FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY THROWBACK THURSDAY

FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY THROWBACK THURSDAY

Harold Cook poses with his #21 machine at Flat Rock.  Cook began his career at Toledo and Flat Rock, running the #8 until switching to the #21.  Cook would post 24 wins at Flat Rock, good for 6th on the all-time Late Model...
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TOLEDO, FLAT ROCK FLIP NIGHTS FOR ONE WEEKEND IN AUGUST MINOR SCHEDULE CHANGES ALSO MADE

TOLEDO, FLAT ROCK FLIP NIGHTS FOR ONE WEEKEND IN AUGUST MINOR SCHEDULE CHANGES ALSO MADE

Toledo, Ohio—January 7, 2016:  Fans and race teams will notice the Friday-Saturday, August 12-13 race nights have been switched for Toledo and Flat Rock Speedways.  The one-time only trade will see Flat Rock host its weekly...
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FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY THROWBACK THURSDAY

FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY THROWBACK THURSDAY

Flat Rock Speedway was a stop for many drivers during their careers.  Count Mike Eddy as one of them!  This photo is from the late 1960’s, in his Chevelle at “The Rock”.  One of the fiercest competitors to ever hit the track,...
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BENEFIT FOR JERRY LEE JANUARY 17

BENEFIT FOR JERRY LEE JANUARY 17

A benefit for ARCA Figure 8 driver Jerry Lee will take place Sunday, January 17 at the Indian Lanes Bar and Bowling Center in Wyandotte, MI.  Jerry will be undergoing a kidney transplant at the University of Michigan hospital...
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ROYAL TRUCK AND TRAILER RETURNS TO BACK ARCA LATE MODEL GOLD CUP SERIES

ROYAL TRUCK AND TRAILER RETURNS TO BACK ARCA LATE MODEL GOLD CUP SERIES

Toledo, OH—January 4, 2016:  Royal Truck and Trailer Sales has agreed to return as the title sponsor of the ARCA Gold Cup Late Model race series for the upcoming season.  A total of six (6) events will comprise the Gold Cup...
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FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY THROWBACK THURSDAY

FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY THROWBACK THURSDAY

A very young-looking Dick Barker (17?) poses with ARCA founder and Flat Rock promoter John Marcum circa 1978.  Barker would capture the 1978 and 1980 Late Model track titles at “The Rock”.  Barker zipped to 20 feature wins in...
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2016 FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO SCHEDULES SET

2016 FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO SCHEDULES SET

The 2016 schedules for Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways are now ready for release!  Both schedules are as of December 22, 2015; they are subject to change. Negotiations continue for several non-racing type events at both...
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SHIRLEY ALLEN

SHIRLEY ALLEN

Shirley Allen, whose late husband Archie Allen served in various capacities during a 23-year run as an ARCA Official at Flat Rock Speedway, and whose sons Gary Allen and Ron Allen have raced at Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways,...
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TRACKSIDE TIDBITS BY DEBI DOMBY

TRACKSIDE TIDBITS BY DEBI DOMBY

This year was the year of the first time winner or at least their first win in this division. Jeremy Vanderhoof is the only driver to win a championship in the same division (it was his fourth championship at Toledo in the...
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FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY THROWBACK THURSDAY

FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY THROWBACK THURSDAY

The #104 Figure 8 machine of Pat Haywood sits in the infield at “The Rock” for a photo in 1971.  Pat was known as the “Weekend Warrior”, a moniker that appeared on his race cars throughout his career.  Haywood later teamed...
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FLAT ROCK-TOLEDO SPEEDWAY BULLETIN (12-15-15)

FLAT ROCK-TOLEDO SPEEDWAY BULLETIN (12-15-15)

This is our first 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. Christmas presents!  You still have time to order gift cards,...
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REMEMBERING NANCY HOFFMAN

REMEMBERING NANCY HOFFMAN

Nancy J. Hoffman, who teamed with her husband, Bob, to own the championship-winning ARCA Late Model Sportsman car driven by Jim Froling, passed away suddenly Thursday, December 10. She was employed by the MIAT College of...
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THROW BACK THURSDAY!

THROW BACK THURSDAY!

Let's go back 36 years..1979 is the year that Rick Bundon captured the Flat Rock Speedway Street Stock championship.  The class was started in 1977, with Len Jaynes the very first champion of the division.  Johnny Hi and Dick...
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TOLEDO RACER’S REUNION, FAN CLUB MEETING MOVES TO APRIL 2;

TOLEDO RACER’S REUNION, FAN CLUB MEETING MOVES TO APRIL 2;

Toledo, Ohio—December 8, 2015: The Toledo Speedway 13th annual Racer’s Reunion and Michigan Auto Racing Fan Club Meeting has a new date for 2016. The day-long event will be moved to Saturday, April 2 and take place at the...
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December 8, 2015

December 8, 2015

After a heavy volume of phone calls and additional re-search, the nose piece rule previously announced has been revised and is below. This has been adopted by Berlin, Flat Rock, Kalamazoo, Toledo, and the Main Event Series....
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FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY THROWBACK THURSDAY

FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY THROWBACK THURSDAY

Wow, check this #71 car out!  That is the Carolina Flash, Royce Cornett, posing with his #71 Figure 8 machine at Flat Rock Speedway.  Royce would later on move to the Late Model class, where he collected 28 wins at “The...
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ORDER YOUR FLAT ROCK AND TOLEDO SPEEDWAY GIFTS TODAY!

