Got this release from ARCA thought I'd pass it along. Too bad a lot of the top guys won't come to FR... I figured it out... it's $66.67 a mile. Toledo pays $60 a mile.



STAN YEE MEMORIAL PART OF MORAN CHEVY 150 AT FLAT ROCK (6-4-08)

FLAT ROCK, MI: Flat Rock Speedway’s biggest Late Model race of the season, the Moran Chevrolet 150, has now taken on an added flavor for the 2008 edition of the event. The Saturday, June 21 contest will now be known as the Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150. Yee, a hugely successful car owner for over 40 years, passed away May 18, just 2 days shy of his 76th birthday.

Stan was a fixture in Midwest Late Model racing since the 1960’s. Both on dirt and the asphalt, Stan’s famed #33 cars won countless races. Drivers such as Marv Parenteau, Joe Ruttman, Artie Sommers, the late John Anderson, Rick Sheppard, Danny Byrd, Harold Cook, Chuck Roumell, Steve Lee and his son, Stan Jr., piloted Yee’s Collision machines.

While legendary drivers such as Bob Senneker, Dick Trickle, Ed Howe and Joy Fair pioneered the short track heydays of the 1960’s and 70’s, Stan Yee was the car owner version of the time when it came to preparing winning race cars.

Yee was an innovator of the sport and was always willing to help out fellow racers. Stan’s garage was always filled with race cars. He always had time for questions and had the answers.

Yee and his drivers captured numerous titles and big race wins, but perhaps his greatest accomplishment may well have been mentoring his son, Stan Jr., to the 2003 Flat Rock Speedway Late Model championship.

Pat Moran, sponsor of the Late Model class at Flat Rock and the title sponsor of the 150 lap race, is honored to have a Memorial race in Stan’s memory for the June 21 contest. “Stan certainly deserves to be remembered and the upcoming race at Flat Rock is a great time to do that. The Yee family is well known and I know Stan Jr. and his father had a special relationship. We are looking forward to June 21.”

Stan Jr., his crew and friends are making plans for the Memorial race at this time. Decals and t-shirts are being discussed, as well as special bonus awards for the leader of lap 33 and 133 in the 150 lap Late Model feature event. Giles Auto Body will also contribute to the race, which pays $2500 to the winner and $500 to start. With a solid payoff down the line and the newly-added prestige to the race, Flat Rock’s signature Late Model event on the 2008 calendar is expected to be a great race, much like the previous 150’s at the ¼ mile asphalt oval.

“My dad’s favorite race of the year has been the 150 at Flat Rock for the past several seasons,” noted Stan Jr. “My entire family, crew and friends are very pleased to have the Stan Yee Memorial as part of the Moran Chevrolet 150 at Flat Rock. We hope to make this an annual event.”

The June 21 event will also feature the Flat Rock Figure 8 and Street Stocks as part of the race card. Race time is 7 p.m.

Debbi,

I was told last night that the leader of the 33rd and 133rd laps of the Stan Yee Memorial will be awarded 333 dollars for leading those laps and that they are contributing an extra 33 dollars to each starting position so that the payoffs end in 33.

Stan's crew is also going to be selling t-shirts along with the Stan Yee decals with all of the proceeds going to this special race to honor our friend Stan Yee. Decals are available at the souvenier stand at Flat Rock and might be available at Toledo on the 20th at the MARFC Table as that is MARFC night.

I met your Mom last night at the MARFC table. Had a nice conversation with her.

looking forward to this race. this is usually one of the best races they have at flat rock all year. should be good!

You know Gary I've never been to FR. If Im not racing still I might go down there with you if you got room.

Never seen a race at Flat Rock? Once you see one especially the 150, as Old 84 says, I'll be back! And he has every year now for the race. Dave listed a lot of bonus money in the race and we just got word that fast time will now pay $333.00 bucks. If a driver were to sweep everything now you are talking close to $4000. Not bad for a quartermile. See Ya!

