Opening Day Classic

Name: Opening Day Classic
Start: 2026-04-18
Location: Toledo Speedway, 5639 Benore Rd

Apr

Date

18 Apr (Saturday)

Time

Sat, 3 – 6 PM

Venue

Toledo Speedway, 5639 Benore Rd

Toledo, OH, United States

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📝 Useful Information

The Opening Day Classic is the official 2026 season kickoff for Toledo Speedway, scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM EDT.

The event marks the start of the racing season at the historic Toledo Speedway (5639 Benore Rd, Toledo, OH 43612) and features a variety of high-octane racing divisions:

If you are looking for the Toledo Mud Hens baseball opening day festivities occurring earlier in the month, here are the key celebrations:

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Event Details

Tickets & Amenities

Other "Opening Day" Events in Toledo (April 2026)

•Toledo Speedway

•Racing Divisions: The lineup typically includes the Turn One CRA Pro Series, Monroe Asphalt Factory Stocks, Salenbien Excavating Late Model Sportsman, and the return of the 350 Outlaw SuperModified Series.

•Schedule: Doors are expected to open at 2:00 PM, with racing action starting at 3:00 PM.

•Rain Date: Sunday, April 19, 2026.

•Pricing: General admission tickets start at approximately $76 on resale platforms like Event Tickets Center, though prices may vary based on availability.

•Facility Rules: Spectators can bring coolers, but glass bottles are prohibited. All bags and coolers are subject to inspection at the gate.

•Mud Hens Opening Day Festival: On Tuesday, April 7, 2026, starting at 11:00 AM in Hensville Park.

•Features live music by Distant Skittlez, DJ Ryan Layman, and food from We B Ribs.

•Includes a special appearance by world champion competitive eater Joey Chestnut.

•Opening Day Extravaganza: A live music event at The Blarney Event Center featuring Leadfoot Granny and The Zimmerman Twins on April 7 at 10:30 AM.

•The Blarney Event Center

•Mud Hens Opening Day Party: A celebration at Polaris Logistics Group (43 S. Huron St) on April 7 at 1:00 PM with food and entertainment.

Updated at 23 Mar 2026