Toledo Speedway

Toledo, Ohio:  2:10 p.m.  Rain showers have moved into the Toledo area at 1:40 p.m. and it continues to rain at this time at Toledo Speedway.

A decision will be made at 3 p.m. regarding tonight's Friday night weekly racing season opener.

 

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Toledo, Ohio:  The decision has been made to make the attempt to race tonight at Toledo Speedway as of 3 p.m.  It appears that the rain has moved south of the track.

The pit area will open as scheduled at 3:30 p.m.  Should the weather begin to threaten again, please call the track at 419-727-1100 or check the website for updates.

Time trials are at 6:15 and racing begins at 7:30 p.m.

 

 

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 4, 2012) - Despite an early afternoon rain, Toledo Speedway held out, the rain drifted away and the first Friday night race of the season was held.    Ron Allen, Greg Studt, Michael Marlow and 16 year old Kyle Huston posted victories and visited the Sun Drop Winner’s Circle.  The new lighting system was superb, adding to the new grandstand construction at the 1/2 mile paved oval. 

The 35 lap ARCA ACME Dismantling Sportsman feature saw a complete restart when several cars got together in turn 3.  Dave Arnold Jr. motored into the lead at the green when the race got started.  A quick yellow saw the new double-file restart procedure in place and put Howard Kelley Jr. side by side with Dave.  The duo ran door to door for 3 tours until Kelley nosed into the lead.  Ron Allen followed Howard and the battle was on.  The duo used all the asphalt until Allen dove to the bottom on lap 15 to take the lead and pull away to grab the victory.  Jim Froling made a late charge to take second, Kelley Jr. third, Arnold Jr. fourth and Kyle DeLisle fifth, followed by Mike Young, Norm Lewallen, Kenny McKay Jr., Jeff King and Greg Stilwell.  Allen set quick time for the 19 car field at 17:299.  Heat winners were Arnold Jr. and Dave Frantz.

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(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - May 5, 2012) - Race fans were treated to a night full of action and thrills as Flat Rock Speedway kicked off the 2012 racing season.  Paul Pelletier, Robbie Loving, Clyde McKee and Rick Bennett captured feature wins. 

The moon was full and that usually signals a strange and wild night at the race track!  Opening night was not kind to the defending Flat Rock champions.  Figure 8 king Jeremy Vanderhoof grenaded an engine in hot laps, went home, put in a new one and did make it back for the race program.  Eric Lee, the Late Model champ, had his day go south with just 2 laps to go in the feature while leading, and 2011 Street Stock champ Tim Moore encountered engine trouble after his heat race and did not compete in the main event.

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TOLEDO SPEEDWAY--THURSDAY, MAY 10
PLACER'S CAR CLUB CLASSIC CAR SHOW
6 P.M. TO 8 P.M.
1ST, 2ND AND 3RD THURSDAYS OF EACH MONTH!!!
TOLEDO SPEEDWAY-FRIDAY, MAY 11, 2012
BURGER KING SCOUT NIGHT!
3:30	Pits open
5 p.m.	Practice begins and front gate opens
6:15	Time Trials
7 p.m.	Driver's meeting
7:30 p.m.	SP heats
	SS, F8 heats (in that order)
	Racer's Reunion introductions
	F8 feature--20 laps
	SP feature--35 laps
	SS feature--20 laps
Scouts in uniform are free, leader in uniform or with ID card also admitted FREE
Front gate: Adults-$12; children 6-12 are $3, under 6-FREE
*Must be minimum 14 years of age; both parents required to sign minor's release.
Pit passes;  $20 member, $30 non-member.  Drivers must be ARCA members.
FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY--SATURDAY, MAY 12, 2012
PARTS GALORE AUTOGRAPH NIGHT/50TH ANNIVERSARY
CELEBRATION OF FIGURE 8 RACING AT FLAT ROCK!
2 p.m.	Pits open
3 p.m.	Practice; front gate opens
4:45	Time trials
6:15	On-track autograph session
7 p.m.	Racer's Reunion introductions; racing to follow
ORDER OF EVENTS
SS A Main heats
LM heats
SS B Main heats
LM last-chance (if necessary)
F8 heats
LM feature--50 laps
Figure 8 feature--50 laps
SS A Main--25 laps
SS B Main--15 laps
Front gate:  $15 adults, 6-12 are $3, under 6-FREE
Age limit minimum of 14, minors must have release signed by both parents at the track
Pit passes:  $20 ARCA member, $30 non-member.  Drivers must be ARCA members.

