Toledo Speedway

Willie (Bill) Leach, the father of Flat Rock Speedway Enduro tech inspector Bill Leach, passed away this weekend in Memphis, TN.  He was 89 years old.  He resided in Olive Branch, Mississippi.

Visitation will be held at the JL Peters Funeral Home, 3880 Fort Street in Lincoln Park, MI., beginning Thursday, June 9 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday, June 10 from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, June 11 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Services will be held at the funeral home at 11 a.m. Saturday.

 

 

 

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 8, 2011) - Avina Specialties will stage the first-ever Glass City Swap Meet at Toledo Speedway Sunday, June 26.  All makes of cars, race cars, hi-performance and classic car parts will be for sale at the event, which will take place on the short track at the speedway.

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The fans that were there last Saturday saw a bit of everything. Everything from a first time feature winner to a wild wreck that saw a late model tangled in the turn three fencing.

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Toledo, Ohio--June 10, 2011:  Due to the rain and the forecast for more of the same into the evening hours, the Toledo Speedway racing card for tonight has been cancelled. 

With the economic conditions and the price of fuel, and the forecast of more rain later in the day, track officials made the decision to cancel at 1 p.m. today.

The Buckeye 305 Sprint Cars, the ARCA Street Stocks, Figure 8's and 4 Cylinders, along with a road course race, were scheduled to compete.

The Road course race will now move to the Friday, June 24 race card. 

 

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Flat Rock, Michigan—June 11, 2011:  Just when you thought the coast was clear—it returns!  As the green flag was about to drop on the first event of the Lakeshore Utility Trailer Kids Night at Flat Rock Speedway, a sudden downpour drenched the crowd and stopped the action.  But, after a 45 minute delay, racing resumed and the entire show was completed.

 

 

 

 

 

A good crowd of families and children watched an action-packed night of racing Saturday.  Each child 14 and under was admitted free, and received a free hot dog, chips and a drink, courtesy of Sherwood Foods, the Dr. Pepper/Snapple Group and Seyfert’s Snacks.  The Thunderbird Kart Club staged a pair of exhibition races prior to the start of the racing program.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 13, 2011) - It’s the race that’s described by race fans as a “can’t miss race, you have to see it in person” and on and on.  It’s the All American Coach “Fastest Short Track Show in the World,” starring the Town Money Saver MSA Winged Super Modifieds and the winged Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper Super Sprints (AVBBSS)!  Created by Toledo track management, the event has become one of the top open-wheel pavement races in the country.  Time trials have taken on a name of its own, as the 2 groups vie for supremacy---who has the fastest race car on the planet!  The date is this Friday, June 17; the current entry lists are at the bottom of this release.

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TOLEDO SPEEDWAY-FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 2011

ALL AMERICAN COACH “FASTEST SHORT TRACK SHOW IN THE WORLD”

*TOWN MONEY SAVER MSA SUPER MODIFIEDS

*AUTO VALUE/BUMPER TO BUMPER SUPER SPRINTS

 

Pits:  1 p.m.

Practice:  3 p.m.

Front gates:  3 p.m.

Time trials:  5

Racing:  7:30 p.m.

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(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - June 14, 2011) - 2-time defending champion Mike Root, 2010 Flat Rock champ Paul Pelletier and 3-time Flat Rock king Eric Lee lead the list of early entries for race number 1 of the ARCA Allegiant Air Glass City Gold Cup Series, set for Saturday, June 25 at the ¼ mile paved oval at Flat Rock Speedway.  The 100 lap event for the Moran Chevrolet Late Models is expected to draw 25-30 cars from Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and Canada, with $2000 awaiting the winner. 

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Toledo, Ohio--June 16, 2011:  Tonight's Placer's Car Club Cruise-In car show at Toledo Speedway has been cancelled due to the weather and the threat of more rain this evening.

The club has decided to re-schedule the car show for next Thursday, June 23.  The show runs from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and the normal schedule calls for the shows to be held on the first and third Thursdays of each month. 

