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Notice: Regarding Westfield Franklin Park Mall Show

 

TOLEDO, Ohio (3-23-09)--MOVE-IN TIME FOR THURSDAY NIGHT, MARCH 26 HAS CHANGED.  IT IS AT 9 P.M.  BE READY TO PUSH CARS IN AT 9 P.M.


Flat Rock/Toledo Speedway Bulletin (3-19-09)
FLAT ROCK/TOLEDO SPEEDWAY BULLETIN (3-19-09)

This is the last of our winter bulletins. Flat Rock office will open Monday, April 13. Toledo office is staffed daily. Scott will be staying at Toledo office until mid-June; Frank Bockstanz will be at Flat Rock daily when the track office opens.


Racer's Reunion a Success
TOLEDO, Ohio (March 18, 2009)--A large group of racers, former racers, race fans and track officials gathered at the Toledo Speedway Bar and Grill on Saturday for the Annual Racer's Reunion and Michigan Auto Racing Fan Club Meeting. Pictures of the event are posted in the arcaracing.com photo gallery, available by clicking here.

Condolences to Litogot Family & Friends

litogot.jpgBill Litogot Sr., who drove in ARCA sanctioned races at Mt. Clemens Race Track and Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways, passed away after a fall at his home Monday evening March 16. Litogot attended the Racer's Reunion Saturday at the Toledo Speedway Bar & Grill, along with his son Bill Litogot Jr., grandson Bill Litogot III and his great grandson. Bill Litogot Sr. was 86. Bill Litogot III is the 2006 ARCA 4-Cylinder division champion and currently competes in the ARCA Late Model division. Funeral services are private.


Flat Rock/Toledo Bowling Tournament Rolls

TOLEDO, OH:  The New Glass Bowl Lanes hosted the Flat Rock/Toledo Speedway bowling tournament Sunday afternoon.  The group of about 25 bowlers took part in the 9-Pin No Tap tournament being held at the Glass Bowl, which serves as the sponsor of Toledo's Winner's Circle.  Owner Ron Gorney also furnishes the tour bus for the track during the summer months.


Condolences to Friends & Relatives.......

Condolences go out to the friends and relatives of a pair of Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway ARCA racing families.


Kez Comes Home; Guest Speaker at Annual Toledo, Flat Rock Press Conference......
keselowskipc09.jpgTOLEDO OH (3-10-09) - Brad Keselowski returned to his roots Tuesday with a guest appearance at Toledo Speedway during the 2009 Toledo/Flat Rock Speedways annual press conference.

Racer's Reunion, Fan Club Meeting, Mall Shows Signal Start of Season

TOLEDO, OH: There's something about walking into Frenchtown Square Mall in Monroe and Westfield Franklin Park in Toledo at this time of year-and when you see the freshly-painted, sharp-looking race cars, you start to get anxious for racing season!


Reminders

Toledo Oh (3-3-09)--Reminder: Please submit your reservation form to Scott Schultz if you plan on participating in the mall shows. Entries are due ASAP.

There will be a bowling tournament on March 15; All are welcome. You must pre-register by calling 419-727-1100...


Featured Driver: Don Burkhart

don-burkhartforweb.jpgTOLEDO OH (3-2-09)--Several Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway drivers have been busy building racecars during the off season, including Don Burkhart, whose new car is pictured left. Send pictures of your race team's off season preparations to sschultz@arcaracing.com.

 


Special Event Tickets Now on Sale for 2009 Flat Rock, Toledo Events

TOLEDO, OH: (3-2-09): With the 2009 racing season right around the corner, Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways have rolled out their special event advance ticket sale programs. All pre-sale tickets are for reserved seating only. General admission tickets go on sale the day of each event when the box office opens.


Flat Rock, Toledo 4 Cylinder Rental Car Ready for 2009 Action

rentalcar.jpgTOLEDO, OH: (2-25-09): Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway management will once again have a 4 Cylinder race car rental program in place for the upcoming 2009 season.


2009 Flat Rock/Toledo Speedway Fuel and Tire Policy/Prices

RACING FUEL

SUNOCO Racing Fuel, distributed by Bazell Race Fuels, will supply the tracks with fuel. The cost continues to rise and fall, but it appears that the price will be lower in 2009. First deliveries of fuel will take place in mid-April; we'll announce the price at that time. Bazell has also agreed to once again contribute to the point fund at both tracks.


2009 Mall Show Participants (current 3-11-09)

FRENCHTOWN SQUARE MALL MONROE, MI MARCH 20/21, 2009

#40 David Whitely/Monroe, MI Late Model

#90 Dennis Strickland/Carleton, MI Late Model

#95 Dan Trosen Jr./Trenton, MI Late Model

#25 Scott Lockenour/Allen Park, MI Sportsman

#23 Truck:  Mike Young/Toledo, OH

#33 Truck:   Brian Norton/Lambertville, MI

#89 Kevin Butzin/Romulus, MI  Late Model

Pace Car--Allen Chevrolet/Cadillac

Safety Truck--Allen Chevrolet/Cadillac

#72 4 Cylinder: Brad Turner/Ida, MI

#22 Street Stock:  Dave Tanner/Carleton, MI

#66 Figure 8:  Donald Burkhart/New Boston, MI

Factory Stock:  Speedway Tire/Auto

WESTFIELD FRANKLIN PARK TOLEDO, OH MARCH 27/28, 2009

#8 Tom O'Leary IV/Toledo, OH Sportsman

#40 David Whitely/Monroe, MI Late Model

#14 Randy Padgett Jr/Toledo, OH Factory Stock

#11 Archie Padgett Jr./Toledo, OH Factory Stock

#25 Scott Lockenour/Allen Park, MI Sportsman

#23 Truck:  Mike Young/Toledo, OH

#33 Truck:  Brian Norton/Lambertville, MI

#90 LM:      Dennis Strickland/Carleton, MI

#27 Sportsman:  Gary Denis/Toledo, OH

Factory Stock:  Speedway Tire/Auto

#4 ARCA Truck:  Steve Perkins/Toledo, OH


UPDATE: Sheryl Humphrey Bowling Fundraiser March 7 at Skore Lanes

There was a bowling fundraiser to raise money for Sheryl Humphrey's medical expenses on Saturday, March 7th, 2009 at Skore Lanes, 22255 Ecorse Rd., Taylor, MI.


TOLEDO SPEEDWAY on Benore Rd, just west of I-75 (Exit 210). Front Gate Opens at 5:00 PM. Qualifying at 6:15 PM. Racing at 7:30 PM. 

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.5-Mile Semi-Banked With .25-Mile Figure-8 In The Middle
Paved Pit Area Behind Backstretch
Frontstretch Suites For Rent
Located at 5639 Benore Road, Toledo, OH 43611

Track phone: (419) 727-1100

Friday night racing: Front gates open at 5 p.m., time trials at 6:15 p.m., racing at 7:30 p.m.

 

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