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Benefit Dinner
TOLEDO OH (11-18-08)--There will be a benefit dinner for Debbie Burkart on Saturday, November 22nd, 2008, at Willow United Methodist Church (36925 Willow Road, New Boston, MI 48164, church located next to Benito's Pizza), from 4:30-7 p.m.

Condolences to the Family of Richard Koester

TOLEDO OH (11-18-08)--Richard C. Koester, who with his brother Herb, built and paved Toledo Speedway in the early 1960s, died Saturday Nov. 15 at the age of 82.


Just in Time for the Holidays
TOLEDO OH (11-12-08)--Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway gift items are perfect for that special race fan in your life. More information is available by clicking on the order form.pdf holiday-flyer-web2008

ARP Renews Flat Rock/Toledo Contingency Program for 2009

FLAT ROCK MI (11-11-08)--It's getting cold, there's a few snow flurries in the air around the Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway area, but it's also time to keep plans moving for the 2009 season. And with that, ARP Bodies has announced it will renew its contingency program with the 2 tracks for the upcoming year.


Champions honored at Flat Rock/Toledo Banquet

2008arcashorttrackschampsfo.jpgSOUTHGATE MI (11-10-08)--A large crowd of 600 guests converged Friday evening at 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 and garage banners as ARCA President Ron Drager led the toast to the champions.


Bob Gillelan Among 2008 Michigan Motor Sport Hall of Fame Inductees
gilleymmhof2008forweb.jpgTOLEDO OH (11-3-08)--Congratulations to Bob Gillelan, who was inducted into the Michigan Motor Sports Hall of Fame on Sunday.

Flat Rock/Toledo Banquet Tickets Still Available

 

A total of fifty (50) banquet tickets remain for next Friday's Flat Rock/Toledo Speedway banquet.  The Friday, November 7 banquet will take place at Crystal Gardens in Southgate, MI. 

Tickets are $36 each.  Please contact Scott at 734-782-2480 as soon as possible.  The ticket includes dinner and an open bar.


2009 ARCA Flat Rock/Toledo Speedway Rules Changes
TOLEDO OH (as of 10-27-08): ARCA LATE MODEL RULE CHANGES

Pg. 40, B, IGNITION: (Point of emphasis): Box must be mounted out of reach of driver, towards right side of car. All wiring must be exposed and be in plain view.


19th Annual Toy Run at Toledo Speedway on November 2nd

TOLEDO OH (10-24-08)-Picture 1,000+ motorcycles and all the chrome, leather and VROOOM that goes along with that. This is truly an event you don't want to miss!


Banquet Ticket Deadline is this Saturday, October 25th!
2007frtolchamps.jpgJust a reminder, Flat Rock/Toledo banquet ticket order deadline is this Saturday, October 25.  NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR.

Tickets will be mailed out beginning Monday, October 27.

2009 RULE CHANGES

Rule changes/amendments will be mailed out Monday, October 27 to the Driver/Owner list for each of the six divisions.  Very, very few changes------

See you at the banquet!

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Tuesday on Inside ARCA Radio sponsored by Team GLOCK Racing
insidearca-glock-logo.jpgTOLEDO OH (10-14-08)--Listen to Inside ARCA Radio sponsored by Team GLOCK Racing Tuesday from 7-8:30 p.m. Eastern via live streaming audio on arcaracing.com. Scheduled guests include 2008 ARCA RE/MAX Series Champion Justin Allgaier, Scott Speed's Crew Chief Patrick Donahue, ARCA President Ron Drager and ARCA Lincoln Welders Truck Series Champion Paul Hahn.

Racers Flea Market Sunday at Toledo Speedway

tolaerial07.jpgRACER’S FLEA MARKET
TOLEDO SPEEDWAY PARKING LOT
SUNDAY, OCT. 19, 2008
7 A.M. TO 4 P.M.
$25 PER SPACE

(PUBLIC FLEA MARKET HELD AT SAME TIME)

CONCESSIONS, RESTROOMS ON GROUNDS

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL TOLEDO SPEEDWAY AT 1-419-727-1100.

Banquet deadline is fast approaching.


ARCA Nation 2.0 released for ARCA Championship Weekend

ars-germane-masshead.jpgTOLEDO OH (10-9-08)--ARCA Nation, motor racing's first and most sophisticated social network, is proud to announce the release of ARCA Nation 2.0. This new release features an all new front page design and user interface.


Banquet Tickets for Flat Rock/Toledo Speedway Banquet are on sale now!

2007frtolchamps.jpgRemember the deadline is OCTOBER 25, 2008.  The date is Friday, November 7 at Crystal Gardens in Southgate.  NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR.

 

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ARCA Championship Weekend Tickets on Sale Now

Just $25 for 2-days of racing!

 

arca-champwknd-logo.jpgTOLEDO, OH (10-6-2008)--  With championships on the line for the ARCA Lincoln Welders Truck Series and the ARCA RE/MAX Series this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, October 11/12 at Toledo Speedway, race fans have the opportunity to witness the crowning of the new ARCA Champions, and, a great price!

 


Trackside Tidbits by Debi Domby

The three time Gold Cup champion (2002, 2007 and 2008) Harold Fair Jr. won the 20th running of the Glass City joining the other 15 other winners (only Steve Sauve, Bob Senneker and Joe Ruttman have won it multiple times).


Tuesday on Inside ARCA Radio Sponsored by Team GLOCK Racing
insidearca-glock-logo.jpgTOLEDO OH (9-23-08)--Listen to Inside ARCA Radio Sponsored by team GLOCK Racing Tuesday on arcaracing.com from 7-8:30 p.m. Guests include ARCA RE/MAX Series driver Justin Lofton, ARCA Insider Phil Parsons, Crew Chief Patrick Donahue, New Jersey Motorsports Park General Manager Don Faurbach, Toledo Speedway Factory Stock driver Corey McCaughey and Toledo Speedway Sportsman division driver Jim Froling.

Glass City Program Available
TOLEDO OH (9-22-08)--A special full color program commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Miller Lite Glass City 200 is available for $5 postage paid by calling the ARCA Home Office at (734) 847-6726.

Glass City 200 Banner Honors Former Race Winners
gcchampionsbanner.jpgTOLEDO OH (9-22-08)--2008 Toledo Speedway Allegiant Air Late Model Champion Harold Fair Jr. joined an illustrious list of past winners with his victory in Saturday night's Glass City 200. Fair led 87of 150 laps en route to victory in the 20th Anniversary edition of the Miller Lite Glass City 200.

UNO Scholarship Deadline Approaching
TOLEDO OH (9-22-08) - The University of Northwestern Ohio, by way of its marketing partnership with ARCA, is once again making available one-year scholarships to a qualified individual or individuals.

TOLEDO SPEEDWAY on Benore Rd, just west of I-75 (Exit 210)
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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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