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Trackside Tidbits by Debi Domby
SOUTHGATE MI (4-29-08)--Greg Studt (#86) won the Super Late Model Feature. It was his second career Late Model win at Flat Rock. He also won his heat race on Saturday. "It was a great race. Paul (Pelletier #44) kept the heat on and later Eric (Lee #5). I want to thank Jack's Garage, Gonyea Auto Supply, Porcupine Racing... I'm probably forgetting someone, so all my sponsors and my team. Also thanks to the fans for bearing the cold," said Studt.
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Flat Rock Dodges Rain
FLAT ROCK, MI (5-3-2008)-- While rain fell for much of the day just 3 miles from the track, Flat Rock Speedway saw just a pair of quick showers that lasted only a few minutes. The decision was made to continue with Saturday’s racing card. A dedicated cast of fans and race teams showed for the Armed Forces/Good Neighbor Night, taking in a swift and very competitive night of racing, which turned quite cold and breezy. Eric Lee, Dennis Whisman, Dan Ford Jr. and Clyde McKee were the winners in their classes. Complete Results
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Trackside Tidbits by Debi Domby
Lee-Miller-DeMaggio-Abel Tops on Allen Chevy Night at Flat Rock
FLAT ROCK, MI (5-10-2008)-- Eric Lee, Jeremy Miller, Randy DeMaggio and Rich Abel were victorious in their respective feature events on Allen Chevrolet-Cadillac Night at Flat Rock Speedway. A crisp, clear evening greeted fans for the third night of racing at the ¼ mile asphalt oval. Tom Allen of Allen Chevy presented the trophies to the victors.
...Flat Rock Speedway to Host Pepsi-Autism Speaks 250 Enduro
FLAT ROCK, MI (5-16-08)--Flat Rock Speedway and Pepsi-Cola have teamed up with Autism Speaks to present the Pepsi-Autism Speaks 250 lap Enduro race Sunday afternoon, May 25 at the track. The ARCA David's Jewelry 4 Cylinders will also be in action. Race time is 1 p.m.
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Loving Tops Figure 8 100 at "The Rock"
FLAT ROCK MI (5-24-2008)-- Defending champ Robbie Loving won a great duel with Dennis Whisman and captured the 100 lap ARCA Speedway Bar and Grille Figure 8 race Saturday night at Flat Rock Speedway. Derek Wiley and Rich Abel were the winners in the two ARCA Greater Detroit Auto Auction Street Stock main events on a crystal-clear, yet cool evening at the track.
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Maran Grabs Flat Rock Speedway Pepsi/Autism Speaks Enduro 250
FLAT ROCK MI (5-25-2008)-- Birthday boy Jeff Maran grabbed the win in Sunday afternoon’s Pepsi-Autism Speaks 250 lap Enduro race at Flat Rock Speedway. Mike Bershback held back a great run by Ray McClure to win the 25 lap 4 Cylinder main event. A group of children from the Autism Society took pace car rides, waved the green flag, presented trophies and had their pictures taken with the winners on a beautiful day.
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Hahn Takes Heritage Newspapers 100 at Flat Rock
FLAT ROCK MI (5-31-2008)-- The best night of weather for the 2008 season brought out a good crowd to Flat Rock Speedway Saturday night. Local favorite Paul Hahn captured the Heritage Newspapers 100 for the ARCA Lincoln Welders Truck Series, while Dennis Whisman topped a thrilling Figure 8 main, Regan Ford and Ed Hindall notched the Street Stock feature wins. Brad Turner capped the night with the win in the 4 Cylinder Main event. Bob DeSloover, representing the Heritage papers, presented the trophies to the winners. A large group of Scouts were on hand for Scout Night, and the UAW Local 387/3000 members were also in attendance.
...Attention Flat Rock Speedway Race Teams!!!
Benson Grabs First-Ever Win at Flat Rock
FLAT ROCK, MI (6-7-2008)-- WOMC Radio and Seyfert’s Snacks teamed up for Kids Night and Autograph Night at Flat Rock Speedway Saturday. A good crowd and over 500 kids were treated to an exciting and entertaining night of racing. Each kid received a free hot dog, chips and a drink, courtesy of Sherwood Foods, Pepsi and Seyfert’s. Chris Benson scored his first-ever win in the Late Model feature, while Jeremy Miller, Dan Ford Jr. and Jason Burkhart topped their respective feature races of the evening.
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Fans Flock to "The Rock" For Fun
FLAT ROCK, MI (6-14-2008)-- They arrived late, but they arrived! A huge crowd piled into Flat Rock Speedway for the Marco’s Pizza School Bus Figure 8 races on a beautiful Saturday evening. SPEED Channel’s Ray Dunlap was victorious in the Bus event, while Levi Rouster, Eric Huston and Ray McClure also posted victories. The SPEED Channel crew of Phil Parsons, Krista Voda and Adam Alexander were on hand to greet the fans and cheer on Dunlap and Rick Allen, who took a run in a Factory Stock.
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Moran Chevy/Stan Yee Memorial 150 Brings Additional Entries
FLAT ROCK, MI (6-16-2008)-- The upcoming Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150 for the ARCA Late Models, set for this Saturday, June 21, has drawn several drivers that have yet to compete at Flat Rock Speedway this season. A pair of former champions, 4-time king Rick Knowles and 2-time champ Dick Barker, have both filed early entries for the biggest race of the year at the ¼ mile paved oval, both in purse money and distance.
...Bulletin:Stan Yee Memorial/Moran Chevy 150.
