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RE-START PROCEDURE CHANGE-FLAT ROCK AND TOLEDO SPEEDWAYS
April 25, 2012: After hearing your comments at both practice sessions this past Saturday and Sunday, the double-file re-start procedure has been adjusted. Simply, lapped cars will fall to the back before racing goes back to green, and the first car a lap down will receive the “Lucky Dog”, putting them on the lead lap.
This applies to all divisions, including Gold Cup. The complete procedure follows:
Each class will now include double-file restarts. The following details the procedure.
Under caution, cars will remain in single file order. When the track is cleared to resume racing, drivers will be instructed as follows (by spotters in Late Models and Sportsman, by scanner/Raceceiver in Figure 8, Street Stock, 4 Cylinders):
1. When instructed by Tower/Spotter Stand/Flagstand Official, the first car a lap down will be given the “lucky dog” and will be instructed to progress forward at a safe speed until they have come around to the tail of the field, thereby getting their lap back. Lapped cars will then be instructed to pull to the outside lane in the order they are running and drop to the back, single file behind the last lead-lap car.
2. When instructed by Tower/Spotter Stand/Flagstand Officials, after all lapped cars have lined up behind lead lap cars, the cars will then double up to prepare for the green flag restart. CARS 1st, 3rd, 5th and odd numbered restart positions will be in the inside lane, and 2nd, 4th, 6th and even numbered restart positions will be in the outside lane. LAP DOWN CARS will double up from the order they are in single file alternating inside/outside behind the lead lap cars.
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FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO SPEEDWAY WEATHER UPDATES FOR APRIL 28-29 EVENTS
We’re watching the weather, just like you. Based on the forecasts, and if they are correct, here’s what we can tell you as of 11 a.m. Friday morning, April 27.
FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY
We will make a decision no later than Noon Saturday, April 28 on the Season Opener.
TOLEDO SPEEDWAY
For Saturday’s schedule, the plan remains in place. Regardless of the weather, we will park rigs, sell pit passes, tires and fuel and do tech inspection (both groups).
IF we do not get on the track Saturday for practice, we will refund you $10 from your pit pass fee.
Again, IF we do not get on the track, we will add a small amount of time to each practice session. Start times for Sunday will remain the same: Pits: 9 a.m.Practice:11 a.m.
Keep up to date on things at www.flatrockspeedway.com or www.toledospeedway.com., or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/toledoflatrock or follow us on Twitter @toledospeedway or @flatrockspeed. Sunday’s forecast is promising! Sunny skies, mid 50’s……
...Toledo/Flat Rock Time Schedule
| TOLEDO SPEEDWAY--THURSDAY, MAY 3 | |||||||||||
| PLACER'S CAR CLUB CLASSIC CAR SHOWS BEGIN! | |||||||||||
| 6 P.M. TO 8 P.M. | |||||||||||
| 1ST, 2ND AND 3RD THURSDAYS OF EACH MONTH!!! | |||||||||||
| TOLEDO SPEEDWAY-FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2012 | |||||||||||
| Weekly Friday night racing begins!! | |||||||||||
| Friday, May 4 | |||||||||||
| 3:30 | Pits open | ||||||||||
| 5 p.m. | Practice begins and front gate opens | ||||||||||
| 6:15 | Time Trials | ||||||||||
| 7 p.m. | Driver's meeting | ||||||||||
| 7:30 p.m. | SP heats | ||||||||||
| 4 Cylinder, F8, SS heats (in that order) | |||||||||||
| SP feature--35 laps | |||||||||||
| 4 Cyl. Feature--20 laps | |||||||||||
| F8 feature--20 laps | |||||||||||
| SS feature--20 laps | |||||||||||
| Front gate: Adults-$12; children 6-12 are $3, under 6-FREE | |||||||||||
| *Must be minimum 14 years of age; both parents required to sign minor's release. | |||||||||||
| Pit passes; $20 member, $30 non-member. | |||||||||||