 

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 17, 2011) - The blend of speed and power was once again evident and the large crowd loved every minute right from the start of time trials at Toledo Speedway's All American Coach Fastest Short Track Show in the World Friday night. Charlie Schultz, pulling double duty, set fast time for both classes and electrified the crowd with an astounding lap of 12:389 in Dick Myer's Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper Super Sprint (AVBBSS) machine, setting the new mark at Toledo.  Bobby Dawson scored the victory in the MSA Super Modified portion of the night, while hometown driver Jimmy McCune was victorious in the AVBBSS Sprint Car main.  All American Coach owner Tom McGuire and his family presented the trophies in victory lane ceremonies.

 

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(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - June 18, 2011) - A perfect evening of weather greeted the large crowd that ventured to Flat Rock Speedway Saturday night for the Parts Galore School Bus Figure 8 races.  Jeremy Vanderhoof steered his way through some incredible intersection traffic  to win the 50 lap Figure 8 division feature, the duo of Tom O’Leary IV and Joe Whisman snaked their way around the Figure 8 track to win the Figure 8 Train race, and old pro Ray Gaddis notched the School Bus Figure 8 finale’.  Brad Turner took top honors in the Jeff’s Collision 4 Cylinder feature race.

 

 

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TOLEDO SPEEDWAY-FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 2011

QUALITE SPORTS LIGHTING NIGHT-Valvoline Instant Oil Change Summer Racing Series event!

ARCA ACME Dismantling Sportsman, R & M Street Stocks, Jeff’s Collision 4 Cylinders, and the Road Course Race! 

Pits:  3:30 p.m.  Practice:  5 p.m.  Front gates:  5 p.m.  Time trials:  6:15  Racing:  7:30 p.m. 

Pits:  $20 ARCA Member, $30 non-member

FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY-SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 2011

ARCA ALLEGIANT GOLD CUP LATE MODEL SERIES-100 LAPS!

Moran Chevrolet Late Models-100 laps, plus Parts Galore Figure  8’s and DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stocks

Pits:  1:30 p.m.  Front Gate and Ticket office:  3 p.m.  Practice:  3  Time trials:  5  Racing:  7 p.m. 

Pits:  $20 member, $30 non-member and all Late Model crew members/drivers

Grandstand:  $18 adult, children 6-12 are $3, under 6 are free 

 

**Open practice Wednesday, June 22 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.  Pits open at 4.  Pit passes for practice session are $15 each.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 22, 2011) - Race fans will witness the second “Road Course” race in the history of Toledo Speedway Friday evening, June 24.  The event utilizes parts of the ½ mile, ¼ mile and pit road, making for a fun and entertaining event.  Friday night’s event is part of the Valvoline Instant Oil Change Summer Racing Series being held at the speedway.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 22, 2011) - 1996 Indy 500 winning car owner Ron Hemelgarn and the local Super Fitness locations will sponsor the annual USAC Sprint and Midget double-header at Toledo Speedway Friday, July 1.  The two USAC divisions have a long and storied history of competition at the Glass City oval, dating back to the late 1960’s.

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Flat Rock, Michigan--June 22, 2011:  Yep, we're doing the same thing as you--watching radar!  As of 2:45 p.m. today, Flat rock Speedway's open practice session is still a go.  Pits open at 4, practice 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.  You can check the website should weather conditions change and we'll try to keep you posted!

Royce Cornett, Dan Ford Jr. and Joe Hawes filed entries today for Saturday's Allegiant 100 lap ARCA Glass City Gold Cup Late Model event.  Cornett and Hawes are former Flat Rock Late Model champions, while Ford is a 5-time Street Stock titlist.   

 

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(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - June 23, 2011) - Flat Rock Speedway hosted a practice session Wednesday evening in preparation for Saturday’s ARCA Allegiant Gold Cup 100 lap Late Model race.  Despite a pair of rain delays, practice was held after drying the track. 

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It is 2:05 p.m. at Toledo Speedway and we are planning to go ahead with tonight’s race program. 

Racers—you know the deal.  Pits open at 3:30 p.m.

