Toledo Speedway

(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 31, 2011) - Toledo area business Earsmart, Inc. and The Toledo Blade have pledged their support to assist the Toledo Police Patrolmen’s Association and the Toledo Fire Department in promoting a pre-race ticket sale for the Sunday, September 11 Earsmart Stars and Stripes 100 presented by the Toledo Blade stock car race at Toledo Speedway.  The pre-sale will serve as a fundraiser, with 50% of the pre-race sale proceeds to be donated to the 2 groups. 

 

 

 

 

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FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY-SATURDAY, September 17, 2011

GRILLER’S SELECT BBQ SAUCE SCHOOL BUS FIGURE 8 RACE!

Plus Street Stocks, Jeff’s Collision 4 Cylinder Championship and 250 lap Enduro race.

 

 

Pits:  4 p.m.

Ticket office:  4 p.m.

Front gate opens:  4:30

Practice:  5 p.m.

Street Stock qualifying heats:  6:30

Racing:  7 p.m.

ALL Reserved seats:  $16 (now on sale—call 734-782-2480 today!)

ALL general admission and kids tickets go on sale at 4 p.m. on race day.

General Admission:  $15 adult, Kids 6-12: $3 Under 6: FREE

Pits:  $20 member, $30 non-member

TOLEDO SPEEDWAY—FAMILY FUN DAY!

RACING AND FLEA MARKETS ON THE SAME DAY!

·       Next race is Saturday, September 24!

·       Racer’s Flea Market and Public Flea Market in parking lot from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.  $20 per space.

·       Race time is 5 p.m.:  Road Course race, Michigan Legends Cars, wives and mechanics races and husband/wife Figure 8 Train race!

·       Just announced!  BCSN will tape this event!

 

Pits:  2:30 p.m. 

Practice:  3:30 

Front gate and ticket office:  3:30 

Racing:  5 p.m.

Adults: $12    Children 6-12 are $3, under 6 are FREE.

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

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(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - September 17, 2011) - A crisp, clear and cool night greeted a large crowd for the re-scheduled Griller’s Select BBQ Sauce School Bus Figure 8 races Saturday night at Flat Rock Speedway.  The event was delayed by a week due to rain.  The fans were treated to an action-packed night of entertainment.  Billy Earley topped the School Bus race, Dan Ford Jr. won the Street Stock main event, Jeff Metdpenningen scored the 250 lap Enduro win and Brad Turner sealed the 2011 Jeff’s Collision 4 Cylinder title with his win.  Each winner received a case of bbq sauce from Griller’s Select.

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Friday, October 14th

8:00 AM

5:00 PM

ARCA Fan Fest Set Up

11:00 AM

Press Conference, Speedway Bar and Grille

5:00 PM

6:30 PM

Kimmel Menards Show Car Appearance K100 Remote (Alexis Road)

5:00 PM

7:00 PM

ARCA Racing Series Registration and Rig Parking

7:00 PM

Aaron's NASCAR Party Speedway Bar & Grille - Nationwide Series Race from Charlotte

Saturday, October 15th

7:00 AM

ARCA Racing Series Officials Meeting

7:00 AM

ARCA Racing Series Registration Opens and Remaining Haulers Enter

7:30 AM

ARCA Racing Series Garage Opens

8:00 AM

USAC Registration and Garage Opens

10:30 AM

ARCA Racing Series Driver & Spotter Meeting and Draw for Qualifying

11:00 AM

Spectator Gates Open and Championship Weekend Fan Fest Opens

11:00 AM

11:20 AM

USAC Midget Practice

11:25 AM

11:55 AM

USAC Silver Crown Practice

12:00 N

12:45 PM

ARCA Racing Series Practice

12:50 PM

1:05 PM

USAC Midget Practice

1:00 PM

3:00 PM

94.5 WXKR Remote - ARCA Fan Fest

1:10 PM

1:35 PM

USAC Silver Crown Practice

1:40 PM

2:25 PM

ARCA Racing Series Final Practice

2:30 PM

2:50 PM

USAC Midget Qualifying

2:55 PM

3:20 PM

USAC Silver Crown Qualifying

3:15 PM

ARCA Racing Series Pre-Qualifying Tech In-Line Time

3:30 PM

Midget Heats (8 laps)

