Shirey Sails to Sprint Car Win at "The Rock"

Shirey Sails to Sprint Car Win at "The Rock"

Flat Rock, MI  (5-15-10)--  Allen Chevrolet-Cadillac Night at Flat Rock Speedway provided race fans with a great night of action.  Kevin Shirey took top honors in the Buckeye 305 Sprint Car event, while Chad Guinn and Rich Abel were victorious in the DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stock features.  Gary Cronenwett won his first-ever ARCA Figure 8 feature, and the duo of Dan Apperson and Dennis Whisman were the winners in the wild Figure 8 Train race.  John Allen and John Ogren from Allen Chevrolet greeted the winners in victory lane.

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Attention Flat Rock Race Teams......

A reminder that Autograph Night is this Saturday, May 22. Times are moved up ½ hour:

1:30 p.m.          Pits open
3 p.m.               Practice
4:30                  Time trials
6:15                  On-track autograph session
7 p.m.               Racing

The on-track Autograph Night promotion is a required participation event for all teams racing at Flat Rock Speedway Saturday night-in order to race, you will be required to be on the track for the autograph session (EIRI). In today's economic climate and entertainment market, it takes all of us to keep things going forward, so thanks in advance for your cooperation and participation. On behalf of the track, the fans and the sponsors, we appreciate your understanding how important this is.

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Flat Rock, Toledo Re-Schedule Promotions, Racer's Reunion, Buckeye 305 Sprint Cars....

Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway have rescheduled a variety of promotions and the Buckeye 305 Sprint Car race that was lost to rain May 21.  The dates are as follows:

TOLEDO SPEEDWAY 

Kid's Night:  reset for Friday, June 18.  All kids to age 14 are admitted FREE and receive FREE hot dog, chips and drink, courtesy of Dr. Pepper/Snapple Group, Bar S Foods, Sherwood Foods and Seyfert's Chips.

Buckeye 305 Sprint Cars:  reset for Friday, August 6.  They will join the ARCA Sportsman, Figure 8's and Factory Stocks for a big 4 division race card. 

Racer's Reunions:  reset for Friday, August 27 at Toledo AND Saturday, August 28 at Flat Rock Speedway.    ...
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Toledo and Flat Rock News for June 4 and 5

(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 1, 2010) - Toledo Speedway and Flat Rock Speedway have several announcements for racing events taking place this weekend.

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Toledo Speedway - Friday, June 4, 2010

Wendy's Family Night and Autograph Night

A reminder to the Sportsman, Figure 8, Factory Stock, and 4 Cylinders regarding Autograph Night this Friday: Qualifying will start at 6:15 SHARP. All other times remain the same.

Pits: 3:30 p.m.; Practice: 5; Time trials: 6:15; Autograph session: 7; Racing: 7:30.

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Flat Rock Speedway - Saturday, June 5, 2010

Fasten Right Roofing Family Night - NOTE TIME CHANGES

In an effort to save everyone a little time, we will open 30 minutes later on Saturday, June 5. PLEASE BE SURE TO SHARE THIS WITH EVERYONE.

Pits: 2:30 p.m.; Practice: 4; Time trials: 5:30; Racing: 7.

In the driver's meeting this week, we will discuss changing our pit and practice times for the remainder of the season. You will still receive the same amount of prep and practice time prior to qualifying. 

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Flat Rock Weather and Action Hot for School Bus Night

Flat Rock Weather and Action Hot for School Bus Night

(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - June 12, 2010) - An extremely warm and muggy evening greeted a large crowd that ventured to Flat Rock Speedway Saturday for the Marco's Pizza School Bus Figure 8 race.  Billy Earley took the bus event, while Greg Studt grabbed the 50 lap ARCA Figure 8 feature.  Cory McCaughey led the pack in the ARCA Factory Stock contest, while Mike Bershback claimed top honors in the ARCA 4 Cylinder main.

