Rain Stops Flat Rock Action

FLAT ROCK , MI: (6-5-10):   Flat Rock Speedway fans got wet again Saturday evening, as rain set in just after 1 heat race was completed.  The Fasten Right Roofing Family Night fell victim to the elements, putting the end to racing for the third time already this season.

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Fair Jr. Sails to Toledo Gold Cup Win

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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Locals Run Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150 Entry List to 31

(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - June 23, 2010) - The entries of several local drivers have pushed Saturday's Flat Rock Speedway Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150 entry list to 31 cars.  The race is the third leg of five for the ARCA Allegiant Air Gold Cup Series contested between Flat Rock and its sister track, Toledo Speedway. ...
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Dave Arnold Jr. Claims First Win at Toledo

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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Placers Car Show at Toledo Speedway Cancelled

(TOLEDO, Ohio - July 15, 2010) - For the second straight week, the Thursday night Placers Car Club Classic Car Show at Toledo Speedway has been cancelled due to the extreme heat and the forecast for storms later in the day.

The car show will resume next Thursday, July 22, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.  A band will provide music during the show.

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Moore Bounces Back to Take Leppen Chiropractic 100 at Flat Rock

(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - July 17, 2010) - Tim Moore came back after crashing last week and scored the big win in the Leppen Chiropractic 100 for the ARCA DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stocks Saturday night at Flat Rock Speedway. James Rae captured the B Main and Greg Studt notched the Figure 8 win on Christmas in July Night, which featured Santa Claus and dozens of prizes that were given away to race fans. Dr. Cecilia Leppen and her children presented the trophies to the winners.

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Chad Finley Returns to Flat Rock for Allegiant Air Late Model Gold Cup Finale July 31

(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - July 26, 2010) - DeWitt, Mich. driver Chad Finley will make the trip to Flat Rock Speedway for the fifth and final leg of the ARCA Allegiant Air Late Model Gold Cup Series on Saturday, July 31. The Butch Giles Memorial 100 will decide the 2010 Gold Cup champion from the series of five events between Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways. The race has been named in honor of Butch Giles, a long-time sponsor and car owner at both tracks. Giles passed away just prior to the start of the 2010 season. 

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Strong Late Model Field Readies for Butch Giles Memorial 100 at Flat Rock

(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - July 28, 2010) - Entries continue to arrive for the Saturday, July 31 Butch Giles Memorial 100, the ARCA Allegiant Air Late Model Gold Cup Series finale to be held at Flat Rock Speedway. The event will decide the 2010 Gold Cup champion from the series of five events between Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways. The race has been named in honor of Butch Giles, a long-time sponsor and car owner at both tracks. Giles passed away prior to the start of the 2010 season. 

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Trackside Tidbits, by Debi Domby

Saturday, July 17 was the annual 100 lap feature for the Street Stock A division. Tim Moore won the biggest race of his 20-year racing career taking over the lead on lap 71, leading the remaining 30 laps. "I thought I was racing Chad (Guinn) for second. Dan (Ford) was way head of us, and thought he was the leader ... didn't know he was down laps. I want to thank my family and girlfriend. And my crew for helping get the car back together after the wreck last week. I want to thank my neighbor Kurt for buying my tires for tonight ... I wouldn't be here without him," said the driver of the Moore Lawn Care, Dow Engines #83, who did multiple doughnuts afterwards on the frontstretch. Tim has taken the points lead from Dan Ford Jr. ...
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Shirey Captures Buckeye Sprint Toledo Win

Shirey Captures Buckeye Sprint Toledo Win

TOLEDO, OH  (8-6-10)--  Kevin Shirey zipped to the win in the 30 lap Buckeye 305 Winged Sprint Car feature at Toledo Speedway Friday evening.  A good-sized crowd was on hand to also see Jim Froling, Corey McCaughey and Greg Studt visit the Sunny D Winner's Circle on a beautiful summer night. ...
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ARCA, Bus Races, Glass City 200 Tickets Now on Sale

(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 10, 2010) - Four special events on the Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway schedules are offering advance reserved seating as the 2010 season winds down. Both speedways will host events in September, while Toledo will also offer two additional races in October.