| All drivers must be ARCA members | |||||||||||
| **OPEN PRACTICE AT FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY THIS WEDNESDAY, MAY 2 | |||||||||||
| 5 P.M. TO 9 P.M.; PITS OPEN AT 4 P.M. | |||||||||||
| PIT PASSES ARE $15 EACH | |||||||||||
| FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY OPENING DAY--SATURDAY, MAY 5, 2012 | |||||||||||
| 2 p.m. | Pit area/registration opens/tech barn opens | ||||||||||
| 3:30 p.m. | Practice-LM, F8, SS and front gate opens | ||||||||||
| 5 p.m. | Time trials | ||||||||||
| 6:30 p.m. | Driver's meeting | ||||||||||
| 7 p.m. | Racing | ||||||||||
| ORDER OF EVENTS | |||||||||||
| SS A Main heats | |||||||||||
| LM heats | |||||||||||
| SS B Main heats | |||||||||||
| LM last-chance (if necessary) | |||||||||||
| F8 heats | |||||||||||
| LM feature--50 laps | |||||||||||
| SS A Main--25 laps | |||||||||||
| SS B Main--15 laps | |||||||||||
| F8 feature--20 laps | |||||||||||
| Front gate: $12 adults, 6-12 are $3, under 6-FREE | |||||||||||
| Age limit minimum of 14, minors must have release signed by both parents at the track | |||||||||||
| Pit passes: $20 ARCA member, $30 non-member. | |||||||||||
| All drivers must be ARCA members. | |||||||||||
| SUNDAY, MAY 6 AT FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY | |||||||||||
| FLAT ROCK HISTORICAL SOCIETY FLEA MARKET | |||||||||||
| 7 A.M. TO 4 P.M. | |||||||||||
| ADMISSION TO GROUNDS IS FREE! | |||||||||||
| FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CALL 734-782-5220 | |||||||||||
FLAT ROCK PRACTICE WEDNESDAY; 250 LAP ENDURO RACE RESCHEDULED TO JUNE 30
Flat Rock, Michigan—May 1, 2012: Flat Rock Speedway will host an open practice session Wednesday, May 2 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The pit area opens at 4 p.m.
Several dozen teams are expected to take part in the practice in anticipation of the 2012 Season Opener Saturday, May 5. I
In other news, the 250 lap Enduro race that was rained out last Saturday, April 28, has been rescheduled for Saturday, June 30. The ARCA Moran Chevrolet Late Models, DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stocks and the MCR Dwarf Cars will be in action on that date, with the Enduro 250 slated to wrap up of the night of racing. Racing will begin at 6:30 p.m. on this date only.
This Saturday’s opener will feature the Late Models, Street Stocks and the Parts Galore Figure 8’s. Race time is 7 p.m.
Sunday, May 6 the track will host the Flat Rock Historical Society Flea Market from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission to the grounds is free. For additional flea market information, please call 734-782-5220.
Log onto www.flatrockspeedway.com for further information. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/toledoflatrock or follow us on Twitter @flatrockspeed.
...Toledo Speedway, Burger King Offer Fans Discount Tickets For May 11 Event
(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 2, 2012) - Toledo Speedway and the Greater Toledo Burger King Restaurants have teamed up to offer fans a money-saving ticket offer for the Friday night, May 11 race card at the Glass City oval.
...MORE I-75 CONSTRUCTION!!!
North-bound I-75 from the Ohio line to LaPlaisance Road (exit 11) will go from 3 lanes down to 1 lane starting at 8 p.m. tonight, Friday, May 4 until Sunday, May 6 at 9 p.m.
Fans and race teams returning to Michigan from the Toledo Speedway races tonight or going to Flat Rock Speedway Saturday may want to take Telegraph Road north as an alternate route.
Expect road construction in just about any direction and location throughout the area all summer!
We'll try to keep you up to date as much as possible.
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TOLEDO SPEEDWAY WEATHER UPDATE
Toledo, Ohio: 2:10 p.m. Rain showers have moved into the Toledo area at 1:40 p.m. and it continues to rain at this time at Toledo Speedway.
