HISTORY MADE AT FLAT ROCK-GREG STUDT FIRST TO WIN 3 DIVISION TITLES

HISTORY MADE AT FLAT ROCK-GREG STUDT FIRST TO WIN 3 DIVISION TITLES

Since 1977, Flat Rock Speedway has featured 3 classes of race cars---Late Models, Figure 8’s and Street Stocks. For a track to have the same 3 divisions over that 40 year period speaks volumes. For a driver to win a track...
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MORE PHOTOS FROM BANQUET!

MORE PHOTOS FROM BANQUET!

Check out the photos from the 2016 awards banquet for Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways!  The cover photo shows the track champions with their jackets and banners. The Rookies of the Year are pictured (from left to right):...
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FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO SPEEDWAYS HONOR 2016 CHAMPIONS

FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO SPEEDWAYS HONOR 2016 CHAMPIONS

Toledo, Ohio—November 4, 2016:  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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2017 ARCA FLAT ROCK-TOLEDO SPEEDWAY RULE CHANGES (as of 10-27-16)

2017 ARCA FLAT ROCK-TOLEDO SPEEDWAY RULE CHANGES (as of 10-27-16)

**DUE TO THE FIRE AT THE ARCA OFFICE, THERE WILL BE NO MAILING OF THESE RULE CHANGES. THEY WILL BE POSTED ON THE WEB SITE PAGES. ARCA ENDURO/FACTORY STOCKS Add to 1: No full-size trucks or vans. ENGINE, CARBURETOR,...
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IN MEMORY

IN MEMORY

ARCA, Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway would like to express their condolences to several families on their recent loss of family members. Former ARCA Street Stock driver Christian Fleck passed away October 8, 2016. Christian...
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Trackside Tidbits, the season ending edition

Trackside Tidbits, the season ending edition

Champions, I'm collecting comments from you and anyone else that wants to send me something on their 2016 season. Don't forget your sponsors. I'll publish it after the banquet. The banquet is Nov. 4, at Crystal Gardens in...
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FLAT ROCK/TOLEDO NOTES; BANQUET, BEER MILE, FLEA MARKET

FLAT ROCK/TOLEDO NOTES; BANQUET, BEER MILE, FLEA MARKET

October 18, 2016: It’s been 9 long days since the fire at the main office for ARCA in Temperance, MI. The building, a total loss, housed records and memorabilia from not only ARCA’s traveling Series, but also for Flat Rock...
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20 DAYS TO FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO BANQUET TICKET DEADLINE!

20 DAYS TO FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO BANQUET TICKET DEADLINE!

October 5, 2016: Just 20 days remain until the deadline for tickets for the annual Flat Rock-Toledo Speedway awards banquet, set for Friday evening, November 4 at the beautiful Crystal Gardens Banquet Center in Southgate,...
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2nd ANNUAL “MICHIGAN BEER MILE”

2nd ANNUAL “MICHIGAN BEER MILE”

Flat Rock, MI—October 5, 2016: Flat Rock Speedway will serve as the host site for the 2ND Annual “Michigan Beer Mile” Saturday, October 22. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Movember Foundation, which targets men’s...
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Continental acquires Hoosier Racing Tire Corporation

Continental acquires Hoosier Racing Tire Corporation

FORT MILL, S.C. (Oct. 4, 2016)— The international technology company Continental today announced the acquisition of Lakeville, Indiana-based Hoosier Racing Tire Corp., a manufacturer of specialty tires for racing...
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FLAT ROCK SPEDWAY HOST FLEA MARKETS THIS WEEKEND!

FLAT ROCK SPEDWAY HOST FLEA MARKETS THIS WEEKEND!

Flat Rock, MI—September 29, 2016: Flat Rock Speedway will be the site for a pair of two flea markets for the weekend of Friday and Saturday, October 1-2. The Saturday event caters to the race car set, while Sunday is the date...
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REMEMBERING MIKE NIEBRZYDOWSKI

REMEMBERING MIKE NIEBRZYDOWSKI

Mike Niebrzydowski, 49, of Wyandotte, MI passed away Sunday, September 25. Mike was a former member of the Track Safety Crew at Flat Rock Speedway in the 1990’s, and had recently worked at several tracks as part of the safety...
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FIRST-EVER MONROE COUNTY BREWFEST A SUCCESS

FIRST-EVER MONROE COUNTY BREWFEST A SUCCESS

The 1st Annual Monroe County Brewfest, a combined effort of the Monroe News and Flat Rock Speedway, benefited from great early fall weather and attracted a crowd estimated at over 600. A broad selection of 100 different...
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FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY FINALE’ FALLS TO RAIN

FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY FINALE’ FALLS TO RAIN

SEPTEMBER 10, 2016: A pair of steady rain showers put an abrupt end to Flat Rock Speedway’s racing season Saturday night. Practice had just begun when the rain arrived around 4:30 p.m. By 5:40, the cars were back on the track...
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TRACKSIDE TIDBITS

TRACKSIDE TIDBITS

Gold Cup, Aug. 19, Toledo The night started off with a horrific crash in qualifying. John Flynn was our first qualifier and he crashed out of turn two. Not exactly sure what he hit, the foam first or the cement barrier, but...
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MONROE NEWS 250 ENDURO, MINI CUPS TO CONCLUDE FLAT ROCK SEASON

MONROE NEWS 250 ENDURO, MINI CUPS TO CONCLUDE FLAT ROCK SEASON

Flat Rock, MI—September 7, 2016: Flat Rock Speedway will close the doors on the 2016 racing season this Saturday night, September 10.   The Monroe News 250 lap Enduro race and the Great Lakes Mini Cup Series cars will hit the...
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HUGE CROWD, GREAT ENTERTAINMENT HIGHLIGHT FLAT ROCK ACTION!

