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Flat Rock's Butch Giles Memorial 100 On Schedule

(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - July 31, 2010) - Despite inclement weather in the region surrounding Flat Rock Speedway, the track has not experienced any rain or severe weather as of 11 a.m. Eastern today. Tonight's Butch Giles Memorial 100 race program is on schedule and will proceed as scheduled until further notice.

As always, fans are encouraged to call Flat Rock Speedway at 734-782-2480 or visit
www.flatrockspeedway.com for more information.


Trackside Tidbits, by Debi Domby
Saturday, July 17 was the annual 100 lap feature for the Street Stock A division. Tim Moore won the biggest race of his 20-year racing career taking over the lead on lap 71, leading the remaining 30 laps. "I thought I was racing Chad (Guinn) for second. Dan (Ford) was way head of us, and thought he was the leader ... didn't know he was down laps. I want to thank my family and girlfriend. And my crew for helping get the car back together after the wreck last week. I want to thank my neighbor Kurt for buying my tires for tonight ... I wouldn't be here without him," said the driver of the Moore Lawn Care, Dow Engines #83, who did multiple doughnuts afterwards on the frontstretch. Tim has taken the points lead from Dan Ford Jr.

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!


USAC Adds Silver Crown Event to Toledo Schedule

(INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - July 28, 2010) - The United States Auto Club has announced several schedule modifications to the 2010 Silver Crown Championship slate, including the addition of the "Rollie Beale 150" at Toledo Speedway on Saturday, October 16.


Strong Late Model Field Readies for Butch Giles Memorial 100 at Flat Rock

(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - July 28, 2010) - Entries continue to arrive for the Saturday, July 31 Butch Giles Memorial 100, the ARCA Allegiant Air Late Model Gold Cup Series finale to be held at Flat Rock Speedway. The event will decide the 2010 Gold Cup champion from the series of five events between Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways. The race has been named in honor of Butch Giles, a long-time sponsor and car owner at both tracks. Giles passed away prior to the start of the 2010 season. 


Chad Finley Returns to Flat Rock for Allegiant Air Late Model Gold Cup Finale July 31

(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - July 26, 2010) - DeWitt, Mich. driver Chad Finley will make the trip to Flat Rock Speedway for the fifth and final leg of the ARCA Allegiant Air Late Model Gold Cup Series on Saturday, July 31. The Butch Giles Memorial 100 will decide the 2010 Gold Cup champion from the series of five events between Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways. The race has been named in honor of Butch Giles, a long-time sponsor and car owner at both tracks. Giles passed away just prior to the start of the 2010 season. 


Allen Tunes Up for Flat Rock Late Model Showdown

allenvlfr072410.jpg(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - July 24, 2010) - Driving the Giles Auto Body No. 88, Ron Allen tuned up for next weekend's Butch Giles Memorial 100 with his win in the 50-lap ARCA Moran Chevrolet Late Model feature on All Sport Night at Flat Rock Speedway. Dan Ford Jr., Steve Chartrand, Greg Studt, and Levi Rouster all picked up feature wins. The track staff worked right up until practice to get rid of the water from Friday night's heavy storms, and just as the program ended, the rain returned Saturday evening.


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. 

NASCAR's David Ragan Signing Autographs at Flat Rock August 14

(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - July 23, 2010) - NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver David Ragan will visit with race fans and sign autographs Saturday, August 14 at Flat Rock Speedway. Stoney Creek Auto Parts will serve as sponsor for the night of stock car racing on the quarter-mile paved oval and Figure 8 track. 


Kyle Busch Signing Autographs August 13 at Toledo; Will Not Race

(TOLEDO, Ohio - July 21, 2010) - NASCAR Sprint Cup Series star Kyle Busch will visit Toledo Speedway on Friday, August 13 to sign autographs and meet fans. Busch was previously scheduled to race in the CRA Late Model 100-lap event at the Glass City oval, but those plans have changed due to obligations with his Sprint Cup team.


Butch Giles Memorial 100 Set for July 31 at Flat Rock; Allegiant Air Late Model Gold Cup Showdown

(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - July 20, 2010) - The fifth and final leg of the ARCA Allegiant Air Late Model Gold Cup Series is set for Saturday, July 31 at Flat Rock Speedway. The Butch Giles Memorial 100 will decide the 2010 Gold Cup champion from the series of five events between Flat Rock and Toledo Speedways.  


Moore Bounces Back to Take Leppen Chiropractic 100 at Flat Rock

(FLAT ROCK, Mich. - July 17, 2010) - Tim Moore came back after crashing last week and scored the big win in the Leppen Chiropractic 100 for the ARCA DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stocks Saturday night at Flat Rock Speedway. James Rae captured the B Main and Greg Studt notched the Figure 8 win on Christmas in July Night, which featured Santa Claus and dozens of prizes that were given away to race fans. Dr. Cecilia Leppen and her children presented the trophies to the winners.


McCaughey Takes Toledo Factory Stock Special

TOLEDO, OH  (7-16-2010):  Santa Claus greeted race fans for the Lakeshore Utility Trailer/Velvet Ice Cream Christmas in July prize giveaway Friday night at Toledo Speedway.  Cory McCaughey was the winner of the ARCA Factory Stock special event, while Jim Froling, Dennis Whisman and Perry Marlow were also feature winners that visited the Sunny D Winner’s Circle.  Neal Ray and Donna Young from Velvet Ice Cream presented the trophies, while Santa Claus handed out dozens of prizes to the race fans.


Memo to All ARCA Sportsman Drivers

July 14, 2010

To: All ARCA Sportsman Drivers

Effective immediately, Holley carburetor part #080541-1 and Holley carburetor part #080541-2 are the only ARCA-approved carburetors used with the crate engines in the ARCA Sportsman series.  


Placers Car Show at Toledo Speedway Cancelled

(TOLEDO, Ohio - July 15, 2010) - For the second straight week, the Thursday night Placers Car Club Classic Car Show at Toledo Speedway has been cancelled due to the extreme heat and the forecast for storms later in the day.

The car show will resume next Thursday, July 22, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.  A band will provide music during the show.


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Located at 5639 Benore Road, Toledo, OH 43611

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Friday night racing: Front gates open at 5 p.m., time trials at 6:15 p.m., racing at 7:30 p.m.

 

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