SEASONS GREETINGS!

SEASONS GREETINGS!

May the blessings of this joyous season be upon you and your family! From the staff and management of Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!...
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Toledo, Flat Rock Featured as 2018 ARCA/CRA Super Series Powered by JEGS Schedule Released

Toledo, Flat Rock Featured as 2018 ARCA/CRA Super Series Powered by JEGS Schedule Released

Salem, Indiana (December 26, 2017): Champion Racing Association Powered by JEGS has officially released the 2018 Schedule for the ARCA/CRA Super Series Powered by JEGS, including two races at Toledo Speedway and one at Flat...
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FLAT ROCK-TOLEDO SPEEDWAY BULLETIN (1-17-18)

FLAT ROCK-TOLEDO SPEEDWAY BULLETIN (1-17-18)

This is our second winter bulletin of the season. We will post one for each month through March. The winter office for both tracks is at Toledo: 419-727-1100. 1099 tax documents: will be mailed by the end of the month. 2018...
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Remembering Norm Lewallen

Remembering Norm Lewallen

NORM LEWALLEN Norman J. “Norm” Lewallen, 57, of Toledo, passed away Monday January 15 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo Inpatient Unit. A lifelong Toledo Speedway supporter and participant, Lewallen attended races...
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ARCA DRIVERS, OFFICIALS HONORED AT MICHIGAN AUTO RACE FAN BANQUET

ARCA DRIVERS, OFFICIALS HONORED AT MICHIGAN AUTO RACE FAN BANQUET

Several drivers and officials from various ARCA properties were honored Saturday night at the 52nd annual Michigan Auto Racing Fan Club awards banquet in Warren, Michigan. Drivers from 16 Michigan tracks and 16 touring...
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POINT FUND RETURNS, BONUSES ADDED FOR ARCA LATE MODEL GOLD CUP

POINT FUND RETURNS, BONUSES ADDED FOR ARCA LATE MODEL GOLD CUP

Toledo, Ohio—January 31, 2018: A pair of changes to the ARCA Late Model Gold Cup program for the upcoming season will benefit drivers that compete at ARCA’s 2 short tracks-Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways. A point fund will be...
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BANDOLERO OPEN HOUSE AT SPARTAN MARCH 3; KICKS OFF FLAT ROCK’S NEW CLASS

BANDOLERO OPEN HOUSE AT SPARTAN MARCH 3; KICKS OFF FLAT ROCK’S NEW CLASS

Flat Rock, MI—February 15, 2018: Flat Rock Speedway, which will begin racing the Bandolero class as part of its 2018 schedule of events, will take part in an open house for the division at the Spartan, MI Speedway Saturday,...
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FLAT ROCK-TOLEDO SPEEDWAY BULLETIN (2-20-18)

FLAT ROCK-TOLEDO SPEEDWAY BULLETIN (2-20-18)

This is our third winter bulletin of the season. We will post one for each month through March. The winter office for both tracks is at Toledo: 419-727-1100. HEAD/NECK RESTRAINT REMINDER THAT ALL CLASSES are now required to...
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BANDOLERO OPEN HOUSE AT SPARTAN SATURDAY; PRE-SEASON BEGINS!

BANDOLERO OPEN HOUSE AT SPARTAN SATURDAY; PRE-SEASON BEGINS!

Flat Rock, MI—February 28, 2018: The pre-season begins full-speed this weekend when Flat Rock Speedway takes part in an open house for the Bandolero division at the Spartan, MI Speedway Saturday, March 3. Flat Rock will begin...
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FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO SPECIAL EVENT TICKETS ON SALE MARCH 12

FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO SPECIAL EVENT TICKETS ON SALE MARCH 12

TOLEDO, OH: (3-7-18):  Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway are moving forward with plans for the new racing season, and that includes taking ticket orders for a variety of special events at both tracks. Reserved seating, general...
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Visit the Toledo/Flat Rock Speedway Booth at Bedford Trade Fair