The Stan Yee Memorial t-shirts and decals will be available at Flat Rock Speedway on Wednesday (June 18th) at the practice session from 5pm to 9pm.
See Stan Yee at his trailer to purchase either of these items. They will be available will supplies last.
...Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial Schedule of Events
FLAT ROCK MI (6-18-08)--See below for a schedule of events for this weekend's Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial at Flat Rock Speedway.
...Rains Flood Out Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial at Flat Rock
Re-Set For Next Saturday, June 28th
Flat Rock, MI: (6-21-08)-- Mother Nature unleashed heavy rains, thunder, lightning and strong winds at Flat Rock Speedway Saturday afternoon, wiping out the Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150 for the ARCA Late Models. The biggest race of the season at “The Rock” has been rescheduled for next Saturday, June 28. The entire program will follow the same schedule next Saturday.
...Flat Rock's Moran Chevy/Stan Yee Memorial Moved to July 26
Enduro, Rollover Contest, Race Car Bowling, 4 Cylinders this Saturday
Flat Rock, MI (6-30-2008)-- For the second week in a row, heavy rains washed out Flat Rock Speedway’s biggest race of the year, the Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150 for the ARCA Late Models. Track officials have moved the event to Saturday evening, July 26. The rest of the 2008 schedule remains unchanged at this time.
...Flat Rock Speedway Late Model Teams: July 12 Tires
The decision has been made to allow Late Model teams to run 4 new tires if they choose for the Saturday, July 12 event at Flat Rock Speedway. Tires will again be impounded after the feature race July 12.
...Dupuis Sails at Flat Rock; Takes Diet Pepsi 250 Enduro Win
FLAT ROCK, MI (7-5-2008)-- Veteran Tristan Dupuis made the long trip from Alto, MI to Flat Rock Speedway Saturday night and sped to victory in the Diet Pepsi 250 lap Enduro race. A solid turnout of fans enjoyed great weather and race car bowling, a rollover contest and a win by Ray McClure in the ARCA David’s Jewelry 4 Cylinder feature race.
...Great Racing, Fireworks Highlight Flat Rock
FLAT ROCK, MI (7-12-2008)-- A late morning rain gave way to eventually clear skies and a chance to finally complete a weekly race card at Flat Rock Speedway Saturday night. For the first time in over a month, the track’s 3 weekly divisions were able to compete. Saturday’s Miller Lite Triple 50’s were filled with great racing in an action-packed night, capped off by the famous Flat Rock Speedway Volcano Fireworks display. Dennis Strickland, Dennis Whisman, Randy DeMaggio and Jim Rae captured main event wins.
...Flat Rock Speedway Bulletin
Attention Flat Rock Street Stocks
Flat Rock, MI (7-12-2008)-- To be eligible for the August 2 100 lap race for the Street Stocks, you must have competed a minimum of 2 times prior to the event. Questions—call Scott at 734-782-2480. ...Flat Rock Street Stocks Invited to Greater Detroit Auto Auction Open House July 23rd
Trackside Tidbits, by Debi Domby
SOUTHGATE MI (7-16-08)--For those of you that stayed home, you missed two terrific 50 lappers. Both the Super Late Models and the Street Stock A division feature were hotly contested and lot of side by side racing. Both divisions the top six cars pretty much ran under a blanket. I think the largest lead for either division was maybe a car length if that... mostly everyone ran doorhandle to doorhandle.
...Saturday July 19th Event Washed Out
Flat Rock Rain Continues; 3 Out Of Last 5 Washed Out
Flat Rock, MI (7-19-08)-- For the third Saturday out of the last 5, Flat Rock Speedway’s racing program was cancelled due to rain. A handful of teams had checked in and were ready to begin practice about 3:30 The Sterling Printing and Graphics Christmas in July prize give-away was also slated to take place Saturday. when the elements set in.
...Moran Chevrolet-Stan Yee Memorial 150 This Weekend
FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY WEATHER UPDATE
Schroeder Scores Upset Win in Moran Chevy/Yee Memorial 150
Flat Rock, MI: (7-26-08)-- For those who follow Flat Rock Speedway’s Late Model class, everyone knows just how competitive it is. And for those that witnessed Saturday night’s Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150, Justin Schroeder’s win might be an upset of sorts. But the Canton, MI youngster, who has improved all season, made his first-ever win very, very special with the victory and a $2866 payday in the track’s longest race of the season. Ann Yee, Stan Sr.’s widow, made the “Gold Buddha” trophy presentation to Justin in the Greater Detroit Auto Auction Winner’s Circle.
...Justin Schroeder Scores First Career Outlaw Win in The Biggest Race of the Year
Flat Rock, MI 7/28/08- Some say a win is a win but when it's the first of your career and not to mention that it's the biggest race of the year so far, it may be just a bit more special than an average win. Twenty-one year old Justin Schroeder made a dream come true as he won the Stan Yee Memorial 150 at the Flat Rock Speedway in dominating fashion. Schroeder took the lead on lap eighty and never looked back lapping the entire field with the exception of second and third place finishers.
...Trackside Tidbits, by Debi Domby
It was a night of firsts for Justin Schroeder at Flat Rock Saturday night.
...Enduro 250 Date Change
THE FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY ENDURO 250
AND 4 CYLINDER RACE SCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY, AUG. 31 HAS BEEN CHANGED! THE DATE IS NOW…
FRIDAY, AUG. 29
PITS OPEN AT 4:30
4 CYL. PRACTICE AT 6:15
RACING AT 7:30 P.M.
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