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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.
...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.
...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. ...Moran Chevrolet-Stan Yee Memorial 150 This Weekend
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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Bulletin: ARCA Flat Rock Speedway Late Model Teams
Flat Rock, MI (8-4-2008)-- Just to update you on the remainder of the 2008 schedule;
Your next race is Saturday, August 16 (Autograph Night). Pits open at 1:30, practice at 3, time trials 4:30, autographs at 6:15, racing at 7. (Schedule moved up ½ hour as usual for Autograph session).
This race will be an impound race—the notice was posted on the payoff window July 26 (150 lap event) for those of you that did not see it. Read More for additional information.
Action-Packed Night at Flat Rock
Flat Rock, MI (8-16-2008)-- There was activity both on and off the track on a perfect day weather-wise Saturday night at Flat Rock Speedway, as “The Rock” hosted the Sterling Printing and Graphics/Leppen Chiropractic Autograph Night. Fans were treated by Flat Rock’s race teams to candy, photos and treats during the on-track autograph session prior to the race program. Feature winners for the night were Eric Lee, Billy Earley, Mike Jaynes and Larry Smouthers Jr.
...Attention Figure 8 and Street Stock Teams
Flat Rock Speedway has found a source to take your discarded Hoosier Sportsman tires. They may be dropped off at the track Saturday night or during the week; please check in at the office before doing so on weekdays. The track, as previously announced, is also taking Late Model tires of compounds 3035, 3045, F-45 and F-56.
...Whisman Flat Rock Figure 8 King For 2008
Flat Rock, MI (8-30-2008)-- Dennis “The Rebel” Whisman delivered Saturday night at Flat Rock Speedway, taking the ARCA Speedway Bar and Grille Figure 8 25 lap Championship feature and capturing the 2008 Flat Rock track championship in the process. Chris Benson, Rob Moore and Jim Selmi were also feature winners on a perfect night for racing.
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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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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.
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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.
...Flat Rock Street Stocks Invited to Greater Detroit Auto Auction Open House July 23rd
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.
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Pelletier-Miller-Ford Jr.-Chartrand Flat Rock Winners
Flat Rock, MI (8-23-2008)-- With temperatures in the 90’s and humidity to match, there was extra flavor added to Saturday night’s Stoney Creek Auto Parts Kids Night at Flat Rock Speedway. Over 500 kids were in attendance to take advantage of the track’s free admission, hot dog, chips and a drink for kids 14 and under. On the track, the action was sometimes wild and extremely entertaining and exciting. Paul Pelletier, Jeremy Miller, Dan Ford Jr. and Steve Chartrand were feature winners. Kevin Butzin of Stoney Creek, who also competed in the Late Model class, made trophy presentations to the victors. The entire race card was completed at 9:45 p.m.
...Flat Rock Speedway Rain Update (9-13-2008)-- 10:42am
Track officials will make a decision at noon today regarding today's event. We will also be announcing a future rain date for the School Bus Figure 8 race in the event of a rain out.
Currently, the set rain date is Sunday September 14th, but due to storms and effects from Hurricane Ike this date may change. Please visit www.flatrockspeedway.com for up to date information.
WE WILL MAKE OUR DECISIONS AT 12 NOON TODAY.
...Flat Rock's School Bus Figure 8 Show Rained Out; Re-set For Friday, September 19
Flat Rock, MI (9-13-08): A solid rain pattern has forced the postponement of the Pepsi School Bus Figure 8 races Saturday night at Flat Rock Speedway. Track officials have reset the race for Friday, Septermber 19th at 7:30 p.m. The original rain date was for Sunday afternoon, but the steadying effects of Hurricane Ike on the weather forecast for tomorrow for more rain pushed the make-up date to next Friday evening.
ALL tickets dated for September 13th will be honored for the Friday, September 19th show date. Times will change slightly; the front gates and box office will both open at 5 p.m., with racing at 7:30 p.m. The pit gate will open at 5 p.m. with practice slated for 6 p.m.
ALL general admission tickets and kids' tickets will go on sale at 5:30 when the box office opens. A small amount of reserved seating remains. Those will go on sale Monday morning by calling the track office at 734-782-2480.
In addition to the School Bus Figure 8 race, the Michigan Legends Cars and the Street Stocks/Figure 8's (on the oval track) will be in competition.
...Condolences to the Family of Robert Melchior
TOLEDO OH (3-18-08)--Condolences to ARCA Officials Keith and Betty McCall on the death of Betty's father, Robert Melchior.
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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.
...DeMaggio Captures Bob's Car Wash 100 at Flat Rock
Flat Rock, MI (8-2-2008)-- A picture-perfect evening was the setting for the Bob’s Car Wash 100 at Flat Rock Speedway Saturday night for the ARCA Greater Detroit Auto Auction Street Stock class. Wyandotte, MI driver Randy DeMaggio held back a great bid by Dan Ford Jr. to win the contest, which was completed in just 42 minutes. Lonnie York took the 40 lap B Main, Jeremy Miller grabbed the wild Figure 8 race and the duo of Howard Kelley Jr. and Tom O’Leary III were the victors in the Figure 8 Train race.
...FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY SEPT. 6, 2008 CHAMPIONSHIP NIGHT INFORMATION
| Pits: 1:30 p.m. | |
| Practice: 3 p.m. | |
| Time trials: 5 | |
| Racing: 7 p.m. | |
| ORDER OF EVENTS | |
| 3 p.m. | Practice (Rotation) |
| 5 p.m. | Time trials |
| 7 p.m. | LM last-chance (if necessary) |
| SS A, B heats | |
| 4 Cylinder heats | |
| *Crews to infield | |
| LM feature-100 laps | |
| SS A Main-30 laps | |
| SS B Main-20 laps | |
| 4 Cylinder feature-25 laps | |
| Figure 8 feature-20 laps | |
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