Visit the Toledo/Flat Rock Speedway Booth at Bedford Trade Fair

Toledo/Flat Rock Speedways will have a booth at the Bedford Trade Fair this weekend. Visitors can visit booth 119/120 to view one of the Bandolero cars that will be racing at Flat Rock Speedway this season. Also they can give...
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REMEMBERING CATHY KNAKIEWICZ

REMEMBERING CATHY KNAKIEWICZ

Catherine (Cathy) Knakiewicz, 71, who served in various capacities as an ARCA Official across all the company’s properties with her late husband Ed for more than 40 years, passed away Friday March 9 at Kingston Rehabilitation...
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TOLEDO SPEEDWAY RACER’S REUNION FEATURES INDY 500 CONNECTION

TOLEDO SPEEDWAY RACER’S REUNION FEATURES INDY 500 CONNECTION

Toledo, Ohio—March 12, 2018: The 15th annual Racer’s Reunion at the Toledo Speedway Bar and Grill on Saturday March 17 will again feature Toledo’s connection to the Indianapolis 500—often referred to as the Greatest Spectacle...
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NEARLY 200 ATTEND INDY 500-THEMED RACER REUNION AT TOLEDO SPEEDWAY BAR & GRILL SATURDAY, MARCH 17

NEARLY 200 ATTEND INDY 500-THEMED RACER REUNION AT TOLEDO SPEEDWAY BAR & GRILL SATURDAY, MARCH 17

Attendance exceeded 200 for Saturday’s multiple activities associated with the 15th annual Racer Reunion Saturday March 17 at the Toledo Speedway Bar & Grill. In addition to the Racer Reunion, Michigan Auto Race Fan Club...
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FLAT ROCK-TOLEDO SPEEDWAY BULLETIN (3-20-18)

FLAT ROCK-TOLEDO SPEEDWAY BULLETIN (3-20-18)

This is our last winter bulletin of the season. Flat Rock office will open Monday, April 16. Toledo office is open as usual. HEAD/NECK RESTRAINT REMINDER THAT ALL CLASSES are now required to have this device. Fastime Racing...
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Natalie Decker featured guest at annual Press Conference at Hollywood Casino

Natalie Decker featured guest at annual Press Conference at Hollywood Casino

TOLEDO, Ohio (March 20, 2018) -- The media came out in full force Tuesday afternoon to meet ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards driver Natalie Decker, the featured guest at the annual ARCA Press Conference at Hollywood...
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JIM HETTINGER

JIM HETTINGER

Michigan native Jim Hettinger, the 1984 and 1990 ARCA Midget Series champion and all-time winningest series driver with 38 victories, passed away Saturday March 24 at the age of 67.   In January at the Michigan Auto Racing...
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KIDS POWER WHEELS DERBY DATES SET FOR 2018

KIDS POWER WHEELS DERBY DATES SET FOR 2018

The Monroe County Fair, Flat Rock Speedway and Toledo Speedway dates for Power Wheels Derby events for kids age 3-10 have been announced for 2018. This marks the 3rd annual Power Wheels Derby at the Monroe County Fair and the...
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JOE HAWES SET TO BEGIN 36TH SEASON OF LATE MODEL RACING

JOE HAWES SET TO BEGIN 36TH SEASON OF LATE MODEL RACING

Toledo, Ohio: March 30, 2018: Anyone that has sat in the grandstands for the past 3 decades at Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways has seen Joe Hawes compete in the ARCA Late Model division. And chalk up another year in that...
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FLAT ROCK TEAMS PREP FOR JET’S PIZZA OPENER THIS SATURDAY

FLAT ROCK TEAMS PREP FOR JET’S PIZZA OPENER THIS SATURDAY

Flat Rock, MI: April 21, 2018: A cloudy yet comfortable day greeted 51 race teams that were on hand at Flat Rock Speedway’s annual pre-season practice Saturday afternoon. The 5-hour session went off without any incidents as...
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THIEL-WHISMAN JR.-MORNEAU JR.-PANKOW GRAB FLAT ROCK OPENERS

