I-275 WORK TO BEGIN WEEK OF JULY 5….BE PREPARED!

I-275 WORK TO BEGIN WEEK OF JULY 5….BE PREPARED!

I-275 in Monroe and Wayne Counties is about to begin a 4-year “Revive 275” construction project. The Start date has now been announced…it begins the week of July 5…. According to MDOT, I-275 from Will Carleton Road to...
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FRIDAY NIGHT SPECIAL!  KIDS TO AGE 12 FREE & FREE DRINK, HOT DOG!
FLAT ROCK PRACTICE WEDNESDAY; TIRE SALES INFORMATION

FLAT ROCK PRACTICE WEDNESDAY; TIRE SALES INFORMATION

FLAT ROCK PRACTICE WEDNESDAY; TIRE SALES INFORMATION Flat Rock Speedway will host an open practice Wednesday, July 21 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The pit gates will open at 3:30 p.m. Pit passes are $20 each. FLAT ROCK TIRE...
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SHEPPARD TAKES WIN; KYLE METDEPENNINGEN/NATHAN SPROTBERRY ENDURO CO-CHAMPS

SHEPPARD TAKES WIN; KYLE METDEPENNINGEN/NATHAN SPROTBERRY ENDURO CO-CHAMPS

August 28, 2021: Derrick Sheppard was victorious in The Vault Antiques and Treasures ARCA 250 lap Enduro Championship race Saturday night at Flat Rock Speedway. Despite the hot and humid conditions, the event was run in its...
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FLAT ROCK-TOLEDO SPEEDWAY RACE TEAM BULLETIN (9-10-21)

FLAT ROCK-TOLEDO SPEEDWAY RACE TEAM BULLETIN (9-10-21)

As we near the end of racing season, good luck to our teams that travel to other tracks to get in more racing action! Please visit our tracks in the area that still have race dates on the schedule. *While Flat Rock’s racing...
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FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO AWARDS CELEBRATION SET FOR FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21—ORDER YOUR TICKETS BY OCT. 19

FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO AWARDS CELEBRATION SET FOR FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21—ORDER YOUR TICKETS BY OCT. 19

Just a reminder that the annual Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway Awards Celebration for the 2022 racing season is Friday night, October 21 at the Toledo Speedway Bar and Grille. The doors will open at 6 p.m. and the awards...
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THANK YOU!

THANK YOU!

With the 2022 racing season and Awards Night now complete, we would like to say THANK YOU to our fans, sponsors, race teams and officials for your continued support of both Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways! We are working on...
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!
DUNWELL DRY GOODS SCHOOL BUS FIGURE 8 RACE AT FLAT ROCK SEPTEMBER 2;  TICKETS NOW ON SALE!

DUNWELL DRY GOODS SCHOOL BUS FIGURE 8 RACE AT FLAT ROCK SEPTEMBER 2; TICKETS NOW ON SALE!

August 21, 2023: Get your tickets NOW for the Saturday, September 2 Dunwell Dry Goods School Bus Figure 8 race at Flat Rock Speedway! Both reserved and general admission tickets are going quickly. The track also offers...
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Driver Bulletin: August 28, 2023

Driver Bulletin: August 28, 2023

FLAT ROCK/TOLEDO SPEEDWAY INFORMATION SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 FLAT ROCK—RACE TIME IS 6 P.M. ORDER OF EVENTS- Saturday, September 2, 2023 2:30-2:50 Rig Parking-No unloading 3pm Pit gates open 4:15 pm Practice: SS,...
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FLAT ROCK HISTORICAL SOCIETY FLEA MARKET CANCELLATION REMINDER

FLAT ROCK HISTORICAL SOCIETY FLEA MARKET CANCELLATION REMINDER

Just a reminder, due to the State of Michigan orders for the COVID-19 virus, the Sunday, October 4 Flat Rock Historical Society Flea Market held at Flat Rock Speedway has been cancelled. This announcement was made August...
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FLAT ROCK PRACTICE DAY BUSY; FINAL PRACTICE DAY SATURDAY, APRIL 24

FLAT ROCK PRACTICE DAY BUSY; FINAL PRACTICE DAY SATURDAY, APRIL 24

Saturday, April 17, 2021: Sunshine and blue skies greeted the first practice day for the 2021 Flat Rock Speedway season. After the entire 2020 schedule was cancelled by the COVID-19 virus, Saturday’s session was a welcome...
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FIGURE 8’S GO RETRO SATURDAY AFTERNOON AT “THE ROCK”

FIGURE 8’S GO RETRO SATURDAY AFTERNOON AT “THE ROCK”

It’s a step back in time to the 1960’s, 1970’s and 80’s at Flat Rock Speedway! Actually, we can go back to the beginning of Figure 8 racing at the track in 1961. The current ARCA Figure 8 division will go “Retro” Saturday...
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FLAT ROCK HISTORICAL SOCIETY FLEA MARKET SET FOR JUNE 6 AT FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY

FLAT ROCK HISTORICAL SOCIETY FLEA MARKET SET FOR JUNE 6 AT FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY

May 12, 2021: Flat Rock Speedway management and the Flat Rock Historical Society have received approval to conduct the semi-annual Flea Market at the track Sunday, June 6. The Monroe County Health Department has approved the...
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FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY TIME SCHEDULE	 FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2021 FRIDAY NIGHT SPECIAL!

FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY TIME SCHEDULE FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2021 FRIDAY NIGHT SPECIAL!

FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2021 FRIDAY NIGHT SPECIAL! 3:30 p.m. Pit gates open 5:30 p.m. Practice 7:30 p.m. Racing *Front gates and ticket office opens at 5:30 p.m. NO advance sale for...
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WARNING!  CONSTRUCTION TO AVOID ON THE WAY TO FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO

WARNING! CONSTRUCTION TO AVOID ON THE WAY TO FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO

Flat Rock: Will-Carleton Road is CLOSED for the next 2 weeks. This is the exit to Flat Rock from I-275 that many of you use to get to the track. Suggestion is to continue south on I-275 to exit 5, Carleton-Rockwood Road. ...
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FLAT ROCK/TOLEDO TIRE UPDATE:  June 28, 2021

FLAT ROCK/TOLEDO TIRE UPDATE: June 28, 2021

Effective immediately, tire sales during the week will take place ONLY Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This policy remains in effect: you may only buy tires the week your division is racing. *If you purchased...
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FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY TIRE SALES INFORMATION/JULY 31 RACE DAY SCHEDULE

FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY TIRE SALES INFORMATION/JULY 31 RACE DAY SCHEDULE

TIRE SALES: Thursday and Friday, July 29, July 30; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The tire management program remains unchanged. Chalk mark sizes are very limited for both Late Models and for the D800’s. Late Models, Figure 8’s and...
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CRONENWETT JR. HITS FLAT ROCK TRIFECTA

CRONENWETT JR. HITS FLAT ROCK TRIFECTA

Saturday, August 14, 2021: When you’re hot, you’re hot…and Steve Cronenwett Jr. is hot. Steve collected his third win in a row, grabbing the win in the 50 lap ARCA Late Model Outlaw Super Late Model feature at Flat Rock...
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TO THOSE FALLEN HEROES..WE WILL NEVER FORGET
FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO SPEEDWAY CHAMPS, RACERS HONORED

FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO SPEEDWAY CHAMPS, RACERS HONORED

October 15, 2021: Race teams, officials, family and friends gathered Friday evening at Toledo Speedway for the Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways Awards Night. Each of the champions received their championship banners from...
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Merry Christmas from Flat Rock Speedway!
LOOKING BACK AT 1999:  THE “CAROLINA FLASH”-ROYCE CORNETT

LOOKING BACK AT 1999: THE “CAROLINA FLASH”-ROYCE CORNETT

As we all deal with the COVID-19 virus and the changes in our everyday lives, we take time to look back at our sport of short track racing in our area….hopefully to take a just a bit of a break from the issues of the...
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REMEMBERING BRYAN PHILLIPS

REMEMBERING BRYAN PHILLIPS

Bryan Phillips, a long-time supporter and contributor to the Racer’s Reunions at both Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways, passed away Sunday, April 19 due to complications from the COVID-19 virus. Phillips was part of the pit...
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THROWBACK THURSDAY---1954

THROWBACK THURSDAY---1954

Flat Rock Speedway was promoted by NASCAR founder and President Bill France Sr. from 1954-1956. In 1954, The Flat Rock 500-yes, a 500 lap race at “The Rock” was on the schedule. The winner was Lee Petty, Richard Petty’s...
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COVID-19 VIRUS BRINGS MORE CHANGES TO FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO SPEEDWAY SCHEDULES

COVID-19 VIRUS BRINGS MORE CHANGES TO FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO SPEEDWAY SCHEDULES

April 27, 2020: Due to challenges related to the coronavirus, including Executive Orders from both Michigan and Ohio Governor’s offices “Temporary Requirement to Suspend Activities that are not necessary to sustain or...
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FALL-BACK FRIDAY!

FALL-BACK FRIDAY!

Sorry, we missed Throwback Thursday, but let’s move to Fall-back Friday! Jerry Lee Sr. is pictured here at Flat Rock Speedway in his #3 Figure 8 car. Jerry ran for many seasons in the division. His sons, Jerry Jr. and...
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FLAT ROCK WORK RESUMES

FLAT ROCK WORK RESUMES

With construction now permitted in the State of Michigan, crews from Monroe Asphalt were at Flat Rock Speedway to lay asphalt along the newly-installed turn 1-2 concrete wall. The re-wiring of the pit area speaker system has...
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2019 ARCA MENARDS SERIES RACES ON MAV TV MARATHON!
FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY’S 70TH SEASON KICKS OFF MAY 7

FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY’S 70TH SEASON KICKS OFF MAY 7

August 14, 1953 was the date of the first race at Flat Rock Speedway, a ¼ mile asphalt oval, the first “rubberized” track in the country. Detroit-area paving icon Sheldon Hayes Sr. and several of his fellow businessmen...
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