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Winners are Kingpins on Glass Bowl Lanes Night at Toledo

Winners are Kingpins on Glass Bowl Lanes Night at Toledo

TOLEDO, OH  (8-20-10) --  Toledo Speedway fans gathered on the race track for the Glass Bowl Lanes Autograph Night prior to the start of Friday's race card.  The teams provided treats, photos and souvenirs to the appreciative race fans in attendance.  Visiting the Sunny D Winner's Circle were Ron Allen, Robbie Loving, Cory McCaughey and the duo of Jeremy Fragassi/Jamie Bussard. ...
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USAC Silver Crown to Race at Toledo for First Time October 16; Rollie Beale 150 on Tap

(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 24, 2010) - For the first time in the history of both the United States Auto Club (USAC) and Toledo Speedway, the famed Silver Crown cars will appear on Saturday, October 16 at the half-mile paved oval. The "Rollie Beale 150" will honor Toledo's very own Rollie Beale, a past champion in USAC and a former director of the Sprint Car Series.

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Pelletier, Vanderhoof, Bunting, York Smooth at "The Rock"

Pelletier, Vanderhoof, Bunting, York Smooth at "The Rock"

(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - August 28, 2010) - One of the largest crowds of the season filed into Flat Rock Speedway for the UAW Local 3000 Kid's Night promotion Saturday evening at Flat Rock Speedway.  With perfect weather conditions and a week of seasonable weather, the track proved to be extremely fast for all 3 classes.  Paul Pelletier and Jeremy Vanderhoof held onto their point leads with their wins, while Josh Bunting scored his first-ever Flat Rock victory.  Veteran Lonnie York also joined the win parade Saturday night.

 

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ARCA Heads Home to Toledo; Northwest Ohio Ford Dealers 200 Coming September 11 and 12

ARCA Heads Home to Toledo; Northwest Ohio Ford Dealers 200 Coming September 11 and 12

(TOLEDO, Ohio - September 7, 2010) - The ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards returns to its home track next weekend, the half-mile Toledo Speedway in Toledo, Ohio. Just miles from the series' headquarters in Temperance, Mich. and located firmly in a hotbed of Ohio racing tradition, Toledo Speedway serves a reminder of the roots of the ARCA Racing Series. ...
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Hantz, Strickland, Rookie Grodi Among 1st Entrants for Glass City 200

(TOLEDO, Ohio - September 9, 2010) - Indiana speedster Scott Hantz, 3-time Toledo Speedway track champion Dennis Strickland and rookie Nick Grodi are the first  entries for the famed Great Lakes Helicopters Glass City 200 presented by Cherry Picked Auto Parts.  The Super Late Model invitational is set for Saturday, October 2.  The rain date is Sunday, October 3. ...
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Defending GC Champ Kuhlman, Gold Cup Champ Root Enter Glass City 200

Defending GC Champ Kuhlman, Gold Cup Champ Root Enter Glass City 200

(TOLEDO, Ohio - September 21, 2010) - It took 11 races for Dave Kuhlman to pick up his first Glass City 200 victory.  2-time ARCA Allegiant Air Gold Cup champ Mike Root is seeking not only his first Glass City win, but his first Toledo race also.  Both have filed their entries for the Great Lakes Helicopters Glass City 200 presented by Cherry Picked Auto Parts at Toledo Speedway.  The Super Late Model invitational is set for Saturday, October 2.  The rain date is Sunday, October 3. ...
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Toledo Season Tickets To Be Honored at USAC Silver Crown Addition/Event October 16

(TOLEDO, Ohio - September 22, 2010) - Toledo Speedway season ticket holders will be permitted to use their season tickets for the Rollie Beale 150 for the USAC Silver Crown Cars at the track Saturday afternoon, October 16.  The USAC Regional Midget Series will also be a part of the race card for the final event of the season at the Glass City oval. ...
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Lap Money Sponsors for Great Lakes Helicopters Glass City 200 on the Rise.....

(TOLEDO, Ohio - September 23, 2010) - The stakes are on the rise for the 22nd annual Great Lakes Helicopters Glass City 200 presented by Cherry Picked Auto Parts as Lap Money Sponsors are pouring in. At present, the list of lap money sponsor, at $10 per lap, includes........

