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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.
...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.
...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.
...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.
...Trackside Tidbits by Debi Domby
Flat Rock Speedway Upcoming Weekend Schedule
Flat Rock, MI (8-23-2008)--
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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.
...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.
...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.
...Racer's Reunion and Autograph Night at Flat Rock Speedway this Saturday
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.
...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.
...Trackside Tidbits by Debi Domby
Randy DeMaggio took the lead on lap 21 and spent the remainder of the 100-lap feature battling with someone or the other. He won what was probably the biggest race of his racing career when he was victorious in the Street Stock 100-lap feature Saturday night.
...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.
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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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.
...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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Trackside Tidbits, by Debi Domby
It was a night of firsts for Justin Schroeder at Flat Rock Saturday night.
...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.
...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.
...FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY WEATHER UPDATE
Moran Chevrolet-Stan Yee Memorial 150 This Weekend
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.
...Saturday July 19th Event Washed Out
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.
...Flat Rock Street Stocks Invited to Greater Detroit Auto Auction Open House July 23rd
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. ...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.
...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.
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