Jim Bridge

Jim Bridge

James M. (Jim) Bridge, whose career as an ARCA racing official spanned 50 years from the 1960s to the 2000s, passed away at home in Seminole Florida on December 26, 2023, at the age of 88. A native of Toledo, Ohio, he began...
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Driver Bulletin: January 10, 2024

Driver Bulletin: January 10, 2024

FLAT ROCK/TOLEDO SPEEDWAY BULLETIN - JANUARY 10, 2024 THANK YOU to Moran Chevrolet (Outlaw Super Late Models), DTS Drive Train Specialists (Street Stocks), R & M Recycling (Figure 8s) and Salenbien Trucking &...
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Owner of Flat Rock Speedway Ron Drager Gifted Original 1954 Flat Rock Speedway NASCAR Trophy

Owner of Flat Rock Speedway Ron Drager Gifted Original 1954 Flat Rock Speedway NASCAR Trophy

(Photo: James Gilbert/ARCA Racing) BY ADAM FENWICK WWW.ARCARACING.COM JANUARY 12, 2024 ARCA President Ron Drager received a unique gift on Friday at Daytona International Speedway during the annual...
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Dick Crup

Dick Crup

Richard “Dick” Crup, who drove to victories and top-5 point finishes in ARCA Late Model competition at Flat Rock Speedway in the 1970s, passed away Dec. 31, 2023, at the age of 84 at his home in Hudson Michigan. Crup drove...
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Remembering ARCA Truck Series Champ Bill Withers

Remembering ARCA Truck Series Champ Bill Withers

BILL WITHERS William “Bill” Rolland Withers, two-time ARCA Truck Series champion, passed away unexpectedly January 14, 2024, at his home in Columbus, Ohio at the age of 67. Withers competed in the series, which ran from...
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Safety-Kleen Revealed as 2024 Factory Stock, Factory Stock 500 Series Entitlement Sponsor

Safety-Kleen Revealed as 2024 Factory Stock, Factory Stock 500 Series Entitlement Sponsor

Toledo, Ohio:  January 19, 2024:  Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway officials are proud to announce Safety Kleen will serve as the title sponsor of the ARCA Factory Stock and the new ARCA Factory Stock 500 classes for the 2024...
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Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway Champions Honored at Michigan Auto Racing Fan Club Banquet

Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway Champions Honored at Michigan Auto Racing Fan Club Banquet

On Saturday, January 20 over 500 race fans, drivers, promoters, and series representatives sold out the 2024 MARFC banquet. Flat Rock Speedway and Toledo Speedway had track champions honored at the annual celebration. From...
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2024 Flat Rock / Toledo Season Passes Will be Available Monday (02/12)

2024 Flat Rock / Toledo Season Passes Will be Available Monday (02/12)

FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO SEASON TICKETS, INDIVIDUAL RACE TICKETS ON SALE FEBRUARY 12 2024 season tickets and individual race tickets for selected events will go on sale Monday, February 12 for both Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways...
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Remembering Mel Gillett

Remembering Mel Gillett

Melvin “Mel” Gillett, who drove at Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway in the ARCA Late Model division for nearly 20 years, passed away Sunday Feb. 4, 2024 in his lifelong hometown of Howell, Michigan. He was 84. Gillett drove...
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Happy Valentine's Day! Only 80 Days until RACE DAY

Happy Valentine's Day! Only 80 Days until RACE DAY

Happy Valentine's Day from Flat Rock Speedway! We hope you have a special holiday, and we hope you love what’s in store for the 2024 season of racing, starting in just 80 days with Opening Day at Flat Rock Speedway! The 2024...
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Driver Bulletin: March 4, 2024

Driver Bulletin: March 4, 2024

March 4, 2024, Bulletin: THANK YOU to Moran Chevrolet (Outlaw Super Late Models), DTS Drive Train Specialists (Street Stocks), R & M Recycling (Figure 8s), Salenbien Trucking & Excavating (Late Model Sportsman) and...
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Rule Amendment: Factory Stocks, Late Model Sportsman.

Rule Amendment: Factory Stocks, Late Model Sportsman.

  FLAT ROCK/TOLEDO SPEEDWAY RULES AMENDMENTS (MARCH 8, 2024)   ARCA FACTORY STOCK/ENDURO CARS Page 45, 1.  Dual overhead cam engines are permitted; Add 50 lbs. for this engine.  NO turbo engines. Page 47:  Weight:  Dual...
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Happy 313 Day!

Happy 313 Day!

Happy 3-13 Day, Metro Detroit Racing Fans! Flat Rock Speedway celebrates it's Southeastern Michigan heritage as Metro Detroit's Home Track - a mainstay of the 313 community for over 70 years. Coming to Flat Rock Speedway on...
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School Bus Figure 8 Reserved Seat Purchasing Introduced at Flat Rock Speedway | Now Available Online!

School Bus Figure 8 Reserved Seat Purchasing Introduced at Flat Rock Speedway | Now Available Online!

Flat Rock, MI, March 18, 2024 - Flat Rock Speedway is pleased to announce the launch of reserved seat purchasing on the official website for the CNV Enterprises School Bus Figure 8 on June 8, and the Dunwell Dry Goods School...
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ARCA Menards Series East Update | Gio Ruggiero gets first ARCA Menards Series East victory at Five Flags Speedway

ARCA Menards Series East Update | Gio Ruggiero gets first ARCA Menards Series East victory at Five Flags Speedway

From Adam Fenwick, ARCARacing.com PENSACOLA, Fla. — If Saturday’s Pensacola 150 at Five Flags Speedway is any indication, anyone hoping to capture the ARCA Menards Series East championship will have to go through Gio...
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Remembering Steve Lee

Remembering Steve Lee

Steve Lee, who drove to multiple track championships and dozens of feature wins, then as car owner and crew chief helped his son Eric Lee surpass his own accomplishments in ARCA Late Model racing, passed away at the age of 69...
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Driver Bulletin: April 11, 2024

Driver Bulletin: April 11, 2024

Driver Bulletin 4/11/2024 Reminder Flat Rock Practice Day: First Flat Rock practice day is THIS Saturday, April 13. Get your car teched and get some practice laps! Forecast at this time is sunny and 62 degrees, if you are...
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BEHIND THE SCENES: First Practice Day of 2024!

BEHIND THE SCENES: First Practice Day of 2024!

Sunday, April 14 -- Over 40 race teams flooded into Flat Rock on Saturday, April 14th for the first session of the 2024 season at Flat Rock! An action-filled practice session saw teams work through warming temperatures in...
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ARCA Menards Series East Returns to Flat Rock Speedway with Dutch Boy 150

ARCA Menards Series East Returns to Flat Rock Speedway with Dutch Boy 150

TEMPERANCE, Mich. (April 18, 2024) – For the second consecutive year, the ARCA Menards Series East will make a stop at the tight quarter-mile bullring at Flat Rock Speedway for the Dutch Boy 150. The home track for ARCA...
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Remembering Martin "Stump" Jordan

Remembering Martin "Stump" Jordan

Long time Royce Cornett crewman and old time car enthusiast, Martin "Stump" Jordan (pictured on far right in the red hat), passed away suddenly Saturday, April 20, 2024.  Martin played an integral part on Royce's race team...
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4/27 Practice to Continue

4/27 Practice to Continue

4/27/2024: 8:10a.m. Flat Rock Speedway is continuing with the scheduled practice for today. Pits will open at 9:30 a.m. as originally scheduled. With showers transitioning into high temps and sunshine in the afternoon, it is...
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