TOLEDO OH (12-4-07)--Richard Apperson, former ARCA Figure-8 and Enduro driver at Flat Rock Speedway, died of cancer at his home in Monroe, Michigan after a lengthy illness.

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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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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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TOLEDO OH (1-17-08)--This is the second of our winter bulletins. February issue will be posted around the 20th. The new 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.

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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. 

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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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TOLEDO OH (12-15-07)--On behalf of everyone at the tracks, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! This is the first of our winter bulletins. January issue will be posted around the 15th. The new 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.

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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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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

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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.

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Winning his first race of the season was Eric Lee. It was the 10th career Late Model win for the 2004 Flat Rock Late Model Champion. ...

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.

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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.

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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.

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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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TOLEDO OH (10-8-07)--The reservations deadline for the 2007 Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway Banquet is October 20th. For more information, click here toledo-flat_rock_banquet_form ...

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. 

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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.

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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, 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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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.

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FLAT ROCK MI (5-24-2008)-- Defending champ Robbie Loving won a great duel with Dennis Whisman and captured the 100 lap ARCA Speedway Bar and Grille Figure 8 race Saturday night at Flat Rock Speedway. Derek Wiley and Rich Abel were the winners in the two ARCA Greater Detroit Auto Auction Street Stock main events on a crystal-clear, yet cool evening at the track.

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It was a night of firsts for Justin Schroeder at Flat Rock Saturday night.

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Flat Rock, MI  (4-25-09)--  The long, harsh winter is officially over—Flat Rock Speedway is open!  “The Rock” began its 56^th 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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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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TOLEDO OH (11-12-07)--Santa Claus wouldn't miss this party for anything! And fans, race teams and officials should have this date on their calendar, too-it's the annual ARCA/Flat Rock Speedway/Toledo Speedway Christmas Party, set for Saturday evening, December 1 at the Toledo Speedway Bar and Grille banquet room.

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TOLEDO OH (11-24-07)--Driven Women is dedicated to giving back to the ARCA families of Flatrock and Toledo Speedway that have supported us throughout the year. ...

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

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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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