4:00 PM

Menards Pole Qualifying Presented by Ansell (All Positions / 2 laps)

POST QUALIFYING IMPOUND PROCEDURE IN PLACE

4:45 PM

USAC Midget Feature (25 laps)

5:15 PM

USAC Silver Crown Feature (150 laps)

6:00 PM

ARCA Racing Series Registration and Garage Closes

7:00 PM

Aaron's NASCAR Party Speedway Bar & Grille - Sprint Cup Series Race from Charlotte

Sunday, October 16th

9:30 AM

ARCA Racing Series Officials Meeting

10:00 AM

Ticket Sales and Spectator Gates Open/Fan Fest Opens

10:00 AM

ARCA Racing Series Garage and Registration Opens

10:15 AM

Chapel Service

10:45 AM

ARCA Racing Series Driver, Crew Chief and Spotter Meeting

11:00 AM

1:00 PM

K-100 Radio Remote ARCA Fan Fest

11:45 AM

All Cars Gridded On Frontstretch

11:55 AM

Bedford High School Marching Band Enters

12:00 N

1:00 PM

ARCA Racing Series Autograph Session

1:10 PM

Presentation of Past ARCA Champions - On Track

1:30 PM

Pre-Race Ceremonies Begin

1:35 PM

Driver Introductions

1:50 PM

Presentation of Colors

1:51 PM

Invocation

1:52 PM

Canadian Anthem

1:55 PM

US National Anthem

2:01 PM

Command to Start Engines

2:08 PM

Start of the Federated Car Care 200 (200 laps / 100 miles)

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - October 14, 2011) - Toledo Speedway, a half-mile motor racing facility operated by the Automobile Racing Club of America and owner/promoter Ron Drager, announced today plans for capital improvements that are scheduled for completion prior to the start of the 2012 racing season.

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Please join us in saying “THANK YOU” to those that have served in our military as we pay respect to the Armed Forces today on Veterans Day. 

This is the first of our monthly off-season bulletins.  It will be posted here on the webpages and emailed to our members who have provided email addresses.  If you would like to be added to that list, email your address to Sherry at smiller@arcaracing.com.  These bulletins will not be mailed. 

Please direct any calls to the Toledo office during the winter months; the Flat Rock office is closed.  The Toledo phone number is 419-727-1100.

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SOUTHGATE, MI—November 18, 2011:   Race teams, officials, family and friends met Friday evening for the annual Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways banquet, held at the elegant Crystal Gardens Banquet Center in Southgate, MI.  Each  track champion received their championship jackets as ARCA President Ron Drager led the toast to the champions.

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February 24, 2012:  Pit pad rental forms are now available for both Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways for the 2012 racing season. 

They may be downloaded from the track’s web pages.  Click on the forms button. Pad rental forms will NOT be mailed this season.  Forms must be downloaded from the website. 

Please fill out the form in full and return it with payment as noted. All pad rentals are due no later than April 20, 2012.  A $50 late fee will be added to any rentals paid after this date. 

If you have questions, please contact Scott at 419-727-1100. 

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(TOLEDO, Ohio – March 19, 2012) - Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways are proud to announce the return of the title sponsors of each of the track’s classes of cars for the 2012 season, which begins Saturday, April 28 at Flat Rock and Sunday afternoon, April 29 at Toledo.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - March 28, 2012) - Tuesday, ARCA president and CEO Ron Drager invited special guests and media attending the annual ARCA, Toledo Speedway, and Flat Rock Speedway press luncheon to see the opening progress on the new grandstands overlooking the half-mile Toledo oval.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - April 19, 2012) - Two members of the Toledo Speedway and Flat Rock Speedway community recently passed away unexpectedly.

