FLAT ROCK PREPARES FOR MORAN CHEVROLET STAN YEE MEMORIAL 150
FLAT ROCK PREPARES FOR MORAN CHEVROLET STAN YEE MEMORIAL 150
(FLAT ROCK, MI) - July 23, 2012 - A total of 23 cars have registered as of Monday morning for this Saturday’s Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150, set for Saturday evening, July 28 at Flat Rock Speedway. The event, recognized as one of the top outlaw Late Model events in the area, is expected to draw over 30 entries and will pay $2533 to win and $533 to start the contest.
Flat Rock’s Parts Galore Figure 8 and DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stock classes will also be in competition as support divisions. Each class will run features only on this night.
An open practice is scheduled for Wednesday, July 25 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the track for race cars of all types. The pit area will open at 4 p.m.
In addition to the $2533 posted to win, Diamond Racing Products has posted $333 for fast time, in addition to a $100 gift certificate courtesy of Fastime Racing Engines and Parts of Wyandotte. Add to that $5 in lap money per lap, and a driver could walk away with nearly $3500 in cash and prizes for a victory.
A total of 22 laps of lap money sponsorship are still available. The cost is just $5 per lap, with the funds going to the leader of each of the 150 laps. To sponsor laps, please call the track at 734-782-2480.
The classic honors the memory of Stan Yee Sr., who owned Late Models for over 40 years. Stan passed away in May of 2008. His famous #33 cars won numerous big events and championships throughout his career, including the 2003 Flat Rock Late Model crown with his son, Stan Jr., at the controls.
The 2012 edition of the race marks the fourth year for the Memorial race at Flat Rock. Justin Schroeder won the first event in 2008, with Mike Luberda Jr. scoring the win in the 2009 race. Mike Root came from Grand Rapids, MI to win the 150 lap race in 2010, while defending Flat Rock champ Eric Lee grabbed the victory in 2011.
Stan Yee Memorial 150 T-shirts will be available at the Flat Rock Speedway souvenir stand on race night.
This year’s 150 is leg number 5 of the 6-race ARCA Allegiant Gold Cup Series. Rig parking will begin at 12:15, and then the pits will be cleared. Pit registration will open at 1 p.m. on July 28, with practice for the Late Models set to begin at 3. Time trials begin at 5 and racing starts at 7 p.m.
Flat Rock Speedway is located on Telegraph Road, just 5 minutes from I-75 or I-275. The track phone number is 734-782-2480.
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