CHAMPIONSHIP NIGHT #1 BEGINS FRIDAY AT TOLEDO

CHAMPIONSHIP NIGHT #1 BEGINS FRIDAY AT TOLEDO

(Toledo, OH—August 12, 2014):  Friday, August 15 is Championship Night for 3 classes at Toledo Speedway! 

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INSANE INFLATABLE 5K EVENT AT TOLEDO SPEEDWAY JUNE 10

INSANE INFLATABLE 5K EVENT AT TOLEDO SPEEDWAY JUNE 10

Toledo, Ohio—June 2, 2017: Over 1000 participants have already registered to take part in the wildly-popular Insane Inflatable 5k run Saturday, June 10 on the grounds of Toledo Speedway! The event will be staged by Town...
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MICHIGAN, OHIO FIGURE 8 CHAMPIONSHIPS SET

MICHIGAN, OHIO FIGURE 8 CHAMPIONSHIPS SET

December 1, 2016: It’s a war, all-out war—Michigan vs. Ohio State. Whatever your thoughts are regarding the outcome of last Saturday’s historic football game, next year’s game will once again serve as the showdown for...
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BANDOLERO OPEN HOUSE AT SPARTAN SATURDAY; PRE-SEASON BEGINS!

BANDOLERO OPEN HOUSE AT SPARTAN SATURDAY; PRE-SEASON BEGINS!

Flat Rock, MI—February 28, 2018: The pre-season begins full-speed this weekend when Flat Rock Speedway takes part in an open house for the Bandolero division at the Spartan, MI Speedway Saturday, March 3. Flat Rock will begin...
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Video: The champ returns...Theriault steps in for Purdy at MDM test
KODY SWANSON CAPTURES ROLLIE BEALE CLASSIC AT TOLEDO; WILL GO FOR HEMELGARN/SUPER FITNESS $25,000 TRIPLE CROWN BONUS

KODY SWANSON CAPTURES ROLLIE BEALE CLASSIC AT TOLEDO; WILL GO FOR HEMELGARN/SUPER FITNESS $25,000 TRIPLE CROWN BONUS

Toledo, Ohio—May 1, 2015:  Fast qualifier Kody Swanson edged out Jacob Wilson to win Friday night’s Rollie Beale Classic 100 lap main event for the USAC Silver Crown Series at Toledo Speedway.  With the victory, Kody is ready...
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TOLEDO SPEEDWAY THROWBACK THURSDAY

TOLEDO SPEEDWAY THROWBACK THURSDAY

The legendary Joe Ruttman is seen in the pit area (in the infield) at Toledo Speedway in 1970.  Ruttman’s brother, Troy, won the Indy 500 in 1952.  Joe was a very strong competitor in the Midwest for many years, and competed...
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THROWBACK THURSDAY!  March 3, 2016

THROWBACK THURSDAY! March 3, 2016

Sylvania, OH native Jerry Cook with another checkered flag at Toledo Speedway in the mid-1980's.  Following in the footsteps of his father, Harold, Jerry and his younger brother, Terry, became tough competitors.  Jerry took...
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YOUNG, VANDERHOOF, RINGGER TOLEDO CHAMPS; BUSES CRASH THEIR WAY TO CHECKERED FLAG!

YOUNG, VANDERHOOF, RINGGER TOLEDO CHAMPS; BUSES CRASH THEIR WAY TO CHECKERED FLAG!

Toledo, Ohio—August 28, 2015:  Mike Young, Jeremy Vanderhoof and Matt Ringger were crowned 2015 track champions in their respective classes Friday night as part of Toledo Speedway’s LKQ Pick Your Part “Night of Destruction”. ...
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TOLEDO SPEEDWAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

TOLEDO SPEEDWAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

TOLEDO SPEEDWAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Friday, August 14 MILLER LITE 100 presented by Grogan's Towne and Royal Truck-Trailer ARCA Royal Truck-Trailer Late Model Gold Cup Series and Main Event Late...
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TOLEDO’S FASTEST SHORT TRACK SHOW TRIES AGAIN SEPT. 11

TOLEDO’S FASTEST SHORT TRACK SHOW TRIES AGAIN SEPT. 11

Toledo, Ohio—August 19, 2015:  Toledo Speedway will try again as the re-scheduled All American Coach/Hemelgarn Racing/Super Fitness “Fastest Short Track Show in the World” starring the MSA Winged Super Modifieds and the...
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TOLEDO USAC SILVER CROWN RACE CANCELLED

TOLEDO USAC SILVER CROWN RACE CANCELLED

Toledo, Ohio—May 29, 2016: The Hemelgarn Racing/Super Fitness Rollie Beale Classic for the USAC Silver Crown Cars that was rained out April 30 at Toledo Speedway will not be made up in 2016. USAC officials and Toledo...
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Video: Lessard ready for another run at Toledo Speedway
ARCA accepting Student Applications for $10,000 UNOH Scholarship

ARCA accepting Student Applications for $10,000 UNOH Scholarship

TOLEDO, Ohio (Oct. 27, 2017) - The Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA) is currently accepting student applications for the University of Northwestern Ohio Scholarship Fund.   $10,000 in scholarship funding from the...
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TOLEDO SPEEDWAY RE-SCHEDULING INFORMATION

