NASCAR / ARCA Michigan Race Weekend Recap

Winners: Denny Hamlin (Cup); Stewart Friesen (Trucks) plus Brenden Queen (ARCA)

Recap Graphic by Rolando Ramirez - RTR Graphics

 

NASCAR Cup

Denny Hamlin Manages Michigan Mileage, Seals Third Cup Series Win of Season

 

Denny Hamlin landed his third victory of the NASCAR Cup Series season, coming out ahead in a fuel-mileage contest Sunday afternoon at Michigan International Speedway.

Hamlin led just five of the 200 laps in Sunday’s FireKeepers Casino 400, guiding the No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota to a 1.099-second margin of victory. His third win at the 2-mile Michigan track was the 57th of his Cup Series career.

 

Chris Buescher placed second in the No. 17 RFK Racing Ford. Ty Gibbs wound up third with Bubba Wallace fourth and Kyle Larson completing the top five.

 

“No, not really,” Hamlin said, insisting he wasn’t overly worried about running out of fuel in the closing laps. “I wanted to get the lead, and obviously he [Byron] was doing a really good job defending.

“Sorry, but I beat your favorite driver,” a grinning Hamlin – in his 701st career series start – addressed the rowdy Michigan crowd.

“This whole team just stepped up,” he said. “Great job. We’ve been so fast this entire year, just haven’t finished it for one reason or another, so it feels good to come to Michigan, where we’ve been so close the last couple of years. 

“Such a gratifying day to restart 11th or 12th and charge to the front,” added Hamlin, who has now won multiple races in the last seven consecutive seasons.

You nailed that note, @dennyhamlin. 🎤 pic.twitter.com/sDVUzFzTnj

— NASCAR (@NASCAR) June 8, 2025

Pole: Chase Briscoe

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Next Race: The Cup Series will return on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at 3:00 pm ET for the Viva Mexico 250 at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.

NASCAR Xfinity

Xfinity Series Did Not Race This Weekend.

NEXT WEEK!

The @NASCAR_Xfinity Series travels south of the border to Mexico City for the first time in 17 years 🇲🇽

Saturday, June 14 at 4 pm ET on The CW! pic.twitter.com/Ki4vHg1cD0

— The CW Sports (@TheCW_Sports) June 4, 2025

Next Race: The Xfinity Series will return on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 4:30 pm ET for the The Chilango 150 at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.

NASCAR Trucks

Stewart Friesen Snaps 72-Race Winless Streak in Truck Series at Michigan

 

Stewart Friesen hoisted his first trophy of the season in Saturday afternoon’s triple overtime DQS Solutions & Staffing 250 at Michigan International Speedway — a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series vrace that didn’t want to end, ultimately featuring 14 extra laps.

 

The victory snapped a 72-race winless streak for the Canadian driver Friesen, who had not been among the race’s front-runners all day but was where he needed to be when it counted, collecting his first trophy since 2022 at Texas Motor Speedway. His No. 52 Halmar Friesen Racing Toyota beat Grant Enfinger’s Chevrolet by 0.111 seconds.

 

With most drivers opting for the outside row for lane choice on the final restart, Friesen moved up and took the inside position on the front row alongside Enfinger. The two of them dueled it out over the next two overtime laps to settle the trophy. Neither had a win this season coming into the race.

 

“I don’t know what to say, thank you to Chris, Halmar and all these sponsors and all these race fans, I know there’s a lot of Canadians and a lot of Americans,” Friesen said as the crowd began a huge roar of approval for the 41-year-old Ontario native as he celebrated his fourth career win.

 

With @StewartFriesen's return to Victory Lane today, he has snapped a 72-race winless streak! pic.twitter.com/NMtzMrBsk5

— NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Trucks (@NASCAR_Trucks) June 7, 2025

Pole: Luke Fenhaus

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Next Race: The Truck Series will return on Friday, June 20, 2025 at 5:00 pm ET for the MillerTech Battery 200 at Pocono Raceway.

ARCA

Brenden Queen Fends Off Corey Heim for 3rd ARCA Menards Series Victory of 2025

 

Earning another ARCA Menards Series checkered flag on Friday evening required Brenden Queen to put on a defensive clinic.

 

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver Corey Heim, a late addition to Friday’s race, was a constant presence in Queen’s rearview mirror during the closing stages of the Henry Ford Health 200 at Michigan International Speedway. The only things Queen could do were break the draft and dump as much dirty air on Heim’s front bumper as he could.

 

Queen withstood Heim’s spirited charge to claim his third ARCA Menards Series victory across seven career starts. The final laps featured plenty of stress and included contact with Gio Ruggiero on the final restart, but the always jovial Queen was elated to celebrate a win in his first trip to Michigan.

 

“I have so much respect for [Heim] and Gio [Ruggiero],” Queen said. ‘What happened with me and Gio going into [turn] three [on the last restart], I’m not sure if I turned in early. If it was my fault, I’m sorry. We were racing for the win there.”

 

“I knew I was going to have to hold off Heim Time there, but it’s Bean Nation time tonight!”

 

Very special to get our third win of the season at @MISpeedway.