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ARCA ALLEGIANT GLASS CITY GOLD CUP SERIES
7-UP 100, TOLEDO SPEEDWAY--APRIL 29, 2012
OFFICIAL PRE-ENTRY LIST
Car No.	Driver/Hometown		Sponsor
O	Chad Guinn/Monroe, MI		PB Fabrication
9	Mike Root/Grand Rapids, MI		Universal Graphic Solutions
10	Brian Nester/Hamilton, OH		Nester Motorsports
14	Steve Needles/St. Joseph, MI		TA Gentry Supply/Crown Motors/Weller Auto Parts/AllStar Performance
16	JR Roahrig/Plymouth, IN		Bob Blount Motorsports
16	Claude Plante Jr./Chesterfield, MI		DTS Drive Train Specialists/RJS Safety Equipment/Van's Tire
21	Steve Cronenwett Jr./Canton, MI		Giles Auto Body
23	Mike Young/Toledo, OH		PB Fabrication
26	Steve Peters/Dundee, MI		Dundee Auto Parts/Al Marks Signs/Innovative Fluids, LLC
33	Jake Francis/Leroy, OH		Francis Engineering
40	Nick Grodi/Oak Harbor, OH		Offshore Perfor. Ctr/TDC Co/Warpaint Graphics/Dick Crown/Interst. Batteries
40	Mike Luberda/AuGres, MI		Performance Engineering Race Engines
41	Brent Jack/Auburn, IN		Brent's Automotive
41	Andrew Morris/Madison, WI		Club LaMark/Backer Diversified
43	Todd Perkins/Toledo, OH		Jeff's Collision/Nauti Turtle Bar
53	Joe Hawes/Brownstown, MI		Joe Hawes Racing Dodge
71	Terry Bogusz/Shelby Twp, MI		Nicholas Gantner Foundation/The 550Fund.org/RJS Safety Equipment
90	Dennis Strickland/Carleton, MI		Trenton Forging/Strategy One/Mich WiFi.com/Complete Battery Source
	as of 4-20-12

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April 25, 2012:  After hearing your comments at both practice sessions this past Saturday and Sunday, the double-file re-start procedure has been adjusted.  Simply, lapped cars will fall to the back before racing goes back to green, and the first car a lap down will receive the “Lucky Dog”, putting them on the lead lap. 

 

This applies to all divisions, including Gold Cup.  The complete procedure follows:

 

Each class will now include double-file restarts. The following details the procedure.

Under caution, cars will remain in single file order. When the track is cleared to resume racing, drivers will be instructed as follows (by spotters in Late Models and Sportsman, by scanner/Raceceiver in Figure 8, Street Stock, 4 Cylinders):

1. When instructed by Tower/Spotter Stand/Flagstand Official, the first car a lap down will be given the “lucky dog” and will be instructed to progress forward at a safe speed until they have come around to the tail of the field, thereby getting their lap back.  Lapped cars will then be instructed to pull to the outside lane in the order they are running and drop to the back, single file behind the last lead-lap car.

2. When instructed by Tower/Spotter Stand/Flagstand Officials, after all lapped cars have lined up behind lead lap cars, the cars will then double up to prepare for the green flag restart. CARS 1^st, 3^rd, 5^th and odd numbered restart positions will be in the inside lane, and 2^nd, 4^th, 6^th and even numbered restart positions will be in the outside lane. LAP DOWN CARS will double up from the order they are in single file alternating inside/outside behind the lead lap cars.

 

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We’re watching the weather, just like you.  Based on the forecasts, and if they are correct, here’s what we can tell you as of 11 a.m. Friday morning, April 27.

 FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY 

We will make a decision no later than Noon Saturday, April 28 on the Season Opener. 

TOLEDO SPEEDWAY 

For Saturday’s schedule, the plan remains in place.  Regardless of the weather, we will park rigs, sell pit passes, tires and fuel and do tech inspection (both groups). 

IF we do not get on the track Saturday for practice, we will refund you $10 from your pit pass fee.   

Again, IF we do not get on the track, we will add a small amount of time to each practice session.  Start times for Sunday will remain the same: Pits:  9 a.m.Practice:11 a.m. 

