JIOVANI FLIES AT “THE ROCK”

JIOVANI FLIES AT “THE ROCK”

Flat Rock, MI—May 21, 2016: Frankie Jiovani reeled in racer leader Jeff Vrsek with 13 laps to go and scored the win in the 50 lap ARCA Moran Chevrolet Late Model feature Saturday night at Flat Rock Speedway. Tim Moore, Rich...
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KIDS NIGHT SATURDAY AT FLAT ROCK; SOLID ENTRY LIST FOR MONROE NEWS 250

KIDS NIGHT SATURDAY AT FLAT ROCK; SOLID ENTRY LIST FOR MONROE NEWS 250

Flat Rock, MI—May 11, 2016: One of the most popular promotions of the season, Kid’s Night, is set for this Saturday, May 14 at Flat Rock Speedway! All kids to age 12 will be admitted FREE and each child will also receive a...
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THRILLING FINISHES HIGHLIGHT FLAT ROCK OPENER

THRILLING FINISHES HIGHLIGHT FLAT ROCK OPENER

Flat Rock, MI—May 7, 2016: If the Jet’s Pizza Season Opener at Flat Rock Speedway is any indication of the type of racing in store for this year, race fans are in for a treat. 3 of the 4 main events were decided by a car...
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FLAT ROCK PRACTICE IN THE BOOKS; JET’S PIZZA SEASON OPENER UP NEXT SATURDAY

FLAT ROCK PRACTICE IN THE BOOKS; JET’S PIZZA SEASON OPENER UP NEXT SATURDAY

Flat Rock, MI—April 23, 2016: A total of 54 cars took part in Saturday’s open test session at Flat Rock Speedway. The 5 hour practice saw a variety of cars take laps in preparation for the Saturday, April 30 Jet’s Pizza...
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REMEMBERING JIM SELMI

REMEMBERING JIM SELMI

Jim Selmi, the only ARCA Street Stock driver to compete in all five decades of the division’s existence (1970s through 2010s) passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 19 at the age of 78. Jim led a large contingent of Selmi...
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FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY PREPARES FOR JET’S PIZZA SEASON OPENER APRIL 30

FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY PREPARES FOR JET’S PIZZA SEASON OPENER APRIL 30

Flat Rock, MI—April 12, 2016: With the weather finally making what is hoped to be the turn to summer and warmer temperatures, track officials are preparing for the 2016 Jet’s Pizza Season Opener at Flat Rock Speedway Saturday...
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OVER 200 ATTEND RACER REUNION, OTHER ACTIVITIES AT TOLEDO SPEEDWAY BAR & GRILL SATURDAY, APRIL 2

OVER 200 ATTEND RACER REUNION, OTHER ACTIVITIES AT TOLEDO SPEEDWAY BAR & GRILL SATURDAY, APRIL 2

More than 200 former drivers, car owners, mechanics, officials, sponsors and racing enthusiasts participated in the 13th annual Racer Reunion Saturday April 2 at the Toledo Speedway Bar & Grill, in addition to others...
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 TOLEDO SPEEDWAY WEEKEND ON-TRACK ACTIVITIES CANCELLED (3-31-16)

TOLEDO SPEEDWAY WEEKEND ON-TRACK ACTIVITIES CANCELLED (3-31-16)

Toledo Speedway Bar & Grill 13th Annual Racer Reunion, Other Activities Still On As weekend forecast temperatures range from lows in the 20s to highs in the 40s with wind and rain/snow mix also expected, track officials...
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John Wes Townley, Terry Cook highlight annual Toledo-Flat Rock press conference

John Wes Townley, Terry Cook highlight annual Toledo-Flat Rock press conference

TOLEDO, Ohio (March 29, 2016) – Several key announcements came out of ARCA’s 2016 Toledo and Flat Rock Speedways press conference Tuesday afternoon at Hollywood Casino in Toledo, Ohio, including

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FLAT ROCK-TOLEDO SPEEDWAY BULLETIN (3-25-16)

FLAT ROCK-TOLEDO SPEEDWAY BULLETIN (3-25-16)

This is our final winter bulletin of the season. Toledo office is staffed daily: 419-727-1100. The office at Flat Rock will open in mid-April. The tracks will hold the annual Press Conference at the Hollywood Casino in...
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Toledo/Flat Rock Speedway's Press Conference Open to Public

Toledo/Flat Rock Speedway's Press Conference Open to Public

TOLEDO, Ohio—With spring officially here, the racing season is upon us, and that means the annual Toledo Speedway and Flat Rock Speedway press conference is also here. The press conference will be held on Tuesday, March 29...
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ARCA hosts annual Toledo, Flat Rock Safety Seminar

ARCA hosts annual Toledo, Flat Rock Safety Seminar

TOLEDO, Ohio (March 23, 2016) – Safety never stops, not in this business anyway; that’s why ARCA’s Director of Race Operations & Administration Joe Wells is driving down the road today, headed for Fairgrounds Speedway Nashville from the home office in Temperance, Michigan.