Just shows how hard this @RacePRG team works back at the shop week after week. https://t.co/Ru0VmDUA8A

— Brenden Queen (@03Butterbean) June 7, 2025

Pole: Brenden Queen*

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Next Race: The ARCA Series will return on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 7 pm EST for the Berlin ARCA 200 at Berlin Raceway.

 

source: NASCAR Media

Weekend Weather for Michigan International Speedway

The ARCA,  Truck and Cup series will be racing at Michigan International Speedway this weekend on three consecutive days. Below is the weather report for the event.

 

Friday, June 6, 2025

Cloudy with a high of 76 degrees and winds from the east-northeast at 5 to 10 mph. It’s expected to be 74 degrees with a 6% chance of rain at the start of the ARCA race.

 

Saturday, June 7, 2025

Cloudy with a high of 76 degrees and light winds. It’s expected to be 71 degrees with a 2% chance of rain at the start of the Truck race

 

Sunday, June 8 , 2025

Partly cloudy with a chance for a shower or thunderstorm and a high of 77 degrees and winds from the south at 5 to 10 mph. It’s expected to be 74 degrees with a 15% chance of rain at the start of the Cup race

 

Noon Update 🚨 https://t.co/I61wyFvmbA

— NASCARWX (@nascarwxfcst) June 6, 2025

 

source: NBC Sports Media

Race Schedule (#NASCAR & #ARCA) – Michigan International Speedway

Friday – ARCA; Saturday – Trucks; Sunday - Cup

 

Michigan International Speedway will play host to the NASCAR Cup, Truck and ARCA series this weekend as NASCAR racing on the 2-mile oval returns to June for the first time in six years.

 

Since dropping to one annual Cup race weekend in 2020, Michigan had held its races in August. The most recent winner of a late spring race at the track was Joey Logano on June 10, 2019.

 

Friday, June 6, 2025

Garage Open

• 12:30 - 5:30 p.m. — Cup Series
• 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. — Truck Series
• 6:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. — ARCA

Track Activity

• 1 - 1:50 p.m. — Truck Series practice
• 2 - 2:50 p.m. — ARCA practice
• 3:05 - 3:25 p.m. — ARCA qualifying (FS1)
• 5 p.m. — ARCA race (100 laps, 200 miles; FS2, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)

Saturday, June 7, 2025

Garage Open

• 7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Cup
• 6:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. — Truck

Track Activity

• 8:05 - 9 a.m. — Truck qualifying (FS1)
• 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. — Cup practice (Prime, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
• 10:40 - 11:30 a.m. — Cup qualifying (Prime, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
• 12 p.m. — Truck race (125 laps, 250 miles, Stage 1 at Lap 30, Stage 2 at Lap 60; Fox, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)

Sunday, June 8 , 2025

Garage Open

• 11 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. — Cup

Track Activity

• 2 p.m. — Cup race (200 laps, 400 miles, Stage 1 at Lap 45, Stage 2 at Lap 120; Prime, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)

(All Times Eastern)

#FireKeepersCasino400 | #DQS250 | #HFH200 pic.twitter.com/gImNCLz0IL

— Michigan International Speedway (@MISpeedway) June 2, 2025

 

source: NBC Sports Media

Henry Ford Health 200 at Michigan International Speedway Schedule

ARCA Menard Series

 

The ARCA Menards Series' annual visit to Michigan International Speedway never fails to deliver what such a massive venue promises: pure, unapologetic speed. Located in Brooklyn, Michigan, on more than 1,400 acres in the Irish Hills of the southeastern part of the state, the two-mile asphalt oval with its wide surface and steep corner banking almost always produces the highest average speed among tracks on the series' schedule.

 

In 2012, @Chris_Buescher beat @Alex_Bowman at @MISpeedway in the RainEater Wiper Blades 200! pic.twitter.com/FyQVitk8W8

— ARCA Menards Series (@ARCA_Racing) June 5, 2025

Friday, June 6, 2025

• 5 – 11 a.m. --- Backstretch Vehicle Crossover Gate Open
• 5:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. --- Credentialing Hours
• 6:30 a.m. --- Haulers Enter (Unload On Pit Road)
• 6:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. --- Garage Hours
• 6:35 a.m. --- Crew Chief Meeting (AMS Administration Hauler)
• 8 a.m. --- Haulers Move To Paddock
• 10:45 a.m. – 12 p.m. --- Driver/Team Track Walk (No Motorized Vehicles Authorized)
• 11 a.m. --- Track Services Meeting (Drivers Meeting Room)
• 12 p.m. --- Driver And Spotter Meeting (AMS Administration Hauler)
• 12:15 p.m. --- AMS Rookie Meeting (AMS Administration Hauler)
• 12:30 p.m. --- First Time AMS Driver Meeting (AMS Administration Hauler – Drivers With No Previous AMS Platform Experience)
• 1 – 1:50 p.m. --- Truck Series Practice
• 2 – 2:50 p.m. --- Arca Menards Series Practice
• 3:05 – 3:25 p.m. --- General Tire Pole Qualifying (Timed Session)
• 3:30 – 3:45 p.m. --- Final Adjustments
• 3:45 p.m. --- Move Cars to Starting Grid
• 4:30 p.m. --- Drivers Report for Pre-Race (Victory Lane)
• 4:35 p.m. --- Driver Introductions
• --- Invocation
• --- National Anthem
• --- Command to Start Engines
• --- Field Rolls from Grid
• 5 p.m. --- Start of ‘The Henry Ford Health 200’ (100 Laps / 200 Miles)
• 7 p.m. --- Backstretch Vehicle Crossover Gate Open
• 8:30 p.m. --- Haulers Exit

