FLAT ROCK-TOLEDO SPEEDWAY BULLETIN (1-17-18)

FLAT ROCK-TOLEDO SPEEDWAY BULLETIN (1-17-18)

This is our second winter bulletin of the season. We will post one for each month through March. The winter office for both tracks is at Toledo: 419-727-1100. 1099 tax documents: will be mailed by the end of the month. 2018...
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JIMMY THIEL WINS MORAN CHEVROLET STAN YEE MEMORIAL 150

JIMMY THIEL WINS MORAN CHEVROLET STAN YEE MEMORIAL 150

Flat Rock, MI—July 22, 2017: Local favorite Jimmy Thiel pulled off the upset win in Saturday night’s Moran Chevrolet Stan Yee Memorial 150 at Flat Rock Speedway. An incredible star-studded field of 31 drivers were on hand for...
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THRILLING FINISHES HIGHLIGHT FLAT ROCK OPENER

THRILLING FINISHES HIGHLIGHT FLAT ROCK OPENER

Flat Rock, MI—May 7, 2016: If the Jet’s Pizza Season Opener at Flat Rock Speedway is any indication of the type of racing in store for this year, race fans are in for a treat. 3 of the 4 main events were decided by a car...
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THIEL-WHISMAN JR.-MORNEAU JR.-PANKOW GRAB FLAT ROCK OPENERS

THIEL-WHISMAN JR.-MORNEAU JR.-PANKOW GRAB FLAT ROCK OPENERS

Flat Rock, MI—April 28, 2018: Flat Rock Speedway kicked off the new year with the Jet’s Pizza Season Opener Saturday night. A group of hardy race fans braved the cold temperatures to take in the first race of the season....
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FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY TO PAY TRIBUTE TO BOB RAE SATURDAY NIGHT

FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY TO PAY TRIBUTE TO BOB RAE SATURDAY NIGHT

Flat Rock, MI—July 26, 2016: Racers come and racers go. For many, once they step away from the sport, it’s hard to even just watch a race. For others, they become car owners, watching their sons and daughters, or...
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SCOTT APPERSON SCORES INITIAL FLAT ROCK WIN IN MICHIGAN FIGURE 8 RACE

SCOTT APPERSON SCORES INITIAL FLAT ROCK WIN IN MICHIGAN FIGURE 8 RACE

Flat Rock, MI—June 24, 2017: Third-generation driver Scott Apperson grabbed his first-ever win at Flat Rock Speedway Saturday night, withstanding the pressure from Dennis Whisman and Jeremy Miller in the 40 lap ARCA Victory...
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MORNEAU JR., JEZYLO CAPTURE FLAT ROCK CROWNS

MORNEAU JR., JEZYLO CAPTURE FLAT ROCK CROWNS

Flat Rock, MI—August 26, 2017: 16 year-old Ray Morneau Jr. and Adam Jezylo notched the 2017 ARCA DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stock titles on Harris Mechanical Season Championship Night Saturday at Flat Rock Speedway....
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FIREWORKS-200 LAPS OF RACING SATURDAY AT “THE ROCK”; BE A LAP SPONSOR!

FIREWORKS-200 LAPS OF RACING SATURDAY AT “THE ROCK”; BE A LAP SPONSOR!

Flat Rock, MI--July 3, 2018: It’s the Monroe Superstore Fireworks Night Saturday, July 7 at Flat Rock Speedway! With a features-only format in place, fans will still see 200 laps of action-packed, door to door stock car...
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FLAT ROCK’S LEVEL PEBBLE 200 WEATHERED OUT

FLAT ROCK’S LEVEL PEBBLE 200 WEATHERED OUT

Flat Rock, MI—June 23, 2018: Flat Rock Speedway’s Level Pebble 200 has been cancelled due to the weather conditions. The forecast calls for showers and thundershowers this afternoon and into the early evening. The ARCA/CRA...
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2015 FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO SCHEDULES RELEASED

2015 FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO SCHEDULES RELEASED

Toledo, Ohio—December 22, 2014:  The 2015 racing schedules for both Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways have been released by track management of the two ARCA-sanctioned short tracks.  Toledo Speedway kicks off the new season...
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TRACKSIDE TIDBITS

TRACKSIDE TIDBITS

Guy Fire suffered a broken arm in the lap 79 accident. Get Well Soon! Our street stocks and sportsman drivers did an amazing job on their starts and restarts tonight. Every one of them was perfect. Ray Morneau Jr. won his...
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LEE-LOVING-MOORE JET’S PIZZA OPENING NIGHT WINNERS AT FLAT ROCK

LEE-LOVING-MOORE JET’S PIZZA OPENING NIGHT WINNERS AT FLAT ROCK

(Flat Rock, Michigan - April 26, 2014) - Sunny skies and a very cool breeze greeted race fans and teams for the Jet’s Pizza Season Opener Saturday night at Flat Rock Speedway. Eric Lee, Robbie Loving and Rob Moore captured the feature wins and visited the 7-Up Winners Circle.

