METDPENNINGEN CLOSES FLAT ROCK SEASON WITH WIN AND ENDURO TITLE

METDPENNINGEN CLOSES FLAT ROCK SEASON WITH WIN AND ENDURO TITLE

(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - October 8, 2011) - Jeff Metdpenningen staged another classic battle with Jeff Maran for much of the event and zipped to victory in the 300 lap Enduro Championship race Saturday night at Flat Rock Speedway.  Jeff’s win was worth $1100 and also secured his first Enduro Series title at “The Rock”.

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USAC Midget Entry List

*BOTH THE SILVER CROWN AND MIDGETS LISTS ARE ROSTERS ONLY. THEY ARE NOT ACTUALLY ENTRY LIST 

 

CAR # _DRIVER/HOMETOWN                          ENTRANT/SPONSOR/CHASSIS/ENGINE

 

4          KYLE O’GARA/Beech Grove, IN                 East Enterprises-Sarah Fisher Racing/Service Central/Beast/Gaerte

4w        JASON WOLFE/Mount Vernon, OH                  Richard Wolfe/Richard Wolfe Trucking/Beast/Mopar

5          ZACH DAUM/Pocahontas, IL                            Dan Daum/Daum Insurance/Beast/Fontana

5A        AARON ANDRUSKEVITCH/Riverton, IL       Larry Domark/Domark Racing/Spike/Esslinger Ford

06         MARIO CLOUSER/Auburn, IL                           MCM Motorsports/Illinois Corn Marketing Board – Clouser Auto/Beast/Stanton Mopar

7        TATE MARTZ/Rushville, IN                           Steele-Alexander-Martz Racing/Steele Racing/Beast/Esslinger

7A      DALTON ARMSTRONG/New Castle, IN   C & A Motorsports/Ferrell Gas – Syngenta Seed/Beast/Toyota

7c         CALEB ARMSTRONG/New Castle, IN         C & A Motorsports/Ferrell Gas – Syngenta Seed/Beast/Toyota

9        DILLON WELCH/Carmel, IN                          Nine Racing/Nine Racing/Beast/Esslinger Ford

9x         ADAM WILSDON/Howell, MI                             Mark WIlsdon/Commercial Building Maintenance/Beast/Esslinger Ford

10      JACOB WILSON/Crawfordsville, IN             Don Moore/Don Moore Music Publications/Beast/Mopar

10x       MIKE WALLACE/Chicago, IL                            MWR Technology/Heroes West Sports Grill/Lightning/Esslinger Ford

11Y      TRAVIS YOUNG/Franklin, IN                           Travis Young/Three Wide Life – BG Products/Beast/Esslinger Ford

16         MORGAN NELSON/Mooresville, IN                 Team Nelson Racing/True Fuel – Pluntz Lawn Care/Beast/Esslinger Ford

20D      DAVID BYRNE/Shullsburg, WI                         Byrne Racing/Truck Country - Bytec Resource Management/Beast/Esslinger Ford

21F     TOM FEDORCZYK/Warren, MI                    Tom Fedorczyk/Joe’s Woodshop/Hawk/Ford

28      TYLER COTTONGIM/Avon, IN                   Eric Cottongim/Pit Stop Bar-B-Q & Grill/Beast/Mopar

31         DEREK BISCHAK/Angola, IN                          Bischak Racing/Snap-On Tools – Angola Collision Racing/Spike/Gaerte Ford

33      KYLE HAMILTON/Danville, IN                     Spike Chassis/Hamilton Painting – Esslinger Engineering/Spike/Esslinger Ford

33w      PATRICK WILDA/Minooka, IL                          Wilda Brothers Racing/Lucas Oil/Lightning/Esslinger Ford

34         THOMAS HENNIGAN/Indianapolis, IN           Thomas Hennigan/Fatheadz – Frame Workls/Beast/Gaerte Chevy

36         JIM ANDERSON/Joliet, IL                                 Guess Racing/Packard Transport – Mr. B’s Bar & Grill/Beast/Mopar