As you all know, the weather issues have been very unstable this season.  Again, we suggest you call before you travel in case the rains visit us again.  You may check the website at www.toledospeedway.com or call the track at 419-727-1100.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 24, 2011) - The rains disappeared, the track dried and Toledo Speedway was able to complete its Qualite Sports Lighting Night of racing Friday.  Landon Schuster, Ron Allen, Michael Marlow and Tom O’Leary IV captured victories.  Bill Smith and Nick Page of Qualite presented the trophies in victory lane ceremonies. 

 

The track also hosted its annual Fan Club Night.  The Michigan Auto Racing Fan Club presented Sportsman driver Kenny McKay Jr. with a helmet bag, while the Dayton Auto Racing Fan Club and its president, Rick Monroe, presented shirts to the feature winners. The race was number 4 of the 10 race Valvoline Instant Oil Change Summer Racing Series being held at the speedway this summer.

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(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - June 25, 2011) - Carleton, MI driver Dennis Strickland edged out a hard-charging Eric Lee to win the ARCA Allegiant Late Model Gold Cup 100 lap feature race Saturday night at Flat Rock Speedway.  The win was Strickland’s third of the 2011 season at Flat Rock and his first-ever 100 lap win at the ¼ mile paved oval.  The night was filled with great racing as each of the 4 feature races saw 2 car battles all the way to the checkered flag

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(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - June 27, 2011) - Flat Rock Speedway is preparing for a 2-race Independence Day celebration over the next 2 Saturday nights, beginning with the July 2 show, featuring the return of the Buckeye 305 Winged Sprint Cars.  The track will have its traditional fireworks display, the Budweiser KABOOOM Night, featuring the biggest fireworks show in track history the following Saturday, July 9.

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Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways are seeking prizes to give away to our race fans for the annual Christmas in July promotion, set for Friday, July 15 at Toledo and Saturday, July 16 at Flat Rock.

 

A list of the prizes will be inserted into the souvenir program and several public address announcements of the prize sponsors will be made the night of each event.  We ask that the gifts be of at least $20 in value. There will be two seperate drawings, one for adults and one for kids. 

 

Call the track offices at 734-782-2480 (Flat Rock) or 419-727-1100 (Toledo) to donate a prize today!  Santa Claus, our fans and track management thanks you!

 
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Pat Gyori sent an email to Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway regarding the recently-deployed unit from Fraser, Michigan that was sent to Afghanistan.  Pat simply said that his son-in-law, who is part of the group, mentioned in their letters to home that one of the things that many of the members missed was going to the races at the 2 tracks with their families.

Mr. Gyori asked if there was something the tracks could do to recognize these men and women.  And, as you can see in the photos, the drivers at Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways proudly displayed their support of these individuals who allow us to enjoy the freedoms we have here in the United States.

To all of our troops, THANK YOU on behalf of the drivers, crew members, fans and officials…as the banner says..THANK YOU, THANK  YOU, THANK YOU! 

 

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The Toledo Gold Cup race is Friday, July 8.  Please help us promote you, your sponsors and Late Model racing by entering the Gold Cup events prior to race day.  We need your help by entering early.  Thank you to those of you who have already sent in their entries!   The entry lists will be posted on the track websites and inserted into the souvenir program…. We will begin enforcing the late entry fee with this race.  The entry form may be downloaded from the website; it is located under forms. If you have any questions, please call Scott at 419-727-1100 (Toledo office). Thank you,  Ron DragerScott Schultz NOTE TO SPORTSMAN, FIGURE 8, STREET STOCK, 4 CYLINDERS:  We will be listing your name and sponsors for upcoming races this season.  They will be listed on the website and be part of the souvenir program on a particular night.  We will contact you at the tracks in July! ...

(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - July 1, 2011) - Flat Rock Speedway’s biggest Late Model race of the season, the Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150, now has a presenting sponsor. Maumee, Ohio-based CGS Imaging will support the 150 lap event, one of the top pavement Late Model races in the Midwest. The race will be titled the Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150 presented by CGS Imaging.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 30, 2011) - The ARCA Allegiant Glass City Gold Cup Late Model Series moves to Toledo Speedway Friday night, July 8 for round number 2 of the 5 race series.  Race #1 winner Dennis Strickland will be gunning to duplicate his victory at Flat Rock Speedway June 25.  The 100 lap event for the ARCA Late Models is expected to draw cars from Michigan, Ohio and Indiana, with $2000 awaiting the winner. 

