Toledo Speedway

Toledo, Ohio—April 30, 2013:  Tonight’s practice session at Toledo Speedway is now complete, as the speedway and its race teams prepare for the first Friday night race of the new season this Friday, May 3.  The practice was originally scheduled for Sunday, but rain washed the day out.

Both the ½ mile paved oval and the ¼ mile oval got a workout Tuesday night.  Several ARCA ACME Dismantling Sportsman cars took laps, as well as a host of ARCA Late Models, preparing for their first race at Toledo May 10.  An ARCA Truck, Modifieds, ARCA Parts Galore Figure 8’s, ARCA 4 Cylinders and several of the new-division X Cars were at the track preparing for the 2013 season.

This Friday’s race card has the Sportsman, Figure 8’s, the ARCA 4 Cylinders and the R & M Recycling X Cars on the schedule.  The pit area will open at 3:30, practice begins at 5 p.m., time trials are set for 6:15 and racing gets the green flag at 7:30 p.m.  The spectator gates will open at 5.

The second Friday night show on May 10 will see the ARCA Glass City Gold Cup Late Models in town for the Hollywood Casino 100. Drivers from Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin and Canada are expected for race number 1 of the 6 race series, which will see 100 laps of green flag racing.  The ARCA Sportsman cars and the X Cars will also be in action.

Parking is free on the grounds of the track.  Toledo Speedway features the best concession prices and entertainment value in the Toledo area every Friday night throughout the summer.

Toledo Speedway is located on Benore Road at the I-75/Alexis Road exit (behind Meijer store).  The track phone number is 419-727-1100.  Log onto www.toledospeedway.com for further information, or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/toledoflatrock or follow us on Twitter @toledospeedway.

May 2, 2013:  The ARCA Late Model Glass City Gold Cup entry blanks have been mailed and are also posted on both the Flat Rock and Toledo web pages.  They are located under forms. 

*A reminder to Late Model teams—get your entries in so we can get your rig parked for the Friday, May 10 Hollywood Casino 100 at Toledo.

Pits will open at 1:30 next Friday, practice at 4, time trials at 6 and racing at 7:30 p.m.

The Figure 8 Train race entry blank and the information sheet for the Special Event race rules (Figure 8 Boat race, Flag Pole Race and the Figure 8 Travel Trailer race) are also posted on the web pages.

Toledo, Ohio—May 6, 2013:  It must be getting closer to summer!  The Placer’s Car Club Classic Car Cruisin’ shows at Toledo Speedway are ready to start!  This year’s shows will be held on Tuesday nights on the first, second and third Tuesdays of each month through September at Toledo Speedway.

The day change is an attempt to avoid conflicts with other traditional car shows.  Tuesday is the day of choice and tomorrow, May 7 the speedway welcomes back the car owners, their families and the public to Toledo Speedway to check out the cars from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

This year’ shows will be held in the track paved parking lot area directly off Benore Road.  The Speedway Bar and Grille bar and kitchen will be in full operation during the car shows throughout the entire season.

Think sunshine and warm temperatures and we’ll see you at the car shows!

(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - May 10, 2013) - The ARCA Truck Series is kicking off its 15th season of competition this Saturday, May 11 at Flat Rock Speedway in Flat Rock, Michigan with a 100-lap feature event.

And a name familiar to stock car fans across the world will be a part of the festivities. Bobby Dale Earnhardt, grandson of Dale Earnhardt, Sr., will be making his ARCA Truck Series debut.

It's game on tonight at Toledo Speedway and full-ahead with the Hollywood Casino 100 for the ARCA Outlaw Late Models. The pits are loaded with quality cars and the gates are wide open. Come on out!

(TOLEDO, Ohio) - It doesn't matter much which type of car he gets in, Angola, Indiana's Scott Hantz will sooner or later find his way to Victory Lane.

Tonight Placer's Car Club Car Show tonight has been cancelled for tonight due to the repaving of Benore Road.  The next Car Show will be next Tuesday.  

(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 16, 2013) - The days are growing closer….closer to School Bus Figure 8 races at both Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways!  Toledo’s Burge Wrecking “Night of Destruction tears up the track Friday night, May 24, while the Parts Galore School Bus Figure 8 race at Flat Rock hits the speedway Saturday, June 15.