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May 8, 2012 

To:  ARCA Late Model Teams 

Re:  Spartan Speedway schedule-ARCA Allegiant Gold Cup event Date:

Sunday, May 27, 2012 

Pits:  Noon

Practice:  2:30

Time trials:  4:30

Racing:  6 p.m.

 All pit passes are $30 each.

 *No engines may be started until 1 p.m.

*Pad parking assignments will be handled by Spartan staff 

Tires must be purchased from ARCA and be in ARCA scanner system.  You may purchase tires in advance at the ARCA office or at Flat Rock Speedway.  Left sides:  Hoosier 3035; Right sides:  Hoosier 3045.   We will have tires at Spartan also for purchase. 

A reminder, all drivers must be ARCA members.  Contact Scott at 419-727-1100 if you have questions on this matter. 

ARCA Late Model rules prevail, which includes Alliance body measurements.  Questions—call. 

Head/neck restraint system is also mandatory.

 *It is very important that you send in your paid entry for this event and any of the Gold Cup events you are running.  We need to help Spartan, Flat Rock and Toledo promote these races with your names, and, for parking issues. 

 An entry blank may be downloaded from the website; It is located under forms, for those of you who have not entered.  Get your entries in as soon as possible!!!!!      

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Flat Rock, Michigan—May 8, 2012:  In the year 1961, John Marcum sanctioned and promoted races across the Midwest.  Joan Simmons was the promoter at Flat Rock Speedway.  Joan had mentioned to Marcum about a race called a Figure 8.  Marcum, in Indiana to promote one of his many oval track races, saw the race that day.  The two icons of the industry put things together, Marcum became the promoter at Flat Rock that next year, and, in 1962, Figure 8 racing at Flat Rock Speedway was born. 

And from that day on, Figure 8 racing became a mainstay at Flat Rock Speedway.  The track will officially celebrate 50 years of Figure 8 racing this Saturday, May 12 as Parts Galore presents Autograph Night and the celebration of 50 years of Figure 8’s at “The Rock”.  A 50 lap feature for the Parts Galore-sponsored Figure 8 cars will be contested on the Figure 8 course to highlight this historic event. (Bob Studt, #54, with Denny Pace, #67 in 1974)

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Defending Late Model champion, Eric Lee, almost had the win Saturday, after missing his heat fixing a broken steering shaft. “We had a fast car tonight. They kept telling me on the radio that I was pulling away for second place so I was just taking it easy trying to save the tires. With about 10 laps to go the right front tire started going flat, the whole front end started bottoming out so all I could do was limp it home to the finish,” said the driver of the Action Drywall Service, Arrow Uniform Rental, D&E Landscaping, Lee Motorsports Auto Sales, Whitney's Collision, Powertran Transformers, Applied Roofing, Z Corporation #5. ...

(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 11, 2012) - Sunshine and clear skies greeted the fans Friday evening at Toledo Speedway for the Burger King Scout Night.  Scouts were admitted free as guests of the track and the Greater Toledo Burger King Restaurants provided sponsorship for the show.  David Chandler, President and Chief Operating Officer of Bennett Management and the Burger King franchises, presented trophies to the feature winners in the Sun Drop Winner’s Circle.  The track also paid honor to nearly two dozen former racers during the Racer’s Reunion ceremonies. 

 

The 20 lap ARCA Parts Galore Figure 8 feature saw plenty of intersection action throughout the event.  Jerry Lee led the first 10 circuits until Robbie Loving zipped by on the next lap to take control on his way to the victory.  Lee held on for second, Dennis Whisman was third, Gary Cronenwett fourth and Greg Studt fifth, followed by Dan Apperson, Sam Hall, Scott Apperson, Archie Padgett, Nick Bradley and Ian Jezylo.  Heat race wins went to Cronenwett and Scott Apperson.

 

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Flat Rock Speedway:1:40 p.m. Saturday, May 12:  Flat Rock Speedway is getting ready to open the pit area for tonight's show!  The rain has stayed north and west of the track and all systems are go.