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2011 Rule Changes: Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways

(TOLEDO, Ohio - November 12, 2010) - Please see the rule changes for ARCA competition at Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways for the 2010 season.

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ARCA, Flat Rock, Toledo Gifts Make Great Christmas Presents!

(TOLEDO, Ohio - December 2, 2010) - The annual Just in Time for the Holidays sale of ARCA, Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway gifts is underway!  For the racer or race fan in your life, choose from Flat Rock and Toledo 2011 season tickets, the $25 gift cards, a beautiful Flat Rock/Toledo leather/wool jacket, an ARCA hat, ARCA 50th Anniversary coffee-table style yearbook, and DVDs from any event at Flat Rock or Toledo from the 2010 season!

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Daytona 500 Party at Toledo Speedway Bar and Grille Scheduled for February 20

(TOLEDO, Ohio - January 7, 2011) - The Toledo Speedway Bar and Grille, located outside Turn 4 on the track grounds, will host a Daytona 500 party on Sunday, February 20.

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Remembering ARCA Late Model Driver Cliff Bailey

Remembering ARCA Late Model Driver Cliff Bailey

(TOLEDO, Ohio - February 7, 2011) - Former ARCA Late Model driver and car owner Clifford Bailey, age 76, passed away Friday, February 4. Cliff drove the No. 6 car for many years around the Southeastern Michigan/Northern Ohio tracks. His sons, Cliff and Jim, have also raced Late Models recently at Flat Rock. Cliff owned and operated a salvage yard for many years with his wife, Marie.

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Toledo Speedway and Valvoline Instant Oil Change Team Up Again for "Summer Racing Series" in 2011

(TOLEDO, Ohio - March 8, 2011) - Officials from ARCA, Toledo Speedway, and Valvoline Instant Oil Change announced today that Valvoline Instant Oil Change and the nine metropolitan Toledo Valvoline Instant Oil Change locations have renewed the "Summer Racing Series" sponsorship program for 2011.

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Flat Rock Floods Keep Crews Busy

Flat Rock Floods Keep Crews Busy

(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - March 21, 2011) - Recent rains in the area have Flat Rock Speedway currently under water. However, pumps are in place and running and the facility is expected to be dry within 24-48 hours.

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Parts Galore Backs F-8s; R&M Recycling Supports Street Stocks; Allegiant Air Returns for Gold Cup

(TOLEDO, Ohio - March 21, 2011) - Flat Rock Speedway has a new, but familiar neighbor down the street from the Telegraph Road facility.  And that neighbor is now the title sponsor of the wild, winged ARCA Figure 8 division at both Flat Rock and Toledo for the upcoming season.  Parts Galore, a u-pull-it auto and truck parts business, has agreed to back the "Motor City Madmen" for 2011.

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Toledo and Flat Rock Speedways to Offer Fund Raising Program

(TOLEDO, Ohio - March 21, 2011) - Toledo and Flat Rock Speedways are once again offering a ticket sales fundraiser opportunity for charitable and non-profit organizations.

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ARCA LATE MODEL RULES BULLETIN (4-14-11)

A sentence in the rear spoiler portion of the 2011 ARCA Late Model rules was inadvertantly left out of the 2011 rule book.  THIS IS NOT A CHANGE FROM LAST YEAR---it was simply left out.

 

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CHILLY FLAT ROCK OPENER HAS GREAT ACTION

CHILLY FLAT ROCK OPENER HAS GREAT ACTION

(Flat Rock, Michigan—April 30, 2011):  A cloudy, windy and very cool evening greeted race fans and teams for the 7 Up Season Opener Saturday at Flat Rock Speedway.  Dennis Strickland, Jerry Lee Jr., rookie Landon Schuster and Rich Abel started the 2011 season with victories. 

 

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Cool Night, Hot Racing At “The Rock”

Cool Night, Hot Racing At “The Rock”

(Flat Rock, Michigan - May 7, 2011) - With rain once again hitting many areas around Flat Rock Speedway, the weather somehow avoided the track and Saturday’s Action Painting/Fasten Right Roofing Night show was completed.  With a great effort by the race teams, the entire program was completed in just 2 hours and 15 minutes.  Tim Moore, Gary Camelet, Robbie Loving and Brad Turner visited victory lane.

 

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