A decision will be made at 3 p.m. regarding tonight's Friday night weekly racing season opener.
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Monster Trucks, Fireworks And More At “Level Pebble Spectacular” May 27
(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - May 16, 2012) - Flat Rock Speedway will host the very first “Level Pebble Spectacular”, featuring ARCA Truck racing, a 250 lap Enduro race, a Monster Truck exhibition and FIREWORKS at the conclusion of the Saturday, May 26 show.
...Remembering Shelly Young
(WESTLAND, Mich. - May 17, 2012) - Shelly Young, age 51, the wife of ARCA official wrecker driver Louie Young and mother of ARCA Flat Rock Speedway official Douglas Young, passed away Tuesday, May 15, after an illness.
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Grogan's Towne 50 Opens 2012 for ARCA Trucks
Interactive Displays Opening to Fan Fest Guests
(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 18, 2012) - ARCA Fan Fest will be back this weekend at Toledo Speedway, giving race fans of all ages the chance to enjoy numerous fun activities and interactive displays surrounding Saturday's Grogan's Towne 50 and Sunday's Menards 200 presented by Federated Car Care.
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CJ Solar Band Performing Live at Toledo Speedway
(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 18, 2012) - Race fans love to go "Fast," and that's just what they can do tonight at the Toledo Speedway Bar and Grille as the track's only ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards weekend of 2012 begins.
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Double Duty for Coulter: Driver Enters Menards 200
(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 14, 2012) - Sunday's Menards 200 presented by Federated Car Care at Toledo Speedway will feature one of NASCAR's top rising young drivers in a special ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards appearance.
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Ohio Drivers to Bookend Menards Pole Qualifying; Live Coverage at ARCARacing.com at 3:30 ET
(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 19, 2012) - Ohio drivers Chad Hackenbracht and Jared Marks will bookend the order for Menards Pole Qualifying presented by Ansell this afternoon in their home state.
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Bowman Tops Hackenbracht in Second Practice
(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 19, 2012) - Alex Bowman stole the top position in the final minute of the second practice for the Menards 200 presented by Federated Car Care, further establishing himself as an early favorite for Sunday at Toledo Speedway.
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Bowman Fastest in First Menards 200 Practice
(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 19, 2012) - Alex Bowman showed his power at each of the two short tracks early in the 2012 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards season, and today, he appears to be a major contender on a small oval yet again.
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38 Teams Preparing at Toledo for Menards 200
(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 19, 2012) - With the Menards 200 presented by Federated Car Care just one day away, 38 cars will shoot for 35 starting spots over two practices and Menards Pole Qualifying presented by Ansell this afternoon at Toledo Speedway.
...Danny Jackson Wins ARCA Truck Series Opener
(TOLEDO, Ohio - May 21, 2012) - Danny Jackson led 42 of 50 laps, including the final 18, to win Saturday's Grogan's Towne 50 at Toledo Speedway, the first race of the 2012 ARCA Truck Series season.
...Flat Rock Speedway Update
Luberda grabs ARCA Allegiant Gold Cup win at Spartan
Mason, Michigan—May 27, 2012: Spartan Speedway’s “Slugfest” Series, a grouping of Sunday night races, was the proper description for the ARCA Allegiant Gold Cup Late Model Series first visit to the track. Mike Luberda claimed the Spartan 100 win and a $2000 payday for his efforts as he topped the 23 car field for the victory.
The first 16 laps ran without a hitch as Brent Jack jumped into the lead at the green flag. And then, the proverbial wheel fell off the race. Over a dozen yellow flags for incidents marred the event, but no one could debate the hard racing going on for position throughout the field. Spartan’s tricky turn 4 was the location of a majority of the accidents, and that, coupled with the double-file restarts, kept the caution flag from being put away and resulting in 10 lead changes.
