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Flat Rock Weather and Action Hot for School Bus Night

earlybus10.jpg(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - June 12, 2010) - An extremely warm and muggy evening greeted a large crowd that ventured to Flat Rock Speedway Saturday for the Marco's Pizza School Bus Figure 8 race.  Billy Earley took the bus event, while Greg Studt grabbed the 50 lap ARCA Figure 8 feature.  Cory McCaughey led the pack in the ARCA Factory Stock contest, while Mike Bershback claimed top honors in the ARCA 4 Cylinder main.


Incredible Speeds, Incredible Tim Ice, Jason Blonde at Toledo's Fastest Short Track Show in World

icewinnertoledo10.jpg(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 11, 2010) - The 2010 edition of the All American Coach/Qualite Sports Lighting Fastest Short Track Show in the World at Toledo Speedway once again lived up to its billing.  An unbelievable run by Derek Snyder in time trials lowered the track mark to 12:656 for the Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper Super Sprints, while Charlie Schultz got into the 12 second bracket for the MSA/Oswego Winged Super Modifieds with a lap of 12:999.  But the loudest ovation of the night went to Tim Ice, the 2-time Toledo Late Model champ, as Ice scored his first-ever Super Modified victory Friday night.  Jason Blonde took the Sprint car main.  The evening included a 1 hour, 45 minute rain delay that began during the first heat race of the night.


"Fastest Short Track Show" Still On for Tonight

(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 11, 2010) - As of 1:45 p.m., the "Fastest Short Track Show in the World," set for tonight at Toledo Speedway, is on! 

The area has been dry for nearly two hours and cars are parked in the pit area, readying for the practice session which will begin at 3 p.m. The radar shows no rain at this time in the track area, so we are full steam ahead!

Practice is scheduled for 3 p.m., with time trials at 5 p.m. The show begins at 7:30 p.m
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Flat Rock Speedway Fundraiser Nets Nearly $1,000 for 2 Area Churches
(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - June 9, 2010):  The newly-created ticket fundraiser for non-profit groups for Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways has kicked off this season, with a pair of area church youth groups netting nearly $1000 total for their efforts.

Lichty Latest Super Mod Entry for "Fastest Short Track Show in the World"; Updated Entry List
TOLEDO, OH (6-3-10):  Canadian Mike Lichty is the latest entry for Toledo Speedway's annual All American Coach/Qualite Sports Lighting "Fastest Short Track Show in the World" featuring the open-wheel doubleheader of the Midwest Super Modified (MSA)Oswego Winged Challenge Series and the Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper (AVBBSS) Super Sprint Cars, set for Friday, June 11. 

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Rain Stops Flat Rock Action

FLAT ROCK , MI: (6-5-10):   Flat Rock Speedway fans got wet again Saturday evening, as rain set in just after 1 heat race was completed.  The Fasten Right Roofing Family Night fell victim to the elements, putting the end to racing for the third time already this season.


Storms Miss Toledo-Froling Takes Wendy's Night Victory

frolingvltoledo10.jpgTOLEDO, OH  (6-4-10) --  A great effort by the Toledo Speedway race teams kept the Wendy's Family Night and Autograph Night a happening for the fans that enjoyed meeting their favorite drivers and Wendy herself!  Jim Froling, Dennis Whisman, Cory McCaughey and Mike Marlow captured the feature race wins Friday evening.  They were greeted by Wendy in the Sunny D Winner's Circle.


"Fastest Short Track Show in the World" on the Way to Toledo Speedway Friday, June 11
Cicconi, Shullick Lead Super Mod Entries; Track Holder Blonde Entered for Super Sprints; Plus Entry Lists
(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 3, 2010) - Second-generation drivers "Liquid" Lou Cicconi Jr. , Dave "Shoe 2" Shullick Jr. and Toledo track record holder Jason Blonde lead the pre-entry lists for Toledo Speedway's annual All American Coach/Qualite Sports Lighting "Fastest Short Track Show in the World" featuring the open-wheel doubleheader of the Midwest Super Modified (MSA)Oswego Winged Challenge Series and the Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper (AVBBSS) Super Sprint Cars, set for Friday, June 11. 

Hahn Captures Flat Rock 100 for ARCA Trucks; Maran the Man in Enduro 250
hahnvlfr2010.jpg(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - May 29, 2010) - Canton, MI resident Paul Hahn returned to his roots and captured the 100 lap ARCA Truck race Saturday night at Flat Rock Speedway.  Jeff Maran scored a convincing win in the 250 lap Enduro race and Brad Turner grabbed the ARCA 4 Cylinder main event.  The Kid's Night crowd enjoyed a great fireworks display at the conclusion of the evening.

Toledo and Flat Rock News for June 4 and 5

(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 1, 2010) - Toledo Speedway and Flat Rock Speedway have several announcements for racing events taking place this weekend.

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Toledo Speedway - Friday, June 4, 2010

Wendy's Family Night and Autograph Night

A reminder to the Sportsman, Figure 8, Factory Stock, and 4 Cylinders regarding Autograph Night this Friday: Qualifying will start at 6:15 SHARP. All other times remain the same.

Pits: 3:30 p.m.; Practice: 5; Time trials: 6:15; Autograph session: 7; Racing: 7:30.

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Flat Rock Speedway - Saturday, June 5, 2010

Fasten Right Roofing Family Night - NOTE TIME CHANGES

In an effort to save everyone a little time, we will open 30 minutes later on Saturday, June 5. PLEASE BE SURE TO SHARE THIS WITH EVERYONE.

Pits: 2:30 p.m.; Practice: 4; Time trials: 5:30; Racing: 7.

In the driver's meeting this week, we will discuss changing our pit and practice times for the remainder of the season. You will still receive the same amount of prep and practice time prior to qualifying. 


Burge Wrecking Night of Destruction Lives Up To Billing

arnoldbus.jpg(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 28, 2010) - Great weather brought out a big crowd to Toledo Speedway Friday evening for the Burge Wrecking Night of Destruction.  Dave Arnold Sr., in his first action in a bus, took the win in the wreck-filled School Bus Figure 8 main event. 


Trackside Tidbits
By Debi Domby
(5-28-10) - Ricky Kargel missed opening night but made his first race of the year count by taking the victory. It is his, third career win in the Super Late Models. "It was a good race. I want to thank my family and crew and sponsors for all the help," said the driver of the #18.

Toledo Speedway Prepares for "Fastest Short Track Show in the World" Friday, June 11

supermods.jpgTOLEDO, Ohio - May 26, 2010) - Toledo Speedway's annual All American Coach/Qualite Sports Lighting "Fastest Short Track Show in the World" featuring the open-wheel doubleheader of the Midwest Super Modified (MSA)Oswego Winged Challenge Series and the Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper (AVBBSS) Super Sprint Cars is set for Friday, June 11. 

The event marks the initial Toledo appearance of the combined MSA/Oswego Super Modified group, although many of the drivers have competed at Toledo in the past at the ISMA and MSA events held at the speedway.


ARCA Late Models Prepare for Two Gold Cup Events June 18, June 26
TOLEDO, Ohio - May 25, 2010) - Race number 2 and 3 for the ARCA Allegiant Air Late Model Gold Cup Series are just weeks away, with Toledo Speedway the site of a 75 lap contest Friday, June 18 and Flat Rock Speedway hosting the prestigious Moran Chevrolet Stan Yee Memorial 150 Saturday, June 26.  The Gold Cup Series consists of 5 events between the 2 tracks. 

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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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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