Four- time SLM champion (2004, 2008, 2009, 2011) Eric Lee’s second win of the season is a milestone for him. With the two wins this season it gives him 20 wins, tying him with his father Steve and Dick Barker for ninth on the Career Flat Rock Late Model win list. Rick Knowles with 22 wins is the next one on the list for Eric to pass. “What a great way to start out the season with 2 wins. We had a good run tonight the car was turning good and stayed consistent the entire race hopefully we can keep this momentum going.  I have to thank my crew and sponsors: Action Drywall, Lee Motorsports, Arrow Uniform, D&E Landscaping and Powertran Transformers.”

(Toledo, Ohio - June 7, 2013) - A very cool and cloudy day arrived Friday at Toledo Speedway, but a fair crowd made the trip to the Glass City oval for the Glass Bowl Lanes Kids Night.  Kyle DeLisle, Tommy O’Leary and Morgan Baird captured the feature wins and visited the Sun Drop Winner’s Circle.  The track also hosted Racing Fan Club (MARFC) Night, with both the Michigan Auto Racing Fan Club and Dayton Auto Racing Fan Club represented.  Driver Rich Frantz was presented the MARFC duffel bag.

A large group of kids to age 14 were admitted free and received a free hot dog, chips and a drink, courtesy of Sherwood Foods, Jim’s Butcher Shop of Flat Rock, the Dr. Pepper/Snapple Group, Herr’s Potato Chips and Schwebel’s Baking Company.

(FLAT ROCK, MI - June 18, 2013) - A total of 20 entries have been received to date for the Joy Fair Memorial 100, sponsored by Diamond Racing Products for this Saturday, June 22 at Flat Rock Speedway.  Defending race winner Harold Fair Jr. (no relation to Joy) leads the list of early entries for the prestigious race, which is expected to draw 25-30 of the top outlaw Late Model drivers from the Tri-state area and Canada.  The race is part of the ARCA Glass City Gold Cup Late Model Series.

Toledo Speedway's race card for tonight has been cancelled due to the rain. Thundershowers have arrived at the track, forcing any chance to race.

Teamsters Union tickets dated for June 28 will be honored next Friday night, July 5.  

The 60 lap Figure 8 and Street Stock features still have lap money available at just $5 per lap!  Public address announcements on race night are included!  Deadline to be on the program stuffer sheet is Friday morning, July 5 at 10 a.m.  Call 419-727-1100 today!

DIAMOND RACING PRODUCTS JOY FAIR MEMORIAL 100 LAP MONEY

ARCA GLASS CITY GOLD CUP LATE MODEL SERIES

FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY—JULY 6, 2013

LAP MONEY--$5 PER LAP

8 laps              Edgar and Alex Brown

2 laps              Michigan Auto Racing Fan Club

2 laps              WBVS Photos

5 laps              Performance Images Photography

5 laps              Bob’s Car Wash

5 laps              AC/DC Deer Processing-Flat Rock

4 laps              FG Fencing-Wyandotte, MI  313-433-0420

4 laps              Wayne County Sportsman Club

1 lap                Wicked Celebrations Hearse Limousine Service-Toledo

20 laps           North Star Ranch, Inc.-Howell, MI

5 laps              Rand Thompson

2 laps              Mike and Patty Sheldon

2 laps              In Memory of William Gillelan (Mike and Patty)

Lap 44            $10—in Memory of Harry M. Sheldon (Mike and Patty)

10 laps           Driven Women Auxiliary of Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways

4 laps              Paul and Iris Anton

5 laps              Bill Lackey

15 laps           Rich and Judi Fidh

A& M TRANSMISSIONS FIGURE 8-60 LAP FEATURE! LAP MONEY--$5 PER LAP

Lap 30            $20 bonus--WBVS Photos (Bill Barnhart)

5 laps:              Driven Women Auxiliary of Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways

5 laps             Performance Images Photography

CORRIGAN RACE FUELS STREET STOCK 60 LAP FEATURE!  LAP MONEY--$5 PER LAP

Lap 30            $20 bonus--WBVS Photos (Bill Barnhart)

5 laps              Driven Women Auxiliary of Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways

5 laps              Playoffs Sports Bar and Grill

5 laps              In Memory of Abigail Lynn Young   

Roberts Security-Monroe

Sterling Printing and Graphics-Sterling Heights

Glass Unlimited-Westland

First Care Ambulance-Toledo

Jack Bush and Sons-New Boston

Carleton Farm Supply-Carleton

American Sanitation-Newport

(TOLEDO, Ohio - July 5, 2013) - Howard Kelley Jr., Tommy O’Leary and Archie Padgett took feature race wins Friday night at Toledo Speedway on Teamsters Union Night.  All military, police, fire and EMT personnel were admitted free as guests of the speedway. 

