Strickland Wins at Flat Rock!

Dennis Strickland and the #90 car won the Late Model 50 lap feature on Saturday night in Flat Rock!

     Dennis Strickland lead the points total in the ARCA Late Model standings entering this weekend (630 points), and Strickland capitalized in Flat Rock on Saturday night by winning the Late Model 50 lap feature.  There was a brief sprinkle delay (from 6:00-7:00) which cancelled the time trials along with the heats.  After the rain passed, the speedway began to fill up with fans, and the weather was perfect for the entire night of racing.  Jeff Vrsek spun out early in the race, as the track was packed with 22 Late Model racers.  Saturday night also featured a 20 lap Figure-8 feature won by "The Rebel Dennis Whisman, a Figure-8 Boat Race won by Jeff King, and a Figure-8 Bus Race won by Ray Gaddis. 

Jeff Vrsek and the #20 car got spun around early in the race!

  

22 Late Models competed in the 50 lap feature at Flat Rock Speedway on Saturday night!

It was the busiest night of the season so far at Flat Rock Speedway!

Dennis Strickland and the #90 car pull out in front of Steve Cronenwett Jr. and the #21 car!



A look from the hill at Flat Rock Speedway!

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Flat Rock Week 2 Photo Album

Frank Jiovani and the #45 car pack it up for the evening!

A look from behind!

Scott Selmi took the checkered flag in the Street Stock 25 lap race!

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Lee Wins 50 Lap LM Feature at Flat Rock

Eric Lee and the #5 car claim victory at Flat Rock!

     It was a beautiful night for racing last Saturday, and the action was intense in the early ARCA racing season.  The racing kicked off with a 50 Lap LM (Late Model) feature won by Eric Lee.  Lee pulled into autograph alley after the race to sign autograghs, and to take pictures with the fans.  Dennis Strickland and the #90 car finished in second place behind Lee.

Dennis Strickland and the #90 car ran a good race but finished second in the LM 50 lap feature!

     The Street Stocks took the stage next for a 25 Lap contest won by Scott Selmi and the #24 car.  The victory on Saturday marked Selmi's eighth all time victory at Flat Rock in the Street Stock division.  Brian Norton holds Flat Rock's record with the most all time Street Stock victories with 51.

Scott Selmi and the #24 claimed victory on Saturday!

     The main event for the second week in a row was the Figure-8 racers who are also known as "The Motor City Mad Men, and One Crazy Lady".  Greg Studt claimed victory in the 20 lap spectacular after several "look out" moments.  Studt's win at Flat Rock was his 31st all time Figure-8 victory at Flat Rock Speedway.  Studt is currently ninth in all time Figure-8 victories at Flat Rock Speedway.

Greg Studt and the #33 car sit in the "Sun Drop Winner's Circle" after claiming victory in the Figure-8 race at Flat Rock!

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Opening Night At Flat Rock Speedway 2013

Jeremy Vanderhoof and the #6 car won the 20 Lap Figure-8 Race

     Flat Rock Speedway kicked off another season last Saturday, and the Mitten State Sports Report was there for all the action.  Mother nature was cooperative, providing a pleasant evening for late April racing.  The action began with a 50 lap Late Model race won by Dakota Carlson and the #8 car.  Carlson lead the entire way in a race that was ran clean and accident free.  Officials did have to stop the race during the Figure-8 heaps, and during the Street Stock 25 lap race to fix problems with the asphalt.  The Late Model 50 lap race did not experience any of these delays.
     The Street Stock drivers took the stage next for a 25 lap race that started in broad day light, and ended under the lights of Flat Rock Speedway.  Rob Moore and the # 82 car lead the entire race, and eventually took home the checkered flag.  Asphalt repairs, crashes, and spin outs, occurred during the street stock race, and one driver experienced a smoke filled car that followed a loud pop.  The delays did not take away from the excitement however, as fans used the opportunity to walk around, and utilize the refreshment stands.
     The "Motor City Mad Men, and One Crazy Lady" came out to a loud cheer from the crowd, as the Figure-8 races are a staple main event at Flat Rock Speedway.  The 20 lap race capped off the night with several close calls, and plenty of heart pounding moments.  Jeremy Vanderhoof and the #6 car took home the checkered flag in a race that he controlled from the get go.  Vanderhoof won his eleventh (all time) Figure-8 Race at Flat Rock Speedway currently placing him seventeenth all time in Figure-8 race wins at Flat Rock Speedway.  Bill Early and the #9 car finished in third place on Saturday night, and is currently in fifteenth place (all time) with eleven Figure-8 Race victories at Flat Rock Speedway.  Bob Studt holds the record at Flat Rock Speedway for most all time Figure-8 Race victories.  Studt accumulated a total of 115 victories.

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Opening Night At Flat Rock Speedway

                                                  

ARCA racing is back at Flat Rock Speedway!

             






     Last Saturday was opening night for racing at Flat Rock Speedway, and Mitten State Sports Report was there to take in all the action.  The weather was cooperative, and the intensity of the event was on display from the moment I passed through the gates.  When I sat down in the grandstands, I looked up and witnessed an accident take place on the far side of the track.  Throughout the night there were several crashes including a small engine fire under the hood of one of the race cars.  As for the actual racing, it was a phenominal event that only got better as the night went on.  The family friendly environment, along with the great food, made coming to the track a memorable experience and is a trip worth repeating.  The staff at Flat Rock Speedway was also very friendly, and helpful in assisting fans with questions and concerns.

There's a seat waiting for you in the grandstands!

    




     Flat Rock Speedway offers fans the oppurtunity to connect with their favorite drivers in several unique ways.  Autograph alley is a new addition to the track this year, and gives fans a chance to meet the drivers that end up in victory lane.  Announcers constantly provide fans with information, along with historical facts about the race track, and drivers.  When wrecks cause the action to be put on hold, interviewed race car drivers keep the fans entertained, and informed of even the most minor details.  Next Saturday night, (May 12th) Flat Rock Speedway celebrates 50 years of figure 8 racing with a 'Racers Reunion' night.  Fans will get a chance to walk on the track, and meet current drivers along with heroes from the past. 

A view from the grandstands!

                   
           


     Whether you like the 'Late Models', 'Street Stock', or the intensity of the figure 8's, Flat Rock Speedway has something for everyone.  Gates open hours before the actual races begin, which gives fans the oppurtunity to make a day out of it, and really get value for their hard earned dollar.  The grandstands include an alcohol free section for families, and hills that landscape one side of the track to assist fans who seek a view in the comfort of their favorite lawn chair.  Some of the highlights this season include monster trucks, fireworks, and open practices during the week.  For more info on Flat Rock Speedway check out  http://www.flatrockspeedway.com/
    

Not everyone makes it to the finish line!

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