TOLEDO SPEEDWAY THROWBACK THURSDAY

TOLEDO SPEEDWAY THROWBACK THURSDAY

The legendary Joe Ruttman is seen in the pit area (in the infield) at Toledo Speedway in 1970.  Ruttman’s brother, Troy, won the Indy 500 in 1952.  Joe was a very strong competitor in the Midwest for many years, and competed...
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THROWBACK THURSDAY!  March 3, 2016

THROWBACK THURSDAY! March 3, 2016

Sylvania, OH native Jerry Cook with another checkered flag at Toledo Speedway in the mid-1980's.  Following in the footsteps of his father, Harold, Jerry and his younger brother, Terry, became tough competitors.  Jerry took...
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YOUNG, VANDERHOOF, RINGGER TOLEDO CHAMPS; BUSES CRASH THEIR WAY TO CHECKERED FLAG!

YOUNG, VANDERHOOF, RINGGER TOLEDO CHAMPS; BUSES CRASH THEIR WAY TO CHECKERED FLAG!

Toledo, Ohio—August 28, 2015:  Mike Young, Jeremy Vanderhoof and Matt Ringger were crowned 2015 track champions in their respective classes Friday night as part of Toledo Speedway’s LKQ Pick Your Part “Night of Destruction”. ...
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TOLEDO SPEEDWAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

TOLEDO SPEEDWAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

TOLEDO SPEEDWAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Friday, August 14 MILLER LITE 100 presented by Grogan's Towne and Royal Truck-Trailer ARCA Royal Truck-Trailer Late Model Gold Cup Series and Main Event Late...
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TOLEDO’S FASTEST SHORT TRACK SHOW TRIES AGAIN SEPT. 11

TOLEDO’S FASTEST SHORT TRACK SHOW TRIES AGAIN SEPT. 11

Toledo, Ohio—August 19, 2015:  Toledo Speedway will try again as the re-scheduled All American Coach/Hemelgarn Racing/Super Fitness “Fastest Short Track Show in the World” starring the MSA Winged Super Modifieds and the...
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TOLEDO USAC SILVER CROWN RACE CANCELLED

TOLEDO USAC SILVER CROWN RACE CANCELLED

Toledo, Ohio—May 29, 2016: The Hemelgarn Racing/Super Fitness Rollie Beale Classic for the USAC Silver Crown Cars that was rained out April 30 at Toledo Speedway will not be made up in 2016. USAC officials and Toledo...
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Video: Lessard ready for another run at Toledo Speedway
ARCA accepting Student Applications for $10,000 UNOH Scholarship

ARCA accepting Student Applications for $10,000 UNOH Scholarship

TOLEDO, Ohio (Oct. 27, 2017) - The Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA) is currently accepting student applications for the University of Northwestern Ohio Scholarship Fund.   $10,000 in scholarship funding from the...
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TOLEDO SPEEDWAY RE-SCHEDULING INFORMATION

TOLEDO SPEEDWAY RE-SCHEDULING INFORMATION

EVENTS AND PROMOTIONS—AS OF JUNE 1, 2017 Several events and company outings were cancelled due to the May 28 rain-out. Here is the information regarding the re-scheduling: Ohio Figure 8 Championship for ARCA Victory Oil...
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SENNEKER LEADS GLASS CITY PRACTICE SESSION AT TOLEDO

SENNEKER LEADS GLASS CITY PRACTICE SESSION AT TOLEDO

(Toledo, OH—September 19, 2014): 2012 race winner Terry Senneker led an incredible field of 34 cars in a 2 hour practice session at Toledo Speedway Friday evening, prepping for Saturday’s Great Lakes Helicopter Glass City 200.

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TOLEDO SPEEDWAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

TOLEDO SPEEDWAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

TOLEDO SPEEDWAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS SATURDAY-SEPTEMBER 19, 2015 (final race of season!) 27th Running of the Great Lakes Helicopter Glass City 200 Presented by Holiday Inn Express, Hampton Inn...
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GREAT LAKES HELICOPTER RETURNS TO BACK TOLEDO GLASS CITY 200

GREAT LAKES HELICOPTER RETURNS TO BACK TOLEDO GLASS CITY 200

Toledo, Ohio—March 6, 2015:  Toledo Speedway’s signature event, the famed Glass City 200 Late Model invitational, will carry the Great Lakes Helicopter name again in 2015 as the title sponsor for the fifth consecutive...
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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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