FINALLY!!! The rescheduled date is tomorrow, and looks like the weather is going to be good in the evening for this race. I am excited. Have not missed this race since they started it. What was it 5-10 years ago? Will they have figure 8's also? Mother nature has not been to friendly to Saturday racing in Michigan this season. This should be a good event to honor Stan Yee. I remember seeing the rice rocket all over Michigan when I was a kid. If I remember correctly, isnt the Eric Lee racing at FR and Dixie (SLM and Modified) now is the son of Steve Lee who raced for Stan years ago? Or is it a different family? See everyone Saturday.

Yes, Eric is Steves son. Steve was a good racer as is his son. Steve may have a surprise tonight at the 150. Looks like the weatherman will be nice to Michigan today.

Understood Steve was going to drive the backup, didn't happen. Car was driven by Dan Ford.
Good race.

great show as usual. this is definitely one of my favorite races to attend yearly!!

the 150 was a great race, lots of side by side racing. Eric lee was awesome on the outside.

I left the SLM home because I knew I was not going to be good enough to make the 150 feature, and ran the Street stock instead, out of 57 SS I Qualified and started 16th and finished 9th in the SS feature,,,Had a Blast driving the out side for most of the race!,,,Arnold.


ARCA News Stories
Schroeder Scores Upset Win in Moran Chevy/Yee Memorial 150

Flat Rock, MI: (7-26-08)-- For those who follow Flat Rock Speedway’s Late Model class, everyone knows just how competitive it is. And for those that witnessed Saturday night’s Moran Chevrolet/Stan Yee Memorial 150, Justin Schroeder’s win might be an upset of sorts. But the Canton, MI youngster, who has improved all season, made his first-ever win very, very special with the victory and a $2866 payday in the track’s longest race of the season. Ann Yee, Stan Sr.’s widow, made the “Gold Buddha” trophy presentation to Justin in the Greater Detroit Auto Auction Winner’s Circle.

The day started out just like many of the Saturdays at Flat Rock this year—rain! A 20 minute shower at 2:55 p.m. pushed everything back one-half hour for the night. This was the third attempt at completing the biggest race of the year at the track, as rain washed out the race June 21 and June 28. All told, a total of 102 cars jammed the pit area and entertained the large crowd. Greater Detroit Auto Auction sponsored the evening and put on a nickel/penny grab for the kids prior to the start of the race card.


With 29 ARCA Moran Chevrolet/Miller Lite Late Models on hand, Dan Ford Jr. jumped behind the wheel of Steve Lee’s back-up car and set fast time at 11:609. In honor of Stan Yee, his family and friends put up $333 for fast time. A 15 lap last-chance race took the top five to the 150 lap contest. Jared Allison, who commutes all the way from Cocoa, FL to run with Harold Fair Jr. as his teammate, captured the race and moved on to the feature. Jeremy Vanderhoof, Ed Hage, Roger Blackstock and Steve Bunge also advanced.



The 150 took 3 starts to get going, but once it did, the entire distance took only 50 minutes to complete. On the second try, a bunch of cars checked up, sending Allison and Rob Randa into the backstretch wall, and the red flag came with it. Eric Lee, Randy Cronenwett Jr., Dick Barker and Dennis Strickland all received damage but were able to make the call for the re-start.



Scott Giroux powered his way to the lead on the green and stayed out front for 29 laps. Lee showed no signs of problems as he picked his way from 6th spot to take the point on lap 30. Schroeder began to work his way through the field, as did Paul Pelletier, who showed great patience in heavy lapped traffic. Lee led lap 33 which paid another $333 bonus and looked very strong, but things got interesting just past the half-way mark. A long stretch of green allowed Eric to put a lap on several cars, but Justin continued to move forward. A lap 71 yellow, one of just 3, allowed Schroeder to close in on the leader and zip by on the inside lane on lap 80. Pelletier kept moving forward as did Ricky Kargel and Strickland as the trio began making up ground as the laps wound down. Giroux and Strickland made contact, bringing out a lap 90 yellow, sending them to the tail and setting the stage for the finish. Schroeder, however, seemed to pick up speed as the race continued on, grabbing the lap 133 $333 bonus money. With 5 laps to go, Pelletier, running 2nd, slowed with a fuel pick-up problem, pitted and re-entered the race 2 laps down. Schroeder’s smooth driving style in and out of traffic was the right formula as he sailed to his popular win over Kargel and Strickland, the only 2 other cars on the lead lap. Ron Allen was fourth and Chris Benson fifth, with Randy Cronenwett Jr. collecting his best-ever finish with a strong 6th place showing. Giroux, Barker, Rick Knowles and Steve Cronenwett Jr. completed the top ten.