ORDER YOUR FLAT ROCK AND TOLEDO SPEEDWAY GIFTS TODAY!

Didn’t find that gift you were looking for on Black Friday?  And you were really working on work from your computer instead of shopping on Cyber Monday? Look no farther---Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway can fill those...
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FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY THROWBACK THURSDAY

FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY THROWBACK THURSDAY

Ohio’s “Captain Sizzle”, Mark Malcuit, at speed at Flat Rock for one of the Wednesday night Michigan Speedway Promoter’s Association Carling’s Beer Late Model races in 1975.  Mark would finish 11th in the 50 lap feature, won...
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ARCA LATE MODEL AND LATE MODEL ALLIANCE RULE AMENDMENTS (11-25-15)

ARCA LATE MODEL AND LATE MODEL ALLIANCE RULE AMENDMENTS (11-25-15)

In an effort to preserve and maintain the Outlaw Late Model class, and with the goal to reduce speeds, track officials from Berlin, Flat Rock, Kalamazoo, the Main Event Series and Toledo have unanimously agreed to the...
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SANTA HAS ARRIVED! FLAT ROCK AND TOLEDO SPEEDWAY GIFTS ARE  HERE!

SANTA HAS ARRIVED! FLAT ROCK AND TOLEDO SPEEDWAY GIFTS ARE HERE!

The Jolly Old Elf has filled his sleigh with Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway gifts for that race fan in your life!  Order today and have that special gift under the tree!  Choose from Season Tickets (an even better buy NOW with...
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THROW-BACK THURSDAY!

THROW-BACK THURSDAY!

Buddy Bennett poses with his Late Model in 1977 at Flat Rock Speedway.  Buddy would go on to win the track championship for car owner Robert Mistele.  Bennett began his career on the dirt and moved successfully to pavement. ...
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MICHIGAN BEER MILE DRAWS 110 RUNNERS TO FLAT ROCK

MICHIGAN BEER MILE DRAWS 110 RUNNERS TO FLAT ROCK

Flat Rock, MI—November 14, 2015:  Blue skies and comfortable November temperatures greeted a total of 110 runners for the inaugural “Michigan Beer Mile” at Flat Rock Speedway Saturday afternoon.  Hosted and promoted by...
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THROW-BACK THURSDAYS RETURN!

THROW-BACK THURSDAYS RETURN!

A smiling Frank Loving poses with the checkered flag in his #9 Figure 8 machine at Flat Rock Speedway. Three generations of Lovings have competed at “The Rock” in its 63 year history. Frank’s son, Robbie, is a 2-time Figure 8...
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FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO SPEEDWAYS HONOR 2015 CHAMPIONS, TEAMS

FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO SPEEDWAYS HONOR 2015 CHAMPIONS, TEAMS

Toledo, Ohio—November 6, 2015:   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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REMEMBERING BOB HEBESTREIT

REMEMBERING BOB HEBESTREIT

Bob “Hebie” Hebestreit, long time ARCA Official at Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways and on the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards tour, died Friday Nov. 6. “Hebie” had a broad background in racing, starting with his...
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Michigan Beer Mile Serves as FloTrack Beer Mile Qualifier

Michigan Beer Mile Serves as FloTrack Beer Mile Qualifier

“You add beer to anything, it kind of makes it hilarious”

That’s Lex Williams, former University of Michigan All American and founder of the first ever Michigan Beer Mile.

A Michigan native, Williams ran under...
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Fran and Dick Duff, Tracy Leslie enter Motorsports hall of fame

Fran and Dick Duff, Tracy Leslie enter Motorsports hall of fame

(MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. – November 1, 2015) – Tracy Leslie, the 1988 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards champion, joined Dick and Fran Duff as entrants into the Michigan Motorsports Hall today in Mount Pleasant,...
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2016 ARCA FLAT ROCK/TOLEDO SPEEDWAY RULE AMENDMENTS/CHANGES(as of 10-29-15)

2016 ARCA FLAT ROCK/TOLEDO SPEEDWAY RULE AMENDMENTS/CHANGES(as of 10-29-15)

Cluth size for Late Model Sportsman corrected to 7 1/4 inches. ARCA FIGURE 8 DIVISION BODY, A.  STRUCTURE:  (This is a clarification from 4-19-15):  Front nosepiece cannot extend past front bumper unless running a...
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FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO SPEEDWAYS GO FORWARD WITH HOOSIER TIRE

FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO SPEEDWAYS GO FORWARD WITH HOOSIER TIRE

OCTOBER 26, 2016—The ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards recently announced an agreement establishing a long term relationship with General Tire as the Official Tire Supplier of the Series, but ARCA’s owned and sanctioned...
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ENDURO/FACTORY STOCKS TO BATTLE ON 3 DIFFERENT TRACKS IN 2016

ENDURO/FACTORY STOCKS TO BATTLE ON 3 DIFFERENT TRACKS IN 2016

Toledo, Ohio—October 19, 2015:  The ARCA Enduro/Factory Stock division will see action on 3 separate race courses at Toledo Speedway for the 2016 racing season.  For 2016, a few additional dates will be added for the...
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