TEMPERANCE, Mich. (April 18, 2024) – For the second consecutive year, the ARCA Menards Series East will make a stop at the tight quarter-mile bullring at Flat Rock Speedway for the Dutch Boy 150.
The home track for ARCA dating back to the sanctioning body’s founding in 1953 by John and Mildred Marcum, Flat Rock Speedway hosted 74 ARCA Menards Series races from the series inaugural season through 2000. The ARCA Menards Series East, which started in 1987 as the NASCAR Busch North Series and also formerly known as the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East, made its first-ever stop at the downriver Detroit oval in 2023.
“We are thrilled to have the ARCA Menards Series East back in 2024,” said track general manager Brandon Hamby. “It’s a key part of our schedule to have a major touring series race so early in our season. Our fans were equally thrilled to have the big full-bodied cars back at Flat Rock after a long hiatus. It was a great race last year and we’re looking forward to another great race on May 18.”
“The ARCA Menards Series East uses the same cars that race in the ARCA Menards Series, so they are capable of racing at places like Daytona, Talladega, Springfield, and Watkins Glen,” said ARCA Menards Series president and Flat Rock Speedway owner Ron Drager. “But the East series really shines when it races on the tight bullrings like Flat Rock Speedway. It’s again one of the most anticipated races of the year on the ARCA Menards Series East schedule.”
“As a brand deeply rooted in American heritage and innovation, Dutch Boy® Paints is thrilled to be a part of the Dutch Boy 150 ARCA Menards Series race at Flat Rock Speedway,” said Michelle Bangs, senior brand manager, Dutch Boy® Paints. ”This event holds great significance as it highlights our commitment to motorsports and the enthusiastic fan community of the ARCA Menards Series, while also allowing us to connect with race fans that are also DIYers in a unique and exciting way.”
Both reserved and general admission tickets are available for the Dutch Boy 150 by calling the Toledo Speedway | Flat Rock Speedway office at (419) 727-1100 or by visiting FlatRockSpeedway.com.
For complete event information, including live Timing & Scoring data, please visit ARCARacing.com.
About Dutch Boy® Group
Founded in 1907, Dutch Boy® Paints continues to be an industry leader in delivering innovative and high-quality products and packaging solutions and is one of the most recognizable brands in the market over 100 years later. In recent years, a new vitality, youthfulness, and the promise of Simple Solutions have also shaped the brand. Heritage and trust have been brought to life with energy and empowerment, inspiring DIYers and paint enthusiasts for generations to come. For more information, visit dutchboy.com.
About Menards®
Menards home improvement stores are well known throughout the Midwest for a complete selection of high-quality, name brand merchandise and all the tools, materials and supplies for any job. Menards offers full-service lumberyards, beautiful garden centers, name brand appliances, pet & wildlife products and even a line of convenience groceries to provide a one-stop shopping experience. Whether just needing a light bulb, gallon of paint or household supplies, or building a deck, fence or new home, there is something for everyone at Menards whether a beginning do-it-yourselfer or more experienced contractor.
A family-owned and -run company started in 1958, Menards currently operates 305 stores located in 14 Midwestern states. Menards is known throughout the home improvement industry as the low-price leader; it’s no wonder their famous slogan – “SAVE BIG MONEY” – is so widely known and easy to remember. Menards does things right – the company’s strength and success can be seen in the well-stocked and maintained stores, the lowest prices in town, and the way Guests are always treated like family.
About ARCA
The Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA) is among the leading and most versatile auto racing sanctioning bodies in the country. Founded in 1953 by John and Mildred Marcum, the organization administers more than 100 events each year in multiple racing series, including the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards, the ASA regional and national super late model tours, plus weekly racing at Toledo and Flat Rock Speedways.
Source: ARCA Menards Series
