May 2, 2018) – There's already a lot of buzz around the next event on the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards tour, a home game coming to Toledo Speedway May 19-20. The buzz just got bigger when MDM...
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Zane Smith out-duels teammate Chase Purdy to win Menards 200 at Toledo

Zane Smith out-duels teammate Chase Purdy to win Menards 200 at Toledo

TOLEDO, Ohio (May 20, 2018) -- Zane Smith, with a bold three-wide maneuver in lapped traffic, passed his MDM Motorsports teammate Chase Purdy with nine laps remaining, then sped away to win the Menards 200 presented by...
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TRACKSIDE TIDBITS BY DEBI DOMBY

TRACKSIDE TIDBITS BY DEBI DOMBY

This year was the year of the first time winner or at least their first win in this division. Jeremy Vanderhoof is the only driver to win a championship in the same division (it was his fourth championship at Toledo in the...
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TOLEDO SPEEDWAY THROWBACK THURSDAY

TOLEDO SPEEDWAY THROWBACK THURSDAY

The legendary Dick Trickle gets ready for the Glass City 200 in his Ford Mustang at Toledo.  Trickle, from Wisconsin Rapids, WI, made the trip to the Glass City oval for the big season-ending event in 1974.  He qualified 5th,...
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FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO SPECIAL EVENT TICKETS NOW ON SALE!

FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO SPECIAL EVENT TICKETS NOW ON SALE!

TOLEDO, OH: (3-1-16):  Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway are moving forward with plans for the new racing season, and that includes taking ticket orders for a variety of special events at both tracks. Reserved seating, general...
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SCHOOL BUS FIGURE 8 RACES APPROACHING!  SPONSOR A BUS!

SCHOOL BUS FIGURE 8 RACES APPROACHING! SPONSOR A BUS!

Toledo, Ohio—May 13, 2015:  Spring is here, racing season has begun and the School Bus Figure 8 races are right around the corner at Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways!  Both tracks have just two (2) bus sponsorships remaining...
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TOLEDO’S NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION DEFIES MOTHER NATURE

TOLEDO’S NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION DEFIES MOTHER NATURE

Toledo, OH—May 29, 2015:  Rain, heat and humidity could not stop a good crowd from witnessing Friday’s “Night of Destruction” at Toledo Speedway.  Early rains during the day and a brief shower during the show did not dampen...
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