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Flat Rock Weather and Action Hot for School Bus Night
(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - June 12, 2010) - An extremely warm and muggy evening greeted a large crowd that ventured to Flat Rock Speedway Saturday for the Marco's Pizza School Bus Figure 8 race. Billy Earley took the bus event, while Greg Studt grabbed the 50 lap ARCA Figure 8 feature. Cory McCaughey led the pack in the ARCA Factory Stock contest, while Mike Bershback claimed top honors in the ARCA 4 Cylinder main.
...Schedules for June 18-19 Action at Toledo, Flat Rock
(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 14, 2010) - Friday, June 18 is Miller Lite/Marco's Pizza Night at Toledo Speedway, featuring the ARCA Allegiant Air Gold Cup Late Models, and Saturday, June 19 is Big Red Creme Soda/Lakeshore Utility Trailer Night at Flat Rock Speedway. Click here to see the schedules for all of this weekend's events.
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Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam Brought To You By Ford Trucks
The Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam brought to you by Fordf Trucks is coming to Toledo Speedway July 23rd and 24th. Click for more info......
...Griffin, VanDoorn File Entries for Toledo Gold Cup; 150 Follows Next Week at Flat Rock
(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 15, 2010) - Talented youngster Derek Griffin, the winner of the Stan Perry Memorial at Angola, Ind. last week, and 2009 CRA champion Johnny VanDoorn have filed entries for Friday's 75-lap ARCA Allegiant Air Gold Cup Late Model event at Toledo Speedway. Miller Lite and Marco's Pizza will serve as race night sponsors for the June 18 race card.
...Memo to ARCA Street Stock Drivers
June 14, 2010
To: ARCA Street Stock drivers
Effective with the June 26, 2010 event, the Street Stock division will be permitted to run a small oval mirror, measuring no more than 3 inches in diameter. It is to be mounted in lowest area of window opening on driver's side and cannot protrude outside the opening of window. Mirror must be mounted in acceptable manner. Mirror may not be mounted with tie wraps or tape.
Thank you,
Jack Franzil
Chief Inspector
Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways
...2009 Gold Cup Champ Mike Root Enters Friday's 75-Lap Late Model Event at Toledo
Toledo Speedway Hosts Placers Car Club Thursday Cruise-In
TOLEDO, Ohio - The Placers Car Club weekly Toledo Speedway Cruise-In on June 10 was designated as a fund raiser for Tornado Disaster Relief. Over 250 cars were on hand, and over $1,500 was raised for the Tornado Disaster Relief Fund. Here are some images from Bill and Cathy Barrand.
...USAC Returns to Toledo for Hemelgarn Racing/Super Fitness Night
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Fair Jr. Sails to Toledo Gold Cup Win
(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 18, 2010) - Harold Fair Jr. sailed to a very decisive victory in the 75-lap ARCA Allegiant Air Late Model Gold Cup race Friday evening at Toledo Speedway. Miller Lite and Marco's Pizza served as the race night sponsors. Landon Schuster won the ARCA Factory Stock feature and David Price claimed the ARCA 4 Cylinder main event. The program was pushed along as another storm was on the horizon. A great effort by the race teams and track staff saw the entire show completed in 2 hours, just before the weather set in.
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Whisman, McKee, Kelley, Abel, O'Leary Win at Flat Rock
(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - June 19, 2010) - Picture-perfect weather greeted a good crowd for Lakeshore Utility Trailer Sales/Big Red Crème Soda Night Saturday at Flat Rock Speedway. A great night of competition entertained the fans as Dennis Whisman, Clyde McKee, Rich Abel, and the duo of Howard Kelley Jr. and Tom O'Leary III captured feature event wins.
...Fair Jr. Leads Early Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150 Entry List
Lap Money Sponsorship Available for Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150
Valvoline Instant Oil Change Summer Racing Series Adds July 9 Date at Toledo Speedway
(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 22, 2010) - The Valvoline Instant Oil Change (VIOC) Summer Racing Series presented by Cumulus Radio has added an additional date to the group of events, with the Friday, July 9 show now designated as one of the Summer Racing Series dates at Toledo Speedway.
...Youngsters Finley, Griffin Latest Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150 Entries
Memo to Flat Rock Speedway Competitors - Practice Cancelled
June 23, 2010
To: All Race Teams
The Flat Rock Speedway practice session for Wednesday, June 23 has been cancelled due to the rain and forecast for more of the same.
The practice has been reset for Thursday, June 24, from 5 to 9 p.m. The pits open at 4 p.m.
Locals Run Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150 Entry List to 31
Santa Claus, Gifts, and More at Toledo and Flat Rock July 16 and 17
(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 25, 2010) - It's the middle of summer: hot, humid days, and warm, muggy nights - and time to celebrate Christmas in July at Toledo and Flat Rock Speedways! Santa Claus himself, the jolly old elf, will be at both tracks Friday and Saturday, July 16 and 17, to hand out prizes and greet all race fans.
