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TICKETS GOING FAST FOR FLAT ROCK’S SCHOOL BUS RACE SATURDAY
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Just over 300 reserved seat tickets and a large quantity of general admission tickets are still available as of Wednesday afternoon for Flat Rock Speedway’s Dani’s Transport School Bus Figure 8 race, set for Saturday,...
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2020 FLAT ROCK/TOLEDO SPEEDWAY BULLETIN (3-2-20)
The winter office for both tracks is at the Toledo Speedway Automotive Building on the east end of the grounds; phone number, 419-727-1100 and mailing address remain the same.
The Late Model class name has been revised to...
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A LOOK BACK IN THE HISTORY OF FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY...
This Flat Rock Speedway poster is from the 1950's! Check it out...racing Tuesday, Friday and Sunday nights! Race time was called "Post" time, a term used in horse racing....
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FLAT ROCK-TOLEDO SPEEDWAY UPDATE—August 7, 2020
As you know, there have been no changes from the States of Ohio and Michigan in the orders regarding the Coronavirus since our last update on July 31.
The State of Ohio and the Lucas County Health Department have stated no...
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FLAT ROCK AND TOLEDO SPEEDWAY GIFTS AVAILABLE!
Looking for that perfect gift for the racer on your list??? Santa Claus has Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway goodies that can fill those stockings now! Choose from Flat Rock Season tickets, $25 gift cards (redeemable at either...
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FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY UPDATE—JULY 31, 2020
Flat Rock Speedway
There have been no changes since our last update on July 16. The Governor of the State of Michigan announced that the area which includes Flat Rock Speedway would remain in Phase 4, which allows for a...
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DTS TITLE SPONSOR FOR FLAT ROCK STREET STOCKS, JOY FAIR MEMORIAL
Flat Rock, MI—February 23, 2021: Flat Rock Speedway officials have confirmed the return of DTS Drive Train Specialists as the title sponsor of Flat Rock’s ARCA Street Stock division for the upcoming 2021 racing season.
DTS...
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
From the staff of Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!...
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Remembering "Bad Jess" Austin
“Bad” Jess Austin, who drove his familiar #36 in the ARCA Late Model division at Flat Rock Speedway in the 1960s and 1970s, passed away Oct. 5 2019 at the age of 84 after a long illness which moved him from his home into...
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MORAN CHEVY CONTINUES FLAT ROCK LATE MODEL SPONSORSHIP
Flat Rock, Michigan—December 10, 2019: Moran Chevrolet has agreed to return as the title sponsor of the ARCA Flat Rock Speedway Outlaw Super Late Model division and has also renewed its support for the ARCA Outlaw Super Late...
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KEN SCHRADER AT WHEEL OF VORE’S COMPACT SATURDAY AT FLAT ROCK
It will be a weekend of firsts at Flat Rock Speedway this Saturday and Sunday, June 15-16. The Vore’s Compact Touring Series, featuring front-wheel drive cars, will make their first-ever appearance at the track Saturday...
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THROWBACK THURSDSAY-1971
Flat Rock Speedway--up until 1974, 2 divisions of race cars were featured. At Flat Rock Speedway, the Late Models and Figure 8's headlined the racing action.
Denny Pace was the top dog in the Figure 8 class, seen here at...
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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!
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
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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Driver Bulletin: February 9, 2026
Driver Bulletin February 9, 2026
THANK YOU Moran Chevrolet (Outlaw Super Late Model), DTS Drive Train Specialists (Street Stocks), R & M Recycling (Figure 8s), Salenbien Trucking & Excavating (Late Model Sportsman)...
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Memories of Races Past - by Brad Keselowski
The following is reprinted with permission from Brad Keselowski. Read the original here.
Memories of Races Past
By Brad Keselowski
Not that long ago, I came across this incredible article about a thief who made more than a...
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INNOVATIVE FLUIDS JOINS ARCA GOLD CUP SERIES SPONSOR LIST
The 6-race ARCA Late Model Gold Cup Series is proud to announce the addition of Innovative Fluids, LLC as a sponsor for the upcoming 2019 season at Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways. The company, located in Milan, MI has agreed...
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Motor City 200 Tickets on Sale
Flat Rock Speedway Host 200 Laps of Late Model and Modified Racing on April 28th
Rochester Hills, MI (April 11, 2019) - With the calendar making the turn to April, race fans, drivers, crews and officials are gearing up for...
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FLAT ROCK KICKS OFF 2019 SEASON; PRACTICE BEGINS!
Flat Rock, MI—April 13, 2019: A total of 38 race teams took advantage of the first of 3 pre-season practices Saturday afternoon at Flat Rock Speedway. A variety of race cars, ranging from ARCA Late Models, Figure 8’s, Street...
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BARRON ROARS TO FIRST-EVER FLAT ROCK WIN
Flat Rock, MI—May 18, 2019: Caleb Barron grew up watching and crewing for his late grandfather, Bob Rae, as a youngster at Flat Rock Speedway. Several years ago, with Bob at his side, Caleb and his brother, Collin, took over...
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VARSITY AUTOMOTIVE GROUP/JOY FAIR MEMORIAL 100 MAY 25 AT FLAT ROCK
Flat Rock, MI—May 22, 2019: A field of 20-25 of the top outlaw Late Model drivers in the Tri-State area are expected for the Saturday, May 25 Varsity Automotive Group Joy Fair Memorial 100 at Flat Rock Speedway. The ARCA...
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FLAT ROCK JUNE 1 SHOW CANCELLED
Flat Rock Speedway’s Saturday, June 1 show has been cancelled. The unfavorable forecast of showers and thundershowers for late this afternoon and into the evening has shut down action for Saturday night.
The National Weather...
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FLAT ROCK/TOLEDO RACE TEAM BULLETIN
October 23, 2018
To: ARCA Late Model Sportsman, Figure 8, Street Stock, Enduro/Factory Stock teams
RE: Tire rule for 2019 season
The Hoosier D-800 Tire will be permitted for competition for the 2019 season in each class....
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FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO SPEEDWAY CHAMPIONS HONORED
Southgate, MI—November 2, 2018: Race teams, officials, family and friends gathered Friday evening at the Crystal Gardens Banquet Center in Southgate, MI for the annual Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways Awards Banquet. Each of...
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2019 FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO RULE CHANGES ANNOUNCED
November 19, 2018: The 2019 rule changes for both Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways are now available. With the exception of the previously-announced D800 tire and the Figure 8 division adding the V8 engine to be eligible for...
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FLAT ROCK-TOLEDO SPEEDWAY UPDATE---JUNE 13, 2020
As of today, Saturday, June 13, no new information has been received from the States of Michigan and Ohio regarding race tracks and the possibility of re-opening.
With that, we will cancel the Saturday, July 4 event at Flat...
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MARCH 26, 2021 FLAT ROCK/TOLEDO SPEEDWAY BULLETIN
THIS BULLETIN SHOULD GET YOU UP TO DATE ON THE SEASON…BE SURE TO READ THROUGH IT!
**A reminder for Flat Rock pad rentals! Save $50 by April 1….and get a free pit pass to one of the practice days! The form is now posted on...
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FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY ROARS TO LIFE!
Flat Rock, MI—May 1, 2021: After the entire 2020 season was shut out due to the COVID-19 restrictions, Flat Rock Speedway opened its gates for the new season of 2021. Jack’s Bicycle of Monroe served as the Opening Day...
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TRACKSIDE TIDBITS
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