Memo to All ARCA Sportsman Drivers
July 14, 2010
To: All ARCA Sportsman Drivers
Effective immediately, Holley carburetor part #080541-1 and Holley carburetor part #080541-2 are the only ARCA-approved carburetors used with the crate engines in the ARCA Sportsman series.
McCaughey Takes Toledo Factory Stock Special
TOLEDO, OH (7-16-2010): Santa Claus greeted race fans for the Lakeshore Utility Trailer/Velvet Ice Cream Christmas in July prize giveaway Friday night at Toledo Speedway. Cory McCaughey was the winner of the ARCA Factory Stock special event, while Jim Froling, Dennis Whisman and Perry Marlow were also feature winners that visited the Sunny D Winner’s Circle. Neal Ray and Donna Young from Velvet Ice Cream presented the trophies, while Santa Claus handed out dozens of prizes to the race fans.
...Butch Giles Memorial 100 Set for July 31 at Flat Rock; Allegiant Air Late Model Gold Cup Showdown
(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - July 20, 2010) - The fifth and final leg of the ARCA Allegiant Air Late Model Gold Cup Series is set for Saturday, July 31 at Flat Rock Speedway. The Butch Giles Memorial 100 will decide the 2010 Gold Cup champion from the series of five events between Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways.
...Kyle Busch Signing Autographs August 13 at Toledo; Will Not Race
(TOLEDO, Ohio - July 21, 2010) - NASCAR Sprint Cup Series star Kyle Busch will visit Toledo Speedway on Friday, August 13 to sign autographs and meet fans. Busch was previously scheduled to race in the CRA Late Model 100-lap event at the Glass City oval, but those plans have changed due to obligations with his Sprint Cup team.
...NASCAR's David Ragan Signing Autographs at Flat Rock August 14
(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - July 23, 2010) - NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver David Ragan will visit with race fans and sign autographs Saturday, August 14 at Flat Rock Speedway. Stoney Creek Auto Parts will serve as sponsor for the night of stock car racing on the quarter-mile paved oval and Figure 8 track.
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Allen Tunes Up for Flat Rock Late Model Showdown
(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - July 24, 2010) - Driving the Giles Auto Body No. 88, Ron Allen tuned up for next weekend's Butch Giles Memorial 100 with his win in the 50-lap ARCA Moran Chevrolet Late Model feature on All Sport Night at Flat Rock Speedway. Dan Ford Jr., Steve Chartrand, Greg Studt, and Levi Rouster all picked up feature wins. The track staff worked right up until practice to get rid of the water from Friday night's heavy storms, and just as the program ended, the rain returned Saturday evening.
...Flat Rock's Butch Giles Memorial 100 On Schedule
(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - July 31, 2010) - Despite inclement weather in the region surrounding Flat Rock Speedway, the track has not experienced any rain or severe weather as of 11 a.m. Eastern today. Tonight's Butch Giles Memorial 100 race program is on schedule and will proceed as scheduled until further notice.
As always, fans are encouraged to call Flat Rock Speedway at 734-782-2480 or visit www.flatrockspeedway.com for more information.
CRA Super Series Rolling into Toledo Friday
(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 10, 2010) - The CRA Super Series will make its first of two straight visits to the Buckeye State Friday in the Klotz Synthetic Lubricants 100 Presented by Spray Power at Toledo Speedway. Friday's event will be the 12th CRA Super Series event that has been contested on the fast half-mile ARCA-sanctioned track. NASCAR star and part-time CRA Super Series competitor Kyle Busch will be on hand for Friday's event, but he will not be able to race because of his commitments to his NASCAR Sprint Cup race team. Busch will sign autographs and give numerous lucky fans a ride around the track on a school bus.
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Froling, Whisman, Schuster, Turner the 2010 Toledo Champions
(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 27, 2010) - A great crowd Friday evening at Toledo Speedway witnessed the crowning of the 2010 track champs on All Sport Season Championship Night. Jim Froling, Dennis Whisman, Landon Schuster and Brad Turner took the titles in their respective divisions on perhaps the best Friday evening weather of the season.
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2010 Toledo-Flat Rock Awards Banquet Reservation Form Available Now
(TOLEDO, Ohio - September 3, 2010) - The annual ARCA Flat Rock-Toledo Championship Awards Banquet will be here before you know it so it's time to start thinking about ticket reservations. The Friday evening, November 5th gala event will be held at the Crystal Gardens in Southgate, Michigan. Doors open at 6:30 with dinner following at 7:30. Only 500 tickets are available and will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis. The 2010 Banquet Ticket Reservation form is now available on the ARCA Competitors website, and can be obtained by clicking here......
...Moran Chevrolet to Give 4 Tires to 20th Fastest Qualifier for Glass City 200
Allen, Fair Jr. Lead Practice Session Friday for Great Lakes Helicopters Glass City 200
Hantz Paces Glass City 200 Practice
(TOLEDO, Ohio - October 2, 2010) Scott Hantz set the pace during the final practice session for the 22nd Running of the Great Lakes Helicopters Glass City 200, presented by Cherry Picked Auto Parts this afternoon at Toledo Speedway.
