I-75 Construction in Detroit Forces Alternate Travel Routes to Flat Rock, Toledo
TOLEDO OH (3-10-08)--It's now official and in the construction phase-I-75 in both directions is CLOSED in Detroit between Clark Street and Rosa Parks Boulevard for the planned Ambassador Bridge interchange project. It is slated to be closed through Christmas of 2009.
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Loving Tops Figure 8 100 at "The Rock"
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.
...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.
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Strickland-Earley-McKee-Fitzpatrick Take Flat Rock Openers
Flat Rock, MI (4-25-09)-- The long, harsh winter is officially over—Flat Rock Speedway is open! “The Rock” began its 56th 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.
...Racing at Flat Rock Speedway Tonight!
The Saturday night, May 9 racing card at Flat Rock Speedway is on schedule.
...Flat Rock Speedway Weather Update
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.
...Subway Sandwiches Autograph Night: Kensler 100 Street Stocks, LM & F8
Bulletin:Stan Yee Memorial/Moran Chevy 150.
The Stan Yee Memorial t-shirts and decals will be available at Flat Rock Speedway on Wednesday (June 18th) at the practice session from 5pm to 9pm.
See Stan Yee at his trailer to purchase either of these items. They will be available will supplies last.
...FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY WEATHER UPDATE
Trackside Tidbits, by Debi Domby
It was a night of firsts for Justin Schroeder at Flat Rock Saturday night.
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School Bus Figure 8 Rocks Flat Rock Again
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.
...Heritage Newspapers Night: LM, F8, SS.
FTKC Go-Karts. Toilet Bowl Races!
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The Classic Family Fun Night: X Cars, 4 Cylinders, Toledo FS.
4 tickets, 4 pops, 4 dogs, 1 program, just $25!...
Pepsi 250 lap Enduro, plus 4 Cylinders. 1pm.
Construction Bulletin
TOLEDO OH (4-25-08)--The orange barrels just keeping appearing! TELEGRAPH ROAD at West Road is 1 lane in each direction until Friday, May 2. If you use Telegraph to get to Flat Rock Speedway, avoid it! Best bet is to exit at Gibraltar Road west, which takes you to downtown Flat Rock. Go left at Telegraph to the track.
...Flat Rock Speedway to Host Pepsi-Autism Speaks 250 Enduro
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.
...Attention Flat Rock Speedway Race Teams!!!
Rains Flood Out Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial at Flat Rock
Re-Set For Next Saturday, June 28th
Flat Rock, MI: (6-21-08)-- Mother Nature unleashed heavy rains, thunder, lightning and strong winds at Flat Rock Speedway Saturday afternoon, wiping out the Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150 for the ARCA Late Models. The biggest race of the season at “The Rock” has been rescheduled for next Saturday, June 28. The entire program will follow the same schedule next Saturday.
...Flat Rock Speedway Late Model Teams: July 12 Tires
The decision has been made to allow Late Model teams to run 4 new tires if they choose for the Saturday, July 12 event at Flat Rock Speedway. Tires will again be impounded after the feature race July 12.
...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.
...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.
...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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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.
...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.
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