It was smooth sailing for the first 33 laps of the 35 lap ARCA ACME Dismantling Sportsman event, as Greg Stilwell led the first 5 laps until Jim Froling motored by for the lead.  Howard Kelley Jr. reeled in Jim as the laps wore down and with 2 to go, the fireworks began.  A turn 2 incident bunched the field, putting Kelley on the outside and Froling on the inside lane.  Froling spun coming out of turn 2, bringing out another yellow.  Jim took responsibility, moving Ron Allen up to second spot.  On the restart, another multi-car wreck in turn 2 brought out the red flag, as Norm Lewallen and Mike Young sustained heavy damage to their machines.  The inside cement blocks had to be put back in place, causing a delay in the action.  Chad Stilwell also retired as part of the wreck. Kelley was able to pull away on the final restart and held on for the victory, his second in a row.  Allen was second, Kyle DeLisle Jr. third, Froling came back to grab fourth and Greg Stilwell fifth, followed by Andy Harding, Kent McCloskey, Kenny McKay Jr., Amber Slagle and Dan Grigsby.  Froling won the 4 car dash, with heat wins to JJ Haley and McKay Jr.  Fast qualifier was Allen with a lap of 17:276.

Tonight's Placer's Car Club Classic Car show at Toledo Speedway has been cancelled.  The impending forecast and a not too promising radar screen prompted the cancellation.

The board meeting for the group, however is still on for tonight at 8 p.m. at the Speedway Bar and Grille.

The next car show is set for Tuesday, July 16 at the track from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.  

TOLEDO SPEEDWAY

Tuesday, July 16:  Placer’s Car Club Classic Car Cruisin’

1st, 2^nd and 3^rd Tuesdays of each month!

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.  FREE admission!

SATURDAY, JULY 20  (NO FRIDAY NIGHT RACING THIS WEEK)

MIDWEST MONSTER TRUCK SHOW

PRESENTED BY A & D AUTO PARTS!

See 2-time WORLD CHAMP AVENGER, plus Nitemare, Wrecking Crew, Razin’ Kane, Ice Cream Man and Lady Luck!

Plus Freestyle Motorcycle Exhibition, RC car racing!

*Rain date is Sunday, July 21

All seating is General Admission; First-come, first serve

Tickets now on sale at track or by calling 419-727-1100!  Most major credit cards accepted for phone orders:  Pre-sale ends at 5 p.m. Friday, July 19:  Ticket sales resume Saturday, race day—available only at track box office, beginning at 5:30 p.m

Adults-$18 in advance, $20 day of show

Children 6-12 are $5 each, under 6 are free

Front gates:  5:30

FREE Pit Party for ticket purchasers:  5:30

Show time:  7:30 p.m.

FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY—Saturday, July 20

CHRISTMAS IN JULY PRIZE GIVEAWAY WITH SANTA CLAUS!

ARCA ACME Dismantling Sportsman-50 laps, plus Parts Galore Figure 8’s, 4 Cylinders, Michigan Legends and Figure 8 Train race!

Pits

$20 ARCA member, $30 non-member.  Minimum age for pits is 12, with minor’s release signed by both parents at registration (must be with minor).

Grandstands

Adults:  $12

Children 6-12 are $3, under 6-free

Pit gate: 2:30 p.m.

Front gates:  3:30 p.m.

Practice:  3:30 p.m.

Time trials:  5:30

Racing:  7 p.m.

Both Tracks:  FREE parking on track grounds; all concession items are priced from .50 to $3.50.  Beer is available ($4-4.50)

Flat Rock Speedway is located on Telegraph Road, just 5 minutes from I-75 or I-275.  The track phone number is 734-782-2480.  Log onto www.flatrockspeedway.com for further information, or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/toledoflatrock or follow us on Twitter @flatrockspeed.

Toledo Speedway is located on Benore Road at the I-75/Alexis Road exit (behind Meijer store).  The track phone number is 419-727-1100.  Log onto www.toledospeedway.com for further information, or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/toledoflatrock or follow us on Twitter @toledospeedway.

