Latest Michigan International Speedway News
Bubba Wallace Admits Possibility of Not Being ‘Good Enough’ at Darlington
Sep 01, 2024
Disappointed NASCAR Fans Slam 2025 Cup Series Schedule as ‘Chaos in a New Form’
Aug 28, 2024
Bubba Wallace Discloses Being Forced to ‘Pick His Poison’ At Darlington Amid Fading Playoff Hopes
Aug 28, 2024
Denny Hamlin Lets Out Controversial Opinion on Drivers’ Worst Fear After NASCAR’s Failed Safety Gimmick
Aug 26, 2024
NASCAR Cup Series: Denny Hamlin & Co.’s $100k Loss Leaves Michael Jordan and Rick Hendrick’s Teams Battling
Aug 26, 2024
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Noah Gragson Lets Slip ‘Super Squirrely’ Ross Chastain’s Hand in Daytona’s ‘Big One’
The Daytona scuffles ended badly for SHR's Noah Gragson, while he had trouble passing Ross Chastain on the backstretch.
After a Bitter Michigan Encounter, Best Friends Chase Elliott and Ryan Blaney Bury the Hatchet, Shifting the Blame Elsewhere
Like all best friends Chase Elliott and Ryan Blaney shake their hands putting behind their Michigan issues and pinning it on another driver
Ross Chastain Hints at Growing Tension Among Chevrolet Drivers With a Shocking 4-Word Claim
There is a tough two-week period ahead of Ross Chastain to steer clear of the Playoff bubble and he might need his team's help for it.
Joe Gibbs’ Grandson Lets Slip 7-Word Daytona Lesson After Painful Loss to Bubba Wallace
Ty Gibbs is almost at the cusp of a victory lane finish but not in a bid to get a Playoff seat this time. His place in Playoff 2024 is secure
“You Owe It to Those People”: Kyle Busch Blasts NASCAR’s Ignorance of Its Fans, Sides With Denny Hamlin’s Demands
Kyle Busch lashes out at NASCAR after the rain-hampered race at Michigan International Speedway for being inconsiderate with its approach.
NASCAR Playoff Standings: Where Does Denny Hamlin’s Championship Bid Stand After NASCAR’s Penalty?
Denny Hamlin has suffered a major setback after the NASCAR penalty, pulled him down the ranks. Can he recover from this unfortunate event?
NASCAR Insider Tips His Hat to Corey LaJoie’s Dad Days After Life Threatening Michigan Crash
Corey LaJoie's crash has an interesting connection with his father, Randy Lajoie, and NASCAR insider, Dave Green talked about it recently.
NASCAR Insider Warns Richard Childress of Playing A Lost Game Despite Austin Dillon’s Richmond Appeal Getting A Last Shot
Austin Dillon's Richmond penalty has been upheld by the Appeal Panel. However, RCR is willing to take the case to Final Appeals Officer.
NASCAR’s Executive VP Reveals Colossal “300,000” Loss Behind Refusal to Give Into Racing Community’s ‘Time’ Demands
NASCAR's Chief Revenue Officer explains why they won't change start times. Despite fan calls, they've calculated a 300,000 viewership drop.
“One of The Dumbest Quotes”: Fans Batter ‘Tone Deaf’ NASCAR’s Money-Minded Defense of Controversial Michigan Delay
NASCAR fans express their dissent with Brian Herbst's 5% logic of late-race starts. His balancing act might not be as balanced as he thinks.
Steve Phelps Laments NASCAR’s Lack of ‘We’ll Bust Your A**’ Mindset For Encouraging Drivers’ ‘I Don’t Care’ Attitude
Steve Phelps talks about missing the time when veterans sternly trained the rookies, who do not want to operate on old protocols.
NASCAR President Delivers Harsh 6-Word Blow to Richard Childress’ Appeal Defending His Grandson’s Antics
NASCAR president reveals why he would not overrule the officials' punishments for Austin Dillon for wrecking 2 cars in Michigan.
Corey LaJoie Lets Out Audacious Conspiracy Theory on NASCAR’s Unwanted Hand in His Michigan Flip
After suffering a horrific flip at Michigan International Speedway, Corey LaJoie has shared his theory about what caused the incident.
Dale Earnhardt Jr Unable to Let Go Brutal Impact Robbing Beloved Father Amid Nascar’s Corey Lajoie Fixation
After Corey LaJoie's wreck sent shockwaves, NASCAR has come up with a new safety measure, disregarding Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s claim.
Late Scott Bloomquist Earns Mark Martin’s Respect, Drawing Parallels to Dale Earnhardt’s Racing Legacy
Mark Martin talks about his interaction with Scott Bloomquist as he draws a comparison to Dale Earnhardt Sr.
NASCAR Penalty: Fans Question NASCAR’s Shocking $25,000 Slap to Xfinity Star’s Playoff Hopes -“For What?!”
NASCAR issued a fine after the Big Machine Racing team did not comply with their rule book as Parker Kligerman's car's spoiler was modified.
Controversial Insider Drops a 3-Word Verdict on NASCAR’s Michigan Delay
After the Michigan race was delayed and suffered rain debacles, NASCAR insider brings up the resulting decline in popularity.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Warns the Grid of “Risk-It-All” Kyle Busch as RCR Finally Finds Its Groove Heading to Daytona
The Michigan race has brought back glimpses of the Rowdy we know of. Dale Eanrhardt Jr. foresees a comeback and warns drivers.