Hantz, in the EMF #72, turned a fast lap of 14.866 s seconds, for an average speed of 121,082 mph. Hantz, the Pleasant Lake, IN veteran, has dominated in his appearances at Toledo, winning two of the three Gold Cup Late Model events at the high-banked half mile this summer.
...Rain Forces Glass City 200 to Sunday Afternoon
Bikers Raise Big Money for Kids at Toledo
Over 1,500 participants mounted up on nearly 1,000 motorcycles on Sunday, Nov. 7 to benefit the Harbor Behavioral Healthcare facilities in Toledo. Bikers brought forth toys for kids and cash donations totaling over $15,000 at the 21st annual event. Toledo Mayor Mike Bell and Lucas County Sheriff deputies on bikes led the procession, which departed from Toledo Speedway and traversed I-75, I-280 and downtown Toledo. In all, some 2,600 participants and spectators took part in the function, which ended its round trip at the Toledo Speedway Bar & Grill, where bikers enjoyed food provided by Gladieaux Catering and music provided by Josh Boyd. Event organizer Mike Wenzel of Toledo announced the Toy Run to benefit Harbor would again be held on the first Sunday of November in 2011 (the 6th) departing from Toledo Speedway, so mark your calendars now.
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Toledo's Glass City 200 Set for October 1; Weekly Support Classes to be Part of Event
(TOLEDO, Ohio - December 2, 2010) - The 23rd running of the Glass City 200 Super Late Model invitational will take place on Saturday, October 1, 2011 at Toledo Speedway. Track officials have also decided to return the track's weekly classes to be part of the prestigious event. The ARCA Sportsman, Figure 8 and Street Stock divisions will also compete at the Glass City oval on this date.
...Longtime ARCA Supporter Stadniczuk Passes
Tadek "Ted" P. Stadniczuk, 63, whose sons Tadek and Dave drive in ARCA-sanctioned weekly competition at Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways, died Wednesday Jan. 12 in St. Anne Mercy Hospital in Toledo. Tadek actively supported his sons' racing efforts in the ARCA Street Stock, Factory Stock and Enduro divisions at Flat Rock and Toledo; his brothers-in-law John Riddle and Ellis Shaw are officials for the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards; and his nephew Greg Riddle is a Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway official.
...Acme Dismantling to Back Toledo ARCA Sportsman Class
(TOLEDO, Ohio - February 9, 2011) - A Toledo-area business has pledged its support of Toledo Speedway's ARCA Sportsman class for the upcoming 2011 season. ACME Dismantling has stepped forward to back the half-mile class, which begins its season at the weekly Friday night race opener May 6.
...200-Plus Attend Racer's Reunion at Toledo
(TOLEDO, Ohio - March 15, 2011) - The eighth annual Racer's Reunion was held at the Toledo Speedway Bar & Grill Saturday March 11 from 12 noon to 5 p.m. A crowd of over 200 visited throughout the day and enjoyed the photo, video and memorabilia displays and the opportunity to visit with drivers, owners, mechanics and officials current and past.
...Flat Rock, Toledo Speedway Bulletin
(March 21, 2011) - This is the final of our winter bulletins. All bulletins are posted on the site...no direct mail. Flat Rock office will open April 14. Toledo phone number is 419-727-1100. Please share this bulletin with those who do not use the computer!
...VR-12/EASTER BUNNY 100 OPENS TOLEDO SEASON APRIL 23
(TOLEDO, Ohio - April 15, 2011): Toledo Speedway will open its 2011 racing season with a special event Saturday, April 23 with the VR-12/Easter Bunny 100. The Easter Bunny will make his grand appearance, kids 12 and under are free, and an Easter egg hunt and nickel/penny Goldrush will take place at 5:30 p.m. The JEG’S/CRA All Star Late Model tour presented by GM Performance Parts will compete in their first-ever event with a 100 lap feature, with the USA Modifieds also in action. Race time is 6 p.m.
...ARCA Talladega Winner Dillon, runner-up Kimmel gear up for Toledo round May 15; Tickets now on sale
(Toledo, Ohio –April 17, 2011): After a thrilling win at Talladega SuperSpeedway Saturday morning, winner Ty Dillon now sets his sights on the short track portion of the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards tour. The series pays a visit to Toledo Speedway, Saturday and Sunday, May 14-15 for the Menards 200 presented by Federated Car Care.