...Toledo/Flat Rock Time Schedules
| TOLEDO SPEEDWAY-FRIDAY, JUNE 1, 2012 | |||||||||||
| Marco's Pizza/Parts Galore Autograph Night and.. Meet SCOOBY DOO! | |||||||||||
| ACME Dismantling Sportsman, Parts Galore Figure 8's, R & M Recycling Street Stocks, 4 Cyl | |||||||||||
| 3:30 | Pits open | ||||||||||
| 5 p.m. | Practice | ||||||||||
| 6:15 | Time trials | ||||||||||
| 7 p.m. | On-track autograph session | ||||||||||
| 7:30 p.m. | Racing | ||||||||||
| ORDER OF EVENTS | |||||||||||
| 4 Cyl. Heat | |||||||||||
| SP heats | |||||||||||
| F8 heats | |||||||||||
| SS heats | |||||||||||
| 4 Cyl. Feature-20 laps | |||||||||||
| SP feature--35 laps | |||||||||||
| F8 feature--20 laps | |||||||||||
| SS feature--20 laps | |||||||||||
| Front gate: Adults-$12, children 6-12 are $3, under 6-FREE | |||||||||||
| Pit area: *Must be minimum 14 years of age; both parents required to sign minor's release. | |||||||||||
| Pit passes: $20 ARCA member, $30 non-member | |||||||||||
| FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY--SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 2012 | |||||||||||
| Corrigan Race Fuels Night and…Meet SCOOBY DOO! (also Racing Fan Club Night) | |||||||||||
| Moran Chevrolet Late Models, Parts Galore Figure 8's, DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stocks | |||||||||||
| 3 p.m. | Pits open | ||||||||||
| 4 p.m. | Practice | NOTE: NEW OPEN, PRACTICE, TIME TRIAL START TIMES | |||||||||
| 5:30 | Time trials | ||||||||||
| 7 p.m. | Racing | ||||||||||
| ORDER OF EVENTS | |||||||||||
| SS heats | |||||||||||
| LM heats | |||||||||||
| F8 heats | |||||||||||
| LM feature--50 laps | |||||||||||
| SS feature--25 laps | |||||||||||
| SS B feature--15 laps (if necessary) | |||||||||||
| Figure 8 feature--20 laps | |||||||||||
| Front gate: $12 adults, 6-12 are $3, under 6-FREE | |||||||||||
| Pits: Age limit minimum of 14, minors must have release signed by both parents at the track | |||||||||||
| Pit passes: $20 ARCA member, $30 non-member. | |||||||||||
All-Around All-Star Photo Shoot Takes Place at Toledo Speedway
The Buckeye Cable Sports Network (BCSN) recently did a photo shoot at Toledo Speedway for the “All-Around All-Star” photograph, featuring the top athletes from Toledo area schools.
A total of 8 Toledo Speedway events will be taped and shown as part of BCSN’s Sunday Night at the Races program, which airs at 9 p.m. The local cable access system is also televising 2 events from Flat Rock Speedway in 2012.
...Toledo’s Autograph Night Re-Set For June 22
(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 4, 2012) - With the Friday, June 1 cancellation of Toledo Speedway’s show, track officials have rescheduled the Autograph Night promotion to Friday, June 22.
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Strickland, Whisman, Moore, Bennett Win At Flat Rock
(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - June 2, 2012) - With rain threatening to the north of the track, Flat Rock Speedway was still able to complete the Corrigan Race Fuels-sponsored night of racing. Saturday’s feature winners were Dennis Strickland, Dennis Whisman, Tim Moore and Rick Bennett. Scooby Doo was on hand to meet fans of all ages
...Drivers, Fans Gear For Toledo’s All American Coach “Fastest Short Track Show In World”
(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 12, 2012) - It’s time! Fans, drivers, crews and track management are anticipating Friday night’s All American Coach “Fastest Short Track Show in the World,” starring the Town Money Saver MSA Winged Super Modifieds and the winged Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper Super Sprints (AVBBSS).