Come on out and join us for the Parts Galore 50th Anniversary Celebration of Figure 8 racing at "The Rock".  A large group of former Figure 8 drivers and other former racers will be introduced to the crowd, including the very first Figure 8 champ, Dick "Little Richard" Simmons.

It's also Autograph Night!  Fans can walk onto the track and meet the drivers!  Pits open at 2, practice at 3, time trials at 4:45, on-track autograph session at 6:15, followed by the Racer's Reunion introductions and then racing, which will be highlighted by a big 50 lap Figure 8 feature!  The Late Models and Street Stocks are also in action tonight.

See you tonight at Flat Rock!

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(FLAT ROCK, MI - May 12, 2012) - Flat Rock Speedway and sponsor Parts Galore welcomed back dozens of former drivers for the Racer’s Reunion and to celebrate 50 years of Figure 8 racing at the track.  The rain stayed to the north of the speedway, allowing for the Autograph Night, reunion and the race card to be completed with no weather issues.

Among the Figure 8 drivers on hand were Flat Rock’s 3 all-time Figure 8 feature win leaders-Bob Studt, Dick “Little Richard” Simmons and Chuck Hall.  Studt and Hall, who both still live in the area, are at the track each week, while Simmons, who made the trip from Florida, was the very first Figure 8 king at Flat Rock in 1962 and was the star of the early days of Figure 8 racing.

The crowd was treated to another great night of action at “The Rock”, with Robbie Loving taking the victory in the exciting 50 lap ARCA Parts Galore Figure 8 headliner.  Paul Pelletier made it 2 in a row in the Moran Chevrolet Late Models, while Landon Schuster, teamed with veteran car owner Bill Meade this season, grabbed the ARCA DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stock feature.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 14, 2012) - Sunday's Menards 200 presented by Federated Car Care at Toledo Speedway will feature one of NASCAR's top rising young drivers in a special ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards appearance.

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TOLEDO SPEEDWAY--THURSDAY, MAY 17
PLACER'S CAR CLUB CLASSIC CAR SHOW
6 P.M. TO 8 P.M.
1ST, 2ND AND 3RD THURSDAYS OF EACH MONTH!!!
TOLEDO SPEEDWAY-NO FRIDAY NIGHT RACING THIS WEEK!
SATURDAY/SUNDAY-MAY 19/20
MENARDS 200 presented by FEDERATED CAR CARE
ARCA RACING SERIES presented by MENARDS Stock Cars
Saturday, May 19
7:30 a.m.	Pits open
11:15 a.m.	Practice begins and front gate opens
2:15	ARCA Truck Series qualifying, followed by ARCA Racing Series qualifying
5 p.m.	Grogans Towne 50 lap feature-ARCA Truck Series
6 p.m.	Garage closes
Sunday, May 20
10 a.m.	Pit area opens; front gates open
Noon	On-track autograph session
1 p.m.	Pre-race ceremonies begin
2 p.m.	Menards 200 presented by Federated Car Care
*Reserved seating available for Sunday:  Call 419-727-1100 today!
Front gate:  Saturday:  Adults-$12, children 6-12 are $3, under 6-FREE
Front gate: Adults-$25; children 6-12 are $3, under 6-FREE
*Buy your ticket for Sunday from the track, get Saturday ticket for FREE.
*Must be minimum 14 years of age; both parents required to sign minor's release.
Pit passes;  $30 member for weekend, $80 Sunday or $100 for both days-non-member.
ARCA FAN FEST IN TRACK PARKING LOT SATURDAY AND SUNDAY!!!
FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY--SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2012
UAW LOCAL 3000 SCOUT NIGHT
Scouts in uniform free, leaders in uniform or w/ID card are Free!
Buckeye 305 Sprint Cars, plus Figure 8's and Street Stocks
2 p.m.	Pits open
3:30	Practice; front gate opens
5 p.m.	Time trials
7 p.m.	Racing
ORDER OF EVENTS
Sprint Car heats--10 laps
SS heats--8 laps
Figure 8 heats-- 8 laps
Sprint Car feature--30 laps
SS A Main--25 laps
SS B Main--15 laps
Figure 8 feature--20 laps
Front gate:  $12 adults, 6-12 are $3, under 6-FREE
Age limit minimum of 14, minors must have release signed by both parents at the track
Pit passes:  $20 ARCA member, $30 non-member.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 14, 2012) - Toledo Speedway and several Wendy’s restaurant locations in the Toledo area have teamed up for Toledo Speedway Day this Tuesday, May 15 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.  A total of 7 Wendy’s stores will have race cars on display and drivers will be available for photos and autographs.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 15, 2012) - ARCA’s Allegiant Late Model Gold Cup Series for the outlaw-style bodied cars is preparing to branch out just a bit for the very first time since the beginning of the Series in the mid-1990’s.  Sunday, May 27 Spartan Speedway in Mason, MI, just minutes from the state capitol of Lansing, will host the Series for a 100 lap shoot-out on the ¼ mile paved oval.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 15, 2012) - Any organization that has lasted and succeeded for 60 years has a place it calls home, a place where humble beginnings and a vision for the future paved the way for the decades to come. For the Automobile Racing Club of America, that place is Toledo, Ohio.