(All Times ET)

  

source: ARCA Media

MISCamping.com Infield Sold Out for Fourth Year

#NASCAR Weekend at Michigan International Speedway

 

Michigan International Speedway announced that the MISCamping.com infield for the June NASCAR weekend has officially sold out for the fourth year in a row. General camping, grandstand tickets, and hospitality are still available for fans to experience NASCAR’s return to the Irish Hills.

 

“I want to thank our unbelievable fans for making a fourth consecutive infield camping sell out possible for the FireKeepers Casino 400 race weekend,” said Michigan International Speedway President Joe Fowler. “This incredible streak is a testament to the unwavering passion and enthusiasm of our fans and we can’t wait to welcome everyone back for an action-packed weekend this June.”

 

During the 2024 FireKeepers Casino 400, a late caution with Martin Truex Jr. made the race go into overtime. Tyler Reddick and William Byron battled for the lead in overtime when another caution involving Ross Chastain made the race go into a second overtime. Reddick came out of the second overtime victorious, the second of his three wins in 2024.

 

See ya Monday campers!#FireKeepersCasino400 pic.twitter.com/4UGC7Wgffh

— Michigan International Speedway (@MISpeedway) May 31, 2025

About Michigan International Speedway

Nestled in the lush Irish Hills of Southeastern Michigan, Michigan International Speedway (MIS) is one of the fastest tracks in NASCAR. The two-mile track – with 18 degrees of banking and 73-feet wide sweeping turns – has hosted the NASCAR Cup Series for more than 50 years. Beyond the on-track action, MIS offers a wide variety of family-friendly entertainment options for fans of all ages. MIS is the largest registered campground in the state of Michigan with nearly 9,000 campsites across 1,400-plus acres. In addition to the annual NASCAR weekend, MIS hosts non-racing events including Faster Horses Festival and Nite Lites. For more information, visit mispeedway.com.

 

 

source: Michigan International Speedway Media

NASCAR / ARCA / SRX Race Weekend Recap (Michigan International Speedway; Berlin Raceway)

Winners: Chris Buescher (Cup); John Hunter Nemechek (Xfinity); Jesse Love (ARCA) plus Kyle Busch (SRX)

NASCAR Cup

Chris Buescher wards off Truex, goes back-to-back with victory at Michigan

 

After rain forced this Monday race; in an extended, dramatic, nail-biting green-flag run to the finish, Chris Buescher held off hard-charging Martin Truex Jr. to win his second straight Cup Series race. With team co-owner Brad Keselowski finishing fourth and Buescher winning – the ninth straight victory for Ford drivers at the 2-mile speedway – RFK can claim bragging rights as the top Ford team in the Cup garage, at least for now.

 

“This Castrol Mustang was so good in practice, qualifying,” said Buescher, who picked up his fourth career victory. “Gave me a great car again. Had to work for that one, too, hard racing at the end.

 

“Martin was very clean with me. I appreciate that. Get to go to Victory Lane two weeks in a row. That’s pretty awesome.”

 

Déjà vu!!! pic.twitter.com/ycwpL7px1W

— Chris Buescher (@Chris_Buescher) August 7, 2023

Pole: Christopher Bell

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Next Race: The Cup Series will return on 08/13/2023 for the The Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course. 

 

 

NASCAR Xfinity

John Hunter Nemechek prevails at Michigan, lands JGR’s 200th Xfinity win

 

Overcoming an early wreck, a late caution and an angry teammate (Ty Gibbs), John Hunter Nemechek claimed a milestone victory in Saturday’s Cabo Wabo 250 at Michigan International Speedway.

 

The NASCAR Xfinity win was the 200th in the series for Joe Gibbs Racing. For Nemechek, it was the fifth victory of the season and the seventh of his career – all at different tracks.

 

With all the success Nemechek has had this year and with seven career wins in the Xfinity Series, there is growing interest in what his plans are next year perhaps as a Cup driver.

 

“I'm 100% focused on this year and trying to win the Xfinity championship,” he said. “I don’t know what my plans are for ’24. I have no clue.”

 

With the victory, Nemechek gained a tie with Austin Hill for the series points lead. Nemechek owns the potential tiebreaker with five victories to Hill’s four.

 

NEWS: No issues in post-race inspection for the No. 20 car!@JHNemechek's fifth win of 2023 is official! 🏁 pic.twitter.com/hU7rVIIh8o

— NASCAR Xfinity (@NASCAR_Xfinity) August 5, 2023

Pole: Josh Berry

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Next Race: The Xfinity Series will return on 08/12/2013 for the Pennzoil 150 presented by Advance Auto Parts at Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course. 

