Former ARCA Communications Specialist - and Flat Rock Speedway Enduro Driver - Jackie Franzil Promoted at RCR

Former ARCA Communications Specialist - and Flat Rock Speedway Enduro Driver - Jackie Franzil Promoted at RCR

Former ARCA Menards Series communications specialist Jackie Franzil has been promoted to Director, Communications and Content at Richard Childress Racing. Franzil, originally from Dearborn Heights, Michigan, joined RCR in...
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RAINS GOES AWAY, FANS PACK “THE ROCK” FOR BUS NIGHT!

RAINS GOES AWAY, FANS PACK “THE ROCK” FOR BUS NIGHT!

Flat Rock, MI—September 1, 2018: A heavy thunderstorm drenched Flat Rock Speedway Saturday night prior to the start of the Dani’s Transport School Bus Figure 8 races. A standing-room only crowd waited out the downpour and...
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BANDOLERO DRIVER JOEL SMITH CAPTURES EAST NATIONALS VICTORY

BANDOLERO DRIVER JOEL SMITH CAPTURES EAST NATIONALS VICTORY

You’ve all seen Joel Smith at Flat Rock Speedway in his #24 Bandolero car.  Joel, at just 10 years old, ventured to Charlotte Motor Speedway recently and won the Bandolero East Nationals. A resident of Temperance, MI, Joel...
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Dick Crup

Dick Crup

Richard “Dick” Crup, who drove to victories and top-5 point finishes in ARCA Late Model competition at Flat Rock Speedway in the 1970s, passed away Dec. 31, 2023, at the age of 84 at his home in Hudson Michigan. Crup drove...
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Driver Bulletin: January 10, 2024

Driver Bulletin: January 10, 2024

FLAT ROCK/TOLEDO SPEEDWAY BULLETIN - JANUARY 10, 2024 THANK YOU to Moran Chevrolet (Outlaw Super Late Models), DTS Drive Train Specialists (Street Stocks), R & M Recycling (Figure 8s) and Salenbien Trucking &...
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Trackside Tidbits

Trackside Tidbits

Banquet: 2023 Banquet: Justin Schroeder won his third Outlaw Late Model Championship (2015, 2017,2023)20. “I wasn’t planning on running for points, but my little man, Michael, really wanted to keep going (as we were in...
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Merry Christmas from Flat Rock Speedway!
Driver Bulletin: December 4, 2023

Driver Bulletin: December 4, 2023

FLAT ROCK/TOLEDO SPEEDWAY BULLETIN-DECEMBER 4, 2023 Thanks to all who attended the banquet, and congratulations again to the champions. As announced at the banquet, Flat Rock Speedway will be getting a full repave at the end...
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OFF-SEASON PROJECTS UNDERWAY AT FLAT ROCK

OFF-SEASON PROJECTS UNDERWAY AT FLAT ROCK

Crews are at work on several projects at Flat Rock Speedway, trying to get as much done as possible before the snow flies! Track staff members Frank Bockstanz and Bill Schneider are seen digging a trench in the parking lot at...
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2019 ARCA LATE MODEL GOLD CUP DATES SET

2019 ARCA LATE MODEL GOLD CUP DATES SET

Toledo, Ohio—December 4, 2018: The race dates for the 2019 outlaw-bodied ARCA Late Model Gold Cup Series have been set. ARCA’s 2 short tracks-Flat Rock, MI and Toledo, OH Speedway, will each host three (3) Gold Cup events...
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RACING-RAIN-FIREWORKS AT FLAT ROCK-RAIN LOSES

RACING-RAIN-FIREWORKS AT FLAT ROCK-RAIN LOSES

Flat Rock, MI—July 6, 2019: Mother Nature once again tried its best to stop the action at Flat Rock Speedway Saturday night for the Firecracker 150 and Monroe Superstore Fireworks show. A pair of rain delays slowed things,...
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"One Crazy Lady" Stephanie Bradley Talks about Racing with the Motor City Madmen at Flat Rock Speedway on WDET

"One Crazy Lady" Stephanie Bradley Talks about Racing with the Motor City Madmen at Flat Rock Speedway on WDET

There have been several female drivers in the long history of racing at Flat Rock Speedway, but few have had the staying power of Stephanie Bradley. Fewer still have gone up against the "Motor City Madmen" in the track's...
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KIDS POWER WHEELS DERBY DATES AT TOLEDO JULY 26, FLAT ROCK AUG. 3

KIDS POWER WHEELS DERBY DATES AT TOLEDO JULY 26, FLAT ROCK AUG. 3

Both Toledo and Flat Rock Speedways are getting ready for the Kids Power Wheels Derby! The highly-popular battery-powered machines will battle on the track at Toledo Friday evening, July 26 and Saturday night, August 3 at...
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HEAT, THEN RAIN FLOODS FLAT ROCK

HEAT, THEN RAIN FLOODS FLAT ROCK

The extreme heat warning for our area brought on the postponement of Saturday’s July 20 show at Flat Rock Speedway. Track officials made the announcement around 12:30 p.m. Friday afternoon. If that wasn’t enough, Mother...
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TRACKSIDE TIDBITS

TRACKSIDE TIDBITS

Trackside Tidbits, by Debi Domby  Since my last Trackside Tidbit article there’s been a theme going on with five first time winners (four feature and a heat winner). Congrats!!!! Greg Stilwell Jr. won his first feature...
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FLAT ROCK SCHOOL BUS RACE TICKET UPDATE

FLAT ROCK SCHOOL BUS RACE TICKET UPDATE

A standing-room only to sold-out crowd is expected for Saturday’s Dani’s Transport School Bus Figure 8 race at Flat Rock Speedway. The ticket pre-sale has been solid; the reserved seating is gone. There are approximately 1500...
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ENDURO CROWN TO BE DECIDED AT FLAT ROCK SATURDAY!