...Flat Rock Busy as Teams Prepare for Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150
(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - June 25, 2010) - A total of 21 ARCA Late Models took advantage of great weather Thursday night to prepare for Saturday's Flat Rock Speedway Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150. 34 cars are entered for the race as of Friday morning. The race is the third leg of five in the ARCA Allegiant Air Gold Cup Series contested between Flat Rock and its sister track, Toledo Speedway.
...Tickets On Sale for Monster Jam at Toledo on July 23 and 24
Dave Arnold Jr. Claims First Win at Toledo
(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 25, 2010) - Dave Arnold Jr. held off the charge of Jim Froling and Ron Allen to win Friday night's Teamsters Local 20-sponsored 35-lap ARCA Sportsman feature race at Toledo Speedway. A good crowd saw Cory McCaughey pick up his third win in the ARCA Factory Stock race, while Howard Kelley Jr. and Tom O'Leary III captured the wild Figure 8 Train race.
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USAC Leaders Gardner, Clauson Prepare for Toledo's July 2 Hemelgarn Racing/Super Fitness Night
(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 26, 2010) - Current United States Auto Club points leaders Damion Gardner and Bryan Clauson will lead the list of entries as Toledo Speedway prepares for its annual open-wheel doubleheader featuring both the AMSOIL National Sprint Car and Mopar Midget Series. Local businessman Ron Hemelgarn, through Hemelgarn Racing and Super Fitness, will sponsor the USAC show Friday, July 2. Both divisions will compete without wings, per USAC rules.
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Mike Root Victorious in Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150
(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - June 26, 2010) - Mike Root of Grand Rapids, Mich. came from the 13th spot, took the lead on Lap 83, and powered his way to victory in the Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150 for the ARCA Allegiant Air Gold Cup Late Models Saturday night at Flat Rock Speedway. Root, the defending Gold Cup champion, was presented the five-foot trophy by Ann Yee and her grandsons and Pat Moran of Moran Chevrolet.
...Vintage Cars, Racer's Reunion, TV's Van Ness Part of the Show as USAC Visits Toledo
(TOLEDO, Ohio - July 1, 2010) - The rich history of USAC racing at Toledo Speedway will come alive again Friday night when a host of vintage race cars take parade laps prior to the start of the Hemelgarn Racing/Super Fitness USAC Sprint and Midget doubleheader. A group of former drivers will also be introduced to the crowd as part of the festivities Friday night at the Glass City oval.
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Hagen and Clarke Notch USAC Wins at Toledo
(TOLEDO, Ohio - July 2, 2010) - Daren Hagen and Henry Clarke were the big winners Friday night in the Hemelgarn Racing/Super Fitness-sponsored USAC doubleheader at Toledo Speedway. Ron Hemelgarn presented the five-foot trophies to the victors in the Sunny D Winner's Circle.
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Maran Two-for-Two at Flat Rock
(TOLEDO, Ohio - July 3, 2010) - 2009 champ Jeff Maran made it two wins in two events by taking a very competitive 250-lap Enduro race Saturday evening at Flat Rock Speedway. Eric Hoffman took the MCR Dwarf Car feature, David Price won the 4-Cylinder event, Don Cox was the top dog in Race Car Bowling, and Bill Carberry sailed to the win in the Boat Figure 8.
...Root, Hantz Continue Gold Cup Battle July 9; Race the First of Back-to-Back Late Model Events
Hantz Wins Toledo Allegiant Air Gold Cup Event
(TOLEDO, Ohio - July 9, 2010) - Scott Hantz captured the exciting Big Red Crème Soda 75-lap ARCA Allegiant Air Late Model Gold Cup race Friday night at Toledo Speedway. Mike Hammer was the ARCA Factory Stock winner, while Brad Turner took the ARCA 4-Cylinder main event. The winners all received their trophies in the Sunny D Winner's Circle. Heavy rain showers hit the track around 3 p.m., but passed through the area, allowing the racing program to be completed.
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Pelletier, Vanderhoof, Selmi Notch Budweiser Triple 50s Wins
(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - July 10, 2010) - Mother Nature finally relented on the extreme heat and granted fans and teams great conditions for the Budweiser Triple 50s and Fireworks show at Flat Rock Speedway Saturday night. Paul Pelletier, Jeremy Vanderhoof, and Scott Selmi grabbed the 50-lap feature wins, while Steve Chartrand took the 20-lap Street Stock B Main honors in front an enthusiastic crowd. Each driver received a trophy, Budweiser mirror, and cap, courtesy of Floral City Beverage/Budweiser. The evening concluded with the traditional fireworks display.
...Lap Money Sponsorships Still Available for July 17
(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - July 14, 2010) - Prize donations and lap money are still being taken for the Saturday, July 17 Christmas in July prize giveaway at Flat Rock Speedway. Donors will have their name placed on the souvenir program stuffer sheet and donations also include public address mentions.
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