...Toledo/Flat Rock Speedway Time Schedule
| TOLEDO SPEEDWAY--THURSDAY, JULY 5 | ||||||||
| PLACER'S CAR CLUB CLASSIC CAR SHOW with Jerry Connelly | ||||||||
| 6 P.M. TO 8 P.M. | ||||||||
| 1ST, 2ND AND 3RD THURSDAYS OF EACH MONTH!!! | ||||||||
| TOLEDO SPEEDWAY-FRIDAY, JULY 6 | ||||||||
| ARCA Allegiant Late Model Gold Cup Series - 100 Laps | ||||||||
| Plus 50 Lap Road Course Race | ||||||||
| 2:30 p.m. | Pits open | |||||||
| 4:30 p.m. | Practice begins and front gate opens | |||||||
| 6:15 | Time Trials | |||||||
| 6:45 p.m. | Road Course Practice | |||||||
| 7:15 p.m. | On-Track Autograph Session | |||||||
| 7:30 p.m. | LM Last Chance (if needed) | |||||||
| Driver Introductions | ||||||||
| LM Feature - 100 Laps | ||||||||
| Road Course Feature - 50 Laps | ||||||||
| Front gate: Adults-$20; children 6-12 are $3, under 6-FREE | ||||||||
| Pit area: *Must be minimum 14 years of age; both parents required to sign minor's release. | ||||||||
| Pit passes; $20 member, $30 non-member Drivers must be ARCA members. | ||||||||
| ** ALL Late Model drivers and crew members: $30 each. | ||||||||
| FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY--SATURDAY, JULY 7 | ||||||||
| Budweiser Level Pebble Kaboooom Night | ||||||||
| Late Models, Street Stocks, Figure 8's Plus FIREWORKS!!! | ||||||||
| 3 p.m | Pits open | |||||||
| 4 p.m. | Practice begins and front gate opens | |||||||
| 5:30 p.m. | Time Trials | |||||||
| 7 p.m. | Racing | |||||||
| ORDER OF EVENTS | ||||||||
| SS heats--all | ||||||||
| LM Heats | ||||||||
| Figure 8 heats | ||||||||
| LM feature--50 laps | ||||||||
| SS A Main--25 laps | ||||||||
| SS B Main--15 laps | ||||||||
| Figure 8 Feature - 20 Laps | ||||||||
| Front gate: $12 adults, 6-12 are $3, under 6-FREE | ||||||||
| Pit area: Age limit minimum of 14, minors must have release signed by both parents at the track | ||||||||
| Pit passes: $20 ARCA member, $30 non-member. Drivers must be ARCA members. | ||||||||
Special Race Lap Sponsorship Still Available (as of 7-2-12)
Sponsor a lap for one or all 3 of our upcoming special races at Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways! Lap money is just $5 per lap! Your name will go on the program insert sheet, it wil appear on the track webpages and there will be public address announcements regarding your support of our race teams!
Call Flat Rock at 734-782-2480 or Toledo at 419-727-1100 today!
VELVET ICE CREAM/LAKESHORE UTILITY 50--JULY 13, 2012
TOLEDO SPEEDWAY--ARCA ACME DISMANTLING SPORTSMAN
LAP MONEY SPONSORSHIP--$5 PER LAP
ARCA DTS DRIVE TRAIN SPECIALISTS STREET STOCK 100
FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY—JULY 14, 2012
LAP MONEY SPONSORSHIP-$5 PER LAP
5 laps: T & H AUTO SERVICE-9874 Niver Avenue, Allen Park
2 laps: WBVS Photos
5 laps: Glass Unlimited, 1335 S. Wayne Road, Westland, MI
MORAN CHEVROLET STAN YEE MEMORIAL 150
FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY---JULY 28, 2012
LAP MONEY SPONSORSHIP--$5 PER LAP
Laps 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100: Lee Motorsports, Action Drywall, Applied Roofing, Arrow Uniform Rental, D & E Landscaping, Powertran Transformers, Whitney’s Collision, Z-Contractors.
