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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.
...Racer's Reunion and Autograph Night at Flat Rock Speedway this Saturday
Rain Hits Flat Rock Again; Autograph Night August 16
FLAT ROCK, MI: (8-10-08): For the fourth time in the last eight Saturday events, Flat Rock Speedway suffered yet another cancellation of its race card. The Lakeshore Utility Trailer Sales-sponsored event of August 9, featuring the Buckeye Super Sprints, Michigan Legends and the track's weekly ARCA Street Stocks, Figure 8's and 4 Cylinders fell victim to the rain. A total of 105 cars were on hand.
...Rain Hits Flat Rock Again
Flat Rock, MI (8-9-2008)-- Flat Rock Speedway suffered yet another rainout, as the Lakeshore Utility Trailer Night fell victim to the elements. All of qualifying was completed, as the Buckeye Super Sprints, Flat Rock’s Figure 8’s, Street Stocks, 4 Cylinders all time trialed before the rain. The Michigan Legends were also on hand for the big 5 division program.
The rain began at the end of qualifying at 6:25 p.m. and the track was just about ready to go when another rain hit the track at 7:45 p.m., ending the racing card.
More details will be available tomorrow.
...Trackside Tidbits by Debi Domby
Randy DeMaggio took the lead on lap 21 and spent the remainder of the 100-lap feature battling with someone or the other. He won what was probably the biggest race of his racing career when he was victorious in the Street Stock 100-lap feature Saturday night.
...Bulletin: ARCA Flat Rock Speedway Late Model Teams
Flat Rock, MI (8-4-2008)-- Just to update you on the remainder of the 2008 schedule;
Your next race is Saturday, August 16 (Autograph Night). Pits open at 1:30, practice at 3, time trials 4:30, autographs at 6:15, racing at 7. (Schedule moved up ½ hour as usual for Autograph session).
This race will be an impound race—the notice was posted on the payoff window July 26 (150 lap event) for those of you that did not see it. Read More for additional information.
Dupuis Notches Mt. Dew 250 At Flat Rock
Final Enduro Now Set Aug 29th.
Flat Rock, MI (8-3-2008)-- Veteran Tristan Dupuis made it 2 in a row after capturing the Mt. Dew 250 lap Enduro at Flat Rock Speedway on a bright, sunny Sunday afternoon. Mike Bershback topped the field in the 25 lap ARCA David’s Jewelry 4 Cylinder main event.
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DeMaggio Captures Bob's Car Wash 100 at Flat Rock
Flat Rock, MI (8-2-2008)-- A picture-perfect evening was the setting for the Bob’s Car Wash 100 at Flat Rock Speedway Saturday night for the ARCA Greater Detroit Auto Auction Street Stock class. Wyandotte, MI driver Randy DeMaggio held back a great bid by Dan Ford Jr. to win the contest, which was completed in just 42 minutes. Lonnie York took the 40 lap B Main, Jeremy Miller grabbed the wild Figure 8 race and the duo of Howard Kelley Jr. and Tom O’Leary III were the victors in the Figure 8 Train race.
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