39         JAKE BLACKHURST/Mapleton, IL                 Paul Blackhurst/Kitchen Cooked – Simpson/Beast/Mopar

52         ISAAC CHAPPLE/Wilkinson, IN                      Isaac Chapple Racing/CFH Enterprises – Life Lawn & Landscape/Beast

                                                                                                        /Esslinger Ford

55         TAYLOR FERNS/Shelby Township, MI           Jim Ferns/Stanton Mopar – Fatheadz Sunglasses/Beast/Stanton Mopar

59         BRYAN NUCKLES/Columbus, OH                  Jerry Nuckles/Columbus Motor Speedway/Beast/Ford

84         GRANT GALLOWAY/Lakeville, IN                   Todd Galloway/Dragon Racing Fuels – Todd Galloway Construction/Beast/Toyota

85         MARIO MARIETTA/Clinton, IN                        Marietta Motorsports/Double Star Firearms – First Financial Bank/Beast/Esslinger Ford

 

FOR PURPOSES OF COMPARISON:

 

USAC NATIONAL MIDGET TRACK RECORDS at Toledo Speedway

 

1 Lap*               7/3/09               Brad Sweet                                                14.983                      120.136

8 Laps              7/3/09               Darren Hagen                                            2:03.15                      116.931

10 Laps            7/8/06               Dave Steele                                              2:37.28                      114.446

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Schedule of events for the Federated Car Care 200 at Toledo Speedway

  Friday, October 14th                        
  8:00 AM   5:00 PM   ARCA Fan Fest Set Up                
  11:00 AM       Press Conference, Speedway Bar and Grille            
  5:00 PM   6:30 PM   Kimmel Menards Show Car Appearance K100 Remote (Alexis Road)        
  5:00 PM   7:00 PM   ARCA Racing Series Registration and Rig Parking            
  7:00 PM       Aaron's NASCAR Party Speedway Bar & Grille - Nationwide Series Race from Charlotte      
                     
 
     
 
     
  Saturday, October 15th                  
  7:00 AM       ARCA Racing Series Officials Meeting              
  7:00 AM       ARCA Racing Series Registration Opens and Remaining Haulers Enter        
  7:30 AM       ARCA Racing Series Garage Opens              
  8:00 AM       USAC Registration and Garage Opens              
  10:30 AM       ARCA Racing Series Driver & Spotter Meeting and Draw for Qualifying         
  11:00 AM       Spectator Gates Open and Championship Weekend Fan Fest Opens        
  11:00 AM   11:20 AM   USAC Midget Practice                
  11:25 AM   11:55 AM   USAC Silver Crown Practice                
  12:00 N   12:45 PM   ARCA Racing Series Practice                
  12:50 PM   1:05 PM   USAC Midget Practice                
  1:00 PM   3:00 PM   94.5 WXKR Remote - ARCA Fan Fest              
  1:10 PM   1:35 PM   USAC Silver Crown Practice                
  1:40 PM   2:25 PM   ARCA Racing Series Final Practice              
  2:30 PM   2:50 PM   USAC Midget Qualifying                
  2:55 PM   3:20 PM   USAC Silver Crown Qualifying                
  3:15 PM       ARCA Racing Series Pre-Qualifying Tech In-Line Time          
  3:30 PM       Midget Heats (8 laps)                
  4:00 PM       Menards Pole Qualifying Presented by Ansell (All Positions / 2 laps)        
          POST QUALIFYING IMPOUND PROCEDURE IN PLACE          
  4:45 PM       USAC Midget Feature (25 laps)                
  5:15 PM       USAC Silver Crown Feature (150 laps)              
  6:00 PM       ARCA Racing Series Registration and Garage Closes          
  7:00 PM       Aaron's NASCAR Party Speedway Bar & Grille - Sprint Cup Series Race from Charlotte      
                   
