BREAKING: FIREWORKS Added to Saturday Night's Dutch Boy 150

BREAKING: FIREWORKS Added to Saturday Night's Dutch Boy 150

May 18, 2023 -- Flat Rock Speedway has added FIREWORKS as a part of the can’t miss May 20th Dutch Boy 150 at Flat Rock Speedway, a historic event at the speedway. The fireworks are presented by Venturini Motorsports, who are...
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BEHIND THE SCENES: ARCA Returns to Flat Rock in the Dutch Boy 150

BEHIND THE SCENES: ARCA Returns to Flat Rock in the Dutch Boy 150

Saturday, May 20 -- The ARCA Menards Series East Dutch Boy 150 proved to be a historic occassion, as fans and teams were treated to one of the most unique events in track history. With the stars and cars out at the Level...
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Joy Fair, Modified Racing, and the Beginning of a Legend | Joy Fair Memorial 100 Preview

Joy Fair, Modified Racing, and the Beginning of a Legend | Joy Fair Memorial 100 Preview

May 26, 2023 -- This Saturday May 27th at Flat Rock Speedway, the Moran Chevrolet Outlaw Super Late Models will compete in the annual DTS Drive Train Specialists Joy Fair Memorial 100. This year will be a unique...
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1995 ARCA Champ Returns to Flat Rock as Team Owner in Saturday's Dutch Boy 150

1995 ARCA Champ Returns to Flat Rock as Team Owner in Saturday's Dutch Boy 150

The 1995 season was historic for Andy Hillenburg. He won at Daytona. He won at Flat Rock. He won the ARCA Menards Series championship in a hard-fought battle with Bobby Bowsher by just 45 points.   But it almost didn’t...
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Pre-Race Notes for Saturday Night's Dutch Boy 150

Pre-Race Notes for Saturday Night's Dutch Boy 150

ARCA Menards Series East The Race: Dutch Boy 150 The Place: Flat Rock Speedway The Date: Saturday, May 20, 2023 The Time: 7:30 pm ET TV: FloRacing, live, 7:30 pm ET Distance: 150 Laps/37.5 miles The Dutch Boy...
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BREAKING: Brand New Autograph Session at Flat Rock Speedway THIS Saturday!

BREAKING: Brand New Autograph Session at Flat Rock Speedway THIS Saturday!

May 15, 2023 -- For the first time in Flat Rock Speedway history, Saturday’s Dutch Boy 150 will include a pre-race autograph session in the garage area of the Level Pebble! Free with admission on Saturday, May 20th, this...
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Billy Venturini Files Entry for ARCA Menards Series East Dutch Boy 150 at Flat Rock

Billy Venturini Files Entry for ARCA Menards Series East Dutch Boy 150 at Flat Rock

In 1983, Flat Rock Speedway celebrated its 30th anniversary with a 100-lap feature event for the ARCA Menards Series as the main event on the night’s card. The winner that night, for the first time in his career, was...
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RECAP: Flat Rock's 2023 Season kicks off with a WILD day of action

RECAP: Flat Rock's 2023 Season kicks off with a WILD day of action

In the story of a season, opening day provides a great opportunity to begin the first chapter. Opening Day at Flat Rock settled in under sunny and cloudy skies, as action rocked Metro Detroit for the first green flag in...
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Flat Rock / Toledo Speedway Driver Bulletin UPDATED - May 16, 2023

Flat Rock / Toledo Speedway Driver Bulletin UPDATED - May 16, 2023

FLAT ROCK-TOLEDO SPEEDWAY INFORMATION-May 15, 2023   FLAT ROCK TIRE PURCHASING (CLARIFICATION):  Mid week tire purchasing will take place on THURSDAY AND FRIDAY ONLY for the rest of the season.  Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m....
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Driver Bulletin: May 23, 2023

Driver Bulletin: May 23, 2023

FLAT ROCK-TOLEDO SPEEDWAY INFORMATION-May 23, 2023 FLAT ROCK TIRE PURCHASING:  Mid-week tire purchasing will take place on THURSDAY AND FRIDAY ONLY for the rest of the season.  Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tire purchasing...
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GALLERY: 2023 Opening Day at Flat Rock Speedway

GALLERY: 2023 Opening Day at Flat Rock Speedway

Sunday, May 7 -- Opening Day proved to be a wild one, with great action and new winers featured on a beautiful day in southeast Michigan. The next race on the schedule, May 13, will have racing at 4 p.m.  Night racing...
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Dutch Boy 150 UPDATE - Last Lap Pass in Last Race before Flat Rock Return!

Dutch Boy 150 UPDATE - Last Lap Pass in Last Race before Flat Rock Return!

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — For 204 laps, William Sawalich was the class of the ARCA Menards Series East field Saturday during the Music City 200 at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway. However, all it takes is one lap to change the...
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Opening Weekend: Flat Rock Information

Opening Weekend: Flat Rock Information

FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY INFORMATION *Toledo Speedway Practice Rescheduled: Wednesday, May 10; 5p.m. – 8p.m., the pits will open at 3pm CONCRETE PADS: IF you do not have a pad rental, DO NOT PARK ON A PAD. If you would like to...
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Driver Bulletin: May 9, 2023

Driver Bulletin: May 9, 2023

FLAT ROCK-TOLEDO SPEEDWAY INFORMATION-May 9, 2023 *Toledo Speedway practice day is Wednesday, May 10; Pits open at 3 pm; Practice is 5p to 8 p.m. Thank you to all of you for working through Opening Day at Flat Rock! We’ll...
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FLAT ROCK PRACTICE HALTED; FINAL PRACTICE SATURDAY, APRIL 29

FLAT ROCK PRACTICE HALTED; FINAL PRACTICE SATURDAY, APRIL 29

April 22, 2023:  A total of 35 race teams were on hand for the initial practice session for the 2023 season at Flat Rock Speedway Saturday afternoon.  The day started with overcast skies, cool temperatures and threatening...
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RECAP: Michigan Auto Racing Fan Club Day at Flat Rock!