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Toledo, OH……..Darren Hagen of Riverside, Calif. extended his streak of Mopar USAC National Midget success in 2011 with Friday night’s 50-lap Hemelgarn Racing/Super Fitness “Jerry Nemire Appreciation Night” feature victory at the Toledo Speedway. He trailed Bobby East for five laps, then took the lead in his Liberty Village/McGladrey & Pullen Beast/Esslinger Ford and led the remaining 45 laps for the win over Kyle Larson, Bryan Clauson, Tanner Swanson and Mario Clouser. 

 

Bobby East of Brownsburg, Ind., winner of USAC’s last two pavement Silver Crown races this year, won Friday night’s 30-lap AMSOIL USAC Pavement Sprint race on Hemelgarn Racing/ Super Fitness Jerry Nemire Appreciation Night at Toledo Speedway. He beat fast qualifier Tanner Swanson by less than a tenth of a second in his Klatt Motorsports Classic Car Sales/East Enterprises Beast/Chevy, leading the final 19 laps after passing early leader Brian Gerster on the bottom of turn one. Chris Windom took third ahead of Bobby Santos III and Gerster. Santos, East and Swanson exited the race separated by two points in their battle for the Pavement Sprint title.

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(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - July 1, 2011) - A sweltering, hot and sunny day turned into a race to beat the weather Saturday night at Flat Rock Speedway. With temperatures in the high 90’s and storms all around the track, the rain finally hit the speedway with 11 laps completed in the 250 lap Enduro race. After a delay of over 90 minutes, the race resumed and was completed.

Prior to the Enduro event, Ryan Myers whittled down a big lead and made the winning pass entering turn 4 to win the 30 lap Buckeye 305 Sprint Car main. Jeff Maran took the Enduro flag, while Mike Berschback notched the Jeff’s Collision 4 Cylinder feature. Steve Matusiewicz won the wild and entertaining Boat Figure 8 race.

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TOLEDO SPEEDWAY-FRIDAY, JULY 8, 2011

ARCA ALLEGIANT GLASS CITY GOLD CUP LATE MODEL SERIES-100 LAP FEATURE

Plus ARCA R & M Recycling Street Stocks and Jeff’s Collision 4 Cylinders 

Pits:  2:30 p.m.

Front gate and ticket office:  4:30 p.m.

Practice:  4:30 p.m.          Time trials:  6:15              Racing:  7:30 p.m. 

 FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY-SATURDAY, JULY 9, 2011

BUDWEISER KABOOOOOOM NIGHT—NIGHT ENDS WITH BIGGEST FIREWORKS SHOW IN TRACK HISTORY! 

ARCA Moran Chevrolet Late Models, Parts Galore Figure 8’s, DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stocks 

Pits:  2 p.m.

Front Gate and Ticket office:  3:30 p.m.

Practice:  3:30             Time trials:  5              Racing:  7 p.m. 

Grandstand:  $12 adult, children 6-12 are $3, under 6 are free 

Pits:  $20 member, $30 non-member

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - July 6, 2011) - The ARCA Allegiant Glass City Gold Cup Late Model Series moves to Toledo Speedway Friday night, July 8 for round number 2 of the 5 race series.  Angola, IN resident Scott Hantz has filed his entry this morning for the 100 lap event at the rocket-fast Glass City ½ mile paved oval for the first of 4 Super Late Model events on the 2011 schedule.

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TOLEDO,OH:  (7-6-11):  The Toledo-area Valvoline Instant Oil Change Centers Summer Racing Series presented by Cumulus Radio is preparing for a 4-consecutive race stretch at Toledo Speedway.  To kick off the four Friday night events, the 9-area centers have announced “Funday-Sunday”, set for Sunday, July 10. 

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