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Pure Michigan 400 Preview

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Greg Biffle pulls away from Brad Keselowski as he goes on to win the Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan International Speedway August 2012 Photo - Todd Warshaw/Getty Images

Greg Biffle pulls away from Brad Keselowski as he goes on to win the Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan International Speedway August 2012
Photo – Todd Warshaw/Getty Images

Michigan has been known to play naughty and nice. In June, Hendrick Motorsports was on the track’s good side until disaster started to strike toward the end of the race. They went from dominating to having a day to forget in a matter of laps. That was an example of how this two-miler can come out and bite. Who’ll be the victim of Michigan’s destruction this weekend? It could be anyone, but keep a close eye on the drivers running toward the front. Continue reading →

The Right Place, Time and Seat for a Biffle Boost

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Greg Biffle, driver of the #16 3M/Give Kids a Smile Ford, climbs into his car in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan International Speedway on June 14, 2013 Photo - Geoff Burke/Getty Images

Greg Biffle, driver of the #16 3M/Give Kids a Smile Ford, climbs into his car in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan International Speedway on June 14, 2013
Photo – Geoff Burke/Getty Images

Greg Biffle‘s season has stalled this summer, as his last top-five finish was a victory in June at Michigan International Speedway. Biffle is also the defending winner of the two-mile track’s August event in 2012. The good news for his team is they are returning to Michigan this weekend, hungry for another victory that could be his third consecutive and fourth overall win at the track.

Ninth in NASCAR‘s Sprint Cup Series standings, Biffle needs a boost as he’s barely hanging on to a provisional Chase berth. He’s just four points ahead of 11th-place Kurt Busch, who is looking for success to secure his place in the Chase. Provisional Wild Card holder Kasey Kahne fell out of the top-ten last Sunday by a late-race accident at Watkins Glen is another marker back in 12th-place and already owns a pair of victories this season. Continue reading →

Purple Heart Recipient Named Honorary Starter of Pure Michigan 400

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Purple Heart Recipient Named Honorary Starter of Pure Michigan 400 

David Balestrino Photo - Courtesy of David Balestrino Jr. family

David Balestrino
Photo – Courtesy of David Balestrino Jr. family

U.S. Army veteran and Purple Heart recipient David Balestrino Jr. has been named honorary starter for the Pure Michigan 400 being held this Sunday, August 18, at Michigan International Speedway.  Balestrino was the winner of a fan contest on the Pure Michigan Facebook page, receiving the highest number of votes for his entry on why he wanted to wave the green flag on race day.  Continue reading →

Michigan International Speedway offering free WiFi hot spots

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Michigan International Speedway offering free WiFi hot spots 

MISLogoMichigan International Speedway provided free WiFi hot spots for its fans during the Quicken Loans 400 weekend. The fans overwhelmingly approved the enhancement to NASCAR’s fastest track.

The free WiFi hot spots are back for the Pure Michigan 400 weekend.  Continue reading →

Great events lined up for Fan Appreciation at the Pure Michigan 400

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Great events lined up for Fan Appreciation at the Pure Michigan 400 

MISLogoFans who received golden tickets in their ticket order can redeem them  at the Fan Appreciation Booth during the Pure Michigan 400 weekends.

These golden tickets offer many great prizes, including some special opportunities for the Pure Michigan 400 weekend.  Continue reading →