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USAC Returns to Toledo for Hemelgarn Racing/Super Fitness Night

(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 18, 2010) - The United States Auto Club (USAC) returns to Toledo Speedway this summer for an open-wheel doubleheader, featuring both the National Sprint Car and Midget Series.  Thanks to the sponsorship of local businessman Ron Hemelgarn through his racing group and Super Fitness, Toledo will host the USAC cars Friday evening, July 2.
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Santa Claus, Gifts, and More at Toledo and Flat Rock July 16 and 17

Santa Claus, Gifts, and More at Toledo and Flat Rock July 16 and 17

(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 25, 2010) - It's the middle of summer: hot, humid days, and warm, muggy nights - and time to celebrate Christmas in July at Toledo and Flat Rock Speedways! Santa Claus himself, the jolly old elf, will be at both tracks Friday and Saturday, July 16 and 17, to hand out prizes and greet all race fans.

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Flat Rock Busy as Teams Prepare for Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150

(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - June 25, 2010) - A total of 21 ARCA Late Models took advantage of great weather Thursday night to prepare for Saturday's Flat Rock Speedway Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150. 34 cars are entered for the race as of Friday morning. The race is the third leg of five in the ARCA Allegiant Air Gold Cup Series contested between Flat Rock and its sister track, Toledo Speedway.

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Mike Root Victorious in Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150

Mike Root Victorious in Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150

(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - June 26, 2010) - Mike Root of Grand Rapids, Mich. came from the 13th spot, took the lead on Lap 83, and powered his way to victory in the Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150 for the ARCA Allegiant Air Gold Cup Late Models Saturday night at Flat Rock Speedway. Root, the defending Gold Cup champion, was presented the five-foot trophy by Ann Yee and her grandsons and Pat Moran of Moran Chevrolet.

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Vintage Cars, Racer's Reunion, TV's Van Ness Part of the Show as USAC Visits Toledo

(TOLEDO, Ohio - July 1, 2010) - The rich history of USAC racing at Toledo Speedway will come alive again Friday night when a host of vintage race cars take parade laps prior to the start of the Hemelgarn Racing/Super Fitness USAC Sprint and Midget doubleheader. A group of former drivers will also be introduced to the crowd as part of the festivities Friday night at the Glass City oval.

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Maran Two-for-Two at Flat Rock

Maran Two-for-Two at Flat Rock

(TOLEDO, Ohio - July 3, 2010) - 2009 champ Jeff Maran made it two wins in two events by taking a very competitive 250-lap Enduro race Saturday evening at Flat Rock Speedway. Eric Hoffman took the MCR Dwarf Car feature, David Price won the 4-Cylinder event, Don Cox was the top dog in Race Car Bowling, and Bill Carberry sailed to the win in the Boat Figure 8.

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Pelletier, Vanderhoof, Selmi Notch Budweiser Triple 50s Wins

Pelletier, Vanderhoof, Selmi Notch Budweiser Triple 50s Wins

(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - July 10, 2010) - Mother Nature finally relented on the extreme heat and granted fans and teams great conditions for the Budweiser Triple 50s and Fireworks show at Flat Rock Speedway Saturday night. Paul Pelletier, Jeremy Vanderhoof, and Scott Selmi grabbed the 50-lap feature wins, while Steve Chartrand took the 20-lap Street Stock B Main honors in front an enthusiastic crowd. Each driver received a trophy, Budweiser mirror, and cap, courtesy of Floral City Beverage/Budweiser. The evening concluded with the traditional fireworks display.

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Weather Update Flat Rock Speedway

(Flat Rock, MI - 7/24/2010)  Update as of 12 noon Saturday July 24th: The racing program of ARCA Late Models, Figure-8s, Street Stocks and Michigan Legends is still on at this time. Weather conditions will continue to be monitored, so please call (734) 782-2480 or check www.flatrockspeedway.com before traveling.  ...
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Ride with Kyle Busch at Toledo - In a Bus!