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Dave Tanner, driver of the #22 Street Stock, at Flat Rock Speedway visited Eyler Elementary for career day.  Tanner and crew member Steve Walters passed out schedules, kids coupons and suckers to the kids.  They had about 60 kids from 3 different groups attend. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 16, 2012) - Frank Kimmel, driver of the No. 44 Ansell/Menards Toyota, will greet ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards fans at two Menards stores near Toledo Speedway to drop the green flag on his Menards 200 presented by Federated Car Care weekend.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 16, 2012) - Several ARCA Racing Series drivers will practice their skills in go-karts and go wheel-to-wheel with local area children Friday, prior to the Menards 200 presented by Federated Car Care at Toledo Speedway.

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(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - May 16, 2012) - Flat Rock Speedway will award a prize package for the WDIV-Local 4 TV Fantasy Giveaway that is featured on the television station’s website, ClickOnDetroit.com for the week beginning Monday, May 21.

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(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - May 16, 2012) - Flat Rock Speedway will host the very first “Level Pebble Spectacular”, featuring ARCA Truck racing, a 250 lap Enduro race, a Monster Truck exhibition and FIREWORKS at the conclusion of the Saturday, May 26 show.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 16, 2012) - The SPEED broadcast of Sunday's Menards 200 presented by Federated Car Care will air at 5 p.m. ET Sunday, ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards and SPEED officials have announced.

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Paul Pelletier won the Super Late Model feature, duplicating what he did opening night. “I don’t know what to say. I want to thank my sponsors, Fraza Forklifts, Dusty's Collision, Exotic Automation, First Impressions Cement, ABC Plumbing, Berringer Law, Duane's Roadrunner's and all the fans and family, and my hard working crew. It’s good clean racing with these guys. We have another eight or nine of these races left here this year and hopefully more wins,” said Pelletier.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 17, 2012) - The home track of the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards, Toledo Speedway, will boast its new facelift for this weekend's Menards 200 presented by Federated Car Care - with significant help from series partners Ansell and Menards.

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(WESTLAND, Mich. - May 17, 2012) - Shelly Young, age 51, the wife of ARCA official wrecker driver Louie Young and mother of ARCA Flat Rock Speedway official Douglas Young, passed away Tuesday, May 15, after an illness.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 18, 2012) - Race fans love to go "Fast," and that's just what they can do tonight at the Toledo Speedway Bar and Grille as the track's only ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards weekend of 2012 begins.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 18, 2012) - ARCA Fan Fest will be back this weekend at Toledo Speedway, giving race fans of all ages the chance to enjoy numerous fun activities and interactive displays surrounding Saturday's Grogan's Towne 50 and Sunday's Menards 200 presented by Federated Car Care.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 18, 2012) - Joining the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards Saturday at Toledo Speedway will be the ARCA Truck Series, which will open its 14th season in the Grogan's Towne 50. ...

(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 19, 2012) - Grant Enfinger will enter the Menards 200 presented by Federated Car Care at Toledo Speedway this weekend having recently announced a partnership with Toledo-based Hylant Group, an insurance brokerage firm.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 19, 2012) - Off to a strong start in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards, Tom Hessert and his Ken Schrader Racing team return to Toledo Speedway second in the point standings for Sunday's Menards 200 presented by Federated Car Care.

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