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Detroit News Covers Flat Rock

Detroit News Covers Flat Rock

Flat Rock Speedway levels the track for racing purists David Goricki , The Detroit News Published 7:37 p.m. ET May 30, 2017 | Updated 6:38 a.m. ET May 31, 2017 (Photo: Rachel Woolf / Special to The Detroit News)
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Remembering Glenn Sweet

Remembering Glenn Sweet

Glenn Sweet, best known as the car owner for legendary ARCA Late Model driver Danny Byrd, passed away Friday Feb. 6 at his home near Sebring, Florida. Sweet’s cars were familiar to race fans at Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway...
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SCHUSTER’S LAST-LAP PASS NETS FLAT ROCK WIN

SCHUSTER’S LAST-LAP PASS NETS FLAT ROCK WIN

Flat Rock, MI—August 1, 2015:  Flat Rock Speedway played host to the Monroe News Enduro Series and a full slate for the ARCA DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stock division on a pleasant Saturday evening.  Landon Schuster...
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Toledo/Flat Rock Speedway's Press Conference Open to Public

Toledo/Flat Rock Speedway's Press Conference Open to Public

TOLEDO, Ohio—With spring officially here, the racing season is upon us, and that means the annual Toledo Speedway and Flat Rock Speedway press conference is also here. The press conference will be held on Tuesday, March 29...
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BOB FITZPATRICK

BOB FITZPATRICK

Robert (Bob) Fitzpatrick, 74, former ARCA driver at Mt. Clemens Race Track, Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways, and father of current Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway drivers Eric and Chris Fitzpatrick, passed away April 16 at Port Huron Hospital.

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TRACKSIDE TIDBITS BY DEBI DOMBY

TRACKSIDE TIDBITS BY DEBI DOMBY

This year was the year of the first time winner or at least their first win in this division. Jeremy Vanderhoof is the only driver to win a championship in the same division (it was his fourth championship at Toledo in the...
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SEASON CHAMPIONSHIPS ON THE LINE SATURDAY AT FLAT ROCK

SEASON CHAMPIONSHIPS ON THE LINE SATURDAY AT FLAT ROCK

(Flat Rock, MI—August 27, 2014):   Four drivers will add their names to the record books Saturday night at Flat Rock Speedway as the Heritage Newspapers Season Championships wraps up the battle for the 2014 track titles. 

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FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY THROWBACK THURSDAY

FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY THROWBACK THURSDAY

A popular trend among social networking sites is Throwback Thursday, reminding us of some popular memory from the past. In recognition of Throwback Thursday, FlatRockSpeedway.com will feature a "Blast From The Past" each...
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REMEMBERING JOHN CATHERS—“BEER MAN JOHN”

REMEMBERING JOHN CATHERS—“BEER MAN JOHN”

Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways has lost a friend and very familiar face to fans that have visited the 2 tracks over the past 15 years.  John “The Beer Man” Cathers, 60, passed away December 20.  If you were at the track, you...
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Continental acquires Hoosier Racing Tire Corporation

Continental acquires Hoosier Racing Tire Corporation

FORT MILL, S.C. (Oct. 4, 2016)— The international technology company Continental today announced the acquisition of Lakeville, Indiana-based Hoosier Racing Tire Corp., a manufacturer of specialty tires for racing...
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BUSY FLAT ROCK PRACTICE DAY—JET’S PIZZA SEASON OPENER APRIL 25 UP NEXT!

BUSY FLAT ROCK PRACTICE DAY—JET’S PIZZA SEASON OPENER APRIL 25 UP NEXT!

Flat Rock, MI—April 18, 2015:  Sunny skies and comfortable temperatures greeted over 50 race teams for Saturday’s practice day at Flat Rock Speedway.  A variety of race cars hit the ¼ mile paved oval as drivers checked out...
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STREET STOCK DRIVER GUY FIRE RECOVERING FROM ACCIDENT

STREET STOCK DRIVER GUY FIRE RECOVERING FROM ACCIDENT

ARCA Flat Rock Speedway Street Stock driver Guy Fire is recovering in the hospital from injuries suffered in a 4-wheeler accident last week near his home. 

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THROW-BACK THURSDAYS RETURN!

THROW-BACK THURSDAYS RETURN!

A smiling Frank Loving poses with the checkered flag in his #9 Figure 8 machine at Flat Rock Speedway. Three generations of Lovings have competed at “The Rock” in its 63 year history. Frank’s son, Robbie, is a 2-time Figure 8...
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FLAT ROCK HOLIDAY SHOW SIZZLES

FLAT ROCK HOLIDAY SHOW SIZZLES

(Flat Rock, MI—July 5, 2014):  A good crowd turned out on yet another picture-perfect evening of weather for Saturday’s racing action at Flat Rock Speedway. 

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Flat Rock Speedway Weather Update

Flat Rock Speedway Weather Update

Update 1:30 pm. Flat Rock Speedway is racing tonight. Please call before you travel. ...
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FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Flat Rock Speedway schedule of event for Saturday, August 2.

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FIREWORKS LIGHT UP FLAT ROCK NIGHT

FIREWORKS LIGHT UP FLAT ROCK NIGHT

Flat Rock, MI—July 7, 2018: Flat Rock Speedway’s annual Triple 50’s and Monroe Superstore Fireworks show entertained the fans Saturday night with great racing and the Volcano Fireworks grand finale’ to cap off the evening....
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BCSN TO AIR 11 FLAT ROCK/TOLEDO EVENTS IN 2014

BCSN TO AIR 11 FLAT ROCK/TOLEDO EVENTS IN 2014

(Toledo, Ohio - February 25, 2014) - The Buckeye Cable Sports Network (BCSN) will air a total of 11 Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway events for the 2014 racing season.    All 11 of those events will be aired as part of the...
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