Tag Archives: Michigan International Speedway

Kyle Larson Edges Martin Truex Jr. for Michigan Pole

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Kyle Larson, driver of the #42 Cars 3/Target Chevrolet, celebrates after winning the pole award for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway on June 16, 2017 in Brooklyn, Michigan Photo – Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images

Martin Truex Jr. thought he had the pole for Sunday’s FireKeepers Casino 400—until Kyle Larson made the last run in the final round of Friday’s Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series knockout qualifying at Michigan International Speedway.

Driving the No. 42 Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet, Larson, who won the first Cup race of his career last August at MIS, covered the two-mile distance in 35.616 seconds (202.156 mph), edging Truex (202.117 mph) for the top starting spot by a scant 0.007 seconds. Continue reading →

NASCAR XFINITY Series, Irish Hills 250 at Michigan Preview

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NASCAR XFINITY Series teams will race the Irish Hills 250 at Michigan International Speedway, this Saturday, June 17th at 1:30 pm ET. Daniel Suarez is the defending winner. Coverage begins at 1 pm ET on FOX Sports 1, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

Drivers will race 250 miles over 125 laps with Stage 1 ending on lap 30, Stage 2 on lap 60, and the last Stage ending on the last lap 125. Continue reading →

Keselowski Ready to Triumph in Home State

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Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Ford, looks on from the garage during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway on June 16, 2017 in Brooklyn, Michigan. Photo – Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images

A Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion and a 23-time winner, Brad Keselowski boasts quite the racing resume.

One achievement the Rochester Hills, Michigan, native longs to add to his list of accomplishments is a victory in his home state.

He’ll get the chance in Sunday’s FireKeeper’s Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway. Continue reading →

Allgaier Hopes to Extend Points Lead

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Justin Allgaier, driver of the #7 Suave Men Chevrolet, climbs into his car during practice for the NASCAR XFINITY Series Irish Hills 250 at Michigan International Speedway on June 16, 2017 in Brooklyn, Michigan. Photo – Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images

Justin Allgaier pulled a theft on his JR Motorsports teammate Elliott Sadler in last Saturday’s NASCAR XFINITY Series race at Pocono.

Allgaier seized the lead in the standings from Sadler after finishing runner-up at the Tricky Triangle. Continue reading →

Fan4Racing NASCAR Weekend Preview of Michigan and Gateway – Thursday, June 15, 2017

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Join host Sharon Burton and co-host Jay ‘MJ’ Husmann every Thursday night 8:30 to 10 pm ET for Fan4Racing NASCAR Weekend Preview, for your complete guide to the upcoming weekend of racing!

On this episode, we’re previewing the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup, XFINITY and ARCA Racing Series at Michigan International Speedway and the Camping World Truck Series at Gateway Motorsports Park. We’ll also have some updates from the K&N Pro Series.

Call 929-477-1790 or tweet @Fan4RacingSite or @MoparMJ8 with any questions or comments during our LIVE broadcast.

Our show begins at 8:30 pm ET on Thursday, June 15, 2017.

As always…Thanks for listening!