Corey LaJoie Details Heart-Wrenching Moments Behind Near-Fatal Crash at Michigan: “Oh Sh*t, I’m Flying”
After escaping a nerve-racking crash in Michigan, Corey LaJoie offers the icky details of his ordeal and how he handled it.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Would Rather Flip Over Than Face His Father’s Misfortune, Backing Denny Hamlin’s ‘Violent Crashes’ Claim
Witnessing Corey LaJoie's flipping crash, Dale Earnhardt Jr. agrees with Denny Hamlin that worse situations have already been dodged.
Tyler Reddick’s Wild-Wild Celebrations End With Him in the Pool After a Delayed Michigan Triumph
Tyler Reddick uniquely wins the Michigan race. Here's how the celebrations took a wild turn as the table topper found himself in the pool.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Backs Fans on Thrashing NASCAR Over “Manufacturing and Manipulating” Results at Michigan
Was the last caution at the Michigan race warranted? Dale Earnhardt Jr. opens up about the events that unfolded on the race track.
Denny Hamlin Claims NASCAR’s Money-Minded ‘Interests Aren’t Aligned’ With Teams As $7 Billion Deal Partners Take Priority
Denny Hamlin argues that starting races earlier would financially hurt NASCAR teams due to the sport's reliance on maximizing media revenue.
“Seen That Happen Several Times”: Kevin Harvick Holds NASCAR Responsible for Corey LaJoie Flipping ‘On Its Own’
After Corey LaJoie's dangerous flip at Michigan, Kevin Harvick raises his doubts over the safety available from the Next-Gen cars.
Michael Jordan’s Driver’s Michigan Victory Lane Hopes Threatened by NASCAR’s Martin Truex Jr Sympathy, Claims Insider
Kenny Wallace talks about Tyler Reddick's win at the Michigan International Raceway, Michael Jordan's coincidence, and NASCAR's caution saga.
Kevin Harvick Makes a Bold Claim on Drivers Facing NASCAR’s Potentially Career-Ending Flaw
Kevin Harvick breaks down Corey LaJoie's car flip and explains what NASCAR has tried to implement to avoid such crashes, to no end.
About Michigan International Speedway
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Zane Smith celebrates his victory after a NASCAR Truck Series auto race at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich., Friday, Aug. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Michigan International Speedway- 2021 Latest News, Winners, Qualifying, Track
Michigan International Speedway (MIS) is a two-mile (3.2 km) moderate-banked D-formed speedway situated off U.S. Thruway 12 on 1,400 acres of land (5.7 km2) around four miles (6.4 km) south of the town of Brooklyn, in the picturesque Irish Hills zone of southeastern Michigan.
The track is 70 miles (110 km) west of the focal point of Detroit, 40 miles (64 km) from Ann Arbor, and 60 miles (97 km) south and northwest of Lansing and Toledo, Ohio separately. The track is primarily used for NASCAR races. It is, at times, known as a sister track to Texas World Speedway and was used as the premise of Auto Club Speedway.
The track is owned by International Speedway Corporation (ISC). Michigan International Speedway is perceived as one of the motorsports' chief facilities in view of its wide hustling surface and high banking.
Michigan is the quickest track in NASCAR because of its wide, clearing corners, long straightaways, and absence of a restrictor plate prerequisite; ordinary qualifying speeds are more than 200 MPH (320 KM/h) and corner section speeds are somewhere in the range of 215 to 220 MPH (346 to 354 KM/h) after the 2012 repaving of the track.
History
The groundbreaking began on September 28, 1967. Over 2.5 million cubic yards (1,900,000 m3) of soil were moved to frame the D-formed oval. Opened in 1968 with an all-out limit of 25,000 seats, the track was initially constructed and possessed by Lawrence H. LoPatin, a Detroit-territory land engineer who assembled the speedway at an expected expense of $4–6 million.
LoPatin was President of American Raceways and had a controlling revenue in Trenton Speedway, Texas World Speedway, and Riverside International Raceway until the organization failed in 1971. Thomas W Itin. masterminded financing. Its first race occurred on Sunday, October 13, 1968, with Ronnie Bucknum winning the USAC 250 mile Championship Car Race.
In 1972, Roger Penske bought the speedway for $2 million. During Penske's proprietorship, the track was overhauled a few times from the first ability to 125,000 seating limit. From 1996 to 2000, the track was alluded to as Michigan Speedway. This was to keep consistency with different tracks possessed by Roger Penske's Motorsports International before its consolidation with ISC.
In 1999, the speedway was bought by International Speedway Corporation (ISC) and in 2000 the track was renamed to its unique name of Michigan International Speedway.
Quick Facts
| Location | 12626 US Highway 12 Brooklyn, Michigan, 49230 |
| Operator | International Speedway Corporation |
| Former Names | Michigan Speedway (1996–2000) |
| Major Events | NASCAR Cup Series FireKeepers Casino 400 NASCAR Xfinity Series LTi Printing 250 ARCA Menards Series VizCom 200 |
| Length | 2.0 mi (3.2 km) |
| Most Wins | David Pearson (9) |
| Most Starts | Bill Elliott (61) |
| Most Poles | David Pearson (10) |
