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Just in time for the Holidays Sale
TOLEDO, Ohio (November 20, 2009)--Assorted ARCA-branded merchandise is on sale, just in time for the holidays. Place your order by December 15, 2009, and receive a free ARCA Travel Mug. To view items available for purchase, download the order form.pdf 09-holiday-flyer

ASA North, ARCA Late Model Gold Cup to Open Toledo April 17

TOLEDO, OHIO (November 19, 2009)--Toledo Speedway will open its 2010 racing season with a Late Model doubleheader Saturday, April 17, featuring the ASA North Late Models and the ARCA Gold Cup Late Models. Ron Varney, President of ASA Late Models, will serve as the promoter of the event. The rain date is Sunday afternoon, April 18.


Flat Rock, Toledo Champions Honored

fr_tol_champs_09.jpgSOUTHGATE, Michigan (November 6, 2009)--Race teams, officials, family and friends met Friday evening for the annual Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways banquet, held at the elegant Crystal Gardens Banquet Center in Southgate, MI. The evening was hosted by track announcer Gary Lindahl. All the track champions received their championship jackets as ARCA President Ron Drager led the toast to the champions.

Flat Rock's ARCA Moran Chevrolet/Miller Lite Late Models saw second-generation driver Eric Lee claim his second Flat Rock Late Model crown in a row and his third over-all. Eric and his car owner, his father Steve, who also is a past Flat Rock Late Model champ, accepted the championship trophies and a check for $2000. 2007 champ Dennis Strickland, Ron Allen, Paul Pelletier, Steve Cronenwett Jr., Dick Barker, Stan Yee, Chris Benson, Joe Hawes and Dan Trosen Jr. rounded out the top 10 point men for 2008. Kevin Butzin was the Rookie of the Year, while Trosen Jr. notched Sportsmanship honors. Pat Moran of Moran Chevrolet presented the trophies and checks to the drivers.


2010 ARCA Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway Rule Changes
TOLEDO, Ohio (October 29, 2009)--TO ALL DIVISIONS: In 2010, we will put a major emphasis on decibel limits. The rule is the same, but it will be enforced. We have been lax with this program, but a major emphasis will be applied to this rule in 2010. You will have 1 week to fix your problem; if you are still loud, you will start scratch in all events. If you are still loud on your third time you are at the track, you will not be allowed to compete. THIS APPLIES TO ALL CARS IN ALL DIVISIONS AT BOTH TRACKS. This was a topic at the recent MSPA (Michigan Speedway Promoters Association) meeting.

Flat Rock/Toledo Speedway Update

Toledo, Ohio (October 23, 2009)--BANQUET: Ticket deadline is tomorrow, Saturday, Oct. 24. Please put in mail today! We need to have a count into the banquet hall by Monday at 5 p.m. Banquet is Friday, November 6 at Crystal Gardens in Southgate, MI.


All New ARCA Nation Site Launches Today.....
arcanationlogo.jpgTOLEDO OH (10-23-09) - The new ARCA Nation is here! And it's not just new; it's ALL new. And it starts Friday, October 23rd. 

Toledo Speedway, ARCA, A Life-Long Investment for Brian Keselowski
keselowskibriantoledotestoct09.jpgTOLEDO, Ohio (October 21, 2009)--These days, Brian Keselowski stays busy as a car owner, driver and crew chief in the NASCAR Nationwide Series but like many in the NASCAR Garage Area, his career traveled through ARCA first. Keselowski returned to Toledo Speedway-the track where he won an ARCA-sanctioned Late Model Championship in 2003- on Wednesday to prepare his NASCAR Nationwide Series cars for the last few races of the season.

Learn how to Line Dance at the Toledo Speedway Bar and Grill
TOLEDO, Ohio (October 19, 2009)-The Toledo Speedway Bar and Grill is open for line dancing lessons every Thursday night from 7-9 p.m. The cost is just $5 per person, per night and lessons are open to everyone. To register, contact Phyllis Black (pblack5678@yahoo.com).

Trackside Tidbits, by Debi Domby

A look back at the Glass City 200:After 10 years of trying to win Toledo Speedway's Glass City 200, Dave Kuhlman finally triumphed. Kuhlman retook the lead on lap 177 when then leader Scott Hantz pitted.


Andrew Hagen Wraps Up Successful First Season of Oval Racing with Brad Keselowski Racing
hagen_andrew_09.jpgWHITE LAKE, Michigan (October 16, 2009)--Andrew Hagen has completed his first full season of oval racing in the USA with Brad Keselowski Racing. Hagen competed in seven Super Late Model events throughout Michigan and Ohio on half-mile ovals. This year was an opportunity for Hagen to get accustomed to oval racing after leaving his road racing background and setting his sights on the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.

Flat Rock/Toledo Speedway Racers Maintain Busy "Off" Season

lee_jerry_off_season_plans_09.jpgTOLEDO, Ohio (October 15, 2009)-Flat Rock Speedway Figure 8 Division Driver Jerry Lee went bear hunting on September 29, 2009, in Sogola, Mich., where he shot a 227 lb bear, pictured here.


Off-Season Afterburners Aglow in ARCA Nation; Banquets, Trade Shows, Daytona Testing on the way
daytona09.jpgTOLEDO OH (10-15-09) - Even though the 2009 ARCA RE/MAX Series race season has concluded, the ‘off-season' afterburners are once again aglow.

Condolences

randall_dennis.jpgTOLEDO, Ohio (October 13, 2009)--Condolences to the family of ARCA Member Dennis Michael Randall, of Erie, Michigan. For more information, please click here: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/toledoblade/obituary.aspx?n=dennis-michael-randall&pid=134286783


Toledo Enduro Cancelled; Flea Markets to go as Planned This Saturday

TOLEDO, OH: (10-13-09): Due to the lack of pre-entries, Saturday's 100 lap Enduro race at Toledo Speedway has been cancelled. The event was scheduled to be a road-course style of event, using portions of the ½ mile, ¼ mile and pit road.


Flat Rock/Toledo Speedway Banquet
Flat Rock/Toledo Speedway banquet tickets will be mailed starting on Tuesday, October 13. Many of you have requested to be seated with other parties---so we've been waiting for their reservations!

The deadline is October 24, 2009. Call 419-727-1100 for more information. To download a Banquet Form, click here.


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FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY on Telegraph Rd in Flat Rock MI

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.25-Mile Semi-Banked Oval With Adjoining Figure-8 Track
Paved Pit Area Off Turns 1 and 2
Aluminum Grandstands
Located at 14041 Telegraph Road, Flat Rock, MI 48134

Track Phone: (734) 782-2480

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