 
     
 
     
  Sunday, October 16th                
  9:30 AM       ARCA Racing Series Officials Meeting              
  10:00 AM       Ticket Sales and Spectator Gates Open/Fan Fest Opens          
  10:00 AM       ARCA Racing Series Garage and Registration Opens          
  10:15 AM       Chapel Service                  
  10:45 AM       ARCA Racing Series Driver, Crew Chief and Spotter Meeting        
  11:00 AM   1:00 PM   K-100 Radio Remote ARCA Fan Fest              
  11:45 AM       All Cars Gridded On Frontstretch              
  11:55 AM       Bedford High School Marching Band Enters
 
         
  12:00 N   1:00 PM   ARCA Racing Series Autograph Session              
  1:10 PM       Presentation of Past ARCA Champions - On Track            
  1:30 PM       Pre-Race Ceremonies Begin                
  1:35 PM       Driver Introductions                  
  1:50 PM       Presentation of Colors                 
  1:51 PM       Invocation                    
  1:52 PM       Canadian Anthem                  
  1:55 PM       US National Anthem                   
  2:01 PM       Command to Start Engines                
  2:08 PM       Start of the Federated Car Care 200 (200 laps / 100 miles)          
                               
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FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO TEAMS HONORED AT ANNUAL AWARDS CEREMONY

FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO TEAMS HONORED AT ANNUAL AWARDS CEREMONY

SOUTHGATE, MI—November 18, 2011:   Race teams, officials, family and friends met Friday evening for the annual Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways banquet, held at the elegant Crystal Gardens Banquet Center in Southgate, MI.  Each  track champion received their championship jackets as ARCA President Ron Drager led the toast to the champions.

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FLAT ROCK, TOLEDO HOLIDAY GIFTS A PERFECT FIT FOR THE RACE FAN IN YOUR LIFE!

Toledo, Ohio—November 28, 2011:  Turkey Day is here and gone, Black Friday is over and now it’s time for the annual Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway Holiday gift offerings for that special race fan in your life! 

Choose from season tickets, the $25 gift card, DVD’s of any of the 2011 racing events, the 50th Anniversary hard cover book (now a collector’s item), an ARCA hat or the sharp Flat Rock/Toledo combination leather/wool jacket! 

Simply log onto www.flatrockspeedway.com or www.toledospeedway.com and click on the forms button to download the order form.   Cash, checks and most major credit cards are accepted.  For phone orders, please call the ARCA office at 734-847-6726, extension 0, or contact the Toledo track office at 419-727-1100.  Online sales are not available at this time. 

Place your order by December 15 and get a free travel mug.  Please allow 7-10 days for shipping (jacket orders will take longer to process and fill). 

From all of us at the tracks, best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!  

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SPARTAN SPEEDWAY-ARCA ALLEGIANT LM'S-MAY 27, 2012

May 8, 2012 

To:  ARCA Late Model Teams 

Re:  Spartan Speedway schedule-ARCA Allegiant Gold Cup event Date:

Sunday, May 27, 2012 

Pits:  Noon

Practice:  2:30

Time trials:  4:30

Racing:  6 p.m.

 All pit passes are $30 each.

 *No engines may be started until 1 p.m.

*Pad parking assignments will be handled by Spartan staff 

Tires must be purchased from ARCA and be in ARCA scanner system.  You may purchase tires in advance at the ARCA office or at Flat Rock Speedway.  Left sides:  Hoosier 3035; Right sides:  Hoosier 3045.   We will have tires at Spartan also for purchase. 

A reminder, all drivers must be ARCA members.  Contact Scott at 419-727-1100 if you have questions on this matter. 

ARCA Late Model rules prevail, which includes Alliance body measurements.  Questions—call. 

Head/neck restraint system is also mandatory.

 *It is very important that you send in your paid entry for this event and any of the Gold Cup events you are running.  We need to help Spartan, Flat Rock and Toledo promote these races with your names, and, for parking issues. 