ENDURO CROWN TO BE DECIDED AT FLAT ROCK SATURDAY!

Flat Rock, MI--Saturday, September 7 is the final race of the season at Flat Rock Speedway. The Vault Antiques and Treasures Enduro Series will decide their 2019 championship in the 250 lap race. The ARCA DTS Drive Train...
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THE VAULT TO SPONSOR FACTORY STOCK, ENDURO DIVISIONS

THE VAULT TO SPONSOR FACTORY STOCK, ENDURO DIVISIONS

Toledo, Ohio—February 11, 2019: The Vault Antiques and Treasures store of Toledo has agreed to become the new title sponsor of the ARCA Factory Stock and Enduro classes at Toledo and Flat Rock Speedways for the 2019 racing...
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KIDS NIGHT SATURDAY AT FLAT ROCK!!!!
CNV ENTERPRISES SCHOOL BUS FIGURE 8 RACE SATURDAY!
OUTSTANDING RACING AND ENTERTAINMENT THRILLS FLAT ROCK CROWD

OUTSTANDING RACING AND ENTERTAINMENT THRILLS FLAT ROCK CROWD

September 4, 2021:   A sold out, standing-room only crowd jammed Flat Rock Speedway Saturday night for the CNV Enterprises School Bus Figure 8 races.  The final race of the 2021 season at “The Rock” saw a variety of events to...
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CARSON HOCEVAR LEADS VANDOORN 125 ENTRIES AT FLAT ROCK

CARSON HOCEVAR LEADS VANDOORN 125 ENTRIES AT FLAT ROCK

Flat Rock, MI—He’s won the Glass City 100 at Toledo, the Winchester 400.last season at the age of 17.  Now 18 years old, he just won the Money in the Bank 150 at Berlin Raceway, and, oh, by the way, he has a part-time ride...
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TRACKSIDE TIDBITS

TRACKSIDE TIDBITS

Trackside Tidbits by Debi Domby          Week 7    Rob Moore Jr won his first Street Stock 100 on his fourth try. His previous best was 13th. “Wow what a day/night!! First off, I can’t thank my dad and Dan Dow enough for...
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FLAT ROCK CROWD ROCKS FOR THE BUSES, STOCK CARS

FLAT ROCK CROWD ROCKS FOR THE BUSES, STOCK CARS

Flat Rock, MI—July 3, 2021:  The huge crowd was in the holiday mood Saturday night at Flat Rock Speedway for School Bus Figure 8 Night.  Jack Franzil scored the bus win, while Eric Lee captured the ARCA Moran Chevrolet Outlaw...
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IT'S HERE!  SCHOOL BUS FIGURE 8 RACE AT FLAT ROCK!

IT'S HERE! SCHOOL BUS FIGURE 8 RACE AT FLAT ROCK!

FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY TIME SCHEDULE Saturday, July 3: School Bus Figure 8 Race Plus Boat Figure 8, Flag Pole race, and the ARCA Moran Chevrolet Outlaw Super Late Models, ARCA...
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TOLEDO SPEEDWAY SITE OF GLASS CITY 200 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

TOLEDO SPEEDWAY SITE OF GLASS CITY 200 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

Flat Rock Speedway fans looking for more racing action can travel just 30 miles south of Flat Rock to Toledo Speedway this Saturday night, September 18 for the 33rd running of the Central Transport Glass City 200 at Toledo...
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FLAT ROCK-TOLEDO AWARDS NIGHT OCTOBER 15 AT TOLEDO SPEEDWAY

FLAT ROCK-TOLEDO AWARDS NIGHT OCTOBER 15 AT TOLEDO SPEEDWAY

The 2021 Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway Awards banquet has been set for Friday evening, October 15 at Toledo Speedway.  The event will take place under a large tent behind the Speedway Bar and Grille. The doors will open at 6...
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FLAT ROCK OFF-SEASON WORK BEGINS

FLAT ROCK OFF-SEASON WORK BEGINS

September 30, 2021:  Flat Rock Speedway has already begun its off-season work list of projects at the ¼ mile paved oval.  Good weather has allowed work crews to begin renovations and repairs to the facility. Monroe Asphalt...
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ORDER YOUR AWARDS NIGHT TICKETS TODAY!

ORDER YOUR AWARDS NIGHT TICKETS TODAY!

The order deadline for tickets for the Flat Rock-Toledo Speedway Awards Night is today, Wednesday at 5 p.m. Call 419-727-1100; leave a message if the call is not answered.  The event is Friday, October 15.  Doors open at 6,...
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A LOOK BACK-MARC RACE AT FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY, 1958

A LOOK BACK-MARC RACE AT FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY, 1958

You have to be somewhat of an auto racing history buff to recognize the significance that Flat Rock Speedway played in the sport, beginning in 1953, the year the track opened its gates for the first race on August 14.  The...
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