Keep up to date on things at www.flatrockspeedway.com or www.toledospeedway.com., or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/toledoflatrock or follow us on Twitter @toledospeedway or @flatrockspeed. Sunday’s forecast is promising!  Sunny skies, mid 50’s……      

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TOLEDO SPEEDWAY--THURSDAY, MAY 3
PLACER'S CAR CLUB CLASSIC CAR SHOWS BEGIN!
6 P.M. TO 8 P.M.
1ST, 2ND AND 3RD THURSDAYS OF EACH MONTH!!!
TOLEDO SPEEDWAY-FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2012
Weekly Friday night racing begins!!
Friday, May 4
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
	4 Cylinder, F8, SS heats (in that order)
	SP feature--35 laps
	4 Cyl. Feature--20 laps
	F8 feature--20 laps
	SS feature--20 laps
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.
All drivers must be ARCA members
**OPEN PRACTICE AT FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY THIS WEDNESDAY, MAY 2
5 P.M. TO 9 P.M.; PITS OPEN AT 4 P.M.
PIT PASSES ARE $15 EACH
FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY OPENING DAY--SATURDAY, MAY 5, 2012
2 p.m.	Pit area/registration opens/tech barn opens
3:30 p.m.	Practice-LM, F8, SS and front gate opens
5 p.m.	Time trials
6:30 p.m.	Driver's meeting
7 p.m.	Racing
ORDER OF EVENTS
SS A Main heats
LM heats
SS B Main heats
LM last-chance (if necessary)
F8 heats
LM feature--50 laps
SS A Main--25 laps
SS B Main--15 laps
F8 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.
All drivers must be ARCA members.
SUNDAY, MAY 6 AT FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY
FLAT ROCK HISTORICAL SOCIETY FLEA MARKET
7 A.M. TO 4 P.M.
ADMISSION TO GROUNDS IS FREE!
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CALL 734-782-5220

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Flat Rock, Michigan—May 1, 2012:  Flat Rock Speedway will host an open practice session Wednesday, May 2 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.  The pit area opens at 4 p.m. 

Several dozen teams are expected to take part in the practice in anticipation of the 2012 Season Opener Saturday, May 5. I

In other news, the 250 lap Enduro race that was rained out last Saturday, April 28, has been rescheduled for Saturday, June 30.  The ARCA Moran Chevrolet Late Models, DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stocks and the MCR Dwarf Cars will be in action on that date, with the Enduro 250 slated to wrap up of the night of racing.  Racing will begin at 6:30 p.m. on this date only. 

This Saturday’s opener will feature the Late Models, Street Stocks and the Parts Galore Figure 8’s.  Race time is 7 p.m.   

Sunday, May 6 the track will host the Flat Rock Historical Society Flea Market from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Admission to the grounds is free.  For additional flea market information, please call 734-782-5220. 

Log onto www.flatrockspeedway.com for further information.  Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/toledoflatrock or follow us on Twitter @flatrockspeed.  

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 2, 2012) - Toledo Speedway and the Greater Toledo Burger King Restaurants have teamed up to offer fans a money-saving ticket offer for the Friday night, May 11 race card at the Glass City oval.

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North-bound I-75 from the Ohio line to LaPlaisance Road (exit 11) will go from 3 lanes down to 1 lane starting at 8 p.m. tonight, Friday, May 4 until Sunday, May 6 at 9 p.m.

Fans and race teams returning to Michigan from the Toledo Speedway races tonight or going to Flat Rock Speedway Saturday may want to take Telegraph Road north as an alternate route.

Expect road construction in just about any direction and location throughout the area all summer!

We'll try to keep you up to date as much as possible.

 

 

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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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(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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(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) - 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 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) - 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 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, Ohio - May 19, 2012) - Ohio drivers Chad Hackenbracht and Jared Marks will bookend the order for Menards Pole Qualifying presented by Ansell this afternoon in their home state.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 19, 2012) - Alex Bowman stole the top position in the final minute of the second practice for the Menards 200 presented by Federated Car Care, further establishing himself as an early favorite for Sunday at Toledo Speedway.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 19, 2012) - Alex Bowman showed his power at each of the two short tracks early in the 2012 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards season, and today, he appears to be a major contender on a small oval yet again.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 19, 2012) - With the Menards 200 presented by Federated Car Care just one day away, 38 cars will shoot for 35 starting spots over two practices and Menards Pole Qualifying presented by Ansell this afternoon at Toledo Speedway.

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(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 21, 2012) - Danny Jackson led 42 of 50 laps, including the final 18, to win Saturday's Grogan's Towne 50 at Toledo Speedway, the first race of the 2012 ARCA Truck Series season.

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