 

 

NASCAR Trucks

Off Week for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series

 

With the 2023 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Playoff field set, the series took a week off from competition.

 

The playoffs will consist of three rounds, starting with the Round of 10 before continuing with the Round of 8 and concluding with the Championship 4. The Round of 10 consists of races at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, the Milwaukee Mile and Kansas Speedway, while the Round of 8 will occur at Bristol Motor Speedway, Talladega Superspeedway and Homestead-Miami Speedway. The Championship 4 race will be held at Phoenix Raceway.

 

Coming soon. #NASCARPlayoffs

FRIDAY | 9 PM ET | FS1 pic.twitter.com/ODuBqpi5D3

— NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Trucks (@NASCAR_Trucks) August 5, 2023

Pole: N/A

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Next Race: The Truck Series will return on 08/11/2023 for the TSport 200 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. 

 

 

ARCA

Jesse Love battles exhaustion, rivals to claim an impressive win

 

Jesse Love entered Friday’s ‘Henry Ford Health 200’ having won five races in 2023, easily the most in the ARCA Menards Series this year.

 

The ARCA championship points leader’s sixth victory came in arguably the most chaotic — and, in his case, exhausting — event of the season.

 

“Just a lot of good guys around us,” a spent Love said, referring to his Venturini team. “Lost our cool suit, lost the helmet blower, feet blower went out from the heat you get. Just everything.

 

“I feel like I’m in pretty good shape. I go on runs with my dog Buck every day. … But I’m definitely worn out.”

 

UNDENIABLE!@jesselovejr1 wins the Henry Ford Health 200 at @MISpeedway!@FS1 | @FloRacing pic.twitter.com/uk0l0EcWIy

— ARCA Menards Series (@ARCA_Racing) August 4, 2023

Pole: Andres Perez de Lara

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Next Race: The ARCA East Series will return on 08/11/2023 for the Reese’s 200 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. 

 

 

Superstar Racing Experience

Kyle Busch Makes It an SRX Two-for-Two

 

#NASCAR Star, KyleBusch dominated again for the second consecutive SRX race in as many starts on Thursday night at Berlin Raceway, just outside Grand Rapids, Michigan, adding to his triumph last week at Motor Mile Speedway in Virginia.

 

“Just being here before, knowing what to expect, all that sort of stuff,” Busch said after taking the checkered flag at a track he’s appeared several times in other events, including prior Late Model races.

 

“I thought about restarting in fourth (in the final restart of the race, late in the event) and I thought, ‘Don’t just change it up now, just stick with what I was doing.’”

 

“Yeah, this is my two-for-two,” said Busch added, whose car was sponsored in both races by the NHL’s Florida Panthers. “I’d love to come back. I’m out for the year, but the rest of these guys can put on a show for you.”

 

ROWDY STAYS UNDEFEATED!

Hear from Race 4 winner, @KyleBusch , following an impressive victory at Berlin Raceway in this week’s edition of Thursday Night Thunder.#CampingWorldSRX | @FlaPanthers pic.twitter.com/N6LolpCRT4

— Superstar Racing Experience (@SRXracing) August 4, 2023

Pole:Kyle Busch (by draw)

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Next Race: The Superstar Racing Experience will return on 08/10/2023 for race five of six in the series at Eldora Speedway

 

source: NASCAR / ARCA / SRX Media

Michigan International Speedway Fun Facts

#FireKeepersCasino400 Starts at 2:30 ET

UPDATE: Drivers Start Your Engines delayed a half an hour - 12:30 ET today due to weather. 

 UPDATE: Drivers called to their cars after Rain Delay (3:54 ET)

 

Michigan International Speedway (MIS) in Brooklyn, Michigan, boasts a proud, 50-year history of hosting America's best racing action on its 1,400-plus acres in the scenic Irish Hills. With 18-degree banking and 73-foot wide sweeping turns, Michigan International Speedway provides drivers with three and four grooves to run around the two-mile speedway.

 

As stewards of the sport, the MIS Vision is to deliver the best motorsports racing in the world, provide outstanding entertainment experiences, and continue to build a globally diverse community of loyal fans!

 

Cale Yarborough won the first NASCAR race at the speedway on June 15, 1969, in a thrilling duel with LeeRoy Yarbrough. The two drivers battled door-to-door for most of the final 150 laps. On their final circuit, they touched twice-entering turn one, with Yarbrough brushing the outside wall. They then drafted down the back straight, and through turn three. But while coming out of the final turn, LeeRoy Yarbrough spun and crashed just 300 yards from the finish line, handing the victory to Yarborough.

 

NASCAR Race Mom has never visited #NASCAR’s Most Entertaining Track; however it is definitely on the bucket list!

 

New Verizon Wi-Fi Connectivity to Enhance Fan Experience at Michigan International Speedway and Watkins Glen International

• Fans can experience high-speed internet services in various locations across the tracks, just in time for this race weekend.

Michigan International Speedway (MIS) and Watkins Glen International will both receive high-speed internet upgrades, provided by Verizon, in preparation for the upcoming race weekends at both tracks.