TOLEDO SPEEDWAY RE-SCHEDULING INFORMATION

EVENTS AND PROMOTIONS—AS OF JUNE 1, 2017 Several events and company outings were cancelled due to the May 28 rain-out. Here is the information regarding the re-scheduling: Ohio Figure 8 Championship for ARCA Victory Oil...
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SENNEKER LEADS GLASS CITY PRACTICE SESSION AT TOLEDO

SENNEKER LEADS GLASS CITY PRACTICE SESSION AT TOLEDO

(Toledo, OH—September 19, 2014): 2012 race winner Terry Senneker led an incredible field of 34 cars in a 2 hour practice session at Toledo Speedway Friday evening, prepping for Saturday’s Great Lakes Helicopter Glass City 200.

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TOLEDO SPEEDWAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

TOLEDO SPEEDWAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

TOLEDO SPEEDWAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS SATURDAY-SEPTEMBER 19, 2015 (final race of season!) 27th Running of the Great Lakes Helicopter Glass City 200 Presented by Holiday Inn Express, Hampton Inn...
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GREAT LAKES HELICOPTER RETURNS TO BACK TOLEDO GLASS CITY 200

GREAT LAKES HELICOPTER RETURNS TO BACK TOLEDO GLASS CITY 200

Toledo, Ohio—March 6, 2015:  Toledo Speedway’s signature event, the famed Glass City 200 Late Model invitational, will carry the Great Lakes Helicopter name again in 2015 as the title sponsor for the fifth consecutive...
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7-Up Twin 100's at Toledo Speedway to Air Live on 51 TV

7-Up Twin 100's at Toledo Speedway to Air Live on 51 TV

When some of the nation's top short track racers converge on Ohio's Toledo Speedway for the 7-Up Twin 100s event on April 11, fans worldwide will get a chance to experience all the high-speed, fender-banging action of the...
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Trackside Tidbits, the season ending edition

Trackside Tidbits, the season ending edition

Champions, I'm collecting comments from you and anyone else that wants to send me something on their 2016 season. Don't forget your sponsors. I'll publish it after the banquet. The banquet is Nov. 4, at Crystal Gardens in...
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SHIRLEY ALLEN

SHIRLEY ALLEN

Shirley Allen, whose late husband Archie Allen served in various capacities during a 23-year run as an ARCA Official at Flat Rock Speedway, and whose sons Gary Allen and Ron Allen have raced at Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways,...
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TOLEDO, FLAT ROCK FLIP NIGHTS FOR ONE WEEKEND IN AUGUST MINOR SCHEDULE CHANGES ALSO MADE

TOLEDO, FLAT ROCK FLIP NIGHTS FOR ONE WEEKEND IN AUGUST MINOR SCHEDULE CHANGES ALSO MADE

Toledo, Ohio—January 7, 2016:  Fans and race teams will notice the Friday-Saturday, August 12-13 race nights have been switched for Toledo and Flat Rock Speedways.  The one-time only trade will see Flat Rock host its weekly...
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THROWBACK THURSDAY—JANUARY 21, 2016

THROWBACK THURSDAY—JANUARY 21, 2016

One of the early pioneers of short track racing flies around Toledo in the early 1970’s…the driver? Johnny Benson Sr. of Grand Rapids, MI. Long known for his success on both dirt and asphalt, the elder Benson was a standout...
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Speed Sport My Favorite Track

Speed Sport My Favorite Track

Voting is now underway for Speed Sport New's My Favorite Track. Eldora Speedway has been voted the top track the last four years. Click the link below to vote for Toledo...
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HELBERG WINS KING OF THE WING THRILLER AT TOLEDO

HELBERG WINS KING OF THE WING THRILLER AT TOLEDO

(Toledo, Ohio—July 2, 2014): If Wednesday night’s King of the Wing Opener at Toledo Speedway is any indication, race fans are in for a night of incredible racing! JoJo Helberg battled Troy DeCaire to the wire to claim the first event of the Series, the Hemelgarn Racing/Super Fitness Rollie Beale Classic.

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SAVE $5 ON GLASS CITY 200 TICKETS!!!!

SAVE $5 ON GLASS CITY 200 TICKETS!!!!

Toledo, Ohio—September 13, 2016: Race fans can save $5 on advance ticket purchases for both general admission and reserved seating for the 28th Running of the Great Lakes Helicopter/Central Transport Glass City 200 Outlaw...
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FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO SPECIAL EVENT TICKETS ON SALE MARCH 12

FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO SPECIAL EVENT TICKETS ON SALE MARCH 12

TOLEDO, OH: (3-7-18):  Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway are moving forward with plans for the new racing season, and that includes taking ticket orders for a variety of special events at both tracks. Reserved seating, general...
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Snider planning debut with Cunningham in Menards 200; testing Toledo Friday

Snider planning debut with Cunningham in Menards 200; testing Toledo Friday

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (May 5, 2016) – Hard-charging late model racer Myatt Snider will be making his move up to the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards in the May 22 Menards 200 presented by Federated Car Care at Toledo Speedway. 

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