 An entry blank may be downloaded from the website; It is located under forms, for those of you who have not entered.  Get your entries in as soon as possible!!!!!      

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Trackside Tidbits, by Debi Domby

Clyde McKee won his second Street Stock A division feature of the year. It is the first time in a 20-year plus career that he has won two A mains in a single season. It was his eighth career A division feature win. “I apologize, a couple weeks ago I forgot to thank everyone that helps me. And my mom and sister, I love you both. When you start on the pole you’re a little lucky, but I’ll take it,” said the driver of the S&P Guns and Ammo,Faline Trailer Repair, Trailer Connection Sales and Leasing, Leppen Chiropratic, Mac's Towing and Madco Truck Plaza #4.

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JOY FAIR MEMORIAL LAP MONEY SPONSORS

JOY FAIR MEMORIAL LAP MONEY SPONSORS

Flat Rock, Michigan—June 11, 2012:  As Flat Rock Speedway prepares for the Saturday, June 23 Diamond Racing Products Joy Fair Memorial 100, lap money is being taken at $5 per lap.  The leader of each lap in the 100 lap main event for the ARCA Allegiant Gold Cup Late Model Series will receive the bonus awards posted; As of June 11, the sponsors are:

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JOY FAIR DECALS TO BE AVAILABLE AT FLAT ROCK; PROCEEDS TO DIABETES ASSOCIATION

JOY FAIR DECALS TO BE AVAILABLE AT FLAT ROCK; PROCEEDS TO DIABETES ASSOCIATION

(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - June 20, 2012) - As a tribute to the memory of Joy Fair, a special memorial decal will be available at Flat Rock Speedway Saturday for the Diamond Racing Products Joy Fair Memorial 100 at Flat Rock Speedway.  Fair’s long-time friend, Rand Thompson, is conducting the sale of the decals.  To date, $1000 has been donated to the American Diabetes Association in memory of Joy.

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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

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Toledo/Flat Rock Time Schedules

                 
TOLEDO SPEEDWAY--THURSDAY, JULY 12      
PLACER'S CAR CLUB CLASSIC CAR SHOW      
6 P.M. TO 8 P.M.              
1ST, 2ND AND 3RD THURSDAYS OF EACH MONTH!!!    
                 
TOLEDO SPEEDWAY-FRIDAY, JULY 13      
Lakeshore Utility Trailer/Velvet Ice Cream Christmas in July    
Prize Give Away with Santa Claus          
Sportsman- 50 Laps, Street Stocks, Figure 8's, Gr Lakes Mini Cup Cars
3:30 p.m. Pits open              
5:00 p.m. Practice begins and front gate opens        
6:15 Time Trials            
7:30 p.m. Mini Cup Heats            
  Sportmans Heats            
  Street Stock Heats            
  Figure 8 Heats            
  Mini Cup Feature - 20 Laps          
  Sportsman Feature - 50 Laps          
  Street Stock Feature - 25 Laps          
  Figure 8 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 member, $30 non-member           
                 
FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY--SATURDAY, JULY 14    
Street Stock 100 & Christmas in July      
Prize Give-Away with Santa Claus        
Street Stocks - 100 Laps, Figure 8's        
                 
3:30 p.m. Pits open              
4:30 p.m. Practice begins and front gate opens        
5:45 p.m. Time Trials            
7 p.m. Racing              
ORDER OF EVENTS              
SS heats--all              
Figure 8 Heats              
Street Stock A Main Feature - 100 Laps          
Street Stock B Main Feature - 30 Laps          
Figure 8 Feature - 20 Laps            
                 
Front gate:  $15 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.  
                 