 

“The new Verizon Wi-fi connectivity is a great addition to our overall fan experience, not only at Michigan International Speedway, but across multiple NASCAR tracks,” said MIS President Joe Fowler. “As we prepare to welcome fans to the upcoming race weekend, we’re ecstatic knowing that our guests will have the capacity to virtually share their captured moments with their friends and family and stay up to date on all things racing.”

 

Former Detroit Lions Player Cory Schlesinger Named Grand Marshal of FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway

• The beloved twelve-year NFL veteran to give command to fire engines for pivotal NASCAR Cup Series race

Cory Schlesinger, a fullback known for his never-back-down gameplay that spanned a 12-year career with the Detroit Lions, will get the crowd and the drivers fired up for the FireKeepers Casino 400 this Sunday afternoon at Michigan International Speedway, the track announced today.

 

A key member of the 1995 national champion Cornhuskers from his home state of Nebraska, Schlesinger was drafted in the sixth round of the 1995 NFL draft and became a stalwart on the Lions for over a decade. He was named to the team’s 75th Season All-Time Team in 2008 and to the Lions’ All-Time Team in 2019. Following his pro football career, Schlesinger remained in Michigan and has taught Industrial Arts at Allen Park High School since 2008.

 

“Cory has deep ties to Michigan sports and also to STEM education in the state,” said Michigan International Speedway President Joe Fowler. “Plus, he has a passion for cars that extends back to his high school days, which makes it even more fun to have him join us as Grand Marshal. We know the fans are going to share in our enthusiasm as he kicks off Sunday’s FireKeepers Casino 400.”

 

 

Ally Champions Club Sold Out for NASCAR Race Weekend At Michigan International Speedway

• Race fans will have an elevated experience in this exclusive hospitality package

The Ally Champions Club is officially sold out for a full slate of racing at Michigan International Speedway in August, the track announced today. This luxury best-of-the-track seating premium club is one of the best options to enjoy the M.I.S. race weekend. To learn more about the Ally Champions Club, please visit the link here.

 

This news comes on the heels of an infield camping sellout announced in May. Camping options are still available along with infield wristbands which allow you to visit friends and family at their campsites. The wristband gives you access to the infield concert and to witness all the race action up close. You’ll also receive a limited general admission Saturday grandstand ticket with the purchase of an infield wristband.

 

“To have the Ally Champions Club sell out so soon after announcing the infield camping sellout shows the incredible energy building for the NASCAR weekend at M.I.S.,” said Michigan International Speedway President Joe Fowler. “There are still plenty of options available for fans to upgrade their race weekend outing, including the Erik Jones Experience, Turn 4 Club Presented by Cabo Wabo® Tequila, and the Tailgate Zone. Our fans are sure to enjoy an incredible atmosphere here at the track.”

 

Infield Camping Sold Out for NASCAR Race Weekend At Michigan International Speedway

• General camping and grandstand tickets still available for fans to experience the action

Michigan International Speedway announced in May that infield camping for the NASCAR weekend – featuring the ARCA Menards Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR Cup Series – has officially sold out for the second year in a row.

 

“Selling out our infield camping for the second year in a row is a huge testament to the dedication and passion our fans have for coming out to spend their weekend with us,” said Michigan International Speedway President Joe Fowler. “We still have general camping and grandstand tickets available for what is sure to be a thrilling weekend of racing once again here in the Irish Hills.”

 

Having the best time with our campers! The @GEICO First Campers have been with us since MONDAY! #FireKeepersCasino400 pic.twitter.com/rPESAUx8oB

— Michigan International Speedway (@MISpeedway) August 6, 2023

 

source: Michigan International Speedway Media

Noah Gragson Suspended by Team

Josh Berry to Race the #42 Legacy Motor Club Entry

 

Legacy Motor Club said Saturday that Noah Gragson had been suspended for Sunday’s race at Michigan for “actions that do not represent the values of our team.”

 

Gragson will be replaced by Josh Berry in the No. 42 car for Sunday’s race. Berry — who will replace Kevin Harvick at Stewart-Haas Racing in 2024 — succeeded Gragson in the No. 9 Xfinity Series car at JR Motorsports when Gragson moved up to the Cup Series in 2023.

 

“I am disappointed in myself for my lack of attention and actions on social media,” Gragson wrote. “I understand the severity of this situation. I love and appreciate everyone. I try to create everyone equally no matter who they are. I messed up plain and simple.”

 

Apparently, the twenty-five-year-old Gragson liked an Instagram meme mocking the 2020 death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

 

I am disappointed in myself for my lack of attention and actions on social media.
I understand the severity of this situation.
I love and appreciate everyone.
I try to treat everyone equally no matter who they are. I messed up plain and simple. https://t.co/PCX6iMJxRF

— Noah Gragson (@NoahGragson) August 5, 2023

Gragson is currently in thirty-third place in the 2023 point standings with no top ten finishes. He is second out of two rookies illegible for the Sunoco Rookie of The Year standings.

