Toledo Speedway 50th Anniversary: A Look Back at 1970

Toledo Speedway 50th Anniversary: A Look Back at 1970

1970-ANDERSON SCORES AGAIN AT TOLEDO

Young John Anderson continued his breakout season in the ARCA Late Model division by taking the 50-lap feature at Toledo Speedway over some of the best in the business.

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Attention Late Model Teams

Be sure to send in your entries for the next 2 Gold Cup races.  Late entry fee will be charged at the gate on race day if we have not received your entries.  The entry form is available by clicking here.

Friday, July 17:  Toledo Speedway-75 laps

Saturday, July 25:  Flat Rock Speedway-100 laps

THE RESCHEDULE DATE FOR THE JUNE 19 RAINOUT (75 LAP EVENT) AT TOLEDO WILL BE ANNOUNCED THIS WEEK.

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This Weekend at Toledo and Flat Rock Speedways
July 3rd and 4th Photo Galleries

July 3rd and 4th Photo Galleries

Photos from this weekend's USAC Show at Toledo Speedway and Enduro 250 at Flat Rock Speedway are available by clicking here.

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Maran Wins Great Flat Rock Enduro 250

FLAT ROCK, MI: (7-4-09): Jeff Maran took advantage of a blocked track at lap 209 after a sensational battle with Dave Arnold Jr. for over 100 laps and sped to victory and the $1000 payday in Saturday night's 250 lap Enduro race at Flat Rock Speedway. Eric Hoffman captured the MCR Dwarf Car feature, Brad Turner took the ARCA 4 Cylinder main and Steve Matusiewicz won the Figure 8 Boat race as the track celebrated the 4th of July holiday.

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Santos, East Victorious in Toledo USAC Runs

TOLEDO, OH: (7-3-09): Perfect weather conditions greeted a good crowd that gathered for the return of the USAC National Sprint and Midget tours to Toledo Speedway Friday evening. Ron Hemelgarn, the 1996 Indy 500 winning car owner and a local area businessman, spoke to the crowd in pre-race ceremonies. The race card was sponsored by Hemelgarn Racing and Super Fitness. Bobby Santos III and Bobby East picked up the feature wins. Jim Young, who set fast time in the very first race at Toledo 50 years ago in 1960, sang the national anthem and received a rousing ovation from the fans. Complete Results

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Kids Free for Racing and Fireworks at Flat Rock July 11

FLAT ROCK, MI: (6-30-09): Flat Rock Speedway officials have just announced that children up to age 14 will be admitted FREE for the Saturday, July 11 Triple 50's and Fireworks show. The ARCA Moran Chevrolet/Miller Lite Late Models, ARCA Figure 8's and ARCA Street Stocks will each stage 50 lap main events, with the Street Stock B Main race going 25 circuits. The night will conclude with the 29th annual Volcano Fireworks display. ...
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Diversity Displayed at Toledo Speedway this Weekend

TOLEDO, OH: (7-1-09): Toledo Speedway's presence as an entertainment complex in the Glass City is quite evident by the schedule of events slated for the upcoming 4th of July holiday weekend at the Benore Road facility. A classic car show, a Blues/Jazz concert, auto racing and the opening of the Toledo Speedway BMX Bicycle track are all part of the festivities planned for the holiday. ...
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Trackside Tidbits by Debi Domby

It has been six years since there have been over 40 super late models at Flat Rock Speedway, but 42 made their way to the track for the Stan Yee Memorial race, which was part of the Hantz Group (presented by Allegiant Air) Gold Cup series. For the last four years the Gold Cup races have been at held Toledo ... the last one run at Flat Rock was in 2005.

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Attention Flat Rock Speedway Street Stock Teams

Just a reminder the A Main has two (2) 50 lap races in a row and the B Main has two (2) 25 lap races:  July 11 and July 18.

The Street Stocks WILL NOT RUN HEAT RACES JULY 11. 

A full show is scheduled for July 18.

Questions:  419-727-1100 (Scott)

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Attention Flat Rock Speedway Figure 8 Teams

 

For the July 11 Triple 50's and Fireworks Night, the Figure 8's WILL NOT RUN HEAT RACES.

**It is very important that the Fireworks display goes off as early as possible.  There are always a huge number of kids at this show; we have also decided to allow kids in FREE July 11.

Thanks for working with us.

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USAC Entry List Now Posted

USAC Entry List Now Posted

An up-to-date entry list for the Friday, July 3, Hemelgarn Racing/Super Fitness Night featuring USAC Sprints and Midgets is availble by clicking here.

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Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150 Photo Gallery

Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150 Photo Gallery

A photo gallery featuring images from the Saturday, June 27, Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial Late Model 150 Race Weekend at Flat Rock Speedway is available by clicking here.

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USAC Returns to Toledo July 3; Hemelgarn, Super Fitness Back Event

USAC Returns to Toledo July 3; Hemelgarn, Super Fitness Back Event

TOLEDO, OH: (6-30-09): The entry lists for both the USAC National Sprint and Midget Series event at Toledo Speedway are taking shape as the Friday, July 3 race at Toledo Speedway nears. 1996 Indy 500 winning car owner, Ron Hemelgarn, and his Hemelgarn Racing Team will sponsor the race along with Super Fitness.