2 laps: Dave DeHem
10 laps: Miracle Spray-Super Health Store (Jerry Pensler)
4 laps: Brian Phillips and Ralph Young
2 laps: WBVS Photos
Lap 75: $25 bonus, Michigan Auto Racing Fan Club
5 laps: Glass Unlimited, 1335 S. Wayne Road, Westland, MI
...Placers Car Club Show Cancelled For Tonight
The Thursday night Placer's Car Club Classic Car Cruise-In car show at Toledo Speedway has been cancelled due to the extreme heat.
The next car show is Thursday, July 12. Jerry Connelly is now scheduled to perform Thursday, August 2nd. Show time is 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Admission is free. ...Updated Entry List For The ARCA Allegiant Late Model Gold Cup Series
| ARCA ALLEGIANT GLASS CITY GOLD CUP SERIES | ||
| TOLEDO 100--JULY 6, 2012 | ||
| OFFICIAL PRE-ENTRY LIST--AS OF 7-5-12 | ||
| Car No. | Driver/Hometown | Sponsor |
| O | Chad Guinn/Monroe, MI | PB Fabrication |
| 1 | Craig Everage/Angola, IN | Everageauto.com |
| 8 | Dakota Carlson/Cedar Springs, M | LeClair Fuels |
| 9 | Mike Root/Grand Rapids, MI | Universal Graphics Service/Renegade Race Fuel/I.D. Engineer/Mikeroot.com |
| 11 | Howard Kelley Jr./Toledo, OH | Walt's Auto World |
| 16 | Claude Plante Jr./Chesterfield, MI | DTS Drive Train Specialists/RJS Safety Equipment/Van's Tire |
| 16 | JR Roahrig/Plymouth, IN | Bob Blount Motorsports |
| 21 | Steve Cronenwett Jr./Canton, MI | Giles Auto Body/Haul-ItTrailers.com |
| 40 | Nick Grodi/Oak Harbor, OH | Offshore Perfor. Ctr/TDC Co/Warpaint Graphics/Dick Crown/Interst. Batteries |
| 40 | Mike Luberda/AuGres, MI | Performance Engineering Race Engines |
| 41 | Brent Jack/Auburn, IN | Port City Racecars/Krieger Racing Engines/Hartman Auto Body |
| 44 | Paul Pelletier/Trenton, MI | Duane's Roadrunner/ABC Plumb/Exotic Automation/Dusty's Collision |
| Fraza Forklifts/Senneker Performance | ||
| 51 | Chris Benson/Newport, MI | Benson Motorsports |
| 53 | Joe Hawes/Brownstown, MI | Joe Hawes Racing Dodge |
| 54 | Steve Hawes/Brownstown, MI | Joe Hawes Racing Dodge |
| 71 | Harold Fair Jr./Milan, MI | Royal Truck and Trailer Sales |
| 86 | Ron Allen/Lincoln Park, MI | Gonyea Auto Supply/Dillon Race Cars/Fastime Racing Engines/Parts |
| 90 | Dennis Strickland/Carleton, MI | Trenton Forging/Strategy One/Mich WiFi.com/Complete Battery Source |
| 116 | Jack Varney Jr./Mt. Morris, MI | Great Lakes Helicopter/Port City Racecars/Vohs Contractors/RJS Safety |
| Equipment/Collins Heavyhaul/Krieger Engines/Boulevard Communications | ||
| 550 | Terry Bogusz/Shelby Twp, MI | Nicholas Gantner Foundation/The 550Fund.org/RJS Safety |
PELLETIER-JIOVANI-LOVING-FIREWORKS AT FLAT ROCK
(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - July 7, 2012) - Mother Nature finally released her grasp on the Southeastern Michigan area just prior to race time at Flat Rock Speedway Saturday night. The fans arrived late as a steady, cool breeze arrived to provide a nice evening for the annual Budweiser Level Pebble “KABOOOOM” Night. Paul Pelletier, Frank Jiovani and Robbie Loving captured feature wins, with the night ending with the fabulous Flat Rock Speedway fireworks display.
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