Flat Rock Opener Now May 1st; Late Models Added; Armed Forces Night
Flat Rock Opener Now May 1st; Late Models Added; Armed Forces Night
Flat Rock, MI: (4-25-10)-- Weather issues April 24 have moved Flat Rock Speedway's season opener to Saturday, May 1. 7-Up and Corrigan Oil will team up to sponsor the first race of the 2010 season at the 1/4 mile paved oval. The ARCA Moran Chevrolet Late Models, which were originally not scheduled for May 1, have now been added to the race card. The track will also play host Armed Forces Appreciation Night Saturday evening.
A big 4 division program is now set for Saturday night. The ARCA DTS Drive Train Specialists Street Stocks, Figure 8's, 4 Cylinders and the Late Models will provide the action at "The Rock" for the initial event of the year.
All military personnel, both active and retired, will be admitted FREE as guests of the speedway for the May 1 contest. Proper military ID is required and should be presented at the ticket windows.
The May 1st 7-Up/Corrigan Oil Opening Night schedule has the pit area opening at 1:30 p.m., practice at 3, time trials at 5 and racing at 7 p.m. The front gates will open at 3 p.m. Adults are just $11 each, children 6-14 are $3 and under 6 are free. No coolers, cans or bottles are permitted in the main grandstand or on the spectator hill at Flat Rock Speedway.
Sunday, May 2 is the date for the Flat Rock Historical Society Flea Market, which has been held at the track for nearly 40 years. Admission to the grounds is free. Hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. For space rental information, please call 734-782-5220.
The track is located on Telegraph Road, just 5 minutes from I-75 or I-275. The phone number is 734-782-2480. For current information, log onto www.flatrockspeedway.com.