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REMEMBERING JIM BOWSHER
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Jim Bowsher, whose family is deeply entrenched throughout the history of ARCA and Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways, passed away Friday near his hometown of Springfield, Ohio. He had suffered from the effects of COPD and was 66....
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FLAT ROCK-TOLEDO SPEEDWAY SCHEDULE UPDATES
Due to the recent news that the Governors of the States of Michigan and Ohio are expected to announce information regarding the “Stay at Home” orders sometime today, Friday, April 24, the updates on the 2020 Flat Rock and...
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THROWBACK THURSDAY---1954
Flat Rock Speedway was promoted by NASCAR founder and President Bill France Sr. from 1954-1956. In 1954, The Flat Rock 500-yes, a 500 lap race at “The Rock” was on the schedule. The winner was Lee Petty, Richard Petty’s...
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LOOKING BACK AT 1999: THE “CAROLINA FLASH”-ROYCE CORNETT
As we all deal with the COVID-19 virus and the changes in our everyday lives, we take time to look back at our sport of short track racing in our area….hopefully to take a just a bit of a break from the issues of the...
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REMEMBERING BRYAN PHILLIPS
Bryan Phillips, a long-time supporter and contributor to the Racer’s Reunions at both Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways, passed away Sunday, April 19 due to complications from the COVID-19 virus.
Phillips was part of the pit...
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THROWBACK THURSDSAY-1971
Flat Rock Speedway--up until 1974, 2 divisions of race cars were featured. At Flat Rock Speedway, the Late Models and Figure 8's headlined the racing action.
Denny Pace was the top dog in the Figure 8 class, seen here at...
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LOOKING BACK: JOY FAIR, A CHAMPION-A LEGEND-A FRIEND
Where else to start but with the legend-Joy Fair. The Pontiac, MI native began his racing career in 1949 and won over 700 races in 12 states and Canada. Fair is the all-time win leader in the Late Model division at both...
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THANK YOU-THANK YOU-THANK YOU!
To all those on the front lines, and that means EVERYONE, battling the COVID 19 virus day in and day out....THANK YOU-THANK YOU-THANK YOU!...
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CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC ALTERS FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO SPEEDWAY SCHEDULES
April 3, 2020: Due to challenges related to the coronavirus pandemic, including State and Federal guidelines and mandates, and most importantly the health and safety of our race fans, race teams and race officials, both Flat...
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2020 FLAT ROCK/TOLEDO SPEEDWAY BULLETIN (3-30-20)
We pray that this finds you, your family and friends healthy and safe during these times. We expect to be making some decisions very soon on the early part of our schedules due to the COVID-19 virus and the mandates in place...
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FLAT ROCK WORK CONTINUES
Yesterday's great weather allowed us to jump on the sweeper tractor and clean Flat Rock Speedway. This view shows the new wall and catch fence...as soon as the asphalt plants open, we'll fill in the pavement that was removed...
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FLAT ROCK FENCING PROJECT COMPLETE
March 24, 2020: Crews from the Bedford Fence Company completed the installation of the new catch fencing in turns 1 and 2 at Flat Rock Speedway. The over-hang fencing was finished March 20. The new concrete wall was poured...
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