                 
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SANTA CLAUS DELIVERS AT TOLEDO SPEEDWAY

SANTA CLAUS DELIVERS AT TOLEDO SPEEDWAY

(TOLEDO, Ohio - July 13, 2012) - As promised, Santa Claus made good on the delivery of over 60 prizes that were handed out in the annual Christmas In July promotion Friday evening at Toledo Speedway.  The Jolly Old Elf was at the track to greet fans young and old.  Velvet Ice Cream and Lakeshore Utility Trailer Sales served as sponsors of the night of racing at the Glass City track.

 

Jim Froling, Cory McCaughey, Scott Apperson and Kyle Trinklein took the feature wins and received their trophies in the Sun Drop Winner’s Circle from Gene Little of Lakeshore Utility Trailer Sales.

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MATT RINGGER CAPTURES FIRST WIN IN FLAT ROCK ENDURO 250

MATT RINGGER CAPTURES FIRST WIN IN FLAT ROCK ENDURO 250

(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - July 21, 2012) - For the first time in a month, the temperature at race time at
Flat Rock Speedway was below 90 degrees.  And, for the first time in his career, Matt Ringger entered the record books by scoring the big win and a $1000 payday, grabbing the checkered flag in the 250 lap Enduro Saturday night. The team of Rayce Metdepenningen and his brother, Kyle, took the Figure 8 Train race while their uncle, Chris Metdepenningen was the victor in the ARCA 4 Cylinder main event.  A good crowd turned out for a great night of racing at “The Rock”.

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MSA SUPER MODIFIEDS RETURN TO FLAT ROCK FOR FIRST TIME IN 30-PLUS YEARS AUG. 11

MSA SUPER MODIFIEDS RETURN TO FLAT ROCK FOR FIRST TIME IN 30-PLUS YEARS AUG. 11

(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - August 1, 2012) - Southeastern Michigan race fans are in for a great treat Saturday night, August 11 at Flat Rock Speedway.  The fast, 2-groove ¼ mile paved oval will host the Midwest Super Modifieds (MSA) for the first time in over 30 years for Heritage Newspapers Night.  The low-slung, fire-breathing, open-wheel creations will return to “The Rock” after losing the 2011 event due to rain.

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ARCA ALLEGIANT GOLD CUP, MAIN EVENT SERIES JOIN FORCES FOR MILLER LITE 100 AUG. 17 AT TOLEDO

ARCA ALLEGIANT GOLD CUP, MAIN EVENT SERIES JOIN FORCES FOR MILLER LITE 100 AUG. 17 AT TOLEDO

(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 1, 2012) - Two of the Midwest’s Outlaw Late Model Series, the ARCA Allegiant Gold Cup and the Main Event Racing Series, will join forces for the Miller Lite 100 Friday evening, August 17 at Toledo Speedway.

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DANNY BYRD NAMED GRAND MARSHAL FOR GREAT LAKES HELICOPTER GLASS CITY 200

DANNY BYRD NAMED GRAND MARSHAL FOR GREAT LAKES HELICOPTER GLASS CITY 200

(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - August 8, 2012) - 1972 race winner Danny Byrd has been named the Grand Marshal for the 24th running of the Great Lakes Helicopter Glass City 200, set for Saturday, September 29 at Toledo Speedway.

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FLAT ROCK SPEEDWAY WEATHER UPDATE-11:50 A.M. THE SHOW IS ON!

Flat Rock Speedway, 11:50 a.m. Saturday, August 18, 2012: The track is dry and we are preparing for tonight's show, featuring the return of the MSA Super Modifieds for the first time in over 30 years.  The Flat Rock Street Stocks, Figure 8's and 4 Cylinders are also in action tonight.

There still is a chance of a shower, but hopefully it won't interfere with our plans. 

Our best advise is to check the website for any further updates or call the track at 734-782-2480 before you hit the road. The quickly-changing weather conditions of this front keep everyone guessing. 

IF any change occurs in tonight's plans, we will post it immediately here on this webpage. 

Pits open at 2:30 for MSA, 3 p.m. for Flat Rock cars.  Practice at 4, time trials at 5:30, racing at 7 p.m.