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Tickets Now on Sale at Toledo Speedway for Monster Jam July 24/25

TOLEDO, OH: (6-24-09): Tickets are now on sale at the track office for the Monster Jam Summer Heat shows at Toledo Speedway, set for Friday and Saturday, July 24-25. Both events have a 7:30 p.m. start time. ...
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Luberda Edges Lee in Stirring Duel; Wins Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150 at Flat Rock

FLAT ROCK, MI: (6-27-09): Mike Luberda was one of the first to arrive at Flat Rock Speedway Saturday afternoon. Luberda hurried through the gates and up to the edge of the speedway as track personnel started moving equipment in place for the 2nd Annual Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150, his memories going back to the one and only time he visited the track, back in the mid-1970's with his father, Mike Sr., for one of the Wednesday night Michigan Speedway Promoter's Association Late Model shows.

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Froling Returns to Championship Form at Toledo

TOLEDO, OH: (6-26-09): Defending champ Jim Froling avoided the "big one" and sailed to victory in the 50 lap ARCA Sportsman feature Friday evening at Toledo Speedway. Speedway Tire and Auto, 7-Up and the Destination Toledo Convention and Visitors Bureau sponsored the night of racing at the Glass City oval. Shaun Mills, representing Speedway Tire, presented the trophies in the Glass Bowl Lanes Winner's Circle. ...
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Late Model Pit Registration to Open at 1 p.m.

Due to the large pre-entry list for Saturday's Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150 at Flat Rock Speedway, the Late Model Pit Registration will now open at 1 p.m. instead of 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, at Flat Rock Speedway. The rest of the time schedule remains the same. ...
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Ann Yee Named Grand Marshal for Moran Chevrolet-Stan Yee Memorial

Ann Yee Named Grand Marshal for Moran Chevrolet-Stan Yee Memorial

FLAT ROCK, MI: (6-26-09): Ann Yee, widow of Stan Yee Sr., will serve as the Grand Marshal for the Moran Chevrolet-Stan Yee Memorial 150 Saturday evening at Flat Rock Speedway. A total of 41 Late Models have pre-entered for the 150 lap contest, the biggest race of the season at the track.

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Late Model 150 a Long-established Tradition at Flat Rock Speedway

Late Model 150 a Long-established Tradition at Flat Rock Speedway

Saturday's Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150 marks just the second year that Flat Rock Speedway's longest Late Model race of the season has been held in memory of Stan Yee, who found success as a car owner and builder for nearly five decades before passing away in 2008. However, the history of weekly Late Model Racing at Flat Rock Speedway dates back to 1962 and this weekend's Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150 marks the 14th consecutive season in which the track has contested a 150-lap Late Model feature.

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Stehouwer, Sensiba Ready for Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150; Entry List at 41 as of Friday

Stehouwer, Sensiba Ready for Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150; Entry List at 41 as of Friday

FLAT ROCK, MI: (6-26-09): Two additional entries from the west side of the state of Michigan have arrived for Saturday's 2nd Annual Moran Chevrolet-Stan Yee Memorial 150 to be held at Flat Rock Speedway. Dave Stehouwer and Dave Sensiba are both entered, and with the addition of local Chris Benson and AuGres, MI driver Mike Luberda, the list now stands at 41 cars as of Friday morning.

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Thursday, June 25, Placer's Club Classic Car Show at Toledo Speedway Cancelled

Due to threat of rain and possible storms, Placer's Car Club Classic Car Show is cancelled for Thursday, June 25, 2009. Next show is Thursday, July 2, at Toledo Speedway.

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Four-time Champ Kuhlman, Root Enter Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150: Entry List Jumps to 37

Four-time Champ Kuhlman, Root Enter Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150: Entry List Jumps to 37

FLAT ROCK, MI: (6-24-09): A total of 29 Late Models practiced at Flat Rock Speedway Wednesday evening in preparation for the prestigious Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150 Saturday night, June 27. The list now stands at 37 pre-entries, with the additions led by 4-time Flat Rock champ Dave Kuhlman. Grand Rapids-area hotshoe Mike Root has also filed his entry for the biggest race of the season at the ¼ mile paved oval.

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Toledo Speedway 50th Anniversary: A Look Back at 1990

Toledo Speedway 50th Anniversary: A Look Back at 1990

1990-VANDERLAAN WINS AGAIN IN ROUMELL SERIES

Bruce Vanderlaan again was dominating in taking the 100-lap 2nd leg of the Roumell 900 Series at Toledo Speedway.

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Strong Turnout at Wednesday Flat Rock Speedway Open Practice

Strong Turnout at Wednesday Flat Rock Speedway Open Practice

FLAT ROCK, Michigan (June 24, 2009)--A strong Late Model turnout preparing for this weekend's Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150 at Flat Rock Speedway drew entrants from throughout Michigan and Northwest Ohio, expanding the entry list for Saturday's event well beyond the 24-car starting field. ...
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Get Well Soon Ed Knakiewicz

Ed Knakiewicz, an active ARCA Official since 1964 and a familiar face at Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways, was hospitalized Wednesday and diagnosed with a blood clot in his leg. Knakiewicz, who with his wife Cathy manages the Toledo Speedway Ticket Office, is resting comfortably. Messages of cheer can be sent to Ed Knakiewicz/PO Box 5217, Toledo, OH 43611. ...
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Trackside Tidbits by Debi Domby

Two weeks to talk about in this article.

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Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway Event Schedules Posted

Race event schedules for Friday, June 26 (7-Up/Greater Toledo Conv./Visitors Bureau Night/Racing Fan Club Night) at Toledo Speedway and Saturday, June 27 (Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150: Hantz Group/Allegiant Air Late Model Special) at Flat Rock Speedway are now posted.

Toledo Speedway--Friday, June 26--Event Schedule Click Here

Flat Rock Speedway--Saturday, June 27--Event Schedule Click Here

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