THIEL-WHISMAN JR.-MORNEAU JR.-PANKOW GRAB FLAT ROCK OPENERS

Flat Rock, MI—April 28, 2018: Flat Rock Speedway kicked off the new year with the Jet’s Pizza Season Opener Saturday night. A group of hardy race fans braved the cold temperatures to take in the first race of the season....
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RANDA WINS FLAT ROCK THRILLER; EVERAGE-EARLEY-FARMER ALSO VICTORIOUS

RANDA WINS FLAT ROCK THRILLER; EVERAGE-EARLEY-FARMER ALSO VICTORIOUS

Flat Rock, MI—May 5, 2018: Rob Randa pulled even with Jeff Metdepenningen on the final lap and went 3 wide coming out of turn 4 to edge Jeff by inches in the outstanding ARCA DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stock A Main...
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RAIN STOPS FLAT ROCK AGAIN

RAIN STOPS FLAT ROCK AGAIN

Flat Rock, MI: 1:55 P.M.  May 19:  Flat Rock Speedway's racing program has been cancelled.  We are in the middle of a very heavy downpour, and the storms are now lining up and headed this way.  We will have rescheduling...
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FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO ANNOUNCE RE-SCHEDULE INFORMATION

FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO ANNOUNCE RE-SCHEDULE INFORMATION

Monday, May 21, 2018: With the recent rains and cancellation of several racing programs, Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway have re-scheduled several promotions and events. The scheduled events are not changing; the promotions and...
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DIAMOND RACING PRODUCTS/JOY FAIR MEMORIAL 100 MAY 26 AT FLAT ROCK

DIAMOND RACING PRODUCTS/JOY FAIR MEMORIAL 100 MAY 26 AT FLAT ROCK

Flat Rock, MI—May 22, 2017: A field of 20-25 of the top outlaw Late Model drivers in the Tri-state area are expected for the Saturday, May 26 Diamond Racing Products Joy Fair Memorial 100 at Flat Rock Speedway. The ARCA Moran...
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TRACKSIDE TIDBITS

TRACKSIDE TIDBITS

Trackside Tidbits, by Debi Domby   May 5   It's the second week of racing and no repeat winners between the two weeks and only a couple duplicate winners in the heats and qualifying. The season is starting out great with...
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FLAT ROCK SET FOR DIAMOND RACING PRODUCTS/JOY FAIR MEMORIAL 100 SATURDAY

FLAT ROCK SET FOR DIAMOND RACING PRODUCTS/JOY FAIR MEMORIAL 100 SATURDAY

Flat Rock, MI—May 25, 2018: Take a look at this photo—talk about history….that’s “Big Bill” France in the background center with several drivers after one of the big races at Flat Rock Speedway, circa 1950’s! France, the...
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SATURDAY, MAY 26 UPDATE--6 p.m.

SATURDAY, MAY 26 UPDATE--6 p.m.

6 p.m.  2 rain delays, but we are just finishing up practice!  23 Late Models for the Diamond Racing Products Joy Fair Memorial 100 lap feature and 34 Street Stocks...Features only tonight...yes, we are racing!...
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BERGAKKER TAKES THRILLING DIAMOND RACING JOY FAIR MEMORIAL 100

BERGAKKER TAKES THRILLING DIAMOND RACING JOY FAIR MEMORIAL 100

Flat Rock, MI—May 26, 2018: The 2 hour rain delay prior to the start of practice was well worth the wait! Brian Bergakker snared the lead from Jimmy Thiel with 15 laps to go to win the Diamond Racing Products Joy Fair...
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ON THIS MEMORIAL DAY...

ON THIS MEMORIAL DAY...

In honor of those who served....all gave some,...some gave all........
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