Opening Night

Opening Night

It's opening night at Flat Rock Speedway. The sun is shining and it is going to be a great day for racing. 

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FLAT ROCK READY FOR JET’S PIZZA OPENER SATURDAY

FLAT ROCK READY FOR JET’S PIZZA OPENER SATURDAY

(Flat Rock, Michigan - April 24, 2014) - Just 7 days ago, Flat Rock Speedway’s Joy Fair grandstand was covered with a sheet of ice from the melting snow of the storm 2 days prior.  

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DISCOUNT TIRE ARCA LATE MODEL GOLD CUP ENTRIES NOW READY; B MAIN ADDED

DISCOUNT TIRE ARCA LATE MODEL GOLD CUP ENTRIES NOW READY; B MAIN ADDED

(Toledo, Ohio - April 24, 2014) - The Discount Tire ARCA Late Model Glass City Gold Cup Series entry blanks are now available.

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Richard S. Duff, of Sylvania, OH died peacefully Sunday, April 20, 2014 at Kingston Care Center of Sylvania,Ohio, where he had lived for the past several years.    He was born in St Louis, MO in 1936 to Richard D. and Marguerite Duff, and spent most of hi

Richard S. Duff, of Sylvania, OH died peacefully Sunday, April 20, 2014 at Kingston Care Center of Sylvania,Ohio, where he had lived for the past several years. He was born in St Louis, MO in 1936 to Richard D. and Marguerite Duff, and spent most of hi

Richard S. Duff, of Sylvania, OH died peacefully Sunday, April 20, 2014 at Kingston Care Center of Sylvania,Ohio, where he had lived for the past several years. 

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FLAT ROCK-TOLEDO SPEEDWAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Jet’s Pizza Season Opener-Saturday, April 26

FLAT ROCK-TOLEDO SPEEDWAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Jet’s Pizza Season Opener-Saturday, April 26

ARCA Moran Chevrolet Late Models, Praxair Figure 8’s, DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stocks Pit gate: 1 p.m. Front gates: 3 p.m. Practice: 3 p.m. Time trials: 5:15 Race: 7 p.m. Grandstands Adults-$12 Children...
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FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY HOSTS SUCCESSFUL 2014 PRESEASON PRACTICE DAY ACTIVITY

FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY HOSTS SUCCESSFUL 2014 PRESEASON PRACTICE DAY ACTIVITY

FLAT ROCK, MI—Flat Rock Speedway race teams and officials enjoyed sunny 55 degree weather for a busy annual preseason practice day, with 50 drivers in multiple divisions of race cars on track.

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MARCH 2014 FLAT ROCK/TOLEDO SPEEDWAY BULLETIN (3-24-14)

This is our LAST bulletin of the off-season.  The schedules are posted on the web pages.  Flat Rock track office will open April 8, weather permitting!  Toledo office is open all season.  The new pocket schedules are here!  ...
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BOB FITZPATRICK

BOB FITZPATRICK

Robert (Bob) Fitzpatrick, 74, former ARCA driver at Mt. Clemens Race Track, Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways, and father of current Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway drivers Eric and Chris Fitzpatrick, passed away April 16 at Port Huron Hospital.

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BCSN TO AIR 11 FLAT ROCK/TOLEDO EVENTS IN 2014

BCSN TO AIR 11 FLAT ROCK/TOLEDO EVENTS IN 2014

(Toledo, Ohio - February 25, 2014) - The Buckeye Cable Sports Network (BCSN) will air a total of 11 Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway events for the 2014 racing season.    All 11 of those events will be aired as part of the...
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ARAMARK TO SPONSOR ARCA SPORTSMAN; DIAMOND RACING PRODUCTS BACK FOR JOY FAIR MEMORIAL 100

ARAMARK TO SPONSOR ARCA SPORTSMAN; DIAMOND RACING PRODUCTS BACK FOR JOY FAIR MEMORIAL 100

Flat Rock, MI and Toledo, OH - February 27, 2014):  Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway officials have announced that Aramark Uniform Services has signed on for the title sponsorship of the ARCA Sportsman division the 2014 racing...
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Discount Tire to support ARCA 5-race late model Gold Cup Series in 2014

Discount Tire to support ARCA 5-race late model Gold Cup Series in 2014

(TOLEDO, Ohio - March 1, 2014) - The 5-race ARCA Late Model Gold Cup Series will carry the name of Discount Tire as the Title Sponsor for the 2014 season.  This is the initial involvement of the national tire retailer on the short track level.

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ARCA FIGURE 8 DIVISION GETS BACKING FROM PRAXAIR

ARCA FIGURE 8 DIVISION GETS BACKING FROM PRAXAIR

(TOLEDO, Ohio - April 1, 2014):  Praxair, a supplier of services and gas to a variety of industries across the globe, has agreed to the title sponsorship for the ARCA Figure 8 division at both Flat Rock, MI and Toledo, OH Speedways for the 2014 season.