Thank you!

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Trackside Tidbits by Debi Domby

Couple weeks of racing in this column.

The races held on August 4. The races got started about a half hour late when a rain storm Under heavy skies, we got all but a few laps of the Figure 8 feature in.

Paul Pelletier and Dennis Strickland again had a great side-by-side battle in the Super Late Model feature. Pelletier took home his fourth win of the season. “The race with Dennis was a good competitive race. We only touched one. I’m going to make this quick so we get more races in before the rain comes. I want to thank my sponsors, Fraza Forklifts, Dusty's Collision, Exotic Automation, First Impressions Cement, ABC Plumbing, Berringer Law, Duane's Roadrunner's and my family and crew and all the fans for sticking it out tonight.”

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TOP FEMALE DRIVERS TO RACE AT FLAT ROCK SEPT. 8 IN ARCA/CRA 7-UP 125

TOP FEMALE DRIVERS TO RACE AT FLAT ROCK SEPT. 8 IN ARCA/CRA 7-UP 125

(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - August 23, 2012) - Two of the top female stock car drivers in America are slated to compete at Flat Rock Speedway Saturday night, September 8 when the ARCA/CRA Super Series Late Models make their first-ever appearance at the ¼ mile paved oval for the 7-Up 125.

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2013 FLAT ROCK OPENER MOVED TO APRIL 27; 4 CYLINDER DIVISION NEWS

2013 FLAT ROCK OPENER MOVED TO APRIL 27; 4 CYLINDER DIVISION NEWS

Toledo, Ohio—November 27, 2012:  As work continues on the 2013 schedules for Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways, a change has been announced for Flat Rock’s Saturday night opener.  “The Rock” will now open its 60th consecutive season of stock car racing Saturday night, April 27.  The original date announced at the awards banquet was May 4.

The ARCA Moran Chevrolet Late Models, Figure 8’s and Street Stocks will each be in action for the April 27 lid-lifter.  The pre-season open practices are Saturday, April 20 and Wednesday, April 24.

One of the early-season specials includes the return of the MSA Super Modifieds to the track, with that date taking place May 25.  Saturday night racing will run each week through September 14.  The complete schedule should be ready for release prior to the New Year.

Toledo Speedway opens the 2013 racing season Saturday, April 20.  Details of this major event will be announced in the next 2 weeks. 

Friday night racing begins at the ½ mile paved oval May 3, featuring the ARCA Sportsman, Figure 8’s, 4 Cylinders and the X Car Class.  The pre-season practice is Sunday, April 28.

Early-season races at Toledo include the first ARCA Late Model Gold Cup race Friday, May 10 and the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards 200 race weekend Saturday and Sunday, May 18-19.  Toledo’s complete schedule will be announced in conjunction with the Flat Rock schedule.

ARCA 4 CYLINDER DIVISION NEWS

While the rules for the 4 Cylinder class remains the same as the 2012 package, several other changes have been made for 2013, with the goal of enhancing the division car count for next season.

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TOLEDO-BASED PB FAB TEAM MAKES SNOWBALL DERBY

Toledo, Ohio--December 1, 2012:  Bluffton, SC driver Brad Rogers, at the wheel of the Toledo, OH based PB Fabrication team, qualified 11th out of 60 cars and is in the field for Sunday's 45th Annual Snowball Derby at the Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, Florida.  The race is for template-bodied Late Model cars.

Rogers, who has competed in the last 3 Glass City 200's at Toledo behind the wheel of the PB Fab #0 outlaw Late Model, had a great qualifying run for the race during Friday evening's qualifying session.  Brad's relationship with the team began several years ago when crew chief Nick Bailey, a former Toledo Late Model driver, was working with several NASCAR teams while residing in North Carolina and became friends with Rogers.

Good luck Brad, car owner Pete Bailey, Nick and the entire PB Fab crew in Sunday's race!