 

 

source: MSN Media

Michigan International Speedway to Host NASCAR Cup Series for 55th Straight Year

The ARCA Menards Series will also Return for the 34th Consecutive Season

 

The NASCAR Cup Series returns to Michigan International Speedway (MIS) in 2023 for the FireKeepers Casino 400 as the finale to a tripleheader weekend! Drivers put it all on the line in the Manufacturers' Backyard for a chance to take home the Michigan Heritage Trophy. With great camping options, special kids' pricing, concerts, vendors, and more, MIS is the perfect place to end your summer vacation with family and friends.

 

The FireKeepers Casino 400 will run on Sunday, Aug. 6 as part of NASCAR’s 75th anniversary season. The NASCAR Xfinity Series will race on Saturday, Aug. 5. The series has opened for the NASCAR Cup Series every year since 1992. The ARCA Menards Series will also return for the 34th consecutive season.

 

“Michigan International Speedway is proud to have played in important role in NASCAR’s history and we can’t wait to celebrate the sport’s diamond anniversary with the fans next year,” said MIS President Joe Fowler. “We’re excited to build on the momentum MIS and NASCAR are experiencing and look forward to hosting our fans again next year.”

 

Tickets for the FireKeepers Casino 400 start at $39 for adults and $10 for kids 12 and under. Kids 12 and under also get a free Sunday Pre-Race Pass courtesy of Henry Ford Health. Campsites are available starting at $130.

 

Tickets are available for purchase via phone at 888-905-7223 or online at mispeedway.com. Fans can view the full 2023 NASCAR Cup Series schedule and purchase tickets at nascar.com/tickets.

 

Stay connected to Michigan International Speedway on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

 

IT’S RACE WEEK!

Get your tickets and all the info you need at https://t.co/3DRVpVjfIX!#FireKeepersCasino400 | #CaboWabo250 | #HenryFordHealth200 pic.twitter.com/4CAogFOP2V

— Michigan International Speedway (@MISpeedway) July 31, 2023

 

source: Michigan International Speedway Media

Detailed Schedule for Michigan International Speedway

ARCA Menard and Xfinity Series on Saturday / NASCAR Cup on Sunday

 

Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan, boasts a proud, 50-year history of hosting America's best racing action on its 1,400-plus acres in the scenic Irish Hills. With 18 degree banking and 73-foot wide sweeping turns, Michigan International Speedway provides drivers with three and four grooves to run around the two-mile speedway.

 

Below is a detailed schedule of the triple header weekend. Saturday will see both the NASCAR Xfinity Series and the ARCA Menard Series compete. The NASCAR Cup event will be held on Sunday

 

 

Friday, Aug 5

• 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Campground Bingo (Tree Farm, M50 and Brookfest)
• 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm Infield Concert - Sunset Blvd.
• 7:30 pm Hauler Load In

Saturday, Aug 6

• 6:30 am Infield Crossover Gate Closes
• 7:00 am Parking Lots Open
• 8:30 am Midway, Trams, Grandstand Gates, Fan Plaza, NASCAR Kids Zone and Pit Suite Open
• 9:05 am - 9:30 am NASCAR Xfinity Series Practice
• 9:35 am - 10:30 am NASCAR Xfinity Series Qualifying
• 9:45 am - 10:45 am Dueling Pianos - Trackside Live Stage
• 10:45 am - 11:30 am Family Tradition - Trackside Live
• 11:00 am - 12:00 pm ARCA Menards Series Practice and Qualifying
• 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Roaming Magician and Stilt Walkers in the Midway
• 11:00 am - 11:30 am Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Appearance at Kroger Display (Midway)
• 11:30 am - 11:45 am Sheldon Creed Q&A Trackside Live
• 11:45 am - 12:00 pm Jeb Burton Q&A Trackside Live
• 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Family Tradition Band- Trackside Live
• 12:35 pm - 1:05 pm NASCAR Cup Series Practice
• 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm NASCAR Cup Series Qualifying
• 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Dueling Piano - Trackside Live
• 3:00 pm NASCAR Xfinity Series Driver Intros
• 3:30 PM New Holland 250 Race (NASCAR Xfinity Series)
• 6:20 pm ARCA Menards Series Driver Intros
• 6:30 PM Henry Ford Health 200 (ARCA Menards Series)
• 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm Infield Concert - Peacemaker
• 9:45 pm Fireworks

Sunday, Aug 7

• 8:00 am Infield Crossover Gates Close
• 9:00 am Parking Lots Open
• 10:00 am Midway, Trams, Fan Plaza, NASCAR Kids Zone and Pit Suite Open
• 10:15 am - 11:00 am Dueling Pianos - Trackside Live
• 11:00 am Grandstand Gates & Pre-Race Access Open
• 11:15 am - 11:45 am Frame 42 - Trackside Live
• 11:30 am Pre-Race Crossover Gates Open
• 11:45 am - 12:15 pm Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Appearance at Kroger Display (Midway)
• 11:55 am - 12:10 pm Erik Jones Appearance Chevy Stage (Midway)
• 11:45 am - 12:00 pm Drumline Performance - Trackside Live
• 12:00 pm - 12:15 pm Brad Keselowski Q&A - Pre Race Stage
• 12:15 pm - 12:30 pm Martin Truex Jr Appearance in Acceleration Club
• 12:15 pm - 12:30 pm Erik Jones Q&A - Trackside Live
• 12:15 pm - 12:30 pm Noah Gragson Appearance (Kids Zone)
• 12:30 pm - 12:40 pm Alex Bowman Appearance Ally Display (Midway)
• 12:30 pm - 12:45 pm Kyle Busch Q&A - Trackside Live
• 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Family Tradition Band - Pre Race Stage
• 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm Frame 42 - Trackside Live
• 2:20 pm NASCAR Cup Series Red Carpet
• 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Dueling Pianos - Trackside Live
• 2:30 pm NASCAR Cup Series Driver Intros
• 3:00 PM FireKeepersCasino 400 (NASCAR Cup Series)