HUGE CROWD, GREAT ENTERTAINMENT HIGHLIGHT FLAT ROCK ACTION!

Flat Rock, MI—September 3, 2016: Perhaps the best weather of the season for Saturday night racing at Flat Rock Speedway greeted a huge, standing-room only crowd for the Dani’s Transport School Bus Figure 8 races. Each event...
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DANI’S TRANSPORT SCHOOL BUS RACE UP NEXT AT FLAT ROCK

DANI’S TRANSPORT SCHOOL BUS RACE UP NEXT AT FLAT ROCK

Flat Rock, MI—August 31, 2016: After 3 weekends of weather cancellations, Mother Nature needs to cooperate! Plans are in the works for one of the biggest nights of the season Saturday, September 3 at Flat Rock Speedway! The...
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FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY RAINED OUT

FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY RAINED OUT

FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY RAINED OUT Heavy, flooding rains have washed out tonight’s racing program at Flat Rock Speedway. The races that were to be run will not be rescheduled. The rain began at 2:45 p.m. and has continued as of...
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Clarity Newhouse using race car to get kids excited about science. By Kacie Hollins WXYZ/Channel 7

Clarity Newhouse using race car to get kids excited about science. By Kacie Hollins WXYZ/Channel 7

Troy, MI - “I started racing less than 2 years ago, so I’m in the middle of my second season right now and it’s been wonderful experience. I’ve been a race fan my entire life, and just never thought that a woman my age could...
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STUDT LOOKS TO MAKE HISTORY; EARLEY, KURZYNIEC IN LINE FOR 2016 TITLES

STUDT LOOKS TO MAKE HISTORY; EARLEY, KURZYNIEC IN LINE FOR 2016 TITLES

Flat Rock, MI—August 25, 2016: NASCAR rising star Chris Buescher will be making a visit to greet fans this Saturday night, August 27 at Flat Rock Speedway. Chris is the talk of NASCAR with just 3 races to go before “The...
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FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY STREET STOCK CHAMPIONSHIP NIGHT PROCEDURE

FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY STREET STOCK CHAMPIONSHIP NIGHT PROCEDURE

We have not had to do this for several years---here is the procedure for this Saturday night’s Championship for the ARCA DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stock A and B Main. *The top 20 in the A Main points are LOCKED IN...
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BIG NIGHT OF ACTIVITY SATURDAY AT FLAT ROCK; ENDURO BONUS $$ GROWS IN MEMORY OF BRANDON SWANSON

BIG NIGHT OF ACTIVITY SATURDAY AT FLAT ROCK; ENDURO BONUS $$ GROWS IN MEMORY OF BRANDON SWANSON

Flat Rock, MI—August 23, 2016: Flat Rock Speedway will host the Monroe News 250 lap Enduro race this Saturday night, August 27, as part of a big night of racing. The Enduro race will carry bonus awards in memory of Brandon...
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FLAT ROCK RAINS OUT

FLAT ROCK RAINS OUT

RAIN SHUTS DOWN FLAT ROCK; PELLETIER LATE MODEL CHAMP Flat Rock, MI: August 20, 2016: Flat Rock Speedway’s Late Model Season Championship fell victim to rain showers Saturday night. Several sets of practice laps were...
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NASCAR SPRINT CUP DRIVER CHRIS BUESCHER TO VISIT FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY SAT. AUG. 27

NASCAR SPRINT CUP DRIVER CHRIS BUESCHER TO VISIT FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY SAT. AUG. 27

FLAT ROCK, MI—NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Chris Buescher will greet race fans and sign autographs at Flat Rock Speedway on Saturday, August 27.             Buescher is in a battle to qualify for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Chase for...
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Trackside Tidbits, by Debi Domby

Trackside Tidbits, by Debi Domby

It was brought to my attention that I misspelled a couple drivers' last name. I apologize for doing this to the drivers, teams and their fans. It was a full night of racing with six feature races, two from last week's...
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CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKENDS BEGIN AT FLAT ROCK; PELLETIER GUNS FOR 4TH TITLE

CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKENDS BEGIN AT FLAT ROCK; PELLETIER GUNS FOR 4TH TITLE

August 15, 2016: Flat Rock Speedway’s 2016 track champions will be determined the next 2 Saturday nights at the ¼ mile paved oval. First up is the ARCA Moran Chevrolet Season Championship event, scheduled for Saturday night,...
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GREAT WEATHER, GREAT FLAT ROCK ACTION

GREAT WEATHER, GREAT FLAT ROCK ACTION

Flat Rock, MI—August 6, 2016: The high heat and humidity left the area just in time for a beautiful evening of racing at Flat Rock Speedway Saturday night. The Glass Unlimited/UAW Local 3000 Autograph Night saw a good crowd...
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WHELEN FIRST RESPONDER NIGHT, AUTOGRAPH NIGHT AT FLAT ROCK SATURDAY!

WHELEN FIRST RESPONDER NIGHT, AUTOGRAPH NIGHT AT FLAT ROCK SATURDAY!

Flat Rock, MI—August 4, 2016: Flat Rock Speedway will pay tribute to the men and women of “First Responder” status this Saturday night, August 6, in conjunction with the Glass Unlimited/UAW Local 3000 Autograph Night! Fans...
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Trackside Tidbits

Trackside Tidbits

Gold Cup #4, Toledo, July 8 In 20 years of the Gold Cup, no one had ever won three races in a row. With his win in the Joy Fair Memorial a couple weeks ago, Steve Needles accomplished that. No one has ever won four races in...
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