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ARCA CRA/Midwest Tour "Border Wars" invade Toledo in season opener; 7-Up 150 coming April 20

ARCA CRA/Midwest Tour "Border Wars" invade Toledo in season opener; 7-Up 150 coming April 20

(TOLEDO, Ohio - March 23, 2013) - Never before in history has the ARCA CRA Super Series and the ARCA Midwest Tour competed together in the same race at the same track. That all changes in a big way in 2013 when both tours battle it out together and side-by-side at Toledo Speedway in April and again at Madison Int'l Speedway in August.

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FLAT ROCK READY FOR JET’S PIZZA SEASON OPENER; 60TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON

FLAT ROCK READY FOR JET’S PIZZA SEASON OPENER; 60TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON

(FLAT ROCK, Michigan - April 11, 2013) - Saturday, April 27 Flat Rock Speedway will open its gates to begin the 60th Anniversary season at the Telegraph Road speedplant.  The Jet’s Pizza Opening Day event will feature the ARCA Moran Chevrolet Late Models, Parts Galore Figure 8’s and the DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stocks for a full race card at the ¼ mile asphalt oval.

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ASA Toledo Weekend Postponed;Raindate to be Announced Monday

TOLEDO OH (4-12-08) - Cold temperatures, rain and blustery winds forced ASA officials to postpone the Glassbreaker weekend for the ASA North Late Models, USPRO Series and the USA Modifieds Saturday.

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Update Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150 Postponed Due to Weather.

Flat Rock, MI (6-21-2008)--  Due to heavy rain, the Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150 will be made up in its entirety next Saturday, June 28th. More information will be available later.  Please visit www.flatrockspeedway.com for more information. ...
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Flat Rock/Toledo Banquet Tickets Still Available

 

A total of fifty (50) banquet tickets remain for next Friday's Flat Rock/Toledo Speedway banquet.  The Friday, November 7 banquet will take place at Crystal Gardens in Southgate, MI. 

Tickets are $36 each.  Please contact Scott at 734-782-2480 as soon as possible.  The ticket includes dinner and an open bar.

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Flat Rock/Toledo Speedway February Bulletin

FLAT ROCK/TOLEDO SPEEDWAY BULLETIN (2-20-09)

This is the third of our winter bulletins. March issue will be posted around the 19th. The schedules are posted on the website. Flat Rock office will open in April. Toledo phone number is 419-727-1100. Please direct all calls to Toledo. Please share this bulletin with those who do not use the computer!

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Flat Rock Treats Moms and Fans to Action-Packed Night

Flat Rock, MI (5-9-09)-- Despite plunging temperatures, brisk winds and an early rain shower, Flat Rock Speedway completed its Ray Hunter Florist-sponsored Mother's Day Special event Saturday evening. A brief rain set in at 3 p.m., but track officials decided to march on with the program. The rain stayed to the north of the track and the fans that did brave the elements witnessed an exciting night of racing. Eric Lee, Jerry Lee, Randy DeMaggio and Jim Stocker captured feature wins. Each mom received free admission for the night and a carnation, courtesy of Ray Hunter Florist. ...
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Toledo's Fastest Short Track Show Entries Solid for Friday's Show

TOLEDO, OH: (6-9-09): The entry lists for this Friday's All American Coach/Qualite Sports Lighting "Fastest Short Track Show in the World", featuring the ISMA Super Modifieds and Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper Super Sprints (AVSS) at Toledo Speedway looks quite solid as race day approaches. CLICK HERE FOR ENTRY LIST AND SCHEDULE

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Get Well Soon Ed Knakiewicz

Ed Knakiewicz, an active ARCA Official since 1964 and a familiar face at Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways, was hospitalized Wednesday and diagnosed with a blood clot in his leg. Knakiewicz, who with his wife Cathy manages the Toledo Speedway Ticket Office, is resting comfortably. Messages of cheer can be sent to Ed Knakiewicz/PO Box 5217, Toledo, OH 43611. ...
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