 

Have you downloaded the NASCAR Tracks App?
Be sure to get it so you don't miss any of the fun this weekend!📲

— Michigan International Speedway (@MISpeedway) August 4, 2022

 

 

NASCAR Cup Series

• Next Race FireKeepers Casino 400
• The Place Michigan International Speedway
• The Date Sunday, August 7
• The Time 3 p.m. ET
• The Purse $7,125,085
• TV USA, 2:30 p.m. ET
• Radio MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90)
• Distance 400 miles (200 Laps)
• Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 45)
• Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 120)
• Final Stage (Ends on Lap 200) 

 

NASCAR Xfinity Series

• Next Race New Holland 250
• The Place Michigan International Speedway
• The Date Saturday, August 6
• The Time 3:30 p.m. ET
• The Purse $1,269,941
• TV USA, 3 p.m. ET
• Radio MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90)
• Distance 250 miles (125 Laps)
• Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 30)
• Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 60)
• Final Stage (Ends on Lap 125) 

 

ARCA Menard Series

• Next Race Henry Ford Health 200
• The Place Michigan International Speedway
• The Date Saturday, August 6
• The Time 6:30 p.m. ET
• TV MAVTV
• Radio MRN / SiriusXM (XM channel 391, online channel 981) / ARCARacing.com
• Distance 200 miles (100 Laps)

 

source: NASCAR Media

ARCA’s Henry Ford Health 200

At Michigan International Speedway

 

The ongoing fight for the ARCA Menards Series championship couldn’t get any tighter after the 11th race of the 2022 ARCA Menards Series season Friday at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.

 

When the checkered flag waved, it was Chandler Smith who bested Sammy Smith to earn his first ARCA Menards Series victory of the season during the Reese’s 200 at the 0.686-mile asphalt oval. The event was also part of the Sioux Chief Showdown schedule.

 

The ARCA Menards Series season continues next Saturday when the ARCA Menards Series travels to Michigan International Speedway for the Henry Ford Health 200. The race will be available live on MAVTV and FloRacing. 

 

 

Henry Ford Health 200

Date - Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022

Track - Michigan International Speedway

Layout - Two-mile paved oval

Location - Brooklyn, Michigan

Start time - 6:30 p.m. ET (Complete schedule)

Laps - 100

Miles - 200

TV channel - MAVTV

Live stream - FloRacing

Radio - MRN / SiriusXM (XM channel 391, online channel 981) / ARCARacing.com

Tickets - MISpeedway.com

 

Schedule of events

Friday, August 5th

• 4:00 PM 5:00 PM ARCA Menards Series Haulers Enter Parking Only / No Unloading

Saturday, August 6th

• 6:30 AM 5:00 PM ARCA Menards Series Credentials
• 6:30 AM ARCA Menards Series Remaining Haulers Enter
• 7:00 AM ARCA Menards Series Garage Access
• 7:30 AM Track Services Meeting
• 8:00 AM ARCA Menards Series Rookie Meeting
• 8:30 AM ARCA Menards Series Driver, Crew Chief & Spotter Meeting (Series Inspection Trailer)
• 10:30 AM 10:45 AM ARCA Menards Series Rookie On-Track Orientation
• 10:45 AM 11:20 AM ARCA Menards Series Final Practice
• 11:30 AM 11:50 AM General Tire Pole Qualifying (Timed Session, Impound)
• 6:10 PM ARCA Menards Series Drivers Report to Vehicles (Grid Location)
• 6:15 PM ARCA Menards Series Driver Introduction (Driver by Car)
• 6:27 PM Invocation
• 6:28 PM National Anthem
• 6:36 PM Command to Star Engines
• 6:37 PM Field Rolls from Grid
• 6:43 PM Start of the Henry Ford Health 200 (200 miles / 100 laps)

We love @RaceIRP and you should too.

Check out photos from the @reeses 200: https://t.co/FzqMGUeHBm pic.twitter.com/8BC6QhceD8

— ARCA Menards Series (@ARCA_Racing) August 1, 2022

 

source: ARCA Racing Media

Michigan International Speedway Returns Acceleration Club to Turn 4

All-inclusive club moves back to popular location overlooking the race track

 

Michigan International Speedway today announced the all-inclusive Acceleration Club will move back to its popular Turn 4 location overlooking the race track. The club moved to the infield in 2019 but will return to its previous location following fan feedback.