(FLAT ROCK, MI - July 24, 2013) - Current ARCA Glass City Gold Cup Late Model Series point leader Brent Jack of Auburn, IN has added his name to the entry list for Saturday’s Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150 at Flat Rock Speedway.  As of Noon Wednesday, the entry list now stands at 39 cars, with a few more expected prior to the Saturday event.

Fellow Hoosier driver Scott Hantz is also now entered.  Scott finished second to winner Mike Root in the 2012 edition of the race at Flat Rock.  He also won the first Gold Cup race of 2013 at Toledo.  Flat Rock regulars Scott Pemberton, Derrick Sheppard, Paul Calo, Jim Bailey and Dan Trosen Jr., former Toledo track champ and Canadian resident Don St. Denis and16 year-old rookie Josh Spragg have also filed entries.

(FLAT ROCK, MI - July 25, 2013) - An incredible 43 cars are now entered for the 2013 edition of the Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150 at Flat Rock Speedway, set for Saturday, July 27. 

The 3rd rain shower proved to be the demise, as a heavy rain finally washed out the Moran Chevrolet-Stan Yee Memorial 150.

The 150 lap race will now be Saturday, August 10.

Saturday, August 10 is the date for the rescheduled Joy Fair Memorial-Stan Yee Memorial 150, sponsored by Moran Chevrolet and Diamond Racing Products.  The ARCA Glass City Gold Cup Late Model Series race will go 150 all-green flag laps for the biggest race of the season at the track.  The ARCA ACME Dismantling Sportsman division will make its second visit to Flat Rock and compete in a 50 lap feature, while the Parts Galore Figure 8 division will stage a 20 lap feature on the Figure 8 track.

(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - August 10, 2013) - Phil Bozell, making his first-ever start at Flat Rock Speedway, nosed by Harold Fair Jr. with 10 laps to go, setting up another incredible finish as 4 cars resembling a 4 car dash battled to the wire in the Joy Fair Memorial-Stan Yee Memorial 150, sponsored by Moran Chevrolet and Diamond Racing Products.  Bozell had enough to nip Terry
Senneker, Fair Jr. and Dennis Strickland to win the event, which saw the first 83 laps run without a yellow flag.

As was the case in the 2012 edition of this race, which saw Mike Root pass 2 cars on the high side in the closing laps, this story cannot properly describe this 150 lap classic.  It’s very simple—ask anyone that witnessed this race, which was leg number 5 of the Glass City Gold Cup Series.

Members of the Fair and Yee family presented the Gold Cups and trophy to Phil in the Sun Drop Winners Circle.  A large crowd turned out to fill the Joy Fair Grandstand and witnessed tremendous competition, as 42 cars were on hand for the prestigious race, which has become one of the “can’t miss” Late Model races in the area.

The Fair Memorial, which was originally scheduled for 100 laps, was rained out June 22 and again July 6.  The Yee Memorial fell victim to rain July 27, and with the 2013 schedule winding down, the 2 Memorial events were reset and combined into 1 race for Saturday, honoring Joy Fair and Stan Yee Sr.

(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 16, 2013) - Brent Jack scored the victory in the Miller Lite 100 for the ARCA Glass City Gold Cup/Main Event Late Model Series feature Friday night at Toledo Speedway.    Scott Hantz, by virtue of his second place run, captured the 2013 Gold Cup championship, while Dennis Whisman and Tommy O’Leary secured the track championships in their respective classes.  NASCAR Talladega 500 winner David Ragan greeted fans prior to the beginning of the race card.

The 100 lap Late Model contest with filled with attrition as just 9 cars finished the event.   Despite that number, a great battle up front for the lead kept things exciting for a better part of the race.  Harold Fair Jr. led the first 4 laps, until Jake Francis grabbed the top spot after a lap 5 restart.  Brent Jack had a fuel leak and that sent 6 cars sliding and spinning down the backchute.  Jack pitted and rejoined the field.  Jake sped away, but a lap 13 red stopped the action when Jeff Ganus had his car catch fire going down the backstretch.  Jeff would return to the race late in the event.  Scott Hantz, the fast qualifier at 15:008 for the 24 car field, took the point on lap 27 from Francis.  On lap 29, Fair darted down pit road with overheating woes.