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FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY SCHEDULE PRACTICE DAY—APRIL 19, 2014

FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY SCHEDULE PRACTICE DAY—APRIL 19, 2014

FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY SCHEDULE PRACTICE DAY—APRIL 19, 2014 Do NOT go past the west end of the concrete pads to park!  If that changes, we’ll let you know at the pit gate! This is the only pre-season practice scheduled!  If we...
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Gillenwater-Studt-DeMaggio-Hans Hit Flat Rock Winners Circle

Gillenwater-Studt-DeMaggio-Hans Hit Flat Rock Winners Circle

Flat Rock, MI  (5-16-09)--  The skies finally cleared just after 2 p.m. Saturday afternoon and the UAW Local 3000 Night went on as scheduled at Flat Rock Speedway.  A good crowd saw Ryan Gillenwater, Greg Studt, Randy DeMaggio and Mike Hans capture feature wins on an evening that ended with cold temperatures and a strong wind.

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Flat Rock Speedway Weather Update

FLAT ROCK, MI (5-16-09, 1 p.m.)--As of 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, the Saturday night weekly racing program at Flat Rock Speedway, featuring Buckeye 305 Sprints, Figure-8s and Street Stocks, is on schedule. Check arcaracing.com for updates.

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Racing at Flat Rock Speedway Tonight!

The Saturday night, May 9 racing card at Flat Rock Speedway is on schedule.

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Strickland-Earley-McKee-Fitzpatrick Take Flat Rock Openers

Strickland-Earley-McKee-Fitzpatrick Take Flat Rock Openers

Flat Rock, MI  (4-25-09)--  The long, harsh winter is officially over—Flat Rock Speedway is open!  “The Rock” began its 56th season of operation Saturday night under cloudy skies and pleasant temperatures.  The rain and storms pounded the area to the north of the track, but things were dry all evening, allowing the 7-Up Season Opener to take place.  Dennis Strickland, Billy Earley, Clyde McKee and Eric Fitzpatrick collected the feature wins on a night that saw action and accidents in all 3 divisions.

For photos, visit Performance Images or ARCA Nation.

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Flat Rock Wraps Up '08 Season

Flat Rock Wraps Up '08 Season

Flat Rock, MI  (10-4-08)-- A sunshine-filled Saturday afternoon greeted fans and competitors for the final race of the 2008 season at Flat Rock Speedway.  The “Level Pebble Shootout” winners were Shawn Bershback (4 Cylinders), Dave Arnold Jr. (Toledo Factory Stocks) and Tristan Dupuis. (Enduro cars). 

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It's Your Last Chance Before The Snow Flies!!!!

SATURDAY, OCT. 4, 2008
FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY
LEVEL PEBBLE SHOOTOUT!
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School Bus Figure 8 Rocks Flat Rock Again

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.

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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. 

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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.

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Lee-Ford Jr.-Abel-Turner Capture 2008 Flat Rock Championships

Flat Rock, MI (9-6-2008)--  Eric Lee (Late Model), Dan Ford Jr. (Street Stock A Main), Rich Abel (Street Stock B Main) and Brad Turner (4 Cylinder) were crowned the 2008 track champions Saturday night at Flat Rock Speedway.  Ricky Kargel was the victor in the 100 lap Late Model race and Billy Earley took the Figure 8 contest.  Glass Block Sales served as the sponsor for the beautiful evening of racing at the ¼ mile paved oval.

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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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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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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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Local Hockey Legend Nick Vitucci to Race at Flat Rock Speedway Friday Night

FLAT ROCK MI (8-28-08)--Local hockey legend Nick Vitucci, a member of the ECHL Hall of Fame, will make his auto racing debut at Flat Rock Speedway on Friday Night. Vitucci will compete in Flat Rock Speedway's popular David's Jewelry 4-Cylinder division as part of the track's Aquafina Enduro 250 night.

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Trackside Tidbits by Debi Domby

SOUTHGATE MI (8-28-08)--Two drivers returned to victory lane for the first time in 2008, Paul Pelletier in the Super Late Models and Steve Chartrand in the B division Street Stocks. ...
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Flat Rock Speedway Upcoming Weekend Schedule

Flat Rock, MI (8-23-2008)--

FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY SCHEDULE
for Friday, August 29, 2008 **This is a date change--race was slated for Sunday August 31, and Saturday August 30th, 2008.
 
Click read me for schedule of events. 

 

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Pelletier-Miller-Ford Jr.-Chartrand Flat Rock Winners

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.

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