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School Bus Figure 8 Rocks Flat Rock Again
Flat Rock, MI (9-19-2008)-- The Pepsi School Bus Figure 8 races made their appearance at Flat Rock Speedway for a rare Friday night event, pushed back due to last Saturday’s monsoon-like rains. Chris Benson captured the Bus feature, while Chris Perry topped the Michigan Legends main. Jeremy Vanderhoof and Dave Tanner captured the Street Stock events in front of a large crowd on a beautiful evening.
...Construction Bulletin
TOLEDO OH (4-25-08)--The orange barrels just keeping appearing! TELEGRAPH ROAD at West Road is 1 lane in each direction until Friday, May 2. If you use Telegraph to get to Flat Rock Speedway, avoid it! Best bet is to exit at Gibraltar Road west, which takes you to downtown Flat Rock. Go left at Telegraph to the track.
...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.
...Attention Flat Rock Speedway Race Teams!!!
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 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.
...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.
...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.
...Dupuis Notches Mt. Dew 250 At Flat Rock
Final Enduro Now Set Aug 29th.
Flat Rock, MI (8-3-2008)-- Veteran Tristan Dupuis made it 2 in a row after capturing the Mt. Dew 250 lap Enduro at Flat Rock Speedway on a bright, sunny Sunday afternoon. Mike Bershback topped the field in the 25 lap ARCA David’s Jewelry 4 Cylinder main event.
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Rain Hits Flat Rock Again
Flat Rock, MI (8-9-2008)-- Flat Rock Speedway suffered yet another rainout, as the Lakeshore Utility Trailer Night fell victim to the elements. All of qualifying was completed, as the Buckeye Super Sprints, Flat Rock’s Figure 8’s, Street Stocks, 4 Cylinders all time trialed before the rain. The Michigan Legends were also on hand for the big 5 division program.
The rain began at the end of qualifying at 6:25 p.m. and the track was just about ready to go when another rain hit the track at 7:45 p.m., ending the racing card.
More details will be available tomorrow.
...Rain Hits Flat Rock Again; Autograph Night August 16
FLAT ROCK, MI: (8-10-08): For the fourth time in the last eight Saturday events, Flat Rock Speedway suffered yet another cancellation of its race card. The Lakeshore Utility Trailer Sales-sponsored event of August 9, featuring the Buckeye Super Sprints, Michigan Legends and the track's weekly ARCA Street Stocks, Figure 8's and 4 Cylinders fell victim to the rain. A total of 105 cars were on hand.
...Racer's Reunion and Autograph Night at Flat Rock Speedway this Saturday
It's Your Last Chance Before The Snow Flies!!!!
February Flat Rock/Toledo Speedway Bulletin
TOLEDO OH (2-20-08)--This is the third of our winter bulletins. March issue will be posted around the 20th. The schedules are also now posted on the website. Flat Rock office is closed; Toledo phone number is 419-727-1100. Please direct all calls to Toledo.
...Flat Rock, Toledo Special Event Tickets Now on Sale
TOLEDO OH (2-29-08) - Reserved seat tickets are now on sale for several special events at both Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways for the upcoming racing season.
...Southland Center Added to Flat Rock, Toledo Mall Racecar Shows
2 Double-Header Weekends Now Slated
TOLEDO OH (2-27-08) - Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways have now added the Southland Center in Taylor, MI for another race car mall show, bringing the total to 4 shopping center venues that will play host to race car displays as the tracks prepare to kick off their 2008 season schedules.
2008 Flat Rock, Toledo Speedways Car Shows Coming
TOLEDO OH (3-5-08) - It's mall show season for Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways. It's also your chance to see these great machines in their finest condition minus the forthcoming tire-rubs, wrinkled quarters and dents and donuts that are all part of the world of paint-trading, fender-banging stock car racing. From the Frenchtown Square Mall show in Monroe, to the Westfield (Franklin Park) Mall in Toledo, to the Westland Shopping Center in Westland, to the Southland Center in Taylor, this year's line-up is better than ever. The following isthe most current list of drivers and cars who will be appearing at each mall. The 2008 racing season, Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway style, is officially underway......
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Studt, Apperson, Tanner and Abel Open Flat Rock with Wins
FLAT ROCK MI (4-26-08)--A very windy and cool evening greeted race fans and teams as Flat Rock Speedway kicked off its 2008 season with the Quality Clutches Season Opener Saturday night. Greg Studt won a thrilling Late Model duel, Dan Apperson captured an emotional Figure 8 win, while Dave Tanner and Rich Abel scored wins in the Street Stock class. Complete Results
...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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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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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.
...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.
...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.
...Trackside Tidbits by Debi Domby
Dailey Takes Thrilling Aquafina 250 Enduro at Flat Rock; Snares Championship
Flat Rock, MI (8-29-2008)-- Howell, MI driver Michael Dailey pulled off the “Daily Double” in outstanding fashion Friday night at Flat Rock Speedway, pulling off the upset win by .12 of a second to win the Aquafina 250 lap Enduro race and in the process sewed up the 2008 Flat Rock Enduro championship. Matt Brazeau took the 25 lap ARCA David’s Jewelry 4 Cylinder race in front of a good crowd.
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2008 Flat Rock Speedway Car Show Entries Continue to Pour In
TOLEDO OH (3-13-08)—Whether you’re a fan of Late Models, Street Stocks, Sportsmen, Factory Stocks, Figure-8’s 4-Cylinders or Go-Karts, there is one place you need to be in the coming weeks: your local shopping mall. Whether you live in Downriver Detroit or Suburban Toledo, chances are your favorite Flat Rock or Toledo Speedway machine will be on display at Frenchtown Square Mall in Monroe, Michigan, Westfield Franklin Park Mall in Toledo, Westland Shopping Center in Westland, Michigan or Southland Center in Taylor, Michigan. To enter your car, download the form and return it to Scott Schultz asap. mall_show_form_2008
...March Flat Rock/Toledo Speedway Bulletin
TOLEDO OH (3-18-08)--This is the last bulletin of the off-season. Flat Rock office opens April 7; Toledo phone number is 419-727-1100. Please direct all calls to Toledo until April 7; then you may call either track.
...Condolences to the family of Diane Walker
TOLEDO OH (3-19-08)--Condolences to ARCA member Gary Allen, brother of Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway driver Ron Allen, on the death of his girlfriend Diane Walker.
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