THIRD GENERATION OF THIELS PREPARES FOR 2019

THIRD GENERATION OF THIELS PREPARES FOR 2019

Flat Rock, MI—September 27, 2018: With the 2018 Flat Rock Speedway season wrapped up less than a month ago, several teams are already making plans for next year. For 2018 ARCA Moran Chevrolet Late Model champion Jimmy Thiel,...
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FLAT ROCK FENCING PROJECT COMPLETE

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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MARCH, 2021 FLAT ROCK/TOLEDO SPEEDWAY BULLETIN (3-6-21)

MARCH, 2021 FLAT ROCK/TOLEDO SPEEDWAY BULLETIN (3-6-21)

Tuesday, March 2, the State of Michigan announced that outdoor venues can have a maximum capacity of 1,000; the State of Ohio and the Lucas County Health Department have announced a 30% capacity limit for outdoor venues.  We...
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MORAN CHEVROLET-STAN YEE MEMORIAL 150-RESET FOR JULY 28; 6:30 P.M. START

MORAN CHEVROLET-STAN YEE MEMORIAL 150-RESET FOR JULY 28; 6:30 P.M. START

(Flat Rock, MI—July 23, 2018): This Saturday, July 28 is the date for Flat Rock Speedway’s biggest race of the season, the Moran Chevrolet-Stan Yee Memorial 150, which fell victim to the weather on July 21. Race time has been...
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STUDT GRABS CORRIGAN RACE FUELS 100 AT FLAT ROCK

STUDT GRABS CORRIGAN RACE FUELS 100 AT FLAT ROCK

STUDT GRABS CORRIGAN RACE FUELS 100 AT FLAT ROCK Flat Rock, MI—August 3, 2019: Current point leader Greg Studt withheld the challenge of Jim Froling as he picked up the victory in the Corrigan Race Fuels 100 for the ARCA DTS...
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FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO CHAMPS HONORED AT MARFC BANQUET

FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO CHAMPS HONORED AT MARFC BANQUET

The 54th Annual Michigan Auto Racing Fan Club (MARFC) awards banquet honored track champions from across the state Saturday night, including several 2019 Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway champs. 2019 Flat Rock champions Dennis...
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FLAT ROCK HISTORICAL SOCIETY FLEA MARKET CANCELLED

FLAT ROCK HISTORICAL SOCIETY FLEA MARKET CANCELLED

August 13, 2020:  Due to the State of Michigan orders for the COVID-19 virus, the Sunday, October 4 Flat Rock Historical Society Flea Market held at Flat Rock Speedway has been cancelled. We look forward to seeing everyone...
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BANQUET TICKET ORDER DEADLINE OCTOBER 24!

BANQUET TICKET ORDER DEADLINE OCTOBER 24!

Get your banquet ticket order in now for the annual Flat Rock/Toledo Speedway awards banquet. The date is Friday, November 2 at the Crystal Gardens in Southgate, MI. The deadline for tickets is Wednesday, October 24. You may...
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FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY RACE DAY NOTES—FOR MAY 4, 2019

FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY RACE DAY NOTES—FOR MAY 4, 2019

We have made a slight time change for our Season Opener Saturday, May 4. Pit gate: 2:30 p.m. Practice: 4:30 p.m. (all classes will get TWO (2) ROUNDS OF PRACTICE) Our new qualifying format will follow practice; show time...
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2020 SEASON PREP BEGINS!  ETHAN STADNICZUK-#20 STREET STOCK

2020 SEASON PREP BEGINS! ETHAN STADNICZUK-#20 STREET STOCK

Temperance, MI driver Ethan Stadniczuk and his crew are working to get ready for the new season at Flat Rock Speedway! Ethan’s #20 is pictured in the garage.  His sponsors include Hypercyl, M & N Controls, Stevens...
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FLAT ROCK/TOLEDO SPEEDWAY NEWS/NOTES—DECEMBER 22, 2020

FLAT ROCK/TOLEDO SPEEDWAY NEWS/NOTES—DECEMBER 22, 2020

We hope that you, your family and friends are safe and healthy as we near the Christmas holiday and New Year.  We hope that with the arrival of the vaccines that things can return to “normal” in the coming months. We have a...
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REMEMBERING DEMPSEY APPERSON (updated 12-10-20)

REMEMBERING DEMPSEY APPERSON (updated 12-10-20)

Dempsey Apperson, a fixture at Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways, first as an ARCA Figure 8 driver and then as a car owner, passed away Friday, December 4 at the age of 76. Visitation will take place at the Rupp Funeral Home in...
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Happy New Year to all!  Look for our 2021 schedule very soon!...
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REMEMBERING DUANE MOSLEY

REMEMBERING DUANE MOSLEY

Former ARCA Flat Rock Speedway Figure 8 driver Richard “Duane” Mosley, age 50, passed away Saturday, September 6.