(TOLEDO, Ohio - July 29, 2010) - NASCAR Sprint Cup star Kyle Busch will go beyond the call of autographs and visiting with fans Friday, August 13 when he makes an appearance at Toledo Speedway. Busch has also agreed to take 150 lucky race fans around Toledo's half-mile paved oval for a ride in a school bus!

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Pelletier Wins Butch Giles Memorial 100; Root Repeats as Gold Cup Champ

Pelletier Wins Butch Giles Memorial 100; Root Repeats as Gold Cup Champ

Flat Rock, MI  (7-31-10)--  Trenton, MI native Paul Pelletier steered his way to an exciting victory in the Butch Giles Memorial 100 for the ARCA Moran Chevrolet Late Models Saturday night at Flat Rock Speedway.  The event was also the 5th and final leg in the Allegiant Air Gold Cup Series, contested between Flat Rock and its sister track, Toledo Speedway.  Grand Rapids, MI driver Mike Root won a thrilling duel with Scott Hantz to repeat at Gold Cup champ that was decided at the stripe on the final lap of the event.  Henry and Jeff Giles, representing their family and Giles Auto Body, presented trophies to the victors. ...
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Bulletin: Factory Stock/4-Cylinder Schedules

(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 5, 2010) - Click below for the ARCA Factory Stock and 4-Cylinder schedules for Toledo Speedway and Flat Rock Speedway for the remainder of 2010.

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Maran 3 for 3 in Flat Rock Enduros; Championship Race Sept 18.

Maran 3 for 3 in Flat Rock Enduros; Championship Race Sept 18.

Flat Rock, MI  (8-7-10) --  Defending champion Jeff Maran notched his third consecutive victory in Saturday night's 250 lap Enduro race at Flat Rock Speedway.  Maran will go for the sweep in the championship race, a 300 lap contest, September 18.  Tom O'Leary IV/Charlie Williams took the entertaining Figure 8 train race, while David Price was the top dog in the ARCA 4 Cylinder main event. ...
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Trackside Tidbits, by Debi Domby

(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - August 19, 2010) - Paul Pelletier won his third Super Late Model feature of the season. After taking the flag around for the victory lap and parking the car on the frontstretch, it was discovered the rear tire went flat on the Detroit Tube Mill, ABC Plumbing, Dusty's Collision, Exotic Automation, Berringer Law #44. "Everything's going good. Thanks to the fans, crew and family. Don't know what to say it's a dream come true, all these feature wins." ...
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Toledo PAL Boxing Show Postponed: Show Now Sunday at 6PM

Toledo, OH (8-21-2010) -- The Toledo Police Athletic League (PAL) Boxing show that was scheduled to take place at Toledo Speedway Saturday night has been postponed.  The rain date that was set will now be utilized, moving the entire program to tomorrow, Sunday evening, August 21. ...
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Glass City 200 Lap Money Sponsorships Available

(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 24, 2010) - It's 39 days and counting until the Glass City 200 presented by Cherry Picked Auto Parts hits the track at Toledo Speedway! The Super Late Model invitational is set for Saturday, October 2.

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Great Lakes Helicopters to Sponsor Toledo's Glass City 200; Cherry Picked Auto Parts to Present

(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 25, 2010) - Toledo Speedway's signature event, the famed Glass City 200 Late Model invitational, has secured a title and presenting sponsor for the 22nd edition of the prestigious race.  The Great Lakes Helicopters Glass City 200 presented by Cherry Picked Auto Parts is set for Saturday, October 2.  The rain date is Sunday, October 3.

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Bus Sponsorship Available for September 11 Flat Rock Event

(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - August 30, 2010) - Flat Rock Speedway has a school bus available for sponsorship for the wildly-popular Griller's Select BBQ Sauce School Bus Figure 8 race, set for Saturday night, Sept. 11.