 

“We speak with our fans on a regular basis and value both their praises and criticisms,” said Joe Fowler, Michigan International Speedway President.

 

“Upon learning that the Turn 4 location provided a better race day experience for our fans it was a no-brainer to move the club back to that location. Fan enthusiasm for NASCAR and the FireKeepers Casino 400 is at a higher level than we’ve seen in years, and we can’t wait to welcome everybody back to Michigan International Speedway.”

 

The Acceleration Club is an all-inclusive club for fans looking to upgrade their race weekend. Amenities include a lounge area with TV’s, viewing deck, lunch and snacks, complimentary water, juices and Coca-Cola soft drinks, and a pre-race access pass (Sunday only). Acceleration Club packages include grandstand tickets; fans that already have tickets can add Acceleration Club access. For all MIS premium club upgrades and ticket packages, including the Acceleration Club, visit https://www.mispeedway.com/premium-clubs.

 

Know it ALL before you go! 🤘

Don't forget to review our fan guide for entry policies, tickets @ home instructions, weekend schedule, and more! AND download the NASCAR Tracks App 🏁

— Michigan International Speedway (@MISpeedway) July 25, 2022

 

Tickets for the Cup Series FireKeepers Casino 400 start at $39 for adults and $10 for kids 12 and under. Kids 12 and under also get a free Sunday Pre-Race Pass courtesy of Henry Ford Health System. Saturday doubleheader tickets start at $35; kids 12 and under are free. Campsites are available starting at $130. Tickets are available for purchase via phone at 888-905-7223 or online at mispeedway.com.

 

source: Michigan International Speedway

Ryan Blaney Wins at Michigan

Marks 7th Win In A Row For Ford Performance

 

Ford Performance and Roush Yates Engines won their seventh straight NASCAR Cup race at Michigan International Speedway with Team Penske’s Ryan Blaney in the FireKeepers Casino 400. This was Blaney’s second win of the 2021 NASCAR Cup Season and Ford retained the Michigan Heritage Trophy, presented to the winning manufacturer at the 2-mile track.

 

#NASCAR | That feeling when you win one for Mr. Ford. 🏁 🏁 🏁@sweepstakes1901 @Blaney @MISpeedway #HeritageTrophy pic.twitter.com/x6A4OK8QRB

— Ford Performance (@FordPerformance) August 22, 2021

 

 

“This is such a big deal for our company, for our employees,” said Mark Rushbrook, the global director of Ford Performance. “To come here and race in front of all of our employees and their friends and families and have Ryan go get that win with Team Penske and Roush Yates power. We are taking the Heritage Trophy back to Dearborn.”

 

7 @NASCAR Cup wins in a row at @MISpeedway with @FordPerformance and @roushyates! @Blaney and the No. 12 @Team_Penske take the checkered flag 🏁 in the #FireKeepersCasino400. Awesome Win! #NASCAR pic.twitter.com/f9WuzeRghC

— Doug Yates (@Yates_Doug) August 22, 2021

 

“Congratulations to Ford, Ryan, Todd, Roger, and the entire No. 12 crew for the strong finish and making it 7 wins in a row at Michigan,” said Doug Yates, President and CEO of Roush Yates Engines. “We have always strived to finish strong at Michigan and this year was no exception. We are thankful for the continued leadership and commitment from Ford Motor Company and honored to power these Mustangs.”

 

Blaney started the race in third position but was quickly shuffled to mid-pack at the start of the race. Blaney and the No. 12 team continued to make adjustments and finished stage 1 & 2 just outside of the top 10. There were 20 lead changes throughout the race and the last half of the race came down to pit strategy and race execution. With 20 laps remaining, there was a brief caution for rain and another following a 7-car incident with 14 to go. With 8 laps remaining, Blaney was able to take the lead and hold off the hard charging second position by 0.077 seconds.

 

 

“We come up here every year and know it is important to the Blue Oval and the Ford family and Mr. Penske as well. It is a really big race for all of our group including the Penske side. To have Edsel here, I haven’t seen Edsel in over a year so it was great to have him out. I am excited to get him in victory lane. Everyone from Ford does so much for us. It really is a big family and I am just happy to be a part of it.” commented Blaney.

 

 

Matt DiBenedetto with Wood Brothers Racing finished P6, Brad Keselowski with Team Penske in P9, and Chase Briscoe with Stewart-Haas Racing finished P11.

 

 

The NASCAR Xfinity Series raced on Saturday at Michigan International Speedway while Ford Performance teammates finished in the top 12 as Riley Herbst with Stewart-Haas Racing finished in P7 and Ryan Sieg with RSS Racing finished P12.

 

 

NASCAR Cup and Xfinity series will race at Daytona International Speedway this upcoming weekend. This race will be the last regular season race for the Cup series while the Xfinity series has 4 remaining prior to the playoffs. Joey Logano, Ryan Blaney, Brad Keselowski, Michael McDowell, Aric Almirola, and Kevin Harvick have clinched a spot in the playoffs.

 

 

source: Roush Yate PR 

Photos courtesy of NASCAR Media / Getty Images.