Greg Studt, who ran in the top ten much of the race in the 150 and finished 11th, ended his night in fine fashion with the win in the 20 lap ARCA Speedway Bar and Grille Figure 8 contest. Dan Apperson took the lead at the green but spun with Jeremy Miller on lap 2, giving Greg the lead. He had plenty of company as Billy Earley dogged him the remaining distance. Earley swung high, swung low, used a little of the edge of the track in his effort to get by Studt as the duo put on a great battle for the win. At the stripe, Greg nosed out Billy by a car length for his first Figure 8 win of 2008. Dennis Whisman was third, Robbie Loving fourth and Jerry Lee fifth, followed by Miller, Jeremy Vanderhoof, Dan Apperson, Anthony Terris and Sam Hall. Fast time honors went to Whisman at 20:708.



A total of 57 ARCA Greater Detroit Auto Auction Street Stocks were on hand Saturday, the largest total of the season as they prepare for their 100 lap contest next week. Tim Moore topped the 24 car A Main field to win the 25 lap feature race. Tim led every lap on his way to the win. David Kind applied early race pressure until Regan Ford made a charge to the front with 5 to go. Moore hung on to win over Ford, Kind (with a great run), Dan Ford Jr., Derek Wiley, Randy DeMaggio, Jason Shinn, Chris Hebert, Arnold Kirsch and Billy Earley. Jim Rae nipped Chris Burkhart by inches to win the 15 lap B Main contest. Bob Swanson was third, Lonnie York fourth and Larry Smouthers fifth, followed by Rick Grzych, Dave Stadniczuck, Rick Abel, Al Hasenfratz and Ed Hindall. Second generation driver Harold Davis Jr. nipped Mike Hans to win the 10 lap C Main. Jerry Farmer, Dan Schuchardt, Troy Brehmer, Chris Fitzpatrick, James Pankow, Rayce Metdepenningen and Jim Stocker were next in line at the finish. Regan Ford set fast time at 13:282 for the A Main cars, while Tom Freeman Jr. topped the B Main at 13:809, with Schuchardt pacing the C Main at 14:234.



The Street Stocks will battle in their biggest race of 2008 at Flat Rock Speedway next Saturday, August 2. The rescheduled Christmas in July prize giveaway will also take place, with Santa Claus handing out the gifts! A 100 lap A Main, 40 lap B Main and 25 lap C Main will be contested, as well as a complete Figure 8 show and a Figure 8 Train race—2 cars chained together with the front car with the engine, the back car with the brakes! Race time is 7 p.m.



Sunday, August 3 is the date for the Mt. Dew 250 lap Enduro race and an ARCA David’s Jewely 4 Cylinder contest. Sunday’s race time is 1 p.m.

lots of July 26 Flat rock Pictures,,

http://www.perfimage.com/onlinephotos/2008...6.227/index.asp

eric lee and his car #5

http://www.perfimage.com/onlinephotos/2008...227/227.175.asp

http://www.perfimage.com/onlinephotos/2008...227/227.166.asp

Jerry Chuchhill's son with his Studebaker road racer, that they race in south america and in canada or public roads! ( jerry died this year too)

http://www.perfimage.com/onlinephotos/2008...227/227.224.asp

B-main street stocks

http://www.perfimage.com/onlinephotos/2008...27/index.asp?22

A-main street stocks

http://www.perfimage.com/onlinephotos/2008...27/index.asp?31

http://www.perfimage.com/onlinephotos/2008...27/index.asp?32

Pic of my flat rock Street stock, #7

http://www.perfimage.com/onlinephotos/2008...227/227.210.asp


C- main Street stocks

http://www.perfimage.com/onlinephotos/2008...27/index.asp?33


figure 8 cars

http://www.perfimage.com/onlinephotos/2008...27/index.asp?34

Thanks to all that made the 150 a success, and as usual, it was a terrific race. By the way Trick, you ran very well in the street stock that hasn't been out that much, and thanks also for the kind words. See Ya!