The cost is $600.  The package includes 20 reserved seat tickets, public address mentions and a listing on the souvenir program stuffer sheet.

You may also paint the bus with your business information!  Please contact 734-782-2480 or 419-727-1100 today!

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Placers Car Club Event at Toledo a Success

(TOLEDO, Ohio - August 19, 2010) - The Placers Car Club American Graffiti Tour at Toledo Speedway was a success yet again, marking another super cruise night for Make-A-Wish of Northwest Ohio. Once again, the cruisers came out in huge numbers in support of the show for Toledo-area children.

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Trackside Tidbits, by Debi Domby

(FLAT ROCK, Mich.) - Super Late Model points leader, Paul Pelletier, won his third consecutive feature and fourth of the season. "That yellow hurt us. The front tire's going flat, but lately it seems to run better on the flats (last win, the rear tire went flat in victory lane). It's been a dream season. It was fun tonight, even with all the traffic," said the 2006 division champion. ...
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Flat Rock Crowns Season Champs

Flat Rock Crowns Season Champs

Flat Rock, MI  (9-4-10) -- Despite very cool temperatures and gusty winds, a good crowd ventured to Flat Rock Speedway Saturday night for the Diamond Racing Products Season Championships.  Stan Yee Jr., Dennis Whisman, Dan Ford Jr. and Steve Chartrand took the feature wins, while Paul Pelletier, Jeremy Vanderhoof, Ford Jr. and James Rae secured the 2010 track championships.  The evening was capped off with a fantastic fireworks display.

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Flat Rock Info: School Bus Figure-8s Rescheduled for this Saturday, September 18

(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - September 13, 2010) - As you know, we're going to throw Saturday's rained-out show into the scheduled event for September 18, making for a bunch of racing. It's the last race of the season, so here we go with a few details! ...
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Fair Jr., Flat Rock Champ Pelletier, Michigan Shoe Luberda Latest Entries for Glass City 200

Fair Jr., Flat Rock Champ Pelletier, Michigan Shoe Luberda Latest Entries for Glass City 200

Plus Current Entry List for Great Lakes Helicopters Glass City 200 by Cherry Picked Auto Parts
(TOLEDO, Ohio - September 15, 2010) - 2008 Glass City 200 race winner Harold Fair Jr., recently-crowned Flat Rock champ Paul Pelletier and northern Michigan racer Mike Luberda Jr. are among a flurry of entries that have arrived for the Great Lakes Helicopters Glass City 200 presented by Cherry Picked Auto Parts.  The Super Late Model invitational is set for Saturday, October 2.  The rain date is Sunday, October 3. ...
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Flat Rock Completes 2010 with Great Action

Flat Rock Completes 2010 with Great Action

(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - September 18, 2010) - A large crowd ventured to Flat Rock Speedway Saturday night for the final race of the season. The evening was filled with action, fun, and excitement as the rescheduled Griller's Select BBQ Sauce School Bus Figure 8 race highlighted the big event. Costa Cardasis of Griller's Select presented trophies and a case of BBQ sauce to each of the feature winners. David Price and Jeff Maran secured their track championships Saturday night.

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Toledo "Short Track Wars" A Battle

Toledo "Short Track Wars" A Battle

(TOLEDO, Ohio - September 25, 2010) - Toledo Speedway's "Short Track Wars" event took place Saturday, highlighted by the first-ever road course type event, utilizing parts of the ½ mile, ¼ mile and pit road.  Billy Earley was the winner in the entertaining 15 lap event, with Cory McCaughey, Tyler Rycenga and Rob Roney also claiming feature wins.

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Howe CRA Late Model Sportsman Series at Toledo Speedway Saturday; Plus Current Entry List

(SALEM, Ind. - September 28, 2010) - The Howe CRA Late Model Sportsman Series will have its first ever event at Toledo Speedway, located in Toledo, Ohio, this Saturday as a support division for the famed Glass City 200 for Outlaw Super Late Models. ...
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