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TICKETS GOING FAST FOR FLAT ROCK’S SCHOOL BUS RACE SATURDAY

TICKETS GOING FAST FOR FLAT ROCK’S SCHOOL BUS RACE SATURDAY

Just over 300 reserved seat tickets and a large quantity of general admission tickets are still available as of Wednesday afternoon for Flat Rock Speedway’s Dani’s Transport School Bus Figure 8 race, set for Saturday,...
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2020 FLAT ROCK/TOLEDO SPEEDWAY BULLETIN (3-2-20)

2020 FLAT ROCK/TOLEDO SPEEDWAY BULLETIN (3-2-20)

The winter office for both tracks is at the Toledo Speedway Automotive Building on the east end of the grounds; phone number, 419-727-1100 and mailing address remain the same. The Late Model class name has been revised to...
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A LOOK BACK IN THE HISTORY OF FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY...

A LOOK BACK IN THE HISTORY OF FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY...

This Flat Rock Speedway poster is from the 1950's!  Check it out...racing Tuesday, Friday and Sunday nights!  Race time was called "Post" time, a term used in horse racing....
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FLAT ROCK-TOLEDO SPEEDWAY UPDATE—August 7, 2020

FLAT ROCK-TOLEDO SPEEDWAY UPDATE—August 7, 2020

As you know, there have been no changes from the States of Ohio and Michigan in the orders regarding the Coronavirus since our last update on July 31. The State of Ohio and the Lucas County Health Department have stated no...
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Dick Crup

Dick Crup

Richard “Dick” Crup, who drove to victories and top-5 point finishes in ARCA Late Model competition at Flat Rock Speedway in the 1970s, passed away Dec. 31, 2023, at the age of 84 at his home in Hudson Michigan. Crup drove...
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FLAT ROCK AND TOLEDO SPEEDWAY GIFTS AVAILABLE!

FLAT ROCK AND TOLEDO SPEEDWAY GIFTS AVAILABLE!

Looking for that perfect gift for the racer on your list???  Santa Claus has Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway goodies that can fill those stockings now!  Choose from Flat Rock Season tickets, $25 gift cards (redeemable at either...
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FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY UPDATE—JULY 31, 2020

FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY UPDATE—JULY 31, 2020

Flat Rock Speedway There have been no changes since our last update on July 16. The Governor of the State of Michigan announced that the area which includes Flat Rock Speedway would remain in Phase 4, which allows for a...
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DTS TITLE SPONSOR FOR FLAT ROCK STREET STOCKS, JOY FAIR MEMORIAL

DTS TITLE SPONSOR FOR FLAT ROCK STREET STOCKS, JOY FAIR MEMORIAL

Flat Rock, MI—February 23, 2021:  Flat Rock Speedway officials have confirmed the return of DTS Drive Train Specialists as the title sponsor of Flat Rock’s ARCA Street Stock division for the upcoming 2021 racing season.  DTS...
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

From the staff of Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!...
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Remembering "Bad Jess" Austin

Remembering "Bad Jess" Austin

“Bad” Jess Austin, who drove his familiar #36 in the ARCA Late Model division at Flat Rock Speedway in the 1960s and 1970s, passed away Oct. 5 2019 at the age of 84 after a long illness which moved him from his home into...
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MORAN CHEVY CONTINUES FLAT ROCK LATE MODEL SPONSORSHIP

MORAN CHEVY CONTINUES FLAT ROCK LATE MODEL SPONSORSHIP

Flat Rock, Michigan—December 10, 2019:  Moran Chevrolet has agreed to return as the title sponsor of the ARCA Flat Rock Speedway Outlaw Super Late Model division and has also renewed its support for the ARCA Outlaw Super Late...
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KEN SCHRADER AT WHEEL OF VORE’S COMPACT SATURDAY AT FLAT ROCK

KEN SCHRADER AT WHEEL OF VORE’S COMPACT SATURDAY AT FLAT ROCK

It will be a weekend of firsts at Flat Rock Speedway this Saturday and Sunday, June 15-16. The Vore’s Compact Touring Series, featuring front-wheel drive cars, will make their first-ever appearance at the track Saturday...
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THROWBACK THURSDSAY-1971

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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Former ARCA Communications Specialist - and Flat Rock Speedway Enduro Driver - Jackie Franzil Promoted at RCR

Former ARCA Communications Specialist - and Flat Rock Speedway Enduro Driver - Jackie Franzil Promoted at RCR

Former ARCA Menards Series communications specialist Jackie Franzil has been promoted to Director, Communications and Content at Richard Childress Racing. Franzil, originally from Dearborn Heights, Michigan, joined RCR in...
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Driver Bulletin: January 10, 2024

Driver Bulletin: January 10, 2024

FLAT ROCK/TOLEDO SPEEDWAY BULLETIN - JANUARY 10, 2024 THANK YOU to Moran Chevrolet (Outlaw Super Late Models), DTS Drive Train Specialists (Street Stocks), R & M Recycling (Figure 8s) and Salenbien Trucking &...
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RAINS GOES AWAY, FANS PACK “THE ROCK” FOR BUS NIGHT!

RAINS GOES AWAY, FANS PACK “THE ROCK” FOR BUS NIGHT!

Flat Rock, MI—September 1, 2018: A heavy thunderstorm drenched Flat Rock Speedway Saturday night prior to the start of the Dani’s Transport School Bus Figure 8 races. A standing-room only crowd waited out the downpour and...
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