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Toledo Wins To Froling, Loving, McCaughey, Brazeau
(Toledo, Ohio - May 6, 2011) - Weekly Friday night racing withstood a threat from Mother Nature at Toledo Speedway, allowing the 7-Up/PNC Bank Opener to be completed. Jim Froling is ready to defend his 2010 title and showed it by winning the ARCA ACME Dismantling Sportsman portion of the event. Jeremy Vanderhoof captured the Parts Galore Figure 8 main, while Cory McCaughey sailed to victory in the R & M Recycling Street Stock feature. Matt Brazeau capped off the night with the victory in the Jeff’s Collision 4 Cylinder race.
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School Buses Highlight Toledo’s Burge Wrecking Night Of Destruction
(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 27, 2011) - AJ Padgett took the victory in the School Bus Figure 8 race as part of the Burge Wrecking “Night of Destruction” Friday evening at Toledo Speedway. An excellent crowd ventured to the track to begin their Memorial Day holiday weekend and was treated to a very entertaining and fun evening.
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SPONGE BOB, PRESIDENT OBAMA, JIM TRESSEL--GUESS WHO'S COMING TO TOLEDO SPEEDWAY?
(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 2, 2011) - "Are you ready kids?" Aye Aye, Captain! Well, if you haven't guessed it, SPONGE BOB will make his grand appearance Friday night, June 3 at Toledo Speedway! With assistance from the Buckeye Cable System, Sponge Bob Square Pants will greet race fans on Marco's Pizza Autograph Night. Track announcer Gary Lindahl was spotted chatting with Sponge Bob Thursday afternoon while sipping Pineapple Lemonade.
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RAIN CAN’T STOP FLAT ROCK ACTION
Flat Rock, Michigan—June 11, 2011: Just when you thought the coast was clear—it returns! As the green flag was about to drop on the first event of the Lakeshore Utility Trailer Kids Night at Flat Rock Speedway, a sudden downpour drenched the crowd and stopped the action. But, after a 45 minute delay, racing resumed and the entire show was completed.
A good crowd of families and children watched an action-packed night of racing Saturday. Each child 14 and under was admitted free, and received a free hot dog, chips and a drink, courtesy of Sherwood Foods, the Dr. Pepper/Snapple Group and Seyfert’s Snacks. The Thunderbird Kart Club staged a pair of exhibition races prior to the start of the racing program.
...Flat Rock/Toledo Speedway Time Schedule June 17, June 18, 2011
TOLEDO SPEEDWAY-FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 2011
ALL AMERICAN COACH “FASTEST SHORT TRACK SHOW IN THE WORLD”
*TOWN MONEY SAVER MSA SUPER MODIFIEDS
*AUTO VALUE/BUMPER TO BUMPER SUPER SPRINTS
Pits: 1 p.m.
Practice: 3 p.m.
Front gates: 3 p.m.
Time trials: 5
Racing: 7:30 p.m.
...FLAT ROCK and TOLEDO SPEEDWAY TIME SCHEDULES--May 10-11, 2013
TOLEDO SPEEDWAY
Friday, May 10: Hollywood Casino 100
See 2 divisions on the ½ mile Friday night!
Race #1 of the ARCA Glass City Gold Cup Late Model Series—100 lap feature event
Plus ARCA ACME Dismantling Sportsman and R & M Recycling X Cars
Pits: 1:30
Practice: 4
Front gates: 4
Time trials: 6
Racing: 7:30 p.m.
Pits: All Late Model team members are $30 each for Gold Cup events
Others: $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 $20; children 6-12: $3; Under 6 FREE with adult
FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY
Saturday, May 11: Level Pebble 100
ARCA Truck Series—100 lap feature event
Plus Parts Galore Figure 8’s and the DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stocks
Pits: Flat Rock teams: $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 $15; children 6-12: $3; Under 6 FREE with adult
Pit area: 1:30 p.m. for Truck teams; 2:30 for Flat Rock teams
Practice: 3:30
Front gates: 3:30 p.m. (Ticket sales begin at 4:30)
Time trials: 5:15 p.m.
Racing: 7 p.m.
Both Tracks: FREE parking on track grounds; all concession items are priced from .50 to $3.50. Beer is available ($4.50 each)
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.
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ENTRIES ARRIVING FOR HOLLYWOOD CASINO 100 TOLEDO LATE MODEL RACE
(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 7, 2013) - Defending Series champion Dakota Carlson of Cedar Springs, MI leads the list of early entries for Friday’s Hollywood Casino 100 for the ARCA Glass City Gold Cup Late Model event Friday night, May 10 at Toledo Speedway.
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CAN MSA SUPER MODS GET IN 9 SECOND BRACKET? $999 BONUS UP AT FLAT ROCK
(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - May 15, 2013) - In 2012, for the first time in 31 years, a Super Modified class competed at Flat Rock Speedway’s ¼ mile paved oval. The Midwest Super Modified Association (MSA) tour was led by Ravenna, Ohio’s Trent Stephens. Trent went out and sat fast time at 10:449 and grabbed the win in the 50 lap main event, which was highlighted by incredible speeds by the field. The group returns to Flat Rock Saturday night, May 25 with a little extra incentive to go fast!
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