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Flat Rock's School Bus Figure 8 Show Rained Out; Re-set For Friday, September 19
Flat Rock, MI (9-13-08): A solid rain pattern has forced the postponement of the Pepsi School Bus Figure 8 races Saturday night at Flat Rock Speedway. Track officials have reset the race for Friday, Septermber 19th at 7:30 p.m. The original rain date was for Sunday afternoon, but the steadying effects of Hurricane Ike on the weather forecast for tomorrow for more rain pushed the make-up date to next Friday evening.
ALL tickets dated for September 13th will be honored for the Friday, September 19th show date. Times will change slightly; the front gates and box office will both open at 5 p.m., with racing at 7:30 p.m. The pit gate will open at 5 p.m. with practice slated for 6 p.m.
ALL general admission tickets and kids' tickets will go on sale at 5:30 when the box office opens. A small amount of reserved seating remains. Those will go on sale Monday morning by calling the track office at 734-782-2480.
In addition to the School Bus Figure 8 race, the Michigan Legends Cars and the Street Stocks/Figure 8's (on the oval track) will be in competition.
...Flat Rock Speedway Rain Update (9-13-2008)-- 10:42am
Track officials will make a decision at noon today regarding today's event. We will also be announcing a future rain date for the School Bus Figure 8 race in the event of a rain out.
Currently, the set rain date is Sunday September 14th, but due to storms and effects from Hurricane Ike this date may change. Please visit www.flatrockspeedway.com for up to date information.
WE WILL MAKE OUR DECISIONS AT 12 NOON TODAY.
...Lee-Ford Jr.-Abel-Turner Capture 2008 Flat Rock Championships
Flat Rock, MI (9-6-2008)-- Eric Lee (Late Model), Dan Ford Jr. (Street Stock A Main), Rich Abel (Street Stock B Main) and Brad Turner (4 Cylinder) were crowned the 2008 track champions Saturday night at Flat Rock Speedway. Ricky Kargel was the victor in the 100 lap Late Model race and Billy Earley took the Figure 8 contest. Glass Block Sales served as the sponsor for the beautiful evening of racing at the ¼ mile paved oval.
...FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY SEPT. 6, 2008 CHAMPIONSHIP NIGHT INFORMATION
| Pits: 1:30 p.m. | |
| Practice: 3 p.m. | |
| Time trials: 5 | |
| Racing: 7 p.m. | |
| ORDER OF EVENTS | |
| 3 p.m. | Practice (Rotation) |
| 5 p.m. | Time trials |
| 7 p.m. | LM last-chance (if necessary) |
| SS A, B heats | |
| 4 Cylinder heats | |
| *Crews to infield | |
| LM feature-100 laps | |
| SS A Main-30 laps | |
| SS B Main-20 laps | |
| 4 Cylinder feature-25 laps | |
| Figure 8 feature-20 laps | |
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Whisman Flat Rock Figure 8 King For 2008
Flat Rock, MI (8-30-2008)-- Dennis “The Rebel” Whisman delivered Saturday night at Flat Rock Speedway, taking the ARCA Speedway Bar and Grille Figure 8 25 lap Championship feature and capturing the 2008 Flat Rock track championship in the process. Chris Benson, Rob Moore and Jim Selmi were also feature winners on a perfect night for racing.
...Dailey Takes Thrilling Aquafina 250 Enduro at Flat Rock; Snares Championship
Flat Rock, MI (8-29-2008)-- Howell, MI driver Michael Dailey pulled off the “Daily Double” in outstanding fashion Friday night at Flat Rock Speedway, pulling off the upset win by .12 of a second to win the Aquafina 250 lap Enduro race and in the process sewed up the 2008 Flat Rock Enduro championship. Matt Brazeau took the 25 lap ARCA David’s Jewelry 4 Cylinder race in front of a good crowd.
...Local Hockey Legend Nick Vitucci to Race at Flat Rock Speedway Friday Night
FLAT ROCK MI (8-28-08)--Local hockey legend Nick Vitucci, a member of the ECHL Hall of Fame, will make his auto racing debut at Flat Rock Speedway on Friday Night. Vitucci will compete in Flat Rock Speedway's popular David's Jewelry 4-Cylinder division as part of the track's Aquafina Enduro 250 night.
...Trackside Tidbits by Debi Domby
Flat Rock Speedway Upcoming Weekend Schedule
Flat Rock, MI (8-23-2008)--
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Pelletier-Miller-Ford Jr.-Chartrand Flat Rock Winners
Flat Rock, MI (8-23-2008)-- With temperatures in the 90’s and humidity to match, there was extra flavor added to Saturday night’s Stoney Creek Auto Parts Kids Night at Flat Rock Speedway. Over 500 kids were in attendance to take advantage of the track’s free admission, hot dog, chips and a drink for kids 14 and under. On the track, the action was sometimes wild and extremely entertaining and exciting. Paul Pelletier, Jeremy Miller, Dan Ford Jr. and Steve Chartrand were feature winners. Kevin Butzin of Stoney Creek, who also competed in the Late Model class, made trophy presentations to the victors. The entire race card was completed at 9:45 p.m.
...Attention Figure 8 and Street Stock Teams
Flat Rock Speedway has found a source to take your discarded Hoosier Sportsman tires. They may be dropped off at the track Saturday night or during the week; please check in at the office before doing so on weekdays. The track, as previously announced, is also taking Late Model tires of compounds 3035, 3045, F-45 and F-56.
...Action-Packed Night at Flat Rock
Flat Rock, MI (8-16-2008)-- There was activity both on and off the track on a perfect day weather-wise Saturday night at Flat Rock Speedway, as “The Rock” hosted the Sterling Printing and Graphics/Leppen Chiropractic Autograph Night. Fans were treated by Flat Rock’s race teams to candy, photos and treats during the on-track autograph session prior to the race program. Feature winners for the night were Eric Lee, Billy Earley, Mike Jaynes and Larry Smouthers Jr.
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