NASCAR Cup Series at Michigan International Speedway
Auto race held in Michigan, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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NASCAR Cup Series events have been held annually at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan since 1969. Traditionally, the track held two Cup Series races, one in June, around Father's Day weekend and another in August. The August race was not held in 1973 after track owner Roger Penske replaced the race with a Champ Car event.[1] In 2020, both races were held over a single weekend in August due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, the June race was dropped from the schedule as part of a realignment, with its place on the schedule being given to Texas Motor Speedway to host the All-Star Race.
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NASCAR Cup Series | |
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Venue | Michigan International Speedway |
Location | Brooklyn, Michigan, United States |
Corporate sponsor | Firekeepers Casino |
First race | 1969 (1969) |
Distance | 400 miles (643.738 km) |
Laps | 200 (Stage 1: 45 Stage 2: 75 Final stage: 80) |
Previous names | August race: Yankee 600 (1969) Yankee 400 (1970–1972, 1974) Champion Spark Plug 400 (1975–1993) GM Goodwrench Dealer 400 (1994–1996) DeVilbiss 400 (1997) Pepsi 400 Presented by DeVilbiss (1998) Pepsi 400 Presented by Meijer (1999–2001) Pepsi 400 Presented by Farmer Jack (2002) GFS Marketplace 400 (2003–2006) 3M Performance 400 (2007) 3M Performance 400 Presented by Bondo (2008) Carfax 400 (2009–2010) Pure Michigan 400 (2011–2017) June race: Motor State 500 (1969) Motor State 400 (1970–1973, 1975) Motor State 360 (1974) Cam 2 Motor Oil 400 (1976–1977) Gabriel 400 (1978–1983) Miller High Life 400 (1984, 1988–1989) Miller 400 (1985, 1996–1997) Miller American 400 (1986–1987) Miller Genuine Draft 400 (1990–1995) Miller Lite 400 (1998) Kmart 400 (1999–2001) Sirius Satellite Radio 400 (2002) Sirius 400 (2003) DHL 400 (2004) Batman Begins 400 (2005) 3M Performance 400 Presented by Post-it Picture Paper (2006) Citizens Bank 400 (2007) LifeLock 400 (2008–2009) Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips 400 (2010–2011) Quicken Loans 400 (2012–2015) |
Most wins (driver) | David Pearson Kevin Harvick (5) |
Most wins (team) | Roush Fenway Racing (14) |
Most wins (manufacturer) | Ford (44) |
Circuit information | |
Surface | Asphalt |
Length | 2.0 mi (3.2 km) |
Turns | 4 |
The races have had many different corporate sponsors over the years. As of 2024[update] it is known as the FireKeepers Casino 400. Chris Buescher is the defending winner of the race.