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VICTORY LANE QUICK OIL CHANGE TO BACK ARCA FIGURE 8’S

VICTORY LANE QUICK OIL CHANGE TO BACK ARCA FIGURE 8’S

Flat Rock, MI—March 17, 2016: Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway management is proud to announce the ARCA Figure 8 division’s new title sponsor for the upcoming season. Victory Lane Quick Oil Change has agreed to support the...
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MORAN CHEVY ADDS BONUS AWARDS FOR FLAT ROCK LATE MODELS

MORAN CHEVY ADDS BONUS AWARDS FOR FLAT ROCK LATE MODELS

Flat Rock, Michigan—March 11, 2016: Moran Chevrolet, the title sponsor of the ARCA Flat Rock Speedway Late Model division, will be adding several bonus awards for the class for the upcoming 2016 season, which begins Saturday...
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THROWBACK THURSDAY!  March 3, 2016

THROWBACK THURSDAY! March 3, 2016

Some 40 years ago, 1976 to be exact, Parker Wade holds the checkered flag after a victory at Flat Rock Speedway in the #22 Figure 8 machine. Wade has 9 feature wins to his credit at "The Rock", including the victory in the...
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Long time ARCA driver, official Bob Thomsen passes

Long time ARCA driver, official Bob Thomsen passes

(March 1, 2016) - Long time ARCA driver and official Bob Thomsen Sr. died Tuesday, March 1 at the age of 79 after a lengthy illness.  Bob’s son Bobby Thomsen is the Technical Services Director for the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards, and both Bobby and his grandson Brice Thomsen followed in his footsteps as drivers in ARCA sanctioned races at Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway.

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FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO SPECIAL EVENT TICKETS NOW ON SALE!

FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO SPECIAL EVENT TICKETS NOW ON SALE!

TOLEDO, OH: (3-1-16):  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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THROW-BACK THURSDAY!  February 25, 2016

THROW-BACK THURSDAY! February 25, 2016

The ARCA Figure 8 class has proven to be a great training ground throughout the years for oval track racers.  A rising star emerged from the Flat Rock Speedway Figure 8 division in 1968.  This is Jerry "The Bear" Makara, the...
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FLAT ROCK-TOLEDO SPEEDWAY BULLETIN (2-23-16)

FLAT ROCK-TOLEDO SPEEDWAY BULLETIN (2-23-16)

This is our third winter bulletin of the season. The March bulletin will be the final bulletin before we open the new season. The winter office for both tracks is at Toledo: 419-727-1100. The office at Flat Rock will open in...
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THROWBACK FRIDAY!  February 19, 2016

THROWBACK FRIDAY! February 19, 2016

For this week, it's Throwback Friday!  It's the Fearsome Foursome of the ARCA Figure 8 division of the 1930's...oh, sorry, the 1970's...Pictured are Gary Earley, Bob Studt, Dave Miller and champion Chuck Hall.  All four of...
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THROW-BACK THURSDAY!  February 11, 2016

THROW-BACK THURSDAY! February 11, 2016

Monroe, MI driver Steve Bunge stands by his Mopar in 1974 at Flat Rock Speedway.  Bunge's career began as a weekly racer, owning and driving his own car with the help of his family.  With a great deal of experience, Steve...
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ARCA GOLD CUP, MAIN EVENT TO CO-SANCTION 3 EVENTS IN 2016

ARCA GOLD CUP, MAIN EVENT TO CO-SANCTION 3 EVENTS IN 2016

Toledo, Ohio—February 8, 2016: Officials from the ARCA Royal Truck and Trailer Late Model Gold Cup Series and the Main Event Late Model Racing Series have announced the scheduling of three (3) events that will be...
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Speed Sport My Favorite Track

Speed Sport My Favorite Track

Voting is now underway for Speed Sport New's My Favorite Track. Eldora Speedway has been voted the top track the last four years. Click the link below to vote for Flat Rock...
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THROWBACK THURSDAY--FEBRUARY 4, 2016

THROWBACK THURSDAY--FEBRUARY 4, 2016

Here's how it all began!  This aerial shot of Flat Rock Speedway shows the layout of the track, which ran its first race August 14, 1953--64 years ago! The original construction featured grandstands in the front and back...
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Former racecar driver from Taylor to receive kidney from nephew

Former racecar driver from Taylor to receive kidney from nephew

By Andrea Blum, The News-Herald Jerry Lee is used to living an adventurous life.

The Taylor resident spent years as a racecar driver with the Automobile Racing Club of America, zooming around tracks at the Flat Rock...
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R & M RECYCLING TO SPONSOR LATE MODEL SPORTSMAN SILVER CUP RACES

R & M RECYCLING TO SPONSOR LATE MODEL SPORTSMAN SILVER CUP RACES

Toledo, Ohio—January 25, 2016: The newly-created 3-race “Silver Cup” Series for ARCA’s Aramark Late Model Sportsman division has a sponsor. Local businessman Mike Rogers has pledged his support of the trio of events for the...
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FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO CHAMPIONS HONORED AT MARFC BANQUET

FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO CHAMPIONS HONORED AT MARFC BANQUET

(January 25, 2016): The Michigan Auto Racing Fan Club’s (MARFC) 50th Anniversary banquet was held Saturday night in Warren, MI and the 2015 Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway track champions were honored as part of the...
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THROWBACK THURSDAY—JANUARY 21, 2016

THROWBACK THURSDAY—JANUARY 21, 2016

The fabulous Figure 8 division back in 1969! This is Bobby Rouston in action at Flat Rock in his #1. Bobby would later run the #26 in the Late Model class. These were the days before firesuits and much of the safety equipment...
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FLAT ROCK-TOLEDO SPEEDWAY JANUARY BULLETIN

FLAT ROCK-TOLEDO SPEEDWAY JANUARY BULLETIN

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 forms: will be sent out soon.  If there are any changes...
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DTS CONTINUES SUPPORT OF FLAT ROCK STREET STOCKS

DTS CONTINUES SUPPORT OF FLAT ROCK STREET STOCKS

Toledo, Ohio—January 18, 2016:  Flat Rock Speedway officials are proud to announce the return of DTS Drive Train Specialists as the title sponsor of Flat Rock’s ARCA Street Stock division for the upcoming season. One of the...
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