REMEMBERING BOB HEBESTREIT

REMEMBERING BOB HEBESTREIT

Bob “Hebie” Hebestreit, long time ARCA Official at Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways and on the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards tour, died Friday Nov. 6. “Hebie” had a broad background in racing, starting with his...
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Michigan Beer Mile Serves as FloTrack Beer Mile Qualifier

Michigan Beer Mile Serves as FloTrack Beer Mile Qualifier

“You add beer to anything, it kind of makes it hilarious”

That’s Lex Williams, former University of Michigan All American and founder of the first ever Michigan Beer Mile.

A Michigan native, Williams ran under...
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Fran and Dick Duff, Tracy Leslie enter Motorsports hall of fame

Fran and Dick Duff, Tracy Leslie enter Motorsports hall of fame

(MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. – November 1, 2015) – Tracy Leslie, the 1988 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards champion, joined Dick and Fran Duff as entrants into the Michigan Motorsports Hall today in Mount Pleasant,...
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2016 ARCA FLAT ROCK/TOLEDO SPEEDWAY RULE AMENDMENTS/CHANGES(as of 10-29-15)

2016 ARCA FLAT ROCK/TOLEDO SPEEDWAY RULE AMENDMENTS/CHANGES(as of 10-29-15)

Cluth size for Late Model Sportsman corrected to 7 1/4 inches. ARCA FIGURE 8 DIVISION BODY, A.  STRUCTURE:  (This is a clarification from 4-19-15):  Front nosepiece cannot extend past front bumper unless running a...
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FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO SPEEDWAYS GO FORWARD WITH HOOSIER TIRE

FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO SPEEDWAYS GO FORWARD WITH HOOSIER TIRE

OCTOBER 26, 2016—The ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards recently announced an agreement establishing a long term relationship with General Tire as the Official Tire Supplier of the Series, but ARCA’s owned and sanctioned...
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ENDURO/FACTORY STOCKS TO BATTLE ON 3 DIFFERENT TRACKS IN 2016

ENDURO/FACTORY STOCKS TO BATTLE ON 3 DIFFERENT TRACKS IN 2016

Toledo, Ohio—October 19, 2015:  The ARCA Enduro/Factory Stock division will see action on 3 separate race courses at Toledo Speedway for the 2016 racing season.  For 2016, a few additional dates will be added for the...
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2 WEEKS TO FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO BANQUET TICKET DEADLINE!

2 WEEKS TO FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO BANQUET TICKET DEADLINE!

October 12, 2015: Just 2 weeks remain until the deadline for tickets for the annual Flat Rock-Toledo Speedway awards banquet, set for Friday evening, November 6 at the beautiful Crystal Gardens Banquet Center in Southgate,...
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ARCA ARAMARK LATE MODEL SPORTSMAN TO COMPETE FOR “SILVER CUP” IN 2016

ARCA ARAMARK LATE MODEL SPORTSMAN TO COMPETE FOR “SILVER CUP” IN 2016

Toledo, Ohio—October 7, 2015:  ARCA, Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway officials have released several details regarding the ARCA Aramark Late Model Sportsman class for the 2016 season.  A 3-race “Silver Cup” Series will be...
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REMEMBERING FRAN HARDEN

REMEMBERING FRAN HARDEN

Francis “Fran” Harden of Wayne, MI passed away October 2, 2015 at the age of 81.  “Frantic Fran” was a top Late Model competitor at both Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways in the 1960’s and 1970’s, driving for car owner Reed...
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INAUGURAL “MICHIGAN BEER MILE”  TO BE HELD AT FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY NOVEMBER 14

INAUGURAL “MICHIGAN BEER MILE” TO BE HELD AT FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY NOVEMBER 14

Flat Rock, MI—October 5, 2015:  Flat Rock Speedway will serve as the host site for the first-ever “Michigan Beer Mile” Saturday, November 14.  A portion of each entry fee received will be donated to the Movember Foundation,...
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BREHMER GRABS THE WIN, REMICK MONROE NEWS ENDURO SERIES CHAMP

BREHMER GRABS THE WIN, REMICK MONROE NEWS ENDURO SERIES CHAMP

Toledo, Ohio—September 12, 2015:  A very cool, cloudy and windy night was the setting for Saturday’s final race of 2015 at Flat Rock Speedway.  Troy Brehmer worked his way back into contention after going a lap down early and...
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REMEMBERING EUGENE LINDAHL

REMEMBERING EUGENE LINDAHL

Eugene “Gene” Lindahl of Jackson, MI, passed away Friday, September 4, 2015 at the age of 93.  Gene was the father of Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway announcer Gary Lindahl. Gene was a Navy veteran of WW II.  He retired from...
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