[apexonephoto]

Just thought I'd post this for me and the other four people who like pavement...

(ORLANDO - December 10, 2010) - Toledo Speedway will host a weekend of championship racing next October, featuring the season finale races for the USAC Silver Crown Series and the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards on back-to-back days on the venerable half-mile oval. Officials from the track and the two series made the announcement today at the Performance Racing Industry show in Orlando.

The 150-lap USAC Silver Crown Series championship race is scheduled for Saturday, October 15; the 200-lap ARCA Racing Series finale will follow on Sunday, October 16.

"This national championship weekend at Toledo Speedway will be a unique event for this region. As race weekends go at that time of the year, this is an impressive lineup featuring two storied major national tours," said Ron Drager, owner and promoter at Toledo Speedway and its sister property, Flat Rock Speedway in Michigan. Drager is the president of ARCA and the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards.

"For Toledo Speedway, the unique opportunity to host the national championship race for both the USAC Silver Crown Series and the ARCA Racing Series elevates the track's stature and provides fans with a full weekend of action. The media exposure and energy will be high for both tours, culminating in ARCA's traditionally televised season finale - the race that determines an ARCA champion - live on SPEED."

The home track to the ARCA Racing Series, Toledo Speedway has hosted the season finale for the developmental stock car divison on three occasions, most recently in 2008. Current NASCAR driver Justin Allgaier emerged as the ARCA champion that year after a thrilling Toledo finale which saw five drivers enter with championship hopes. The track also hosted ARCA's season finale in 1976 and 2007.

The USAC Silver Crown Series made its first appearance at Toledo Speedway just two months ago, crowning Levi Jones the 2010 champion by a mere two points over three-time champion Bud Kaeding. Inspired by the intense October championship atmosphere in Toledo, and a new relationship that will already see USAC and ARCA race together on one night in July's Kroger SpeedFest at O'Reilly Raceway Park in Indianapolis, the two long-standing sanctioning bodies will each decide national championships in a single weekend at one venue.

"We were extremely pleased at the success of this year's ‘Rollie Beale 150' at Toledo Speedway and the opportunity to return there in concert with the ARCA Racing Series is a great addition to our 2011 schedule," said Kevin Miller, president and CEO of USAC. "Once again we will determine our series champion at Toledo, and if it's anything like the 2010 finale it will be a truly memorable event."

[short track scott]

This, combined with the IRP show in the summer? It looks like one series is leaning on the other a bit.

Fine by me.

Glad to see Rollie Beale's race get a stronger shot of advertisement.
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[Seadog]

Originally Posted by apexonephoto Just thought I'd post this for me and the other four people who like pavement... (ORLANDO - December 10, 2010) - Toledo Speedway will host a weekend of championship racing next October, featuring the season finale races for the USAC Silver Crown Series and the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards on back-to-back days on the venerable half-mile oval. Officials from the track and the two series made the announcement today at the Performance Racing Industry show in Orlando. The 150-lap USAC Silver Crown Series championship race is scheduled for Saturday, October 15; the 200-lap ARCA Racing Series finale will follow on Sunday, October 16. "This national championship weekend at Toledo Speedway will be a unique event for this region. As race weekends go at that time of the year, this is an impressive lineup featuring two storied major national tours," said Ron Drager, owner and promoter at Toledo Speedway and its sister property, Flat Rock Speedway in Michigan. Drager is the president of ARCA and the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards. "For Toledo Speedway, the unique opportunity to host the national championship race for both the USAC Silver Crown Series and the ARCA Racing Series elevates the track's stature and provides fans with a full weekend of action. The media exposure and energy will be high for both tours, culminating in ARCA's traditionally televised season finale - the race that determines an ARCA champion - live on SPEED." The home track to the ARCA Racing Series, Toledo Speedway has hosted the season finale for the developmental stock car divison on three occasions, most recently in 2008. Current NASCAR driver Justin Allgaier emerged as the ARCA champion that year after a thrilling Toledo finale which saw five drivers enter with championship hopes. The track also hosted ARCA's season finale in 1976 and 2007. The USAC Silver Crown Series made its first appearance at Toledo Speedway just two months ago, crowning Levi Jones the 2010 champion by a mere two points over three-time champion Bud Kaeding. Inspired by the intense October championship atmosphere in Toledo, and a new relationship that will already see USAC and ARCA race together on one night in July's Kroger SpeedFest at O'Reilly Raceway Park in Indianapolis, the two long-standing sanctioning bodies will each decide national championships in a single weekend at one venue. "We were extremely pleased at the success of this year's ‘Rollie Beale 150' at Toledo Speedway and the opportunity to return there in concert with the ARCA Racing Series is a great addition to our 2011 schedule," said Kevin Miller, president and CEO of USAC. "Once again we will determine our series champion at Toledo, and if it's anything like the 2010 finale it will be a truly memorable event."

I am a pavement fan also. Thanks for posting.

[duel]

great news! it's nice to have a big usac event late in the season for the closer in the midwest. this years race was great. i remember in the 70's twin 50's at Eldora in mid october then twin 50's at Winchester the following week on Sunday afternoon.

[SC90]

I attended this race as a spectator, and it was a great race. Toledo Speedway and its employees were warm, welcoming and gracious. It was well attended. I am glad to see the event back on the schedule for next year. I will be there for sure!

Sharon
USAC Silver Crown #90

[apexonephoto]

I am trying to stay warm in this -12 degree weather, filling up my calendar of 2011 races. I noticed that there is a WoO race at Fremont on the same night as this show. I have went to a Toledo day time race and then made it to Fremont later in the night. It's about 40 miles east for those who don't know. I looked through my 2010 Rollie Beale photos and the checkered flag fell at 5:54, I would imagine Fremont starts at 7:00, might be 6:30 so late in the season. So if the racing gods align this could be a decent day of racing

[Race Poor]

Damn, I was starting to think I was the only pavement fan left, glad to know I have company Keep the good shows coming!!

[racephoto1]

Well, it looks like Toledo this year. This past one at went to Haubstadt for WoO. Also ARCA puts on a really good show on the half miles.If it ain't snowing, should be a great weekend of racing.