(FLAT ROCK, MI - February 3, 2014) - Flat Rock Speedway’s ARCA Street Stock division, one of the most competitive weekly racing classes in the area, has backing again from Warren, MI business DTS Drive Train Specialists.  The company returns for their 4th season of sponsorship of the division, a staple of weekly racing at Flat Rock since 1977.

(FLAT ROCK, MI - February 4, 2014) - Corrigan Race Fuels, the provider of Sunoco Race fuel for Flat Rock Speedway’s race teams, has agreed to renew their sponsorship program at the ¼ mile paved oval for the 2014 season.  As part of Corrigan’s program, the Brighton, MI-based business will sponsor the ARCA Street Stock 100 lap main event for the second consecutive year.

This is our 4th bulletin of the off-season.  We’ll do one each month through March of 2014.  The schedules are posted on the web pages.  The winter office for both tracks is at Toledo; 419-727-1100.  The bulletins will be posted on the website and sent to our email list; if you are not on the email list, call us at 419-727-1100 or email cwagner@arcaracing.com and we will add your name!   

ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES will be the new title sponsor of the ARCA Sportsman division in 2014.  Aramark also serves as our track official uniform supplier.  Our thanks to Gregg Oberle and his staff for their support.

FACEBOOK AND TWITTER:  Like the Facebook page and follow us on Twitter.  We will be using both extensively for up to the minute information (like weather issues) and more in 2014!  www.facebook.com/toledoflatrock; Twitter @flatrockspeed and @toledospeedway.

THE ANNUAL RACER’S REUNION and MICHIGAN AUTO RACING FAN CLUB MEETING is Saturday, March 15 at Speedway Bar and Grille.  It will be followed by the March meeting for the Michigan Auto Racing Fan Club.  New times!  Reunion is 2-6:30 p.m., MARFC meeting starts at 6:30 p.m.

(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.   

(March 4, 2014) - Officials from the ARCA Midwest Tour Presented by SCAG Power Equipment and the ARCA/CRA Super Series Powered by JEGS have released their entry forms for the first combination race of the 2014 season between the two series, which will take place on April 12^th at Toledo Speedway, located in Toledo, Ohio. Last year’s 7-UP 150 was the first ever combination race between the two series and was immediately labeled a huge success.

Kelley Anne Marie Lindahl, the daughter of Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway announcer Gary Lindahl, passed away Monday, January 27.  A resident of Jackson, MI, Kelley was 39.

In addition to her father, Gary, Kelley is survived by her mother Cheryl Collins Pickett and Timothy B Pickett, brothers Christopher (Stacy) Lindahl and Timothy (Amanda) Pickett, sisters Jennie (David) Belden and Angie Pickett; grandparents Frances Pickett and Eugene and Stella Lindahl, eight aunts and uncles and nine nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends at the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 711 N. Francis Street in Jackson on Thursday, January 30, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.   The Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 1 with Father Robert Pienta officiating.  Cremation will follow.  A private burial of ashes will take place at Hillcrest Memorial Park.

Contributions in Kelley’s memory to the organization of the donor’s choice are welcome.

The entry form for the 2014 4-race Enduro Series at Flat Rock Speedway has been posted.   The rules/entry blank is posted under forms here on the webpage.

The first 250 lap Enduro is set for Saturday, May 17.  The track will host Scout Night for that date, with all Scouts in uniform admitted FREE.  The MCR Dwarf Cars will pay a visit to "The Rock" as part of the race card, and for the first time, the VROA Modifieds will compete at the speedway.

Keith Matthews, age 56, passed away suddenly Tuesday, March 11.  Keith served on the Romulus and Newport Fire Departments for over 20 years. 

Surviving Keith is his son, Tyler.  Tyler resides with his mother, Amy and Tim Moore, Flat Rock Speedway Street Stock driver.  Tyler has been attending the races at Flat Rock for 13 years.

Keith enjoyed hunting and fishing with Tyler.  Visitation will be held Saturday, March 15 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Girrbach-Krasun Funeral Home, 15748 Fort Street, Southgate, MI.  Services will also be held Saturday at 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Tyler and his family.

This is our LAST bulletin of the off-season.  The schedules are posted on the web pages.  Flat Rock track office will open April 8, weather permitting!  Toledo office is open all season.  The new pocket schedules are here!   We’ll get them around in the next few weeks….if you need a bunch before you see us, just give us a call!

TIRES:  No increase in tire prices for 2014 season.  Tires and fuel will be available Monday, April 14 at both tracks.  The tire seminar was very informative….sorry if you missed it.