RECAP: Michigan Auto Racing Fan Club Day at Flat Rock!

Stars and cars highlighted the second race of the 2023 season at Flat Rock Speedway, with Michigan Auto Racing Fan Club Night at the Level Pebble! Pre-race, 500 Sprint Car Tour and Midwest Modified Tour star Taylor Ferns, as...
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Recap: Flat Rock Speedway's Final Saturday Practice Before Opening Day!

Recap: Flat Rock Speedway's Final Saturday Practice Before Opening Day!

Saturday, April 29th: On the last Saturday before Flat Rock Speedway's Opening Day on May 6th, Metro Detroit's home track became lively with the second practice session of the 2023 racing season. This session provided teams...
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Dutch Boy 150 Update - Jake Finch captures first ARCA Menards Series East win at Dover

Dutch Boy 150 Update - Jake Finch captures first ARCA Menards Series East win at Dover

BY BRANDON WHITE WWW.ARCARACING.COM APRIL 29, 2023 DOVER, Del. — The legacy of James Finch and Phoenix Racing remains alive and well in stock car racing. Carrying the iconic Phoenix Racing logo on the hood...
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Joe Gibbs Racing Files First Entry for May 20th's Flat Rock Dutch Boy 150

Joe Gibbs Racing Files First Entry for May 20th's Flat Rock Dutch Boy 150

Joe Gibbs Racing has filed the first entry for the upcoming Dutch Boy 150 ARCA Menards Series East race at Flat Rock Speedway, with Eden Prairie, Minnesota driver William Sawalich listed as the driver for the team’s No. 18...
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TRACKSIDE TIDBITS

TRACKSIDE TIDBITS

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BEHIND THE SCENES: First Practice Day of 2023!

BEHIND THE SCENES: First Practice Day of 2023!

Sunday, April 23 -- 35 race teams came to Flat Rock on Saturday, April 22nd for the first session of the 2023 season at Flat Rock! An action-filled practice session saw teams work with cooler temperatures on a moisture-filled...
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GALLERY: Last Saturday Practice Day of 2023! Opening Day on Saturday, May 6th

GALLERY: Last Saturday Practice Day of 2023! Opening Day on Saturday, May 6th

Sunday, April 23 -- More than 40 cars showed on a mild and sunny practice day in southeast Michigan, as teams prepped for a final time on a Saturday before Opening Day - May 6th at 4 PM.  The racing season begins on...
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FLAT ROCK BUS RACE SOLD OUT

FLAT ROCK BUS RACE SOLD OUT

Saturday, September 3, 2022, 4:15 p.m.:   Tonight’s CNV Enterprises School Bus Figure 8 race at Flat Rock Speedway tonight, Saturday, September 3 is SOLD OUT.  ...
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BEHIND THE SCENES: 2023 Inspection Day at the Level Pebble

BEHIND THE SCENES: 2023 Inspection Day at the Level Pebble

On April 15th, teams came to Flat Rock Speedway for Inspection Day at the Level Pebble. In all, more than 20 cars showed for a great day of weather and work, and many others showed to purchase tires and other utilities for...
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Flat Rock Speedway to Join ARCA Menards Series East Schedule in 2023

Flat Rock Speedway to Join ARCA Menards Series East Schedule in 2023

ARCA Menards Series East to Race at Flat Rock Speedway on May 20, 2023  Toledo, OH (11-21-2022) - For the first time since June 2000, the ARCA Menards Series platform will race at the tight, banked quarter-mile Flat Rock...
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Flat Rock ARCA Menards Series East Dutch Boy 150 Announcement

Flat Rock ARCA Menards Series East Dutch Boy 150 Announcement

 Click Here for Tickets! Advance tickets for the much-anticipated ARCA Menard Series East Dutch Boy 150 at Flat Rock Speedway are on sale now. Fans can purchase their tickets via the track website, FlatRockSpeedway.com, or...
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Trackside Tidbits

Trackside Tidbits

Trackside Tidbits      NOTE: If you’d like to send me something for the column send me a note through Facebook Messenger www.facebook.com/icechips or email me at icechips@hotmail.com. I will add them to my next column. If...
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2023 FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO SCHEDULES READY

2023 FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO SCHEDULES READY

(December 20, 2022):  The 2023 racing schedules for both Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways are now posted on each of the track’s websites. Click on the Racer Info tab and scroll down to the 2023 schedule for either track. Both...
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2022 FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO SCHEDULES READY

2022 FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO SCHEDULES READY

The 2022 racing schedules for both Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways are now posted on each of the track’s homepage.  Click on the Racer Info tab, scroll down to the 2022 schedule for either track and double click.  Happy...
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Inside Gary Bradberry's Improbable 1994 ARCA Race at Flat Rock Speedway

Inside Gary Bradberry's Improbable 1994 ARCA Race at Flat Rock Speedway

It was a one-in-a-million night, where a confluence of circumstances turned one of Gary Bradberry’s worst nightmares into one of his best memories. The teams of the ARCA Menards Series had gathered in southeastern Michigan...
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